“Lauren is one of those rare professionals who is both open-minded and solidly grounded. She helps her clients sort through their struggles, re-discover their own unique personal truth and find practical, down to earth ways to improve their lives. As a life improvement colleague, I would recommend Lauren as a therapist to anyone who is looking for an educated and fresh, integrative perspective. ”
LAUREN STOKES, MA, LPC
Founder, Head Clinician & Supervisor
Gestalt Equine Psychotherapist (GEP)
Certified Synergetic Play Therapist
Accepting a limited number of clients for
nature-based & equine-assisted counseling and consulting.
970-447-2008
lauren@createconnectivity.org
I've always had a deep curiosity about the human psyche. What brings meaning to people's lives? How can people let their light shine and live joyfully despite past, present, and future challenges? Throughout my life I've found myself searching for ways to ease the pain or challenges faced by those around me. I'm inspired by the desire to find more meaning and fulfillment in life through exploring the relationships we have with self, others, and the world around us.
It is this curiosity and love for human growth and healing that led me to complete a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver. I chose an emphasis in couple and family counseling because I believe that even as individuals, our world is shaped by our most precious (and often challenging!) relationships - love and family. My thirst for integrative, meaningful, and unique approaches to counseling led me to complete a number of supplemental certifications, workshops, and training to create more depth and diversity in the approach and perspective I offer my clients.
CREDENTIALS
Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #0013079
Colorado Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFTC) #13446 (inactive)
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Couple & Family Track
University of Colorado Denver
B.S., Psychology (minors Sociology & Cultural Geography)
University of Denver
Animals and Human Health Certificate (Animal-Assisted Therapy)
University of Denver
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy / Gestalt Equine Studies
Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, Colorado
Hakomi Graduate - Hakomi: Mindfulness-based Somatic Psychotherapy
The Hakomi Institute, Boulder, CO
EMDR: Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Maiberger Institute, Boulder/Denver, CO
Attachment & Emotion Regulation (Interpersonal Neurobiology)
Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT): Intro Seminar
Intro to Sensory Experiencing (Trauma-Informed Counseling)
Animal Assisted Therapy Team - Registered by Professional Therapy Dogs of Colorado