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Forrest Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Forrest has sat with elders in their dying process, helped chauffeur young adults through the existential turmoil, and attended to the many others needs for compassion, authenticity, and simple humanity that many of us long for. In 2008, Forrest deployed to Iraq and witnessed first hand an incredible amount of suffering. This helped to awaken Forrest's heart to the dire need of care, compassion, and human kindness. Later, Forrest would go on to organize community events for homelessness, humanitarian crisis, healing through the arts and mindfulness practices. Forrest continues to strive toward a world of caring compassion for all.
Forrest has sat with elders in their dying process, helped chauffeur young adults through the existential turmoil, and attended to the many others needs for compassion, authenticity, and simple humanity that many of us long for. In 2008, Forrest deployed to Iraq and witnessed first hand an incredible amount of suffering. This helped to awaken Forrest's heart to the dire need of care, compassion, and human kindness. Later, Forrest would go on to organize community events for homelessness, humanitarian crisis, healing through the arts and mindfulness practices. Forrest continues to strive toward a world of caring compassion for all.
(720) 477-4189 View (720) 477-4189
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Rachelle R Schieffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I believe therapy can help you find the solutions to be present and move forward in your life. I will work with you to develop a trusting, grounded relationship so you have a safe place to examine what is personally challenging or no longer working in your life. Having a supportive base allows you to develop and successfully practice the skills, abilities, and perspectives that may feel too overwhelming to do so on your own. My hope is for clients to gain a sense of personal empowerment to successfully manage life's challenges.
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I believe therapy can help you find the solutions to be present and move forward in your life. I will work with you to develop a trusting, grounded relationship so you have a safe place to examine what is personally challenging or no longer working in your life. Having a supportive base allows you to develop and successfully practice the skills, abilities, and perspectives that may feel too overwhelming to do so on your own. My hope is for clients to gain a sense of personal empowerment to successfully manage life's challenges.
(720) 410-6872 View (720) 410-6872
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Cristina Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I offer a unique and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. I work with healing and alchemizing trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. I specialize in working with people ready to take the deep dive to create healing and changes that lead to feelings and experiences of vitality, enjoyment, self love and clarity.
I offer a unique and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. I work with healing and alchemizing trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. I specialize in working with people ready to take the deep dive to create healing and changes that lead to feelings and experiences of vitality, enjoyment, self love and clarity.
(720) 897-0514 View (720) 897-0514
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Boulder Colorado Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Samuel Dunlap, LSW is a Leadership Development Consultant, Team Innovation Facilitator, and Integral Depth Psychotherapist. He partners with startup executives, leaders, and facilitators to develop critical leadership skills, advance innovation & value creation, enhance learning & attention, and find their distinctive edge to authentically take their work to the next level. Samuel's curiosity, wisdom, and passion for deep collaboration empowers leaders to unearth a reservoir of inner creative power, inspiring a radical transformation of once-unimaginable possibilities into real-world achievements.
Samuel Dunlap, LSW is a Leadership Development Consultant, Team Innovation Facilitator, and Integral Depth Psychotherapist. He partners with startup executives, leaders, and facilitators to develop critical leadership skills, advance innovation & value creation, enhance learning & attention, and find their distinctive edge to authentically take their work to the next level. Samuel's curiosity, wisdom, and passion for deep collaboration empowers leaders to unearth a reservoir of inner creative power, inspiring a radical transformation of once-unimaginable possibilities into real-world achievements.
(720) 218-0788 View (720) 218-0788
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Denise Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, REV
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Change can be hard, and therapy helps, and it doesn't have to go on for years. I'll share coping tools to handle stress fast and give you a solid foundation for life's challenges. For patterns that block your happiness, we'll use creative tools that grow your imagination and inner knowing. Clients appreciate how I help them develop their strength and peacefulness. If you've got the urge to grow, or are ready to deal with past trauma, I can help. My clients desire tools for life and are willing to practice them outside of sessions. My Stress to Strength book offers great hacks for life's challenges and setbacks. Visit SoulSavvy.net.
Change can be hard, and therapy helps, and it doesn't have to go on for years. I'll share coping tools to handle stress fast and give you a solid foundation for life's challenges. For patterns that block your happiness, we'll use creative tools that grow your imagination and inner knowing. Clients appreciate how I help them develop their strength and peacefulness. If you've got the urge to grow, or are ready to deal with past trauma, I can help. My clients desire tools for life and are willing to practice them outside of sessions. My Stress to Strength book offers great hacks for life's challenges and setbacks. Visit SoulSavvy.net.
(720) 605-6426 View (720) 605-6426
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Michael Clifton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I can help you with struggles like depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, career counseling, and veterans issues (as one of them). Do you need help leaving a bad situation but you feel stuck? Are you struggling to adjust to leaving a bad situation and need some help connecting with your new life? Have you been feeling overwhelmed and you haven't been able to cope with life? Need someone to walk through hell with you and make sure you don't get distracted from the path out of rock bottom depression?
I can help you with struggles like depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, career counseling, and veterans issues (as one of them). Do you need help leaving a bad situation but you feel stuck? Are you struggling to adjust to leaving a bad situation and need some help connecting with your new life? Have you been feeling overwhelmed and you haven't been able to cope with life? Need someone to walk through hell with you and make sure you don't get distracted from the path out of rock bottom depression?
(720) 545-1974 View (720) 545-1974
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Kimberly Donars
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
New Year, New Time to refresh yourself and your goals. I can support you or your older adolescent to live a happier, healthier life. Some of the many issues I've helped my clients with include: trouble focusing, feeling anxious, depressed, lethargic, overwhelmed, indecisive, chronic procrastination, issues with relationships, insomnia, ruminating/overthinking. Do you want to quit smoking or drinking? Exercise more? Would you like to fulfill more of your goals and dreams? Live a more creative and/or adventurous way? I can help you identify where you want to go.
New Year, New Time to refresh yourself and your goals. I can support you or your older adolescent to live a happier, healthier life. Some of the many issues I've helped my clients with include: trouble focusing, feeling anxious, depressed, lethargic, overwhelmed, indecisive, chronic procrastination, issues with relationships, insomnia, ruminating/overthinking. Do you want to quit smoking or drinking? Exercise more? Would you like to fulfill more of your goals and dreams? Live a more creative and/or adventurous way? I can help you identify where you want to go.
(720) 466-2785 View (720) 466-2785
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Jovahna Jasmine Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you interested in the soulful exploration of finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to find a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others? What if the struggles in our lives are not to defeat us but to guide us into a deeper place of self-revelation, transformation, and empowerment? I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating a life that the soul longs to live and express in the world. This journey takes hope, courage, and vulnerability, and I would be honored to be the gentle and firm guide to support you to create the life that you desire.
Are you interested in the soulful exploration of finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to find a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others? What if the struggles in our lives are not to defeat us but to guide us into a deeper place of self-revelation, transformation, and empowerment? I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating a life that the soul longs to live and express in the world. This journey takes hope, courage, and vulnerability, and I would be honored to be the gentle and firm guide to support you to create the life that you desire.
(720) 419-0220 View (720) 419-0220
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Nicole Dunas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Creating a safe environment is where I begin. I see therapy as a collaborative process that can lead you toward a greater capacity for self-awareness, trust, clarity, a sense of meaning and freedom. Life gives us surprising obstacles, which can make us feel stuck, depressed, alone or scared. With therapeutic presence, creativity and guidance, we can change our relationship to obstacles and transform. Our darkest point may mark the moment we realize we want to change. I use yoga and creative writing in my practice, and have training in mindfulness/somatic approaches, gestalt therapy, family systems, DBT, & depth psychology.
Creating a safe environment is where I begin. I see therapy as a collaborative process that can lead you toward a greater capacity for self-awareness, trust, clarity, a sense of meaning and freedom. Life gives us surprising obstacles, which can make us feel stuck, depressed, alone or scared. With therapeutic presence, creativity and guidance, we can change our relationship to obstacles and transform. Our darkest point may mark the moment we realize we want to change. I use yoga and creative writing in my practice, and have training in mindfulness/somatic approaches, gestalt therapy, family systems, DBT, & depth psychology.
(720) 613-6799 View (720) 613-6799
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Rachel Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
How do we find inner peace when our outer presentation is wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? Your internal struggles are real, and you are not alone. Wholeness begins with healing. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are so deep it feels as though they may never heal. Asking for help takes strength. If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual assault or abuse, and/or sex and relationship issues, let’s chat. Please reach out via email if possible
How do we find inner peace when our outer presentation is wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? Your internal struggles are real, and you are not alone. Wholeness begins with healing. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are so deep it feels as though they may never heal. Asking for help takes strength. If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual assault or abuse, and/or sex and relationship issues, let’s chat. Please reach out via email if possible
(719) 294-1656 View (719) 294-1656
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Divergence Mental Health Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
(720) 759-3716 View (720) 759-3716
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Elise Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you a women and/or a queer person looking to become more connected with yourself and your emotional expression? Perhaps you are struggling with body image issues, relational conflicts or trauma. As a therapist, I like to approach clients with non-judgment and vulnerability, and provide a space for them to fully and authentically express their emotions.
Are you a women and/or a queer person looking to become more connected with yourself and your emotional expression? Perhaps you are struggling with body image issues, relational conflicts or trauma. As a therapist, I like to approach clients with non-judgment and vulnerability, and provide a space for them to fully and authentically express their emotions.
(720) 664-5140 View (720) 664-5140
Expressive Arts Therapists

What happens in expressive arts therapy?

In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.

How long does expressive arts therapy take?

An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.

How does expressive arts therapy help children?

Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.

What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?

Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.