Relational Therapists in 80202

While I enjoy working with diverse client populations, I have found my skills lie especially in working with individuals dealing with life adjustments, relationship and codependency difficulties, anxiety and depression.

People come to therapy for many reasons. Maybe your pain is new, or maybe it has been around for a long time. Maybe you’ve experienced a new trauma, or there are old traumas lingering. You might be noticing that your mind is full of anxiety, worries, and fears, with no hope to slow the thoughts down. Perhaps, you feel depressed, and as though you can't enjoy things the way that you want to. You may notice that you gravitate towards the bottle (or something else) at the end of the day. Or perhaps you find yourself unhappy in your relationship or in your family. In truth, you deserve to live a life where you are free from this pain.

Nicola provides services to adults from all walks of life. She leverages a psychodynamic approach to develop a deep understanding of her clients and their collective life experiences, creating a uniquely personalized approach to therapy. She is committed to empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful relationships, navigate grief, heal from trauma, overcome depression and anxiety, and achieve more personally fulfilling lives. Nicola started her career in business, but transitioned into the mental health field to pursue her passion of helping people through these life changes and explorations.

Congrats on your first step! Being here means you are that much closer to your goals! At times, life challenges you in ways that can be hard to accept, sometimes you can't seem to catch a break. As your therapist, my goal aims to help you understand and process the difficult emotions to life's challenges: whether it be anxiety, depression, anger, trauma responses, relationship problems, or general life stress. I want you to recognize and improve your strengths. I help you build skills through using many proven therapeutic approaches, with a strong focus on solutions.

I work with adults, teens, transition age youth, and their families. I help them manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns. This includes high achievers struggling with perfectionism/anxiety, depressed clients where brushing their teeth in the morning was a success, those going through or post a divorce, families who are struggling to get along or function, and anyone experiencing a change in life that causes stress. It is my aim to help clients understand both themselves and their relationships more fully.

I have over 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships. I believe everyone already has the wisdom inside to heal but sometimes layers of trauma or pain can make it difficult to do so, and often causes symptoms such as anxiety and depression. I work with you to process traumas that can block the feeling of safety, content and happiness inside. I am trained in EMDR (an evidence based trauma therapy tool) that is used to process and heal traumas so that the system can rest and no longer has to fight to protect against the pain, fear, and emotions.

Taking a step towards caring for your mental and emotional health is no easy task. My goal is to walk alongside you on your healing journey and help you find your own power. I am committed to creating a safe, judgment-free space for all. I understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all all practice. I promise to meet you where you are and provide individually tailored care for your needs.

We all want to feel seen and heard in our closest relationships but sometimes struggle to know how to foster that feeling. In my approach, I guide clients to use their emotions as a tool for understanding their needs and boundaries and I support them in sharing those with others. I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking support with disconnection, anxiety, substance use, affair recovery, depression, and self compassion. I specialize in working with pre-marital couples, new parents, and parent-child relationships.

Therapists in Group Practice taking new clients! Check our website www.discoverpeacewithin.com for therapist bios "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."-The Buddha. No matter what challenge, stress or trauma you may be facing, I believe that as a human being, you have access to a reservoir of strength, resiliency, and peace within you. Sometimes you are able to access that peace on your own or with the help of friends or family; yet, at other times, you could benefit from the support of a trusted therapist. As your therapist, I am here to offer genuine care for you and your process - to help you discover peace within.

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.

I find therapy most potent, important, and meaningful when there is a mix of: compassion/spaciousness (non-judgment); curiosity/levity (as appropriate); & choicefulness. From my background in Somatic Counseling/Body Psychotherapy, I make use of my own body, and body-based (a.k.a. somatic) tracking, applied moment-to-moment in the room with clients. Sometimes this is as simple as noticing the breath, or bringing attention (and other options) to bear when something shifts. There are also many extensive toolboxes of potential somatic interventions that expand the range, and the richness, of what a session together may include.

Currently accepting new clients. I earned my Clinical Psychology doctorate degree from the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. Throughout my time in practice, I have worked with a variety of individuals and specialize in working with adults who are struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment and life transitions, family problems, learning problems, and issues related to culture/identity. I use a direct, open, and collaborative approach to foster a supportive and non-judgmental environment for you to engage in creating meaningful change.

Hi there! I am so glad you're here. While I was growing up, I quickly learned that there were few places I could be truly myself and accepted just as I am. As a therapist, I've discovered many of us share that same story. We learn to conform and perform in response to the pressure of our world telling us who to be, and we are left confused, ashamed, and exhausted when it becomes too much to maintain as adults. In therapy, I offer space for you to be exactly who you are, wherever you're at, so that together, we can discover a life that feels good and enjoyable to live, based on your most authentic identity, desires, and values.

Do you ever feel like you are not enough? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Are you feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward? I specialize in working with clients who are deep feelers and thinkers, experience anxiety, have ADHD, and/or have experienced trauma. I also have specialized training in working with LGBTQIA+ communities, white folx who are interested in white racial identity development, and Latinx communities. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) psychologist with a PhD in Counseling Psychology.

••Accepting New Patients•• Many outwardly high functioning young and middle age adults feel stressed, worried, lonely, irritable, fearful, and lost. If you're struggling with your health and relationships—unsure what to do—you don't need to struggle alone. I provide bespoke holistic counseling and education to help ambitious, intentional people develop the emotional and creative skills needed to navigate the complex challenges of living. Together we'll revolutionize your personal narrative and unlock innate healing capacity to help you create the daily habits to confidently become the highest version of yourself.

Life can be a trip sometimes, right? Everyday stressors, big life changes, ongoing drama - I get it. I have immediate openings, both in person and virtually. Your first session will be a chance for us to get to know each other and see how I can best support you. In my private practice I see adolescents and adults, as well as offering Clinical Supervision and Registered Play Therapy Supervision for pre-licensed therapists and therapists just needing consultation on topics that are specialties of mine. I am EMDR trained and offer online EMDR treatment as well. We will work together to tailor a plan that fits your individual needs.

I love working with individuals and couples who are ready to do the work to make real, lasting, and meaningful changes in their lives to meet the goals they have. Helping others challenge themselves to grow and improve their relationship with themselves and others is a great privilege for me, and the counseling profession is one of which I am truly grateful to be a part.

Are you interested in the soulful exploration of finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to find a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others? What if the struggles in our lives are not to defeat us but to guide us into a deeper place of self-revelation, transformation, and empowerment? I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating a life that the soul longs to live and express in the world. This journey takes hope, courage, and vulnerability, and I would be honored to be the gentle and firm guide to support you to create the life that you desire.

The fear and anxiety of living in the present overpower your ability to find joy in your day-to-day life. Fixating on the past takes control of your functioning and holds you back from moving forward in your life. Maybe this is compounded by a recent loss in your life. Maybe it’s made even worse by the fact that your partner has no idea how to truly help or show up for you. You might even feel comforted staying in this cycle because it’s familiar. You know what to expect from it, and you’ve gotten good at accepting and moving along with it. The idea of confronting this cycle - individually or with your partner - is too big