Schema Therapy in Boulder, CO
I have trained in schema therapy (a depth therapy focused on personality disorders), Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (a guided meditation therapy focused on healing insecure attachment), and Deep Brain Reorienting (somatic trauma therapy)
I also do couples therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC 0021389), supervised by Shannon Heers, LPC 4786. I use Schema Therapy, guided meditation, attachment theory, and body-based (somatic) healing. I offer therapy via secure telehealth throughout Colorado.
My approach combines guided meditation, and somatic trauma therapy informed by attachment theory.
I have trained in schema therapy (a depth therapy focused on personality disorders), Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (a guided meditation therapy focused on healing insecure attachment), and Deep Brain Reorienting (somatic trauma therapy)
I also do couples therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC 0021389), supervised by Shannon Heers, LPC 4786. I use Schema Therapy, guided meditation, attachment theory, and body-based (somatic) healing. I offer therapy via secure telehealth throughout Colorado.
My approach combines guided meditation, and somatic trauma therapy informed by attachment theory.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who understand their struggles intellectually but still find themselves stuck in painful emotional patterns. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, caregivers, and helping professionals. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to understand the deeper emotional experiences driving these patterns so meaningful and lasting change can occur.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who understand their struggles intellectually but still find themselves stuck in painful emotional patterns. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, caregivers, and helping professionals. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to understand the deeper emotional experiences driving these patterns so meaningful and lasting change can occur.
Joan Unruh is a licensed therapist in multiple states, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, adult ADHD, life transitions, especially relationship breakup recovery. From her experiences in a variety of mental health settings and her own eating disorder recovery and ADHD management, Joan uses the most recent techniques and approaches to counseling in a kind and caring way. For more information about Joan Unruh and her practice, please email or click on her website included on this page.
Joan Unruh is a licensed therapist in multiple states, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, adult ADHD, life transitions, especially relationship breakup recovery. From her experiences in a variety of mental health settings and her own eating disorder recovery and ADHD management, Joan uses the most recent techniques and approaches to counseling in a kind and caring way. For more information about Joan Unruh and her practice, please email or click on her website included on this page.
Get back to feeling good. I can help. I work with students, professionals, athletes, and others who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, change, and loss, can all be profoundly lonely experiences. Together, we’ll identify what needs to shift so that you can get back to enjoying your life and functioning at your best.
Get back to feeling good. I can help. I work with students, professionals, athletes, and others who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, change, and loss, can all be profoundly lonely experiences. Together, we’ll identify what needs to shift so that you can get back to enjoying your life and functioning at your best.
Are you seeking specialized therapy for PTSD or OCD? Or looking for a person-centered therapist knowledgeable and experienced in working with a wide array of symptoms, life experiences, populations, and diagnoses?
If so, I may be a good fit for you! In session, I focus on interweaving evidence-based therapies with a warm and personal style, so that you can both process the many trials and uncertainties of life as well as receive effective and personalized treatment.
Are you seeking specialized therapy for PTSD or OCD? Or looking for a person-centered therapist knowledgeable and experienced in working with a wide array of symptoms, life experiences, populations, and diagnoses?
If so, I may be a good fit for you! In session, I focus on interweaving evidence-based therapies with a warm and personal style, so that you can both process the many trials and uncertainties of life as well as receive effective and personalized treatment.
I help people feel less anxious, less stressed, less overwhelmed and less depressed by providing life-changing psychological services for long-lasting emotional wellness. I am committed to using the best cognitive behavioral therapies that have been extensively researched and proven to work. Using my expertise in these gold standard treatments, I collaborate with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs and provide these therapy services in a private, tranquil, peaceful environment. I am here to help you, and your loved ones, feel better through therapy that is grounded in compassion, understanding and empathy.
I help people feel less anxious, less stressed, less overwhelmed and less depressed by providing life-changing psychological services for long-lasting emotional wellness. I am committed to using the best cognitive behavioral therapies that have been extensively researched and proven to work. Using my expertise in these gold standard treatments, I collaborate with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs and provide these therapy services in a private, tranquil, peaceful environment. I am here to help you, and your loved ones, feel better through therapy that is grounded in compassion, understanding and empathy.
During times of significant transition or stress, such as a big move, divorce, loss of a loved one, a career change, or relational challenges, therapy can be very useful. Sometimes, individuals seek out therapy as a way to develop strategies for personal growth, life skills, and or improved interpersonal communication. Other times, my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief and loss. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their wellness, relationships, or daily life.
During times of significant transition or stress, such as a big move, divorce, loss of a loved one, a career change, or relational challenges, therapy can be very useful. Sometimes, individuals seek out therapy as a way to develop strategies for personal growth, life skills, and or improved interpersonal communication. Other times, my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or grief and loss. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their wellness, relationships, or daily life.
I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and choicefulness.
From my training in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (somatic-) tracking, applied moment-to-moment with clients. Sometimes this may look like noticing the breath, or bringing attention to feelings & sensations, when something—that may have been stowed psychically out-of-sight yet not out-of-reach—shifts.
There are many further toolboxes of somatic (and other!) keys that expand the range, and richness, of what therapy together—beyond talk—can include.
I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and choicefulness.
From my training in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (somatic-) tracking, applied moment-to-moment with clients. Sometimes this may look like noticing the breath, or bringing attention to feelings & sensations, when something—that may have been stowed psychically out-of-sight yet not out-of-reach—shifts.
There are many further toolboxes of somatic (and other!) keys that expand the range, and richness, of what therapy together—beyond talk—can include.
For individuals who are succeeding by most external measures but sense something essential is missing, in their closest relationships, their inner life, or both. The quiet dissatisfaction that high-functioning people often carry longest because it's not stopping them from achieving most goals.
For individuals who are succeeding by most external measures but sense something essential is missing, in their closest relationships, their inner life, or both. The quiet dissatisfaction that high-functioning people often carry longest because it's not stopping them from achieving most goals.
With over four decades of experience as an Addiction Specialist, Joseph brings a depth of clinical knowledge and perspective to his counseling practice that is rare. After 15 years of agency work, Joseph went into private practice in 1997. He obtained National Certification as a mental health professional and now combines his expertise with addictive processes with a holistic understanding of how these processes occur within a bigger milieu - often defined through unresolved grief and trauma. He has come to believe, that as human beings, we all have addictive tendencies that can connect us to deeper aspirations and dreams.
With over four decades of experience as an Addiction Specialist, Joseph brings a depth of clinical knowledge and perspective to his counseling practice that is rare. After 15 years of agency work, Joseph went into private practice in 1997. He obtained National Certification as a mental health professional and now combines his expertise with addictive processes with a holistic understanding of how these processes occur within a bigger milieu - often defined through unresolved grief and trauma. He has come to believe, that as human beings, we all have addictive tendencies that can connect us to deeper aspirations and dreams.
Are you seeking a safe and nurturing space to explore your inner world and cultivate healthier relationships? I'm Dr. Martha and I specialize in relational therapy, especially to support LGBTQ+ folks and neurodiversity. I'm a licensed psychologist with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, dedicated to guiding individuals and their loved ones through their journey of self-discovery and relational growth. I also have specific training in working with eating disorders, personality, and divorce/separation. Currently, I am accepting new clients for psychological assessment ONLY.
Are you seeking a safe and nurturing space to explore your inner world and cultivate healthier relationships? I'm Dr. Martha and I specialize in relational therapy, especially to support LGBTQ+ folks and neurodiversity. I'm a licensed psychologist with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, dedicated to guiding individuals and their loved ones through their journey of self-discovery and relational growth. I also have specific training in working with eating disorders, personality, and divorce/separation. Currently, I am accepting new clients for psychological assessment ONLY.
I draw from CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR to help clients manage emotions, uncover and shift unhelpful patterns, and build coping strategies that actually work.
Accepting NEW patients! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
I draw from CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR to help clients manage emotions, uncover and shift unhelpful patterns, and build coping strategies that actually work.
Accepting NEW patients! Do you struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, or painful relationships that leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself? Maybe you grew up in a family that looked “fine” on the outside but left you with invisible scars of trauma. You might find yourself replaying old patterns—turning to food, restriction, or overexercise to cope, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or wondering why you keep choosing partners who don’t treat you well. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together while doubting yourself inside, therapy can help you finally break free.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying anxiety, past trauma, or emotional pain on your own for so long. You might feel stuck in patterns, unsure how to move forward, or simply exhausted from trying to manage it all. You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to process your experiences, better understand yourself, and begin creating meaningful change so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying anxiety, past trauma, or emotional pain on your own for so long. You might feel stuck in patterns, unsure how to move forward, or simply exhausted from trying to manage it all. You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to process your experiences, better understand yourself, and begin creating meaningful change so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
I want to help bring authenticity and change to your life the way you want it to. I'm Nick (they/them), and I’m dual licensed in two states working with FL and CO clients. I work with queer issues and gender exploration/transition, codependency and relationship problems, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, and grief/loss. I also work with non-monogamous/poly clients. I’m here to provide a safe and respectful place for you to be seen and heard. You're not alone and you don’t have to keep telling yourself everything is “fine” or normal in your life - let's find a better "normal" for you to live.
I want to help bring authenticity and change to your life the way you want it to. I'm Nick (they/them), and I’m dual licensed in two states working with FL and CO clients. I work with queer issues and gender exploration/transition, codependency and relationship problems, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, and grief/loss. I also work with non-monogamous/poly clients. I’m here to provide a safe and respectful place for you to be seen and heard. You're not alone and you don’t have to keep telling yourself everything is “fine” or normal in your life - let's find a better "normal" for you to live.
Nonbinary LGBTQ+ Therapist Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT) in Fort Collins &
LGBTQ+ Therapist Colorado
Feeling anxious, burned out, or overwhelmed by the pressures of identity, culture, or relationships? As a nonbinary LGBTQ+ therapist in Fort Collins and online across Colorado, I offer an affirming space where you don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping LGBTQ+, multicultural, young adult, and first‑generation clients build confidence, nurture self‑compassion, and regain emotional balance—at a pace that feels right for you. You don't have to hold everything together by yourself anymore.
Nonbinary LGBTQ+ Therapist Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT) in Fort Collins &
LGBTQ+ Therapist Colorado
Feeling anxious, burned out, or overwhelmed by the pressures of identity, culture, or relationships? As a nonbinary LGBTQ+ therapist in Fort Collins and online across Colorado, I offer an affirming space where you don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping LGBTQ+, multicultural, young adult, and first‑generation clients build confidence, nurture self‑compassion, and regain emotional balance—at a pace that feels right for you. You don't have to hold everything together by yourself anymore.
I have extensive experience and training in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), SCHEMA Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practices, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse issues, sexual addiction issues, parent and child relationship, and Existential Therapy.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and I’d be honored to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I believe that each individual has the ability to change their lives for the better and my approach to change is geared toward helping individuals become more confident, capable, and become the best version of themselves.
I have extensive experience and training in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), SCHEMA Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practices, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse issues, sexual addiction issues, parent and child relationship, and Existential Therapy.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and I’d be honored to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I believe that each individual has the ability to change their lives for the better and my approach to change is geared toward helping individuals become more confident, capable, and become the best version of themselves.
Sara D. Smith Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, EMDR, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you have a stack of partially read self-help books collecting dust in the corner? Maybe you had hopes they would provide the information you were seeking to stay cool and collected through challenging times - because let’s face it, 2020 was pretty much a shitshow and sometimes it feels never ending. It's okay to feel overwhelmed and uncertain—you're not alone. If you're struggling, talking to someone can help. Whether you need coping tools for life transitions or want to explore your inner world and relationships more deeply, support is available.
Do you have a stack of partially read self-help books collecting dust in the corner? Maybe you had hopes they would provide the information you were seeking to stay cool and collected through challenging times - because let’s face it, 2020 was pretty much a shitshow and sometimes it feels never ending. It's okay to feel overwhelmed and uncertain—you're not alone. If you're struggling, talking to someone can help. Whether you need coping tools for life transitions or want to explore your inner world and relationships more deeply, support is available.
Have you ever wondered “Why do I feel anxious, insecure, or not good enough? Why am I sad, stressed, angry? Welcome to Safe Haven Counseling. My passion is working with overwhelmed, brave souls who yearn for peace, know they deserve better, and are ready for change. My goal is to provide a compassionate, safe space to explore thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to uncover the root causes of distress, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Everyone has the capacity for growth and healing. Let's get started. My practice is also LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Have you ever wondered “Why do I feel anxious, insecure, or not good enough? Why am I sad, stressed, angry? Welcome to Safe Haven Counseling. My passion is working with overwhelmed, brave souls who yearn for peace, know they deserve better, and are ready for change. My goal is to provide a compassionate, safe space to explore thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to uncover the root causes of distress, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Everyone has the capacity for growth and healing. Let's get started. My practice is also LGBTQIA+ friendly.
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My work draws from schema therapy, ACT, CBT, ERP for OCD, Internal Family Systems parts work, and somatic/EMDR-informed approaches.
Limited evening appointments available for adults, couples, and teens 13+
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, it’s exhausting. Or maybe you’re here because your teen is struggling, and you’re not sure what else to try. Whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, OCD, burnout, emotional overwhelm, school stress, perfectionism, or long-standing relational patterns, I help adults, couples, and teens 13+ understand what’s really driving the stuck places—not just manage symptoms on the surface.
My work draws from schema therapy, ACT, CBT, ERP for OCD, Internal Family Systems parts work, and somatic/EMDR-informed approaches.
Limited evening appointments available for adults, couples, and teens 13+
You may look like you’ve got it together—but inside, it’s exhausting. Or maybe you’re here because your teen is struggling, and you’re not sure what else to try. Whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, OCD, burnout, emotional overwhelm, school stress, perfectionism, or long-standing relational patterns, I help adults, couples, and teens 13+ understand what’s really driving the stuck places—not just manage symptoms on the surface.
I utilize treatment types that are evidenced based care such as: Attachment Theory, EMDR, Psycho-Biological Approach to Couples Counseling, The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Has stress over finances, raising children, or coping with an ever changing world left you feeling hopeless? Do you often feel alone, not supported, not sure how to get things back on track? Therapy can help! I am advanced trained in: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling) EMDR, Brainspotting, ACT, DBT, The Gottman Method and Attachment Theory. The evidenced based interventions I utilize in session are designed to get you results and relief quickly! Call me today, let’s begin the process of change together.
I utilize treatment types that are evidenced based care such as: Attachment Theory, EMDR, Psycho-Biological Approach to Couples Counseling, The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Has stress over finances, raising children, or coping with an ever changing world left you feeling hopeless? Do you often feel alone, not supported, not sure how to get things back on track? Therapy can help! I am advanced trained in: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling) EMDR, Brainspotting, ACT, DBT, The Gottman Method and Attachment Theory. The evidenced based interventions I utilize in session are designed to get you results and relief quickly! Call me today, let’s begin the process of change together.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.