Teletherapy for Niwot, CO
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Fundamentally I believe that all people are innately whole. At our core, we are all kind, compassionate, and connected. Perhaps you have moments when you feel this way, and for a moment it feels like you have come home to yourself. This is who you really are. But most of us have wounding we have acquired in our lives. And this wounding has become internalized and turned into beliefs about ourselves, beliefs like "I am not enough" and "I don't belong." These beliefs often feel 100% real. Sometimes it feels like a vortex, sucking us into a dark pit. But these beliefs are not true- and together we can help you find your way back home.
Fundamentally I believe that all people are innately whole. At our core, we are all kind, compassionate, and connected. Perhaps you have moments when you feel this way, and for a moment it feels like you have come home to yourself. This is who you really are. But most of us have wounding we have acquired in our lives. And this wounding has become internalized and turned into beliefs about ourselves, beliefs like "I am not enough" and "I don't belong." These beliefs often feel 100% real. Sometimes it feels like a vortex, sucking us into a dark pit. But these beliefs are not true- and together we can help you find your way back home.
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Rebuilding Seminars for Divorce, with Bob Manthy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Niwot, CO 80544
Boulder's Original Loss & Divorce Support Program. Since 1993 Rebuilding Seminars has helped thousands heal, move forward, and gain confidence. Our 10-week seminar offers an opportunity to heal from relationship loss in a confidential, safe, non-dating environment, uncovering the self-worth necessary for healthier future relationships. Our large class size allows for effective small group work and multiple social events during each seminar. This social support is an effective way to fight isolation after a loss. Thousands of Rebuilding Seminars graduates have moved forward with a more positive outlook on their future. You can, too.
Boulder's Original Loss & Divorce Support Program. Since 1993 Rebuilding Seminars has helped thousands heal, move forward, and gain confidence. Our 10-week seminar offers an opportunity to heal from relationship loss in a confidential, safe, non-dating environment, uncovering the self-worth necessary for healthier future relationships. Our large class size allows for effective small group work and multiple social events during each seminar. This social support is an effective way to fight isolation after a loss. Thousands of Rebuilding Seminars graduates have moved forward with a more positive outlook on their future. You can, too.
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For over 20 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.
For over 20 years, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. My primary speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, emotion related eating issues, anxiety disorders and other related issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults and provide family education/support when appropriate. Because of the complex issues related to these conditions, I have additional experience working with clients on relationship issues, family conflict, mood disorders and personality disorders.
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Are anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting and family life? Have you experienced a loss of some kind? A loved one, a job, a home, your health, or any other loss. Telling your story can help you move through the pain and suffering to get to the other side.
Are anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with parenting and family life? Have you experienced a loss of some kind? A loved one, a job, a home, your health, or any other loss. Telling your story can help you move through the pain and suffering to get to the other side.
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I work with adults of all backgrounds and identities, with an emphasis on mindfulness and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I welcome people struggling with anxiety, depression, excessive worry, relationship issues, in spiritual crisis, or simply weighed down by the general heaviness of existence. I view therapy as an explorative process into the self, a journey that client and therapist traverse together. I place emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, using it as a lens by which to learn about how we exist in relationship with, and to others.
I work with adults of all backgrounds and identities, with an emphasis on mindfulness and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I welcome people struggling with anxiety, depression, excessive worry, relationship issues, in spiritual crisis, or simply weighed down by the general heaviness of existence. I view therapy as an explorative process into the self, a journey that client and therapist traverse together. I place emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, using it as a lens by which to learn about how we exist in relationship with, and to others.
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You deserve a full and meaningful life. The voice that says otherwise is often born of dysfunctional family conditions and traumatic events. The resulting coping habits cause so much suffering. In an attempt to find relief, you act in counterproductive ways to avoid the pain: denial, isolation, screens, self-medicating, dysfunctional relationships, etc... Sadly, this tends to worsen things. Your confidence and self-esteem are diminished. Your life, relationships, and career suffer. Then toxic self-reliance shames you into believing you're a failure for not fixing yourself. The situation can feel hopeless. But you can find relief.
You deserve a full and meaningful life. The voice that says otherwise is often born of dysfunctional family conditions and traumatic events. The resulting coping habits cause so much suffering. In an attempt to find relief, you act in counterproductive ways to avoid the pain: denial, isolation, screens, self-medicating, dysfunctional relationships, etc... Sadly, this tends to worsen things. Your confidence and self-esteem are diminished. Your life, relationships, and career suffer. Then toxic self-reliance shames you into believing you're a failure for not fixing yourself. The situation can feel hopeless. But you can find relief.
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I offer a dynamic approach to mental health care using holistic, body-mind integrated therapeutic techniques. I believe that often times individuals need support to clear what's blocking our natural ability to navigate our lives from our own truth and that each of us have instinctive abilities to heal ourselves. I can partner with you to identify and activate your inner strengths and authentic self. I provide counseling in a safe environment and my clinical focus builds upon clients' existing strengths and aliveness. In office or video counseling available.
I offer a dynamic approach to mental health care using holistic, body-mind integrated therapeutic techniques. I believe that often times individuals need support to clear what's blocking our natural ability to navigate our lives from our own truth and that each of us have instinctive abilities to heal ourselves. I can partner with you to identify and activate your inner strengths and authentic self. I provide counseling in a safe environment and my clinical focus builds upon clients' existing strengths and aliveness. In office or video counseling available.
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Dr. Kathryn Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Niwot, CO 80503
My passion is to work with women who are stepping into the truth of who they are. I work with people who can no longer avoid the calling to go within, to find the answers to the hard questions, What am I hungry for? What is life asking of me? What am I here to do? Usually this begins with a fair amount of suffering and struggle, whether it's an encounter with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or simply life confusion.
My passion is to work with women who are stepping into the truth of who they are. I work with people who can no longer avoid the calling to go within, to find the answers to the hard questions, What am I hungry for? What is life asking of me? What am I here to do? Usually this begins with a fair amount of suffering and struggle, whether it's an encounter with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or simply life confusion.
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Usually when we feel depressed, in pain, stuck, anxious or blocked and we don’t know why, it's because somewhere in the past, deep-seated needs, talents and desires may have been repressed, shamed, thwarted, or devalued. With the help of a talented and experienced hypnotherapist, these lost parts of us can be carefully revealed. As a coach and therapist, I offer 25+ years of expertise to help you discover and cultivate your fullest life, transform your burdens into treasure, improve your relationships by learning to understand yourself anew and share new tools with you to assist you in building a life of meaning and fulfillment.
Usually when we feel depressed, in pain, stuck, anxious or blocked and we don’t know why, it's because somewhere in the past, deep-seated needs, talents and desires may have been repressed, shamed, thwarted, or devalued. With the help of a talented and experienced hypnotherapist, these lost parts of us can be carefully revealed. As a coach and therapist, I offer 25+ years of expertise to help you discover and cultivate your fullest life, transform your burdens into treasure, improve your relationships by learning to understand yourself anew and share new tools with you to assist you in building a life of meaning and fulfillment.
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Harmony Kwiker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niwot, CO 80503
Are you ready to live in alignment with your true nature? If you find yourself looping in thoughts and behaviors that do not align with who you truly are, receiving clear reflection and guidance from a skillful therapist can support you in reconnecting with yourself. Finding your way through habitual patterns and misbeliefs is a sacred journey filled with deep healing, self-compassion, and self-trust. By honoring your innate spirituality as the catalyst for your healing, the therapeutic container becomes a place for you to reset your nervous system and reconnect with your most authentic self.
Are you ready to live in alignment with your true nature? If you find yourself looping in thoughts and behaviors that do not align with who you truly are, receiving clear reflection and guidance from a skillful therapist can support you in reconnecting with yourself. Finding your way through habitual patterns and misbeliefs is a sacred journey filled with deep healing, self-compassion, and self-trust. By honoring your innate spirituality as the catalyst for your healing, the therapeutic container becomes a place for you to reset your nervous system and reconnect with your most authentic self.
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Savana Reuben Meisner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Niwot, CO 80503 (Online Only)
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
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Jennifer Sleek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niwot, CO 80503
Entering into therapy is an important decision, and finding the right therapist is essential to a successful experience. I believe that every person is deserving of compassion and honor, and is capable of living a rich and satisfying life. Each client is unique and very important to me, and together we will create an approach that works best for you. In our sessions, I focus on empowering emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual well being. I believe that we can do our best work together when we come to a shared understanding of your specific challenges and find helpful ways to work on them.
Entering into therapy is an important decision, and finding the right therapist is essential to a successful experience. I believe that every person is deserving of compassion and honor, and is capable of living a rich and satisfying life. Each client is unique and very important to me, and together we will create an approach that works best for you. In our sessions, I focus on empowering emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual well being. I believe that we can do our best work together when we come to a shared understanding of your specific challenges and find helpful ways to work on them.
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Emily (Em) is passionate about helping individuals and couples find and obtain sustained healing. Em primarily utilizes emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, guided imagery, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to help clients gain awareness into their emotions, identify their needs, and heal from addictions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Em has worked in the field of mental health for almost a decade. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment. Em received her master's degree in counseling from Regis University in 2021.
Emily (Em) is passionate about helping individuals and couples find and obtain sustained healing. Em primarily utilizes emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, guided imagery, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to help clients gain awareness into their emotions, identify their needs, and heal from addictions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Em has worked in the field of mental health for almost a decade. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment. Em received her master's degree in counseling from Regis University in 2021.
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My Background and Approach: I am an outpatient therapist, who identifies as non-binary, with two master's degrees in Cinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, where the therapeutic relationship is a partnership, we may use a combination of DBT, CBT, SFBT, and/or Art Therapy in individual therapy virtually. Through utilizing the creative process, I encourage you to engage in your own self-improvement base on your chosen goals, objectives, and themes of exploration.
My Background and Approach: I am an outpatient therapist, who identifies as non-binary, with two master's degrees in Cinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, where the therapeutic relationship is a partnership, we may use a combination of DBT, CBT, SFBT, and/or Art Therapy in individual therapy virtually. Through utilizing the creative process, I encourage you to engage in your own self-improvement base on your chosen goals, objectives, and themes of exploration.
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Kathleen (Kayti) King, MA, CRC, NCC, LPC is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, who has been working in the field since 2015. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (counseling specific to individuals with disabilities) in 2020. Kayti is nationally credentialed as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Clinical Counselor (NCC), and is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Kayti believes in meeting clients where they are at, in order to form a strong therapeutic relationship.
Kathleen (Kayti) King, MA, CRC, NCC, LPC is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, who has been working in the field since 2015. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (counseling specific to individuals with disabilities) in 2020. Kayti is nationally credentialed as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Clinical Counselor (NCC), and is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Kayti believes in meeting clients where they are at, in order to form a strong therapeutic relationship.
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You are going to hear me say this a lot: what do you want? Such a simple question that sometimes is not such a simple answer. Why is it that kids always know what they want but as adults we forget? To me, it is that life has gotten complicated and now we are unsure of the consequences of rocking the boat. I believe that those perceived consequences are just one piece of the puzzle and that there is unseen treasure hiding behind the wall of fear and anxiety for those daring enough to look.
You are going to hear me say this a lot: what do you want? Such a simple question that sometimes is not such a simple answer. Why is it that kids always know what they want but as adults we forget? To me, it is that life has gotten complicated and now we are unsure of the consequences of rocking the boat. I believe that those perceived consequences are just one piece of the puzzle and that there is unseen treasure hiding behind the wall of fear and anxiety for those daring enough to look.
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Trinity Nyx is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2019. She studied Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University. Trinity supports clients to release traumas and attachment wounds that keep them stuck in fear, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and unhelpful behaviors. She helps them get clear on their values, the lives they want, and to make step-by-step progress to meet those goals. Trinity meets clients where they are and collaborates with them to personalize their care.
Trinity Nyx is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2019. She studied Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University. Trinity supports clients to release traumas and attachment wounds that keep them stuck in fear, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and unhelpful behaviors. She helps them get clear on their values, the lives they want, and to make step-by-step progress to meet those goals. Trinity meets clients where they are and collaborates with them to personalize their care.
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Marcia vincent is a licensed therapist who has been working in the mental health field since 2017. She graduated from the university of northern colorado with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is also credentialed as a certified addictions specialist and has training and personal experience in working with folx from the lgbtqpia+ community. Marcia values building and maintaining a safe therapeutic relationship built on trust, integrity, compassion, and genuine regard for her clients. Confidentiality and feelings of safety are of utmost importance.
Marcia vincent is a licensed therapist who has been working in the mental health field since 2017. She graduated from the university of northern colorado with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is also credentialed as a certified addictions specialist and has training and personal experience in working with folx from the lgbtqpia+ community. Marcia values building and maintaining a safe therapeutic relationship built on trust, integrity, compassion, and genuine regard for her clients. Confidentiality and feelings of safety are of utmost importance.
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Jenifer R. Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 1992. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Religion from Miami University and a Master of Social Work from Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Jenifer believes in a holistic approach to help clients improve their overall well-being - mind and body.
Jenifer R. Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 1992. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Religion from Miami University and a Master of Social Work from Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Jenifer believes in a holistic approach to help clients improve their overall well-being - mind and body.
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Jackie Batterman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Social Work. Jackie will actively listen to the client's needs and help empower them to become the best versions of themselves by working with them to change their thought patterns as well as perceptions. She also educates and guides them on the use of coping skills to help reduce their overall symptoms so they can enjoy and live their best lives.
Jackie Batterman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Social Work. Jackie will actively listen to the client's needs and help empower them to become the best versions of themselves by working with them to change their thought patterns as well as perceptions. She also educates and guides them on the use of coping skills to help reduce their overall symptoms so they can enjoy and live their best lives.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.