Making the choice to come to therapy is hard, so congratulations on taking the first step! My name is Lisa Wallace, and I'm here to help you figure out where you want to go from here. Whether your path on this journey is with me or someone else, I promise to support you as best I can. I believe we all have personal power we can tap into, foster, and utilize. Cultivating that personal agency can help us navigate, and potentially even thrive, in a world where we might not hold other types of po...
I understand feeling lost, stuck, alone, and trying to figure out who you are- whether that is related to your gender identity, sexuality, possible neurodivergence, being mixed race, or simply part of coming to terms with who you want to be in the world. All of the pressure can sometimes feel overwhelming. I am skilled in supporting folks navigating the "in-between" places and finding confidence within themselves. I am trained in mindfulness, talk therapy, and somatic-informed approaches that ca...
Sue McCullough is a Licensed Clinicial Social Worker who has been practicing since 1999. She graduated from the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work with a Master Degree in Social Work specializing in mental health. Sue believes in a client centered approach to treatment, adding empathy and humor to her approach. Her main areas of focus include complex trauma and dissociation, depression, anxiety, issues associated with trauma brain injury, and grief related issues. As Sue's husb...
Sara Schechtman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 2005. She has a Masters in Social Work and Post Masters Training in Family Therapy. Sara provides creative problem solutions and a space for people to be authentically themselves. Outside of work, Sara enjoys singing, writing poems and short stories, studying spiritual topics, and listening to music....
Dr. Ryan Brown is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2020. Dr. Brown earned his Bachelor's degree in history from Southwestern University and his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed a residency in general psychiatry at the University of North Carolina Medical Center and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Texas Dell Medical School. Dr. Brown has experience and specialization in the trea...
We understand how hard it is to find help. Whether you’ve tried therapy many times before or you’re reaching out for the first time, our Boulder therapy team at the Center for Effective Treatment is here to support you. We provide compassionate guidance to assist individuals in reclaiming their lives, instilling the hope and confidence necessary to overcome what might seem impossible. We are passionate about helping people overcome difficult challenges, including trauma, complex trauma, addictio...
"Resilience is based on being able to accept ambiguity and find hope amid uncertain conditions." This notion, shared by Dr. Pauline Boss, is one that is central to my clinical practice. We all have points in our lives when stress, change, or loss, may leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what lies ahead. The opportunity to warmly welcome clients into my office to re-gain their center, tap into internal resources, and nurture the development of new strategies is one I welcome ...
True Essence Therapy utilizes a combination of experiential (Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, IFS) and evidence based therapies (DBT, CBT, EMDR Therapy) to support clients building confidence in their life & relationships. We are open to all, though specialize in LGBTQ+ services. We love supporting folks in trauma recovery, with anxiety, with relationship themes, gender identity exploration, in exploring spirituality that is right for them/or not at all, in how to work support their neurodivergence...
Providing thoughtful psychiatry for children, adolescents, and adults....
Hi! I’m Dr. Tahaney. I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults navigate stressful life transitions as well as with specific emotional and behavioral difficulties including alcohol or drug use, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and ADHD. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, supportive, accepting, validating, and compassion-filled environment for you to begin to heal from and learn to cope with the difficulties life has thrown your way. I offer diagnostic evaluation and individ...
I understand how lonely and confusing it can be to navigate school, family expectations, pressures to perform, identity, and relationships. Feeling anxious about these pressures & unknowns is understandable. If you have also experienced trauma, grief/loss, or are managing anxiety or depression on top of this- it can sometimes feel like too much. I would be honored to support you in your process. I am trained in evidence based skills, somatic therapy approaches for working with your nervous syste...
I offer in-person counseling sessions from a convenient Central Boulder location or Telehealth counseling. I have years of experience helping students with problems such as school and work-related stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and relationship issues. I tailor therapy to meet your needs. This includes use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other helpful approaches. I am nationally certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy by the Beck Institute and the Academy of Cognitive and B...
Jessie Stempel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado. She attended Hampshire college for undergrad and Columbia University for her Masters in Social Work. Jessie provides clinical services to adults, adolescents and children suffering from the psychological impacts of trauma, stress, grief/loss, family dysfunction, and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and bipolar disorder. Her approach to therapy can be described as ...
Melissa Nelson is a Limited Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. She received her BS in Psychology, and a Master?s of Science in Clinical Counseling. Melissa works closely with her clients to meet their needs for their mental health, supporting them with the tools to maintain their needs and creating a safe place to process all of life?s difficult situations that can be overwhelming to do alone. Melissa often combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therap...
Jeff Kupfer is a Psychologist in Colorado who has been practicing since 1985. He received his doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, specializing in the experimental analysis of behavior and conducting research in animal models of learning and psychopathology. Stress and uncertainty at home, school, or work can cause disruptions in things that matter most. These interfere with our happiness and productivity, giving rise to self-defeating statements and interfering actions....
Growing into yourself is not an easy process. This is the time you’re figuring out where you fit into the world – which career path to choose, which friends circle to keep, where to live, how to transform yourself into an independent adult… You’re making bigger decisions that have greater consequences and learning how to handle the repercussions of your actions. It makes sense for this time to be fraught with anxiety, depression, fear, and loneliness. Maybe you know that your partner isn’t...
Sandra M. Gerardo is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life is a winding, beautiful, and charged journey. Sometimes we find ourselves in the shadows craving the light and need someone to join alongside us while we make sense of it all. Sandra is passionate about working with people who are curious, insightful, and ready to pursue honesty and healing. She believes we are dynamic beings and integrate wellbeing practices so that wellness can be pursued in a holistic way. Sandra recogniz...
I absolutely love helping people feel confident, build healthy coping skills for managing life & relationships, and learn how to trust themselves. I am an art therapist and somatic-informed therapist who enjoys bringing creativity to our process. I am also traditionally trained in talk-therapy for the times you need to talk through something together. If you are someone struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, have experienced trauma, are questioning your sexuality, or simply want support as you mo...
I am dedicated to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional distress and personal suffering. A collaborative therapeutic relationship is the single most important factor in therapeutic success. This relationship will be the keystone for facilitating your personal growth and understanding of yourself not just intellectually, but also emotionally. Over time, an internalized healing space will form where you can recover access to parts of your true self. Speaking freely wi...
Dr. Jason Turret is a licensed psychologist who provides psychological testing services including ADHD testing, learning disability evaluations, IQ/giftedness testing, adoption evaluations, and personality testing. He is committed to providing high quality evaluations in a timely manner....