Colorado Therapy Collective

11/22/2025

Being supported in therapy starts with knowing you can bring your whole self into the room. For many LGBTQ+ clients, though, bringing up identity-related topics can feel intimidating or unclear.

In our latest blog, we offer gentle, practical ways to start these conversations so you can feel more affirmed, understood, and empowered in your therapeutic journey.

Check it out here: www.coloradatherapycollective.com/blog/how-to-bring-up-lgbtq-topics-in-therapy

11/20/2025

Feeling connected in a relationship doesn’t always come from big conversations or major efforts. Often, it’s the small, everyday moments that matter most.

In our latest blog, we explore how simple, intentional gestures—rooted in the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy—can strengthen bonds between partners.

Read the full post here: www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/how-to-turn-everyday-moments-into-micro-connections

Why Tiny Gestures Matter in Big Ways for Your Relationship When we start to feel disconnected from our partner, it can take considerable effort to find our way back to each other. And once we do, it can sometimes feel like even more work to keep that closeness alive. But what if connection didn’t ...

11/07/2025

Knowing your love language can help you understand how you give and receive love, but it’s only the beginning. At Colorado Therapy Collective, we look deeper at the emotions and needs that shape how couples connect.

Read our latest blog to learn how Emotionally Focused Therapy helps partners move beyond behavior and build lasting closeness.

Check it out here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/love-languages-vs-attachment-needs-what-really-helps-you-feel-close

When We Don’t Speak the Same Love Language By now we’re all too familiar with Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages, and we can probably all name at least one or two that resonate with us. Many couples want each other to know the ways they want to give and receive love, and it can often be framed...

11/05/2025

Exploring your gender can bring both clarity and uncertainty. Therapy offers a space to understand yourself, beyond labels, beyond expectation.

Read more about how we support our gender-expansive clients on our blog, here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/finding-yourself-beyond-the-binary-therapy-for-gender-expansive-clients

How Therapy Supports Authenticity, Belonging, and Self-Exploration Exploring gender can be a deeply personal journey, one filled with curiosity, hope, and sometimes uncertainty. For gender-expansive clients, those who identify outside the traditional binary of male and female, this journey often in

10/28/2025

Ever felt like you just can’t get started, no matter how much you want to? That might be more than procrastination. For many with ADHD, it’s actually ADHD Paralysis, a freeze mode where overwhelm and executive dysfunction make even small tasks feel impossible.

In our latest blog, we cover signs to watch for when you’re stuck in freeze mode and simple tools and supports to help you get moving again

Read here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/adhd-paralysis-vs-procrastination-how-to-tell-the-difference

Understanding the Freeze Mode Behind ADHD Paralysis and Practical Steps to Get Unstuck Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, especially when it comes to motivation and productivity. Many people with ADHD struggle with procrastination, pushing things off unt

10/24/2025

Talking about ADHD in your relationship doesn’t mean admitting you’re “broken.” It’s an opportunity to build trust, compassion, and teamwork with your partner. When you frame ADHD as something you’re facing together, not something that divides you, conversations can create closeness instead of conflict.

Discover tips for having these kinds of conversations with your partner from a therapist by reading our latest blog post.

Read more here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/how-to-talk-about-adhd-with-your-partner-without-feeling-broken

Turn tough ADHD conversations into moments of empathy, teamwork, and growth. Being someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a relationship can sometimes feel like carrying an invisible weight. You may worry that your partner only sees the challenges, like the forgetfulness, t

10/20/2025

ADHD burnout isn’t just stress, it’s deep exhaustion that can impact your energy, focus, and emotional well-being. In our latest blog, we break down the signs of burnout, what causes it, and practical ways to recover and prevent it from happening again.

Read the full post here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/adhd-burnout-signs-causes-and-how-to-recover

 Learn How to Recognize the Signs, Understand the Causes, and Take Steps Toward Recovery and Prevention Living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be rewarding in its own way, but it’s not without its unique challenges. When everyday responsibilities pile up, it’s easy

10/10/2025

Loving someone who’s navigating anxiety or depression can feel like walking a tightrope, you want to be there for them, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed yourself.

Our latest blog explores how to support your partner with compassion while also protecting your own well-being. From listening without fixing, to setting boundaries, to remembering your own needs, you’ll learn practical ways to care for them and yourself.

Read more here:
https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/how-to-support-a-partner-through-anxiety-or-depression-without-losing-yourself

Here’s How to Show Up for Your Partner Without Burning Out If you’ve ever tried to support a partner through anxiety or depression, you know it can feel like walking a tightrope. There may be a part of you that wants to reassure your partner and help carry the weight, while another part of you b...

10/06/2025

Ever wonder why some couples seem to bounce back from challenges stronger than before? The difference isn’t luck, it's security.

Secure couples:
- Share openly and listen with care
- Repair quickly after conflict
- Show up with consistency and trust
- Prioritize their bond, even in busy seasons

Our latest blog breaks down what secure couples do differently, and how you can practice the same skills in your relationship.

Read here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/what-secure-couples-do-differentlyand-how-you-can-too

Discover the Practices that Help Secure Couples Thrive Have you ever wondered how some couples seem to move through their challenges with ease? The truth is, no relationship is ever truly easy. Every partnership encounters stress, miscommunication, and disagreements along the way. However, when par

09/26/2025

Considering a trial separation doesn’t mean your relationship has failed. With structure, intention, and support, it can actually create the breathing room needed to cool conflict, see clearly, and even find your way back to each other.

Get therapist-backed tips on how to utilize a trial separation to build something better in our latest blog post.

Read it here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/trial-separations-finding-hope-in-the-space-between

Learn How to Create Space to Break Cycles, Gain Perspective, and Rediscover What’s Possible Picture this: You're sitting across from each other at the kitchen table, the same place where you've shared countless meals and conversations, but now the air feels heavy with unspoken words. The thought c...

09/19/2025

Finances touch on some of our deepest needs like trust, safety, stability, so it’s no wonder these conversations can feel heavy and tense. But with the right approach, money talks can actually strengthen your bond instead of driving you apart.

Money is stressful—but you don’t have to tackle it alone. Learn how to stay connected, even in the hardest conversations utilizing tips from our new blog post.

Get the info here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/how-to-talk-about-money-with-your-partner-without-starting-a-fight

Navigating Tough Conversations without Losing Connection It’s a new month, and the bills keep rolling in. You’re combing through your bank account logging every penny that’s coming and going. Or maybe you’re so overwhelmed you’re avoiding your account like the plague. You might be tireless...

08/28/2025

ADHD and perfectionism might sound like opposites, but they’re deeply connected. For many people with ADHD, perfectionism becomes a coping strategy, though it often leads to anxiety and self-doubt.

Our new blog explores why so many folks with ADHD get stuck in the cycle of people-pleasing, procrastination, and burnout - and how to start breaking free.



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How Rejection Sensitivity and Executive Dysfunction Feed the Perfectionism Cycle—and How to Overcome It People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience executive dysfunction—trouble with cognitive processes related to goal-directed behavior—and rejection sensitivit...