Buddhist Therapists in Denver, CO
My therapeutic practice integrates a body-centered approach with Buddhist psychological models.
Are you experiencing anxious feelings, restless thoughts, or negative self-talk? Immediately book a free 15-minute consultation by clicking on my WEBSITE link. Using traditional talk-therapy with intuitive movement, posture, and breath, I’ll join forces with you as you begin to recognize your innate strength through mindfulness practice and self-inquiry. Cultivating a relationship based on trust & open communication is the foundation of my compassionate and direct method. Let’s work together to release the limiting beliefs & old stories about who you used to be, and experience the joy of infinite potential in the here-and-now.
My therapeutic practice integrates a body-centered approach with Buddhist psychological models.
Are you experiencing anxious feelings, restless thoughts, or negative self-talk? Immediately book a free 15-minute consultation by clicking on my WEBSITE link. Using traditional talk-therapy with intuitive movement, posture, and breath, I’ll join forces with you as you begin to recognize your innate strength through mindfulness practice and self-inquiry. Cultivating a relationship based on trust & open communication is the foundation of my compassionate and direct method. Let’s work together to release the limiting beliefs & old stories about who you used to be, and experience the joy of infinite potential in the here-and-now.
I help individuals and couples work through issues related to depression, anxiety, shame, insomnia, fatigue, illness, interpersonal challenges and trauma. I honor diversity in my practice and approach the therapist-client relationship with compassion, openness, safety and even humor. I am trained in Buddhist meditation, Medical Chi Kung, Kaiut Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment and Adoption issues and Feeding Your Demons. I believe that we are all inherently healthy and that with support and the right approach, healing is always possible.
I help individuals and couples work through issues related to depression, anxiety, shame, insomnia, fatigue, illness, interpersonal challenges and trauma. I honor diversity in my practice and approach the therapist-client relationship with compassion, openness, safety and even humor. I am trained in Buddhist meditation, Medical Chi Kung, Kaiut Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment and Adoption issues and Feeding Your Demons. I believe that we are all inherently healthy and that with support and the right approach, healing is always possible.
Using internal family systems, Buddhist psychology and narrative therapy, we will help these parts heal from and put down the burdens they carry.
Sometimes the state of our world can feel so scary and heartbreaking that we feel immobilized. Much of our potential is blocked by feeling overwhelmed by the day to day challenge of struggling to advocate for ourselves in our communities, the world, even in our own thoughts and beliefs! It is easy to feel anxious, alone and simultaneously at war with ourselves. I emphasize serving individuals that experience marginalized identities and see myself as your co-conspirator. I work with issues of identity and non-normative experiences, in the context of gender, sexuality as well as queer experience beyond that framework
Using internal family systems, Buddhist psychology and narrative therapy, we will help these parts heal from and put down the burdens they carry.
Sometimes the state of our world can feel so scary and heartbreaking that we feel immobilized. Much of our potential is blocked by feeling overwhelmed by the day to day challenge of struggling to advocate for ourselves in our communities, the world, even in our own thoughts and beliefs! It is easy to feel anxious, alone and simultaneously at war with ourselves. I emphasize serving individuals that experience marginalized identities and see myself as your co-conspirator. I work with issues of identity and non-normative experiences, in the context of gender, sexuality as well as queer experience beyond that framework
Cole Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
Waitlist for new clients
In my work with clients, I incorporate Buddhist psychology, mindfulness-based and somatic therapies, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, and more, depending on each client’s needs.
We all have a deep desire to feel happy and at ease, and yet so often there are things in our lives that get in the way of feeling that happiness. If this resonates, you might be looking for someone to help you get there. I'm passionate about helping my clients manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve communication and relationship challenges, process trauma or grief, overcome barriers to deeper joy and fulfillment, and navigate questions of sexuality and gender identity. I'm a queer trans man and I work from a trauma-informed and culturally competent anti-oppression perspective.
In my work with clients, I incorporate Buddhist psychology, mindfulness-based and somatic therapies, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, and more, depending on each client’s needs.
We all have a deep desire to feel happy and at ease, and yet so often there are things in our lives that get in the way of feeling that happiness. If this resonates, you might be looking for someone to help you get there. I'm passionate about helping my clients manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve communication and relationship challenges, process trauma or grief, overcome barriers to deeper joy and fulfillment, and navigate questions of sexuality and gender identity. I'm a queer trans man and I work from a trauma-informed and culturally competent anti-oppression perspective.
My approach integrates Contemplative Psychotherapy & Buddhist Psychology with evidence-based modalities to create awareness and compassion for mind, body, and spirit.
Hello! I'm a neurodivergent, Queer, non-binary therapist and coach excited to work with you on your healing journey. You've tried other therapists... engaging with symptoms, but you're not getting help at the root of core beliefs and wounds. Trauma can often present as depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief, depersonalization, compulsive people pleasing, hyper-binary thinking, self negation, self harm, and MANY other ways. Trauma impacts self worth, confidence, and being able to trust our inner voice. In our work together, I'll support you in your journey to authenticity, confidence, and your inner wisdom and compassion.
My approach integrates Contemplative Psychotherapy & Buddhist Psychology with evidence-based modalities to create awareness and compassion for mind, body, and spirit.
Hello! I'm a neurodivergent, Queer, non-binary therapist and coach excited to work with you on your healing journey. You've tried other therapists... engaging with symptoms, but you're not getting help at the root of core beliefs and wounds. Trauma can often present as depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief, depersonalization, compulsive people pleasing, hyper-binary thinking, self negation, self harm, and MANY other ways. Trauma impacts self worth, confidence, and being able to trust our inner voice. In our work together, I'll support you in your journey to authenticity, confidence, and your inner wisdom and compassion.
Kelly V Holmes
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80219 (Online Only)
I draw from attachment theory, psychodynamic and Buddhist psychology, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, EMDR & Mindfulness.
We each have the ability to adapt, overcome adversity, feel joy and sorrow, love, and reach our highest potential. Stressful life events, trauma, loss, conflicts, illness, and transitions can overwhelm our ability to cope. Healing becomes blocked. We become stuck. We protect and defend ourselves to avoid ever feeling that pain again. Solutions that once worked become part of the problem. When the traumatic wound is triggered, we experience intense emotion and distorted ways of thinking. In therapy, we journey together to uncover and remove the blocks to healing, transforming pain and loss into meaning, awareness, and choice.
I draw from attachment theory, psychodynamic and Buddhist psychology, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, EMDR & Mindfulness.
We each have the ability to adapt, overcome adversity, feel joy and sorrow, love, and reach our highest potential. Stressful life events, trauma, loss, conflicts, illness, and transitions can overwhelm our ability to cope. Healing becomes blocked. We become stuck. We protect and defend ourselves to avoid ever feeling that pain again. Solutions that once worked become part of the problem. When the traumatic wound is triggered, we experience intense emotion and distorted ways of thinking. In therapy, we journey together to uncover and remove the blocks to healing, transforming pain and loss into meaning, awareness, and choice.
Nathan Daly (they/them/theirs) cannot and will not “fix” you because you are not broken and because all gains made in the therapeutic relationship are a result of your willingness to come to know yourself. Theories and modalities central to Nathan's practice include Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness and Buddhist contemplation practices, feminist theory, family systems, and attachment theory. Nathan's training, passion and personal style tend to be most effective in working with adult survivors of childhood abuse (e.g., sexual, psychological, physical and spiritual) in an individual, couples and family capacity.
Nathan Daly (they/them/theirs) cannot and will not “fix” you because you are not broken and because all gains made in the therapeutic relationship are a result of your willingness to come to know yourself. Theories and modalities central to Nathan's practice include Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness and Buddhist contemplation practices, feminist theory, family systems, and attachment theory. Nathan's training, passion and personal style tend to be most effective in working with adult survivors of childhood abuse (e.g., sexual, psychological, physical and spiritual) in an individual, couples and family capacity.
I utilize training in Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), DBT, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy when working with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, identity development, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
There is a way through this. We will find it together. I believe in the power of authentic expression and deep relationships. I incorporate contemplative, somatic, and social justice approaches in my counseling. I work with adults focusing on identity, gender, and relationships. I provide a collaborative approach utilizing mind-body and present moment awareness to support you in connecting with your intrinsic health and inherent wisdom. As meditator, dancer, and gardener I value time to reflect, slow down, be with nature, and developing our capacity to move from the heart with courage and gentleness.
I utilize training in Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), DBT, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy when working with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, identity development, and interpersonal relationship challenges.
There is a way through this. We will find it together. I believe in the power of authentic expression and deep relationships. I incorporate contemplative, somatic, and social justice approaches in my counseling. I work with adults focusing on identity, gender, and relationships. I provide a collaborative approach utilizing mind-body and present moment awareness to support you in connecting with your intrinsic health and inherent wisdom. As meditator, dancer, and gardener I value time to reflect, slow down, be with nature, and developing our capacity to move from the heart with courage and gentleness.
Carlie Price
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80002
I am a Contemplative Psychotherapist who studied Buddhist Psychology and we will use mindfulness, humor and compassion as tools for healing.
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.
I am a Contemplative Psychotherapist who studied Buddhist Psychology and we will use mindfulness, humor and compassion as tools for healing.
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.
Gardiner Turner
Counselor, BA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80002 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to having a BA in Psychology and a MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, I've also completed training as a level 1 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have training/experience in teaching various meditation practices and mindfulness based tools used for regulating and tolerating unpleasant emotions and experiences.
The passion for the work that I do comes from my deep conviction that everyone can benefit from, and in fact deserves, a safe space to be truly heard, seen, and understood. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience/ training in supporting clients struggling with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, shame, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. I do not ascribe to a one size fits all model of therapy and believe every client to be unique both in terms of there personal goals for therapy and the best way to help them reach these goals
In addition to having a BA in Psychology and a MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, I've also completed training as a level 1 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have training/experience in teaching various meditation practices and mindfulness based tools used for regulating and tolerating unpleasant emotions and experiences.
The passion for the work that I do comes from my deep conviction that everyone can benefit from, and in fact deserves, a safe space to be truly heard, seen, and understood. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience/ training in supporting clients struggling with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, shame, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. I do not ascribe to a one size fits all model of therapy and believe every client to be unique both in terms of there personal goals for therapy and the best way to help them reach these goals
Using a Buddhist Psychology-based approach to therapy, I guide clients in discovering their authentic selves through the lens of radical self-compassion.
Are you hoping to uncover your inner wisdom and shift your life with the support of wholistic methods intertwined with counseling? If so, I can help you. I help sensitive people heal emotional roadblocks so they can finally trust themselves, understand their purpose and find greater emotional and spiritual freedom. Many of my clients go from surviving to thriving when they learn how to listen to and embody their true selves. If you are tired of the same disappointing cycle, I can help you close this difficult chapter and discover your soul essence, so you can finally feel confident and enlivened as the true author of your own life.
Using a Buddhist Psychology-based approach to therapy, I guide clients in discovering their authentic selves through the lens of radical self-compassion.
Are you hoping to uncover your inner wisdom and shift your life with the support of wholistic methods intertwined with counseling? If so, I can help you. I help sensitive people heal emotional roadblocks so they can finally trust themselves, understand their purpose and find greater emotional and spiritual freedom. Many of my clients go from surviving to thriving when they learn how to listen to and embody their true selves. If you are tired of the same disappointing cycle, I can help you close this difficult chapter and discover your soul essence, so you can finally feel confident and enlivened as the true author of your own life.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80224 (Online Only)
I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration and affirmation of one's life path, including the experiences and wisdom gained along this journey. This is just the beginning point for the psychotherapeutic process of healing and identifying one's pathway to continue the journey of personal growth, transformation and achieving balance (mind, body & Spirit).
I see my role as a therapist as that of a witness and source of support and knowledge, joining with you to help facilitate the individual process of developing a deeper sense of self-awareness, achieving personal growth and transformation: to create the life you want.
I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration and affirmation of one's life path, including the experiences and wisdom gained along this journey. This is just the beginning point for the psychotherapeutic process of healing and identifying one's pathway to continue the journey of personal growth, transformation and achieving balance (mind, body & Spirit).
I see my role as a therapist as that of a witness and source of support and knowledge, joining with you to help facilitate the individual process of developing a deeper sense of self-awareness, achieving personal growth and transformation: to create the life you want.
Are you struggling with aligning your life activities with your values and goals? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? It’s vital to acknowledge and face your current situation and the feelings you have about it in order to make change happen, and psychotherapy provides space for this. We'll begin by talking about your goals for therapy, and we'll collaborate on a plan for our work together. You can expect to develop more perspective and self-compassion, find a new capacity to navigate difficult feelings, and uncover and work towards freedom from habitual thought patterns.
Are you struggling with aligning your life activities with your values and goals? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? It’s vital to acknowledge and face your current situation and the feelings you have about it in order to make change happen, and psychotherapy provides space for this. We'll begin by talking about your goals for therapy, and we'll collaborate on a plan for our work together. You can expect to develop more perspective and self-compassion, find a new capacity to navigate difficult feelings, and uncover and work towards freedom from habitual thought patterns.
I’m so proud of you for starting your counseling journey. Taking the first step toward therapy can be daunting, but I assure you that you are not alone. Your well-being is my priority, and I am committed to creating a collaborative and affirming therapeutic relationship that honors your identity and lived experiences. I invite you to schedule an appointment with me. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your past and present, and work towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
I’m so proud of you for starting your counseling journey. Taking the first step toward therapy can be daunting, but I assure you that you are not alone. Your well-being is my priority, and I am committed to creating a collaborative and affirming therapeutic relationship that honors your identity and lived experiences. I invite you to schedule an appointment with me. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your past and present, and work towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
Camille Brunel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
Psychotherapy can provide an invaluable space to explore our fears and suffering with a compassionate witness. Over time, we are able to befriend aspects of ourselves that we have suppressed and begin to recognize that our symptoms are coping skills we have used to survive. I seek to provide gentle guidance to clients to help them move into discomfort, expand their insight, and discover previously untapped strength and resources, while also respecting each person’s unique process and pacing. I have a holistic approach, taking into consideration the mind, body, and spirit, as integral to healing.
Psychotherapy can provide an invaluable space to explore our fears and suffering with a compassionate witness. Over time, we are able to befriend aspects of ourselves that we have suppressed and begin to recognize that our symptoms are coping skills we have used to survive. I seek to provide gentle guidance to clients to help them move into discomfort, expand their insight, and discover previously untapped strength and resources, while also respecting each person’s unique process and pacing. I have a holistic approach, taking into consideration the mind, body, and spirit, as integral to healing.
Kendall Schauermann
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
I bring a grounding presence to support you on your journey. If you feel isolated, numb or overwhelmed with life and parenting, you are not alone.
I bring a grounding presence to support you on your journey. If you feel isolated, numb or overwhelmed with life and parenting, you are not alone.
Miranda A Chatfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80211 (Online Only)
Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or continuing your work within, you are welcome to my practice. Life offers a strange paradox: it is predictably unpredictable. Transitions such as moving, starting a new job, finding a new partner, getting married, or having a baby, are exciting — and also bring about growth and change. Therapy is a space where you are welcome to integrate the past and present with an eye toward the future. My approach considers your interpersonal context and integrates cognitive behavioral skills & mindfulness to deepen your understanding of emotions and work with them rather than against them.
Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or continuing your work within, you are welcome to my practice. Life offers a strange paradox: it is predictably unpredictable. Transitions such as moving, starting a new job, finding a new partner, getting married, or having a baby, are exciting — and also bring about growth and change. Therapy is a space where you are welcome to integrate the past and present with an eye toward the future. My approach considers your interpersonal context and integrates cognitive behavioral skills & mindfulness to deepen your understanding of emotions and work with them rather than against them.
Sharon F. Hester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
Life can be beyond difficult. Whatever struggles you are facing, I am glad you’ve decided to ask for help. Supporting LGBTQ+ adults and teens in finding their inner source of authenticity and power is an honor. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or life transitions such as gender exploration, work-life balance, or achievement pressure, I am here to help. As part of therapy, we will creatively explore how to step out of your comfort zone, while also taking good care of yourself. Choosing to change is scary, and worth it. You’re not in this alone.
Life can be beyond difficult. Whatever struggles you are facing, I am glad you’ve decided to ask for help. Supporting LGBTQ+ adults and teens in finding their inner source of authenticity and power is an honor. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or life transitions such as gender exploration, work-life balance, or achievement pressure, I am here to help. As part of therapy, we will creatively explore how to step out of your comfort zone, while also taking good care of yourself. Choosing to change is scary, and worth it. You’re not in this alone.
Jordan Ferrari
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222 (Online Only)
Mind Warrior Therapy. I have a huge passion working with clients battling substance use and mental health concerns. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clientele from adolescents to adults. Individuals who often feel misunderstood in order to help improve self-esteem, explore the pacts of trauma, maneuver relationships, and move forward with less weight on their shoulders. My goal is to provide a space which promotes growth and brings the feeling you are not alone. I am joining you on your journey and not here to judge you.
Mind Warrior Therapy. I have a huge passion working with clients battling substance use and mental health concerns. I enjoy working with a wide variety of clientele from adolescents to adults. Individuals who often feel misunderstood in order to help improve self-esteem, explore the pacts of trauma, maneuver relationships, and move forward with less weight on their shoulders. My goal is to provide a space which promotes growth and brings the feeling you are not alone. I am joining you on your journey and not here to judge you.
Therapy is self-care. Optimize life and increase joy and satisfaction. Release stress and trauma, PTSD, sexism-based traumatic stress (SBTS), including sexual assault, workplace harassment, domestic violence, misogyny/sexism, oppression, abuse, childhood abuse/neglect, accidents/medical, mass disasters, and attachment, developmental and intergenerational trauma. Entrepreneurs & professionals including leadership, vision, ambition, energy, meaning, stress management, boundaries, imposter syndrome. Relationship issues, nervous system regulation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-limiting mental blocks and values misalignment.
Therapy is self-care. Optimize life and increase joy and satisfaction. Release stress and trauma, PTSD, sexism-based traumatic stress (SBTS), including sexual assault, workplace harassment, domestic violence, misogyny/sexism, oppression, abuse, childhood abuse/neglect, accidents/medical, mass disasters, and attachment, developmental and intergenerational trauma. Entrepreneurs & professionals including leadership, vision, ambition, energy, meaning, stress management, boundaries, imposter syndrome. Relationship issues, nervous system regulation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life-limiting mental blocks and values misalignment.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.