Therapists in Vail, CO

Need help understanding your bright and quirky kid (or yourself)? If you/they have a confusing mix of strengths and challenges, are extremely smart yet struggling in school or work, or having significant emotional or social struggles - I get it! Maybe your kid seems to hold it together all day at school, then completely melts down at home. If you've tried *everything* and can't seem to figure out what's going on, it's time to get expert help to find the answers. As both a psychologist and a parent, I have a deep understanding of challenges with gifted, 2e, and neurodivergent people, and I'm here to help you make sense of it.

If you believe that knowing yourself in a deep way can open up potential space for repair and healing, I could be the right therapist for you. There is so much to grieve and love in this world of ours: our personal stories and family histories, the troubles of loved ones, our social and political pain, and the crisis facing our planet. All of this can feel exhausting or impossible to do alone. I work with patients who are creative, innovative, have unique perspectives on the world and are curious to open up to what is stuck in them in order to repair, heal and become more vital inside and within their relationships and the world.

These are really tough times, aren't they? Existing issues feel bigger and it can be that much harder to cope. Therapy can heIp. I approach therapy in a warm and collaborative manner to help couples, individuals, and families identify new and adaptive ways to deal with life's challenges. In couples therapy, I use Emotion-Focused and Gottman approaches to help partners learn to manage and repair conflict, rebuild trust and intimacy, and build emotional connections. In family treatment, I'll work with your family to develop adaptive and healthy communication patterns, as well as address parenting concerns and behavioral issues.

Life can often present us with challenges that leave us feeling not like ourselves. Many of us seek to deepen connections to feel a sense of peace, wellness, and fulfillment in our lives, but don't know where to begin. I offer a holistic approach to therapy using evidence based practices, somatic/body techniques, mindfulness/meditation, & family systems techniques within an attachment framework. If you are experiencing changes/transitions, have concerns about self-esteem and identity, or experience stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, let's work together to provide you a space to process your experiences and sense of relief.

If you are not living life as you had hoped, I can help you identify and work through the cause. I blend cutting edge academic psycho-therapeutic theory and clinical skills with 25+ years of empathetic and effective clinical practice. I am a former tenured professor of psychiatry at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and a resident researcher Heidelberg University (Germany) and Lviv National Medical University (Ukraine). In addition to providing counseling and psychotherapy to a broad spectrum of people, I am an experienced supervisor of a wide range of mental health professionals both nationally and internationally. I offer care that ranges from problem solving to in-depth exploration and change of feelings/behaviors that interfere with attaining relational and professional goals.

We are a group therapy practice located in Summit county, Colorado and serve all of Colorado via in-person and telehealth services. Our therapists can help you with a range of things including: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family and marital problems, anger, grief, depression or anxiety during pregnancy and/or postpartum, trauma, low self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ related issues, chronic worry, work/life balance and stress, loss of meaning or purpose, and religious trauma. Our licensed, clinical therapists have years of experience that can help you overcome and thrive.

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.

Have you experienced abuse or neglect? Are you facing symptoms of anxiety and depression? Do you find yourself overwhelmed or struggling to connect with your emotions? Do you feel stressed? Experiencing unhealthy relationships? I am here to support your emotional well-being and personal growth journey. In my therapy practice, we will work together to address your specific concerns and collaboratively create a tailored plan to help you live the fulfilling life you deserve. I help individuals dealing with trauma from emotional, physical, and sexual experiences while also assisting those navigating current traumatic experiences.

Welcome to your transformative therapy journey. I blend an easy-going demeanor, humor, and a solution-oriented approach to nurture growth in each person I work with. My counseling style is built on empathy, respect, and compassion. We form a partnership that supports you through life's highs and lows. It's not just about sessions; it's about forming a true partnership that supports you through both life's triumphs and challenges.

I appreciate people who care and are engaged, but may need a little help. We are all intelligent, creative, funny and loving. Sometimes, all you need is help finding that path. I like people who are willing to be open and give it a try. This may look like an individual looking to face changes, or maybe a couple looking to learn how to communicate or find that lost spark. In other cases, this may involve business partners or family members learning how to trust one another. I like to work with people who are willing to do the work.

I am skilled in providing trauma-focused, solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. However, if you prefer traditional talk therapy, that is quite alright, I can do that too. My areas of interest include but are not limited to anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, child and adult ADHD, LGBTQ issues, physical and sexual abuse, and other traumas. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR.

I am here to offer affordable and flexible therapy services in person or via telehealth. As a counselor I want to help you identify your skills and strengths, while offering compassion, support, and resources. I believe in building relationships and designing personalized therapy options.

The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.

Life can be fulfilling and brimming with joy, but at times we find ourselves feeling stagnant or coping with hard things. When the light in your life seems dim, I'm here to help you reignite your internal flame. Serving adolescents and adults, we will walk along side one another to work through relationship issues, life's pressures, transitions, and loss.

Whether you feel stuck, have spiraling thoughts, desire healthier relationships, or face the challenges of motherhood, let's navigate these experiences together. I support women in their 20s and 30s who are seeking to build lives filled with greater meaning and fulfillment. Our journey entails discovering the areas in which you aspire to grow, delving into your core values, and nurturing authenticity. I guide clients in enhancing the mind-body connection, increasing self-awareness and compassion, and providing tools to live authentically. Together, we'll uncover the path to living a life aligned with your true self.

The most pronounced trait I have encountered in my clients over the last nine years is resilience. I believe that every person has the innate capacity to overcome the difficulties that life presents. This potential is tapped through collaboration with clients to discover which tools and approaches will work best in each situation. My therapeutic approach includes modalities from acceptance and commitment, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, existential, feminist, and mindfulness therapies. I strive to meet my clients where they are in their healing process and provide safe, non-judgmental, kind, and direct counseling.

All humans have emotional health needs and we are often not taught the tools to help support ourselves in meeting our needs. These needs, if not supported, end up effecting relationships, health, or employment and end up looking like depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and more. I encourage you to email me to set up a free consultation if you are feeling stuck, need help processing a life change or past experience, or are seeking tools to help support your emotional wellbeing. I see you as a whole person and am looking forward to supporting you in learning how to support yourself!

I believe that we all have an inner badass.. until life - either someone, something or a series of circumstances- happens. And that is where I come in- to help guide you back to your badass self! I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate big life changes, challenges and identity shifts- such as divorce or the end of a relationship, making decisions about if parenthood is right for you, leaving that career or relationship that doesn't fill you up or setting boundaries with that family member or friend that is making your life miserable.

You know who you were, but can't seem to access that person? Perhaps your relationships are in trouble, but you're not sure how to fix it? Gone through a transition and trying to find your footing? If you find yourself spiraling into thoughts contributing to anxiety, depression, reliving the past, or behaving in ways that don't represent the authentic you, we have specialized therapists to help. We offer effective treatment (ie. EMDR,CBT)for anxiety, relationship issues,family conflict, depression, stress, trauma, dissociation, grief and loss, low self-esteem,and adjustment to life changes. Let us guide you on your path to wellness.