Somatic Therapists in Jefferson County, CO

On the path to remembering who I am, I went from climbing mountains in the Himalayas, studying with Gurus and Yogis to discovering the wonders of Plant Medicine working in the Amazon with Plant Teachers/Holders. The quest for answers and remedies to understanding my traumas has directed me on a path of self healing and supporting others in their healing. Healing mentally, physically emotionally and spiritually is life. I look forward to working with you.

Wherever you are, I will be there with you, walking beside you, on your journey of personal evolution. You are welcome exactly as you are, today and every day. At the core of the therapeutic process will be our relationship, a refuge from the noise of the world and chaos of the mind, where you will experience the warmth and safety of genuine compassion and acceptance.

You want to feel like you've got it together but too often you're caught up in waves of self-criticism, anxiety, loneliness, and frustration. You swing between feeling too much and feeling numb. You're good at analyzing what's wrong but you feel stuck. It's hard to feel joy and satisfaction and you want more. You want to trust yourself, let go of what others might think, actually let some people in, and discover what you’re capable of. You want to invest your energy in things and people that help you feel whole and alive.

My work with clients is based on the value of relationships and building resiliency. My first priority as a clinician is to help clients feel safe so they can do the work that leads to meaningful, long-term change. I use a compassionate and collaborative approach to facilitate curiosity rather than judgment. It is not my goal to change my clients; My hope is to help them shift their relationships with themselves in order to feel less shame, more power, and have more meaningful connections with others. It is my job to “hold the space,” so my clients can explore who they are, how they feel, and what they need.

“Therapy to help authentic souls navigate the wilds of life.” My most crucial long-term relationship has been with the great outdoors; my first therapist was Mother Nature. I have used my time in this mighty space to align the things that make my heartbeat: people, nature, and the power of self-development. The outdoors is a powerful resource that helps us feel grounded and at peace, immersed in all Mother Nature offers. My approach is whole-bodied, holistic, mindful, bodily, and expansive. My goal for people is to feel good in their skin and reach their true SELF. I offer indoor, virtual, and outdoor therapy.

When navigating life itself feels daunting, I recognize that embarking on the counseling journey can feel equally so. When you feel lost, stuck, anxious, alone, or exhausted – and you’re just trying to figure out how you can make it through – it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help. Knowing this, I want to honor your efforts and provide you with a supportive environment to pursue both resolution and healing.

Schedule now through my website in my bio! My name is Gwynaedd ('Gwin-ed') Howdyshell, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a Master's degree in counselor education, specializing in clinical mental health counseling from Adams State University. My dedication to my clients' well-being, coupled with genuine empathy, provides a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and experiences. I wholeheartedly believe that every person's story is unique, which is why I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs.

I offer individual and relationship counseling. I am affirmative of LBGTQIA2S+, BIPOC, sex workers, burners, mystics, and polyamorous experiences. I specialize in helping clients with struggles in trauma, identity, creative blocks, sex, relationships and integration of spiritual experiences. I help people work with their emotions by relating to their whole body’s processing system, creative outlets, and nature. I help clients to feel more alive, present, clear in their sense of self and place in the world, soft yet resilient to living, and maintain nourishing relationships in their life.

My aim is to support women to live a present, engaged and fulfilled life. improve the coherence between disparate parts of you, and help you to feel more centered and connected inside. My clients feel stressed out to the point of feeling collapse; unworthy of love, overwhelmed and unheard. Many have PTSD from abuse /neglect as a child, impacts of generational/cultural/religious patterns, or traumatic events. My clients symptoms show up as anxiety, changes in mood, inability to regulate and/or navigate life. unresolved trauma, fear, depression, anger, grief, physical pain and chronic health issues. Ask me about psychedelic sitting.

Do you feel worried or discouraged, overwhelmed or numb? Do you feel anxious to be yourself or to navigate events happening in the world? Are you struggling to keep motivated or to navigate relationships, transitions, or stressors in life? I want you to know that you are not alone in how you are feeling and that I genuinely believe you can find healing and connection through engaging in therapy. I specialize in supporting adults, women, college, and graduate students navigating transitions or loss in life, self-esteem, anxiety, and/or depression. My work is grounded in nature-based, experiential, and somatic approaches.

Welcome! I work with adults who struggle in with day to day functioning due to anxiety, depression, grief and loss of a loved one. I also specialize in adults with late diagnose ADHD or Autism, or both. My ideal client seeks a safe and understanding therapeutic space, one that respects and embraces their neurodivergent identity while providing tools to cope with life's complexities.

It seems like doing life got harder. Stress is prevalent, the room clears out. You feel overwhelmed, patience is low and checking out sounds like a good idea. Tired of trying to make everyone happy? Got friends? Love? Expressing confidence is difficult and you question yourself constantly. All of these can lead to depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships and poor habits and addiction. But they don't have to cause suffering. There are many tools available to you that can help you problem solve, reduce anxious and depressive symptoms, improve relationships and even tools that you can start using right now to find love.

I specialize in chronic pain/illness, complex trauma, sexual reclamation, and spiritual integration. As a somatic therapist, I believe that it is through working with the body and the mind together that the deepest healing is found. What if I invited you to dive as deeply into your shadows as you wish, and discover the gifts you’ve forgotten in your spirit and body? I invite you to embrace the parts of yourself that feel pain, anger, sadness, or afraid and offer them kindness, letting your emotions move in ways that are safe. I invite you to celebrate the glimmers of hope, the small moments of change, and feel proud of yourself.

Hello and welcome to my page! I am a level 1 IFS trained somatic therapist, group facilitator, writer, and a lover of the outdoors. I support people in exploring the potential for softening, surrendering, and finding more harmony in their life that allows for a more integrated, and present involvement in life. You might work with me if you feel stuck in your process and want a more integrated self empowering approach. I support people to feel in alignment with their purpose and experience life from a more self-trusting authentic place. I believe our pains and life experiences can be catalysts for growth, and awakened perspectives.

You are your own unique person. You know how think for yourself, and you're looking for a therapist who can be real with you. I offer warmth, honesty and authentic human connection. I also offer methods of therapy that start to work quickly...no need to wait months to notice a difference. You deserve to have a rich, fulfilling, meaningful life, and I believe you can achieve it. You are stronger than you can possibly imagine. I'd love to work with you on achieving you goals for health and well-being.

Welcome – and thank you for your interest in the possibility of working together. Choosing to work with a new therapist is a deeply personal and sometimes difficult decision; especially when considering the balance of vulnerability and trust that's typically required to make progress toward your mental health goals. My approach is highly relational, empathetic, compassionate, and collaborative - all of which are essential traits when working with adults and teens (age 18+) who are focused on overcoming anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma; along with a handful of common co-occurring concerns.

This is the day. Today, you moved with courage to deepen your understanding of yourself. My approach to therapy is founded on connection with and compassion for the authentic self and attunement to the body's response to emotional states. The echoes of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, abandonment, attachment trauma, and addiction can ring through our bodies and minds, creating turbulence in our self-esteem and relationships, shaking our identity and self-expression. This can leave us feeling stuck, circling the drain, and sabotaging ourselves. It doesn't have to be "the way it's always been."

Empowering, Holistic Transformation: Experience an approach that integrates your mind, body & spirit. If you have already invested in therapy/personal growth work, have gained insight into your trauma patterns and are ready to deepen your work; If you feel ready to move beyond the old story of yourself and know you ultimately create your reality; if you want to relate to yourself & others with more nervous system regulation, acceptance and an open heart; If you are on a consciousness expanding journey and need support in integrating these experiences into your life; If you are a helper/healer needing help... we may be a good fit.

First, may I say if you have made it to these pages you may be suffering or questioning but you are looking for a solution and to that I say, you are brave. Be proud. I myself, am a person-centered, strengths based psychodynamic therapist with a flair for the somatic! What does that really mean? That I am here to focus on you. I am a curious soul and hope to invite you to become curious about what your mind and body are communicating to you through the truth telling of your lived experience. I believe you are the expert of your life and I am here to partner with you to take a safe and healthy dive into what is and isn’t working.