Therapists in Boulder, CO

The difference between a glass half empty and one half full is a matter of shifting perspective. Sounds simple, but years of trauma, habitual behaviors, and thinking patterns can train our brains to see only what we expect to see. Research has shown that these brain patterns can be shifted at any time in life. New brain based therapies such as brainspotting make this process more accessible, creating shifts in your feeling and thinking states that lead to more balance and emotional well-being. Learning to recognize and listen to your body's innate intelligence is the first step.

There are few things in life that we are able to do without the help of another person. Emotional pain can feel insurmountable when you are struggling with it on your own. You do not have to be alone with these overwhelming feelings. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families. I have a particular interest in working with adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, self-image, anxiety, mood disorders, abuse and/or relational problems. I also work with children and families around issues of trauma, school problems, and communication difficulties.

Are you feeling stuck in your life, stressed out, and disconnected from yourself and others? Is there a part of you that knows there is more to your life and to your potential? You may have recently experienced a big life transition (a health, relationship, or career change) and, moving forward, you want to realign with what is truly important for you. Or perhaps this has been a longer journey of increasing dissatisfaction and you are ready to reconnect with your sense of vitality, motivation, and well-being.

Are you living the life you want? I use Gestalt, Existential, psychodynamic, body-oriented, group, couples, and family systems therapy as a way of looking at underlying issues. The aim is personal transformation and more creative living. I have a background in working with addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, self neglect, and abandonment issues. We will focus on self-care, life transitions, self-expression, and support for an abundant life. I especially like working with people where they feel stuck and unable to move forward. My overall approach involves helping people move from the spirit of seriousness to the spirit of play.

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!

Therapy can be an intimidating undertaking. Rachael’s goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and welcoming space to explore areas of your life that you would like to address. Rachael brings a holistic approach to her therapy. She works with you to explore your background, environment, patterns of behavior, core beliefs, and experiences that have impacted you in both positive and negative ways. Together you can examine your interpersonal relationships, identify your strengths, and find solutions to everyday difficulties. She hopes that you will have a restored sense of self that helps you to achieve your personal goals.

Are you living a balanced life? f you are feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, career or life in general…If you have been struggling with the painful feelings of depression or anxiety…or struggling with ADHD symptoms, substance use, poor boundaries at work or home, or going through life transitions, I am here to listen and support you.

Being a human in the world is both an inherently beautiful and painful process. Grief, loss and trauma shape the ways that we approach our daily lives, and sometimes the pain that accompanies these experiences becomes more than anyone can manage on their own. We develop coping strategies in an effort to safely navigate the world, and occasionally these coping strategies become problematic or no longer work for us. Change can be hard and it can be scary, but it can also be exciting and fulfilling; my hope is to help create space to access the range of experiences that arise through the therapeutic process.

As a leading Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Ryan has been helping individuals overcome addiction since 2014. He currently works with men who are recovering from sexual addiction and their partners to help them recover from Betrayal Trauma. He has helped many individuals and families find the healing and restoration they are seeking and is confident that he can help you find healing as well. In addition to working with individuals healing from addiction of all kinds, he also specializes in providing counseling for those seeking to recover from symptoms of anxiety and depression using state of the art therapies.

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.

All of us have been hurt and humiliated, and some of us have suffered real trauma, neglect or abuse. We try to bury these experiences, and in order to live we develop ways to protect ourselves that typically involve blame, withdrawal, anger, drugs, manipulation and more. The therapeutic answer involves first resolving thoughts, feelings and behaviors born of actual or perceived past experiences, and secondly discovering an inner core of strength. Psychotherapy facilitates a sense of greater confidence and compassion, and fosters new awareness of connection and belonging. My interest and skill is in being useful to you in this process.

Are you struggling with something? You might feel like life isn’t as vibrant as it once was, or relationships are fraught with conflict. It can be difficult to get out of these places in life on our own. You might feel like it’s best to tough it out or figure it out alone, but you don’t have to. Most of my clients struggle with depression and trauma which causes their lives to feel less like places of their own creation and more like somewhere they just ended up. Many of my clients are elders looking for an existential experience, but I welcome clients of all backgrounds who are feeling "stuck" and are seeking agency and meaning.

Boulder & Niwot. We come to live our inspired life and relationships because of, not in spite of, our greatest challenges and pain. Every painful experience has at its center a great gift: the opportunity to live from a broader more joyful and peaceful place. I work with couples and individuals through the inevitable transitions of life supporting you as you learn how to shift from fear-based to trust and inspiration based choices.

I am interested in working with a person who is committed to understanding and undertaking the therapeutic process. This looks like a willingness to be vulnerable and honest, to dig deep into the state of their mind and body and address the traumas that they may be holding, and ultimately to develop a relationship with me that can facilitate their healing. I specialize in eating disorders, depression, anxiety, family and relational conflicts, and women's issues.

The PWCB is a center dedicated to the prevention, support, and treatment of maternal and family mental health challenges. The PWCB consists of five licensed perinatal mental health specialists, graduate level interns, a reproductive psychiatrist, acupuncturist, naturopath, infant/child sleep specialist, and lactation consultant all of whom are speciality trained in reproductive and perinatal mental health.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between therapist and client, and that by working together we can help you move toward understanding and healing. Your job is to be curious about yourself. Mine is to inspire and assist you in exploring the unknown, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar. I strive to kindly challenge the way people think, and to be challenged myself. I am honored when asked to be present in challenging times, and work to balance holding room for discomfort while helping you discover how to move forward. My ultimate goal is to help you heal by building upon our respect, honesty, and mindfulness.

My ideal client struggles with learning differences (such as ADHD/ADD, focus/concentration, disorganization, and non-verbal learning disorders) and/or mental health struggles (including addiction, anxiety, depression, and other mood/ personality disorders) that impact executive function. My ideal client is looking to master the healthy habits and lifestyle skills needed to accomplish their unique goals. My ideal client wants to feel their best within their own mind and body, build self-confidence and get life back onto a happier and healthier track.