Female Therapists in Lafayette, CO

I work with women in all stages of their motherhood journey, both to and through infertility/pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Below are some areas of focus I work with: Depression, Anxiety, Postpartum Depression/Anxiety, Mom Rage, Parenting support, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy loss, Birth Trauma, Mom Guilt, Burn out and Depletion. Im registered with Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health Provider. I have a special niche in supporting women heal from their childhood wounds that surface while mothering.

I have over 20 years of experience as a social worker and therapist and over 14 years as an art therapist. I have worked with children and families in a variety of settings and capacities. I started my career working in foster care and residential settings and have experience working with grief/loss, trauma, family discord, behavioral and emotional issues, and mood disorders. Since becoming a parent in 2006, I have a passion for working with parents, women and mothers as well as adolescents. I am able to engage individuals who may be uncomfortable with traditional talk therapy.

People seek counseling for so many reasons. Though the Covid-19 crisis has shifted priorities and focus for many of us this past year +, there are still many other issues that bring people to counseling, that still need and deserve attention. We can work on whatever you need now, whatever issues feel most urgent to you - families, partners, work, health, money, etc. Always, we'll focus on strengths, options, and possibilities, and decide together how best to move forward. Using a blend of coaching and counseling, we'll work to create your best life possible, both during this difficult time, and going forward.

Becoming a mother is the hardest journey, with more complexities than anyone could have prepared you for. The impact on your body, your marriage or relationship, the changes happening within your partner, the differences you may have about how to parent, how you want to mother, and the changes within your extended family. There are constantly evolving and shifting dynamics in this season of life.

I help ambitious therapists grow their online/hybrid practice to six figures while working 17 hours less every week by attracting cash-pay clients. You'll go from struggling to attract cash-pay clients - to having a prosperous online therapy practice that gives you back 17+ hours every week!

Healing begins when we feel supported by another person. I offer Gestalt therapy, with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling. I am acutely aware that power, privilege, and oppression exist at the forefront of all relationships, which is why my work with you will take into account the ways your identity shapes your experience of walking in this world. As a bicultural, trilingual woman , I am passionate about expanding strengths that already exist in you and I am familiar with navigating the confusion of holding various identities.

Challenges are a part of life. How we meet those challenges - whether they are our partner relationships, parenting, work, or transitional - determines our contentment with ourselves and our interaction with people in our life. If you are interested in learning more effective skills to assist you in meeting life's challenges, i am excited to facilitate your journey. The journey may be difficult but is always worth the effort. We will utilize your skills, look at your goals, and together develop a plan for success.

Are you overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you worry excessively and strive to gain control? Are events from your past difficult to leave behind? Would you like to feel more connection with others? If you have tried unsuccessfully to make changes, therapy can help. I provide a comfortable, safe environment for psychotherapy that blends warmth, humor, compassion and interactive conversation. I truly enjoy my work and strive to help clients build on strengths and create more effective patterns of living. I have specialized training and 32 years of experience working with women , men, children and families.

Finding the right psychologist for you is an important decision. Having a good "fit" between therapist and client has been proven to be an essential part of the therapeutic process. To learn more about me and whether you might like to work with me, please check out my website: www.drstephaniesmith.com. On this site you will find blog posts and articles on mental health and therapy. Reading it will help you get a better idea of who I am and how I view psychology and psychotherapy.

**I am taking new online clients* Hello - I help women break free from manipulative relationships. We can feel so trapped by toxic coaches, bosses, partners and family members. Many times these people appear to be great, fantastic people and the toxicity is hidden so we feel at fault; we end up feeling crazy. You are going to learn to recognize your own needs and feelings. You will see what behaviors are OK and which ones are abusive. You will forgive yourself for your choices and participation. And you will see that you are not crazy. Your inner voice is correct; your compass points to true North; you will find a way forward.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and received a Master's degree in Somatic Psychology, (Body Psychotherapy) from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. I have significant experience working with families, adolescents, children, and adults all over the world. Among other extensive work with children from 2 to 18 years, I have worked with orphans in Mexico that were survivors of significant trauma and abuse and in Colombia with a group of displaced women , survivors of war. My therapeutic focus centers on the integration of the body and the mind in order to help my clients flourish.

As a neurodivergent person, moving through a world built for neurotypical people can be an overwhelming and disempowering experience. When social pressure or trauma leads you to mask who you really are, it can lead to depression, anxiety, stress, and/or a sense of not inhabiting or controlling your own body. Sometimes, the more you try to fit in, the more alienated you become from yourself and those around you.

I enjoy working with people who identify as having Autism/on the spectrum, ADHD/neurodiverse, queer, who identify as male, female , or anywhere in between or outside of that binary. We would work well together if: you are hoping to learn, to grow, to experience the present moment, and question your thoughts. I don't believe in pushing people to disclose if they don't want to. I work within a framework of consent and open-heartedness at all times. I want you to feel safe when you are with me and to learn how to hold that space for yourself as well. Please check out my website at mountainmeadowllc.me for more about me.

Everyone has seasons in life where they are struggling and need help. I provide a supportive and nonjudgemental space to receive support and healing for anxiety, depression, life changes (such as divorce, birth, marriage, moving, new jobs), loss, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships problems and even general goal setting. I believe the key to life satisfaction is identifying your core values and then working to align your behaviors and decisions with those values.

Whether managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, processing trauma or changing unwanted behavioral patterns, I work to help clients understand the root of the issue, develop tools necessary to meet these challenges, and take steps towards a healthier and more integrated life.

You’re hurting and struggling to find relief. Maybe you’ve been going in circles —in your mind, heart, or in conflict with your loved one(s)— trying to troubleshoot, only to find yourself in the same painful spot. It feels heavy a burden to bear alone, and you wonder whether the understanding and connection you crave is within reach. “This can’t be all there is for me/us.” Hey… I promise, it’s not. There is more, there is different, there is “lighter.” But there’s no need to take my word for it. I'm here to help you experience this growth for yourself, with encouragement, empathy and humor.

My mission is to help teens, young adults, and families discover the wisdom within to succeed, thrive, and grow. Through mindfulness- and emotionally focused approaches, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where connection and self-knowing lead to well-being, growth, and authentic expression.