Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Louisville, CO

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, spiritual crisis/integration, and I coach people to help them realize their life goals, what they really want in life, work/career and relationships. I use specialized cognitive, client centered, and somatic approaches. For details please see www.newtranspersonalpsychotherapy.com

Are you facing difficult times related to work, social or romantic relationships? Are you in need of practical strategies or, time to integrate fully what you already know? My approach will support you in making the connections you need internally & externally to overcome challenges and cultivate more ease being fully you. Your willingness to engage in the work will assist you in finding empowerment, increased understanding and acceptance. Specializing in identity development, relational challenges, issues of childhood, grief and life transitions.

How many times have you thought to yourself “I’ll be happy when I accomplish my next big goal”, just to find that reaching that new milestone didn’t solve all of your problems? Your life may "check the boxes", but you're still left with a nagging feeling that something isn't right. You’re not alone in this feeling. The truth is, happiness and contentment are achieved by relating to yourself more compassionately, not from accomplishing external goals. That’s where I come in. I work with high-achieving individuals on issues such as anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and low self-esteem to help them live more fulfilling lives.

Are you overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you worry excessively and strive to gain control? Are events from your past difficult to leave behind? Would you like to feel more connection with others? If you have tried unsuccessfully to make changes, therapy can help. I provide a comfortable, safe environment for psychotherapy that blends warmth, humor, compassion and interactive conversation. I truly enjoy my work and strive to help clients build on strengths and create more effective patterns of living. I have specialized training and 32 years of experience working with women, men, children and families.

I have an integrative approach to psychotherapy bringing awareness to body, mind, and spirit. How we eat, sleep, exercise, and relate to each other and the world are all meaningful and woven together in my approach. I use both Conscious Loving and the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) with couples and families. I offer Conscious Connected breath-work sessions, as a somatic modality to work with trauma and emotions held deeply in the body.

I am passionate about people and the diversity inherent in being human. I believe that our connections and collaborations with others can be a tremendous asset to healing. I integrate a Body-Centered approach to my work in trauma, individual processing, and relationships, which supports me to help others in embracing new possibilities. In witnessing the barriers and potential in you, I facilitate a movement towards being the person that you would like to be. I have expertise in working with Attachment, Developmental Trauma and PTSD, EMDR, Diversity Issues, Depression, Relational Challenges, and Personal Development.

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.

To the deep feelers and thinkers, those who notice things that others miss, I see you. 30% of us are born with more finely-tuned nervous systems than others, yet most of us have been made to feel different, strange, and "too sensitive". If you often get overwhelmed by life and the chaos of the world, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. I love helping Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and others with neurodiverse brains understand themselves in light of their sensitivity, heal from past trauma, and gain the self-trust to soar.

Hello and Welcome! My name is Shawn Perkin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Boulder, Colorado. I have been providing father support here in Boulder County for well over the past decade. Becoming and being a father can be the most rewarding and the most challenging part of our lives. Balancing the requests and demands of our partners, children, employers, society and even ourselves oftentimes leaves us fathers feeling overworked, under appreciated, and even isolated; not knowing which direction to turn and rarely daring to ask for help.

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.

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.

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.

There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people improve their lives and relationships; feel less stressed and more content. I take a down-to-earth approach that focuses on your particular needs, desires and goals. Then we come up with a plan for how to enable you to meet your goals. This involves finding out what is blocking you from having the kind of life you want, and taking the steps to overcome those obstacles. Once you understand the source of your difficulties, and have an ally to help you make the necessary changes, anything is possible.

As a therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe, accepting environment where clients of all ages are free to discover, explore and live out of their most authentic selves. It is my desire to support both adolescents and adults in their journey toward growth and healing so that they may find balance and joy in their lives.

Our small group practice specializes in mentoring and coaching, a relatable and effective modality for teens, young adults, and adults. Through your real-life experiences, mentors model and teach coping tools, life skills, and track desirable habits. The nature of this approach is relational, practical, and strategic. We cultivate a trusting relationship with you, which we believe is foundational to change and personal growth. We use methods such as Motivational Interviewing, DBT, psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to help you develop insight and make informed decisions. We welcome neurodiverse and neurotypical clients.

Looking for better Communication and Connection in your relationships? You want to get along better with your spouse, partner, kids, parents and coworkers. I can give you the skills necessary to start you on the path to better communication and connection with everyone in your life. Lowering your anxiety and feeling better starts with you. Come in on your own or with those close to you.

As a first generation South Asian Indian woman, who has experienced an array of life changing events, I have developed a diverse perspective on the human experience. These experiences, along with my own personal self-growth, have helped me cultivate an approach to counseling that is both holistic and creative. I value a therapeutic approach that is grounded in the relationship between therapist and client, skill building, and social justice. Please call or email me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.

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)

The healing and answers we seek go beyond band-aid approaches or comforting words. To heal our wounds, and live with the realities of life's unpredictability, you need all of you, together, and whole. As you access a visceral awareness of your body and listen to your intuitive heart, your healing begins. Tapping into your mind’s creativity to unearth internal wisdom and external resources, all your parts together can mend traumatic injuries and weave together a new path.