Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Therapy in Denver, CO.

Let me assure you that change is possible for you.

More than likely you learned along the way that staying guarded or numb or that distracting yourself with substances or an overbooked schedule was easier than actually feeling negative emotions. But now you’re coming to terms with the reality that avoidance is only making everything feel worse. It’s affecting your relationships, your health, your work, even your sense of self. It’s getting harder to manage every day.

Are you ready to release what you’ve been holding deep down inside?

Here’s the thing: trying to keep your emotions bottled up is like trying to hold a kickboard under water. At first it’s totally doable. But then your body starts to ache. Your arms and shoulders stiffen. And the stress of suppressing hijacks your mind’s ability to pay attention to much of anything else. Eventually you have let go. It just takes too much energy to resist what wants to come up.

You start to feel...

⬩more anxious

⬩less motivated

⬩more confused

⬩less confident

⬩more fatigued

⬩less satisfied with your place in this world

⬩more on edge

⬩less connected to those who matter most (including yourself)

Or maybe something in between? All you know is that you’re desperate for relief.

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You just want to feel balanced again.

Friend, I’m here to tell you that you can and you will.

Inner strength, resilience, and self confidence await you. But change starts with acknowledging what’s gone wrong so we can move you towards what feels right. Uncovering what’s gotten you off-center and how it feels within your body is exactly where our work together will begin.

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Embodiment Therapy & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Denver, CO.

What you can expect when working with me

As your therapist, I will meet you exactly where you are.

All that I ask is that you show up real, raw, totally you. Know that just as I expect you to bring your whole self to each session, I will, too. Don’t expect me to be another stoic therapist sitting across the room (or screen) blankly nodding and jotting. That’s not going to happen. Instead, I’m invested. I care deeply. I’ll probably crack a few jokes (and there’s a good chance I’ll cuss a little, too).

It's a priority that you feel safe and comfortable.

Each session is your space to simply be you. It’s critical that you trust that you can be real with me. It’s the most important indicator of whether we’ll do good work together. So if you ever feel otherwise or that we’re not meshing, I want to know. Deal?

I don’t take a cookie cutter counseling approach

I believe that in order to achieve healing we have to address your whole being—mind, body, and spirit. So the therapeutic approaches I use —things like mindfulness practices, somatic interventions, transpersonal psychology—may be different from what you’ve experienced before. Reality is and science shows that feelings and sensations are not “all in your head”. So we’ll do more than explore what’s been whirling around in your mind. We’ll also reintegrate you back into your body to calm your nervous system and ease the intensity and tension you’ve been holding inside.

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LicenSed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Denver, Colorado

Specializing in anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship issues

Every therapist is influenced by specific modalities, or methods, of treatment. It’s kind of like our own toolbox of techniques we believe in—and rely on. If you peeked inside my toolbox, here’s what you’d likely find.

Attachment Theory

Attachment theory believes the types of relationships we form with our caregivers in our first 18 months on earth set the stage for how we relate as adults. This approach addresses the ruptures and developmental trauma experienced with our family of origin. It helps facilitate healthier ways of relating in the present. The use of attachment theory is often used to help prevent and treat anxiety and relationship issues.

Gestalt Therapy

This relational, somatic modality is grounded in the present moment and the body. It’s not focused on content but rather how information is conveyed. Gestalt Therapy allows us to use our therapeutic relationship as a way to experiment and try on new ways of being. This empowering approach is highly beneficial for those experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or relationship difficulties.

Humanistic Psychology

This client-centered, holistic therapeutic approach views clients as fundamentally good, unique individuals. Humanistic psychology is optimistic in approach, emphasizing your free will, and helps you realize your potential and maximize your well-being. This client-centered approach can be especially helpful if you’re struggling with unresolved trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, or addiction.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices teach us how to observe our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and impulses without judgement. Through mindfulness, you can become more aware of your thoughts and feelings and more resilient to life’s ups and downs. Mindfulness interventions are often used to help relieve the symptoms of stress and support healing of both your mental and physical health.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

This is a bottom up, somatic approach that uses the body to guide the processing of traumatic experiences. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy supports you in understanding your nervous system, and helps you discover and create new strategies to calm and recenter yourself. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is ideal for healing trauma and attachment wounds.

Social Justice Counseling

Social Justice Counseling recognizes the importance of addressing power and privilege in our therapeutic relationship. This approach looks at the ways in which oppressive systems impact the privileged and marginalized identities of both clients and therapists. I believe that issues of social justice are integral to my work as a psychotherapist. Why? Because first and foremost, I consider myself an advocate for my clients. And also? There’s no denying that our experiences are shaped through societal, cultural, and systemic contexts.