Optum Therapists in Boulder, CO
I often think of therapy as similar to mountaineering: We tether to another person as we build trust and explore the natural landscape of our humanness. At times treacherous and scary; at times awe-inspiring and profound. The point is not to curate this expanse, but instead to build familiarity so that we can be more sure-footed as we walk through our lives with increasing skill... Comfort and ease within the chaos and uncertainty that can be everyday life.
I often think of therapy as similar to mountaineering: We tether to another person as we build trust and explore the natural landscape of our humanness. At times treacherous and scary; at times awe-inspiring and profound. The point is not to curate this expanse, but instead to build familiarity so that we can be more sure-footed as we walk through our lives with increasing skill... Comfort and ease within the chaos and uncertainty that can be everyday life.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like something in your life just isn’t working? Life may look okay from the outside, but inside, you feel exhausted, unsure, or disconnected from your sense of direction. You want relief—but more than that, you want clarity, confidence, and a way forward that feels true to who you are.
I work with professionals, older adults, and college students who are curious, insightful, and ready to shift what’s not working. Together, we’ll take a closer look at the thoughts, patterns, and emotions keeping you stuck and begin to untangle what’s going on beneath the surface.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like something in your life just isn’t working? Life may look okay from the outside, but inside, you feel exhausted, unsure, or disconnected from your sense of direction. You want relief—but more than that, you want clarity, confidence, and a way forward that feels true to who you are.
I work with professionals, older adults, and college students who are curious, insightful, and ready to shift what’s not working. Together, we’ll take a closer look at the thoughts, patterns, and emotions keeping you stuck and begin to untangle what’s going on beneath the surface.
Trauma and anxiety have a devastating way of overshadowing inner knowing. It can be easier to lean towards perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, and self-doubt rather than trust ourselves, our capabilities, or the unknown.
We get stuck in old ways of being and live life in a weird auto-pilot. We react to people and environments without intention. We normalize self-criticism. We objectify our bodies. We blame the past. We loop and loop, perpetuating the very habits we seek to change. Our body-mind-spirit connection is lost, as is self-love, clarity and purpose.
Trauma and anxiety have a devastating way of overshadowing inner knowing. It can be easier to lean towards perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, and self-doubt rather than trust ourselves, our capabilities, or the unknown.
We get stuck in old ways of being and live life in a weird auto-pilot. We react to people and environments without intention. We normalize self-criticism. We objectify our bodies. We blame the past. We loop and loop, perpetuating the very habits we seek to change. Our body-mind-spirit connection is lost, as is self-love, clarity and purpose.
I am a bicultural therapist dedicated to creating a compassionate and safe space where clients can explore their identities, process grief, and navigate relational dynamics. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, supporting clients in confronting difficult experiences and integrating them into more adaptive and empowering narratives. By helping clients connect with their heart's deepest desires, I guide them toward living meaningful, value-driven lives. I am intentional about addressing the impact of sociocultural factors on clients' experiences, thoughtfully incorporating these dynamics into the therapeutic process.
I am a bicultural therapist dedicated to creating a compassionate and safe space where clients can explore their identities, process grief, and navigate relational dynamics. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, supporting clients in confronting difficult experiences and integrating them into more adaptive and empowering narratives. By helping clients connect with their heart's deepest desires, I guide them toward living meaningful, value-driven lives. I am intentional about addressing the impact of sociocultural factors on clients' experiences, thoughtfully incorporating these dynamics into the therapeutic process.
Hello, I’m Anna Frost,
I work with high-performing leaders who excel professionally but often struggle in their personal lives. I'm also highly effective in working with couples.
In private practice over the last 25 years, I've worked with extraordinary people.
Do you:
• Need to manage difficult relationships?
• Want to find what matters most to you?
• Experience loneliness, isolation or anxiety?
• Enjoy intimacy and a fun sex life?
• Have sufficient emotional bandwidth?
Hello, I’m Anna Frost,
I work with high-performing leaders who excel professionally but often struggle in their personal lives. I'm also highly effective in working with couples.
In private practice over the last 25 years, I've worked with extraordinary people.
Do you:
• Need to manage difficult relationships?
• Want to find what matters most to you?
• Experience loneliness, isolation or anxiety?
• Enjoy intimacy and a fun sex life?
• Have sufficient emotional bandwidth?
Do you ever feel stuck— like no matter how hard you try, you end up in the same kinds of spirals, thoughts, relationships, patterns? Maybe you have never been to therapy, or you've been in talk therapy for years without anything truly changing.
Transformation doesn’t come from understanding an experience or re-hashing the story. It comes from developing a compassionate relationship with ourselves and building capacity in our nervous system.
This is the work I do. I support people in learning to listen inwardly, meet themselves with curiosity, and find new ways to live and thrive.
Do you ever feel stuck— like no matter how hard you try, you end up in the same kinds of spirals, thoughts, relationships, patterns? Maybe you have never been to therapy, or you've been in talk therapy for years without anything truly changing.
Transformation doesn’t come from understanding an experience or re-hashing the story. It comes from developing a compassionate relationship with ourselves and building capacity in our nervous system.
This is the work I do. I support people in learning to listen inwardly, meet themselves with curiosity, and find new ways to live and thrive.
I hold dual certification as a Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PMHNP) with 25+ years of experience in a wide range of professional NP roles (clinical, management, educator). Graduating from Georgetown University with a BSN, I practiced as an RN & 10yrs later completed a masters at the University of New Mexico leading to FNP certification. After decades of involvement in health promotion activities that have dovetailed with my career, the mental health challenges that I observed while working on the front lines of the pandemic inspired me to complete the second masters degree.
I hold dual certification as a Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PMHNP) with 25+ years of experience in a wide range of professional NP roles (clinical, management, educator). Graduating from Georgetown University with a BSN, I practiced as an RN & 10yrs later completed a masters at the University of New Mexico leading to FNP certification. After decades of involvement in health promotion activities that have dovetailed with my career, the mental health challenges that I observed while working on the front lines of the pandemic inspired me to complete the second masters degree.
I strive to create an accepting, trauma-informed therapeutic space and have experience working with diverse populations. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and bipolar disorder. I have an emphasis on working with folks with unseen identities who struggle finding space in the communities they identify with. This includes working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. I have a specialty in working with folks who have previous criminal justice involvement or with family members who have been affected by a loved one’s criminal justice involvement.
I strive to create an accepting, trauma-informed therapeutic space and have experience working with diverse populations. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and bipolar disorder. I have an emphasis on working with folks with unseen identities who struggle finding space in the communities they identify with. This includes working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. I have a specialty in working with folks who have previous criminal justice involvement or with family members who have been affected by a loved one’s criminal justice involvement.
My ideal client is someone who is willing and motivated to try out new ideas or ways of being in the world. They are curious and open to experimenting with new behaviors. These experiments will provide us with information that we can use to guide the next step towards long-term goals. I have helped people with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and stress-management. I am open and interested in working with people of all backgrounds, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
My ideal client is someone who is willing and motivated to try out new ideas or ways of being in the world. They are curious and open to experimenting with new behaviors. These experiments will provide us with information that we can use to guide the next step towards long-term goals. I have helped people with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and stress-management. I am open and interested in working with people of all backgrounds, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Are you fed up with feeling stuck? Tired of feeling miserable or unsatisfied? Has your partner finally agreed to couples counseling? Are your parents or teenager driving you nuts? The thought of talking to stranger about your problems can be intimidating, so call me or e-mail me just to see if we're comfortable with each other. If we are, then schedule an appointment.
I can help you get unstuck.
Are you fed up with feeling stuck? Tired of feeling miserable or unsatisfied? Has your partner finally agreed to couples counseling? Are your parents or teenager driving you nuts? The thought of talking to stranger about your problems can be intimidating, so call me or e-mail me just to see if we're comfortable with each other. If we are, then schedule an appointment.
I can help you get unstuck.
I provide psychotherapy for students, couples, and professionals seeking clarity, depth, and meaningful change. For more than 17 years, my work has focused on helping people navigate challenges in relationships, emotional healing, major life transitions, and academic or career development.
Many people begin therapy with questions such as: How do I cope with anxiety, loss, or depression? How do I build meaningful relationships? How do I create a life that feels genuinely fulfilling? Therapy offers a space to explore these questions with honesty and curiosity while developing the insight and resilience needed to move forward.
I provide psychotherapy for students, couples, and professionals seeking clarity, depth, and meaningful change. For more than 17 years, my work has focused on helping people navigate challenges in relationships, emotional healing, major life transitions, and academic or career development.
Many people begin therapy with questions such as: How do I cope with anxiety, loss, or depression? How do I build meaningful relationships? How do I create a life that feels genuinely fulfilling? Therapy offers a space to explore these questions with honesty and curiosity while developing the insight and resilience needed to move forward.
The questions of adulthood cannot be answered by the survival strategies we learned in childhood. In our families of origin, we develop coping skills that help us survive the perilous landscapes of home, school, and community, and often navigate things no-one should ever have to suffer. Upon reaching adulthood, we have far out-used these maladaptive tools. We are depressed, anxious. Our relationships are suffering. We are exhausted in our roles at work and at home. Controlling, worrying, dissociating, raging-these ways of being cause suffering for ourselves and the people we love.
The questions of adulthood cannot be answered by the survival strategies we learned in childhood. In our families of origin, we develop coping skills that help us survive the perilous landscapes of home, school, and community, and often navigate things no-one should ever have to suffer. Upon reaching adulthood, we have far out-used these maladaptive tools. We are depressed, anxious. Our relationships are suffering. We are exhausted in our roles at work and at home. Controlling, worrying, dissociating, raging-these ways of being cause suffering for ourselves and the people we love.
I received my MSW from the University of Denver and earned two bachelor’s degrees from CU Boulder in psychology and dance. Prior to earning my master’s degree, I worked for four years as a behavior therapist for children with autism and down syndrome. I believe in the inherent strength and uniqueness of all my clients. I strive to help build and support my client's belief in themselves and their great value and worth as a person. I specialize in deep trauma work and healing, empowerment work, play therapy for children, and family dynamics with an emphasis on parent and child/teen relationships.
I received my MSW from the University of Denver and earned two bachelor’s degrees from CU Boulder in psychology and dance. Prior to earning my master’s degree, I worked for four years as a behavior therapist for children with autism and down syndrome. I believe in the inherent strength and uniqueness of all my clients. I strive to help build and support my client's belief in themselves and their great value and worth as a person. I specialize in deep trauma work and healing, empowerment work, play therapy for children, and family dynamics with an emphasis on parent and child/teen relationships.
I am a Passionate Art Therapist and counselor working with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating challenging experiences; Trauma, overwhelm, family stress, and life transitions. As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy intern, I integrate talk therapy with expressive art-based interventions. Art therapy supports emotional regulation, insight, and processing experiences that may feel difficult to verbalize. My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in practical coping skills and psychoeducation.
I am a Passionate Art Therapist and counselor working with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating challenging experiences; Trauma, overwhelm, family stress, and life transitions. As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy intern, I integrate talk therapy with expressive art-based interventions. Art therapy supports emotional regulation, insight, and processing experiences that may feel difficult to verbalize. My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and grounded in practical coping skills and psychoeducation.
I am an Art Therapist passionate in supporting all ages. From a client-directed, strength-based approach, I believe counseling is a collaborative experience. To support your therapeutic journey I utilize mindfulness based practices, transpersonal and creative tools to enhance the process. I also use CBT, IFS, somatic and neurobiological approaches. It is my honor to assist in processing difficult emotional states and integrating sustainable and empowering tools to utilize in your life. Your WHOLE self is welcome and valid in the therapeutic space and I recognize your courage in seeking help.
I am an Art Therapist passionate in supporting all ages. From a client-directed, strength-based approach, I believe counseling is a collaborative experience. To support your therapeutic journey I utilize mindfulness based practices, transpersonal and creative tools to enhance the process. I also use CBT, IFS, somatic and neurobiological approaches. It is my honor to assist in processing difficult emotional states and integrating sustainable and empowering tools to utilize in your life. Your WHOLE self is welcome and valid in the therapeutic space and I recognize your courage in seeking help.
As a licensed counselor, I believe that prioritizing mental health is foundational to each of our wellbeing. I appreciate you taking the first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others. The focus of my practice is helping those that feel anxious, disconnected or negatively effected by the experiences they have had in life.
As a licensed counselor, I believe that prioritizing mental health is foundational to each of our wellbeing. I appreciate you taking the first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others. The focus of my practice is helping those that feel anxious, disconnected or negatively effected by the experiences they have had in life.
I believe the two most important factors in effective therapy are the relationship between the therapist and client; and, the use of an integrative approach that works to customize the therapy experience based on your unique issues and goals as well as your unique personality and preferences. Together, we will create goals and interventions that work for you! I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and more by blending cognitive therapies with Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic practices.
I believe the two most important factors in effective therapy are the relationship between the therapist and client; and, the use of an integrative approach that works to customize the therapy experience based on your unique issues and goals as well as your unique personality and preferences. Together, we will create goals and interventions that work for you! I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and more by blending cognitive therapies with Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic practices.
Healing isn’t about finding a quick fix or following a "simple" list of do’s and don’ts. It’s about gently rediscovering who you are and building a life that feels authentic. Not flawless, but whole. If you’re looking for a guru with all the answers, you’re in the wrong place (I’d make a terrible cult leader anyway). Real change isn’t about being told what to do. It’s about understanding yourself in a way that makes lasting growth possible. My approach blends directness and warmth, with just enough humor to make the hard stuff manageable. Let’s talk! Please feel free to contact me to discuss my current schedule.
Healing isn’t about finding a quick fix or following a "simple" list of do’s and don’ts. It’s about gently rediscovering who you are and building a life that feels authentic. Not flawless, but whole. If you’re looking for a guru with all the answers, you’re in the wrong place (I’d make a terrible cult leader anyway). Real change isn’t about being told what to do. It’s about understanding yourself in a way that makes lasting growth possible. My approach blends directness and warmth, with just enough humor to make the hard stuff manageable. Let’s talk! Please feel free to contact me to discuss my current schedule.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been helping people with their challenges and pain for many years. Life can be very hard sometimes, and we often need some helpful support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, etc. I can offer you a sympathetic ear and a set of tools and skills to help you move your life in a more positive direction. I can also help you work through any old or current traumas you may have so that your life can flow more freely and bring you joy.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been helping people with their challenges and pain for many years. Life can be very hard sometimes, and we often need some helpful support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, etc. I can offer you a sympathetic ear and a set of tools and skills to help you move your life in a more positive direction. I can also help you work through any old or current traumas you may have so that your life can flow more freely and bring you joy.
The Gestalt Center for Growth and Training, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS
Boulder, CO 80301
The Gestalt Center for Growth and Training offers affordable therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. We also offer Internship Training for pre-licensed master’s degree therapists.
The Gestalt Center for Growth and Training offers affordable therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. We also offer Internship Training for pre-licensed master’s degree therapists.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling. Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy