Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Longmont, CO

Adolescence and young adulthood is hard. Period. It is an intense period of growth and change that can bring up so many challenges; challenges with managing the roller coaster of emotions, navigating difficult relationships, forging an identity that feels true and genuine, engaging in your education, and planning your future (to name a few). Having a therapeutic space to feel validated, seen, and supported is immeasurably powerful for anyone, but particularly for adolescents. We can all benefit from a safe space in which to work through whatever challenges we are facing.

I enjoy working with people from a holistic point of view. I work with adults, couples. Struggling with past issues of trauma? Or are you dealing with current life stressors such as divorce, depression, anxiety, parenting, or relationships? Together, we can plot a course of action to increase wellbeing . A variety of therapy "tools" including, DBT, EMDR and Mindfulness ,are employed. My work with couples includes PACT therapy techniques. A unique highly effective evidenced based therapy.

On the outside, you look super successful, likely the poster child for how things “ought to be”. You went to a good school, have a rewarding career and maybe got married and had some amazing kids. You have done what you expected would make you FEEL accomplished, grateful, and happy. Except that you don’t. Lately, coloring inside the lines isn’t giving you the same ‘HIT’ it used to. Instead, you are wondering “Whose rules are these anyway and why do I need to keep following them?” The gap between what is expected and how you truly feel inside keeps growing wider. You're tired- and feeling alone, disillusioned, and conned.

Life often presents us with challenges that can make it difficult to find a way back to overall wellness. People enter therapy for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have lost a loved one or a life transition has caused anxiety and stress. Perhaps you or someone you know is struggling with addiction. You might be having a difficult time with self-confidence or depression. Developing skills to find healthy balance within ourselves and with others is needed for stability and happiness.

Life is a difficult and confusing journey for all of us at times. Occasionally, we get "stuck" along the way. Do you sometimes feel anxious, depressed, angry or afraid and believe that no one seems to understand or listen to you? Are you all alone? If you feel this way and are ready for change, I can help you find satisfying and lasting solutions which will bring calmness and joy into your life. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors. Together we will develop a specific treatment to help you achieve the life you desire.

You're looking for help with something that feels beyond manageable. You have been trying to live and breathe but the hard keeps taking your breath and life and vitality away. People just don't get it, do they? I am here to get it. I am here to get you and help you get through this. I welcome you here: your raw, unfiltered, real self.

I provide home-based counseling services that are individualized to meet the specific needs of your child. Using evidence-based techniques, I help children and parents learn specific strategies to overcome behaviors such as hitting, yelling, tantrums, adjustment issues, peer difficulties, and fears related to school. I am passionate about partnering with families to develop effective solutions that enable children to be successful throughout all areas of their lives.

We want to show the world that we have everything put together. Many times, we are struggling to stay afloat. Our quality of life is affected, and we find struggle in our relationships. Communication within ourselves and with others is compounded. Finding a non-judgmental and unbiased environment to process individually and/or together with partners and families can help to note the specific problem(s). By better understanding the problem, we are more successful in finding solutions. If we are informed, we are better in our decision-making. Therapy is a unique process, just like your life is unique.

With great attention to what makes each of us unique, I love to support clients in feeling more whole as themselves. Our journeys as humans can feel quite isolating & confusing. Regardless of where your path has led you, I will meet you where you are & empower you to find your inner strength. Many of us struggle with emotions and thoughts we don’t know how to cope with, & behaviors we don’t feel good about, & we may not know how to change this. It is difficult & frustrating to feel stuck. Therapy is a validating & affirming space. Please know that I have a profound passion for helping clients and I meet all inquiry with compassion.

A Listening Place Counseling Services - I provide counseling for grief & loss, career and life transitions, anxiety, and problems of daily life. My calm demeanor and listening presence provide an encouraging environment to find your way through the current storm in your life. I believe in my clients. I trust that we can figure things out when we put our minds together, brainstorm, and listen to intuitions. This trust helps to build a strong foundation that carries you forward. If you are struggling through a death, loss, a life or career transition, or having difficulties with anxiety, let's talk.

My approach to therapy is person-centered and systemic in nature. I view therapy as an acknowledgment of an internal desire to become more attuned to the way that you experience the world. Therapy can help develop skills that improve functioning for individuals.

Decision fatigue, uncertainty about your future, & questions about your purpose are keeping you up at night. You're a master at self-criticism & keep ruminating on why you're feeling so stuck. You're a hard worker but it doesn't feel like it's paying off. Maybe you're feeling dissatisfied in your career, are exhausted in your search for a compatible partner, or are unsure of which direction to go in life. It feels like something is missing & you're eager to figure it out. I specialize in helping young professionals in their 20s & 30s navigate these challenges so they can move forward with more confidence & ease.

There is a way to move out of suffering toward healing, and you deserve to find it. Specializing in addiction counseling and therapy for co-occurring mood disorders, I offer substance use counseling and addiction therapy and treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, anger issues, and self-confidence/esteem issues. I am trained in humanistic, positive, mindfulness-based psychotherapy and use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.

Areas of expertise: childhood abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and how to manage an addicted love one. I also specialize in couples and family counseling. I see teens, clients with gender identity issues, clients who are bipolar or have a personality disorder. Feedback from clients: "I finally understand how to cope with the emotionally immature person in my life." "Dawn is honest with me about things I need to improve on." "My husband and I are now able to discuss money, sex and co-parenting without fighting." "Dawn helped me stop the pattern of generational abuse in my family." "I am enjoying my life again! Thank you."

I offer individual, family and couples psychotherapy in a supportive environment. Regardless of why you're seeking therapy, I'm here to help you. Do you ever wonder why you repeat the same patterns in your relationships? Do you find yourself thinking the same negative thoughts? If so, you're not alone. To be heard and understood is a basic human need. It's hard to find someone to talk to and someone who will listen. Together we'll explore the connection between your behaviors, thoughts and feelings and how you can learn to control them.

Strongly influenced by American psychologist Carl Rogers, I believe each human being has a unique and individual definition of what it means to live a life they love. In order to attain this, like Rogers, I believe people need acceptance, genuineness and empathy. My approach to therapy aims to help you live a life you love by weaving in a number of modalities including DBT, ACT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness. My methodology is grounded in psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, psychoanalytic theory, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and a relationship-centered approach to therapy.

I believe in plain talk and getting to the root of the issue. To that end, we will name the elephant in the room and then work together to meet the goals that you have for yourself and your mental well being. I've always said that theory and application are two different things. I will not make you fit into a preconceived psyche mold, rather we will plot the therapy course that meets your needs and goals from where you have been to where you are going. The distance between dreams and reality is called action. Take action.

Most people, at one time or another, need the help of a therapist. It can be one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, past trauma, depression, anger, phobias, grief or are having difficulty in relationships. We often are responding to life and the people around us with outdated maladaptive coping strategies. I will help you develop self awareness and emotional regulation skills so that instead of being hijacked by your emotions you are empowered to react in healthy, positive ways. I provide my clients with a tool box of techniques that they can use to support them between our sessions.

Dr. Deborah Rutt Phd, LCSW, CDWF is a one-of-a kind psychotherapist steeped in both Western and Eastern traditions. She helps clients identify unique strengths, new perspectives, and practical tools for profound change for mental health, well-being, and to live authentically. With a doctorate in interpersonal communication and change, Deborah brings her expertise to enhance relationships of any kind. In addition to therapy, she is a Certified facilitator of Brené Brown's work and inspired by Joe Dispenza's change solutions. Her Intuitive Heart Sessions, utilize Heartmath and ThetaHealing energy work along with her intuitive gifts.