Psychodynamic Therapists in Niwot, CO

Entering into therapy is an important decision, and finding the right therapist is essential to a successful experience. I believe that every person is deserving of compassion and honor, and is capable of living a rich and satisfying life. Each client is unique and very important to me, and together we will create an approach that works best for you. In our sessions, I focus on empowering emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual well being. I believe that we can do our best work together when we come to a shared understanding of your specific challenges and find helpful ways to work on them.

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.

Navigating the intricate tapestry of life is no easy feat, and that's where my passion lies. Specializing in working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families, my practice is grounded in a psychodynamic, open, and centered approach. My mission? To be your companion in alleviating distress, fostering meaningful connections, and guiding you towards the life outcomes you desire. Struggling with addiction, or relationship problems? I've helped dozens of individuals and perhaps I can help you. Give me a call, to speak quickly on the phone (for free of course).

My passion is to work with women who are stepping into the truth of who they are. I work with people who can no longer avoid the calling to go within, to find the answers to the hard questions, What am I hungry for? What is life asking of me? What am I here to do? Usually this begins with a fair amount of suffering and struggle, whether it's an encounter with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or simply life confusion.

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.

I am a licensed psychologist with experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My extensive doctoral and post-doctoral training facilitated my expertise in a wide range of domains. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance use, ADHD, PTSD, eating concerns, and athletic performance enhancement. In therapy, I provide the specific tools necessary to better understand your challenges, increase your self-esteem and coping skills. I facilitate a collaborative and non-judgmental relationship with you as we work towards your goals. Please visit my website mdvorakphd.com for more details.

The therapy process can help you to develop a deeper connection to your true feelings, more authentic communication, healthier and more satisfying relationships, a clearer path through life, and a sense of being more "yourself". I take an eclectic approach, using talk therapy, dreamwork/play, creative expression, insight into family relationships, and exploring beliefs developed in childhood and the ways that they influence your current patterns and choices.

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.

Deciding to begin counseling can be intimidating! Maybe you've been thinking about going to therapy for a long time, or maybe something happened to you that you need space to process, with some guidance. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficult life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those who aren't quite sure what category they would fall into. Regardless, our job together once you walk into the room is to figure out how I can best help. It's okay if you don't know what that looks like, yet. That's part of my job!

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.

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.

There are times where life presents tremendous challenges that can feel and seem insurmountable. Childhood wounding, insecure attachment, abuse, discrimination, divorce/separations, existential crisis, and transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. Often our family, friends, and larger community, if we are connected to them, do not know to help or are compromised themselves and cannot. This is when the proverbial "sh*t hits the fan." In some larger way, we might be able to see what is happening as an opportunity to grow, but what has happened or is happening is so painful we need strong support to get through and grow from it.

Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.

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.

Life is a learning curve...regardless of our age. Some days are harder than others.....and some days are REALLY hard to get through! Sometimes we need guidance and a sense of direction to help get us back on track. Erie Colorado Counseling is a great place to start! Counseling offers the opportunity for overall life improvement. Erie Colorado Counseling was founded by Dr. Jodi J. De Luca, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. De Luca tailors each session to address the unique needs of the individual.