Therapists in Boulder, CO

I'm an LCSW passionate about helping people navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, and perfectionism. In my practice, I create a safe, supportive space where you can shed layers of burden and embrace your personal growth. I recognize that each individual's path is unique. I strive to understand your specific experiences and how they shape your present struggles. Whether you're grappling with intrusive thoughts, overwhelming sadness, or the echoes of past trauma, I'll walk alongside you with empathy and guidance.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing therapy. Many people I work with come to therapy because they've experienced an overwhelming life event that is impacting them negatively, they feel stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling, or relating to others that are not serving them well, or they are struggling to adjust to a new life circumstance. Therapy is an opportunity to grow into a different kind of relationship with yourself and others, develop new understanding about past and present experiences, and practice more effective approaches to problems in your life.

I am dedicated to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional pain and distress. My fundamental approach to treatment is relational. Therapy is a process where we will develop an alliance in which your emotional and developmental needs are made a priority. Over time, an internalized healing space forms where you can recover access to parts of your true self. Speaking freely without unnecessary self-censorship may be simple, but it is not easy. I encourage you to try it.

Our small group practice specializes in mentoring and coaching, a relatable and effective modality for teens, young adults, and adults. Through your real-life experiences, mentors model and teach coping tools, life skills, and track desirable habits. The nature of this approach is relational, practical, and strategic. We cultivate a trusting relationship with you, which we believe is foundational to change and personal growth. We use methods such as Motivational Interviewing, DBT, psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to help you develop insight and make informed decisions. We welcome neurodiverse and neurotypical clients.

The only constant is change. The only certainty is humans are called upon to navigate the challenging upheavals of life's transitions. Receiving assistance with grief issues, trauma, relationship difficulties, or navigating a cancer diagnosis and other chronic disease, is part of the therapeutic experience. The remainder exists in the relationship with one's therapist. After three decades, working with a variety of people from very famous to blue collar workers, I am qualified to understand your unique story. Together we will begin a journey of self discovery having the potential to improve the quality and meaning of your life.

As both a therapist and a fellow traveler of life, I know the complexity and challenges of being a human in this world. I believe our identities are our most precious assets, despite what society has conditioned us to believe. Because of my own queer identity, I am particularly delighted to support folks who identify as queer/LGBTQ+. My work is centered around helping clients reconnect with their inherent worth, heal the impact of the past, and learn to regulate. I will help you explore the life experiences and narratives that challenge you showing up exactly as you are, and guide you towards the healing and wellness you deserve.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or healing from a past or present painful situation or trauma? With non-judgmental, compassionate presence, I offer the collaborative support needed for you to carefully work through these challenges, experience deep level change and live a more satisfying life. My therapeutic approach is focused on supporting your strengths and developing the inner resources you need to cultivate your innate capacity to heal. As a committed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in Boulder, CO, your health and healing is my number one priority.

Radical acceptance and meaningful connection are the backbones of my life and practice. I firmly believe each of us owns unique parts of ourselves that not only make us different but also make us capable. Sometimes a tree must twist and bend to reach the light it needs; just because its growth looks different doesn’t mean it’s not still growing. As a psychotherapist, my humor and curiosity are what help me reach the light I need. I value the ability to laugh with my clients as well as let them lead. The latter means I will honor all parts of you, your experiences, and your goals.

I am passionate about collaborating with others in their healing journeys. As a Board Certified Art Therapist I utilize a holistic, mindfulness based, client-centered approach to work with children, adolescents, and adults to heal from anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and loss. I specialize in early-childhood mental health as well as perinatal/postpartum mental health. I work in partnership with caregivers and young children to focus on integrating and healing early trauma, attachment disruptions, and building secure relationships between caregiver and child.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with shifts in your world? Have you recently had a life and or medical change that you would like to navigate? Are there parts of your past that are affecting your everyday life such as emotional and or sexual abuse? Are you having more arguments than you would like? Are you feeling dissatisfied within your sex life? Are you experiencing hardship and frustration surrounding child rearing? While not an exhaustive list, I believe that there is no problem that therapy can not address. I am here for you!

We specialize in the education and treatment of digital media overuse, which includes, video game addiction, social media, information overload, spending compulsions, and online pornography overuse and addiction. We prioritize family involvement because we know that including family members supports overall change, and the health and wellness of the whole family. Families find that when involved in treatment they achieve what they came in to change in a more timely fashion. We provide expert advice, education and guidance to individuals and families seeking to learn more about how to use digital media in a healthy, effective manner, as well as to those who are in the depths of addiction. We specialize in the common co-existing issues found alongside or underneath digital media overuse/addiction, such as anxiety, isolation, depression, academic challenges and failure, inability to obtain or keep employment, lying and deceitful behavior, as well as, aggressive and acting out behaviors.

I am, first and foremost, a highly trained Christian Therapist. For over thirty years I have worked with couples, individuals, and families helping put an anchor back into their lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in both Colorado and California, I have two Masters degrees: a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity (a three-year ministerial academic training) both earned from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California that has been coined “The Princeton of the West”. I use a "systems" approach to marriage and family therapy which means I view each person as part of a whole.

In the intensity of life its easy to feel thrown off: How do we recover our balance? Sometimes it helps to have support in figuring out next steps, finding open ground in your world. As a Contemplative Psychotherapist my practice is most appropriate for those with their own practice background, or an interest in cultivating a mindful approach to life.

Couples Therapy. Falling in love is easy, staying in love is difficult, hence the 50% divorce rate! My passion is helping couples develop deeply satisfying relationships. I've been married since 1999 and my own relationship has been to the brink of divorce and back so I help couples from both a personal and professional perspective. I know what it feels like to be filled with resentment and out of love but I also know what it feels like to heal and fall back in love. I have a Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I'm a Licensed Psychologist, and I've been in private practice since 2004.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling and needs support quickly. His/her/their issues could range with some mood dys-regulation to overwhelmed and stressed and/or dealing with trauma. Your goals would be to alleviate symptoms and obtain relief quickly, feel more balance and have more tools to help manage stressors. Perhaps, you are interested in gaining more awareness to your own thoughts, feelings, and sensations. My goal is to help people feel more emotionally regulated. I have worked in this field since 2008 and have a vast knowledge of strategies and techniques to use with you.

True transformational healing happens at the level of the soul. Traditional counseling focuses on fixing faulty thinking. Rather, let's uncover the negative unconscious beliefs about yourself that motivate this thinking. It is the quality of the relationship that you have with yourself that will ultimately determine how quickly you can manifest what you love.

Seeking therapy is not always easy and that it can often come from a place of stress, isolation, and anxiety. You are no longer alone. I will support you in discovering how you want to function in your daily life and how you feel personally and in your relationships with others. I work with people in all stages of life from college students and older adults. Together we will create a personalized plan in order to achieve your goals and find emotional relief.

As we travel along in life, emotional pain and trauma often cause us to fracture and lose touch with ourselves, leaving us scrambling to pick up the pieces–but the good news is we don’t have to go it alone. In a world full of distraction and overstimulation, it is an act of rebellion to slow down, look within, and feel. I see myself as a guide and co-pilot to support you in exploring your emotional landscape and navigating the ever-evolving journey of self-discovery. I’ve had the honor of helping clients work through anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, addiction, terminal illness, men’s issues, and relationship troubles.

Welcome to MBN Colorado. We are open and accepting new clients! We see children, teens, adults and couples. We have the tools to help you find the changes you want and return your focus and energy. Trouble with anxiety or moods? Need help for your child? Relationships taking a hit? We can help in a safe place with support, confidentiality and freedom to speak. Counseling is currently offered online, and in-person sessions will be available beginning October 2023.