Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Boulder, Colorado

Evidence-Based Therapy to Help You Rewire Unhelpful Thoughts and Behaviors

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most researched and effective approaches in modern psychotherapy. At its core, CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected—and that by learning to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, we can improve how we feel and function in everyday life.

I provide CBT therapy in Boulder, Colorado, helping clients gain insight into their inner world, challenge self-defeating beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies.

What CBT Can Help With

CBT is a practical, structured, and results-oriented therapy model that has been shown to be effective for a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders

  • Depression and Low Self-Esteem

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Social Anxiety and Performance Stress

  • Perfectionism and Negative Self-Talk

  • ADHD-related Executive Functioning Challenges

  • Relationship Conflicts and Communication Issues

Whether you’re facing intrusive thoughts, spiraling worries, or unhelpful behavioral patterns, CBT offers concrete tools to help you shift how you think and show up in your life.

How I Use CBT

I tailor CBT to meet your unique needs, blending its core techniques with trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and culturally sensitive approaches. Therapy with me is collaborative—we work together to explore how your thoughts and behaviors are shaped by your past, present, and environment.

Key Elements of CBT in My Practice:

  • Identifying Thought Patterns
    We begin by noticing the automatic thoughts that contribute to distress, including catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, and self-criticism.

  • Challenging Cognitive Distortions
    We gently question the accuracy of unhelpful thoughts and develop more balanced, realistic perspectives.

  • Behavioral Activation and Skill-Building
    We create action steps that help you engage in life more meaningfully, even when anxiety, depression, or fear show up.

  • Mindfulness and Emotional Awareness
    We build tools to stay grounded, manage emotional reactivity, and respond rather than react to stressful situations.

  • Values-Based Work
    I integrate elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you stay connected to what matters most—even in the face of discomfort or uncertainty.

CBT with a Human and Holistic Touch

While CBT is often seen as structured or goal-oriented, I ensure that our work together also holds space for emotion, identity, trauma, and culture. You are more than a set of thoughts to be “fixed.” My role is to walk with you as you gain clarity, build skills, and reconnect with your power.

Whether you're a college student managing academic pressure, a professional coping with burnout, or someone healing from long-held patterns, CBT can be an empowering part of your healing journey.

CBT Therapy in Boulder, Colorado: Local Support, Real Change

In a community like Boulder—where performance, productivity, and personal growth are often emphasized—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations. CBT can help you learn how to slow down your thoughts, respond with intention, and develop more self-compassion.

I offer in-person CBT therapy in Boulder as well as virtual therapy throughout Colorado, so you can get the support you need in a way that fits your life.

Ready to Work with Your Thoughts—Not Against Them?

CBT is not about toxic positivity or just “thinking happy thoughts.” It’s about learning to observe your mind with clarity and care, and choosing responses that serve your well-being.


Let’s explore if CBT is the right fit for you and your goals.