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Claudia Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, DiplPsy, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
Are you a couple who feels unhappy and 'stuck" in unsatisfying ways of interacting? In working with couples I know how much is at stake and how important immediate results are.
I believe the solutions to many of our life's struggles are already within ourselves. As your therapist, I will assist you to identify what you envision for yourself, and help you feel better and accomplish your goals. My approach is practical, concrete and collaborative. In our work together we focus on your strengths, accomplishments and inherent skills and wisdom.
Are you a couple who feels unhappy and 'stuck" in unsatisfying ways of interacting? In working with couples I know how much is at stake and how important immediate results are.
I believe the solutions to many of our life's struggles are already within ourselves. As your therapist, I will assist you to identify what you envision for yourself, and help you feel better and accomplish your goals. My approach is practical, concrete and collaborative. In our work together we focus on your strengths, accomplishments and inherent skills and wisdom.
(303) 747-4028 View (303) 747-4028
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Ground Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, Psych, Educati, PACT II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
I work with individuals, couples, and families in a dynamic, related, and grounded style. My work is about supporting my clients in learning how to relieve their own suffering, relate to others more effectively and efficiently, and living the life they want to live. Much of this work is around transitions in life: puberty, education, individuation, relationships, work, self-identification, and grief. My work with couples and families is grounded in the Psychobilogical Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and I am a Level II certified PACT therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, all genders, races, sexual orientations, and spiritual beliefs.
I work with individuals, couples, and families in a dynamic, related, and grounded style. My work is about supporting my clients in learning how to relieve their own suffering, relate to others more effectively and efficiently, and living the life they want to live. Much of this work is around transitions in life: puberty, education, individuation, relationships, work, self-identification, and grief. My work with couples and families is grounded in the Psychobilogical Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and I am a Level II certified PACT therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, all genders, races, sexual orientations, and spiritual beliefs.
(303) 351-5249 View (303) 351-5249
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Maya Golan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
I am a somatic therapist who counsels individuals and couples to honor who they truly are.
Challenges are essential to growth. We all face challenges. The various challenges, crises, traumas we all inevitably encounter can create anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Unfortunately, labels and diagnoses can stop you from seeing that you are okay. As you are. Your felt experiences of hurt, when processed deeply, actually lead to self-discovery. Seeking help doesn’t mean that anything is necessarily wrong. In fact, expertise can guide you through these moments safely. Through somatic healing therapy, individuals and couples will find inner strength to start anew.
I am a somatic therapist who counsels individuals and couples to honor who they truly are.
Challenges are essential to growth. We all face challenges. The various challenges, crises, traumas we all inevitably encounter can create anxiety, depression, and disconnection. Unfortunately, labels and diagnoses can stop you from seeing that you are okay. As you are. Your felt experiences of hurt, when processed deeply, actually lead to self-discovery. Seeking help doesn’t mean that anything is necessarily wrong. In fact, expertise can guide you through these moments safely. Through somatic healing therapy, individuals and couples will find inner strength to start anew.
(303) 951-6811 View (303) 951-6811
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Dr. Leslie Alter
Psychologist Candidate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Psychotherapy is a window for self-discovery. For me, this process centers around the therapeutic relationship. In collaboration, I can help you better understand historical patterns, with yourself and others, while creating a contained, consistent, and reparative relational experience. Through this exploration, we look beyond what exists on the surface to understand and address the root causes of challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This is how we can live our most authentic lives.
Psychotherapy is a window for self-discovery. For me, this process centers around the therapeutic relationship. In collaboration, I can help you better understand historical patterns, with yourself and others, while creating a contained, consistent, and reparative relational experience. Through this exploration, we look beyond what exists on the surface to understand and address the root causes of challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This is how we can live our most authentic lives.
(720) 707-2965 View (720) 707-2965
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Patti Ashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, families, ADHD, and relationship conflicts.
Are anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting and family life? Have you experienced a loss of some kind? A loved one, a job, a home, your health, or any other loss. Telling your story can help you move through the pain and suffering to get to the other side.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, families, ADHD, and relationship conflicts.
Are anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting and family life? Have you experienced a loss of some kind? A loved one, a job, a home, your health, or any other loss. Telling your story can help you move through the pain and suffering to get to the other side.
(720) 307-1256 View (720) 307-1256
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Edie Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I offer a unique blend of effective techniques: * Relaxation and mindfulness for anxiety * Mind-body, cognitive, and expressive work for depression * Gestalt and dream work for deeper integration * PAIRS and PACT tools for couples * Soul-centered counseling for grief and spiritual issues * EMDR or shamanic journeys for trauma or painful memories .
I am here to help you cope with the stresses of life and find meaning in a rapidly changing world. * Are you looking for a natural, holistic alternative to traditional talk therapy? I use a gentle, compassionate approach to help you relax, transform unhealthy patterns, improve and deepen relationships, and reclaim your power and vitality. * Are you are sensitive or easily overwhelmed? I can help you ground and develop stronger energetic boundaries. * Do you need support for trauma or a difficult childhood? I will help you develop inner resources, so that you can safely process painful memories or PTSD.
I offer a unique blend of effective techniques: * Relaxation and mindfulness for anxiety * Mind-body, cognitive, and expressive work for depression * Gestalt and dream work for deeper integration * PAIRS and PACT tools for couples * Soul-centered counseling for grief and spiritual issues * EMDR or shamanic journeys for trauma or painful memories .
I am here to help you cope with the stresses of life and find meaning in a rapidly changing world. * Are you looking for a natural, holistic alternative to traditional talk therapy? I use a gentle, compassionate approach to help you relax, transform unhealthy patterns, improve and deepen relationships, and reclaim your power and vitality. * Are you are sensitive or easily overwhelmed? I can help you ground and develop stronger energetic boundaries. * Do you need support for trauma or a difficult childhood? I will help you develop inner resources, so that you can safely process painful memories or PTSD.
(303) 900-5190 View (303) 900-5190
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Joel Chabrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I work especially with people who struggle with their intimate and social relationships, who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-harm, insomnia, chronic pain, or chronic illness, or with those who need more support, more positivity, help starting a career, or a better process of coping in their life due to a stressful moment or transition. I see clients of all ages, as well as couples and families.
I work especially with people who struggle with their intimate and social relationships, who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-harm, insomnia, chronic pain, or chronic illness, or with those who need more support, more positivity, help starting a career, or a better process of coping in their life due to a stressful moment or transition. I see clients of all ages, as well as couples and families.
(480) 571-9168 View (480) 571-9168
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Tom Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, A-CBT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I offer in-person counseling sessions from a convenient Central Boulder location and Telehealth sessions as well. I provide individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma/ptsd, relationship problems, work or school stress and other problems. Call for a free 15-minute consultation if you are seeking support and looking to develop effective ways to cope with life's challenges.
I offer in-person counseling sessions from a convenient Central Boulder location and Telehealth sessions as well. I provide individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma/ptsd, relationship problems, work or school stress and other problems. Call for a free 15-minute consultation if you are seeking support and looking to develop effective ways to cope with life's challenges.
(720) 740-5411 View (720) 740-5411
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Mary Gail Becker, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
What focus?? Stress Anxiety Distractions. You can't always eliminate them BUT you can learn to Manage them. As a psychologist and coach, I can show you how by teaching you smart tools to calm your mind. Calm your body. Get your focus back. Enhance your mental focus to increase productivity and reduce stress at work, school or home. We can explore creative ways to ease difficult relationships, whether at work or in your family. I listen empathically to uncover blocks, lack of focus, and relationship issues that get in your way of joy and success.
What focus?? Stress Anxiety Distractions. You can't always eliminate them BUT you can learn to Manage them. As a psychologist and coach, I can show you how by teaching you smart tools to calm your mind. Calm your body. Get your focus back. Enhance your mental focus to increase productivity and reduce stress at work, school or home. We can explore creative ways to ease difficult relationships, whether at work or in your family. I listen empathically to uncover blocks, lack of focus, and relationship issues that get in your way of joy and success.
(720) 410-6478 View (720) 410-6478
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Valerie Lorig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)
Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)
(303) 578-2949 View (303) 578-2949
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Jennifer Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Whether I am working with couples or individuals, my aim is for everyone to feel safe, heard, and understood.
Hi, my name is Jennifer, and I would love to offer you a safe, compassionate space to work through challenges in two of your most important relationships – with your partner and with yourself. Maybe you and your partner often butt heads because you see things so differently. Or perhaps the two of you have drifted apart, seem to be living parallel lives, and are not sure how to find your way back to each other. Or maybe you find yourself bumping up against old wounds, disempowering narratives, anxiety or other stress related patterns you are ready to be free of!
Whether I am working with couples or individuals, my aim is for everyone to feel safe, heard, and understood.
Hi, my name is Jennifer, and I would love to offer you a safe, compassionate space to work through challenges in two of your most important relationships – with your partner and with yourself. Maybe you and your partner often butt heads because you see things so differently. Or perhaps the two of you have drifted apart, seem to be living parallel lives, and are not sure how to find your way back to each other. Or maybe you find yourself bumping up against old wounds, disempowering narratives, anxiety or other stress related patterns you are ready to be free of!
(720) 817-5278 View (720) 817-5278
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Suzanne Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Hi, I am passionate about providing counseling services. Have you lost your balance in relationships, work etc and need to recalibrate? I am here to help you. Together we can find understanding, relief, ways to cope and improve your life. My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples. Using a direct and interactive approach, my goal is to foster increased self-awareness and insight. Suggesting alternative approaches, I help clients develop skills needed to function in their lives more wholly. In the most empathetic way, I am going to challenge your thinking so you start to feel better.
Hi, I am passionate about providing counseling services. Have you lost your balance in relationships, work etc and need to recalibrate? I am here to help you. Together we can find understanding, relief, ways to cope and improve your life. My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples. Using a direct and interactive approach, my goal is to foster increased self-awareness and insight. Suggesting alternative approaches, I help clients develop skills needed to function in their lives more wholly. In the most empathetic way, I am going to challenge your thinking so you start to feel better.
(720) 743-5903 View (720) 743-5903
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Silvan Erb-Summers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Adult Families and Couples are also in my repertoire.
We'll figure this out together! Get back to baseline and begin to build the life you want to live. I'll help you learn to use your body as a resource for your mind. Beginning with simple breathing techniques & physical movements to aid in emotional management & reduction of stress, anxiety, & depression. For those who are ready, we will do the deeper work of releasing unprocessed emotions & old storylines that may be silently running your life in the background. Thus transforming hardships into wisdom & personal power to propel your life forward in whatever direction you choose.
Adult Families and Couples are also in my repertoire.
We'll figure this out together! Get back to baseline and begin to build the life you want to live. I'll help you learn to use your body as a resource for your mind. Beginning with simple breathing techniques & physical movements to aid in emotional management & reduction of stress, anxiety, & depression. For those who are ready, we will do the deeper work of releasing unprocessed emotions & old storylines that may be silently running your life in the background. Thus transforming hardships into wisdom & personal power to propel your life forward in whatever direction you choose.
(720) 897-0912 View (720) 897-0912
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Jennifer Sleek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
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.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
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.
(303) 625-6672 View (303) 625-6672
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Rhonda Kimble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I offer the following: Mind-Body-Spirit integrative strategies for performance enhancement. I guide couples to create thriving, joyful relationships through understanding differences, and to develop improved connection. We resolve trauma to enhance relationship skill to self and others. I help clients and families to effectively manage mood disorders to engage in life goals again. When requested, I teach coping skills for anxiety and anger management. I help caregivers find resources to adjust and grow. I help to motivate health and fitness goals while clients practice transforming their self-esteem, from the inside out.
I offer the following: Mind-Body-Spirit integrative strategies for performance enhancement. I guide couples to create thriving, joyful relationships through understanding differences, and to develop improved connection. We resolve trauma to enhance relationship skill to self and others. I help clients and families to effectively manage mood disorders to engage in life goals again. When requested, I teach coping skills for anxiety and anger management. I help caregivers find resources to adjust and grow. I help to motivate health and fitness goals while clients practice transforming their self-esteem, from the inside out.
(720) 580-9680 x1 View (720) 580-9680 x1
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Jim Bowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Are you anxious about your relationship? Make the changes you want! Are you angry or depressed? I specialize in couples counseling, anxiety, depression, and anger. Why wait to make the positive changes you want? Let's create new tools custom tailored for you. I will listen carefully, and be a proactive teacher, as you learn and integrate what is possible in your life. I have an office in Boulder and also use online/phone/zoom choices for your convenience.
Are you anxious about your relationship? Make the changes you want! Are you angry or depressed? I specialize in couples counseling, anxiety, depression, and anger. Why wait to make the positive changes you want? Let's create new tools custom tailored for you. I will listen carefully, and be a proactive teacher, as you learn and integrate what is possible in your life. I have an office in Boulder and also use online/phone/zoom choices for your convenience.
(303) 974-4652 View (303) 974-4652
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Johanna Lindau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I believe everyone has the ability to live a joyful life, have fulfilling relationships and experience wellness. I work with individuals and couples addressing challenges including: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, disordered eating, low self esteem and more. I utilize practices of: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling), mindfulness, somatic/body centered, principles of trauma resolution (neurobiology and polyvagal theory), wilderness/nature therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), art therapy, Brainspotting and more in our work together.
I believe everyone has the ability to live a joyful life, have fulfilling relationships and experience wellness. I work with individuals and couples addressing challenges including: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, disordered eating, low self esteem and more. I utilize practices of: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling), mindfulness, somatic/body centered, principles of trauma resolution (neurobiology and polyvagal theory), wilderness/nature therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), art therapy, Brainspotting and more in our work together.
(831) 325-0382 View (831) 325-0382
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Jennifer Favell, Ph.D., LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD, MA x 2, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I'm an experienced trauma and grief therapist. I work with my clients in ways that support the "why" and "now what?". PTSD, meaningful life, crash of who you were; medical trauma; disaster; life passage; divorce; relationship; dysfunctional family; abuse; grieving who you were. Who are you now? Settling for feeling devastated, angry, sad, betrayed? Lost, stuck, overwhelmed, disbelieving, shamed, confused, depressed, anxious? Stressed. panicking, self-harming, isolating? Not yourself? Or sort of curious about parts of your Self? LPC, Ph.D. + 2 Masters degrees (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology). I work creatively WITH you.
I'm an experienced trauma and grief therapist. I work with my clients in ways that support the "why" and "now what?". PTSD, meaningful life, crash of who you were; medical trauma; disaster; life passage; divorce; relationship; dysfunctional family; abuse; grieving who you were. Who are you now? Settling for feeling devastated, angry, sad, betrayed? Lost, stuck, overwhelmed, disbelieving, shamed, confused, depressed, anxious? Stressed. panicking, self-harming, isolating? Not yourself? Or sort of curious about parts of your Self? LPC, Ph.D. + 2 Masters degrees (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology). I work creatively WITH you.
(720) 438-4131 View (720) 438-4131
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Catie McDowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Depending on my clients' needs and goals, I use both short-term strategic and longer term, relationship-oriented methods.
I bring warmth, humor and an active style to psychotherapy, and am optimistic that with time, supportive connection, and a willingness to look beneath the surface, you can grow and feel better. Therapy gives you a chance to explore your thoughts, feelings and relationships, with the invaluable benefit of an outside perspective. In addition to helping you with any challenges, I will also help you build on your unique strengths. My clients report that they not only develop a deeper understanding of themselves, but most importantly, make wanted changes in their lives and relationships.
Depending on my clients' needs and goals, I use both short-term strategic and longer term, relationship-oriented methods.
I bring warmth, humor and an active style to psychotherapy, and am optimistic that with time, supportive connection, and a willingness to look beneath the surface, you can grow and feel better. Therapy gives you a chance to explore your thoughts, feelings and relationships, with the invaluable benefit of an outside perspective. In addition to helping you with any challenges, I will also help you build on your unique strengths. My clients report that they not only develop a deeper understanding of themselves, but most importantly, make wanted changes in their lives and relationships.
(303) 900-5838 x2 View (303) 900-5838 x2
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Boulder Emotional Wellness
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
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 x101 View (720) 509-9499 x101
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.