LGBTQIA+ Counseling in Boulder, CO
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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!