Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Boulder, CO

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April Lyons Psychotherapy Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Do uncertainties in life make it hard for you to relax? Do you wake overwhelmed, burdened by what you need to sort out? You might feel disconnected from your body, off-balance, and constantly afraid of disappointing others. Life seems like a heavy load, and the happiness and carefreeness you once felt now evade you. Support Is Here: You’re Not Alone.
Do uncertainties in life make it hard for you to relax? Do you wake overwhelmed, burdened by what you need to sort out? You might feel disconnected from your body, off-balance, and constantly afraid of disappointing others. Life seems like a heavy load, and the happiness and carefreeness you once felt now evade you. Support Is Here: You’re Not Alone.
(720) 902-8941 View (720) 902-8941
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Dr. Melissa Caicedo Farbman
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach comes from the belief that all beings have innate wisdom and goodness. However through human challenges and traumatic experiences, we may hold fears, limiting beliefs, and energetic shields that may make it challenging to access our Highest Selves. I aim to provide support in helping clients navigate through life challenges, cultivating skills and confidence in managing life stressors, emotional and spiritual issues. Importantly, through the skillful building of self-compassion toward parts that have been rejected or dismissed, and finding more meaning and purpose, life can be a more pleasant experience.
My therapeutic approach comes from the belief that all beings have innate wisdom and goodness. However through human challenges and traumatic experiences, we may hold fears, limiting beliefs, and energetic shields that may make it challenging to access our Highest Selves. I aim to provide support in helping clients navigate through life challenges, cultivating skills and confidence in managing life stressors, emotional and spiritual issues. Importantly, through the skillful building of self-compassion toward parts that have been rejected or dismissed, and finding more meaning and purpose, life can be a more pleasant experience.
(720) 593-1754 View (720) 593-1754
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Matty Blanc-Paul
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
My therapeutic approach is rooted in narrative and DBT techniques.
As a therapist who specializes in working with teenagers, I understand how important it is for parents to have confidence in the person they entrust with their child's mental health. Adolescence is a challenging time for both teens and parents, and it can be difficult to navigate the emotional and behavioral changes that come with this stage of life. That's why I take a collaborative approach to counseling, working closely with both parents and teens to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and concerns.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in narrative and DBT techniques.
As a therapist who specializes in working with teenagers, I understand how important it is for parents to have confidence in the person they entrust with their child's mental health. Adolescence is a challenging time for both teens and parents, and it can be difficult to navigate the emotional and behavioral changes that come with this stage of life. That's why I take a collaborative approach to counseling, working closely with both parents and teens to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and concerns.
(720) 637-3899 View (720) 637-3899
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Hannah Rifkin
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I work with humans seeking greater purpose, connection and freedom in their minds and lives. I specialize in working with folks recovering from eating disorders or disordered eating; humans struggling with depression and anxiety; humans working through trauma or PTSD; humans struggling with relationship issues and more. I utilize experiential and body-based therapy in my work, including Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Nature-Based Therapy, Breathwork and Mindfulness. I strive to make every client feel seen, heard and understood.
I work with humans seeking greater purpose, connection and freedom in their minds and lives. I specialize in working with folks recovering from eating disorders or disordered eating; humans struggling with depression and anxiety; humans working through trauma or PTSD; humans struggling with relationship issues and more. I utilize experiential and body-based therapy in my work, including Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Nature-Based Therapy, Breathwork and Mindfulness. I strive to make every client feel seen, heard and understood.
(720) 571-4358 View (720) 571-4358
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Pete Stein
MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
How are you doing right now? And what do you need? Maybe you know exactly; maybe you need some help to figure that out. Either way, it's OK. And, I really want to acknowledge your courage in seeking support. If you choose to work with me, I offer a compassionate space for you to work through painful memories or relationship issues, to sort through existential dilemmas, to transition through stages of life, and to make meaning out of the tough things you have been through along the way. My aim is to help you heal, AND to cheer you on as you identify your unrealized potential, re-discover your true self, and reclaim your joy.
How are you doing right now? And what do you need? Maybe you know exactly; maybe you need some help to figure that out. Either way, it's OK. And, I really want to acknowledge your courage in seeking support. If you choose to work with me, I offer a compassionate space for you to work through painful memories or relationship issues, to sort through existential dilemmas, to transition through stages of life, and to make meaning out of the tough things you have been through along the way. My aim is to help you heal, AND to cheer you on as you identify your unrealized potential, re-discover your true self, and reclaim your joy.
(720) 664-4386 View (720) 664-4386
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Brandon Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80310  (Online Only)
It takes courage to ask for help. You may be seeking help with anxiety, depression or life transitions. You may be experiencing conflicts in your relationships, difficulty managing stress, or may find yourself not operating at your very best. Perhaps you feel stuck, disconnected, that something is missing in your life, or you're having difficulty with a transition of some kind. Psychotherapy is both a challenging and rewarding process that can support you in reconnecting with your own values to move forward in life.
It takes courage to ask for help. You may be seeking help with anxiety, depression or life transitions. You may be experiencing conflicts in your relationships, difficulty managing stress, or may find yourself not operating at your very best. Perhaps you feel stuck, disconnected, that something is missing in your life, or you're having difficulty with a transition of some kind. Psychotherapy is both a challenging and rewarding process that can support you in reconnecting with your own values to move forward in life.
(720) 864-1692 View (720) 864-1692
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Wes Warner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
So here's the deal. How often do you say things like, "suck it up" and "rub some dirt on it" when things get tough? What are you hoping to gain from avoiding the truth that brought you to say those things? Are you bottling your feelings? That's the real issue, how you deal with life's roadblocks and speed bumps, not whether or not they exist. Often there is more than just you involved, you have children and they look to you as an example. Emotions are human, YOU are human, THEY are human. But HOW in THE hell do you deal? Grab life by the horns and let's make a game plan! Life isn't easy...call me...you are not alone!
So here's the deal. How often do you say things like, "suck it up" and "rub some dirt on it" when things get tough? What are you hoping to gain from avoiding the truth that brought you to say those things? Are you bottling your feelings? That's the real issue, how you deal with life's roadblocks and speed bumps, not whether or not they exist. Often there is more than just you involved, you have children and they look to you as an example. Emotions are human, YOU are human, THEY are human. But HOW in THE hell do you deal? Grab life by the horns and let's make a game plan! Life isn't easy...call me...you are not alone!
(720) 784-5612 View (720) 784-5612
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Abby Vasey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
From cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and polyvagal theory, I integrate evidence-based interventions to foster healing and empowerment.
I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in eating disorders, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationships, and OCD. I enjoy guiding teens and adults toward holistic healing and self discovery. I offer a safe haven for those navigating life’s most intricate challenges and believe in the inherent worth of each individual.
From cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and polyvagal theory, I integrate evidence-based interventions to foster healing and empowerment.
I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in eating disorders, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationships, and OCD. I enjoy guiding teens and adults toward holistic healing and self discovery. I offer a safe haven for those navigating life’s most intricate challenges and believe in the inherent worth of each individual.
(720) 386-4603 View (720) 386-4603
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Evolve In Nature
Counselor
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Evolve In Nature is a psychotherapy practice offering people an opportunity to explore one's self and relationships, and a safe space where individuals and couples can ask their questions, speak their truth, look within, and grant one's self permission to feel, be supported, and evolve.
Evolve In Nature is a psychotherapy practice offering people an opportunity to explore one's self and relationships, and a safe space where individuals and couples can ask their questions, speak their truth, look within, and grant one's self permission to feel, be supported, and evolve.
(720) 410-9873 View (720) 410-9873
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Janis Alicia Wille
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80309
Waitlist for new clients
With groups, I currently facilitate a Dialectical Behavior Therapy course at Boulder Prep Highschool, intuitive painting workshops for women, a Creative Coping Skills group for teens, and a program called "Creative Wisdom: Art Enrichment for Older Adults".
I am on maternity leave from January 1st - April 30th, 2024 and will not be accepting new clients until May 2024.
With groups, I currently facilitate a Dialectical Behavior Therapy course at Boulder Prep Highschool, intuitive painting workshops for women, a Creative Coping Skills group for teens, and a program called "Creative Wisdom: Art Enrichment for Older Adults".
I am on maternity leave from January 1st - April 30th, 2024 and will not be accepting new clients until May 2024.
(720) 330-0740 View (720) 330-0740
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Elissa Berlinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I received my Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I completed a two year post-graduate training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse at Wardenbrug Health Center at CU-Boulder. I have additional specialized training in the treatment of chronic neurological illnesses-MS in particular-through my work with the Rocky Mountain MS Center. I coordinated the eating disorder program at CU-Boulder and I have undergone additional trainings in DBT, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
I received my Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. I completed a two year post-graduate training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse at Wardenbrug Health Center at CU-Boulder. I have additional specialized training in the treatment of chronic neurological illnesses-MS in particular-through my work with the Rocky Mountain MS Center. I coordinated the eating disorder program at CU-Boulder and I have undergone additional trainings in DBT, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
(720) 309-7779 View (720) 309-7779
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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
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Eric Christian Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAC-III
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Dr. Eric Meyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Whether its family therapy, couples therapy, or individual therapy for yourself, your child or adolescent, I listen to you. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Dr. Eric Meyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Whether its family therapy, couples therapy, or individual therapy for yourself, your child or adolescent, I listen to you. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(720) 439-5289 View (720) 439-5289
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People House
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
People House offers affordable, accessible counseling for all who are empowered to better their lives, with services offered on an income-based sliding scale. This program is intended for clients who have a need for counseling services but lack the resources for full-priced psychotherapy. Fees start at $25/session. Lead by volunteer directorship and supervision from expert mental health professionals, the ACP is staffed by graduate and post-graduate interns who are gaining clinical hours for the completion of master's degrees or state licensing. Call our admin office and speak with one of our intake volunteers: (303) 480-5130
People House offers affordable, accessible counseling for all who are empowered to better their lives, with services offered on an income-based sliding scale. This program is intended for clients who have a need for counseling services but lack the resources for full-priced psychotherapy. Fees start at $25/session. Lead by volunteer directorship and supervision from expert mental health professionals, the ACP is staffed by graduate and post-graduate interns who are gaining clinical hours for the completion of master's degrees or state licensing. Call our admin office and speak with one of our intake volunteers: (303) 480-5130
(303) 536-3347 View (303) 536-3347
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Emily Musgrave
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Techniques and theories include: CBT, DBT mindfulness, somatic practices, breathwork, attachment theory, and family of origin work.
Are you ready to become the happiest, healthiest, most self-aware and authentic version of yourself? If so, reach out and join me as we embark on a powerful healing journey together. Healing can be isolating and fear provoking, but know that you are not alone. I am here to help guide you and let your soul shine. My purpose in life is to guide others in therapy so that they can feel full of light and joy, despite the heartaches of this human condition. My mission is to help you heal yourself. Everything is already within you. Sometimes we just need an external spark to light our flame.
Techniques and theories include: CBT, DBT mindfulness, somatic practices, breathwork, attachment theory, and family of origin work.
Are you ready to become the happiest, healthiest, most self-aware and authentic version of yourself? If so, reach out and join me as we embark on a powerful healing journey together. Healing can be isolating and fear provoking, but know that you are not alone. I am here to help guide you and let your soul shine. My purpose in life is to guide others in therapy so that they can feel full of light and joy, despite the heartaches of this human condition. My mission is to help you heal yourself. Everything is already within you. Sometimes we just need an external spark to light our flame.
(720) 782-0882 View (720) 782-0882
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Brooke Powers
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I combine various empirically validated approaches based on need and preference, from multicultural-feminist frameworks to Interpersonal, Internal Family Systems (IFS), &/or ACT, DBT, and CBT skills.
It is nice to meet you! I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, eating disorder and body image concerns, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ and CNM/poly, depression, anxiety, and religious reconstruction. My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work that is often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, creative approaches to therapy, and aim to balance support and challenge in our work. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Walk and Talk therapy, and yoga therapy.
I combine various empirically validated approaches based on need and preference, from multicultural-feminist frameworks to Interpersonal, Internal Family Systems (IFS), &/or ACT, DBT, and CBT skills.
It is nice to meet you! I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, eating disorder and body image concerns, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ and CNM/poly, depression, anxiety, and religious reconstruction. My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work that is often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, creative approaches to therapy, and aim to balance support and challenge in our work. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Walk and Talk therapy, and yoga therapy.
(720) 782-1473 View (720) 782-1473
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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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Gennifer Morley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
If you are smart and successful and maybe even feel like you should know how to stop feeling anxious on your own, but it just isn't working, then Im your person. It is hard to keep going, hoping it will just get better. Trying everything you think should help and it doesn't is exhausting and a waste of time. There is no substitute for talking with a well informed therapist that you really connect with. I've decades of experience helping people master their anxiety and feeling more comfortable in their lives. I'm easy to talk to and I can help you feel free of the weight of anxiety.
If you are smart and successful and maybe even feel like you should know how to stop feeling anxious on your own, but it just isn't working, then Im your person. It is hard to keep going, hoping it will just get better. Trying everything you think should help and it doesn't is exhausting and a waste of time. There is no substitute for talking with a well informed therapist that you really connect with. I've decades of experience helping people master their anxiety and feeling more comfortable in their lives. I'm easy to talk to and I can help you feel free of the weight of anxiety.
(720) 792-7307 View (720) 792-7307
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Angela Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80309  (Online Only)
Deciding to take that first step can be a hard decision but you’re not alone! I’m a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Social Worker. In my practice, I specialize in providing support for individuals dealing with addiction. I offer a tailored approach that combines empathetic counseling with the latest advancements in addiction treatment such as the Sinclair Method for alcohol use. My goal is to empower individuals and provide support on their journey towards recovery, using a person-centered and harm reduction model. Addiction can affect anyone and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be heard and supported.
Deciding to take that first step can be a hard decision but you’re not alone! I’m a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Social Worker. In my practice, I specialize in providing support for individuals dealing with addiction. I offer a tailored approach that combines empathetic counseling with the latest advancements in addiction treatment such as the Sinclair Method for alcohol use. My goal is to empower individuals and provide support on their journey towards recovery, using a person-centered and harm reduction model. Addiction can affect anyone and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be heard and supported.
(719) 745-2742 View (719) 745-2742
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Malory E Mendoza
Counselor, BS, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! I am committed to helping adults overcome depression, anxiety, and ADHD, while guiding them through the process of coping with stressors that present during difficult life transitions. The rapid and numerous changes of life can often feel overwhelming. Whether it's interpersonal relationship difficulties, emotion regulation problems, or career challenges, I can help you build the necessary skills to make it through turbulent times.
Accepting new clients! I am committed to helping adults overcome depression, anxiety, and ADHD, while guiding them through the process of coping with stressors that present during difficult life transitions. The rapid and numerous changes of life can often feel overwhelming. Whether it's interpersonal relationship difficulties, emotion regulation problems, or career challenges, I can help you build the necessary skills to make it through turbulent times.
(303) 953-4208 View (303) 953-4208
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists

Who is DBT for?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?

The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?

Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?

Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.