Anxiety Therapists in Lafayette, CO
I specialize in working with females who are struggling with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma experiences as well as those who are experiencing unique changes due to female medical conditions such as endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders.
I also specialize in caregiver burnout. If you're a parent or a helping professional struggling with overwhelm and burnout symptoms, I can help you regain a sense of balance in your life. Trained in CBT, Person Centered Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, I utilize a combination of approaches in my work to support those who support others.
I specialize in working with females who are struggling with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma experiences as well as those who are experiencing unique changes due to female medical conditions such as endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders.
I also specialize in caregiver burnout. If you're a parent or a helping professional struggling with overwhelm and burnout symptoms, I can help you regain a sense of balance in your life. Trained in CBT, Person Centered Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, I utilize a combination of approaches in my work to support those who support others.
We are living in a world of unknowns creating more stress and anxiety than ever before.
I specialize in EMDR therapy which is used in sorting through small and big traumas, as well as, negative belief systems and cognitive distortions. Our internal thoughts are programmed along the way of life and sometimes they need some tweaking and correcting in order for a person to move in the direction they desire to go.
We are living in a world of unknowns creating more stress and anxiety than ever before.
I specialize in EMDR therapy which is used in sorting through small and big traumas, as well as, negative belief systems and cognitive distortions. Our internal thoughts are programmed along the way of life and sometimes they need some tweaking and correcting in order for a person to move in the direction they desire to go.
Why psychoanalysis? In a world demanding of standards, success, happiness, etc. -or else you're dysfunctional-, psychoanalysis offers a space where adaptation is not the goal, it does not aim at 'making you normal', the main focus is desire. Causing the ability to respond to desire in a singular manner, yours, constitutes the core of the discipline, the cure happens in addition. A life where desire is present is worth living, analysis is a unique approach to get and stay there. I am an Argentinian psychoanalyst trained in Freudian and Lacanian analysis, an ABD PhD Candidate and doctoral researcher for the University of Buenos Aires.
Why psychoanalysis? In a world demanding of standards, success, happiness, etc. -or else you're dysfunctional-, psychoanalysis offers a space where adaptation is not the goal, it does not aim at 'making you normal', the main focus is desire. Causing the ability to respond to desire in a singular manner, yours, constitutes the core of the discipline, the cure happens in addition. A life where desire is present is worth living, analysis is a unique approach to get and stay there. I am an Argentinian psychoanalyst trained in Freudian and Lacanian analysis, an ABD PhD Candidate and doctoral researcher for the University of Buenos Aires.
I work with people who are highly sensitive, big feelers, caretakers, helping professionals who are experiencing overwhelm, burnout, anxiety/depression, and nervous system disregulation.
Don’t get me wrong, we will still talk. If you want we’ll break down each and every aspect of a situation, identifying any unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns. I'm ready for that. I can listen forever and I love details. But ultimately, getting caught up in thinking is probably what got you here in the first place. What is often needed is to just feel.
I work with people who are highly sensitive, big feelers, caretakers, helping professionals who are experiencing overwhelm, burnout, anxiety/depression, and nervous system disregulation.
Don’t get me wrong, we will still talk. If you want we’ll break down each and every aspect of a situation, identifying any unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns. I'm ready for that. I can listen forever and I love details. But ultimately, getting caught up in thinking is probably what got you here in the first place. What is often needed is to just feel.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients achieve their goals whether that includes easing symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through difficult issues (current or past), increasing coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and/or identifying what's next in life.
My style of therapy is to focus on the client as a whole person living in a system that includes the people (family, friends, coworkers) around them as well as the environment in which they live, while also incorporating therapeutic techniques specifically tailored to each individual.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients achieve their goals whether that includes easing symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through difficult issues (current or past), increasing coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and/or identifying what's next in life.
My style of therapy is to focus on the client as a whole person living in a system that includes the people (family, friends, coworkers) around them as well as the environment in which they live, while also incorporating therapeutic techniques specifically tailored to each individual.
WELCOME! I ENJOY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS who are motivated to learn about themselves and their relationships~to their partner, family, work, creative endeavors and/or physical health. CLIENTS report that they appreciate my humor, compassion and interactive style. TOGETHER, we explore how specific patterns may be at the root of emotional, interpersonal and/or physical challenges. TO BRIDGE THE GAP that often occurs between insight and transformative change, I draw from my background in the MEDICAL FIELD, as well as from NEURO("BRAIN")SCIENCE, MINDFULNESS PRACTICES and current research regarding the intricate RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
WELCOME! I ENJOY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS who are motivated to learn about themselves and their relationships~to their partner, family, work, creative endeavors and/or physical health. CLIENTS report that they appreciate my humor, compassion and interactive style. TOGETHER, we explore how specific patterns may be at the root of emotional, interpersonal and/or physical challenges. TO BRIDGE THE GAP that often occurs between insight and transformative change, I draw from my background in the MEDICAL FIELD, as well as from NEURO("BRAIN")SCIENCE, MINDFULNESS PRACTICES and current research regarding the intricate RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
I work with teenagers and adults suffering from anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, and mild depression, and support parents.
I firmly believe that the first step is to recognize my client's strengths, allowing us to leverage their talents and overcome the challenges they face. I use different tools like talking therapy, somatic therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. My approach involved a lot of self-reflection and some work at home between sessions.
I work with teenagers and adults suffering from anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, and mild depression, and support parents.
I firmly believe that the first step is to recognize my client's strengths, allowing us to leverage their talents and overcome the challenges they face. I use different tools like talking therapy, somatic therapy, play therapy, and art therapy. My approach involved a lot of self-reflection and some work at home between sessions.
Issues I commonly work with include anxiety, OCD, panic, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anger, sexual trauma, intimate partner abuse, PTSD, childhood abuse/neglect, and medical trauma/chronic disease.
Special populations for which I have relevant professional or lived experiences include: step-parenting; military veterans/families; those processing theological deconstruction or psychological harm experienced within a religious context. I desire and welcome opportunities to work with clients from ethnic and cultural backgrounds different than my own.
Issues I commonly work with include anxiety, OCD, panic, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anger, sexual trauma, intimate partner abuse, PTSD, childhood abuse/neglect, and medical trauma/chronic disease.
Special populations for which I have relevant professional or lived experiences include: step-parenting; military veterans/families; those processing theological deconstruction or psychological harm experienced within a religious context. I desire and welcome opportunities to work with clients from ethnic and cultural backgrounds different than my own.
I offer a compassionate, non judgmental space for people struggling with depression and anxiety.
Are you struggling with the unexpected twists and turns of life? Need a quiet place to talk things over and plot a path forward? Sometimes we need time to pause and regain strength and resilience when we feel overwhelmed by life. We can work together to find that power inside that feels clouded right now. Therapy can often help you see things more clearly. I know it is not always easy to reach out for help, but you have taken the first step. I look forward to helping my clients grow and start taking care of themselves and their mental health, no matter what stage of their life they are at.
I offer a compassionate, non judgmental space for people struggling with depression and anxiety.
Are you struggling with the unexpected twists and turns of life? Need a quiet place to talk things over and plot a path forward? Sometimes we need time to pause and regain strength and resilience when we feel overwhelmed by life. We can work together to find that power inside that feels clouded right now. Therapy can often help you see things more clearly. I know it is not always easy to reach out for help, but you have taken the first step. I look forward to helping my clients grow and start taking care of themselves and their mental health, no matter what stage of their life they are at.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed by exhaustion and perfectionism, gripped by anxiety or scary intrusive thoughts, or struggling with OCD.
My approach integrates EMDR, ERP, parts work, and somatic, relational practices. Together we’ll slow down, notice what’s happening in your body, and explore the emotions beneath the surface. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, building practical tools and lasting resilience while easing patterns of anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed by exhaustion and perfectionism, gripped by anxiety or scary intrusive thoughts, or struggling with OCD.
My approach integrates EMDR, ERP, parts work, and somatic, relational practices. Together we’ll slow down, notice what’s happening in your body, and explore the emotions beneath the surface. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, building practical tools and lasting resilience while easing patterns of anxiety, depression, and OCD.
While many of my clients tend to be between the ages of 10 and 20, I also work with adults and seniors on their own issues, parenting practices, stress and anxiety management, and more.
The most common reasons people are seeking my help include anxiety, depression, trauma, and attention-related challenges. I am also well versed in issues related to sexuality, substance abuse, academic pressures, and more. With adults I work on anxiety/depression, stress, substance abuse, sexuality, spirituality, grief/loss, parenting, and life.
While many of my clients tend to be between the ages of 10 and 20, I also work with adults and seniors on their own issues, parenting practices, stress and anxiety management, and more.
The most common reasons people are seeking my help include anxiety, depression, trauma, and attention-related challenges. I am also well versed in issues related to sexuality, substance abuse, academic pressures, and more. With adults I work on anxiety/depression, stress, substance abuse, sexuality, spirituality, grief/loss, parenting, and life.
Underneath it all are you feeling sad, lonely and confused, overwhelmed by anxiety or anger?
It is possible to live from an empowered place of thriving, a place where you feel connected to your authentic self, living the life that you truly want, experiencing deep connection with the people and other beings around you. I work in an engaged, grounded and embodied way in partnership with Nature.
Underneath it all are you feeling sad, lonely and confused, overwhelmed by anxiety or anger?
It is possible to live from an empowered place of thriving, a place where you feel connected to your authentic self, living the life that you truly want, experiencing deep connection with the people and other beings around you. I work in an engaged, grounded and embodied way in partnership with Nature.
When working with children and adolescents, I specialize in anxiety, building coping and interpersonal skills, and healing through traumatic or confusing times and events.
When working with young adults I offer tools to help form identity and purpose while making sense of the world. With men, I work to improve the self for others to benefit. With children and teens I utilize a variety of techniques play therapy techniques. When working with Highly Sensitive People, I equip them to thrive with their wonderful traits.
When working with children and adolescents, I specialize in anxiety, building coping and interpersonal skills, and healing through traumatic or confusing times and events.
When working with young adults I offer tools to help form identity and purpose while making sense of the world. With men, I work to improve the self for others to benefit. With children and teens I utilize a variety of techniques play therapy techniques. When working with Highly Sensitive People, I equip them to thrive with their wonderful traits.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my therapy practice.
I consider it an honor to support individuals, couples, and families through life’s more challenging seasons. I believe therapy should be a focused, practical, and effective process—one that equips you with real tools to navigate your relationships and the parts of your life that may currently feel overwhelming or stuck. My approach is dynamic and results-oriented, grounded in the belief that meaningful change can happen in a relatively short period of time.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my therapy practice.
I consider it an honor to support individuals, couples, and families through life’s more challenging seasons. I believe therapy should be a focused, practical, and effective process—one that equips you with real tools to navigate your relationships and the parts of your life that may currently feel overwhelming or stuck. My approach is dynamic and results-oriented, grounded in the belief that meaningful change can happen in a relatively short period of time.
My aim is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to examine how your experiences may be limiting your ability to enjoy life fully. I believe our choices are deeply influenced by the information we have at any given moment. This information is derived from how we interpret our life experiences, forming a narrative that defines who we are.
My aim is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to examine how your experiences may be limiting your ability to enjoy life fully. I believe our choices are deeply influenced by the information we have at any given moment. This information is derived from how we interpret our life experiences, forming a narrative that defines who we are.
Maura Waltrip Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PT, LPC, NCC, SEP
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CO 80026
Life's challenges can catch us off guard, leading to chronic stress and anxiety that take a toll on us.
Feelings of safety come when we are seen, loved and valued and when we feel connected. My down-to-earth approach provides the support and comfort for a sense of safety to grow so that life can be lived with pleasure and creativity. Traumatic injury CAN be overcome and healed with guided attention to the wisdom of our bodies and innate capacity to heal.
Life's challenges can catch us off guard, leading to chronic stress and anxiety that take a toll on us.
Feelings of safety come when we are seen, loved and valued and when we feel connected. My down-to-earth approach provides the support and comfort for a sense of safety to grow so that life can be lived with pleasure and creativity. Traumatic injury CAN be overcome and healed with guided attention to the wisdom of our bodies and innate capacity to heal.
You are not alone; I have worked with many people with a variety of overwhelming feelings and anxiety.
When working together, you will learn tools on how to cope with overwhelming thoughts and emotions, how to work through difficult relationship situations, and how to feel more at peace. I also work with couples, children, and teens who are struggling. If you are a parent and are unsure how to help your child, I also am here to support you and your child.
You are not alone; I have worked with many people with a variety of overwhelming feelings and anxiety.
When working together, you will learn tools on how to cope with overwhelming thoughts and emotions, how to work through difficult relationship situations, and how to feel more at peace. I also work with couples, children, and teens who are struggling. If you are a parent and are unsure how to help your child, I also am here to support you and your child.
Are you able to accept yourself as you are right now, while also committing to change? While you may be seeking therapy to get rid of a problem, what if we turn toward that problem, listen to it, and even notice how it is taking care of you? Ironically, this is how problems seem to shift. You may struggle with your capacity to feel present and authentic in your relationships. These struggles may have roots in what you first learned about love and closeness as a little person. In our work you can learn to embrace, understand, and take good care of this early imprint in your adult relationships.
Are you able to accept yourself as you are right now, while also committing to change? While you may be seeking therapy to get rid of a problem, what if we turn toward that problem, listen to it, and even notice how it is taking care of you? Ironically, this is how problems seem to shift. You may struggle with your capacity to feel present and authentic in your relationships. These struggles may have roots in what you first learned about love and closeness as a little person. In our work you can learn to embrace, understand, and take good care of this early imprint in your adult relationships.
I use evidence-based methods like EMDR for trauma, CBT for anxiety and depression, and solution-focused therapy for faster progress.
I'm Maddie, and I specialize in helping teenagers, young adults, and their parents through challenges. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Doctor of Educational Leadership with over 15 years of experience—and as a mom of four myself—I understand both sides of the teen struggle. I spent years as a school counselor, so I deeply understand the academic pressure, social media stress, and identity questions today's teens face. And as a parent, navigating the chaos of raising teenagers? I get what you're going through.
I use evidence-based methods like EMDR for trauma, CBT for anxiety and depression, and solution-focused therapy for faster progress.
I'm Maddie, and I specialize in helping teenagers, young adults, and their parents through challenges. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Doctor of Educational Leadership with over 15 years of experience—and as a mom of four myself—I understand both sides of the teen struggle. I spent years as a school counselor, so I deeply understand the academic pressure, social media stress, and identity questions today's teens face. And as a parent, navigating the chaos of raising teenagers? I get what you're going through.
I use Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training for ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic, sleep disorders, closed head injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, addictions, migraines, high blood pressure and for peak performance for performing artists, atheletes and business executives.
In a failing relationship, or failing to succeed in your professional or academic pursuits? Call me today to reclaim that meaningful relationship you desire, or to begin experiencing success in your vocation or studies. I have spent over 30 years helping people develop, maintain, and revive meaningful long-term relationships, and to achieve success in their work and studies. With my training in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Psychoanalytic and Depth Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training, I can help you.
I use Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training for ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic, sleep disorders, closed head injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, addictions, migraines, high blood pressure and for peak performance for performing artists, atheletes and business executives.
In a failing relationship, or failing to succeed in your professional or academic pursuits? Call me today to reclaim that meaningful relationship you desire, or to begin experiencing success in your vocation or studies. I have spent over 30 years helping people develop, maintain, and revive meaningful long-term relationships, and to achieve success in their work and studies. With my training in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Psychoanalytic and Depth Psychotherapy, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training, I can help you.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.