Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Boulder, Colorado
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience, I guide individuals and couples through challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My practice emphasizes psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and EMDR, focusing on the whole person rather than diagnostic labels. I integrate empathy and self-esteem development to help clients reframe their outlook and respond constructively to life's challenges. My background includes working with at-risk youth, adults, and families affected by trauma, including those impacted by the Columbine High School tragedy.I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Barry University and am certified in Love and Logic parenting methods. My practice in Boulder, Colorado, combines traditional psychotherapy with yoga instruction to address mind-body connections. Client testimonials highlight my ability to create safe spaces for healing and personal growth through evidence-based techniques.
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Brainspotting
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Trauma Counseling
Life Transition Support
Couples Therapy
Self-Esteem Development
Yoga Integration
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in trauma-informed care
- Our therapy integrates mind-body approaches through yoga instruction
- We specialize in evidence-based treatments like EMDR and Brainspotting
- Our practice addresses both individual and relationship dynamics
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs
What people say
Compassionate approach
Effective treatment
Significant personal growth
Safe healing environment
Trauma recovery success
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
This approach explores unconscious patterns and past experiences shaping current behavior. Through in-depth discussion, clients gain insight into emotional conflicts and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Our sessions focus on building self-awareness and understanding relationship dynamics to foster lasting personal growth.
EMDR Treatment
EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce their emotional impact. This evidence-based technique helps clients process distressing experiences and develop new, adaptive perspectives. We use it effectively for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma recovery.
Couples Therapy
This service addresses communication breakdowns and relationship patterns affecting intimacy. We focus on improving emotional connection and conflict resolution skills. Sessions help couples navigate life transitions and external stressors impacting their partnership.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
This innovative treatment combines ketamine with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. The sessions create neuroplasticity opportunities for breakthrough insights. We integrate the psychedelic experience with ongoing therapeutic work for lasting mental health improvements.
Life Transition Support
This service addresses challenges during major life changes like career shifts or loss. We develop coping strategies for uncertainty and build resilience during transitional periods. The focus is on finding meaning and growth opportunities in life's inevitable changes.
People
Melissa Jones
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 15+ years of experience, Melissa specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and life transitions. She integrates EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and yoga into her practice. Her background includes working with at-risk populations and trauma survivors, including Columbine High School community members.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Brainspotting, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Do you specialize in treating specific conditions?
I specialize in trauma recovery (including PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, and life transition challenges for individuals and couples.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact and helping clients develop new, adaptive perspectives through 8-phase treatment.
What makes your approach unique?
I combine traditional psychotherapy with yoga integration and offer ketamine-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant conditions, focusing on mind-body connections for holistic healing.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for specialized treatments like EMDR intensives or ketamine-assisted therapy sessions.
