Psychodynamic Therapists in Estes Park, CO

As a social worker, Laura believes that relationships are at the core of our well-being and works to make the therapeutic relationship central, characterized by empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness. Laura helps clients achieve change through gaining insight into unconscious processes, resolving unresolved conflicts, and developing healthier ways of coping with emotions and relationships. Laura works to provide a supportive environment that allows clients to explore solutions and integrate their experiences by facilitating self-exploration, self-acceptance, and personal growth.

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.

Hi, I am Alyssa Syrdal and I am the owner and primary clinician at Juniper Therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and their families. My background is in early childhood development and working with children with special needs and their families. Alongside my work with children with special needs I studied and gained great understanding and experience in working with those struggling or in recovery for an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns. In recent years I have done extensive work with children and their families regarding trauma processing, behaviors and other emotional disturbances.

Jessica Studer is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work. She is trained in psychodynamic, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitation Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) approaches. She has over a decade or experience in the mental health field working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD and life transitions. Her passion and expertise is helping people better understand how they are in relationship with others, healing from past traumas and navigating unjust systems.

I am a mother of two with an extensive background in treatment of adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and life stressors. My practice is well suited for those who need to have therapy appointments during their work day or at a time when children are in school. I understand the demands of balancing professional life and self care. I see our work together as a collaboration and a partnership. Respect and openness are essential pieces that we need to offer to each other. We will work as a team to identify areas that you seek to improve, formulate goals and ways that you can be empowered to meet these goals.

I am an AEDP and Emotionally-Focused therapist working with individual adults on transforming challenges with mood, relationships and trauma into flourishing. While we will have specific goals for therapy, ultimately my hope is that you feel more alive, authentic, connected, resilient and self-accepting. We start by building a safe and trusting environment within which vulnerabilities, difficult experiences and unhelpful patterns can emerge and new experiments in thinking, feeling and relating can be attempted. This takes courage, and it can feel risky to speak the truth, to embrace disowned feelings, even just to receive support.

I offer in-person and/or on-line psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy. My approach aims to resolve longstanding patterns that keep clients from embodying their potential, preventing their ability to meet novelty flexibly, to be in relationships, to parent effectively, or to look creatively towards a future. Sometimes our psychological, spiritual, physiologic, relational and creative resources are depleted or undeveloped. My intention is to help access these resources, whether my clients are looking for supportive psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, or wanting to take a deeper look inside with psychoanalysis.

Hello, I'm Blake, a therapist based in Boulder who enjoys helping people find more freedom in their lives. I use somatic, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based modalities to help process challenging emotions and discover new ways of being in the world. My approach to therapy is embodied, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of the whole person who is sitting in front of me. I have specialized and ongoing training in the Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM), a therapeutic technique that focuses on addressing attachment, relational, and developmental trauma (C-PTSD).

Hello! I work with adolescents and young adults (ages 10-22) who are struggling with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, or substance use. I also work with clients who are exploring their individual identity as part of the LGBTQ+ community, or just trying to figure out their interests and goals. Adolescence and young adulthood can be a tricky time! I take pride in offering a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment for every individual and recognize that building a consistent, strong rapport will be the most valuable component of a therapeutic relationship.

Getting in touch with your emotional self can feel overwhelming and scary. As your therapist, I will create a safe and supportive space for you to engage deeper with your thoughts and emotions. I believe that we are all experts in our lives, and with the right support and tools, we have the power to make changes to create a meaningful and enriching life. It is crucial to acknowledge the significant role that social, cultural, and environmental factors play in our overall health and ability to cope with stress. My approach combines elements of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

I believe that we all have an innate capacity to heal and simply need the right support and environment to begin that process. I’m here to hold a safe and compassionate container within which you can explore your psycho-somatic-emotional world, grow in self-compassion, and reconnect with the parts of you that are needing the most care. I believe the body holds answers to our deepest questions. My work is rooted in Somatic Experiencing and I support clients in nervous system regulation in order to grow their capacity to hold life’s complexities. Honoring and supporting clients’ choice and agency is foundational to my practice.

Hello and welcome! My goal in therapy is to help you navigate the challenges you have in life through understanding your past experiences, relational wounds, and current situation. You are the true expert on yourself, and even so, sometimes life is difficult. During these times you can feel stuck and at a loss for how to make meaningful change. I'm here to serve as a guide, helping you explore your past and present with empathy, humor, curiosity, and ever increasing self-compassion.

The question I see on the face of almost every new client I meet is: Where do I even begin?! You likely have a complicated story to tell and need someone to help you untangle it, but WOW does that feel daunting. The foundation of my practice is relationally psychodynamic, which is a fancy way of saying I want to help you understand the patterns in your life, help bring to the surface unconscious motivations that have led to self-defeating behaviors, and help you understand how your relationships have affected how you experience trust, safety, and connection. I use humor and metaphor, and value building a strong therapeutic alliance.

I currently have 2 openings for private pay clients. Do you feel dissatisfied with life, directionless, or unsure how to feel happier? Maybe you find yourself stuck in the same old patterns - replaying the same painful memories, worries, and negative self-talk. I can help! I help clients with mental health issues, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. My clients have told me I make therapy feel comfortable and they actually look forward to therapy. I am easy-going, caring, and non-judgmental. I will be your biggest cheerleader and coconspirator so you can live according to your values and build a life worth living.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

During our session, you will be welcomed with genuine compassion, a sense of humor, and a supportive non-judgmental environment. We will work together to discover your strengths, and overcome obstacles and barriers that are standing in your way. Whether you are going through a transition, burdened with anxiety, depression, trauma, family, relationship, work conflict, or parenting stressors, I understand what it feels like to struggle and I use creative individualized methods to help you navigate through tough times and foster your own resilience and help you thrive.

Jen Jackson is a dually licensed clinician with over 10 years of experience in various areas in mental health settings and populations. As a licensed clinical social worker and licensed addictions counselor, Jen realizes the value of a judgment free therapeutic relationship. She draws from a variety of evidence based practices and believes in customizing the treatment for her clients through a trauma informed lens. Jen’s areas of interest include severe and persistent mental illness, affective disorders, autism spectrum disorders with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, trauma related disorders and substance use disorders.