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COUNSELING, LLC
Referrals & Resources
I am not accepting new clients at this time. If you're looking for a therapist, here are some folks I would recommend! I'm also listing some of my favorite neurodivergence, trauma, and faith-based mental health resources. Take good care! -Lydia
Counselor Referrals
Here are some of my close colleagues who practice on the Front Range in Colorado. They are wonderful clinicians and have beautiful hearts.
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Lindsey Mullins, MA, LPC, RPT™
Collective for Psychological Wellness (DBT therapy)
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You can also search for Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trained clinicians on this directory.
Orthodox Christian Counselor Referrals
Are you an Orthodox Christian and hoping to find an Orthodox therapist? Here is a directory from Mental Health Ministries, an initiative of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops. To be listed on this directory, you must confirm that you are an Orthodox Christian in good standing (this is separately also confirmed by your priest), are licensed to practice, and wish to be a resource to Orthodox Christians!
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Simply input your zip code into the search bar, and then view the profiles of providers who can offer therapy to you.
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Mental Health Ministries Directory
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Also see Orthodox Christian Resources below for my favorite resources that integrate Orthodox faith and psychology.
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Neurodivergence Resources
Here are some resources for understanding, celebrating, and caring for your (or your loved one's!) neurodivergent brain.
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Autism Society, Boulder County
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Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L
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Sensory Soothing/ Sensory Diets
for kids (Growing Hands On Kids),
for adults (Neurodivergent Insights)
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Blue Heron Healing Arts - local Front Range organization that offers Relational Unmasking groups online & in person
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What is executive functioning?
Interoception and sensory processing challenges​​
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The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
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Neurodivergence and Eating Challenges
Coping with Trauma Resources
Here are some of my favorite resources on understanding and coping with trauma symptoms.
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Books
Janina Fisher, Transforming The Living Legacy of Trauma​
Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score
Dan Siegel, Mindsight
Bethany Saltman, Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment​
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Coping Skills
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills: Website 1, Website 2
Vagus nerve stimulation exercises
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Other
Christian Counseling Resources
Here are some of my favorite faith-based resources.
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Christian Books on Attachment and Trauma Healing
Aundi Kolber, Try Softer
Aundi Kolber, Strong Like Water​
Curt Thompson, Anatomy of the Soul
Krispin Mayfield, Attached to God
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Life of the Beloved - Henri Nouwen
In the Name of Jesus - Henri Nouwen
The Next Right Thing - Emily P Freeman (also see her podcast
Kate Bowler - books, podcast, substack
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Orthodox Christian Counseling Resources
Resources on Faith and Mental Health from Assembly of Bishops
Healing the Unresolved - podcast by Fr Joshua Makoul, an Orthodox priest and a trauma counselor. Also see his books, Healing your Wounded Soul and Healing Work
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Fr Stephen Muse, Treasure in Earthen Vessels
Summer Kinard, Of Such is the Kingdom​ (book), Disability Resources​​
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Presbytera Julie Honeycutt, Christian IFS & additional resources​
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OCAMPR (Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion) - here is their youtube channel with talks from the annual conference. Some favorites include:
*Summer Kinard (OCAMPR talk), "Autistic Patients as Sacred Persons"​
*Presbytera Julie Honeycutt (OCAMPR talk), "Bringing Healing to Painful Memories with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model of Therapy"
*Christian Gonzales (OCAMPR talk),"Mischievous Foes or Misunderstood Friends? How Befriending our Passions Could Heal our Wounds"
(Also see my own OCAMPR talks on my Orthodox Christian Counseling page)