LGBTQIA+ Counseling in Boulder, CO

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Let’s Talk About Therapy That Is LGBTQIA+ Affirming

We are deeply committed to supporting and nurturing LGBTQIA+ relationships, recognizing the unique dynamics and challenges they may face. We create a welcoming and affirming environment where every relationship is honored and validated. Our therapists are trained to understand and address the specific needs of LGBTQIA+ couples, providing a safe space where both partners can openly explore their experiences, express their feelings, and strengthen their connection. By fostering a supportive atmosphere and offering tailored guidance, we help individuals and couples navigate issues such as societal pressures, communication barriers, and personal growth within the context of their identities. Our goal is to empower LGBTQIA+ relationships to thrive, ensuring that each partner feels valued and understood as they work together toward a fulfilling and resilient partnership.

Why We Believe in LGBTQIA+ Relationships

LGBTQIA+ couples face unique challenges and experiences that require a nuanced and affirming approach, we recognize that. Our commitment stems from a deep understanding that every relationship deserves respect, validation, and tailored support. By providing LGBTQIA+ counseling, we ensure that couples receive guidance that honors their identities and experiences, fostering a space where they can openly address their concerns and strengthen their bond. We believe that this specialized support not only helps couples navigate their unique challenges but also promotes a deeper, more meaningful connection between partners. Supporting LGBTQIA+ relationships is central to our mission, as we strive to create an inclusive environment where all couples can thrive and build a fulfilling life together. We believe in supporting LGBTQIA+ relationships because we believe everyone deserves love.

How LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling Can Help

Self-Exploration Counseling

Self-Help and Personal Growth

Depressed Mood and Feeling “Stuck”

Self-Esteem Issues

Lack of Confidence

Shame & Isolation

Self Acceptance

Strengthening Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

Career Issues and Establishing Goals

Spirituality and Life Purpose

Improved Overall Wellbeing

Dating Counseling

Dating Apps, Dating Profiles and Dating Strategies

Trust Issues

Dating Related Issues

Emotional Awareness

Attachment Issues

Self Acceptance

Identity Conflicts and Confusion

Emotional Processing

Exploring Non-Monogamous Relationships

Starting Over in your Career, Relationship, or Social Group

Relationship Counseling

Relationship Related Issues

Relationship Awareness

Emotional Processing

Life Transitions

Premarital Support

New Parent Support

New Mother Support

Cultural, Racial, or Religious Related Issues

Unfulfillment in Relationship

Seeking Clarity in Relationship

Dissatisfaction in Quality of Relationships

Dissatisfaction in Quality of Life

Divorce & Relationship Loss

Trauma Counseling

Anxiety & Depression

Unprocessed Trauma

Pressuring Expectations

Emotional Disturbances

Emotional Withdrawals

Insomnia and Sleep Issues

Discomfort in Social Situations

Past Trauma & PTSD

Early Developmental and Relational Trauma

Toxic Relationships

Abusive Relationships

Sexual Trauma

Sex & Intimacy Counseling

Intimacy Issues

Sexual Insecurities and Performance

Women Issues, Women’s Wellness and Women’s Sexuality

Infertility Issues

Sex and Gender Related-Issues

Sexual Identity Exploration

Gender Identity Exploration

Kink & BDSM

Emotional Communication

STIs & Sexual Safety Issues

Some Of The Counseling Modalities We Use

  • Attachment therapy is a relational approach that explores the impact of early attachment experiences on an individual's emotional and interpersonal patterns. Through a collaborative therapeutic process, it aims to enhance secure attachment by fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier relationship dynamics.

  • Gestalt therapy is an experiential and holistic approach that focuses on the here and now, emphasizing self-awareness and personal responsibility for one's thoughts, feelings, and actions. By integrating mind and body awareness, individuals in gestalt therapy gain insight into their patterns, enabling them to make authentic choices and foster positive change in their lives.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a transformative modality that explores the internal dynamics of the mind, identifying and harmonizing various "parts" to achieve greater emotional balance and well-being. Through this approach, individuals develop a deeper understanding of their internal conflicts, fostering self-compassion and facilitating healing within the different aspects of their psyche.

  • Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling integrates mindfulness practices with transpersonal psychology, emphasizing self-awareness, spirituality, and holistic well-being. By combining mindfulness techniques with transpersonal exploration, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, enhance spiritual growth, and cultivate a sense of balance and fulfillment in their lives.

  • Solutions-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that centers on identifying and amplifying clients' strengths and resources to facilitate positive change. By collaboratively focusing on solutions rather than problems, this brief and effective counseling method empowers individuals to envision and work toward achieving their desired outcomes.

  • Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented approach designed to address the impact of trauma on the nervous system. By focusing on physical sensations and bodily experiences, this therapeutic method helps individuals release and process unresolved traumatic energy, promoting healing and restoring a sense of safety in the body.

  • Trauma-informed therapy is a compassionate and client-centered approach that recognizes the pervasive effects of trauma on an individual's well-being. Grounded in understanding the impact of trauma, this therapeutic model emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment, empowering survivors to navigate their healing journey with sensitivity and resilience.

Skills You’ll Gain in Counseling

Communication

Effective Communication

Active Listening

Assertiveness

Resilience

Self-Awareness

Empathy & Compassion

Emotional Regulation

Mindfulness

Emotional Awareness

Relationship Health

Conflict Resolution Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Improved Overall Wellbeing

Relationship Awarness

Emotional Intelligence

Identifying Emotions

Self-Regulating Emotions

Emotional Intimacy

Improved Self-Care

Empowerment

Boundaries

Trust-Building

Forgiveness

Emotional Communication

Counseling Pricing

Individual Counseling

$185 per 55-minute session

Couples Counseling

$225 per 55-minute session

Book a Consultation!

Chloé guides lovers through communication breakdowns and into conflict resolution. Learn how to improve your communication, align in conflict resolution, deepen your emotional and physical intimacy, and grow your love. Let’s discuss your relationship goals. Schedule your consultation today!

We are an LGBTQIA+, kink, and gender-affirming practice that welcomes and honors all visible and invisible identities. lovers COUNSELING, LLC does not offer crisis mental health services. If you need immediate support or if you are experiencing a mental health emergency in Colorado, call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255. If you are outside the state of Colorado, please call 988.

Other Services at lovers COUNSELING

LGBTQIA+ Relationship Counseling isn’t the only service offered at lovers COUNSELING.  Other mental health therapy services include Dating Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Sex Therapy, and Divorce Counseling provided by in-person and telehealth in Boulder, CO. To learn more check out our specialties here!