Therapist For Anxiety Boulder, CO
Anxiety is clever. It looks like productivity, caretaking, preparation, and perfection. It sounds like a busy mind that never quiets, a loop of what-ifs, and a body that stays braced even when life seems fine on paper. Some days it is a tight chest or a restless stomach. Other days it shows up as irritability, trouble sleeping, or a tendency to overfunction for everyone else while abandoning yourself. If you live with panic, it can arrive without warning and convince you that something is wrong with you or your body.
You are not broken. In fact, your system is doing its best to protect you. Therapy helps your nervous system learn that safety is possible, that you can meet what rises inside you, and that peace is not only available but sustainable.
If you are looking for an anxiety therapist near Boulder who can honor both the emotional and energetic layers of your experience, you’re in the right place. I work in person in Boulder and virtually with clients across Colorado, including Denver and the Front Range.
Finding the right support is everything. I offer free, no-pressure 20-minute discovery calls so we can connect, sense fit, and decide next steps together.
How Anxiety Shows Up
Anxiety rarely arrives as a single symptom. Many clients describe a hum under the surface that keeps them alert, scanning, and second-guessing. You might notice overthinking that crowds out intuition, people-pleasing that leaves you depleted, or a constant sense that you should be doing more. Panic can complicate daily life, making commutes, grocery lines, or social plans feel unpredictable. Even joy can feel suspicious, like it might be taken away.
The intensity of anxiety varies from person to person and day to day. It might be full-blown panic attacks in a grocery aisle, or a constant loop of worry about loved ones and responsibilities that makes it hard to turn your mind off at night. For many, it lives somewhere in between: a tight chest in meetings, a jaw that won’t unclench, decision paralysis over small choices, or a vigilant hum that keeps you “on” even when you’re trying to rest.
Therapy gives you a steady place to put the worry down, study its patterns, and build new pathways. This is not about forcing yourself to “calm down.” It is about teaching your system how to regulate, release, and trust.
My Approach to Therapy for Anxiety
My work blends evidence-based modalities with intuitive awareness so we can treat anxiety at its roots rather than only managing symptoms. A few systems we might work with include:
EMDR helps the nervous system process stored stress responses and traumatic memories that keep you looping.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps you meet the parts of you that worry, predict, or criticize, so they no longer need to run the show.
Somatic therapy invites the body into the room. We build skills for regulation, grounding, and release so calm is not just a thought but a felt experience.
Attachment-based work explores how early patterns shape current relationships with self and others, creating space for secure connection.
Intuitive attunement is available when desired. Many clients appreciate bringing spiritual insight into the process in a grounded, consent-based way.
Sessions are collaborative. We move at your pace, track your capacity, and celebrate every bit of relief and resilience you build. Between sessions, I often offer simple nervous-system practices and “soul work” to help your growth take root in daily life.
What Sessions Feel Like
Safety comes first. We begin by understanding how anxiety moves through your mind and body and by naming what triggers it. You will learn practical tools for the moments that feel overwhelming and deeper processes for the patterns that feel stuck. Together we practice listening for your inner Yes and No. Over time, clients describe a quieter mind, a softer body, and a clearer connection to their own voice.
Anxiety Therapy vs. General Therapy
General therapy can be supportive, yet anxiety asks for particular care. We pay close attention to physiology, pacing, and titration so you are not flooded. We work with the parts that predict catastrophe, the body that braces for it, and the stories that keep you hustling for safety or love. Relief comes from the inside out, not only from ideas about how you “should” cope.
Results Clients Notice
Clients often share that they can finally exhale. Sleep improves. Panic loses its grip. Boundaries become easier to set and keep. Perfection softens into presence. Many notice more capacity for joy, creativity, and intimacy because their system is no longer running a constant alarm.
Who I Work With
I see adults of all genders and identities. Many of my clients are high-capacity, heart-forward people: caregivers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who have carried a lot for a long time. I also work with clients in midlife who are reevaluating how they want to live, love, and lead. If that sounds like you, you will be met with respect, warmth, and skill.
Location and Accessibility
My practice is based in Boulder, Colorado. I offer therapy in person and via secure telehealth. If you live in Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Louisville, Superior, Golden, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, or anywhere in Colorado, you can access care that fits your schedule and life.
Kristen Brickl, Therapist for Patients with Anxiety
Begin Your Therapy Journey
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important steps in this process. That’s why I offer free, no-pressure 20-minute discovery calls. It gives us a chance to connect, explore what you’re looking for, and see if my approach resonates with you.
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek therapy. You don’t need to wait for things to get worse before reaching out. Therapy can be a proactive choice — a space to nurture your growth, strengthen your inner resources, and step into the next chapter of your life with less anxiety and more clarity and support.
If you’re seeking a therapist in Boulder, CO who can hold space for both your healing and your becoming, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Schedule your free discovery call today and take the first step toward deeper self-connection.
Packages, Sessions, & Investment
Kristen Brickl, LCP & Intuitive Channel
JUMP START THERAPY: 3 SESSION SERIES (60 minute sessions) IN-PERSON or REMOTE ZOOM //$500
DEEP DIVE THERAPY: 6 SESSION SERIES (60 minutes sessions) IN-PERSON or REMOTE ZOOM //$975
60 MINUTE REFRESH SINGLE THERAPY SESSION IN-PERSON or REMOTE ZOOM//$185
50 MINUTE INTUITIVE READING IN-PERSON or REMOTE ZOOM//$177
results
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy
How do I know if therapy can help my anxiety?
If worry is shaping your days, if panic is limiting your life, or if you feel constantly on edge, therapy can help. We will address symptoms and the roots underneath them so relief lasts.
Do you prescribe medication?
I do not prescribe. Some clients choose to work with a prescriber for medication alongside therapy. If you are curious, I can support you in making an informed decision.
How long does anxiety therapy take?
That depends on your goals and history. Many people notice early relief as we build regulation skills. Deeper shifts come from processing the patterns that fuel anxiety. We will create a plan together and adjust as we go.
What if I have panic attacks?
We will build a personalized toolkit for panic, including grounding, breath, and somatic strategies. EMDR and IFS can also reduce the frequency and intensity of panic over time.
I struggle to meditate. Will therapy still work for me?
Yes. We use simple, doable practices that meet your real life. You do not need to meditate perfectly to feel better.
Do you offer virtual sessions outside of Boulder?
Yes. I see clients anywhere in Colorado through secure telehealth. Many people in Denver and across the Front Range choose virtual care for convenience. If you are outside of my Licensed geographics we can talk about other services that might support you.