Psychodynamic Therapists in Alamo Placita, Denver, CO

I believe that we all have important stories to tell. Sharing those impactful stories while working through the emotions and self beliefs tied to them can bring clarity, ease, and a sense of understanding. In my practice, I vow to hold a space of warmth, empathy, and unconditional acceptance for my clients to allow their stories and vulnerabilities to be heard and nurtured. I enjoy working with individuals who want to build awareness of patterns that they feel stuck in; and together, we will explore avenues of change.

I will offer each new client a free initial consultation. My philosophy from working as a psychologist for over 25 years is that the relationship and trust between a client and therapist is an extremely important part of the healing process. You will find that I am a very good listener. My clients describe me as warm, compassionate, clear, caring, experienced and they have found our work together extremely helpful in their lives. I work Saturdays and Thursday (later afternoon and evening).

I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, and my goal is to help you feel worthy and fulfilled. Whether you are experiencing a condition such as anxiety or depression, coping with past trauma, wanting to feel more gratified in your relationships or needing support in managing life stress, I will meet you where you are at to start working towards your goals. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques and practice holistic treatment that focuses on overall wellness of mind and body. I specialize in treating anxiety, building self-worth and self-compassion, and supporting clients in life transitions.

Approaching 20 years of experience, I know these initial steps seeking support can be tense and uncomfortable. Rest easy knowing that when we meet for your initial session, you will enter a safe space you can relax into, free of judgement. Along with traditional psychotherapy approaches (psychodynamic, evidence-based and somatic therapies), I offer psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (ketamine assisted therapy), integration consultation, and psychedelic harm reduction care at my downtown Denver office suite. I work with individuals 14+ y/o into elderhood, who are seeking support in managing anxiety, grief, and trauma.

Whether you’ve experienced complex trauma, are worried that your issues aren’t “big enough”, or fall somewhere in between, therapy is for you. I use a strengths based, trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach rooted in a safe, secure therapeutic relationship to help you become conscious of the patterns and cycles that are impacting your life. I am committed to exploring the fit of each therapeutic relationship and approach as it connects to your process and goals, and trusting you as the expert of your experience.

Dr. Jeff Boscoe-Huffman and Dr. Scott Boscoe-Huffman treat children, adolescents, adults, and families. We provide individual, group and family therapy as well as psychological evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, crisis debriefings, consultation, and supervision. Treatment includes Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. We treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, parental divorce/separation, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, academic performance and behavior issues, suicidal ideation, mood disorder( including Bipolar Disorder), thought disorder, PTSD, Boderline Personality Disorder and Asperger's Disorder.

I believe in providing a safe space where clients can feel supported to explore their emotions, values, and beliefs. Working across multiple cultures and backgrounds, I have learned to encourage openness and creativity with compassion. Using an integrative approach, I incorporate different modalities with a focus on psychodynamic, relational, and trauma focused therapies.

I am a mindfulness based therapist, passionate about interweaving multiple healing modalities for more holistic healing from trauma, anxiety, and grief, among other things. Many of us have wounds from our past or present that hold power over us. I aim to help my clients build skills to reconnect with their mind, body, and life, so they are equip to give attention to those wounds. We will work together to identify these sore points and untangle from the power they hold, so you can move closer to a value driven life.

*Please note that I continue to be 100% distance based for the time being* It isn't always easy to reach outside of ourselves when we are feeling deeply lonely and experiencing extreme emotions. These are precisely the times, though, when it makes sense to try to find people with whom we can talk without too much fear of judgment or rejection. In my role as Therapist, I actively commit to strive to be one of those people; to meet you wherever you are emotionally, in a comfortable, confidential and respectful setting.

Life presents many challenges and often we can become stuck. Our lives and relationships sometimes get into a rhythm that doesn't work and in spite of our best efforts, we suffer. Making sense of our feelings, thoughts and patterns can be overwhelming. I bring compassion, expertise, curiousity and humor to explore current dynamics and unconscious processes. As we talk, you can find what is working for you and what isn't and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. There is hope. Therapy promotes growth and change and can bring relief for your suffering. I love my work and deeply value my clients.

I have spent the last 3 years working with teenagers that have undergone trauma, and people who have been incarcerated. I work best with people who are having behavioral issues at school, work, or the home. You may have just had your first wake up call that something's got to change. I will help you get out of your own way and begin to like, even love, the person in the mirror. You will notice as soon as you address your own needs, that your relationships with others begins to improve. My ideal client is a lover on the inside, with a shell of armor on the outside.

I believe that we all have an important story to tell. While opening up may feel frightening, telling your story in a supportive environment with a skilled therapist can lead to more self-compassion, improved relationships, and an increasingly fulfilling life. I work with young individuals who are ready to dive deep to explore their life story in order to better understand themselves and their thoughts and feelings. Clients report feeling safe and unconditionally held in our work together.

You have felt pressure your whole life. Maybe it was pressure from your family: pressure to succeed, a parent’s expectations to live up to, a family culture where you never felt good enough, or pressure to be someone you were not. Or maybe you have put pressure on yourself: to make others happy (often sacrificing your own happiness), to never let others down, to always excel and achieve, or to not take up too much space in the world. You’re exhausted and you wish you could just turn off the noise in your head: the self-criticism, the worry, or the feelings of uncertainty. You want to feel free to live life on your terms.

Today's confused, often over-stimulating times can be depressing, certainly anxiety provoking. Core questions surface. Who am I? My "image" aka my socially acceptable self? Yes, but much more. How do I find out? Become the most creative, productive individual I can be? How do I get beyond the apathy and life's daily frustrations, step into the fire of my meant-to-be self? A "foray" is an excursion into the unknown, a stretch and reach for the new and undiscovered. Employing "emotional courage" as the fulcrum, we work hard together to make recovery and growth the adventures they are meant to be.

Life is a series of cycles and seasons - and we will inevitably face challenges as we attempt to navigate the changes and stages. As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to help individuals overcome their challenges and achieve personal growth during any stage of their journey.

Fulfilling, secure relationships are attainable and take consistent, dedicated work. My job is to be the training wheels on your metaphorical bicycle and assist you in launching towards your goals. Whether you are coming in looking to improve communication skills or on the brink of a breakup or a family meltdown, I strongly believe it is never too early or too late to start therapy. These same sentiments also apply to my work in assessments. Through all of my testing, I’m looking for strengths.

If you're seeking support during challenging times or are ready to make transformative changes in your life, therapy can be a powerful ally. I am a heart-centered clinician who believes in the profound potential of therapy as a vehicle to freedom and a more fulfilling life. Clients often come to me with concerns related to (C)PTSD, depression, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, life transitions, religious trauma, spirituality, identity development, women’s issues, and LGBTQIA-related concerns.

I believe sex and relationships are the ultimate culmination of connection and vulnerability. This gives them the potential to be a source of actualization, despair and everything in between. I have found that my life purpose is to help others tap into the positive end of that spectrum of potential. Many clients who work with me are ready for their relationships to heal. They notice that they are stuck in the same unhealthy and unproductive patterns in their relationships or dating experiences. They feel motivated to improve their confidence and pleasure with intimacy, but they feel stuck in how to reach these goals on their own.

NEW; now offering 30 minute sessions for busy folks! Asking for help is hard. In a culture that expects independence and perfection it is difficult to admit we DON'T have all the answers and might need help. Clients say things like 'I have no idea what is wrong with me, my life is just fine but I think I might be depressed." Folks may be drinking too much, sleeping too little, resisting relationships, questioning career choices, or facing financial instability but whatever the issues, solutions are more easily found in a close therapeutic relationship.