Culturally Sensitive Therapists in North Boulder, Boulder, CO

Everywhere you look, you get nothing but misunderstanding. You have drifted farther away from your best life and the way things used to be or the way you feel they should be. Parts of yourself are always on guard and prevent you from connections that make life worthwhile. The joy you once felt is a distant memory. Things have happened to you that were not your fault and it just doesn't seem fair. Negative behaviors that you can't control are leading to issues at work, in your main relationships, and other friendships. Your self esteem keeps going downhill, the destructive behaviors continue to rise, and the best part of you is lost.

I am a Master's student at Naropa University, graduating in May 2024 with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a concentration in Transpersonal Art Therapy. As a psychotherapy intern, I want to work with you to discover what healing modalities you respond best to, according to your values and beliefs. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, adoption and foster care, and life transitions, and I warmly welcome individuals coming from all backgrounds and intersections of identity.

As your therapist, my goal is to help you unearth what’s keeping you silenced, (re)connect to your inner wisdom, and forge a new path with more meaning, joy, and adventure. I believe in your unique wisdom and the aliveness that comes from its expression. Folks who come to me are untangling the impact of emotional and psychological abuse, struggling with maternal/parental wellness, or in need of care around career, identity, depression, anxiety, and more. People are often struggling with all that comes with early parenthood, boundaries, identity, toxic relationships, people pleasing, perfectionism, self-esteem, and coping skills.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, and an IFS Level 1 Trained Therapist. I hold a masters in clinical mental health counseling from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. I work with adults in individual sessions. My approach to therapy is that there are no bad parts of ourselves, but that parts of ourselves cause suffering by being disconnected from who we really are, our Self. By reconnecting lost parts with our Self we can live more empowered and authentic lives. The stories we tell are an important part of who we are. And they often lead us to the unprocessed pain we carry.

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.

I practice as a contemplative psychotherapist. I believe in the basic goodness of all people and join together with clients to reconnect that basic goodness back into their conscious life. I assist individuals, couples, families, and groups in finding their next steps. I know that transformation is possible and healing can take place even under the most dire situations, feelings, and ways we are conditioned to think and act. I am slow paced and create an atmosphere of warmth, trust, and safety. I am available mornings, late afternoon and early evenings Monday through Thursday.

You feel stuck. You’ve tried changing your habits, changing the way you think. Maybe you tried some self-help, maybe some therapy, maybe a lot of therapy! And still, you feel stuck. There’s a chance that you aren’t looking in the right place. I invite you to take a deeper look at how you relate to yourself and others. Learn how your body is reacting today to threats that happened a long time ago, and how these threat responses in your nervous system are constantly triggering difficult emotions and thought patterns in the present. Learn how to let go of this old baggage. It's time for you to experience your full potential!

Congratulations on your pursuit of self study! This step is a brave one. As a therapist, I adhere to the philosophy that you have all of the wisdom you need, my job is to help you uncover it for yourself. I want to walk alongside you in your journey toward self-understanding, self-awareness, and self-compassion; a journey that will hopefully be incorporated throughout a lifetime. Rather than hate away the parts of ourselves we've deemed problematic, we will begin to understand how these parts likely kept us safe in an unsafe world. Together, we will nurture these parts, which will allow them to soften their grip over our reality.

As a seasoned psychotherapist/life coach, I believe in our innate healing potential and guide my clients to unlock their internal wisdom, resilience and resources for healing. Somatic (body-centered), mindfulness-based approaches to holistic coaching and therapy, allow me to integrate my clinical training while tuning into intuition to effectively guide the unfolding healing process of my clients. Trauma-informed, holistic coaching and therapy allows for greater capacity to rewire the brain, which can make the unconscious conscious and shift your automatic reactive patterns and outdated beliefs, helping you to live your best life.

What distinguishes my therapy practice from others is that I provide a different element in addition to conventional psychotherapy, which is an abiding interest in freeing, developing, and refining our capacity for deeper dimensions of freedom and personal completion than conventional psychotherapy typically envisions. As human beings we are generally conditioned by our families, culture, and education system in ways that limit our personal truth and freedom. This leads us to, in small or large degrees, become somebody who we're really not. As a result, we feel diminished in the full expression of who we are and what we can become.

Our work together will focus on strengthening skills to illuminate and integrate the full texture of your experiences. All sessions, regardless of focus, are conducted in a non-pathologizing framework. You will develop tools to access your innate wisdom in navigating life's challenges. Some central themes in this work include: Working w/ intense emotions; Unknotting the habit patterns that create suffering while learning to act from a place of greater freedom and spontaneity; Exploring the natural intelligence of the body-mind; Living a life that integrates all facets of our humanity.

I view therapy as a gateway for healing, connection and self-exploration. More importantly, I believe the collaborative alliance between therapist and client can be utilized to heal and transform unhealthy relational patterns, trauma, and other difficult issues that keep us stuck. My approach is holistic with an emphasis on honoring the multidimensional aspect of the individual toward wholeness of mind, body and spirit. I specialize in helping my clients learn how to cope with and overcome life transitions, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness and difficult relational patterns.

I help folks identify, access, and more effectively use their strengths and resilience - even under incredibly difficult and complex circumstances. Clients come to my practice to find alternatives to patterns and behaviors that are no longer working, to heal from traumas, explore identity, navigate transitions, and get unstuck. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who want real change, more support, effective boundaries, and honest connection in their lives using a social justice counseling framework that is client-defined, trauma-informed and strengths-based.

Welcome to this journey regardless if therapy is new or familiar to you. I strive to create a compassionate, kind, yet appropriately challenging space for self-acceptance, transformation, and insight. Through relational and cultural lenses that include awareness and mindfulness as ground, I believe all obstacles and challenges can be explored. I hope to walk with you along this path of discovering your innate wisdom, potential for growth, healing, and transformation.

Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.

Have you been struggling in recent years? Perhaps you have experienced the shock of the death of a loved one or the ending of an important relationship? Unexpected loss, changes in parenting, or even a change in career can remind us that stress and grief are unavoidable experiences in life. As a Depth & Analytic Psychotherapist with Trauma and body centered training, my focus is to create a safe, confidential space for your experiences. Because life will always have painful challenges, our work together is to reduce stress, build your emotional resiliency and to cultivate your wisdom.

You work so hard doing all the things you’re supposed to do, and yet, it’s never enough. Something feels off. Your mind plays tricks on you with anxious thoughts holding you back- Did I say the wrong thing? Do they think I’m weird? Where am I going with my life? You know that you have a kind heart and the drive to get things done. You just need some help believing in yourself. Sound familiar? I am here to help. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck, afraid, or unhappy with your present, therapy can help you find a direction and equip you with the tools to believe in yourself and your future.

Hi I'm Lili, a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship dynamics. I am here to support you on your unique path towards inner harmony and well-being. In my therapeutic practice, I bring together a holistic and trauma-informed approach, deeply rooted in the understanding that healing is a multi-faceted process. My background as a certified integrative nutrition coach, life coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and breathwork facilitator allows me to craft a truly comprehensive and personalized healing experience for you.

Are you thinking about breaking a pattern that no longer serves you? Often feel like an outsider? Wanting to understand threads between past, present experiences, and possibilities ahead? Utilizing a variety of approaches, I can offer perspective and help you feel understood in order to create change in your life. I provide an affirming space for a lot of people who have had previously unsatisfactory experiences in therapy including LGBTQIA folks. I have extensive training beyond just getting licensed to practice therapy. Working with a clinically astute, sincere therapist can be life-changing.