Therapists in Boulder, CO

(My practice is currently full). I work with people who are looking to feel connected to themselves & others, no longer limited by the patterning, conditioning, stories, triggers, attachment styles & past pains that have been interfering with your life & relationships. The foundation of my therapy is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, heal & grow in new ways. I see you as the expert of your life and experiences, & I see my role as a support, catalyst, guide & companion on your journey of transformation. I prefer swimming in the deep waters, cherishing & respecting the uniqueness of everyone's process.

For over 20 years, I have helped people in various life transitions discover deep-rooted happiness in their lives. We work together to find meaning, purpose and satisfaction in relationships, career, spiritual pursuits as well as discovering and finding life passions. The greatest obstacles to our happiness are often ingrained attitudes we have about our lives that have been left unexamined. I have huge success with helping men find and uncover their greatest selves.

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.

We begin by exploring how you want your life to be better. You may be looking to restore a vitality or sense of yourself that has gone missing. You may be at the mercy of your emotions, unable to calm yourself or engage your rational thinking and this is wreaking havoc on yourself, your relationships and your work. You need some understanding and skills to bring balance back into your life. You may have a trauma history that is keeping you awake at night and interfering with your ability to function effectively. Your unique circumstances and goals inform the journey ahead.

I believe connecting with my clients is the foundation to change. I enjoy building collaborative partnerships to foster feelings of safety, empathy and growth in the therapeutic process. Therapy is a safe space meant for each individual to bring any concerns to the session without judgment.

Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.

Is your child or teenager angry, irritable, agitated, tearful? Worried, moody, emotional? Having difficulty expressing feelings and communicating? Unable to focus, can't sit still? Are you looking for practical parenting or personal skills or wondering how to enhance communication and relationships in your family? Or experiencing distressing symptoms from traumatic experience(s)? If so, I can help! I specialize in identifying, creating strategies for, and clearing emotional and behavioral patterns in children, teens, and adults. I create personalized, practical strategies for children and teens and assist parents in creating family dynamics that balance the needs of all family members.

My therapeutic approach stands at the intersection of the eastern mind and western psychology. My background in contemplative psychology, depth psychology, indigenous medicine traditions, gestalt, yoga, bodywork, ayurveda, and dance informs the work I do. I'm passionate about working with adults and teens who are seeking support on their journey towards transformation, wholeness, self-acceptance, authenticity, creativity, passion, and play. I am constantly in awe of the potency of the therapist-client relationship.

I am currently offering Individual, Family, and Group Therapy. My Individual Therapy work focuses on issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Mood Issues, and others. I offer EMDR treatment which is very effective in treating PTSD symptoms and treatment-resistant mood issues. My Group Therapy programs include Wilderness Therapy Programs and, newly introduced groups which focus on RPG (role-playing game)/Game Therapy. My RPG Groups focus on social skills, impulse control, and collaborative story-telling. I am currently accepting new clients for Teen and Adult groups.

Are you thinking about breaking a pattern that no longer serves you? Often feel like an outsider? Wanting to understand threads between past, present experiences, and possibilities ahead? Utilizing a variety of approaches, I can offer perspective and help you feel understood in order to create change in your life. I provide an affirming space for a lot of people who have had previously unsatisfactory experiences in therapy including LGBTQIA folks. I have extensive training beyond just getting licensed to practice therapy. Working with a clinically astute, sincere therapist can be life-changing.

We are living in a time of uncertainty, and for many, fear is a part of our every day lives. The healing and answers we seek go beyond band-aid approaches or comforting words. To heal our wounds, and live with the realities of life's unpredictability, we need all of us. And you need all of you, together, and whole. As you access a visceral awareness of your body and listen to your intuitive heart, your healing begins. Tapping into your mind’s creativity to unearth internal wisdom and external resources, all your parts together can mend traumatic injuries and weave together a new path.

Thank you for visiting my website. I hope the information you find here will be helpful to you. I have been a licensed Masters level therapist since 1991, specializing in anxiety disorders. I came to this profession through my own personal experience with severe anxiety. As a young woman, I suffered from panic disorder and agoraphobia, and I found my life increasingly limited by my fears. In my practice, I have devoted myself to helping others find freedom from disabling anxiety. I provide specialized treatment for children, adolescents and adults- all ages can suffer from these life limiting anxiety conditions.

Ryan, aka "Coach Vigh" or "Vigh", takes an integrative approach to Therapeutic Mentoring by utilizing multiple theoretical models, in addition to educational strategies, to best fit an individual client's needs. "My approach emerged from my formal instruction in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Psychology, my experience working in the field for 15 years, as well as my desire to instill positive changes in someone such as those that my mentor was able to foster in me."

By now it is obvious to me that we-humans are both individuals and parts of our social systems: our families, friends, sexual identities, gender identities, racial identities, class identities, spiritual and political creeds. Some of these influences are conscious, but much of them are unconscious. The unconscious can be a source of inspiration, or it can be the source of painful repetition. My clients are working to expand their awareness of the systems they are embedded in, and work through the obstacles and restrictions to living their lives with purpose.

Are you hoping to uncover your inner wisdom and shift your life with the support of wholistic methods intertwined with counseling? If so, I can help you. I help sensitive people heal emotional roadblocks so they can finally trust themselves, understand their purpose and find greater emotional and spiritual freedom. Many of my clients go from surviving to thriving when they learn how to listen to and embody their true selves. If you are tired of the same disappointing cycle, I can help you close this difficult chapter and discover your soul essence, so you can finally feel confident and enlivened as the true author of your own life.

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.