Stress Therapists in 80209

Accepting new clients! Suffering is part of being human. Sometimes we can take actions that remove our suffering, but sometimes we have to come to a level of acceptance that suffering is always present. Often, this mindset alone relieves some of our pain because we are no longer being bombarded by the thought of controlling our emotions. I strive to help you get there, releasing yourself from the trap of overwhelming thoughts so you can be more present, make room for your emotions, and take actions that represent who you want to be. My goal is to provide an environment that caters to your needs of safety and expression.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, work or relationship conflict, pregnancy, postpartum stress or parenting issues? Are you the adult child or partner of a narcissistic? You are not alone. And that it doesn't have to be this hard forever. Together we can help you listen to your intuition, find your own voice, and create the healing and changes you desire in your life. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I use my skills and expertise gathered from my work over more than 20 years,combined with personal experience as a woman, spouse and mother, to help you examine and change the situation with which you are struggling.

My desire as a clinician is to walk and listen alongside you and empower you with everyday tools to use for growth, healing and freedom. Together we will explore and uncover your therapeutic needs with your story and narrative being the voice we listen to. I strive to create an open, honest and authentic space, adding some humor along the way, for you to feel safe, accepted and heard. I practice using evidenced based and trauma informed care. I am client centered, strengths based and solution focused and will use these modalities for your therapeutic needs.

I have a passion for working with clients who come from complex family systems and are ready to break away and heal from harmful generational patterns. Clients come to me when they are struggling to reconnect with the authentic version of themselves and/or want to heal from relational wounds and deepen their connection with others. It can be hard to exist authentically in the world due to trauma, societal expectations, and systemic concerns, but becoming the best version of yourself is possible.

What if I can't handle Polyamory or Non-Monogamy? Am I Queer enough? Where do I even begin to explore my Kinks or Power-exchange dynamics? Am I really Addicted?... I offer a safe and supportive space for my clients to address these questions, as well as explore other concerns regarding their identity, relationships, needs, and behaviors. As a Narrative therapist, I consider myself an active and collaborative clinician. My approach is creative and engaging, and will often incorporate metaphor, storytelling, experiential exercises, skill-building, and an emphasis on Harm Reduction. I also offer EMDR for healing trauma.

Does life leave you feeling weighed down by daily stressors and fears? Do you struggle with overthinking, trusting yourself, and accepting how you feel? Do you feel uncomfortable with expressing what you want or need in life? I understand that starting therapy with a new counselor can be daunting, and I recognize the significance of an ongoing relationship shared between a client and counselor. Clients can expect an open-minded, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment in session with me. I intend to create an environment within each session that mindfully sets you in the direction of your goals.

Does it feel like you have a weight on your chest? Do you feel like you sacrifice or push relationships away because you isolate yourself from others. We can often times feel like no one understand what we are going through so we may hold things in.

You’re smart, hard working, and from the outside - you look successful. But keeping up feels exhausting. The laptop time that bleeds into personal time. The fear of failure. The constant crisis-management. The push and pull between reaching your goals and taking time to enjoy your life. The isolation, imposter syndrome, and identity questions. Work-life balance feels impossible when you're always thinking about work and you always feel "behind." You know something needs to change, you just aren’t sure what, or how.

It shows a lot of strength to take the first step toward mental wellness. You may be feeling completely overwhelmed right now; stuck in a constant loop of anxiety, depression, or both. You may be feeling as if you’ve been trying to handle this alone for too long. Maybe you are seeking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Rest assured, you are not alone. These thoughts and feelings are perfectly normal and we all experience them to some degree as we journey through our lives. Let’s work together to clear a path for growth and move toward healing, one step at a time. You’ve already taken that first step on your own.

I love working with individuals struggling with of trauma, depression, anxiety, and perinatal/postpartum issues. I specialize in treating first responders, medical providers, or others who experience trauma in their profession. I deeply enjoy working with veterans and specialize in treating female service members who experienced sexual trauma while serving. I have special interest in working with artists and creators to help address creative blocks as well as perfectionism. I also have specialty experience with emerging adults and college students in transition.

Are you and your partner stuck in one or many areas of your relationship? Maybe you struggle to resolve conflicts on your own, and find yourselves repeating the same arguments. Or maybe you just don't feel connected with your partner anymore and you can't quite identify what went wrong.

All of us deserve to feel seen, heard, and known—without this privilege, we are often left feeling uncertain about ourselves and the world around us. This experience can feel paralyzing at times, particularly when we fall out of touch with ourselves and our intuition. I appreciate the strength it takes to ask for help in this process. Many of us desire for life to look differently but feel stuck taking the first step to get there. As a therapist, my role is to support folks in finding the strength and knowledge within themselves to begin working towards these changes.

As a psychologist committed to strength-based approaches, I help clients see and utilize their existing knowledge and skills to create better lives. My work with clients both supports and challenges them, affirming who they are, what they believe, and how they think they can change. I take an approach that focuses much more on possibility than pathology, and as such I help clients find creative ways to approach problems and develop personal stories that fulfill them. I consider it an honor to do the work I do, and I strive to not only respect, but enhance, clients' dignity.

Do you want something different in your marriage, relationship or work life but just can't figure out how to make it happen? Are you tired of being tired and stressed? I am passionate about helping individuals and couples discover when old ways of coping no longer work and replace them with new, more productive alternatives. I coach my clients to recognize problem patterns, effectively communicate their needs, relieve stress, and improve relationships with the important people in their lives.

You are already the expert on you. I am here to help you fully realize how valuable your expertise can be. You have what it takes to survive and thrive, but that can be difficult to believe at times. No matter a client's age, they bring a variety of personal traits and experiences to therapy that have led them to the present moment. My role as a psychologist is to meet my clients where they are and discover the strengths within and the resources around that can lead to personal growth. I serve children, adolescents, and adults in an integrative and collaborative manner.

My therapeutic skills cover a wide variety of areas, but are particularly well suited to help those who want to actualize their full potential, become Empowered, and for those who have Internet Addiction (i.e. video game addiction, information addiction, social media addiction, entertainment addiction, and spending addiction). Engaging in therapy with me can help you have more agency and set you on the path to becoming who you were made to be. Typical focus areas include improving relationships and communication skills, reducing anxiety, living more authentically, developing balance, setting boundaries, and becoming more assertive.

Have you been looking for a supportive and warm space to explore personal growth, identify unhelpful patterns, or to work through stressors? Have you found yourself unable to fully engage in your relationships, your responsibilities, or your passions in the ways you want? Or, do you ever feel stuck in a memory, a negative thought, or a feeling? My goal is for us to work together to overcome these barriers so you can live a fulfilling life with a restored sense of strength, hope, and empowerment.

Constantly overthinking, being overly critical of yourself & your body, feeling anxious & insecure yet masking it, overworking & overachieving, & being afraid of disappointing others is an exhausting way to live. Can you imagine if you weren't so driven to people-please, perfect, & perform for others & lived with an unshakeable belief that you are fundamentally enough? I'd love for you to feel that. If in a life transition, consider yourself a highly sensitive person, or are simply interested in personal development, I'm here for that too. Let's get to the roots of things, shift stuck patterns, & make transformation happen together!

I view therapy as a collaborative and supportive process. I'm here to help you set goals that will lead you to live a more fulfilling life. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, relationships, and burnout. I hope to provide you a safe space to heal and grow as an individual.