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Mike Murphy Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
With a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, I employ use of Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Experiential Therapy to help shed light on the interplay of their emotions and behaviors.
Specializing in Teens & Young Adults: However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for greatest insight to be gained by those who really matter, allowing for symptom reduction and ultimately greater relational harmony.
With a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, I employ use of Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Experiential Therapy to help shed light on the interplay of their emotions and behaviors.
Specializing in Teens & Young Adults: However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for greatest insight to be gained by those who really matter, allowing for symptom reduction and ultimately greater relational harmony.
(720) 619-3553 View (720) 619-3553
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Lacey Wilkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I rely on scientific, evidence-based practices to facilitate important insights and cultivate deeper awareness of the problems you're seeking to resolve, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR, and Family Systems Theory.
Hi, how is the therapist search going? It's not always easy to know who to choose. Breathe, and trust your instincts. I'm an LGBTQ+ allied therapist with specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adult ADHD, Autism, Complex Trauma, Religious Trauma, and PTSD. I value a creative, collaborative approach to wellness that honors individuation, authenticity, and autonomy. My highest priority as a therapist is helping my clients gain the insight, awareness, self-compassion, and skills necessary to effectively manage mental and emotional pain and turn it to a place of emotional and mental mastery.
I rely on scientific, evidence-based practices to facilitate important insights and cultivate deeper awareness of the problems you're seeking to resolve, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR, and Family Systems Theory.
Hi, how is the therapist search going? It's not always easy to know who to choose. Breathe, and trust your instincts. I'm an LGBTQ+ allied therapist with specialized training in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adult ADHD, Autism, Complex Trauma, Religious Trauma, and PTSD. I value a creative, collaborative approach to wellness that honors individuation, authenticity, and autonomy. My highest priority as a therapist is helping my clients gain the insight, awareness, self-compassion, and skills necessary to effectively manage mental and emotional pain and turn it to a place of emotional and mental mastery.
(720) 613-2970 View (720) 613-2970
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Marina Dorian
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I am an open minded psychologist and meditation instructor specializing in couples, family and relationship therapy, individual therapy for anxiety, depression and life stressors for adults and children. I utilize an integrative approach including mindfulness and acceptance, family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic and narrative therapy in working with a wide range of clients and problems. I seek to meet clients where they are and understand their cultural contexts while helping them reach their goals. I am a kind, compassionate and motivating therapist that collaborates with clients to live their best life.
I am an open minded psychologist and meditation instructor specializing in couples, family and relationship therapy, individual therapy for anxiety, depression and life stressors for adults and children. I utilize an integrative approach including mindfulness and acceptance, family systems, cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic and narrative therapy in working with a wide range of clients and problems. I seek to meet clients where they are and understand their cultural contexts while helping them reach their goals. I am a kind, compassionate and motivating therapist that collaborates with clients to live their best life.
(720) 727-6972 View (720) 727-6972
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Meghan Rich (E-M-D-R Trained)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
The therapies, modalities and techniques I apply most often are Narrative, Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems/IFS.
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.
The therapies, modalities and techniques I apply most often are Narrative, Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems/IFS.
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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Rachel Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to counseling is interdisciplinary, borrowing heavily from mindfulness practices, CBT skills training, narrative therapy, and strengths-based modalities.
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
My approach to counseling is interdisciplinary, borrowing heavily from mindfulness practices, CBT skills training, narrative therapy, and strengths-based modalities.
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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Sharla Macy, LMFT/Consultant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
(720) 440-7287 View (720) 440-7287
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Abigail White
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, UP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in using mindfulness-based approaches to treat clients struggling with general & social anxiety; depression; identity development; authentic self-expression & embodiment; coping with life transitions; identifying best choices for life path & finding one's purpose; integrating psychedelic or spiritual experiences; boundary setting; & communicating effectively in relationship. My approach to therapy focuses on empowering clients by to direct their life's course with confidence & know-how, providing skills for successful emotional regulation & creating therapeutic opportunities for developing self-knowledge & inner-wisdom.
I specialize in using mindfulness-based approaches to treat clients struggling with general & social anxiety; depression; identity development; authentic self-expression & embodiment; coping with life transitions; identifying best choices for life path & finding one's purpose; integrating psychedelic or spiritual experiences; boundary setting; & communicating effectively in relationship. My approach to therapy focuses on empowering clients by to direct their life's course with confidence & know-how, providing skills for successful emotional regulation & creating therapeutic opportunities for developing self-knowledge & inner-wisdom.
(720) 552-5968 View (720) 552-5968
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Blossom Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Do you feel burnt out from trying to make people happy? Do relationships make you feel anxious? Do you want change but just feel "stuck"? If this resonates with you, I may be the therapist for you! I am Danielle Oliver and the owner of Blossom Holistic Therapy. I specialize in treating individuals with symptoms of anxiety, past trauma, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with grief/loss (including pet loss), depression, spirituality, creatives, and empaths or highly sensitive people (HSP's). I also have passion for those working in helping professions struggling with compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
Do you feel burnt out from trying to make people happy? Do relationships make you feel anxious? Do you want change but just feel "stuck"? If this resonates with you, I may be the therapist for you! I am Danielle Oliver and the owner of Blossom Holistic Therapy. I specialize in treating individuals with symptoms of anxiety, past trauma, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with grief/loss (including pet loss), depression, spirituality, creatives, and empaths or highly sensitive people (HSP's). I also have passion for those working in helping professions struggling with compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
(720) 734-6074 View (720) 734-6074
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Julia Kuttler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Is your child struggling to control their emotions or reactions? Has their behavior changed and you’re not sure why? Maybe their grades have dropped; all of the sudden you’re getting calls from the school; they may have withdrawn into themselves, or begin lashing out at others. While children and teens are incredibly resilient, even under the best of circumstances, they may need support from someone outside of the family in order to recover from a major change, or unlock their full potential & thrive. That is where therapy comes in, and I would love to be the one to help.
Is your child struggling to control their emotions or reactions? Has their behavior changed and you’re not sure why? Maybe their grades have dropped; all of the sudden you’re getting calls from the school; they may have withdrawn into themselves, or begin lashing out at others. While children and teens are incredibly resilient, even under the best of circumstances, they may need support from someone outside of the family in order to recover from a major change, or unlock their full potential & thrive. That is where therapy comes in, and I would love to be the one to help.
(720) 915-5275 View (720) 915-5275
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S. Courtney Hunter
Clinical Social Work Candidate, SWC, MSW, MHOD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Today's professionals are often challenged by the myth of perfectionism, 24/7 work schedules, and having a side hustle. All to frequent, people are wiped out by balancing a fulltime job, family commitments, and escalating economic demands. In the midst of this doing, many have stretched themselves emotionally, psychologically, and physically without adequately supporting their own need for restoration. In fact, without mental wellbeing, healthy coping mechanisms, rest, and healing practices; our minds and bodies experience exhaustion. This type of mental and physical fatigue can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Today's professionals are often challenged by the myth of perfectionism, 24/7 work schedules, and having a side hustle. All to frequent, people are wiped out by balancing a fulltime job, family commitments, and escalating economic demands. In the midst of this doing, many have stretched themselves emotionally, psychologically, and physically without adequately supporting their own need for restoration. In fact, without mental wellbeing, healthy coping mechanisms, rest, and healing practices; our minds and bodies experience exhaustion. This type of mental and physical fatigue can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and burnout.
(720) 262-2340 View (720) 262-2340
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Jeffrey James Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you ready to be transformed by this work? Are you ready for deep, lasting change? Do you have a nagging sense that there's more you need to experience & offer? If some or all of these are true of you, we may be a fit. If you're willing to humbly SHOW UP to the work, learn & grow, be accountable, especially when it's hard, let’s talk. I’m a guide, coach, & mentor that helps people like you find their soul's purpose & the work that’s yours to do, while cultivating more aliveness & deep, meaningful connections with those you're closest to & with the natural world. If this feels like you, reach out to me; we've got good work to do.
Are you ready to be transformed by this work? Are you ready for deep, lasting change? Do you have a nagging sense that there's more you need to experience & offer? If some or all of these are true of you, we may be a fit. If you're willing to humbly SHOW UP to the work, learn & grow, be accountable, especially when it's hard, let’s talk. I’m a guide, coach, & mentor that helps people like you find their soul's purpose & the work that’s yours to do, while cultivating more aliveness & deep, meaningful connections with those you're closest to & with the natural world. If this feels like you, reach out to me; we've got good work to do.
(720) 551-7457 View (720) 551-7457
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Harmony Barrett Isaacs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
Adolescence and early adulthood holds a special place in my heart, because it is such ripe ground for discovery, yet many young people get stuck along the journey. I have worked with young people for over 10 years, who have struggled with social-anxiety and shyness, addiction, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, grief and loss issues, trauma, school issues, and complex family issues. While all of these can be horrific for the individual and families involved, the underlying resiliency present in each of these young people and families is the foundation that we build from in the healing process.
Adolescence and early adulthood holds a special place in my heart, because it is such ripe ground for discovery, yet many young people get stuck along the journey. I have worked with young people for over 10 years, who have struggled with social-anxiety and shyness, addiction, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, grief and loss issues, trauma, school issues, and complex family issues. While all of these can be horrific for the individual and families involved, the underlying resiliency present in each of these young people and families is the foundation that we build from in the healing process.
(303) 569-4326 View (303) 569-4326
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Sara Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Therapy is such a unique and personal journey, therefore I practice an integrative and individualized style of therapy to best address your specific needs. My therapeutic style can be described as interactive, empathetic, nonjudgmental and gently challenging. I focus on helping to build on client's strengths while also directing attention to those behaviors and thoughts that hold people back from achieving their goals and living a more authentic life. I have particular expertise with eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, highly sensitive temperament, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues.
Therapy is such a unique and personal journey, therefore I practice an integrative and individualized style of therapy to best address your specific needs. My therapeutic style can be described as interactive, empathetic, nonjudgmental and gently challenging. I focus on helping to build on client's strengths while also directing attention to those behaviors and thoughts that hold people back from achieving their goals and living a more authentic life. I have particular expertise with eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, highly sensitive temperament, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues.
(720) 961-5411 View (720) 961-5411
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Lauren Casalino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
What is challenging for you at this time? Are you struggling to adjust to current circumstances, unsure how to think about and plan for the future? Are relationships, work, finances, home, schooling, health, or ways of enjoying life adversely impacted? Could you use support in relating to whatever difficult emotions are arising? Would guidance in how to address difficult issues be helpful? Would you like to explore opportunities within the challenges? Are you ready to grow and to expand? Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer you non-judgmental listening and skilled support.
What is challenging for you at this time? Are you struggling to adjust to current circumstances, unsure how to think about and plan for the future? Are relationships, work, finances, home, schooling, health, or ways of enjoying life adversely impacted? Could you use support in relating to whatever difficult emotions are arising? Would guidance in how to address difficult issues be helpful? Would you like to explore opportunities within the challenges? Are you ready to grow and to expand? Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer you non-judgmental listening and skilled support.
(303) 900-5502 View (303) 900-5502
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Megan Mayfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Your incredible potential as a human being is the single most valuable thing on earth. Your ability to love, heal, and grow is unmatched. So often we find ourselves trapped by overwhelming emotions, traumatizing experiences, and impossible expectations. Adolescence is an especially difficult season of life transition and change, one that I am honored to provide guidance for when needed. My job is to come along side you and help you find the freedom you were designed for.
Your incredible potential as a human being is the single most valuable thing on earth. Your ability to love, heal, and grow is unmatched. So often we find ourselves trapped by overwhelming emotions, traumatizing experiences, and impossible expectations. Adolescence is an especially difficult season of life transition and change, one that I am honored to provide guidance for when needed. My job is to come along side you and help you find the freedom you were designed for.
(720) 637-3591 View (720) 637-3591
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Kim Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Whether your quality of life has been impacted by persistent anxiety, sleep problems, or questions about your direction in life, I am an experienced therapist who can help. Counseling is a unique kind of place to learn about yourself, how to manage distress better, and to enhance the quality of your life. I am a firm believer that we all possess the basic capacity to heal and grow from all of our struggles, if we have the right conditions for doing so: adequate understanding, space, and permission. Therapy with me serves to offer these conditions, and feels like a conversation- with purpose.
Whether your quality of life has been impacted by persistent anxiety, sleep problems, or questions about your direction in life, I am an experienced therapist who can help. Counseling is a unique kind of place to learn about yourself, how to manage distress better, and to enhance the quality of your life. I am a firm believer that we all possess the basic capacity to heal and grow from all of our struggles, if we have the right conditions for doing so: adequate understanding, space, and permission. Therapy with me serves to offer these conditions, and feels like a conversation- with purpose.
(719) 416-5233 View (719) 416-5233
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Porchlight Therapy and Addiction, Kathryn McGuirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACII, EMDR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.
Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.
(970) 347-8580 View (970) 347-8580
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Kar Pomerantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
People's stories are one of the most valuable things we have in life. If you want to have a meaningful relationship with someone, you need to be able to understand your own story. Helping individuals to develop and enhance their personal stories is at the crux of my work as a therapist. We all have public and private lives, and I believe the power of developing the stories behind these separate selves is how people vividly change their lives.
People's stories are one of the most valuable things we have in life. If you want to have a meaningful relationship with someone, you need to be able to understand your own story. Helping individuals to develop and enhance their personal stories is at the crux of my work as a therapist. We all have public and private lives, and I believe the power of developing the stories behind these separate selves is how people vividly change their lives.
(720) 463-1525 View (720) 463-1525
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Katie Leiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, ART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
We are all a product of our stories; the good, the bad, and everything between. Many times, we aren’t aware of how rooted we are in past beliefs and relationship narratives or how deeply they’ve impacted our current choices and decisions. Therapy allows us to uncover the different sides of ourselves, to unlearn unhelpful beliefs and to emphasize positive ones. Together, we can create a collaborative environment that will help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD with a range of modalities including EMDR therapy, IFS and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
We are all a product of our stories; the good, the bad, and everything between. Many times, we aren’t aware of how rooted we are in past beliefs and relationship narratives or how deeply they’ve impacted our current choices and decisions. Therapy allows us to uncover the different sides of ourselves, to unlearn unhelpful beliefs and to emphasize positive ones. Together, we can create a collaborative environment that will help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD with a range of modalities including EMDR therapy, IFS and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
(720) 792-2201 View (720) 792-2201
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Lydia Van Clief
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping my clients navigate the complexities of life, find strength within themselves, and overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I believe that everyone possesses the power to become the best version of themself, and my mission in working with you is to support you on becoming this powerful being. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll explore the root causes of your anxiety and depression, helping you gain insight into your unique experiences.
I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping my clients navigate the complexities of life, find strength within themselves, and overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I believe that everyone possesses the power to become the best version of themself, and my mission in working with you is to support you on becoming this powerful being. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll explore the root causes of your anxiety and depression, helping you gain insight into your unique experiences.
(720) 790-3196 View (720) 790-3196
Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.