Couples Counseling Therapists in Boulder, CO

Relationships are not easy. I understand how difficult it is to feel disconnected from the one you most desire to feel close to. Sharing your concerns with your partner can feel vulnerable, yet avoiding the conversation causes people to drift further and further apart. These are really hard, confusing, and lonely places to be in, and it is especially hard to navigate these rough waters alone. It is also true that many people struggle to have a healthy relationships with ourself.

Couples Counseling : Are you longing to reconnect with your partner and get back the closeness you once had? Is it hard to talk about issues without it turning into a conflict? Has your relationship been affected by some form of infidelity and now the two of you are struggling to repair your relationship ? You may have tried traditional couples counseling and are looking for a more effective approach? I use Imago Relationship Therapy as the way I work with couples because I have found it to be the most effective form of couples therapy that I have come across in my 20 years as a couples counselor.

Starting an inner journey on a path to self-healing and understanding can seem like a daunting task. It can be confusing, often goes against logic, and opens us up to the very things that caused us to retreat from a full life in the first place. I understand the trepidation that comes from starting on such a journey and the various obstacles that arise during this exploration. This journey does not have to be taken alone.

Couples , Family, Teen and adults. I help families and Individuals build relationships and make changes. My personal style and philosophy is Relational based in Humanistic, Family Systems and Gestalt theory. I also have a Wilderness therapy background, having worked with at Risk teens and Families in a Wilderness Residential Treatment Facility.

(My practice is currently full). I work with people who are looking to feel connected to themselves & others, no longer limited by the patterning, conditioning, stories, triggers, attachment styles & past pains that have been interfering with your life & relationships. The foundation of my therapy is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, heal & grow in new ways. I see you as the expert of your life and experiences, & I see my role as a support, catalyst, guide & companion on your journey of transformation. I prefer swimming in the deep waters, cherishing & respecting the uniqueness of everyone's process.

I have over 30 years experience providing therapy and assessment services to various individuals and age groups. I am committed to helping others reach a greater understanding and compassion of themselves, to assist in healing from painful experiences and finding new ways of coping. My approach to therapy is practical, results oriented and emphasizes empowerment through building insight and self awareness. I am committed to learning about my clients and working with them to make long lasting changes.

A strong, secure relationship can bring enormous joy to your life, and a struggling relationship can bring tremendous pain, fear, and despair. If your current relationship is in trouble because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help. I work deeply with couples so that they understand their own attachment styles and emotional patterns and those of their partner . Couples gain confidence in their connection so that they can leave behind patterns of emotional reactivity and withdrawal/shutdown, and share their needs, fears and feelings with confidence.

Do you find yourself having difficulties in some of the most important relationships in your life, like with your romantic partner or children? Or are you struggling to find purpose and meaning in your life and things that used to bring you joy no longer do? At this point, you are ready for better communication, less conflict, and the kind of relationships and life you dreamed of for yourself. You are ready to regain connection with people you love, feel optimistic about your day-to-day life, and find purpose in your future.  You feel stuck, and I am here with the clinical experience and warm approach to help you find your way out.

Do you struggle with a negative self concept, feel disconnected from relationships, or have trouble managing your emotions? Wanting to find your purpose? Have anxiety or depression? Want to live a more fully inspired and fulfilled life? Tried regular talk therapy but hit a wall? I did too and I've found what works. Using a top down (cognitive), bottom up (somatic or body-based), and most importantly heart forward approach - I can help you get unstuck and reach your therapeutic goals. My approach is unconventional, down to Earth, transparent, and direct. I'll take you where you want to go.

I help couples and individuals identify and remove barriers to their healing, health, and authenticity. You can heal from wounds that disconnect you from your partner , and your own full potential. I have the therapeutic skills and practice (including internal family systems) that allow me to go deep with you and guide you into your intrinsic wisdom, confidence, and ability to heal. I focus on issues that arise from difficult childhood experiences, attachment wounding, trauma, and abuse. With couples , we create and protect a safe and secure space to communicate honestly and create intimacy, healing and stability.

What focus?? Stress Anxiety Distractions. You can't always eliminate them BUT you can learn to Manage them. As a psychologist and coach, I can show you how by teaching you smart tools to calm your mind. Calm your body. Get your focus back. Enhance your mental focus to increase productivity and reduce stress at work, school or home. We can explore creative ways to ease difficult relationships, whether at work or in your family. I listen empathically to uncover blocks, lack of focus, and relationship issues that get in your way of joy and success.

As an individual and couple therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR trained therapist and Certified Integrative Wellness and Life Coach, I believe we all possess the inner strength and ability to make positive changes in our lives. Together we can explore life events, relationship difficulties, or behavior patterns that are leaving you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unhappy. Through our time spent together in a supportive and safe environment, I can help you to discover new insight and understanding, while learning new ways to approach life or relationship challenges.

Are you juggling the demands of parenting, the professional world, and romantic relationships but still feeling like something major is missing? Does your whole day revolve around others like your children, partner , colleagues, or family? Are you struggling to feel present, relaxed, and connected because your body feels restless or your mind keeps worrying? From the outside, you look like you are handling it all. However, you know you’re not coping well, and the stress is negatively impacting your life. As your guide, I can help you overcome these struggles and live a more present, connected, and meaningful life.

To me, therapy is about genuine relationship . We let ourselves be felt, seen, and remembered home. We grow increasingly curious, daring. We glimpse the possibility that every single part of us is completely lovable and completely workable, and that reclaiming these parts of us will change our lives forever. We might come to therapy to make meaning in a life transition, like illness or emerging adulthood. Or perhaps we're starting to suspect that our most persistent challenges form the medicine only we can offer to the world. In all these explorations, relationship is the ground for self-discovery and healing.

Welcome. I want to help you work through the difficult issues and challenging patterns in your life, so you can have more freedom and fulfillment in your life and relationships. I am a Certified Hakomi Therapist (CHT) and specialize in using this body-centered and mindfulness-based approach to help you transform the habitual patterns that are limiting your life. Working together, we will discover your organic path to healing and growth, so you can move forward again. I work with individuals and couples , supporting them in a wide range of issues, including attention to attachment and trauma issues.

Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.

INTEGRATIVE AND HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY - My approach is collaborative, interactive and holistic. I am interested in helping you to not only achieve your goals, but to provide lifelong tools for experiencing greater balance and fulfillment and to help you resolve past circumstances that impede living life to its fullest. I bring a diverse training in multiple modalities to our work together including EMDR, Brain-spotting, and Mindfulness and I integrate these with traditional cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches for optimal healing. I offer Mindfulness Meditation classes to further deepen personal growth and healing.