Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Niwot, CO

I work with adults of all backgrounds and identities, with an emphasis on mindfulness and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I welcome people struggling with anxiety, depression, excessive worry, relationship issues, in spiritual crisis, or simply weighed down by the general heaviness of existence. I view therapy as an explorative process into the self, a journey that client and therapist traverse together. I place emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, using it as a lens by which to learn about how we exist in relationship with, and to others.

Fundamentally I believe that all people are innately whole. At our core, we are all compassionate, connected, and able to love all of our many parts. Perhaps you have moments when you feel this way, and for a moment it feels like you have come home to yourself. This is who you really are. But most of us have wounding that we have acquired in our lives. And this wounding has become internalized and turned into beliefs about ourselves, beliefs like "I am not enough." These beliefs are so powerful and feel so true. But, this is not who you are. And through our work together you can find your way back home.

For over 20 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.

You deserve a full and meaningful life. The voice that says otherwise is often born of dysfunctional family conditions and traumatic events. The resulting coping habits cause so much suffering. In an attempt to find relief, you act in counterproductive ways to avoid the pain: denial, isolation, screens, self-medicating, dysfunctional relationships, etc... Sadly, this tends to worsen things. Your confidence and self-esteem are diminished. Your life, relationships, and career suffer. Then toxic self-reliance shames you into believing you're a failure for not fixing yourself. The situation can feel hopeless. But you can find relief.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. During times when we are overwhelmed or flooded by emotions it can be difficult to find solutions to lifes challenges. We can become frustrated by our tendency to repeat the same patterns over and over. In our therapy we will work toward establishing balance, positive coping skills and new strategies unique to your own strengths and potential. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Stress, overwhelm, boundary confusion, communication issues, relationship struggles. I specialize in helping clients who long for change but feel mired in old patterns and unconscious habits and stuck in unhealthy relationships and situations that no longer serve them. Getting unstuck means cultivating a kind awareness of our unique internal experience, learning to know and trust who we are and creating healthy boundaries so that we no longer abandon ourselves. Doing so enriches all our relationships! I provide a mindful, creative and gentle safe space for clients to explore, transform and heal and then move forward in life.

I have 30 years of experience treating adults and families. I use an authentic and compassionate approach, celebrating diversity and differences. My modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, nonviolent communication, nature, spirituality, art, play and mindfulness. I specialize in trauma, family change, depression, personal growth, addiction recovery and anxiety.

Accepting! Schedule online instantly through my website link! With a caring and trauma-informed approach, Laura helps clients explore and examine the root causes of their current distress, weariness, and emptiness to begin the process of healing old wounds, breaking unhelpful patterns, and finding new hope. In this exploration, clients also uncover and celebrate their positive traits and strengths, helping them to shift their perspective to a more generous and compassionate understanding of themselves. She supports her clients in self-exploration, helping them to build the courage to trust themselves, and make lasting change.

Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.

Psychotherapy is a profound journey of self-discovery, allowing you to forge a deeper connection with your authentic self, a place to work though life's challenges and pave a way for growth, resilience and personal fulfillment. There is tremendous value in designating a time to prioritize yourself and focus on your needs and goals. I strive to build an environment that is open, where curiosity and compassion thrive, and one that honors your unique perspectives and identities. Together we can cultivate a new relationship to your own experiences and thoughts, and build effective strategies to navigate life's inevitable hurdles.

You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction and seeking insight into this life journey you are on. Perhaps you seek to understand the complex tapestry your life has become in order to find healing for the pain you have always carried, or maybe you’re struggling with a lack of direction or low self-esteem. I also guide people through the loss that accompanies life transitions, including the death of a loved one, a career change, or another transition such as midlife, empty-nest, divorce, or health recovery.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and somatic practitioner with a passion for nature-based services, spiritual practices, and expressive arts. People are free to discover and share their life experiences in a safe and honoring environment. Sharing one's pain and experiences can be hard, and I strive to be a compassionate, warm and understanding listener. Each person's life story is sacred, and there are a myriad of gifts waiting to be discovered and embraced. Much of my work is with Highly Sensitive People and empathic intuitives.

I am a doctor of Psychology who has gained a high level of education and training in both Western and Eastern therapeutic and healing methods. I synthesize my methods and create an individualized treatment plan for each client. The client plays a major part in creating the treatment plan and the goals that will be reached throughout the therapeutic process. A holistic approach considers all facets of the body and the human experience. The client can be assured that the practitioner will have knowledge and expertise in many domains that have been synthesized into a new approach to growth, transition, transformation, and healing.

Feeling lost in the constant motion of life? Craving stability and self-compassion in all of the chaos? Struggling with patterns or habits that no longer feel like YOU? As a therapist specializing in anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, and communication skills, I'm here to assist you in building resilience and self-confidence. My focus is to support you in overcoming challenges, cultivating personal growth, and developing a strong sense of self. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-exploration, navigating through the ups and downs of life to achieve empowerment and a more balanced life.

Do you find yourself in the same old with your relationships / patterns in love, work, or life? Are you struggling with addictions? Is anxiety or depression out of control and you feel like there is nowhere to go? Maybe you are wrapped in a codependent relationship or a dead-end career? You want so badly for things to change, and you try, but just end up in the same old place/ same old results. Part of you wants to change, part of you does not know how, and part of you just feels the need to blow it up or run away? If you are reading this, I believe you want this to change and you want to just feel whole/ okay.

Are you going through an ordeal life never prepared you for? Is the way you’ve been doing things not leading to the future you want? Maybe everything in your life seems to be changing all at once, and it’s just too much to get through it all alone right now. You might have a romantic partner with a trauma or mental illness that’s taken a turn for the worse. Or maybe you just feel you're not quite fulfilling all you're meant to be. This may have you feeling stressed out, depressed, anxious, traumatized, or just plain over your limit. I help people get through moments like this and get back on their path.