Brainspotting Therapists in Lafayette, CO
I am a licensed psychotherapist, trained in EMDR and Brainspotting -trauma treatment approaches.
Welcome! You may be looking for a therapist because of a crisis of some kind or because life is currently feeling untenable in some kind of way. I see crisis, depression, grief/loss and anxiety as potential opportunities to come to know yourself in a new way. Sometimes distress is a signal a change needs to happen. Taking time to focus on your growth process and the obstacles impeding your joy is important. Together we can use imagination, creativity, resourcefulness, mindfulness, and somatic practices, held in a therapeutic relationship for you to identify what is not serving you promote your growth, joy, health and alignment.
I am a licensed psychotherapist, trained in EMDR and Brainspotting -trauma treatment approaches.
Welcome! You may be looking for a therapist because of a crisis of some kind or because life is currently feeling untenable in some kind of way. I see crisis, depression, grief/loss and anxiety as potential opportunities to come to know yourself in a new way. Sometimes distress is a signal a change needs to happen. Taking time to focus on your growth process and the obstacles impeding your joy is important. Together we can use imagination, creativity, resourcefulness, mindfulness, and somatic practices, held in a therapeutic relationship for you to identify what is not serving you promote your growth, joy, health and alignment.
Maura Waltrip Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PT, LPC, NCC, SEP
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CO 80026
I combine Somatic Experiencing—an innovative body-oriented healing method—with relational psychotherapy, Brainspotting and mindfulness practices to bring relief and restore health.
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.
I combine Somatic Experiencing—an innovative body-oriented healing method—with relational psychotherapy, Brainspotting and mindfulness practices to bring relief and restore health.
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.
Clients learn mindfulness skills, gain psychoeducation about trauma, and engage in right-brain modalities such as Brainspotting to foster choice and deeper healing.
My ideal client is a woman healing from betrayal trauma, a couple or family navigating conflict, transitions, or infidelity, a young adult feeling lost, misunderstood, or questioning life, or an aging woman facing fear or instability about the future. Each seeks a safe, trusted guide to walk beside them through life’s hardest seasons toward peace, joy, connection, and abundant living.
Clients learn mindfulness skills, gain psychoeducation about trauma, and engage in right-brain modalities such as Brainspotting to foster choice and deeper healing.
My ideal client is a woman healing from betrayal trauma, a couple or family navigating conflict, transitions, or infidelity, a young adult feeling lost, misunderstood, or questioning life, or an aging woman facing fear or instability about the future. Each seeks a safe, trusted guide to walk beside them through life’s hardest seasons toward peace, joy, connection, and abundant living.
Using a nervous system–informed approach, including Brainspotting therapy, I help clients process emotions, build coping skills, and restore balance in their lives.
Together, we’ll focus on restoring balance, rebuilding capacity, and helping you navigate the waves of parenthood and life with more ease and self-trust. Whether you’re seeking support while navigating anxiety or depression, looking for guidance as a parent, or moving through the perinatal or postpartum season, this is a space just for you.
Using a nervous system–informed approach, including Brainspotting therapy, I help clients process emotions, build coping skills, and restore balance in their lives.
Together, we’ll focus on restoring balance, rebuilding capacity, and helping you navigate the waves of parenthood and life with more ease and self-trust. Whether you’re seeking support while navigating anxiety or depression, looking for guidance as a parent, or moving through the perinatal or postpartum season, this is a space just for you.
I believe that each client possesses an innate ability to heal, and I simply help them find they key to unlock this power within themselves. My intuition guides my interventions and I am able to see trauma, chronic pain, and mental health challenges at the source instead of where symptoms lie. I address the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. As an occupational therapist, holistic intervention has become part of my DNA. My sessions blend bodywork/manual therapy, trauma integration, mindfulness and spiritual practices, sensory processing, self-regulation, nervous system modulation/management and ketamine therapy.
I believe that each client possesses an innate ability to heal, and I simply help them find they key to unlock this power within themselves. My intuition guides my interventions and I am able to see trauma, chronic pain, and mental health challenges at the source instead of where symptoms lie. I address the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. As an occupational therapist, holistic intervention has become part of my DNA. My sessions blend bodywork/manual therapy, trauma integration, mindfulness and spiritual practices, sensory processing, self-regulation, nervous system modulation/management and ketamine therapy.
Are you stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected, or unsure if your relationship can be repaired? At Kenosis Counseling, we specialize in working with couples who feel caught in cycles of conflict or distance. Using the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help you slow down conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. You don’t have to keep feeling alone in your relationship. Change is possible.
Are you stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected, or unsure if your relationship can be repaired? At Kenosis Counseling, we specialize in working with couples who feel caught in cycles of conflict or distance. Using the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help you slow down conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. You don’t have to keep feeling alone in your relationship. Change is possible.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor, licensed Art Therapist, EMDR and Brainspotting practitioner.
I'm glad you're here exploring the support you need. For the last 18 years I have helped individuals and families navigate life's transitions, losses and challenges. I trust together we will discern the best steps toward reaching your goals, while creating more depth of connection with yourself and others.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor, licensed Art Therapist, EMDR and Brainspotting practitioner.
I'm glad you're here exploring the support you need. For the last 18 years I have helped individuals and families navigate life's transitions, losses and challenges. I trust together we will discern the best steps toward reaching your goals, while creating more depth of connection with yourself and others.
I utilize: mindfulness, somatic, neurobiology and polyvagal theory, nature therapy, Internal Family Systems IFS (parts work), expressive arts, Brainspotting, Sandtray, attachment based, PACT Couples Counseling and more in our work together.
I aim to offer understanding and support. As well as the possibility of long term change. I am well versed in the resolution and healing of trauma.
I am also certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Please see my website for more information (offered virtually only at this time).
I utilize: mindfulness, somatic, neurobiology and polyvagal theory, nature therapy, Internal Family Systems IFS (parts work), expressive arts, Brainspotting, Sandtray, attachment based, PACT Couples Counseling and more in our work together.
I aim to offer understanding and support. As well as the possibility of long term change. I am well versed in the resolution and healing of trauma.
I am also certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Please see my website for more information (offered virtually only at this time).
Are you a sensitive person who feels frustrated and can't figure out why? Do you sometimes wonder if something is wrong with you, especially when life feels harder than for others? You crave connection but struggle with relationships. You have brilliant ideas at work and see the bigger picture, yet find it challenging to get your voice heard. Sensitivity brings strengths like heightened intuition and empathy. You're here for a reason. Let's embrace your strengths and find better ways to manage your challenges.
Are you a sensitive person who feels frustrated and can't figure out why? Do you sometimes wonder if something is wrong with you, especially when life feels harder than for others? You crave connection but struggle with relationships. You have brilliant ideas at work and see the bigger picture, yet find it challenging to get your voice heard. Sensitivity brings strengths like heightened intuition and empathy. You're here for a reason. Let's embrace your strengths and find better ways to manage your challenges.
I'm a compassionate psychotherapist here to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. I understand that seeking help can be a courageous and sometimes daunting step, and I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and experiences.
I'm a compassionate psychotherapist here to support you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. I understand that seeking help can be a courageous and sometimes daunting step, and I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and experiences.
I have over 30 years experience providing therapy and assessment services to various individuals and age groups. I am committed to helping others reach a greater understanding and compassion of themselves, to assist in healing from painful experiences and finding new ways of coping. My approach to therapy is practical, results oriented and emphasizes empowerment through building insight and self awareness. I am committed to learning about my clients and working with them to make long lasting changes.
I have over 30 years experience providing therapy and assessment services to various individuals and age groups. I am committed to helping others reach a greater understanding and compassion of themselves, to assist in healing from painful experiences and finding new ways of coping. My approach to therapy is practical, results oriented and emphasizes empowerment through building insight and self awareness. I am committed to learning about my clients and working with them to make long lasting changes.
The human experience can be dreadful at times. It can feel confusing, overwhelming, heavy, or even meaningless. You may feel stuck, as though you are not enough or don’t belong. You may also find yourself caught in a difficult relationship. These experiences can drain the life out of us. Are you going through something similar? You may be longing for a different kind of experience—one with more vitality, clarity, peace, joy, and resilience, both personally and within your relationships.
The human experience can be dreadful at times. It can feel confusing, overwhelming, heavy, or even meaningless. You may feel stuck, as though you are not enough or don’t belong. You may also find yourself caught in a difficult relationship. These experiences can drain the life out of us. Are you going through something similar? You may be longing for a different kind of experience—one with more vitality, clarity, peace, joy, and resilience, both personally and within your relationships.
Pamela Silsby-Sharkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Brainspotting, Tapping, EMDR, & Energy Psychology.
You feel stuck. You’re in your head processing everything, all-day, every-day, from your relationships to your work-life. You’re always overthinking, over-analyzing… each conversation and replaying every interaction in your mind. A never-ending loop of anxious thoughts spins through your mind. These thoughts distract you from living your life. You try to do self-care, but you can’t seem to get any relief. Instead, you feel overwhelmed with fear, guilt, and confusion. Self-doubt consumes you. It’s exhausting endlessly second-guessing yourself. Your fear and insecurities overpower you and they’re taking over your life. You feel lost.
Brainspotting, Tapping, EMDR, & Energy Psychology.
You feel stuck. You’re in your head processing everything, all-day, every-day, from your relationships to your work-life. You’re always overthinking, over-analyzing… each conversation and replaying every interaction in your mind. A never-ending loop of anxious thoughts spins through your mind. These thoughts distract you from living your life. You try to do self-care, but you can’t seem to get any relief. Instead, you feel overwhelmed with fear, guilt, and confusion. Self-doubt consumes you. It’s exhausting endlessly second-guessing yourself. Your fear and insecurities overpower you and they’re taking over your life. You feel lost.
I offer a variety of modalities including Virtual Reality Immersive Therapeutics, Brainspotting, EMDR, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Mindfulness practices.
Life can be so challenging - more so now than ever before. Our current or past experiences can get in the way of living the fullness of the life we desire. Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. Sometimes asking for help is the best thing we can do for ourselves.
I offer a variety of modalities including Virtual Reality Immersive Therapeutics, Brainspotting, EMDR, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Mindfulness practices.
Life can be so challenging - more so now than ever before. Our current or past experiences can get in the way of living the fullness of the life we desire. Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. Sometimes asking for help is the best thing we can do for ourselves.
Kathryn Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CHT, BCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Despite hours of talking and trying, are you still feeling defeated or overwhelmed because changes you say you want haven't materialized? Are you feeling *Stuck* in circumstances, feelings, and patterns of behavior you can't budge? Well, you're not broken -- you just need to learn how to use ALL of your resources. The parts of you that allow and sustain change are in every atom of your body - not just in your head. Allow me to help with WAY more than talk. You really can escape the imprisonment of *Stuck* and get some traction in your life. Yes ... really, you can!
Despite hours of talking and trying, are you still feeling defeated or overwhelmed because changes you say you want haven't materialized? Are you feeling *Stuck* in circumstances, feelings, and patterns of behavior you can't budge? Well, you're not broken -- you just need to learn how to use ALL of your resources. The parts of you that allow and sustain change are in every atom of your body - not just in your head. Allow me to help with WAY more than talk. You really can escape the imprisonment of *Stuck* and get some traction in your life. Yes ... really, you can!
I offer a dynamic approach to mental health care using holistic, body-mind integrated therapeutic techniques to adult individuals who are struggling and feeling lost in life and relationships. I believe that often individuals need support to clear what's blocking our natural ability to navigate our lives from our own truth and that each of us have instinctive abilities to heal ourselves. I can partner with you to identify and activate your inner strengths and authentic self. I provide counseling in a safe environment and my clinical focus builds upon clients' existing strengths and aliveness. In office or video counseling available.
I offer a dynamic approach to mental health care using holistic, body-mind integrated therapeutic techniques to adult individuals who are struggling and feeling lost in life and relationships. I believe that often individuals need support to clear what's blocking our natural ability to navigate our lives from our own truth and that each of us have instinctive abilities to heal ourselves. I can partner with you to identify and activate your inner strengths and authentic self. I provide counseling in a safe environment and my clinical focus builds upon clients' existing strengths and aliveness. In office or video counseling available.
I work with children (ages 10 and older), adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy, utilizing Talk Therapy, AEDP, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting.
I specialize in using relational and experiential approaches that help undo the alonesess that people have experienced in the face of adversity and trauma. This allows individuals to integrate challenging and traumatic experiences in a way that is both healing and transformative.
I work with children (ages 10 and older), adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy, utilizing Talk Therapy, AEDP, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting.
I specialize in using relational and experiential approaches that help undo the alonesess that people have experienced in the face of adversity and trauma. This allows individuals to integrate challenging and traumatic experiences in a way that is both healing and transformative.
People usually find me when they have an intuitive awareness that something deeper is waiting for them. Life looks fine on the outside, yet inside there’s grief, uncertainty, exhaustion, or a longing for more meaning. My approach honors both emotional healing and spiritual connection. We listen for intuition and spirit guidance while gently exploring the psychological layers of your experience.
People usually find me when they have an intuitive awareness that something deeper is waiting for them. Life looks fine on the outside, yet inside there’s grief, uncertainty, exhaustion, or a longing for more meaning. My approach honors both emotional healing and spiritual connection. We listen for intuition and spirit guidance while gently exploring the psychological layers of your experience.
I work with adults who manage life on the outside pretty well but feel overwhelmed inside—like they’re close to unraveling, and relationships starting to suffer. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your body stays tense; conflict escalates before you can catch it. Then you walk away replaying it, wishing you’d handled it differently, carrying shame and a heavy sadness. Often, these patterns began in early, emotionally confusing or painful environments. If this feels familiar, you don’t have to keep doing this alone. Let’s talk and begin to understand what’s really happening. Let's get into it.
I work with adults who manage life on the outside pretty well but feel overwhelmed inside—like they’re close to unraveling, and relationships starting to suffer. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your body stays tense; conflict escalates before you can catch it. Then you walk away replaying it, wishing you’d handled it differently, carrying shame and a heavy sadness. Often, these patterns began in early, emotionally confusing or painful environments. If this feels familiar, you don’t have to keep doing this alone. Let’s talk and begin to understand what’s really happening. Let's get into it.
I use Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, CBT, Mindfulness techniques, Hypnotherapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to access both the subconscious mind and the nervous system.
Hello, I am Amanda and I am so glad you are here. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or are stuck in old patterns and coping mechanisms, are having challenges in your relationships, I am here so you don’t have to face it alone. With over 20 years in private practice, I use evidence-based approaches to help you feel deeper sense of self worth, are more emotionally regulated, and empowered in your life. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your truest Self and begin to live with greater resilience, inner peace and authenticity.
I use Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, CBT, Mindfulness techniques, Hypnotherapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy to access both the subconscious mind and the nervous system.
Hello, I am Amanda and I am so glad you are here. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or are stuck in old patterns and coping mechanisms, are having challenges in your relationships, I am here so you don’t have to face it alone. With over 20 years in private practice, I use evidence-based approaches to help you feel deeper sense of self worth, are more emotionally regulated, and empowered in your life. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your truest Self and begin to live with greater resilience, inner peace and authenticity.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.


