Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in San Juan County, CO

Are you seeking support for yourself, your child or family? Have current challenges become overwhelming? Are thoughts, emotions and "old" ways of doing things holding you back from realizing something more for yourself? Do you seek to not only overcome current obstacles but also create opportunities for personal growth? I’d like to help you be empowered, find clarity and have the confidence to identify and achieve your goals.

Life is hard & seeking help can be even harder, but no matter how tough the situation seems, it's always workable & I wholeheartedly believe in you! I love supporting people towards becoming their best self & specialize in working with women, couples, trauma, relationships & codependency. My holistic approach is Transpersonal, mindfulness-based, body-centered, trauma-informed, strength-focused & nature-oriented. My job is to help you clear out old wounds so you can feel good in your body in order to cultivate your own innate wisdom & creativity in living a more fulfilling life. I also offer coaching via Awakened Hearts Healing Arts.

People are complex and life is complicated - sometimes we can manage alone and sometimes we need additional support. I'm here for those times that lean towards support. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or even bored with your current situation. You may have an urgent concern and insufficient tools to deal with it. Or, you might not be quite so sure what the problem is exactly, but know something isn't right in your core or spirit. You are probably seeking to change your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or beliefs in some meaningful way. By being here and looking for a therapist in the first place, you're taking a brave first step.

Do you long for a more real and creative life, one that is true to who you are in your depths? Do you have gifts you want to cultivate and offer? Have you met with obstacles and need support? Or has something happened to sever the sense of meaning you once had? Are you suffering from anxiety, sadness, feelings of deficiency or alienation? Are there life changes challenging your sense of who you are, requiring a new view? Making a regular appointment with yourself, witnessed and guided by a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate professional can be a huge support for your healing, growth, and unfolding.

Are you struggling and need someone to help you along your journey to feeling better? I am here to help you feel better as soon as possible and to be your best self. We will identify what your goals are and form a plan that makes sense for you to reach those goals. Working with adults who suffer with Depression, Anxiety or Substance Use Disorders is my specialty. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior activation, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and other evidence based tools allow me to be able to work with each person to specially craft a plan of action that is uniquely yours.

My approach with clients is based on balancing acceptance with change. I may draw upon various approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and include psycho-education in areas such as effective communication in relationships, regulation of emotions, and other presenting problems.

Non judgement and unconditional acceptance are the cornerstones of my practice. My strength is looking at each client's issues as opportunities for learning. Body centered education, teaching how emotional feelings become feelings in the body, is emphasized. Learning from my client's current awareness is the goal in any session. My work is non-religious but spiritual. My intention is to have each client lose the need for ongoing therapy. I have been successful in helping hundreds of individuals. I see adults, teens, couples and groups. I have offered Equine assisted therapy as an adjunct to my practice since 1999.

Free 20 minute consultation! I offer a style of therapy called walk and talk therapy, out of doors in all four seasons. This method utilizes nature as a tool of therapeutic engagement. I also utilize techniques from Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Psychology, and the Gestalt approach. Movement helps integrate psychological processes into the body and psyche and the physical process of releasing endorphins during exercise enhances mood and allows for shifts in thinking and perspective. Durango's scenic beauty and quiet network of trails are the perfect place to derive the benefit of movement-based, outdoor therapy.

I am continuously inspired to hold each person capable. Therapy offers a ripe moment of action potential to target the heart of what’s needed to change. I invite you to gain insight through bold vulnerability, creativity, mindfulness, helpful confrontation, and accountability. Through the challenge of honest introspection and the practice of expressing oneself, I can support you in your therapeutic journey. With compassion and an innate tendency towards enthusiasm, I motivate people to take the challenging steps towards the wellness they seek and to access the internal resources they never lost.

As a counselor and as a human, I believe deeply in the importance of coming as you are, however you are. And that this is the best place to begin. Each one of us comes with our mistakes and bruises, and our perfect fallibility. And these are moments to be met honestly and with heart. To say the least, I am passionate about supporting others in their own journeys of healing and self-discovery. My specialties include grief and loss including grief ritual, trauma and EMDR, anxiety/stress/depression, mindfulness/meditation/embodiment, and relational distress, personal growth, DBT and CBT.

As humans we are deeply influenced by our external environment. In turn, we risk losing our individuality. If you know this to be true, you might feel as though you are living a life that someone/something else has designed for you & that you feel you should look, act, & be a certain way. You may begin to realize that who you think you are, isn’t who you truly are & that it's time to be you regardless of what anyone says. However, the resistance & fear of your mind shows up & you remain living life as is. But the path to healing doesn’t start with the mind, it starts with the body b/c emotions are stored in the body.

I am licensed in CO and UT. I work with women and specialize in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, somatic modalities and creative processes that help build a capacity to meet challenges as an opportunity for growth. I offer caring, compassionate support and focused guidance to help people trust their own inner wisdom and self-healing abilities and make lasting changes in their lives.

Each one of us is capable of living a life of authenticity, connection, meaning, and joy. Yet so much can get in the way. Early on, we're taught to believe that something is wrong with us - we're the wrong size, the wrong gender/sexuality/race, have the wrong talents/goals. We're taught to strive for a limited vision of success. On top of these cultural pressures, many of us experience trauma such as emotional/physical abuse. Is it any wonder that so many people suffer from unhappiness, depression, anxiety, self-criticism, and disempowerment?

We all are looking to live joyful, empowered lives. Yet when we run into challenges that are confusing and painful, it can create feelings that are hard to navigate. Some of these feelings might include fear, heart-break, shame, loneliness, uncertainty and hopelessness. Within the turmoil of these painful experiences, there is always an opportunity to heal and grow. At the core of every person is a well of goodness and love waiting to be accessed. My approach is to facilitate deep emotional healing, to help others tap into their strengths, move through challenges and restore joyfulness of being.

Do you struggle with constant worry, sadness, stress, and low motivation? Do you ever feel like you are not enough? Do you ever feel stuck in your life or your thoughts? Anxiety and depression can make it challenging to move through day-to-day tasks and can affect our outlooks on life. I work with individuals, children, and families of any age, race, ethnicity, and background.

Participating in therapy, mindfulness, or any practice of healing or self development takes vulnerability and courage. I help hard working men and women who are impacted by stress and/or trauma to quickly uncover internal resources and to untangle sources of stress, so they can show up clear, calm, and connected with their families, at work, and everywhere in between. I see you. I know what you're going through. And I know that it seems easier to just keep pushing and getting things done than it is to stop. I know you wish you could "just get over it". If you are stuck and don't know what to do next, let's connect.