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Todd A Brossart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have 16 years of experience utilizing various therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
While our thoughts influence our actions, they don’t control our actions. We don’t always consider this dynamic when we feel stuck and uncertain of how to move forward in life. If you've ever wondered if there's more to life, then I am here to assist you in discovering what's important to you, while cultivating greater self-awareness. Often it's our interpretations of what we experience that is the cause of our distress and suffering. From a mindfulness-based, acceptance and commitment approach, learn how to become open to what is present in your life, while being a willing participant to do what matters.
I have 16 years of experience utilizing various therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
While our thoughts influence our actions, they don’t control our actions. We don’t always consider this dynamic when we feel stuck and uncertain of how to move forward in life. If you've ever wondered if there's more to life, then I am here to assist you in discovering what's important to you, while cultivating greater self-awareness. Often it's our interpretations of what we experience that is the cause of our distress and suffering. From a mindfulness-based, acceptance and commitment approach, learn how to become open to what is present in your life, while being a willing participant to do what matters.
(720) 961-8618 View (720) 961-8618
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Jamie Pledger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is primarily rooted in the modalities of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe that the power of therapy lies in the process – in uncovering histories, identifying patterns, and finding new perspectives. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions by increasing insight into those struggles and learning to embrace emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them. My hope as your therapist is that you'll leave with a strong sense of self and healing, with direction on how to be the person you want to be moving forward.
My approach to therapy is primarily rooted in the modalities of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I believe that the power of therapy lies in the process – in uncovering histories, identifying patterns, and finding new perspectives. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions by increasing insight into those struggles and learning to embrace emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them. My hope as your therapist is that you'll leave with a strong sense of self and healing, with direction on how to be the person you want to be moving forward.
(719) 224-9812 View (719) 224-9812
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Jovahna Jasmine Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
It would be my honor and joy to support you on this journey through my toolbox that includes mindfulness, an attachment lens, parts work, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and various somatic approaches.
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.
It would be my honor and joy to support you on this journey through my toolbox that includes mindfulness, an attachment lens, parts work, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and various somatic approaches.
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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Blake Helton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Some of those may include the Gottman Method, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT to name a few.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Struggling to process real life? Maybe there is a barrier that is stopping you from your full potential? I strive to provide a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you as the individual are the expert in your own life. I aim to help others process their emotions and other difficulties that they may have going on in their life.
Some of those may include the Gottman Method, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT to name a few.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Struggling to process real life? Maybe there is a barrier that is stopping you from your full potential? I strive to provide a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you as the individual are the expert in your own life. I aim to help others process their emotions and other difficulties that they may have going on in their life.
(303) 622-3461 View (303) 622-3461
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Whole Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
(720) 442-0946 View (720) 442-0946
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Diane Hall Drapkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
“ I am committed to supporting and treating women and their families who are struggling with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum. I have a strength based, solution focused approach and I will work with you to navigate the challenges of parenthood. “
“ I am committed to supporting and treating women and their families who are struggling with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum. I have a strength based, solution focused approach and I will work with you to navigate the challenges of parenthood. “
(833) 850-2073 View (833) 850-2073
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Healing Connections: Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
We are a Colorado-based collective of therapists bringing our rich backgrounds together to help clients integrate and move through challenges. We provide diverse approaches to meet our clients needs and support them where they are. Our therapists support clients of all ages working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic illness, recovery, grief, as well as other challenges that can arise in everyday life. Each therapist brings their own unique perspective and experience to the therapeutic relationship, and all of our providers are dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care.
We are a Colorado-based collective of therapists bringing our rich backgrounds together to help clients integrate and move through challenges. We provide diverse approaches to meet our clients needs and support them where they are. Our therapists support clients of all ages working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic illness, recovery, grief, as well as other challenges that can arise in everyday life. Each therapist brings their own unique perspective and experience to the therapeutic relationship, and all of our providers are dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care.
(970) 715-8506 View (970) 715-8506
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Valerie Lorig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
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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Lynne McRae
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
(844) 945-2921 View (844) 945-2921
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Andre Neitzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I genuinely believe contacting a therapist and pursuing therapy is an act of bravery and courage. I never lose sight of that. While some issues can be addressed with brief, solutions-focused therapies, other concerns and struggles may be rooted deeper and require different therapeutic approaches. I use elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and psychodynamic therapy to guide treatment approaches. Another thing I never lose sight of is that fact that each person is unique. The issues and concerns that bring a person to therapy have to be approached with this idea of uniqueness in mind.
I genuinely believe contacting a therapist and pursuing therapy is an act of bravery and courage. I never lose sight of that. While some issues can be addressed with brief, solutions-focused therapies, other concerns and struggles may be rooted deeper and require different therapeutic approaches. I use elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and psychodynamic therapy to guide treatment approaches. Another thing I never lose sight of is that fact that each person is unique. The issues and concerns that bring a person to therapy have to be approached with this idea of uniqueness in mind.
(720) 523-0256 View (720) 523-0256
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Kristina Normann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Healing takes place through compassion, trust, and acceptance. I strive to help clients recognize their strengths in difficult times and promote healing from past hardships, stress, and addiction issues. I use a holistic approach, with emphasis on the mind-body connection. Several clients have told me that they appreciate my compassionate, non-judgmental and collaborative approach.
Healing takes place through compassion, trust, and acceptance. I strive to help clients recognize their strengths in difficult times and promote healing from past hardships, stress, and addiction issues. I use a holistic approach, with emphasis on the mind-body connection. Several clients have told me that they appreciate my compassionate, non-judgmental and collaborative approach.
(720) 897-5246 View (720) 897-5246
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Meghan Rich (E-M-D-R Trained)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Engaging in therapy can be challenging, yet deeply transformative. As your therapist, I will support you as you process your past and present, heal your inner wounds, gain personal insight, release what no longer serves you, grow in your relationships, embrace your authenticity, explore your purpose, claim your power, craft your future, find your version of harmony to truly thrive. You are motivated, invested, and willing to persevere with curiosity through the inevitable challenging phases of therapy. I will meet you where you are, and provide a safe space for your unique story.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Engaging in therapy can be challenging, yet deeply transformative. As your therapist, I will support you as you process your past and present, heal your inner wounds, gain personal insight, release what no longer serves you, grow in your relationships, embrace your authenticity, explore your purpose, claim your power, craft your future, find your version of harmony to truly thrive. You are motivated, invested, and willing to persevere with curiosity through the inevitable challenging phases of therapy. I will meet you where you are, and provide a safe space for your unique story.
(720) 764-6756 View (720) 764-6756
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Cheri Krause
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I won’t do anything that I think I should do. Do you also have mountains of shoulds? How exhausting and overwhelming it is to never measure up to our own or others’ expectations. Let me help you find your pathway out of this continual self haranguing and self sabotaging. When you find alignment within yourself it will give you clarity on your actual desires, new vitality and empowerment for manifesting your goals. I would love to support you with getting unstuck and renewing your energy. Are you pretty good at understanding others and helping them get along? When you’re with them, though, do you forget your own needs?
I won’t do anything that I think I should do. Do you also have mountains of shoulds? How exhausting and overwhelming it is to never measure up to our own or others’ expectations. Let me help you find your pathway out of this continual self haranguing and self sabotaging. When you find alignment within yourself it will give you clarity on your actual desires, new vitality and empowerment for manifesting your goals. I would love to support you with getting unstuck and renewing your energy. Are you pretty good at understanding others and helping them get along? When you’re with them, though, do you forget your own needs?
(720) 713-7745 View (720) 713-7745
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Yazmine Greco
MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Yazmine Moore (she/her/hers) obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, with a concentration in Mental Health. She holds a certificate in Trauma from the University of Denver and utilizes a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. Yazmine is also an Adult Associate Level Treatment Provider with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and specializes in providing therapeutic treatment and intervention for individuals struggling with sexual behaviors, sexual disorders and sexual offending, while utilizing a victim-centered approach.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Yazmine Moore (she/her/hers) obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, with a concentration in Mental Health. She holds a certificate in Trauma from the University of Denver and utilizes a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. Yazmine is also an Adult Associate Level Treatment Provider with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and specializes in providing therapeutic treatment and intervention for individuals struggling with sexual behaviors, sexual disorders and sexual offending, while utilizing a victim-centered approach.
(720) 707-2852 View (720) 707-2852
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Nicole Gentile-Schoch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, CMC-1
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Whole Hearted Counseling, provides a safe and empowering environment for individuals struggling with addiction to substances to navigate challenges, identify solutions, and create lasting change. Whether you’re questioning if you have an addiction or seeking recovery, I believe that counseling can be a beneficial source of building awareness, support, and a set of tools to help you navigate your journey. My personal and professional experience with addiction and recovery allows me to offer a unique perspective and inspires trust and mutual understanding for clients navigating the recovery process.
Whole Hearted Counseling, provides a safe and empowering environment for individuals struggling with addiction to substances to navigate challenges, identify solutions, and create lasting change. Whether you’re questioning if you have an addiction or seeking recovery, I believe that counseling can be a beneficial source of building awareness, support, and a set of tools to help you navigate your journey. My personal and professional experience with addiction and recovery allows me to offer a unique perspective and inspires trust and mutual understanding for clients navigating the recovery process.
(720) 679-8273 View (720) 679-8273
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Samantha Cardona
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Schedule now through my website in my bio! I understand that if you’re reading this, it is because you’ve reached a point where you’re overwhelmed, maybe unhappy, processing change, or looking to elevate yourself, and know deep in your gut something needs to change. With that said, I want to make finding a therapist as stress-free as possible while giving you enough information to decide if I am the right therapist for you. I offer a 15-minute consult where you can share what you’re looking for.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! I understand that if you’re reading this, it is because you’ve reached a point where you’re overwhelmed, maybe unhappy, processing change, or looking to elevate yourself, and know deep in your gut something needs to change. With that said, I want to make finding a therapist as stress-free as possible while giving you enough information to decide if I am the right therapist for you. I offer a 15-minute consult where you can share what you’re looking for.
(720) 410-5691 View (720) 410-5691
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Olivia Incardona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Olivia Incardona (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois and her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. Olivia is a trauma-informed therapist with a focus on empowering clients through a holistic, strengths-based approach. Olivia offers an innovative approach to treatment that prioritizes the interconnectedness of mind and body in order to optimize health and well-being.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Olivia Incardona (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois and her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. Olivia is a trauma-informed therapist with a focus on empowering clients through a holistic, strengths-based approach. Olivia offers an innovative approach to treatment that prioritizes the interconnectedness of mind and body in order to optimize health and well-being.
(720) 501-6007 View (720) 501-6007
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Queer Asterisk Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Queer Asterisk is a queer and trans-led 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Colorado. We provide outpatient individual, relational, family and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and relationships of all configurations. Our diverse team of compassionate, affirming mental health providers and graduate-level clinical interns create safer therapeutic spaces for clients to heal and grow. We also offer gender awareness and responsiveness trainings for other organizations and healthcare providers, including hospitals, schools and treatment centers.
Queer Asterisk is a queer and trans-led 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Colorado. We provide outpatient individual, relational, family and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and relationships of all configurations. Our diverse team of compassionate, affirming mental health providers and graduate-level clinical interns create safer therapeutic spaces for clients to heal and grow. We also offer gender awareness and responsiveness trainings for other organizations and healthcare providers, including hospitals, schools and treatment centers.
(720) 943-7940 View (720) 943-7940
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Vicki A Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, RN
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
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.
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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Sarah Schadewald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EDIT-I, CEDTC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Can you remember a time when anxiety, stress and low self-esteem weren’t your “norm," but now it is? If you can't remember that person, I'm here to help you get her back. I work with women, just like you, ages 18 and up, that has been be your true self, because of whatever has been holding you back. Maybe it's fear, maybe it's needing to learn better boundaries, maybe you just want a new life for yourself. I get it. Let's break down the barriers, share a few laughs, and work together to create a therapeutic journey that's uniquely yours.
Can you remember a time when anxiety, stress and low self-esteem weren’t your “norm," but now it is? If you can't remember that person, I'm here to help you get her back. I work with women, just like you, ages 18 and up, that has been be your true self, because of whatever has been holding you back. Maybe it's fear, maybe it's needing to learn better boundaries, maybe you just want a new life for yourself. I get it. Let's break down the barriers, share a few laughs, and work together to create a therapeutic journey that's uniquely yours.
(704) 272-2083 View (704) 272-2083
Motivational Interviewing Therapists

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.