Emily McCort, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist with 35 years of clinical experience, specializing in college mental health and eating disorders. Her private practice is conveniently located within walking distance of the CU Boulder campus and all its dorms, making care easy to access for busy students. She also offers appointments via a secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth platform, providing flexible options for patients who prefer or require remote care. Dr. McCort understands the academic...
Providing thoughtful psychiatry for children, adolescents, and adults....
I am dedicated to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional distress and personal suffering. A collaborative therapeutic relationship is the single most important factor in therapeutic success. This relationship will be the keystone for facilitating your personal growth and understanding of yourself not just intellectually, but also emotionally. Over time, an internalized healing space will form where you can recover access to parts of your true self. Speaking freely wi...
Growing into yourself is not an easy process. This is the time you’re figuring out where you fit into the world – which career path to choose, which friends circle to keep, where to live, how to transform yourself into an independent adult… You’re making bigger decisions that have greater consequences and learning how to handle the repercussions of your actions. It makes sense for this time to be fraught with anxiety, depression, fear, and loneliness. Maybe you know that your partner isn’t...
Hey, I’m Xandra. I help college students get clear on their academic path, work through difficult emotions, and feel more confident and grounded. Many of my clients come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure about their direction in life. Others struggle with perfectionism, burnout, or relationship challenges. I have 12+ years of experience as both a college career counselor and a professional counselor, so I can support you in many different ways—whether you’re feeling stuck in your ...
"Resilience is based on being able to accept ambiguity and find hope amid uncertain conditions." This notion, shared by Dr. Pauline Boss, is one that is central to my clinical practice. We all have points in our lives when stress, change, or loss, may leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what lies ahead. The opportunity to warmly welcome clients into my office to re-gain their center, tap into internal resources, and nurture the development of new strategies is one I welcome ...
Psychotherapy invites you to delve inward to understand the intricacies of your behaviors and where they are rooted. The purpose is to create a brighter and better informed future. Life Coaching is a goal-oriented practice which helps to motivate clients in the betterment of their lives. I know we often think about reaching out for help and making an appointment long before we actually take action. Regardless of if you work with me or another therapist, know that you’re awesome for taking...
True Essence Therapy utilizes a combination of experiential (Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, IFS) and evidence based therapies (DBT, CBT, EMDR Therapy) to support clients building confidence in their life & relationships. We are open to all, though specialize in LGBTQ+ services. We love supporting folks in trauma recovery, with anxiety, with relationship themes, gender identity exploration, in exploring spirituality that is right for them/or not at all, in how to work support their neurodivergence...
Joe Benedetti, practicing at LifeStance Health, offers compassionate and expert mental health support to individuals across Colorado. With a focus on helping patients regain control of their internal voice, Joe works to strengthen confidence and optimism, essential for achieving positive outcomes. He serves a wide range of age groups, including teens, adults, and seniors, and is dedicated to assisting those struggling with anxiety, depression, and dual diagnoses. Joe understands the profound im...
Sue McCullough is a Licensed Clinicial Social Worker who has been practicing since 1999. She graduated from the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work with a Master Degree in Social Work specializing in mental health. Sue believes in a client centered approach to treatment, adding empathy and humor to her approach. Her main areas of focus include complex trauma and dissociation, depression, anxiety, issues associated with trauma brain injury, and grief related issues. As Sue's husb...
Hannah works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Hannah believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thoug...
Lana Nye is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from The University of Utah with her Master's degree in Social Work and prior to that she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lana works with adult clients looking to address their anxiety, depression, and/or substance use concerns. She is able to assist with anxiety issues including those surrounding sleep, social issues, life...
I hold dual certification as a Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PMHNP) with 25+ years of experience in a wide range of professional NP roles (clinical, management, educator). Graduating from Georgetown University with a BSN, I practiced as an RN & 10yrs later completed a masters at the University of New Mexico leading to FNP certification. After decades of involvement in health promotion activities that have dovetailed with my career, the mental health chall...
Jorge works as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), has over 17 years of experience working with many different populations and backgrounds in the mental health field, and sees his work as a passion to support those who seek clarity during times of difficult challenges/transitions. Jorge believes everyone has the potential to reach their desired goals so they may be in a place in their lives that creates balance, a sense of self-organization, and a positive stimulating experience. Usin...
To speak of one’s experience can open the door to self-examination and potential change. By giving voice to thoughts that are otherwise left unsaid, it’s possible to both articulate one’s pain and find ways out of suffering. As a clinician, I seek to give each individual room to speak freely and openly about their experience of life, without offering prescriptive solutions to unique concerns. My clinical approach is primarily psychoanalytic and psychodynamic, where I invite people to speak of th...
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health journey. I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. With over eight years of mental health experience, I have worked with adults facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem challenges. I also ...
I understand how lonely and confusing it can be to navigate school, family expectations, pressures to perform, identity, and relationships. Feeling anxious about these pressures & unknowns is understandable. If you have also experienced trauma, grief/loss, or are managing anxiety or depression on top of this- it can sometimes feel like too much. I would be honored to support you in your process. I am trained in evidence based skills, somatic therapy approaches for working with your nervous syste...
I absolutely love helping people feel confident, build healthy coping skills for managing life & relationships, and learn how to trust themselves. I am an art therapist and somatic-informed therapist who enjoys bringing creativity to our process. I am also traditionally trained in talk-therapy for the times you need to talk through something together. If you are someone struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, have experienced trauma, are questioning your sexuality, or simply want support as you mo...
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, addictio...
Hi, I’m Purnima. College can feel overwhelming—being away from family, adjusting to new friends, or making big choices about classes and your future. Sometimes the experiences we go through can weigh on us and make us question ourselves and our abilities. In our sessions, we’ll focus on your hopes and what you’d like life to look like, while building on your strengths. I’ll also share mindfulness practices and coping strategies to help reduce stress, manage tough emotions, and bring more balan...