Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Boulder, CO
Sometimes the next level is on the other side of fear, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, relationship challenges, and anger.
I see the process of therapy as a connection between experts: You are the expert in your life, and I am the expert in the process of guiding people deepen their connection with themselves, and what is most important to them. Together we will develop a profound understanding of your current circumstances by studying the obstacles you have encountered on your path. We will capitalize on your personal qualities and use this information to clarify and delineate achievable goals that are relevant to you. The result of this process is that you will feel more in control, comfortable, and fulfilled in your life.
Sometimes the next level is on the other side of fear, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, relationship challenges, and anger.
I see the process of therapy as a connection between experts: You are the expert in your life, and I am the expert in the process of guiding people deepen their connection with themselves, and what is most important to them. Together we will develop a profound understanding of your current circumstances by studying the obstacles you have encountered on your path. We will capitalize on your personal qualities and use this information to clarify and delineate achievable goals that are relevant to you. The result of this process is that you will feel more in control, comfortable, and fulfilled in your life.
In these difficult times, with layers of complex trauma and stress, gaining insight and clarity is always possible.
This is my chosen path in life, to do the work I love with people I care about... I am a contemplative psychotherapist and meditation practitioner with over 35 years of experience. My commitment to you is to create a safe and supportive environment to meet you right where you're at. Having experienced firsthand the complexity, richness, and challenges of inner work ensures you will not be alone on this journey. I'll be right next to you.
In these difficult times, with layers of complex trauma and stress, gaining insight and clarity is always possible.
This is my chosen path in life, to do the work I love with people I care about... I am a contemplative psychotherapist and meditation practitioner with over 35 years of experience. My commitment to you is to create a safe and supportive environment to meet you right where you're at. Having experienced firsthand the complexity, richness, and challenges of inner work ensures you will not be alone on this journey. I'll be right next to you.
I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, past trauma, self-esteem, confusion, or clarification in direction.
I have a passion for meeting new people and supporting them in seeing their unique gifts and abilities. I have an approachable and easy-going manner along with a good sense of humor and deeply empathetic ear. I meet you where you are and assist you in finding a way forward, whether it is by supporting and listening to you, or, aiding you in identifying and articulating both your strengths and challenges as we craft specific solutions and coping strategies.
I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, past trauma, self-esteem, confusion, or clarification in direction.
I have a passion for meeting new people and supporting them in seeing their unique gifts and abilities. I have an approachable and easy-going manner along with a good sense of humor and deeply empathetic ear. I meet you where you are and assist you in finding a way forward, whether it is by supporting and listening to you, or, aiding you in identifying and articulating both your strengths and challenges as we craft specific solutions and coping strategies.
It takes courage to acknowledge that our old ways of doing things are no longer serving us. Sometimes we feel that change is needed but we don't know where to start. I work from a foundational belief that ALL of us are capable of taking the steps necessary to actualize our full potential - the brilliance of who we truly are - and that sometimes old patterns get in the way.
It takes courage to acknowledge that our old ways of doing things are no longer serving us. Sometimes we feel that change is needed but we don't know where to start. I work from a foundational belief that ALL of us are capable of taking the steps necessary to actualize our full potential - the brilliance of who we truly are - and that sometimes old patterns get in the way.
I support adults and teens navigating life transitions, burnout, and trauma, including the ways identity and relationships shape our experiences.
My work blends mindfulness, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems (parts work) to help clients reconnect with themselves in a grounded, compassionate way. I am passionate about working with people who feel deeply, carry a strong inner critic, or feel pulled between big life choices and stuck with how to live into a life that feels more aligned.
I support adults and teens navigating life transitions, burnout, and trauma, including the ways identity and relationships shape our experiences.
My work blends mindfulness, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems (parts work) to help clients reconnect with themselves in a grounded, compassionate way. I am passionate about working with people who feel deeply, carry a strong inner critic, or feel pulled between big life choices and stuck with how to live into a life that feels more aligned.
Many of the clients I work with have histories of trauma, C- PTSD, and emotionally unsafe relationships.
I am a contemplative psychotherapist trained in Buddhist psychology and EMDR. My work is informed by IFS (parts work), PACT, and somatic practices. Our work is relational and nervous-system focused, using mindfulness, compassion, and humor as tools for healing. We’ll work to understand how patterns that feel inconvenient today once helped keep you safe.
Many of the clients I work with have histories of trauma, C- PTSD, and emotionally unsafe relationships.
I am a contemplative psychotherapist trained in Buddhist psychology and EMDR. My work is informed by IFS (parts work), PACT, and somatic practices. Our work is relational and nervous-system focused, using mindfulness, compassion, and humor as tools for healing. We’ll work to understand how patterns that feel inconvenient today once helped keep you safe.
In addition to specializing in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and identity exploration, I also offer services tailored to professionals.
My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and inclusive. I work with adults to reduce suffering, enhance life satisfaction, and to foster exploration, growth, and empowerment. I aim to create a warm, genuine, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe experiencing their emotions, exploring their needs, and developing a life consistent with their goals and core values. I balance creating a supportive space with also compassionately challenging clients to identify factors interfering with their quality of life and to ultimately meet their goals. I often bring laughter and curiosity to the therapy room.
In addition to specializing in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and identity exploration, I also offer services tailored to professionals.
My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and inclusive. I work with adults to reduce suffering, enhance life satisfaction, and to foster exploration, growth, and empowerment. I aim to create a warm, genuine, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe experiencing their emotions, exploring their needs, and developing a life consistent with their goals and core values. I balance creating a supportive space with also compassionately challenging clients to identify factors interfering with their quality of life and to ultimately meet their goals. I often bring laughter and curiosity to the therapy room.
As a queer, trauma-informed therapist, I help clients break free from oppressive systems and reconnect with their playful, empowered, fully alive selves.
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, relational healing, and transpersonal techniques. I help clients reconnect with the parts of themselves that were pushed away or forgotten due to trauma. In our work, all your parts are welcome.
As a queer, trauma-informed therapist, I help clients break free from oppressive systems and reconnect with their playful, empowered, fully alive selves.
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, relational healing, and transpersonal techniques. I help clients reconnect with the parts of themselves that were pushed away or forgotten due to trauma. In our work, all your parts are welcome.
Hello! Taking time to care for your mental and emotional health is a valuable endeavor, and I’m glad that you have found your way to my bio. I believe that given the right environment we can contact clarity and healing, and as a therapist I aim to provide a supportive space for your innate wisdom to be expressed and experienced. We often find ourselves repeating familiar habits in our lives, at times feeling stuck or even powerless to change. Together we will gain a better understanding of these patterns so that you can regain choice and freedom in your life.
Hello! Taking time to care for your mental and emotional health is a valuable endeavor, and I’m glad that you have found your way to my bio. I believe that given the right environment we can contact clarity and healing, and as a therapist I aim to provide a supportive space for your innate wisdom to be expressed and experienced. We often find ourselves repeating familiar habits in our lives, at times feeling stuck or even powerless to change. Together we will gain a better understanding of these patterns so that you can regain choice and freedom in your life.
You're capable, thoughtful, and successful in many areas of life — yet something still feels fundamentally off. Arguments escalate faster than you want, or you go quiet afterward carrying a familiar weight of frustration, shame, or regret. You've built a life that looks right from the outside, yet the people closest to you still can't quite reach you. You're not falling apart. You're exhausted from holding it all together alone. You may be navigating recovery, fatherhood, life transition, or simply a growing sense that the way you've been doing things isn't working anymore. You're ready for something different.
You're capable, thoughtful, and successful in many areas of life — yet something still feels fundamentally off. Arguments escalate faster than you want, or you go quiet afterward carrying a familiar weight of frustration, shame, or regret. You've built a life that looks right from the outside, yet the people closest to you still can't quite reach you. You're not falling apart. You're exhausted from holding it all together alone. You may be navigating recovery, fatherhood, life transition, or simply a growing sense that the way you've been doing things isn't working anymore. You're ready for something different.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, identity and attachment dynamics.
Seeking therapy takes incredible courage. As the client you deserve a therapist who is highly competent in helping you with your presenting concerns. As your therapist I offer a supportive, confidential and safe space for you to unfold yourself, collaborate on treatment goals and provide well being tools tailored to your needs.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, identity and attachment dynamics.
Seeking therapy takes incredible courage. As the client you deserve a therapist who is highly competent in helping you with your presenting concerns. As your therapist I offer a supportive, confidential and safe space for you to unfold yourself, collaborate on treatment goals and provide well being tools tailored to your needs.
I offer the following services: Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, and Therapy for Trauma/ PTSD, Complex PTSD, Depersonalization and Dissociative conditions.
I work with clients who are experiencing problems that are typically long-standing, repetitive, and significantly interfering with their life. Some examples would include unsatisfying or unstable relationships, history of anxiety and depression, feeling they can't "be seen" or get their needs met, and living with emotional pain, chronic shame and disconnection from self. Client's often want to explore the impact of their early life and development, or focus on increasing their self-esteem and wellbeing, and many want to gain a deeper understanding of their patterns. Psychotherapy is an effective way to heal and live courageously.
I offer the following services: Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, and Therapy for Trauma/ PTSD, Complex PTSD, Depersonalization and Dissociative conditions.
I work with clients who are experiencing problems that are typically long-standing, repetitive, and significantly interfering with their life. Some examples would include unsatisfying or unstable relationships, history of anxiety and depression, feeling they can't "be seen" or get their needs met, and living with emotional pain, chronic shame and disconnection from self. Client's often want to explore the impact of their early life and development, or focus on increasing their self-esteem and wellbeing, and many want to gain a deeper understanding of their patterns. Psychotherapy is an effective way to heal and live courageously.
I specialize in relationship distress (families, couples, individuals), trauma resolution, anxiety, depression and self-harming behaviors.
Are your relationships causing distress? Feeling overwhelmingly anxious or depressed? Repeating old tired patterns? These problems, while distressing, are signs that you are ready to make changes - letting go of what is not working and learning new ways of being. As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer you and your family confidential, creative and effective support to make these important and compelling life changes. In our work together, you gain the tools and confidence to navigate and overcome life's problems - turning obstacles into opportunities for change, growth and transformation.
I specialize in relationship distress (families, couples, individuals), trauma resolution, anxiety, depression and self-harming behaviors.
Are your relationships causing distress? Feeling overwhelmingly anxious or depressed? Repeating old tired patterns? These problems, while distressing, are signs that you are ready to make changes - letting go of what is not working and learning new ways of being. As an experienced psychotherapist, I offer you and your family confidential, creative and effective support to make these important and compelling life changes. In our work together, you gain the tools and confidence to navigate and overcome life's problems - turning obstacles into opportunities for change, growth and transformation.
Stephanie Kelsey Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, BSN, RN
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
We are here on this planet together, often experiencing similar life events and yet we feel we might not feel we can talk with others about what we think are 'too personal' experiences. I have been that quiet and alone person, not sure how to heal or grow or move beyond difficult events. You do not need to suffer alone. Reaching out to a therapist is a way to talk about the stuff that feels overwhelming or too embarrassing or confusing to manage on your own. Talking with a therapist can also bring new insights and expansion of the heart. Reach out and let's see if we could be a good team together.
We are here on this planet together, often experiencing similar life events and yet we feel we might not feel we can talk with others about what we think are 'too personal' experiences. I have been that quiet and alone person, not sure how to heal or grow or move beyond difficult events. You do not need to suffer alone. Reaching out to a therapist is a way to talk about the stuff that feels overwhelming or too embarrassing or confusing to manage on your own. Talking with a therapist can also bring new insights and expansion of the heart. Reach out and let's see if we could be a good team together.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, addiction, chronic illness/pain, and chronic stress.
Email or call me today to set up a free consultation and see if I’m the right fit for you.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, addiction, chronic illness/pain, and chronic stress.
Email or call me today to set up a free consultation and see if I’m the right fit for you.
My approach to therapy is embodied, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of the whole person who is sitting in front of me.
This modality can help us to work on a deeper level to gently explore the root causes of anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, shame, low self-worth, isolation, and relationship difficulties. N-A-R-M holds the view that every person has within them the capacity to connect to their inherent sense of wholeness and aliveness.
My approach to therapy is embodied, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of the whole person who is sitting in front of me.
This modality can help us to work on a deeper level to gently explore the root causes of anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, shame, low self-worth, isolation, and relationship difficulties. N-A-R-M holds the view that every person has within them the capacity to connect to their inherent sense of wholeness and aliveness.
My practice focuses on working with trauma (trained in Domestic Violence and Child Abuse), navigating complex family dynamics, addressing anxiety and depression, guiding clients through life transitions, and supporting individuals experiencing grief.
Central to my approach is a client-centered methodology, where each person's unique journey is honored and respected. During sessions, I integrate mindfulness practices, fostering a deep connection between emotions and bodily experiences.
My practice focuses on working with trauma (trained in Domestic Violence and Child Abuse), navigating complex family dynamics, addressing anxiety and depression, guiding clients through life transitions, and supporting individuals experiencing grief.
Central to my approach is a client-centered methodology, where each person's unique journey is honored and respected. During sessions, I integrate mindfulness practices, fostering a deep connection between emotions and bodily experiences.
Wendy Conquest
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, IBP, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Currently I am seeing couples who have already been working through the discovery of sex addiction and betrayal trauma, have both done some work and healing and are now ready to move to the next stage of healing.
I am a certified sex addiction & trauma therapist. I pride myself to be educated and trained in the current cutting-edge modalities of BrainSpotting, attachment based couples therapy and somatic psychotherapy. I have written two books: one on sex addiction and one on betrayal trauma and co-host a podcast: Conversations on Sex, Addiction and Relationships.
Currently I am seeing couples who have already been working through the discovery of sex addiction and betrayal trauma, have both done some work and healing and are now ready to move to the next stage of healing.
I am a certified sex addiction & trauma therapist. I pride myself to be educated and trained in the current cutting-edge modalities of BrainSpotting, attachment based couples therapy and somatic psychotherapy. I have written two books: one on sex addiction and one on betrayal trauma and co-host a podcast: Conversations on Sex, Addiction and Relationships.
* Manage stress, overwhelm, anger and life transitions effectively * Achieve greater balance * Resolve anxiety/panic, excessive worry and obsessions * Improve low self-esteem, motivation, procrastination and depression * Recover from trauma/abuse * Supportive therapy and rebuilding skills after loss of a loved one, job loss, divorce * Individual relationship counseling * Personal Growth Issues
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.
* Manage stress, overwhelm, anger and life transitions effectively * Achieve greater balance * Resolve anxiety/panic, excessive worry and obsessions * Improve low self-esteem, motivation, procrastination and depression * Recover from trauma/abuse * Supportive therapy and rebuilding skills after loss of a loved one, job loss, divorce * Individual relationship counseling * Personal Growth Issues
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.
I offer trauma-focused and transpersonally-oriented psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for those who need capable support for healing.
There are times where life presents challenges that can feel and seem insurmountable. Childhood wounding, difficulties with relationships, abuse, discrimination, divorce/separations, existential crisis, and transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. Often our family, friends, and larger community, if we are connected to them, do not know to help or are compromised themselves and cannot. This is when the proverbial "... hits the fan." In some larger way, we might be able to see what is happening as an opportunity to grow, but what has happened or is happening is so painful we need strong support to get through and grow from it.
I offer trauma-focused and transpersonally-oriented psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for those who need capable support for healing.
There are times where life presents challenges that can feel and seem insurmountable. Childhood wounding, difficulties with relationships, abuse, discrimination, divorce/separations, existential crisis, and transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. Often our family, friends, and larger community, if we are connected to them, do not know to help or are compromised themselves and cannot. This is when the proverbial "... hits the fan." In some larger way, we might be able to see what is happening as an opportunity to grow, but what has happened or is happening is so painful we need strong support to get through and grow from it.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.