Individual Therapy in Fort Collins, CO

& Virtually Throughout Colorado

Whether you’re going through something difficult right now or still carrying the impact of something that happened long ago, you may find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply tired of navigating it on your own. Maybe the ways you’ve always managed stress and life’s challenges don’t seem to be working anymore. Or perhaps you’ve become so accustomed to putting your own needs aside, pushing through, or holding everything together that you’re not quite sure what you need for yourself anymore.

Therapy can be a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. My approach draws from research-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, beliefs, and parts of yourself that influence how you respond to life, relationships, and difficult emotions.

Through this work, I hope to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, build more flexibility in how you respond to life’s challenges, and make choices that feel more aligned with your values and the life you want to create.

Below are some of the concerns I commonly help individuals navigate:

  • Grief is a deeply human experience, yet it can still feel incredibly isolating. Maybe the people around you showed up in the beginning, but their support has faded while the loss still weighs heavily on you. Or perhaps you’re unsure how to move through the grief while continuing to navigate everyday life.

    There are many kinds of loss we can grieve, including:

    • The death of a loved one, whether anticipated or sudden

    • Pet loss

    • The end of a romantic relationship or friendship

    • Moving away from people or places that feel like home

    Whether your loss was recent or happened long ago, grief can continue to affect you in ways you may not expect. Therapy can offer a space to make room for the complicated feelings that come with loss and, over time, find meaningful ways to carry what you’ve lost with you as you move forward.

  • Anxiety can show up in more ways than worry. It can bring relentless self-criticism and shame that makes you question yourself. Sometimes these thoughts become so loud that they get in the way of the life you want to live.

    Maybe this sounds like you:

    • You find yourself constantly struggling to sleep, noticing your brain not being able to quiet down

    • You’re constantly worried about making a mistake or letting people down, carrying a sense that you should always be doing more or doing better.

    • You feel paralyzed by overwhelm, caught in spiraling thoughts, or so restless that you can’t seem to slow down.

    Living in a constant state of anxiety is exhausting. Together, we can explore what these anxious thoughts and patterns are trying to protect you from, build your capacity to tolerate discomfort, and develop practical ways to feel more grounded and present in your life.

  • Relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners can be deeply meaningful while still being difficult to navigate. Maybe you care deeply about a relationship but find yourself struggling to stay connected to your own needs within it. Or perhaps you’re questioning whether the relationship is healthy for you, but aren’t sure what to do next.

    Maybe this sounds like you:

    • You feel incredibly anxious in your relationships and have a hard time calming or reassuring yourself.

    • You have a hard time communicating your needs or setting boundaries because you worry about being too harsh, selfish, or disappointing someone.

    • You become avoidant during conflict, finding yourself shutting down or pulling away because you don’t want to risk making things worse.

    • You try to push away uncomfortable feelings, but are starting to notice them showing up as resentment.

    It can be frustrating to recognize these patterns without knowing how to change them. Together, we can explore the protective behaviors that arise for you, better understand your needs and values, and find new ways of showing up in your relationships that feel authentic and sustainable.

  • With social media, fad diets, cosmetic procedures, and constantly changing beauty standards, it can feel harder than ever to feel comfortable in your own body. You may find yourself comparing your appearance to others and feeling like you’ll never measure up. Perhaps your relationship with your body was also shaped by family members or other people in your life who modeled a difficult relationship with their own appearance.

    Body image concerns can affect anyone, and maybe this sounds like you:

    • You constantly check your appearance and find yourself spiraling into shame or self-criticism.

    • You find yourself avoiding social situations, worrying about how others might see you.

    • You try to challenge negative thoughts about your appearance, but find yourself immediately dismissing anything positive you have to say.

    It’s painful to feel disconnected from your body and caught in cycles of self-criticism. Together, we can explore the experiences and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself while making space for the parts of you that feel critical or ashamed. Over time, we can work toward a more compassionate relationship with your body and a sense of self-worth that isn’t dependent on how you look.

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