Naropa Community Counseling

10/14/2025

Recognize these signs of emotional neglect from your childhood? Psychology Today reviews some signs, and offers some tips for dealing with it...

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-anger/202001/9-key-signs-of-childhood-emotional-neglect?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbRchleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYeHNhN0ZUUklzbW9sRzBKAR45Z5O7w_CJF8SZQNMf8WEJR_nZOtLAeSnGjmb_19SQ6TASdhoJmWpHhWI-Sw_aem_-02BO-0IWjW1qo4p1XLvYw

1. You’re afraid of relying on others, so you reject help.

10/09/2025

Mindfulness practice can help you manage stress! Join us on Tuesday evenings for a free, drop-in group (ages 18+). No need to register, just show up and give it a try! We look forward to meeting you.

10/01/2025

Want to better understand your emotions? some reactivity or defensiveness you experience?... and better be able to communicate what you need... to a partner? to a parent? to a friend? Check out this group offering, just 6 weeks around the holiday time, when tensions can be high.

10/01/2025

Want to better understand your emotions? and perhaps reactivity or defensiveness... and better be able to communicate what you need... to a partner? to a parent? to a friend? Check out this group offering, just 6 weeks around the holiday time, when tensions can be high.

09/03/2025

In my final year at Regis University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, I feel grateful and honored to get to work with Boulder’s community members at NCC. Being neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I love working with members of these communities. I am here to meet you on a soul, human level and walk alongside you on your journey, holding a lantern up as you lead the way, navigating this landscape with curiosity and compassion.

Often, we have an intellectualizing part of ourselves that tells us what we “should” think, feel, and do, but noticing thoughts, tending to feelings, and acting in alignment with values comes from developing the capacity to experience safety and resilience in the body. Sometimes it doesn’t feel safe to be safe or it doesn’t feel okay to be okay. By approaching these parts of self, that are scared, protective, and sometimes extreme, with compassion and creativity, we can develop a more harmonious and secure relationship with ourselves and build capacity for safety and resilience. I practice with a social-justice, trauma informed approach and utilize experiential, somatic, IFS/parts work, and creative approaches as mediums for discovery, processing, and expression of your story, grief, love, anger, and trauma.

09/02/2025

Phoebe grew up in the mountains of Colorado, where she was raised in a culture of athletics and a deep reverence for the natural world. After several years in the outdoor industry, she realized her true passion lies in supporting others through therapy. Phoebe is currently pursuing her Master’s in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University.

Her approach to therapy is rooted in Gestalt therapy, a process-over-content modality that emphasizes what is happening in the here-and-now. Gestalt supports increased awareness, emotional honesty, and integration. Phoebe also incorporates somatic practices, helping clients return to the body as a source of insight and healing. Her somatic orientation is informed by her study of Qigong, a traditional movement and energy practice grounded in Chinese medicine.

Phoebe believes the therapeutic relationship is a key part of the healing process. She sees her role not as someone who fixes, but as a grounded and engaged presence—helping clients navigate their inner world with curiosity and care. She holds the belief that meaningful change happens when individuals take full responsibility for where they are and open themselves to the discomfort and transformation that growth requires.

09/01/2025

I am a graduate student in the Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling program at Naropa University. My approach to therapy is rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and a deep respect for life. I offer a peaceful, steady, and grounded presence where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.

I’m passionate about creating inclusive spaces where all individuals can feel seen and supported. I strive to bring a multicultural and social justice lens to my work, recognizing the impact of systemic oppression and honoring the resilience of those navigating it. I focus on finding perspectives of resilience through experiences of trauma and grief. My therapeutic style draws from contemplative and Buddhist psychology.

Before stepping into the world of counseling, I worked in the mental health nonprofit sector. I enjoy traveling, love immersing myself in different cultures, and find joy in meditation, yoga, creating art/music, cycling, hiking, connecting with nature, and appreciating moments of stillness in life.

Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and presence.

08/29/2025

I am a third-year student in the Master’s program in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University. My approach is holistic and somatically oriented, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Buddhist psychology, and humanistic traditions. I offer an empathic and grounded presence, guided by the belief that healing unfolds through compassionate attention to all parts of ourselves.

My work is supported by a long-standing meditation practice in the Insight tradition, a deep commitment to my own personal healing, and a reverence for the wisdom that lives in the body and spirit. I bring a deep respect for each person’s inner knowing and a belief that healing unfolds at the pace of safety and trust. I’m especially drawn to working with individuals navigating life transitions, spiritual inquiry, relationship challenges, or the tender terrain of self-acceptance.

Outside of the counseling room, I’m a parent, a writer, a lover of mountains, a hiker, biker, world traveler, and a lifelong student of the heart.