Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Louisville, CO

As a psychotherapist, I partner with individuals who are wanting to work with/on their relationships, family dynamics, trauma (past or present), grief, identity, anxiety, and/or depression. One of my primary specialties is with adults who grew up in a dysfunctional household, working to resolve how those experiences are manifesting negatively in the present. Additionally, I specialize in relationship issues and grief. I work with people who are highly motivated to engage in their own healing process in order to grow, change, and cultivate possibilities.

Are you ready to shift old patterns and catalyze your full power? The challenges and conflicts you are experiencing are painful and they are also an amazing opportunity for connection, learning, and growth. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal and transform. When you feel safe, secure, and understood you can more easefully create the positive change you most desire in your life.

As an expert in personal growth and healing, I am passionate about helping people uncover their hidden inner genius. I believe our psyche leaves clues about our purpose and path, as well as the markers of our trauma and healing needs, throughout the "treasure map" of our bodies. Following these clues, we can remember, deepen, and live our unique life journeys. Therapy is a collaborative process that combines self-knowledge, expanding awareness, and increased self-understanding with my training and abilities as an external guide. This partnership empowers you to achieve your goals, experience personal growth, and facilitate healing.

You feel stuck. You are in your head processing everything, all-day, every-day, from your relationships to your work-life. You’re always overthinking, over-analyzing… each conversation and replaying every interaction in your mind. A never-ending loop of anxious thoughts spins through your mind. These thoughts distract you from living your life. You try to do self-care, but you can’t seem to get any relief. Instead, you feel overwhelmed with fear, guilt, and confusion. Self-doubt consumes you. It’s exhausting endlessly second-guessing yourself. Your fear and insecurities overpower you and they’re taking over your life. You feel lost.

I am passionate about the profound worth and significance of our most intimate relationships and their power to transform our lives and communities for the better. It is my honor to join with couples who desire to learn powerful, effective methods to heal and grow their marriages into thriving, long-lasting partnerships.

Susan Dawson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2022. She has a BA in Liberal Studies with a Human Development emphasis from California State University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Susan believes that a strong, collaborative, and non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship is key to a successful client experience. She has a genuine desire to know and compassionately support the mind, body, and spirit of her clients.

Are you experiencing anxiety? Do you know where it comes from? Or are you still trying to explore where it stems? Sometimes stressors and traumas add up and addressing them alone can feel like climbing a mountain. Please don't feel like you have to face it alone! My practice is geared towards young adults facing life transitions such as moving out, new relationships, and identity exploration, as well as adults ready to address past traumas. I have a strong interest in providing EMDR to address trauma and working with women's issues surrounding pregnancy, and postpartum, as well as health care professionals in this field.

Are you searching for connection but unsure how to find it? Are you feeling trapped, scared, or lost? You're not alone. In a world that often feels chaotic and isolating, it's natural to yearn for a sense of belonging and security. My name is Sarah, and I specialize in helping folks like you navigate the complexities of life with compassion and understanding. Together, we can explore the roots of your struggles and unearth the patterns that may be holding you back.

The cycles of overwhelm, internalized aggression, and self-abandonment are not solitary experiences - they happen as complex responses to trauma, stress, depression, grief, and disconnect. Whether you are struggling with addiction, life transitions, or any challenging pattern, the impulse to escape the present moment can influence a painful cycle of suffering. In the process of reclaiming the self, we cannot approach healing on a solely cognitive level. Every aspect of the collective self holds the wounds and wisdom that, if honored in mutual regard, can guide an individual towards profound growth.

A different type of therapy, for the body, mind, and soul. Have you tried therapy before, only to find "just talking about things" doesn't seem to shift the anxiety, loneliness, pain, and relationship challenges you are trying to heal? Maybe you are tired of your routine – using the same strategies day after day to curb the feelings that lie just beneath the surface. Ignoring these signals can lead to a chronic disconnection from our body and mind as we grow older. When trauma and stress compound the issue, we may lose intimacy with our own feelings, wants, and desires.

Nice to "meet" you! I'm a licensed professional counselor candidate in the state of Colorado and complex trauma & dissociation specialist. As a trauma informed existential therapist, I support you in exploring the deeper meaning of your trauma and its impact on your life. Because you are one who knows you best, you are an active participant in what your healing journey will look like and be most beneficial to you.

Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or sensitive and caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up in your life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted therapy. Our work will support you to understand your history, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.

Are anxiety, depression, trauma, or some unknown “barrier” getting in the way of something you are passionate about? My clients often have a career, mission, art form, sport, or relationship that they want to grow, deepen, or master. Yet, at some point on their journey, they find themselves stuck. Often they have sought support from family or friends, but it's not quite hitting the mark. They experience fear of failure and resistance in light of uncertainty. My clients are willing to be vulnerable and challenged. Arriving with a deep desire to live a creative life of purpose and passion, yet needing support along the way.

My approach integrates DBT, CBT, Gottman Method, Attachment Theory, body-based therapies, humor, and creativity to support clients in understanding unhelpful patterns; setting healthy boundaries and communicate needs to the people they love. My hope is to help clients create agency and purpose in their lives through providing the space necessary for individuals and couples to address a wide range of challenges that arise within significant relationships and impact our overall well-being.

What distinguishes my therapy practice from others is that I provide a different element in addition to conventional psychotherapy, which is an abiding interest in freeing, developing, and refining our capacity for deeper dimensions of freedom and personal completion than conventional psychotherapy typically envisions. As human beings we are generally conditioned by our families, culture, and education system in ways that limit our personal truth and freedom. This leads us to, in small or large degrees, become somebody who we're really not. As a result, we feel diminished in the full expression of who we are and what we can become.

I believe the role of a therapist is in helping clients to connect (or re-connect) with their innate wisdom and resilience. If you have found yourself struggling with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you then I may be able to support you in making the changes you desire in your life. If you are struggling with grief (from loss or the kind that comes with changes we do not choose for ourselves) then I can help you to navigate the accompanying emotions. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood events, and perinatal mood changes.

Are you interested in the soulful exploration of finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to find a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others? What if the struggles in our lives are not to defeat us but to guide us into a deeper place of self-revelation, transformation, and empowerment? I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating a life that the soul longs to live and express in the world. This journey takes hope, courage, and vulnerability, and I would be honored to be the gentle and firm guide to support you to create the life that you desire.

As you may be searching through folks profiles, how do you know if a counselor is right for you? A comfortable and genuine connection is vital in the relationship between a client and therapist, and most importantly - healing takes place in the relationship you have with yourself. I trust and believe that every person holds the wisdom to their own answers for growth. Sometimes we need someone to whole-heartedly hear us and support along the way. I view counseling as an opportunity to be fully seen and heard for who you are and have a companion/guide with you.