Multicultural Therapists in Boulder, CO

Hi, I'm Dr. Salvia Artman. I am currently providing teletherapy in the state of Colorado. I am committed to providing trauma-informed, multicultural-oriented, LGBTQ+ affirmative, and climate-aware therapy. I utilize a holistic framework in therapy and explore client concerns using a sociocultural and systemic lens. Furthermore, I integrate scientific research, client data, and clinical expertise to provide evidence-based practice.

As human beings I believe we all hold the power to heal from within. Be it trauma, grief, integrating medicine, or the simple ins and outs of your day to day, you are invited to explore and integrate all parts of yourself without judgment. Weaving together my multicultural upbringing, training in Mindfulness, and love for the natural world around us, I've develop a holistic whole-person approach where I work experientially with my clients. Together, with mother earth, a safe space is created where you can be nurtured and held on your healing journey. Some days we may sit by the creek chatting, and others making herbal medicine.

In working with you, my goal is to create the environment in which you most readily evolve into a growth-enhancing experience. My approach is to work with you in your cultural and historical contexts respecting your individuality without trying to fit you into a theoretical orientation. Our goal in working together is to increase your awareness of your needs, behavior patterns, and responsiveness to yourself and the world around you in order to further fulfill your innate potentials.

If you’ve been misunderstood by the medical system, your doctor, friends, and family, and you just want to understand what’s happening to you. Illness and complex trauma show up in many forms; brain fog, dissociation, chronic fatigue, unexplained aches and pains, memory issues and more. Pain is suffering when it’s purposeless. So, whatever you are facing we can find meaning and purpose in your life and relationships, you don’t have to be alone in the journey to wellbeing. You deserve someone who will share those pains and walk with you in your journey to recovering wellness and living a life of health & purpose.

Imagine therapy that actually works! Somatic therapy for multicultural, LGBTQIA+ folks, and creatives to heal from past traumas, learn healthy patterns in relationship, manage chronic illness & pain, and thrive despite day to day stressors. Imagine having support for anxiety & depression but also to access creativity, resilience, and joy! I love working with clients to explore big life questions, find what it means to stay true to yourself while living authentically between multiple expectations, cultures & languages. With over 15 years of experience, I rely on mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience, and supportive, honest feedback.

Feeling stuck and unable to move forward? Looking for a way to work through depression, anxiety, substance use? Are you ready to feel whole again?

I am an experienced clinician and am skilled at creating a safe, warm, empathic environment for my clients in which to heal and grow. I am a generalist with specialized knowledge in the areas of eating disorders, body image, relational issues, trauma recovery, EMDR, couples counseling, family of origin issues, anxiety, post traumatic stress, women's issues, parenting, and mindfulness and yoga as therapeutic endeavors. I work within my clients' multicultural lens and framework to establish safety and rapport. I include my clients in their treatment planning and process of therapy to create greater gains and a sense of mastery.

Deciding to go to therapy can be difficult. If you are considering this, part of you is curious and hopeful, while you may also feel stuck and hopeless. Walking with you between hope and fear is one of my callings. You can find the resiliency and the courage to become the person you always wanted to be.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process between therapist and client, and that by working together we can help you move toward understanding and healing. Your job is to be curious about yourself. Mine is to inspire and assist you in exploring the unknown, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar. I strive to kindly challenge the way people think, and to be challenged myself. I am honored when asked to be present in challenging times, and work to balance holding room for discomfort while helping you discover how to move forward. My ultimate goal is to help you heal by building upon our respect, honesty, and mindfulness.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I have an engaged, relational approach grounded in trauma, attachment, neuroscience, EMDR, mindfulness, social justice, and climate-aware counseling. In working with you I am direct and proactive with the goal to create an environment in which you can become who you truly are. Our work together includes looking at your personal, family and cultural history, and the beliefs you hold about yourself and the world. We also may incorporate your dreams, memories or paying attention to the language expressed in your body.

My approach to mental health counseling and high performance psychology does not focus simply on symptom reduction (i.e., removing difficulty), but rather aspires to honor what is good and right about you, and what makes each day worth living according to your beliefs, identities, values, and enriching relationships. My aim is to provide a space that invites exploration of challenging yet vital places of growth in the service of what is most important to you in your life. In particular, I have passions supporting people's resilience to shame, perfectionism, and anxiety.

Working from a multicultural perspective that employs a Person-centered approach, I am able to gain a holistic perspective of you. Throughout your therapy, we will collaborate as we tend to your inner life; both the light and shadow. I will listen to you closely with care and curiosity, and without judgment. I align closely with Jungian theory and primarily use Psychodynamic Therapy. By helping you find and recognize patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, you can gain insight into yourself. I find this approach fosters individuation and integration, allowing for wholeness and becoming the highest version of yourself.

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I know it isn’t easy to look for a therapist, and it can even feel scary to take that beginning step of seeking therapy. Therapy is helpful for healing emotional and relational wounds, increasing self-awareness, building skills and resources, and increasing clarity when you are feeling stuck and things look hopeless. Therapy is also helpful when you just want to stretch yourself to grow beyond old patterns and what feels familiar but no longer brings you joy, or when the familiar is costing you too much. You are starting something courageous by choosing change, and you don't have to do it alone.

My therapy approach is open and honest. I show up as both a human and psychologist, and do not emphasize a professional power hierarchy. I am an advocate for racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality and rights, and human rights more broadly. I am not value neutral on such topics. It is important for my clients to know that my full-time job is as an Assistant Professor of Practice at University of Denver’s Counseling Psychology Program where I teach and supervise students learning to be therapists. Therefore, my private practice is part-time and I have limited flexibility for scheduling.

Horses have an innate sense of the suffering of their herd. They are hyper-attuned to the needs of others around them. When I work with my horses they are able to pick up on the underlying needs and desires of my clients. They know when you are feeling angry, isolated, or restless. The horses are able to attune to your emotions while I help you to put those feelings into words and do the necessary work to solve life's challenges. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Creativity, aliveness, sexuality, passion and playfulness are all inherent experiences of being human. I am passionate about helping others live a life that feels alive and engaging. With a compassionate presence and non-judgmental perspective, I co-create an environment for clients to explore hard emotions and life experiences so that they can be more spacious, confident, strong and joyful. Connection through relationships, sex, intimacy and love are areas I specialize in. I am a multicultural and trauma informed counselor who speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently. I also offer cannabis and ketamine-assisted therapy.

My counseling approach is body-centered, creative, and experiential—aimed at supporting your unique journey of self-discovery. We’ll explore your inner worlds, your relationships, and your external circumstances through the wisdom of your body—as well as compassion, humor, and humanness! :)

Looking to improve your sport/mental performance? Better understand your gender, sexuality, or relationship identity? Process a history of trauma? Our stories are our greatest power, and yet, can be difficult to share. I am a Clinical Sport Psychologist who encourages clients to tell their stories (yes, even the ugly stuff!) as accurately and meaningfully as possible to pave a path for moving forward. I equally recognize that not all mental health concerns are individually determined, and encourage clients to explore the impact of their social, intergenerational, and environmental histories and resources to promote healing/growth.

Radical acceptance and meaningful connection are the backbones of my life and practice. I firmly believe each of us owns unique parts of ourselves that not only make us different but also make us capable. Sometimes a tree must twist and bend to reach the light it needs; just because its growth looks different doesn’t mean it’s not still growing. As a psychotherapist, my humor and curiosity are what help me reach the light I need. I value the ability to laugh with my clients as well as let them lead. The latter means I will honor all parts of you, your experiences, and your goals.