I currently provide individual, couples and group therapy in Fort Collins, CO. I also conduct medical staff training, mindfulness & experiential workshops as well as corporate advising.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
An evidence-based approach that helps individuals understand and modify the relationships between their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It effectively addresses a wide range of psychological issues by teaching practical skills for changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT which is known for its quick and effective results in improving mental health. Our CBT sessions aim for rapid symptom relief and lasting behavioral transformation, supported by structured assignments and active participation.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique developed in 1989 for treating traumatic memories. This method is effective in alleviating emotional distress, changing negative beliefs, and reducing physiological arousal. EMDR has broadened over three decades to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, phobias, and more. Our practice offers EMDR sessions that focus on stress reduction and resilience, requiring 90-minute sessions to achieve thorough processing and integration.
Mindful & Somatic Psychotherapy
Focuses on the internal experience of body sensations, feelings, and memories to facilitate change and address developmental blocks. It encourages clients to deeply observe their internal states, rather than engage with external narratives, which can be particularly effective in managing depression and anxiety. Therapy is tailored to individual needs, benefiting both seasoned meditators and those new to mindfulness, with guidance to help clients engage deeply with their inner experiences.
Narrative Exposure Therapy
Recognized as a gold standard for treating trauma by helping clients gradually and safely retell the narrative of their traumatic experiences, this process involves both imaginal and in vivo exposure to the traumatic event, aiming to reduce the intrusion of these memories into daily life. Suitable for addressing a variety of traumatic events including war experiences, sudden losses, and abuse, this therapy also incorporates sessions on anxiety reduction and social connections to safeguard against re-traumatization.
Yoga
An effective body-centered approach that utilizes breath, postures, and meditation to address and alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction. By enhancing self-regulation and focusing on internal cues, therapeutic yoga helps individuals access and process stored feelings within the body. This method is particularly beneficial for those in recovery from addictions, aiding in relapse prevention and improving overall well-being through increased awareness and distress tolerance.
Resilience Intensive
Our two-hour Wellness Care Immersive is designed to teach a variety of strategies to enhance your capacity to manage stress. This session involves active participation with exercises on meditation cushions and yoga mats, focusing on breath work, progressive muscle relaxation, and personalized guided imagery. You’ll learn how to implement these techniques effectively in daily life, enhancing resilience through a custom mix of mindfulness, yoga postures, and possibly self-hypnosis, tailored specifically to your needs and situation.
Existential Exploration
Mid-life Crisis Therapy offers a dedicated space to explore profound life questions and address feelings of dissatisfaction or crisis. This form of talk therapy delves deeper into your life’s incongruities, helping to uncover and understand your true purpose and potential adjustments in direction. By investigating the ‘why’ behind your actions and feelings, this therapy aims to provide insight and foster a more fulfilling way to meet life’s challenges. The intensive sessions are designed to provide the tools to live more harmoniously with one’s experiences.
Inner Passport
Our therapy sessions are a journey into the territories of self that you may have avoided or are just beginning to explore. I am here to walk beside you, helping you tune inward to uncover and understand yourself in profound new ways. Whether through somatic inquiry, EMDR, or traditional talk therapy, our work together is designed as assisted self-study, empowering you to address and heal from past influences. The intensive, two-hour sessions are structured to facilitate deep self-awareness and meaningful change.