Therapists in Frederick, CO

My focus as an integrative art therapist and counselor is on holistic well-being. I believe all of us have the potential to be whole and healthy. Even though our thoughts and feelings about life’s experiences and challenges may have impacted our mental health and well-being, they are still inside of us, waiting to be rediscovered. My goal is to support you in using your inner resources to successfully move forward in a meaningful way. One way to do this is through art therapy, which is fun and engaging, and requires no artistic skills. It combines art-making and creativity with psychotherapy to encourage greater self-awareness and

Please know that if you are struggling with mood, work, family, relationship, and/or parenting issues, you do NOT have to struggle alone. I have found that people often suffer "in silence" and that this can greatly reduce your ability to see viable options to problems. Likewise, sometimes people continue their life feeling chronically distressed and think this is "normal." Know that you are not alone and that counseling can help you create a better life by helping you create options and opportunities for solving life problems.

Life is messy. Chaotic. Unpredictable. My desire is to provide a compassionate and safe space to work through troubling issues and explore those patterns in life that have been disruptive, or perhaps destructive. My style is warm, accepting, and creative.

I am lucky to be doing what I do. I get to shed light and help people get unstuck so to reveal their authentic selves. For 12 years, my main focus was on helping children as young as 3 years old and parents. I am now open to working with all ages. I have an eclectic approach which includes client-centered, experiential and existential therapy. I allow the person to go at their pace so to address things when ready and with encouragement when needed. I help gain perspective, have accountability, learn about feelings and coping skills, increase self confidence and self esteem and process trauma.

Are you frustrated by anxiety, overwhelm, worry, or people pleasing? Are you plagued by guilt, "I'm not good enough," or comparing yourself to others? Does a yucky sense of disconnection gnaw at your insides? Healing and serenity are possible when you have accurate support. I invite you to show yourself that you matter right now by reaching out for support. Being true to yourself is a bold act of love and a demonstration of strength. You can learn how to stop judging yourself, make choices that align with your insides, successfully navigate relationships, trust yourself and move into a heart-centered, peaceful life.

Much of the human experience is spent on autopilot, operating from habit. We can feel lost, anxious, and unhappy, disconnected with ourselves, not knowing our values or purpose. Automatic negative thinking, old family patterns and triggers can be on repeat. We often work, love, parent, and engage in relationships from this rather unconscious, unfulfilling place. Happiness can feel allusive here. Together, we can explore the process of waking up, to what's inside and discovering how to ground from a place of purpose. Come get curious! Please NOTE: I am an eco-therapist, I see clients in-person outside, or via tele-therapy.

Many people find themselves at a cross roads in their life where something needs to shift. I specialize in helping people through transitions to find a balance in their lifestyle and themselves. Whether that transition is becoming a teenager, becoming an adult, finding or loosing a job, entering or exiting a relationship, parenting, or a family that has decided that they need to change their dynamic, I help clients take what is important and healthy to them, and leave what is not.

I specialize in couples counseling and men’s issues. FOR COUPLES, I help you use existing strengths in a process of Calming, Listening, Recommitting and Problem-Solving. This work exposes deep wounds beneath the conflict. Healing those wounds is the victory you need. FOR MEN, whether your struggle is relational, depression, anxiety, substance use or another, we can interrupt the repeating cycle with new habits, thoughts, behaviors, faith and\or relationships. I have been married 35 years, with 4 grown children. I have had 3 careers including USAF pilot, software development and now therapist and chaplain. I believe I can help you.

Maybe your child can’t sleep at night, because they are worried about divorce, making or losing friends, or being good at their favorite hobby. Maybe they have intense feelings of anxiety or dread that they are not truly loved for who they are, or they worry they are a bad person inside. Perhaps you are worried that despite all your efforts, your children are struggling and you can’t figure out how to reach them. Meanwhile, you all desire deeper connection, love and belonging in your relationships and your family.

My ideal counseling client is motivated and committed to making positive changes in their lives. They actively work on implementing strategies and techniques discussed in therapy. They have a willingness to examine their own thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior, which enhances the therapeutic process and promotes personal growth. My role, is to help you feel loved, supported and to show up without judgement and hold space for whatever you bring to session. I pride myself on being open, honest and authentic in session.

Certain events often precede the beginning of our therapy journey. Grief, relationship crossroads, breakups, divorce, job and career changes, moving, starting or completing school, some sort of “bottom” related to a painful behavior — I’m familiar with these challenges. Therapy can inspire a deeper exploration and a new way of being.

Feeling anxious or depressed? Lacking hope or joy? You have a unique story that needs to be shared in a safe and accepting environment. I’d love to assist you in finding your way back to fullness of life even in the darkest of places.  My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate.  Through the application of a variety of validated, client-focused methods you can reclaim self-confidence, self-awareness and personal effectiveness. You can expect to rediscover your individual strengths, examine limiting thoughts and beliefs, investigate restricting relationship patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self.

I am dedicated to work with people who want to get at the root of life suffering and emotional distress. Whether you want to escape intolerable anxiety, depression, despair, hurt, anger or whether you want to improve any aspect of yourself, your work, your relationships - - - like other complex problems, when painful emotional states are sufficiently addressed, they can be sufficiently alleviated. Short-term or long-term, I listen carefully and provide comprehensive, active psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, couples therapy, supervision, mentorship. I very much enjoy my work and the people who come to see me.

You're looking for help with something that feels beyond manageable. You have been trying to live and breathe but the hard keeps taking your breath and life and vitality away. People just don't get it, do they? I am here to get it. I am here to get you and help you get through this. I welcome you here: your raw, unfiltered, real self.

Our clinic serves low income individuals in Boulder and surrounding areas with quality & affordable mental health services. Our second & third year interns are supervised by a seasoned social worker and addiction counselor. We seek to serve those who are experiencing suffering whether that may be from mental illness, traumatic experiences, life transitions, grief, spiritual questions or other issues.

I am currently offering Individual, Family, and Group Therapy. My Individual Therapy work focuses on issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Mood Issues, and others. I offer EMDR treatment which is very effective in treating PTSD symptoms and treatment-resistant mood issues. My Group Therapy programs include Wilderness Therapy Programs and, newly introduced groups which focus on RPG (role-playing game)/Game Therapy. My RPG Groups focus on social skills, impulse control, and collaborative story-telling. I am currently accepting new clients for Teen and Adult groups.