Therapists for college students near Boulder, CO

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, addictions, personality disorders, suicide, and self-harm. We provide therapy, including DBT, DBT groups, and EMDR. We also provide psychological and neuropsychological testing, and psychiatric services. No matter your situation, we’re here to help, and we’ll stick with you every step along the way!

“I can’t bring myself to share the weight of my experiences with my family.” “I'm constantly masking who I am to make others feel comfortable.” “People see my behavior, but they don't understand what's behind it.” “I don't feel in control of my own life.” If you recognize yourself in any of these, or struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I’d be honored to support you. “I can’t bring myself to share the weight of my experiences with my family.” “I'm constantly masking who I am to make others feel comfortable.” “People see my behavior, but they don't understand what's behind it.” “I don't feel in control of my own life.” If you recognize yourself in any of these, or struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I’d be honored to support you. I provide a space where your story is welcomed and valued without judgment. My work is informed by Family Systems Theory and Feminist Theory, with an emphasis on the ways relationships, identity, and broader systems influence who we are. Whether you’re facing transitions, identity questions, or challenges in connection, we can focus together on what feels most important. I recognize the heaviness of ongoing change, missed opportunities, and the pressure to keep parts of yourself hidden. You don’t have to hold that by yourself. This is a place to be seen, supported, and understood.

Feeling stressed and anxious? Worried about fitting in, getting good grades, disappointing other people? Therapy is a great place to learn how to manage these types of worries by learning more about yourself and the roots of these feelings. I offer culturally competent, trauma informed therapy for individuals and couples facing the every day struggles of being alive. I am a cis-gendered heterosexual Asian American woman. My pronouns are she/her. I use many modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, and CBT, among others. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University and a Bachelors of Arts from Harvard University. I have over 15 years of professional experience. I offer both in-person and video sessions. My office is located on Broadway and Baseline, just south of the CU Boulder campus.

You might be feeling… * “I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough, no matter how hard I try.” * “I’ve been holding it together for everyone else, but inside, I feel like I’m falling apart.” * “No matter what I achieve, it never feels like enough.” * “I don’t know why I feel like this.” * “I feel anxiety is ruining my life.” * “I feel lost.” * “I’m lonely and I don’t know how to connect with people.” * “I don’t know which direction to take in life.” Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck can be incredibly isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we can explore what’s behind these feelings and work toward a life that feels more meaningful and connected. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, creating a safe space where you can be honest without judgment. Sometimes, this means gently addressing deep wounds or past trauma that may be impacting your well-being. Through our work, you’ll develop tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and uncover what truly matters to you. Healing and growth are possible, and I look forward to supporting you on that journey. Specialties I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and provide compassionate support for anyone who needs it. My specialties include helping clients struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges including breakups, and navigating a lack of purpose or direction by assisting them in finding meaning in their lives. My Therapeutic Approach I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can be honest and open about what’s going on in your life—without fear of judgment. My approach is collaborative, meaning we work together as a team to explore your experiences and challenges. At times, I also use a solution-focused approach to help you identify practical steps toward real healing and meaningful change. My goal is to support you in finding new ways to cope, grow, and move forward at your own pace. More About Me I grew up in Southern California but moved to Colorado because my heart has always been drawn to the mountains and the peace they bring. I’m a deeply creative person and often encourage my clients to explore their own creativity if they feel open to it, as I’ve found creative expression to be a powerful path to healing. Having lived with chronic anxiety for many years, I’ve learned valuable tools to manage it and am passionate about supporting others on their own journeys toward wellness. Outside of counseling, I love spending time outdoors, enjoying stand-up comedy, expressing myself through dance and music, going to concerts, and nurturing my strong friendships. Education * M.A. in Clinical Counseling, Palo Alto University (in progress)
Clinical Supervisor: Rebecca Walush, MA, CST, LAC, LPC, NCC * B.A. in Drama, University of California, Irvine, 2011
Dean’s Honors List Projects * Creative Director for Bass Rascals Productions, San Diego, CA
 Facilitated connections between community members and artists by organizing events in stunning natural settings. Languages Spoken * English (fluent) * Spanish (intermediate proficiency)

Taking the first step toward counseling can feeling overwhelming, and I'm glad that you're here. Maybe you've found yourself thinking, "I'm tired of feeling alone in my struggles," "I want to make a change, but I don't know how," or "My anxiety is keeping me from enjoying my life." If so, you don't have to face this by yourself, I am here to support you. My passion is helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful change in their lives. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, process emotions, and work toward healing. I frequently work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Counseling is not a one-size- fits all experience. I believe that every person brings a unique story, and it's my privilege to walk alongside you as you navigates life's challenges. Whatever you are seeking through counseling, I would be honored to join you on the journey. Send me a message- I'd love to talk about how we can begin this journey together.

As an integrative and person-centered clinician, I help a diverse range of patients. This includes those who are exploring gender and sexuality, struggling with racial and cultural identities, experiencing life transitions, managing stress and anxiety, and navigating sexual wellness and relationships. I specialize in helping patients ages 13 to 65, employing an eclectic approach that utilizes methods from multiple treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered, solution-focused therapy, meditation, and mindfulness practices. At all times, I remain passionate about holistic wellness, honoring and integrating the unique wisdom of your identity and experiences in the pursuit of healing and wholeness. I approach therapy from a trauma-focused, multicultural perspective. I do this by collaborating with my patients because I believe they are the true experts in their lives. Together, we work to cocreate an authentic, safe, and equitable space that cultivates kindness, honesty, and trust I am passionate about holistic wellness, honoring and integrating the unique wisdom of your identity and experiences in the pursuit of healing and wholeness. I look forward to guiding you in your healing through kindness, empathy, and a touch of humor in every session. My therapeutic career began in housing case management. Here, I found that engagement in therapy and healing was one of the most helpful aspects of patients achieving self-sufficiency and stability. This experience now allows me to bring a unique quality and perspective to each session.

I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore your inner world and build relationship with all parts of yourself. I work with folks experiencing overwhelm or anxiety, experiencing a life transition, wishing to reconnect with themselves, or healing from loss, trauma, shame, perfectionism, or people pleasing. I also work with children of emotionally immature parents, highly sensitive people, and those healing from narcissistic abuse. My intention is for my office to be a place where you feel deeply seen and accepted, where you can find your way back to yourself. I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore your inner world and build relationship with all parts of yourself. I work with folks experiencing overwhelm or anxiety, experiencing a life transition, wishing to reconnect with themselves, or healing from loss, trauma, shame, perfectionism, or people pleasing. I also work with children of emotionally immature parents, highly sensitive people, and those healing from narcissistic abuse. My intention is for my office to be a place where you feel deeply seen and accepted, where you can find your way back to yourself. I specialize in anxiety and trauma and utilize compassionate talk therapy, mindfulness, IFS (parts work, inner child work or reparenting work), resourcing skills, psychoeducation, and EMDR in sessions with clients. Most of the work I do with clients centers around helping individuals repair their relationship with themselves. My style is warm and deeply validating. I am not interested in directing your life path (as walking the path of healing is something only you can do), but rather holding a flashlight, offering wisdom and resources, and helping you hold what’s hurting. It is an honor to do this work. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a consultation.

I am a clinical social worker and therapist assisting patients with many intersectional identities whose adverse experiences cause difficulty in their lives. As a patient-centered therapist, I specialize in fostering a safe space and building a trusted partnership for you to look deeply at your situations, experiences, and feelings. I'm passionate about relieving the pain of adverse, even traumatic experiences, and helping you develop coping skills and find broader, easier paths to progress, fulfillment, and joy in your life. My specialties include issues with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, phase of life and adjustment issues, family and relationship challenges, substance use, trauma, and much more. No matter your struggle, I am dedicated to applying my clinical training and background, and my varied life experiences, to guide you along the path to greater mental wellness. I look forward to meeting and engaging with you wherever you’re in your life journey and working with you and your situation to fulfill your goals and wishes for therapy and growth. The cornerstone of effective therapy is empathy, making a genuine connection, and seeing the world through my patients' eyes. Relating in this way enables me to assist you in understanding, dealing with, and resolving difficult experiences and patterns in life to gain insight, freedom, and joy. These deeply held values allow me to build a dependable environment to see and resolve issues in our work together. My style is warm and candid – I'll be your ally in the process while utilizing a blend of therapeutic modalities tailored to your situation, goals, and wishes. Through our sessions, you'll gain insight and relief to turn challenges into coping skills and adverse experiences into assets. My time as a young ski instructor taught me the value of empathy, which later led to my becoming a mental health therapist. Teaching skiing on the side of a mountain requires building trust and rapport, effectively managing the scene to meet the client's needs and wishes, and maintaining safety all while fostering a fun and educational environment. I've used this empathy-based, client-centered approach throughout my therapeutic practice. Coupled with life experiences, my passion for empathic connection became my calling to train for a career dedicated to exceptional clinical work. When I’m not seeing patients, you’ll find me on the slopes! Skiing is a special blend of exercise, outdoor adventure, and connection with others. As a passionate skier and certified ski instructor, I love sharing this fantastic sport with my wife, family and friends, and students of all levels and backgrounds. Off the snow, I’m often hiking with my wife and friends, enjoying the exercise and the beauty and scale of nature.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker and Clinical Candidate with more than a decade of experience, I offer adolescents and adults a warm, safe space where patients feel truly seen and supported. I specialize in trauma and mood disorders, helping individuals develop coping skills and understand how their mind and body respond to stress and life transitions. My approach is grounded in building a collaborative, compassionate, and authentic relationship where you are empowered to regulate, heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma, and move toward a more balanced and peaceful way of living. I deeply believe that no one has to navigate their pain alone and that everyone deserves the opportunity to heal. I believe in practicing radical empathy and acceptance, which helps me be a therapist who believes in hope and healing – because I have experienced it. Working together, you are assured a welcoming and judgement-free environment that incorporates a strengths-based approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and polyvagal-informed techniques to help you understand your reactions, reduce stress, and feel more balanced. My style is supportive and authentic, with a touch of humor when appropriate, and adapted to your hopes and goals. I look forward to being part of your mental health journey to help build resilience, regulate the mind and body, and cultivate a more peaceful, balanced life. My path to becoming a therapist began with my own mental health journey in my 20s. Having survived a traumatic upbringing, I knew I needed serious healing in order to build the life I wanted for myself. This personal experience in overcoming obstacles raised by trauma deepened my commitment to pursuing a career in mental health, and fueled my commitment to providing a holistic and deeply empathic approach to helping others heal. That’s why, in my practice now, I bring a humble and nonjudgmental perspective to each session, knowing that we all need help on our life journeys. When I’m not in the office, I love taking photos in nature, hiking, skiing, attending live music concerts (especially at outdoor venues), traveling, and learning about plants and animals. I’m also a big fan of mental health and wellness podcasts as well as card and board games (Catan is super fun, even if I don't often win!). Most of all, I love dogs, especially my senior dog (Frenchie/pug/beagle mix).

Shonnette Bennett is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) with over 16 years of oncology experience. She uses her dual expertise to provide comprehensive mental health care to individuals navigating complex medical diagnoses. With a passion for patient-centered care, she uses evidence-based approaches to help people build resilience and heal from the emotional toll of chronic illness. A devoted women’s health advocate, she focuses on reproductive health, trauma recovery, and the psychological impacts of chronic illness, empowering women through compassionate, personalized care.

As a collaborative clinician with experience helping folks of all ages, I specialize in guiding patients ages 12 and up as they navigate conflict, life transitions, bullying, anxiety, identity development, stress, depression, and grief. I am especially passionate about working with the LQBTQ+ population. Through collaboration, empathy, and authenticity, I work alongside you to build personal autonomy and self-reliance. Reach out today to take the first step on your journey toward growth. I look forward to collaborating on your healing journey. I believe in genuine and authentic human connection, which results in a relaxed and patient-led environment where you are empowered to overcome any struggle. Care is tailored to your needs and includes a person-centered and narrative approach (with a touch of humor!) to guide your therapeutic experience. My path to becoming a therapist began as a first responder, when I realized the deep need within my community for quality mental health support. This experience affords me a unique perspective into the current struggles of those around me, an insight I bring to each session to better help my community. When I’m not in the office, I love getting out in the world, going on long walks and attending musicals at DCPA. I also enjoy curling up with a good book during those quiet moments at home.

Hi! Thanks for reaching out to our group- we would love to help! Our practice specializes in talk therapy and neurofeedback and talk therapy or a mix of both for anxiety, trauma/PTSD, depression, mood/emotion regulation, OCD, and neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, highly sensitive people (HSP), just to name a few. We have two office locations (Broomfield and Westminster) and all of our therapists offer telehealth appointments as well. Check out our website and bios, or give us a call or email and we can help you find a therapist on our team!

I am a licensed psychologist based in Lafayette, Colorado, working primarily with adults. My clinical approach blends psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral theories, allowing me to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I believe that understanding our patterns is crucial to building a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and sustainable. As an LGBTQ+ ally, I am committed to the dignity of all individuals and strive to create a welcoming, safe, and confidential space. My style is relaxed, curious, and focused. I prioritize understanding more than just symptoms or diagnoses; I want to understand you. I encourage clients to be honest, take reasonable risks, and learn to trust themselves so they can move forward with courage and conviction. I bring over a decade of diverse experience to my practice. After earning my Doctor of Psychology degree from Rutgers University, I joined the faculty at Albany Medical College’s Department of Psychiatry. There, I supervised residents, lectured, and developed a model of psychotherapy integrating client-chosen music. I am currently licensed in Colorado, New York, and all PsyPact* states. Outside the office, I live in Erie with my wife, daughter, and our rescue pup, Maisie. You’ll usually find me riding my motorcycle, playing the cello, or trying everything in my power to make my 9-month-old giggle. A classically trained cellist in a "former life," I believe resolutely that music is medicine. I welcome inquiries and am happy to schedule a free consultation.

Life throws many challenges at us and sometimes it can be hard to know what to about these challenges. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression and are feeling down more than usual or aren't feeling like they belong. I know what it feels like to not feel good enough, to worry about what people think of you, and to constantly be there to help others but not always be there for yourself. If this is something you struggle with, I am confident we can work together to navigate these issues. We can add more joy and take away stress from your life.

My approach to therapy is person-centered and focuses on identifying & building upon one’s internal strengths, rather than deficits. I view the therapeutic process as a collaborative partnership. Together, we work toward goals that feel authentic and meaningful to you. I offer consistent, unconditional support while also “keeping it real” in a way that enables honesty, growth, and connection. Authenticity is one of my core values, and I hope that showing up as my true self encourages a foundation of safety and trust in our work together. I respect every client’s individual experiences, journey, culture and viewpoints and I offer a welcoming space to explore client’s concerns, goals, etc. I believe everyone carries a unique story, and sometimes life’s challenges or traumas can distort the way we understand ourselves. My goal is to help clients reframe their narratives, develop more compassionate self-talk, and navigate life’s ups and downs with greater confidence and ease. We all have inherent strengths and I strive to help clients identify, reclaim, and nurture those unique gifts. I have extensive experience in the mental health field across a variety of settings, working with adults of diverse backgrounds and concerns. Much of my work has included supporting neurodivergent clients (particularly ADHD), LGBTQIA++ individuals, folks going through difficult life transitions and women with complicated trauma. I specialize in trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and grief. I also have a passion for working with members of the kink community and the geriatric population.

Figuring out who you are and what you want while in college is such a powerful but stressful time. Not to mention trying to navigate friendships, family, your own mental health, and possibly figuring out other identity pieces, too (such as sexuality, gender identity, or possible neurodivergence). I get how confusing and big things can feel and I would absolutely love to dive into all of the things that are important to you. Helping you sort through your emotions, ideas, boundaries, relationships, values, identity, and where you want to go in life (and attempt to take care of yourself in the process). I bring creativity, humor, experiential approaches (art or somatic work), and trauma-informed perspectives to how I work. I am also a queer and neurodivergent identified therapist, so I understand the process of coming to understand yourself when you feel different from the world around you.

I help college students with anxiety, ADHD and family conflict. I specialize in helping them with the uncertainty of being on their own, the pressure of pleasing their family, and working through relationship stressors to graduate. Most of my clients are young men making a transition to launching and women that feel judged by other women and family.

“With adversity comes opportunity” from the I Ching- Or Book of Changes The decision to seek therapy can be due to times of stress or the desire to seek change. We know that change is not always a straight path. To take a “road less traveled” can be filled with a beautiful river that flows and leads to clarity or it be a be a river filled with large boulders that need to be traversed with help and support. Therapy can be a tool that facilitates resilience and transformation. My approach in therapy is to first engage in a process of discovery. As your therapist, we will work together to discover what events, situations, and relationships in your life or your past do not work for you now. It is really important to understand how your life works in order to set goals and create change. Most importantly, it is important to remember that change affects all the people in your life. Please note that I am also a provider for Victims Compensation for Boulder County Please visit my website below

Do things feel off track and overwhelming this semester? Procrastination, imposter syndrome, lack of academic focus, feeling socially awkward, breakups, friend drama, existential fear of what comes after graduation, family conflict, relationship communication breakdown, feeling like everyone else has it together but you, roommate boundary issues, school/work/social out of balance? Yep, that sounds hard. Let's talk. While I do specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, and life transitions, there may be additional or underlying challenges that cause you to feel frustrated, unmotivated, overwhelmed, ashamed, or sad. Whatever your struggles, together we can help you better understand what’s going on and what may be getting in the way of change and feeling more like yourself. My approach to our therapy will be goal directed, and the strategies and techniques that we will utilize are research based; CBT, ERP, mindfulness, to name a few. You will leave each session with action items, and we will work together as a team. I will bring to our work substantive training, many years of practice, patience, empathy, curiosity, and reliability. ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN: CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, FLORIDA, TEXAS

I am a psychologist in private practice. I work with students to help them cope better with depression, anxiety, academic and family stressors, and relationship issues. I like to work with students over time to sustain lasting and meaningful changes in their lives so that they can successfully work toward their goals. I help students navigate their family and friend relationships as well as work through any old patterns that get in their way of getting along well with others and managing their day to day stressors.