Find a Therapist in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Are you experiencing deep pain from past trauma, a loss in your life or are overwhelmed and need additional skills for coping with stress or relational conflict? I provide a empathic and direct approach while I work with you to bring deeper awareness while exploring past and present experiences that influence your current struggle. As your therapist, I will work with you to restore sustainable balance to your life in a safe and supportive environment.

Individual psychotherapy is a human encounter between two real people. In this encounter I need to be an accessible and honest participant. I see my clients as fellow travelors on the road to mental health and fullfilling relationships. Since I began my journey 50 years ago I may be farther along and I may have accumulated certain wisdom on the way. I take it as my job to tell you about any self-defeating behaviors I see you using and to give you ideas about what healthy alternative behaviors might be. Therapy is a joint endeavor designed to support youo in ejecting behaviors that keep you stuck and mastering new behaviors that increase your chances of deepening intimacy.

In my view, the goal of psychotherapy is to loosen the bonds of past experience and insert spaces for reflection where they have not previously existed. It is through this process that we uncover opportunities to know ourselves more fully, connect with others more deeply, and live life more congruently. I believe (and the research indicates) that the therapeutic relationship is, at its core, the most important element in determining a successful outcome. I work collaboratively with my clients to address their concerns and I strive to do so with respect, dignity, and agency.

I work with individuals to identify what is holding them back, overcome past hurts, and formulate a plan to achieve happiness and healing. With offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor and flexible office hours, there is no excuse for you not to schedule a free consultation. We will discuss your history and your hopes for the future, then determine a plan to help you quickly achieve your goals.

Collaboration is key with my clients. My style could be described as relaxed, directive, with a side of humor. My top priority is that you feel heard, seen, and supported in your healing process. My therapeutic modalities include: ACT-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness Practices

I believe finding a nonjudgemental therapist you can have a genuine relationship with can be life changing. In my work with clients I focus more on what they can do themselves than I do on trying to control external circumstances. I use psychotherapy, mindfulness tools, CBT, acceptance and meditation to help clients grow through whatever they are suffering from.

Psychotherapy is the process of you being with yourself and getting to know yourself in the presence of someone who supports safety, compassion, empathy, and care. We live in a culture that supports looking outside ourselves; where we live, what we drive, who we're dating, what we wear, etc. Carl Jung said, "Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes." I'm here to support you in looking within yourself, communicating effectively about what you find there (feelings, needs, requests, etc.) and integrating the unresolved wounds of your past so you can feel more relaxed, fulfilled and empowered.

You have the answers within you! Those answers maybe hidden away, but they are inside you. I will help you dig out those answers so you can enjoy a more fulfilling life. I provide a safe environment were you can speak your mind and heart in complete confidentiality. I will meet you where you're at and listen closely challenging your belief system when necessary and providing support for you. I will hold the space for you as you discover the person you really are and enjoy the freedom of being you. I am also trained in Brainspotting and PSYCH-k.

My theoretical orientation is based upon the work of many of my teachers, trainers, and mentors over the years, and I predominantly draw from the Family Systems Therapy work of Virginia Satir, Murray Bowen’s intergenerational theory, the Marriage Clinic Approach of John Gottman, and Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg’s Emotionally Focused Therapy. My personal approach features genuineness, warmth and a sense of humor, which creates a trusting atmosphere for my clients. With this authentic atmosphere, my clients have the freedom to express themselves openly and honestly while receiving the support needs to meet their personal goals.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

My approach to therapy is not a quick fix or a band-aid approach. It is not self-help advice or executive coaching. It is a process of research-proven, emotional surgery that gets at the heart of your issues and heals them at their source. If you’re like many of my clients, you’ve conquered in the workplace and found success. And yet, you’re not at peace with your life. Whether it’s stress, trauma, addiction, strained relationships, or a lack of motivation, something needs to change. Often, my role is to help successful men get their hearts back. I can help you rediscover your purpose, reconnect with what matters, heal your insecurities, improve your relationships, and leave a legacy.

In my work as a psychotherapist, I blend coaching and energy work (which includes: EFT or tapping, matrix reimprinting, energy psychology, PSYCH-K, and muscle testing) to help my clients achieve their unique dreams, goals, and desires. In order to for my clients to become the best version of themselves, they first need to get out of their own way and clear anything that is blocking them or preventing them from moving forward in their lives. Blocks can appear consciously and subconsciously as limiting thoughts and beliefs, disempowering feelings, procrastination and self-sabotage, or as a combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Why do people come to counseling? There are many reasons: dealing with psychological issues, problems with depression, anxiety or both, finding help with unexpected changes in life such as loss of a loved on, divorce or job change. Many want to gain perspective as they pursue their own personal growth. The excellent, experienced counselors at Foundations Counseling can provide support, insight, and strategies for all the types of change and growth you need. Call 970-227-2770 today to schedule your free consultation.