Therapists in Longmont, CO

Sometimes life can be challenging and there are times for many of us where we need assistance to navigate the difficulties we find ourselves facing. Sometimes it is the healthiest choice to simply ask for help. Counseling people through their personal challenges is a calling and passion for me. I have practiced psychotherapy for 19 years and have worked regularly with life transitions, addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, eating disorders, family of origin issues, loss and grief. Contact me and let's see if working together would be a fit. I offer a 30 minute free consultation with no obligation.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME: There is great potential for growth within challenges. Whether working with adults with traumatic pasts, young adults who are struggling with motivation/ individuation, or adolescents navigating family/social/adoption issues, I assist my clients in developing skills to remain centered, calm, and confident in the face of adversity. Blending traditional and non-traditional approaches to growth and change, we work to identify and shed thoughts, beliefs, and actions that are no longer working, and to find new ways to approach old problems.

I provide home-based counseling services that are individualized to meet the specific needs of your child. Using evidence-based techniques, I help children and parents learn specific strategies to overcome behaviors such as hitting, yelling, tantrums, adjustment issues, peer difficulties, and fears related to school. I am passionate about partnering with families to develop effective solutions that enable children to be successful throughout all areas of their lives.

Dr. Deborah Rutt Phd, LCSW, CDWF is a one-of-a kind psychotherapist steeped in both Western and Eastern traditions. With a doctorate in interpersonal communication and change, Deborah helps clients identify their unique strengths, uncover perspectives and new tools for practical and profound change --- for mental health, well-being and to live and love authentically. Deborah enjoys bringing her expertise to enhance relationships of any kind. She is certified facilitator of The Daring Way™ approach to living whole-heartedly, based on the research by Brené Brown Phd, LMSW. Here are some issues that move clients to work with Deborah:

Are you needing some extra support in your life right now? Whether you are experiencing life transition or you are wanting to tend to your wounds rooted in survived trauma, I will meet you exactly where you are. I hold a warm and welcoming space where you can focus on the healing work you want to do.

Becoming a mother is one of our most profound rites of passage, yet so many moms are coming through this passage depleted, depressed, anxious and angry. You are absolutely not alone in feeling this way. Mothering without enough support is our modern predicament, but it is not our thriving design. I understand from my clients as well as personal experience just how far off center moms can find themselves, and I help hold and acknowledge the darker aspects of motherhood without judgment. I also work with women in other phases of life, including those navigating life as highly sensitive individuals and introverts.

I am a nationally certified master's level counselor with over 20 years of experience including, since 2014, volunteering with Tru Hospice facilitating grief groups. I offer counseling for issues related to loss and grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, self-empowerment, divorce, parenting, emotional, sexual and physical abuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics, and adult children from dysfunctional families. I have successfully helped many people navigate a variety of intensely emotional times so that they emerge with dignity, self-respect, increased coping skills and a clearer understanding of themselves and the lessons their experience has provided.

You deserve to feel good! Living life feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed is draining and affects us on all levels - personally, relationships, and work to name a few. I specialize in supporting adults to increase inner balance, enhance foundations for healthy relationships, navigate transitions in life, or heal from past trauma. Together we explore what is working, and what may be old patterns that aren’t the most effective. I work collaboratively with you to build skills to manage challenging feelings and thoughts; and create healthy sustainable patterns. I specialize in supporting individuals from pregnancy through postpartum.

Are you anxious, stressed, finding it difficult to cope with changes in your life? Are you ready to process and heal from past events and experiences? Have you experienced an illness or death of a loved one and are struggling with grief? I can help you navigate these stressors and find relief. My belief is that therapy doesn't ‘fix’ you because you are not broken. Instead I help you navigate your emotions and develop the resources to handle the ups and downs of life as well as assisting in processing and healing from past trauma.

Life is messy. Chaotic. Unpredictable. My desire is to provide a compassionate and safe space to work through troubling issues and explore those patterns in life that have been disruptive, or perhaps destructive. My style is warm, accepting, and creative.

The most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Non-judgment. Trust. Compassion. Acceptance. I encourage clients to work from within this space, creating a curiosity towards the innate workings of the self. "The curious paradox of life is that once I accept myself as I am, it is then I can change." Carl Rogers

Finding a therapist is not always easy, but it is an important step in a journey towards healing. We live in a world where there is a tendency to praise each other for accomplishing things without help, but when it comes to mental health no one should have to feel alone. As an art therapist, I provide the opportunity to work with art as a form of expression, which can deepen the therapeutic process beyond that of just talk-therapy. You do not have to have any background in art, experience using art materials, or even consider yourself "artistic" in order to do art therapy.

I believe that when you feel overwhelmed, by an emotion, a situation, a relationship, or anything else, you tend to focus on what you cannot control. I am passionate about helping people recognize the things in life that they can control and harnessing the power that comes with that discovery. I believe that we are all on the path we are meant to be on. Sometimes our path is bumpy, we take a wrong turn, and sometimes we can get stuck. However, it's important to remember with each obstacle we may face that we are still on OUR path and our path can change. ​

We all have moments when we struggle with our emotions whether we are struggling with grief, pandemics, relationships, job stress, spiritual conflicts and more. Ultimately, my motivation and dedication is to help others become their best version of themselves when faced with these struggles and create a path towards a future that is hopeful, exciting and empowering.

As with many siblings that come from a family with a special needs child, Cathie has gained a lifetime of experience relevant to behavior therapy. For several years in Montana and Washington, she worked in SpEd classrooms including ones focused on children with autism and their intensive communication development needs. Her career in ABA has included roles from Behavior Interventionist all the way to Clinical Director of one of Colorado's largest center-based behavior therapy practices. She has a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology, a Master's in Education, and a Post-Graduate credential in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Are you looking for something different? Are you facing a difficult situation? Are you overwhelmed by circumstances? Has life thrown you a curveball? Are you seeking something greater? Counseling can support you through this, inspire you to find more and support you to find hope for change. There is help through difficult times and understanding from a trusted source. Experience a fresh perspective combined with knowledge and experience to help with any curveball.

I support clients in their spiritual growth and evolution as a soul. Rather than just focusing on better functioning or development of stronger ego, the work I do is about integrating our humanity with our divinity. We do this by centering in our core essence, aligning with Spirit and facing our pain and fears. The solutions to life's problems come not from fixing anything, but rather from meeting obstacles with love. This is done in partnership with Spirit by facing our blocks and allowing the Divine to dissolve those unloving thoughts.

We’ve entered an age of great uncertainty. Incredible economic disruption, fears of infection, and maybe most impactful, the loss of physical contact with each other. In this time of distancing and isolation, what other choice do we have but to slow down and reflect? It’s an unprecedented time. One of the best ways we can strengthen our immune system is to also battle our mental and emotional health. Fighting to stay positive, practicing gratitude, and maybe most of all, being able to tell our story and be heard in it. I know no better medicine than to help each other feel seen, soothed, accepted, and made to feel safe.

When you speak to people I work with, they will tell you that they feel welcomed immediately in a place where they can be who they are while working on solving their problems: "I have overcome my self-doubts and debilitating anxiety. Claudia helped me understand why I stay in relationships too long that aren't really good for me. I was able to leave the pain of getting divorced behind me, and I am happy in my new, healthy relationship." It is not easy admitting that you may need help with a problem.