About Jeff
I am an LPCC with extensive training and personal experience with body-based psychotherapy. My practice is focused on helping you develop greater somatic awareness so you can build a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Biography
Growing up as a younger sibling with divorced parents, much of my early life involved trying to anticipate the needs of my family in order to keep the peace. This vigilance and need to attune to my surroundings left me more focused on the feelings of others than my own. For much of my life, I was not even aware of what I might want or need for myself, until I found body psychotherapy. I first discovered this type of therapy after a traumatic car accident. This work helped me recover from the acute trauma of the accident and uncover long-standing blockages in my life. Therapy supported me in building a life that was more aligned with my true needs and values. This practice continues to support me in navigating new challenges and finding meaning in an ever-changing life.
My work and philosophy as a body psychotherapist has been influenced by a wide range of life experiences. My training in improvisational jazz taught me the importance of being in the present moment, letting go of expectations, and non-judgmental listening. In addition, my passion for rock-climbing connected me to the strength of my body, allowing me to discharge energy from stressful days, and taught me how to break down challenges into smaller parts and embrace a process mindset.
Growing up in a Jewish family in the multicultural city of Los Angeles, I have always been curious about similarities and differences across cultures and the impacts of privilege and marginalization. I further explored these interests at UCLA where I received my BA in Cultural Anthropology.
After graduating, I started a promising career in a medical device startup company. Although inspired by the mission of the company and excited by the potential of financial stability, the reality of the work environment left me feeling undervalued, stressed, and burnt out. My quest for a more sustainable and fulfilling career eventually led me to work as a Pilates instructor and then as a climbing coach, where I worked with climbers of all ages and backgrounds on goal setting, emotion regulation, and positive self talk.
While I loved working with climbers, I found myself wanting to broaden my skillset and help more people on a deeper level. This brought me to Boulder, Colorado, where I received my MA in Somatic Counseling at Naropa University. This program provided training in body psychotherapy with an emphasis on social and multicultural justice, and offered a blend of humanistic, contemplative, and body-based approaches to psychotherapy. Prior to private practice, I worked at CU Boulder within their Early Intervention program for substance use as well as with the Collegiate Recovery Community, supporting individuals looking for more balance and wellness in their lives.
Now, I’m excited to continue supporting individuals in the Colorado community through a therapeutic practice that encourages mind-body awareness through empathic listening and unconditional positive regard.