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Emily A Hamilton
Psychologist, PhD, RSMT/E
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I am an experienced clinician and am skilled at creating a safe, warm, empathic environment for my clients in which to heal and grow. I am a generalist with specialized knowledge in the areas of eating disorders, body image, relational issues, trauma recovery, EMDR, couples counseling, family of origin issues, anxiety, post traumatic stress, women's issues, parenting, and mindfulness and yoga as therapeutic endeavors. I work within my clients' multicultural lens and framework to establish safety and rapport. I include my clients in their treatment planning and process of therapy to create greater gains and a sense of mastery.
I am an experienced clinician and am skilled at creating a safe, warm, empathic environment for my clients in which to heal and grow. I am a generalist with specialized knowledge in the areas of eating disorders, body image, relational issues, trauma recovery, EMDR, couples counseling, family of origin issues, anxiety, post traumatic stress, women's issues, parenting, and mindfulness and yoga as therapeutic endeavors. I work within my clients' multicultural lens and framework to establish safety and rapport. I include my clients in their treatment planning and process of therapy to create greater gains and a sense of mastery.
(720) 548-2684 View (720) 548-2684
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Alyssa Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you, your child, or relationship grappling with difficult reactions? Having intrusive thoughts? Repeating old patterns? Struggling to process a challenging event or trauma? You might be feeling stuck and unsure of how to help yourself. Or you may be overwhelmed by all of the mental health opinions in our world today. Through a blend of interventions I assist children, adults, parents, and couples in overcoming their anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, traumas, grief, and relationship patterns and conflict.
Are you, your child, or relationship grappling with difficult reactions? Having intrusive thoughts? Repeating old patterns? Struggling to process a challenging event or trauma? You might be feeling stuck and unsure of how to help yourself. Or you may be overwhelmed by all of the mental health opinions in our world today. Through a blend of interventions I assist children, adults, parents, and couples in overcoming their anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, traumas, grief, and relationship patterns and conflict.
(720) 575-5768 View (720) 575-5768
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Megan Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns.
Hello! I'm Dr. Megan Murphy and I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I have taught in Family Therapy graduate programs for over 20 years. My career focus has been on power dynamics in relationships, most recently focusing on narcissistic abuse in family relationships, intimate relationships, and in the workplace, including academia.
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns.
Hello! I'm Dr. Megan Murphy and I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I have taught in Family Therapy graduate programs for over 20 years. My career focus has been on power dynamics in relationships, most recently focusing on narcissistic abuse in family relationships, intimate relationships, and in the workplace, including academia.
(720) 776-8586 View (720) 776-8586
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Kim Kluger-Bell, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I have many years of experience helping couples and individuals in how to resolve conflicts relating to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum mood disorders.
There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people improve their lives and relationships; feel less stressed and more content. I take a down-to-earth approach that focuses on your particular needs, desires and goals. Then we come up with a plan for how to enable you to meet your goals. This involves finding out what is blocking you from having the kind of life you want, and taking the steps to overcome those obstacles. Once you understand the source of your difficulties, and have an ally to help you make the necessary changes, anything is possible.
I have many years of experience helping couples and individuals in how to resolve conflicts relating to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum mood disorders.
There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people improve their lives and relationships; feel less stressed and more content. I take a down-to-earth approach that focuses on your particular needs, desires and goals. Then we come up with a plan for how to enable you to meet your goals. This involves finding out what is blocking you from having the kind of life you want, and taking the steps to overcome those obstacles. Once you understand the source of your difficulties, and have an ally to help you make the necessary changes, anything is possible.
(303) 622-3229 View (303) 622-3229
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Neeka Zarei
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAC I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Welcome! I specialize in Eastern psychology, mindfulness, and psychedelic therapy using ketamine. I create a safe space for self-discovery and inner harmony. Through mindfulness, we cultivate awareness and self-compassion. I offer transformative ketamine-assisted therapy, adhering to ethical standards. Ideal for those seeking breakthroughs, relief from emotional distress, and profound personal growth. If you find yourself feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, trauma, resistance to change and/or relationship patterns that do not serve you, this is the work for you.
Welcome! I specialize in Eastern psychology, mindfulness, and psychedelic therapy using ketamine. I create a safe space for self-discovery and inner harmony. Through mindfulness, we cultivate awareness and self-compassion. I offer transformative ketamine-assisted therapy, adhering to ethical standards. Ideal for those seeking breakthroughs, relief from emotional distress, and profound personal growth. If you find yourself feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, trauma, resistance to change and/or relationship patterns that do not serve you, this is the work for you.
(720) 897-3014 View (720) 897-3014
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Jaci Hull
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT, RLT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I work with teens, adults, and couples (of any orientation) specializing in a mindful, experiential and body-integrative approach. I emphasize personal and relational empowerment bringing forth the best part of yourself while solving life's dilemmas. I work with trauma, anxiety, life stage struggles, relationship issues and depression. I integrate and update the latest, effective techniques that also reflect the principles of my practice. Please see my website: www.jacihull.com for more information.
I work with teens, adults, and couples (of any orientation) specializing in a mindful, experiential and body-integrative approach. I emphasize personal and relational empowerment bringing forth the best part of yourself while solving life's dilemmas. I work with trauma, anxiety, life stage struggles, relationship issues and depression. I integrate and update the latest, effective techniques that also reflect the principles of my practice. Please see my website: www.jacihull.com for more information.
(303) 351-5557 x1 View (303) 351-5557 x1
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Stephen Rhode
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in working with adult clients who deal with attachment issues, depression, trauma, anger, anxiety, grief/loss, and relationship issues.
Starting an inner journey on a path to self-healing and understanding can seem like a daunting task. It can be confusing, often goes against logic, and opens us up to the very things that caused us to retreat from a full life in the first place. I understand the trepidation that comes from starting on such a journey and the various obstacles that arise during this exploration. This journey does not have to be taken alone.
I specialize in working with adult clients who deal with attachment issues, depression, trauma, anger, anxiety, grief/loss, and relationship issues.
Starting an inner journey on a path to self-healing and understanding can seem like a daunting task. It can be confusing, often goes against logic, and opens us up to the very things that caused us to retreat from a full life in the first place. I understand the trepidation that comes from starting on such a journey and the various obstacles that arise during this exploration. This journey does not have to be taken alone.
(720) 513-9772 View (720) 513-9772
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Milay Lemos
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My clinical areas of focus include intimacy and sexuality, attachment and complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship orientation, and mindfulness.
My practice is dedicated to helping clients deepen their capacity for self awareness and personal agency. As part of our work together I help clients explore and develop insight into unconscious processes, repetitive patterns of behavior, and relational difficulties to understand what gets in the way of living meaningfully and authentically while reaching desired goals. Drawing from psychoanalytic, relational, and mindfulness approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate a safe therapeutic space conducive to increased intimacy, curiosity, and creativity while building on strengths derived from their unique life experiences.
My clinical areas of focus include intimacy and sexuality, attachment and complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship orientation, and mindfulness.
My practice is dedicated to helping clients deepen their capacity for self awareness and personal agency. As part of our work together I help clients explore and develop insight into unconscious processes, repetitive patterns of behavior, and relational difficulties to understand what gets in the way of living meaningfully and authentically while reaching desired goals. Drawing from psychoanalytic, relational, and mindfulness approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate a safe therapeutic space conducive to increased intimacy, curiosity, and creativity while building on strengths derived from their unique life experiences.
(617) 606-7547 View (617) 606-7547
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Sandra Novkovic
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RIC, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.
If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.
(571) 487-7420 View (571) 487-7420
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Kate Thompson: Individuals, Couples and Groups
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA, CJT, BACP
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I work with individuals and couples offering existential therapy to help you to live more fully and find new ways to face your predicaments, paradoxes and conflicts. Together we can explore your life and relationships to discover ways in which you can live more authentically, in alignment with your values. I trained and worked in England before moving to Boulder in 2010. I have over 20 years experience as a therapist; I bring that with me as I meet each new individual or couple. I will help you describe, clarify and unravel your relationship to the world, your self and other people. We do not have to start with your childhood.
I work with individuals and couples offering existential therapy to help you to live more fully and find new ways to face your predicaments, paradoxes and conflicts. Together we can explore your life and relationships to discover ways in which you can live more authentically, in alignment with your values. I trained and worked in England before moving to Boulder in 2010. I have over 20 years experience as a therapist; I bring that with me as I meet each new individual or couple. I will help you describe, clarify and unravel your relationship to the world, your self and other people. We do not have to start with your childhood.
(303) 732-6823 View (303) 732-6823
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Nancy Nunes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have worked with families, couples, adults and teens for 38 years, in schools, hospitals, residential treatment centers and in the community.
We all embody basic health and the capacity to love and be loved. As a result of pain and fear these capacities can become obscured. My professional training, 38 years of professional experience, study, and mindfulness practices have taught me how to provide a safe and caring environment where together we will use your strengths to access your ability to thrive. I will skillfully guide you on a safe and nurturing journey that is well worth taking; one that will increase connection and joy.
I have worked with families, couples, adults and teens for 38 years, in schools, hospitals, residential treatment centers and in the community.
We all embody basic health and the capacity to love and be loved. As a result of pain and fear these capacities can become obscured. My professional training, 38 years of professional experience, study, and mindfulness practices have taught me how to provide a safe and caring environment where together we will use your strengths to access your ability to thrive. I will skillfully guide you on a safe and nurturing journey that is well worth taking; one that will increase connection and joy.
(303) 579-8572 View (303) 579-8572
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Ugur Kocataskin
Counselor, LPC, CAC, I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Various trainings and years of experience in working with individuals, couples and groups allow me to meet my clients where they are around experiences including trauma, chronic medical issues, addictions, mood states, social and cultural identity development, and awareness and transformation of issues around social privilege and oppression.
Welcome to this journey regardless if therapy is new or familiar to you. I strive to create a compassionate, kind, yet appropriately challenging space for self-acceptance, transformation, and insight. Through relational and cultural lenses that include awareness and mindfulness as ground, I believe all obstacles and challenges can be explored. I hope to walk with you along this path of discovering your innate wisdom, potential for growth, healing, and transformation.
Various trainings and years of experience in working with individuals, couples and groups allow me to meet my clients where they are around experiences including trauma, chronic medical issues, addictions, mood states, social and cultural identity development, and awareness and transformation of issues around social privilege and oppression.
Welcome to this journey regardless if therapy is new or familiar to you. I strive to create a compassionate, kind, yet appropriately challenging space for self-acceptance, transformation, and insight. Through relational and cultural lenses that include awareness and mindfulness as ground, I believe all obstacles and challenges can be explored. I hope to walk with you along this path of discovering your innate wisdom, potential for growth, healing, and transformation.
(720) 606-2753 View (720) 606-2753
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Boulder Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I have great success in helping individuals, couples and families overcome their difficulties and unresolved issues that are affecting their day-to-day lives.
It takes courage to ask for help; you have already taken the first step. Life throws us situations we don't anticipate or have encountered before and we need help getting through. You are here because you or someone you care about is in pain. You have come to the right place. We have all had those times when we need someone besides family and friends to talk to. People come to me for a variety of reasons: anxiety and depression, relationship problems, family issues, emotional and social struggles, rebuilding self-esteem, teen difficulties, general life transitions, and personal growth.
I have great success in helping individuals, couples and families overcome their difficulties and unresolved issues that are affecting their day-to-day lives.
It takes courage to ask for help; you have already taken the first step. Life throws us situations we don't anticipate or have encountered before and we need help getting through. You are here because you or someone you care about is in pain. You have come to the right place. We have all had those times when we need someone besides family and friends to talk to. People come to me for a variety of reasons: anxiety and depression, relationship problems, family issues, emotional and social struggles, rebuilding self-esteem, teen difficulties, general life transitions, and personal growth.
(720) 440-2030 View (720) 440-2030
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Gil Shalit
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, CACIII
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
In addition to being a licensed psychotherapist, I am a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, a certified DARe (Dynamic Attachment RePatterning) treatment provider, a certified senior Addictions Counselor and a teacher of the Diamond Approach. I also have certifications in EMDR and Gestalt therapy. I have been adjunct faculty in the Graduate Counseling Psychology programs at Naropa University, and have assisted in professional trauma-resolution trainings domestically & . I have also provided consultation & clinical supervision for therapists and various agencies & hospitals in the Boulder/Denver area. I work with individuals, couples & groups and provide clinical supervision & consultation.
In addition to being a licensed psychotherapist, I am a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, a certified DARe (Dynamic Attachment RePatterning) treatment provider, a certified senior Addictions Counselor and a teacher of the Diamond Approach. I also have certifications in EMDR and Gestalt therapy. I have been adjunct faculty in the Graduate Counseling Psychology programs at Naropa University, and have assisted in professional trauma-resolution trainings domestically & . I have also provided consultation & clinical supervision for therapists and various agencies & hospitals in the Boulder/Denver area. I work with individuals, couples & groups and provide clinical supervision & consultation.
(720) 903-4031 View (720) 903-4031
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Kirsten Brannen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you looking for help for yourself OR are you seeking couples counseling? I have several specialties & advanced training to help individuals & couples get out of their frustrating negative cycles. Individuals I work with often seek treatment for symptoms that, despite their best efforts, do not go away such as feeling emotionally numb or angry & have intrusive thoughts/memories from a traumatic event or have been diagnosed with PTSD. The couples I work with often report feeling stuck, feeling alone and sick of having the same arguments yet nothing changes. I also treat survivors of narcissistic parents and narcissistic partners.
Are you looking for help for yourself OR are you seeking couples counseling? I have several specialties & advanced training to help individuals & couples get out of their frustrating negative cycles. Individuals I work with often seek treatment for symptoms that, despite their best efforts, do not go away such as feeling emotionally numb or angry & have intrusive thoughts/memories from a traumatic event or have been diagnosed with PTSD. The couples I work with often report feeling stuck, feeling alone and sick of having the same arguments yet nothing changes. I also treat survivors of narcissistic parents and narcissistic partners.
(973) 319-7312 View (973) 319-7312
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Megan Swan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Therapy is an opportunity to explore your unique life story. Together, we will cultivate awareness around your thought and behavioral patterns, and understand your emotions as they manifest in situations and relationships to promote understanding and clarity, and ultimately healing and wholeness. My approach is primarily Jungian inspired, depth and insight oriented and I also integrate CBT, mindfulness, and DBT. Together, within the space of a safe and compassionate relationship, we can explore your life journey with expansiveness as you move towards meaning and connection.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore your unique life story. Together, we will cultivate awareness around your thought and behavioral patterns, and understand your emotions as they manifest in situations and relationships to promote understanding and clarity, and ultimately healing and wholeness. My approach is primarily Jungian inspired, depth and insight oriented and I also integrate CBT, mindfulness, and DBT. Together, within the space of a safe and compassionate relationship, we can explore your life journey with expansiveness as you move towards meaning and connection.
(720) 706-8429 View (720) 706-8429
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Boulder Emotional Wellness
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Affordable psychotherapy services. Low-fee private-pay and Medicaid for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. Services are provided by licensed clinicians, pre-licensure psychotherapists, and supervised Masters level interns.
Affordable psychotherapy services. Low-fee private-pay and Medicaid for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. Services are provided by licensed clinicians, pre-licensure psychotherapists, and supervised Masters level interns.
(720) 509-9499 View (720) 509-9499
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Vicki A Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, RN
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My goal is to engage bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits while providing a gentle, compassionate process for developing a loving, trusting relationship with yourself.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and Registered Nurse. My approach to health and well-being is rooted in the belief that we have within us the capacity to live satisfying, engaged, empowered, joyful, and meaningful lives. I help my clients get to the root of what is holding them back, and transform limiting patterns so they can live a happy, healthy life. My style is compassionate, direct, supportive, and creative.
My goal is to engage bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits while providing a gentle, compassionate process for developing a loving, trusting relationship with yourself.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and Registered Nurse. My approach to health and well-being is rooted in the belief that we have within us the capacity to live satisfying, engaged, empowered, joyful, and meaningful lives. I help my clients get to the root of what is holding them back, and transform limiting patterns so they can live a happy, healthy life. My style is compassionate, direct, supportive, and creative.
(720) 730-6573 View (720) 730-6573
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Amelia G Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
My passion is meeting and working with you. I want to walk with you, understand your life and be a support when your life feels like a struggle. I consider myself a holistic practitioner and have been trained in various therapies as well as experienced many aspects of life. My path has included working with military sexual trauma, combat trauma, chronic pain, addictions, family conflict, depression, bi-polar, personality disorders, just to name a few.
My passion is meeting and working with you. I want to walk with you, understand your life and be a support when your life feels like a struggle. I consider myself a holistic practitioner and have been trained in various therapies as well as experienced many aspects of life. My path has included working with military sexual trauma, combat trauma, chronic pain, addictions, family conflict, depression, bi-polar, personality disorders, just to name a few.
(720) 784-5924 View (720) 784-5924
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Erica Brann, LCSW, Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
(720) 782-1142 View (720) 782-1142
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.