UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Boulder, CO

Are you an adult, experiencing health, relationship, or transitional challenges? Perhaps you are a caregiver, you are facing the death of a loved one, or you are just wanting emotional support. Do you seek greater self-awareness or need more self-care? I work with people who are experiencing challenges with grief, problematic relationships or roles, and trying to balance self-care with the care of others. My person-centered, compassionate, and mindful approach can help you attain more wisdom, strength, and peace in your life. Discover more ease with life's many changes and more joy in your heart!

Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.

Does life feel heavy and demanding right now? Perhaps you are tired and you are feeling more anxiety or sadness than usual. There IS a way for you to reconnect with your inner wisdom and brilliance. You CAN learn to reset your mind and body. THERAPY is one way to do this. It is a space in which you can speak openly about the past and identify what you need NOW. TODAY you can make a change.

Are you looking for change? Trying to undo barriers to change? I'm passionate about helping client's recover from childhood trauma, move beyond substance addiction, find new ways of relating to themselves and the world, and explore their humanness and spiritual selves as they grow towards fulfilling life-long pursuits or desires. My work with clients is direct and compassionate, oriented towards the relational and existential aspects of Life, and also mindfulness-based. Let's look at and move through the barriers preventing your full engagement in Life and its desirable pursuits. Old stories about self need no longer hold you back.

Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, fear, anger or emptiness? Are your relationships unsatisfying? Do you find yourself doing the same things over and over, even though you don’t like the results? Is it hard to know what you want, or how best to take care of yourself? Having a compassionate counselor can help you to see these difficulties as opportunities to learn more about yourself and the past that shaped you, and to build inner strength to rise to the present challenge.

In my psychotherapy sessions, I like to include Biofeedback monitoring of heart rate and breathing chemistry to give me useful information in treatment planning and to help empower clients in greater self-regulation/self-control. I provide many skills for clients to practice. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral techniques along with psychophysiological (biofeedback), transpersonal, and Somatic Experiencing stress and trauma release approaches. I also work with optimizing performance in any area whether sports, music, speaking, acting, or reducing anxiety. My motto is OPT for the BEST which is my acronym for Optimal Performance Training for the Body, Emotions, Spirit, and Thoughts.

We all face challenges as we move through life. These challenges can be magnified when we repeat old ways of coping. These old habits may have originally helped us deal with difficult situations, but they may no longer serve us. At times, we may not even be aware of these habits at all. My job is to assist you in recognizing and understanding these outdated habits and in transforming them from automatic reactions into behaviors that are governed by conscious choices. Whether you are new to therapy or have had prior experience I will help you meet your current challenges so that you can live your best life.

At times we all find ourselves conflicted and unsure about next steps in life. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work and other evidence-based approaches to help my clients heal inner wounds, resolve relationship conflicts and help them discover their true essence, congruency and peace within and the world around. Through mind-body connection we can uncover and transform conscious and unconscious schemas/beliefs driving your life and release the constraints that are holding you back from moving forward.

Struggling with your relationship, loss of a loved one, job difficulties, poor self esteem? Sometimes no matter what you've tried you find yourself repeating old patterns, feeling stuck. There is help. We'll start wherever you are on your life's journey. We'll talk about your situation, your goals. With warmth and compassion, I'll offer practical solutions, support, guidance, problem solving, self understanding and self discovery. People report relief after just a few sessions.

It takes courage to seek help. I believe that every person can benefit from self-reflection and developing more effective ways to cope with the difficult parts of life. I strive to create collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients with respect for each person's autonomy and strength. I aim to meet clients where they're at with empathy and compassion. I have experience and feel competent working with people facing various mental health struggles, including anxiety and depression, as well as those wanting support as they navigate life transitions and/or difficulties in both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Many of us do. We try to push them away until one day that no longer works, and then we panic. Maybe you struggle with worry, a fierce inner critic, trauma, or feeling sad or numb. Perhaps a difficult loss or breakup feels unbearable. Maybe you’d like more clarity about your feelings and how to express your emotions. If this sounds like you, I’d like to help. As painful as these times can be, there is potential for deep personal growth. I can help you find some relief from these struggles, and in the process come away with greater self awareness, confidence, and self compassion.

We all experience pain and confusion, although at times in our life it feels like too much. Counseling provides the opportunity to let go of struggling and open to our pain and confusion in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I work well with individuals and couples struggling with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and communication.

We provide individual, couple, parent-child and family counseling. Working with a variety of issues throughout the developmental lifespan, we focus on our client's strengths and go from there. We work with clients to create a treatment plan that reflects their personal goals, family priorities, and future dreams.

Jennifer Kubalak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience working directly with children, adolescents, teens, and their families. She supports those who have lived through adverse experiences and holds the space for her clients to bloom, blossom, heal, and grow. Jenn specializes in relational challenges, life transitions, and identity development. Jenn completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado.