Anxiety Therapists in Longmont, CO

Sometimes your mind and your body seem to be giving you completely different messages, leaving you feeling confused, disconnected, and stuck. I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy and Art Therapy with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling to support you in reconnecting (or connecting for the first time) with yourself, coping with current life stressors, and processing traumas and wounds. I offer an approach that combines Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma processing), and mindfulness, which are often more effective than words alone in supporting deep and lasting change on a nervous system level.

For 30 years, I have helped clients overcome depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship conflicts, ADD, addictions, workplace, and motivation problems. I am a very interactive, direct (often with humor) and solution focused therapist who challenges clients to instigate the change they want to see. I help clients develop skills in approaching discomfort rather than avoiding. Using cognitive strategies, I can help you change negative thinking to positive. I help clients express their healthiest emotions rather than using emotions to defend or manipulate. I encourage exercise and mindfulness for optimal living.

Deep down you feel unworthy and unloved, often seeking external validation or busying yourself to distract from truly dealing with the root of your issues. You may be challenged by quiet moments with your thoughts before swirling into negative self-talk, anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown. You desire to be more in control of your emotions but whenever you attempt to "figure things out" the spiraling and over-analyzing begin again, getting you stuck. On the outside you function just fine, but internally you are your harshest critic and believe you are a flawed human. Sometimes we need the guidance of another to remind us of our magic.

Too often we treat our bodies as tools to make it through our daily lives instead of a vessel that needs rest and healing. By the time we recognize this, we are drained to the point of exhaustion, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and other elements that exacerbate our mental health.

The symptoms that have us seek out professional help are often rooted in trauma—experiences in our lives that told us we were unlovable, not “good enough”, or “bad”; that change how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. The challenges that so many of us face today, be it anxiety or chronic stress, depression, substance abuse, or relationship issues, can frequently be traced back to these experiences. As a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness-based counseling, gestalt therapy and Inner Child Work, I will help you to uncover the heart of your issues, reclaim what was lost, and revive your joy for life.

You may be struggling with common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Or you could potentially be dealing with existential questions, identity crises, or issues related to personal growth & self-discovery. You want to feel better and live a more fulfilling life. You seek to understand yourself better, resolve your inner conflicts, and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back while cultivating a healthier relationship to self & others. You want pursue your goals with confidence & purpose and you'e willing to utilize therapy as a powerful tool to help you attain these goals.

With a foundation of somatic trauma-sensitive mindfulness, I collaboratively create a client-centered space for individuals and couples to uncover obstacles that block aliveness, connection, safety, and joy. With an awake heart, clarity, and nonjudgmental presence, I help clients find perspective, make meaning of difficulties, access innate wisdom, and gain skills to emerge into freedom. From queer lineages and white European/Celtic ancestry, I am a queer, gender-variant-femme, poet and Buddhist practitioner who derives inspiration and purpose from the forces of nature, meditation, and relationships.

I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to create a comfortable, informative and supportive setting, in which you can gain clarity, understanding and confidence in how you want to manage the issues you face in your life.

I specialize in EFT and trauma therapy for couples, families and individuals. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and Supervisor. I also work with Janina Fisher's model of trauma treatment which is a blend of modalities including IFS and sensorimotor psychotherapy. I have been certified in EMDR and Brainspotting and use them for emotionally charged issues, stuck patterns and trauma. I love working with couples to create lasting change that touches the heart of the person and the relationship. See my website for more information: nicolpate.com

Hi, I am so glad you are here. This is your first step in growing you! I have worked with clients of all ages, surrounding multiple issues; anxiety, depression, grief, crisis management, abuse, etc. My first priority in practice is to build a relationship with my clients. This allows me to help individuals set and achieve goals to reach a new potential. Come alongside me and we can work towards a better tomorrow.

Everyone feels lost, suffers grief, loss, & anxiety about where they are in life sometimes, maybe due to trauma, disability, chronic, or terminal illness. We are not meant to walk through these difficult times alone. Is parenting children with disability or ADHD leaving you feeling exhausted? Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to find balance in your life? I see you, I hear you! We all have a story and need to be heard, validated, & sometimes we need help navigating those times that blindside us! Perhaps past trauma is bubbling up into current relationships? You're not alone, Licensed in TX & CO, let's figure it out together!

My approach to therapy is collaborative and based in a genuine and caring relationship with my clients. During our meetings, we will work together to better understand who you are -- your desires and aspirations, your beliefs and feelings, and the patterns that occur in your relationships. My goal is to help you uncover your true self and live a satisfying and successful life in harmony with who you are. Opening up to a therapist can be an intimidating prospect. As such, I strive to create an atmosphere of safety and connectedness where creativity and humor have a place.

Perhaps you can’t pinpoint the exact moment life changed but now you may be finding it difficult to get to sleep or you wake up worrying about anything and everything and you can’t get to sleep. You may be at the edge of tears easily or you’re angry often. You keep pushing through because you have responsibilities. You would appreciate some assistance in learning skills to help your nervous system calm down and heal. I work with individuals who find themselves in stressful situations and are finding coping to be difficult. I’m solution focused and help you discover skills that are individualized to work for you in your life.

I provide holistic counseling and specialize in grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I offer support in a safe and comforting environment to those who may be struggling or wish to explore more about themselves. I believe unprocessed trauma is often at the root of many mental health symptoms. One may develop coping mechanisms that helped them make it through traumatic experiences that they find no longer serve them. There is no shame in this, I think this shows the human spirits ability to protect itself. Processing and integrating trauma is a large part of the work on the path towards healing.

I believe that helping you live in alignment with your individual beliefs and values will create a more balanced and meaningful life. As a Master's level intern, walking alongside you in your journey in a professional setting is a new chapter for me, one I hope we can walk together. I want to provide you with complete acceptance and a supportive environment to explore, express, and face any challenges you have. I am drawn to helping others who are going through life transitions, aging, relationship issues, loss, grief, depression, or anxiety.

There are experiences in life that just outweigh our ability to cope. When this happens and you feel consumed by anxiety, depression or stress, you do not need to face this alone. If you are looking for support to improve your overall well being, increase your quality of life and feel authentically connected in your relationships, I want to partner with you in these goals.

Kelly is passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families through the complexities of human connection and personal growth. Recognizing a multitude of challenges from relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief to the more complex trauma based wounds, Kelly strives to foster healing through inner child work and self compassion. Kelly assists you in uncovering your authentic self that has been there all along but buried through protective strategies from wounding. Kelly aims to facilitate positive growth and change through this unveiling as you reparent your wounded inner children.

Do you struggle with a negative self concept, feel disconnected from relationships, or have trouble managing your emotions? Wanting to find your purpose? Have anxiety or depression? Want to live a more fully inspired and fulfilled life? Tried regular talk therapy but hit a wall? I did too and I've found what works. Using a top down (cognitive), bottom up (somatic or body-based), and most importantly heart forward approach - I can help you get unstuck and reach your therapeutic goals. My approach is unconventional, down to Earth, transparent, and direct. I'll take you where you want to go.

Welcome - I'm here to support you! In our sessions together, you'll be able to openly express your feelings, discover your strengths, and relate to your struggles in a whole new way. My style is warm, empowering, and practical. I want you to be able to walk out of each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped to handle the challenges life throws at you. I am a perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) and am passionate about working with individuals with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and prenatal and postpartum depression. I also enjoy helping clients who are encountering fertility challenges.