Therapists in Broomfield, CO

Do you find the state of the world overwhelming, or question your purpose in life? Are you exhausted from fighting with your partner, but don't want to give up on the love you share? Or maybe, your family is having a hard time coping with a member coming out LGBT+? Whatever unique challenges you're facing, it's important to me to contribute to creating an atmosphere where you feel welcomed and comfortable to share what's going on. My goal is to collaborate with you to make the changes you desire more manageable.

You expect a lot of yourself, and when you struggle to keep up, you feel guilty and your inner critic pulls out the megaphone. Even when you have some time to relax, you find yourself focusing on all the other shit you "should" be doing. Maybe you want more from life and you're not sure what that looks like or how to make it happen, and you want your inner critic to quiet down and take a day off (or two!) I offer traditional "talk therapy" as well as Brainspotting, which is a bottom-up approach to treating trauma, performance anxiety, and other concerns.

I specialize in person-centered, humanistic counseling. I believe that the counseling relationship is the biggest predictor for successful outcomes. I hold my clients in the highest regard and create a space to process what may be keeping you stuck so you can gain clarity to move forward. Counseling can soften the sharp edges of the unknown, help provide new perspectives, and turn uncertainty into hope. Create meaningful and intentional change with genuine support and connection. I will lead you back to your values with acceptance and compassion. Find your way through this chapter and build a solid foundation for the next.

I work with individuals struggling with the effects of unresolved trauma, which can look like experiences of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as challenges in relationships and sex life. My counseling incorporates a mind/ body approach that is based on an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and that is highly attuned to cultural and societal context so as to promote more possibilities for healing. My aspiration is to support my clients to feel keenly aware of their sense of empowerment, agency, and wholeness in the present moment rather than feeling defenseless against overwhelming emotions and bodily states.

The work I do with clients is rooted in the belief that connecting with all of the parts that make us who we are and forming meaningful relationships with our surrounding community (both human and non-human) can help us find solid ground in times of stress, trauma, and challenging life transitions. I specialize in helping children, teens and young adults develop the skills to find nervous system regulation, form healthy attachments, and build skills to manage anxiety and depression. I predominantly (and not exclusively) work with folks in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, believing that every body deserves a caring space to heal and restore

We are a Colorado-based collective of therapists bringing our rich backgrounds together to help clients integrate and move through challenges. We provide diverse approaches to meet our clients needs and support them where they are. Our therapists support clients of all ages working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic illness, recovery, grief, as well as other challenges that can arise in everyday life. Each therapist brings their own unique perspective and experience to the therapeutic relationship, and all of our providers are dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care.

Life is complex. It can be difficult to gain clarity as to what we want... what we need... where we want to go. The human experience is unique, which is why I approach counseling with openness, authenticity, acceptance, and radical presence to join those seeking to expand awareness and make meaningful change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

If you have come to this site. . . remember to breathe. . . in a way that you know you are breathing. . . I remind myself of this on a regular basis. . . There is more to you than you might think. . . Therapy is an invitation to re-discover a compassionate, curious, and wise energy that was always within you, but blocked by well-intentioned and sometimes extreme parts of you. I believe you deserve some sense of how I work. I also believe a good therapist continues to do their own work. . . which is why I meditate and meet regularly with trusted colleagues and we literally take turns being therapist and client with each other.

Sometimes, you feel so overwhelmed you wish someone else could step in and live life for you for a while. You're juggling too much and you're worried that if things don't change for you soon, you will hit a breaking point and everything will fall apart around you. The coping skills that have worked for you in the past have stopped working, and now you're wondering if they ever worked that well in the first place. You hope therapy can answer your questions and help you cope. If part of this process for you has been wondering if your anxiety is related to trauma you've experienced in your past, then you have landed in the right place.

Who do you turn to when your partner has stopped acknowledging, considering, or appreciating you? When you’re afraid that you won’t get the kind of love you need? Or the kind of respect you crave from your family or partner? Do you notice that the more you try to achieve these things, you feel more distant? Maybe there’s a recent change in your family that you didn’t see coming. You want to stay emotionally connected with them but you notice yourself drifting away. You desperately want a deep connection, to know you’re doing the right thing.

Life's challenges can feel dark, heavy, or even impossible to deal with. Most people who start therapy feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns. Do any of the following resonate with you? You fight all the time with your partner. Your energy levels are at an all time low. You feel dread, fear, strange thoughts, and a pounding heart. You wake up every morning feeling overwhelmed and depressed. It is possible to feel better. Imagine a life where you could...Control how you respond to anxious thoughts. Get to the root of problems and solve them instead of using band-aids. Have the loving relationships you've always wanted.

In our work together, my intention is to hold a space in which you can begin to relate to yourself with a sense of curiosity and gentleness. This includes growing the capacity to be with your internal experience, as it is, without the need to numb or distract in ways that are destructive or self-harming. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is integral to the healing that takes place in therapy. When we feel safe enough to trust and open up, then we can begin the work we need to do on ourselves.

I believe that we are all born on this planet as whole, worthy human beings. I also believe that our various lived experiences — including trauma in all its forms — can have a big impact on our beliefs about ourselves and the ways we show up in the world. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get back in touch with your most authentic Self and uncover whatever it is that's preventing you from living your most joyful life. I work from a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative perspective, offering a non-judgmental space for clients to explore all parts of themselves.

Do you feel empty, disconnected, ashamed, or like no one truly understands you? Difficult, traumatic, and challenging experiences are a normal part of being human and can cause us to end up feeling alone and isolated. I believe in the healing power of connection, where being truly seen, heard, and accepted by another empowers you to find a sense of wholeness and true acceptance of self. Through creating a collaborative, safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space, my goal is to walk with you into true connection with yourself and others, and to find a sense of deep resonance and healing within your heart and soul.

By now you may feel like you've tried everything. Perhaps your home has become a battleground, filled with fights that repeat over and over without any progress. Maybe you feel like you have hit a wall with your partner and aren’t sure how to move forward, or maybe you feel stuck, watching from the sidelines as your child navigates the many challenges of adolescence. Taking action can help resolve these feelings of helplessness and taking the initiative to seek treatment is the first step forward. If you or your child is struggling to live a fulfilling life—or even struggling to make it through the day—it’s time to seek help.

Love Letter to a Future Client: There is so much to be afraid of in this life, ranging from what people think of you to the fate of the human race. And yet, fear is not the answer. Fear tells us to hide, avoid, and submit. Fear tells us to avoid the things that we really want to do or be because we might fail, get hurt, or be rejected. I do not promise to erase fear. Fear is just a part of being human - I am afraid sometimes, too! What I can tell you is that I help people every day to make the choices and take the risks – even in the face of fear – that lead to a life of purpose, meaning, connection, creativity, and joy.

The cycles of overwhelm, internalized aggression, and self-abandonment are not solitary experiences - they happen as complex responses to trauma, stress, depression, grief, and disconnect. Whether you are struggling with addiction, life transitions, or any challenging pattern, the impulse to escape the present moment can influence a painful cycle of suffering. In the process of reclaiming the self, we cannot approach healing on a solely cognitive level. Every aspect of the collective self holds the wounds and wisdom that, if honored in mutual regard, can guide an individual towards profound growth.

Ever feel like you are not enough or that some days it is hard to get out of bed? Do you feel like life is overwhelming? Has a past trauma or loss kept you from living life fully? I believe that these thoughts, feelings, and emotions can play into depression, anxiety, PTS and other less helpful coping skills. Through growth and development you will experience a fuller life and feelings will start to be manageable and you can imagine going through life with a clear sense of self. As Carl Rogers said "The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change".

Life is full of ups and downs. Therapy helps you make sense of it all, and feel more equipped to manage the difficult times. Whether your difficulties are related to past trauma, internalized negative messages you’ve received about yourself, anxiety about taking up space, or a need to be perfect and please others, I believe it’s never too late to start the journey of healing and self understanding. I specialize in trauma and PTSD recovery, family of origin issues, and identity exploration. I also help folks with a range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, identity related stress, and academic/work issues.