Trauma Focused Therapists in Boulder, CO

I am an Art Therapist passionate in supporting teens 16+ and adults. From a client-directed, strength-based approach, I believe counseling is a collaborative experience. I hold a non-biased space for healing as I support your own therapeutic journey and I utilize mindfulness based practices, transpersonal and creative tools to enhance the process. Through the language of art making, it is my honor to assist in processing difficult emotional states and integrating sustainable and empowering tools to utilize in your life. Your WHOLE self is welcome and valid in the therapeutic space and I recognize your courage in seeking help.

In my work at Alpine Neurotherapy, I combine the healing power of a safe and caring therapeutic relationship with qEEG informed neurofeedback technology. I consider qEEg neurofeedback technology to be a game changer in the mental health field for a few key reasons: 1) This technology gives us the ability to obtain objective data points or “biomarkers” in brain functioning which often represent root causes of symptom presentations 2) With this data we create individualized protocols that target the specific ares in the brain that will benefit from targeted neurofeedback training

We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.

I see the process of therapy as a connection between experts: You are the expert in your life, and I am the expert in the process of guiding people deepen their connection with themselves, and what is most important to them. Together we will develop a profound understanding of your current circumstances by studying the obstacles you have encountered on your path. We will capitalize on your personal qualities and use this information to clarify and delineate achievable goals that are relevant to you. The result of this process is that you will feel more in control, comfortable, and fulfilled in your life.

Have you "been there, done that" with talk therapy? Obtained the insight, but can't seem to change the actual feelings and behaviors? I teach my clients the embodied, emotional skills that revolutionized healing for myself and hundreds of my own clients during my 20+ years as a therapist. I have worked with many clients who have had years or decades of therapy and who say that this work has been by far the most effective they have experienced. I collaborate best with sensitive rebels and high achievers craving more connection, sovereignty, and life force.

Mindfulness-based individual therapy and couples counseling: I support my clients through life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other emotional challenges. I offer research-based tools including Brainspotting, DBT and CBT to help help clients break patterns of rumination and create new neural pathways, increasing emotional regulation. I help my clients live more meaningful, connected and creative lives.

If you have come to this site. . . remember to breathe. . . in a way that you know you are breathing. . . I remind myself of this on a regular basis. . . There is more to you than you might think. . . Therapy is an invitation to re-discover a compassionate, curious, and wise energy that was always within you, but blocked by well-intentioned and sometimes extreme parts of you. I believe you deserve some sense of how I work. I also believe a good therapist continues to do their own work. . . which is why I meditate and meet regularly with trusted colleagues and we literally take turns being therapist and client with each other.

Dr. Hans is a licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, and certified holistic & intuitive coach. Her foundational clinical training was in attachments and patterns of human relationships using psychodynamic theory to understand human behavior. She owns a private practice in Colorado and has provided therapy for individuals of all age ranges, couples, families, and groups. Dr. Hans began her career as a CPA and university professor after earning her MBA, and she uses her dynamic experience to help truth seekers achieve concrete results in their mental health and wellness.

Are you a sensitive person who feels frustrated and can't figure out why? Do you sometimes wonder if something is wrong with you, especially when life feels harder than for others? You crave connection but struggle with relationships. You have brilliant ideas at work and see the bigger picture, yet find it challenging to get your voice heard. Sensitivity brings strengths like heightened intuition and empathy. You're here for a reason. Let's embrace your strengths and find better ways to manage your challenges.

I work with all parts of you that are willing and able to show up, to better understand where big (and sometimes lonely and scary) emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors are coming from and how to move forward with these. I work with highly-motivated adults who wish to dig deep and heal.

Join me in learning the skills, tools, and techniques to consciously create the life and relationships that you desire. Life experiences can lead to; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, anger, hopelessness, and confusion that can make us feel out of control and overwhelmed. I support individuals and couples to empower themselves through modern counseling skills, and ancient healing techniques for creating health and happiness in all areas of life. Alongside counseling, I also offer guided Ketamine journeys as well as integration of all types of psychedelic experiences. Please join me in co-creating a healthier life.

I am direct, genuine and collaborative, and bring a natural curiosity and empathy to my work with clients. I use a relational and somatic depth-oriented therapeutic approach with a focus on present moment bodily and emotional experience to help my clients work through hard places, release emotional blocks and feel more creative and free in their lives.

I feel disconnected from myself and the world around me." "I feel hopeless, like nothing will ever get better." "I'm struggling to find any sense of purpose or direction in my life." I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal; with time, patience, and the right tools, individuals can tap into their innate capacity for growth and transformation. I will be here to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where you may feel safe to freely express your thoughts and emotions.

A strong, secure relationship can bring enormous joy to your life, and a struggling relationship can bring tremendous pain, fear, and despair. If your current relationship is in trouble because of conflict, lack of connection, or problems you can't fix on your own, I can help. I work deeply with couples so that they understand their own attachment styles and emotional patterns and those of their partner. Couples gain confidence in their connection so that they can leave behind patterns of emotional reactivity and withdrawal/shutdown, and share their needs, fears and feelings with confidence.

Supporting children to develop awareness & thrive. I support children & their parents develop an understanding around what is creating and maintaining challenges; and, bring more regulation and less stress to everyday living. My work is influenced by current research on play therapy, neurobiology, attachment and the mind body connection. I am also a registered Yoga Teacher, and incorporate Eastern approaches into treatment such as yoga, meditation & sensory awareness practices.

Couples Counseling: Are you longing to reconnect with your partner and get back the closeness you once had? Is it hard to talk about issues without it turning into a conflict? Has your relationship been affected by some form of infidelity and now the two of you are struggling to repair your relationship? You may have tried traditional couples counseling and are looking for a more effective approach? I use Imago Relationship Therapy as the way I work with couples because I have found it to be the most effective form of couples therapy that I have come across in my 20 years as a couples counselor.

In therapy with Nic you will gain Clarity, Resources, and a plan to take Action for growth and change in your life. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you? Are your relationships missing something, or are you having trouble identifying and expressing your needs? Many of these issues are caused when we attempt to use outdated strategies for getting our needs met. Additionally, neither our pain nor our path to wellbeing are separate from the larger context of the communities and societies we live in. Taking action for our own well-being is the first step to taking action for the well-being of the whole planet.

At times we all find ourselves conflicted and unsure about next steps in life. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work and other evidence-based approaches to help my clients heal inner wounds, resolve relationship conflicts and help them discover their true essence, congruency and peace within and the world around. Through mind-body connection we can uncover and transform conscious and unconscious schemas/beliefs driving your life and release the constraints that are holding you back from moving forward.

The symptoms that have us seek out professional help are often rooted in trauma—experiences in our lives that told us we were unlovable, not “good enough”, or “bad”; that change how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. The challenges that so many of us face today, be it anxiety or chronic stress, depression, substance abuse, or relationship issues, can frequently be traced back to these experiences. As a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness-based counseling, gestalt therapy and Inner Child Work, I will help you to uncover the heart of your issues, reclaim what was lost, and revive your joy for life.