Substance Use Therapists in Boulder, CO
If you feel stuck in patterns related to addiction, substance use, or the impact of past trauma, you are not alone—and change is possible.
I specialize in addiction, substance use, trauma, and emotional regulation. I work with clients of all ages and have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults. My background includes working a therapist and clinical director in schools, residential, PHP, and IOP programs. I am an LPC and LAC trained in Brainspotting, DBT and Ketamine.
If you feel stuck in patterns related to addiction, substance use, or the impact of past trauma, you are not alone—and change is possible.
I specialize in addiction, substance use, trauma, and emotional regulation. I work with clients of all ages and have extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults. My background includes working a therapist and clinical director in schools, residential, PHP, and IOP programs. I am an LPC and LAC trained in Brainspotting, DBT and Ketamine.
Life is full of ups and downs and neither need be feared. Despite our best efforts, we cannot avoid suffering. Successful therapy helps clients learn to understand our lives. It can help us learn to recognize patterns of seeking safety at the cost of aliveness. My clients often are seeking relief from anxiety and stress, or working with specific challenges, including substance abuse, relationship challenges, career difficulties and life transitions. I work with individuals who are seeking to develop greater spiritual awareness and more joy in life. If you are looking tochange careers or want to find meaning in life, I can help.
Life is full of ups and downs and neither need be feared. Despite our best efforts, we cannot avoid suffering. Successful therapy helps clients learn to understand our lives. It can help us learn to recognize patterns of seeking safety at the cost of aliveness. My clients often are seeking relief from anxiety and stress, or working with specific challenges, including substance abuse, relationship challenges, career difficulties and life transitions. I work with individuals who are seeking to develop greater spiritual awareness and more joy in life. If you are looking tochange careers or want to find meaning in life, I can help.
"I have not met a more wholehearted counselor than Dr. Horowitz in 40 years of working with so many," wrote author Stephen Levine. Your courageous reach for help is the first, hardest step. I have been through a number of disasters, incl. 2 large fires, 1 earthquake, deaths & my sister's psych hospitalization, & that's helping me to help folks adjust to CVIDS-19. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or pain, you can be helped via research-based tools. We'll first revisit your positive attributes: your accomplishments, talents, & passions are fuel for growth & change. We humans can re-learn, thankfully.
"I have not met a more wholehearted counselor than Dr. Horowitz in 40 years of working with so many," wrote author Stephen Levine. Your courageous reach for help is the first, hardest step. I have been through a number of disasters, incl. 2 large fires, 1 earthquake, deaths & my sister's psych hospitalization, & that's helping me to help folks adjust to CVIDS-19. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or pain, you can be helped via research-based tools. We'll first revisit your positive attributes: your accomplishments, talents, & passions are fuel for growth & change. We humans can re-learn, thankfully.
Carl Rogers said, when we accept ourselves as we are, then we can change. Focusing on the individual and their unique capability toward healing is the guiding approach I take in therapy. I work with great curiosity to explore the distractions and negative cycles that may be keeping you stuck. The struggle for clarity is a difficult one to navigate in isolation; together we can look at patterns and behaviors that no longer service you. The therapeutic process is one of finding balance between the emotional and rational, the mind and body and bringing that forward into our lives.
Carl Rogers said, when we accept ourselves as we are, then we can change. Focusing on the individual and their unique capability toward healing is the guiding approach I take in therapy. I work with great curiosity to explore the distractions and negative cycles that may be keeping you stuck. The struggle for clarity is a difficult one to navigate in isolation; together we can look at patterns and behaviors that no longer service you. The therapeutic process is one of finding balance between the emotional and rational, the mind and body and bringing that forward into our lives.
Disconnected, stuck, unmotivated, or deeply pained teens improve with therapy. If your teen is glued to their phone, failing school, has experienced a traumatic event, suicide attempt, is self-harming, abusing drugs, or has parents going through a divorce - we've seen it all. The teen experience is tough! At Antelope Recovery, we understand that not all teens want to go to therapy, but they know that what they're currently doing isn't working, and they want to feel better. We also specialize in helping teens who have tried other types of help, such as 1:1 therapy or medication but have not experienced significant improvement.
Disconnected, stuck, unmotivated, or deeply pained teens improve with therapy. If your teen is glued to their phone, failing school, has experienced a traumatic event, suicide attempt, is self-harming, abusing drugs, or has parents going through a divorce - we've seen it all. The teen experience is tough! At Antelope Recovery, we understand that not all teens want to go to therapy, but they know that what they're currently doing isn't working, and they want to feel better. We also specialize in helping teens who have tried other types of help, such as 1:1 therapy or medication but have not experienced significant improvement.
I believe every person has the potential to make positive change and lead a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, counseling can help you move forward. My goal is to equip you with the skills and insights to overcome challenges and build resilience. Through the therapy process, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others, resulting in greater confidence, more honest communication, and, ultimately, a more satisfying life.
I believe every person has the potential to make positive change and lead a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, counseling can help you move forward. My goal is to equip you with the skills and insights to overcome challenges and build resilience. Through the therapy process, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others, resulting in greater confidence, more honest communication, and, ultimately, a more satisfying life.
Finding a therapist is like finding a good avocado at the grocery store:
If they’re available right now, something is probably wrong, right?
All jokes aside, let's face it, you don't want to be here, because therapist shopping objectively sucks.
You're probably going through hell right now.
That doesn't make you a failure, there is no shame in that.
That means you are human: a complicated bundle of bones and amino acids, eccentricities and aspirations, battle scars. But remember, at your core is a person who has access to courage, creativity, and wisdom capable of transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Finding a therapist is like finding a good avocado at the grocery store:
If they’re available right now, something is probably wrong, right?
All jokes aside, let's face it, you don't want to be here, because therapist shopping objectively sucks.
You're probably going through hell right now.
That doesn't make you a failure, there is no shame in that.
That means you are human: a complicated bundle of bones and amino acids, eccentricities and aspirations, battle scars. But remember, at your core is a person who has access to courage, creativity, and wisdom capable of transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Whether you're struggling with substance use yourself or watching someone you love disappear into addiction, you deserve real support.
I work with individuals, couples, and families—and I run recovery-focused groups throughout the week. The relationship between us matters as much as the techniques we use. Many of us learned unhealthy patterns from past relationships. In therapy, we get to experience something different. That's where the real healing happens. Let's start the conversation.
Whether you're struggling with substance use yourself or watching someone you love disappear into addiction, you deserve real support.
I work with individuals, couples, and families—and I run recovery-focused groups throughout the week. The relationship between us matters as much as the techniques we use. Many of us learned unhealthy patterns from past relationships. In therapy, we get to experience something different. That's where the real healing happens. Let's start the conversation.
Being overwhelmed and living with so much uncertainty makes managing daily life a huge challenge. Connecting with a professional outside your family can help manage overwhelming emotions, triggers, stress, and gain much-needed clarity. Carve out 20 mins for a free consultation.
Being overwhelmed and living with so much uncertainty makes managing daily life a huge challenge. Connecting with a professional outside your family can help manage overwhelming emotions, triggers, stress, and gain much-needed clarity. Carve out 20 mins for a free consultation.
Anxiety, trauma, and relationship conflict can make emotions spike fast, leaving you reactive or exhausted. You might fear abandonment, swing between closeness and distance, or feel stuck in shame, anger, or impulsive choices. You may use substances, self-harm, or blowups to relieve unbearable intensity. Some clients come in with a BPD diagnosis–many don’t–but the patterns are similar and treatable. You are not alone, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. With the right support, people often see change–steadier moods, fewer crises, healthier boundaries, and more satisfying connections–helping them live a happier life.
Anxiety, trauma, and relationship conflict can make emotions spike fast, leaving you reactive or exhausted. You might fear abandonment, swing between closeness and distance, or feel stuck in shame, anger, or impulsive choices. You may use substances, self-harm, or blowups to relieve unbearable intensity. Some clients come in with a BPD diagnosis–many don’t–but the patterns are similar and treatable. You are not alone, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. With the right support, people often see change–steadier moods, fewer crises, healthier boundaries, and more satisfying connections–helping them live a happier life.
You’ve been trying to hold everything together, but lately it feels heavier than it used to. Maybe you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. You might catch yourself stuck in old patterns you can’t explain, reacting in ways that surprise you, or feeling tension building inside even when things look fine on the outside. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure how to slow your mind down, you’re not alone.
You’ve been trying to hold everything together, but lately it feels heavier than it used to. Maybe you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. You might catch yourself stuck in old patterns you can’t explain, reacting in ways that surprise you, or feeling tension building inside even when things look fine on the outside. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure how to slow your mind down, you’re not alone.
You’re a capable adult whose struggles feel loud: anxiety that won’t switch off, patterns with food and body that steal joy, focus and follow-through challenges from ADHD, or the grief and confusion of a breakup or major life shift. You want steadier mood, a calmer relationship with food, clearer routines, and hope. I offer a kind, research-based space to understand what’s driving symptoms, build practical skills, and create a plan that fits your life—so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected day to day.
You’re a capable adult whose struggles feel loud: anxiety that won’t switch off, patterns with food and body that steal joy, focus and follow-through challenges from ADHD, or the grief and confusion of a breakup or major life shift. You want steadier mood, a calmer relationship with food, clearer routines, and hope. I offer a kind, research-based space to understand what’s driving symptoms, build practical skills, and create a plan that fits your life—so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected day to day.
Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Boulder, CO 80303
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13-18), including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
We utilize evidence-based practices and take an integrated approach to care that is customized for the needs of each individual, addressing not only the substance use or addiction issues but also any underlying mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders).
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13-18), including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
We utilize evidence-based practices and take an integrated approach to care that is customized for the needs of each individual, addressing not only the substance use or addiction issues but also any underlying mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders).
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.
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.
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults with substance use use as well as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
I approach therapy through a cognitive behavioral lens, focusing on understanding the interaction between thoughts, feelings, & behaviors and how unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors may be altered to help alleviate suffering. I feel strongly about utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & motivational techniques.
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults with substance use use as well as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
I approach therapy through a cognitive behavioral lens, focusing on understanding the interaction between thoughts, feelings, & behaviors and how unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors may be altered to help alleviate suffering. I feel strongly about utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & motivational techniques.
I help clients break cycles of anxiety, substance use, and body image struggles by understanding the root cause and building practical, sustainable coping tools.
You’ve been trying so hard to keep up and hold everything together, but the anxiety, pressure, and constant self-criticism keep pulling you back into the same exhausting patterns. Some days you cope by trying to control things; other days you turn to substances or familiar habits just to get a moment of relief from your mind. You start each morning with good intentions, yet by the end of the day the guilt, frustration, or overwhelm creeps in again. You’re tired of pushing through alone, exhausted by the cycle, and you’re finally ready for something to shift.
I help clients break cycles of anxiety, substance use, and body image struggles by understanding the root cause and building practical, sustainable coping tools.
You’ve been trying so hard to keep up and hold everything together, but the anxiety, pressure, and constant self-criticism keep pulling you back into the same exhausting patterns. Some days you cope by trying to control things; other days you turn to substances or familiar habits just to get a moment of relief from your mind. You start each morning with good intentions, yet by the end of the day the guilt, frustration, or overwhelm creeps in again. You’re tired of pushing through alone, exhausted by the cycle, and you’re finally ready for something to shift.
You don't have to be confident when we start...but I believe you will be before we're through! I work best with someone who is cautiously optimistic about the therapeutic process. It's ok to have doubts and fears. My job is to support you to find the wholeness and freedom you've been seeking. Therapy is often hard work but that doesn't mean it can't be fun and creative. If you're looking for a a therapist who will walk alongside you for your journey, let's talk!
You don't have to be confident when we start...but I believe you will be before we're through! I work best with someone who is cautiously optimistic about the therapeutic process. It's ok to have doubts and fears. My job is to support you to find the wholeness and freedom you've been seeking. Therapy is often hard work but that doesn't mean it can't be fun and creative. If you're looking for a a therapist who will walk alongside you for your journey, let's talk!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor, I utilize a person-centered approach to help guide you on your path to finding freedom from whatever has been holding you back. I have worked in substance abuse and mental health for the past nine years and specialize in co-morbid treatment for adults and adolescents. I pride myself on my ability to connect with my clients and build positive rapport, especially with adolescents. You have the potential to heal and change, you just might not have the tools right now to accomplish your goals. Let me help you to build those tools!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor, I utilize a person-centered approach to help guide you on your path to finding freedom from whatever has been holding you back. I have worked in substance abuse and mental health for the past nine years and specialize in co-morbid treatment for adults and adolescents. I pride myself on my ability to connect with my clients and build positive rapport, especially with adolescents. You have the potential to heal and change, you just might not have the tools right now to accomplish your goals. Let me help you to build those tools!
Helping people believe in themselves is my passion and what we will work on together. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma or substance abuse; lack of belief and trust in yourself makes these issues hard to overcome. Together we will navigate the challenges you face, shifting negative thinking patterns into positive ones and developing coping skills like distress tolerance and acceptance that you can use throughout your lifetime. I specialize in working with adults.
Helping people believe in themselves is my passion and what we will work on together. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma or substance abuse; lack of belief and trust in yourself makes these issues hard to overcome. Together we will navigate the challenges you face, shifting negative thinking patterns into positive ones and developing coping skills like distress tolerance and acceptance that you can use throughout your lifetime. I specialize in working with adults.
As a result I have extensive experience with severe mood and personality disorders, substance use and family systems.
Finding the right support shouldn’t be so difficult. It can be really challenging just to identify all of the relevant factors in why we seek treatment. When we are ready to make change because something is not working, there is not always a simple answer or one intervention. Often we need to look from multiple perspectives and approach things in different ways to solve life’s complicated issues.
I have extensive experience working with clients, spouses and family members of those with substance issues, narcissistic or antisocial traits. Internal boundaries, expectations and identifying core values is at the heart of this work.
As a result I have extensive experience with severe mood and personality disorders, substance use and family systems.
Finding the right support shouldn’t be so difficult. It can be really challenging just to identify all of the relevant factors in why we seek treatment. When we are ready to make change because something is not working, there is not always a simple answer or one intervention. Often we need to look from multiple perspectives and approach things in different ways to solve life’s complicated issues.
I have extensive experience working with clients, spouses and family members of those with substance issues, narcissistic or antisocial traits. Internal boundaries, expectations and identifying core values is at the heart of this work.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.