Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in Boulder, CO

I specialize in EFT and trauma therapy for couples, families and individuals. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and Supervisor . I also work with Janina Fisher's model of trauma treatment which is a blend of modalities including IFS and sensorimotor psychotherapy. I have been certified in EMDR and Brainspotting and use them for emotionally charged issues, stuck patterns and trauma. I love working with couples to create lasting change that touches the heart of the person and the relationship. See my website for more information: nicolpate.com

I am dedicated to helping people contact, explore, and work through their emotional pain, relational wounds, and attachment patterns. My ongoing training, personal therapy, and supervision allow me to listen deeply and non-judgmentally as we engage in a therapeutic dialogue.

I am dedicated to helping people contact, explore, and work through their emotional pain, relational wounds, and attachment patterns. My ongoing training, personal therapy, and supervision allow me to listen deeply and non-judgmentally as we engage in a therapeutic dialogue in which your emotional needs are made a priority.

I specialize in helping people heal from trauma. I offer a somatic and attachment-focused approach to aid people on their journey of health, healing and well-being. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Addictions Counselor, and offer clinical supervision to new counselors. I have worked as a Clinical Supervisor at the Naropa Community Counseling Center, as a crisis counselor, and as adjunct faculty at Naropa University. I also have several years of experience providing individual and group therapy at a substance abuse outpatient center.

Does it seem like therapists' introductions pose similar questions and offer similar solutions? How do you know if a counselor is right for you? Healing takes place both in the relationship between you and your therapist and in the relationship you have with yourself. I trust and believe that every person holds the wisdom to their own answers for growth. Sometimes we need someone to truly listen, support, and witness us along the way. I view counseling as an opportunity to be wholly seen and heard for who you are, be supported in finding your way, and have a companion/guide with you.

I received my Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I completed a two year post-graduate training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse at Wardenbrug Health Center at CU-Boulder. I have additional specialized training in the treatment of chronic neurological illnesses-MS in particular-through my work with the Rocky Mountain MS Center. I coordinated the eating disorder program at CU-Boulder and I have undergone additional trainings in DBT, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.

My work's passion lies in my belief that the body and mind are deeply connected; therefore, the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each individual need to be balanced for growth and healing to occur. I integrate my psychotherapeutic and nutritional expertise to help cultivate balance in each client I work with. I acknowledge and respect that your search for health and balance in your life is unique. In our work together, we will create a safe and trusting space for you to slow down and focus on your present moment experiences. This affords you the opportunity to truly listen to your wisdom within.

Do you struggle in your relationships? Are you in the midst of lots of changes? Have you had a traumatic experience that is getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to? If any of these scenarios apply to you, I can help. I offer a direct, problem-solving behavioral approach and can help you learn to make lasting changes in your life. Reasonable fees, good location, free phone consultation if desired.

People experience all kinds of difficulties in their relationships: sexual, emotional, psychological and spiritual. I can help motivated individuals to make positive relationship changes. Maybe staying in your current relationship isn't the answer; I specialize in helping people to determine if they are going to stay together and enhance their relationships or choose to part in the healthiest way possible. I work with adults of all ages to lead healthier and happier lives. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families to relate to themselves and each other in more productive and positive ways.

There are times in our lives, some longer than others, that can feel so painful and fragmented that we would do anything to go around, above, or below the pain; anything but through it. Emotional pain, and the impulse to avoid it, are not wrong. This distress is precisely what is needed for transformation to occur. A motivation to change and a supportive therapist provide the means for this journey.

I have been in practice since 1988, dedicated to helping my patients to understand the causes of their problems and to regain mastery, control and well being in their lives. I have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and pain management. I also specialize in the diagnosis of cognitive problems and dementias associated with Alzheimer's Disease and other disorders. See my website at BoulderIntegrativePsychology.com for more information.

Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.

Welcome to this journey regardless if therapy is new or familiar to you. I strive to create a compassionate, kind, yet appropriately challenging space for self-acceptance, transformation, and insight. Through relational and cultural lenses that include awareness and mindfulness as ground, I believe all obstacles and challenges can be explored. I hope to walk with you along this path of discovering your innate wisdom, potential for growth, healing, and transformation.

I help folks identify, access, and more effectively use their strengths and resilience - even under incredibly difficult and complex circumstances. Clients come to my practice to find alternatives to patterns and behaviors that are no longer working, to heal from traumas, explore identity, navigate transitions, and get unstuck. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who want real change, more support, effective boundaries, and honest connection in their lives using a social justice counseling framework that is client-defined, trauma-informed and strengths-based.

As a specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for over 19 years, I offer compassionate, research-backed solutions for creating a full and fulfilling life. I work collaboratively with people to become aware of and overcome painful and disruptive internal experiences (e.g. self-critical thoughts, anxiety, shame) and to discover new behavioral patterns that increase positive moods, a sense of mastery and help build a meaningful life. I help people face fears that often hold us back, move from self-criticism to self-compassion and connect more deeply in valued relationships.