Therapists in Louisville, CO

Social abilities are critically important to life success! If you are struggling in relationships with family, friends, or co-workers, you probably already know that social problems can interfere with success in many areas of life. With therapy individualized to you, your partner, or your family, you can develop the critical skills needed for experiencing social success at home, work, or school.

Are you and your child struggling with challenging behaviors, such as emotional outbursts, anxiety, aggressive behavior, perfectionism, and withdrawal? Perhaps you and your children are going through a big life transition? Have you read parenting books, tried numerous strategies, and feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated by what to do next? Do you notice this is affecting your relationships and day-to-day life? Now more that ever, children are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage their big feelings, social skills, and transitions. I am here to help! I am taking new clients with a limited openings.

When is enough enough? Life is a constant process of managing work, family, friendships, partnerships, parenting, a household; the list never ends. Every year you might think it's going to be better, less stress, more fun; and then it's back to the same draining routines. If you feel tired of wishing things in your life were different and finding yourself stuck in patterns and relationships that don't feel good, something has to change. Starting now might feel like too much, but, we know there's never the "perfect" time and waiting will set you back another year. Everyone deserves to feel whole.

Passionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages toward self-discovery and personal growth. Specializing in working with clients with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation needs. My ideal client is anyone seeking to unravel patterns hindering deep connections and striving to become the best version of themselves. I thrive on helping clients set and achieve goals, whether it's mastering the art of self-regulation, enhancing communication skills, fostering deeper relationships, or cultivating healthier habits.

Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.

I'm experienced in trauma and grief. "Trauma"/trauma: PTSD, abandonment, neglect, childhood, crash of your identity; imposter; medical trauma; disaster; life passages; divorce; relationships; dysfunctional family; abuse; betrayal. Grief of a loved one slowly disappearing or suddenly torn from you. Feeling devastated, angry, sad, completely lost, stuck, overwhelmed, disbelieving, shamed, depressed, anxious? Super stressed. panicking, self-harming, isolating? Not yourself? Curious about parts of your Self? LPC, Ph.D. + 2 Masters degrees (Early Child. Ed. and Counseling Psychology). I work creatively WITH you.

Seeking a therapist can be difficult and often anxiety provoking--especially when you are finding a therapist for your child. I have been working with children and their families for many years and have enjoyed helping them meet their therapeutic goals. I work with a certified therapy dog named Gadget who adds to the welcoming and nurturing environment of the office and assists in helping clients reach their goals. I am specially trained in play therapy, EMDR, and family therapy. I work with children 0-12 and their families. I specialize in trauma and attachment to promote healthy, fulfilling relationships.

I am a Child and Family Therapist, specializing in emotional issues (grief, anxiety, anger), attachment disorders, trauma and adoption. My approach is a unique blend of compassion and humor coupled with the latest research in neuroscience and child development. I have worked with children in a variety of settings both in/out of the United States including mental health centers, residential facilities, schools and in-home. I am a dedicated practitioner with over 10 years experience supporting children and families find resiliency, empowerment and hope during difficult times. Call today for a FREE consultation!

Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.

I believe that there is great power in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, your strengths and weakness, and how your brain functions and adapts-and applying this information to develop ways to manage and communicate your emotions and needs to the important people in your life. I have been working with kids, teens, adults and families for the last 15 years, and find it very meaningful and rewarding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, attachment and neurodevelopmental disorders, using cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, solution-oriented and family systems based approaches.

I am an Infant, Early Childhood and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with specialized training and expertise in children birth through 6 years old, and parents during prenatal and postpartum periods. I work with families navigating challenges in mental health, behavior, and development, while promoting emotion regulation, reflection, healing, and strengthening attachment relationships. My approach is tailored to each individual family, stemming from psychodynamic principles and other evidence-based therapies. I offer play therapy and perinatal mental health services, as well as parenting support, coaching and consultation.

I am on maternity leave from January 1st - April 30th, 2024 and will not be accepting new clients until May 2024.

Do you and your partner suffer from communication problems? Did one of you have an affair and you are wondering if you can rebuild your relationship? Do you long for the days when you felt loved by your partner instead of lonely and in pain? Relationship stress takes a huge toll on your daily life. It can make it impossible to function at work, parent your kids and just get through your day. Studies show that a toxic relationship can even negatively impact your physical health. If any of these difficulties sound familiar, you are not alone. We all need to feel safe with our partner in order to be our best selves in relationship.

Are you ready to be free of blocks and live in your power? If you are facing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, depression, or grief, you are not alone. I can help by creating a safe and relaxed space for you to share the challenges you're facing. I see you in the wholeness of your being and reflect on your experience with empathy. Life can be hard sometimes. Expressing yourself through artwork is encouraged as a tool to tell your story, release emotions, and discover hidden parts of yourself. From a place of understanding, you may see how life difficulties become the key to liberation.

I provide therapy and coaching for neurologically diverse adults and teens who may at times feel challenged, confused or exhausted by the social world. I enjoy helping clients to interpret the 'invisible' rules of social relationships, and to problem-solve practical challenges they may face at home, work, or school. I use EMDR therapy frequently for improving self-regulation, and for processing trauma or other past experiences that may be interfering with clients' daily life. I also provide consultation to parents and caregivers of individuals who are working on social cognition issues.

I work with teens, adults, couples & families with Asperger's Syndrome & Autism Spectrum Disorder. My specialties include ASD gender dysphoria & neurodiverse+neurotypical "mixed" marriages. I also work with neurotypical clients with mental health, relationship, social, gender, sexuality & academic struggles. I received my MSW from Columbia University's School of Social Work & my B.A. from Davidson College. I attended NYC's Asperger Center for Education. I run therapeutic wilderness camps & programs in San Francisco & NYC, working along top experts in ASD. Recently, I worked as a therapist at the Temple Grandin School for 3 years.

I named my business Life Journey Counseling because I believe that we are all on a journey. We typically have ideas about where we are headed and how we will get there, but life often deals us something different...something we didn't plan for. How we handle that is the key to our own personal growth. I am inspired by the power of people to help themselves, but also a firm believer in the importance of having support and help when we need it. I help people through the therapeutic relationship we form to realize their full potential.

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.

Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)