Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Psychotherapy Services in Boulder, CO
As a practitioner of mindfulness for over forty years, I integrate ancient contemplative traditions with contemporary psychological techniques to support clients facing emotional challenges, self-esteem issues, and relational difficulties. My approach emphasizes somatic awareness, present-centered therapy, and dream work, grounded in over two decades of teaching at Naropa University. With specialized training in Hakomi Integrative Somatics and transpersonal psychology, I create a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore personal growth and transformation.My practice combines developmental and trauma-informed methodologies, alongside experience working with individuals navigating illness, grief, and spiritual exploration. I prioritize cultivating self-acceptance and courage through mindful embodiment, helping clients access their innate wisdom to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and authenticity.
Services
Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Dream Work
Trauma Counseling
Spiritual Exploration
Grief Support
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Self-Esteem Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of mindfulness practice integrated with modern psychotherapy techniques.
- Our somatic-based approach addresses both body and mind for holistic healing.
- We provide specialized trauma-informed care with Hakomi method expertise.
- Our practice combines academic rigor with compassionate, personalized support.
- We maintain ongoing professional engagement through university teaching and mentorship.
What people say
Remarkably skilled
Empathetic listener
Safe emotional space
Gentle precision
Profound personal growth
Services
Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-integrated psychotherapy addresses emotional challenges through present-centered exploration. Combining somatic awareness with cognitive approaches, this therapy supports clients facing anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties. Sessions emphasize cultivating self-compassion while developing practical tools for emotional regulation and personal growth.
Somatic Therapy
Hakomi method-based somatic therapy explores mind-body connections for trauma resolution. This approach uses mindful body awareness to uncover unconscious patterns and develop embodied resilience. Clients learn to regulate nervous system responses through gentle, experiential techniques that promote lasting behavioral change.
Dream Work
Dream exploration reveals unconscious wisdom through symbolic interpretation. This service helps clients uncover hidden patterns and gain fresh perspectives on life challenges. By examining recurring dream motifs, individuals access deeper layers of self-understanding and personal transformation.
Mindfulness Training
Guided mindfulness instruction develops present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills. Drawing from 40 years of personal practice, this service teaches techniques to cultivate mental clarity and compassionate self-observation. Clients learn to navigate difficult emotions with greater ease and acceptance.
Spiritual Counseling
Integrative spiritual counseling explores existential questions and personal meaning. This service supports clients navigating life transitions, illness, or spiritual crises through contemplative frameworks. We examine sacred connections to self, others, and nature to foster holistic healing and expanded awareness.
People
Zimmerman, Cathy
Licensed Psychotherapist
With 40+ years of mindfulness practice, Cathy integrates contemplative traditions with modern psychology. She teaches at Naropa University and has specialized training in Hakomi somatic therapy and transpersonal counseling.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in mindfulness-based, somatic, and transpersonal psychotherapies, incorporating dream work and trauma-informed care to address emotional and spiritual challenges.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, secure online sessions are available for clients seeking flexibility while maintaining consistent therapeutic support.
How does your mindfulness practice inform your therapy?
My 40+ years of mindfulness practice enhances my ability to help clients develop present-moment awareness and cultivate self-compassion during challenging emotional states.
What populations do you work with?
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, spiritual exploration, and those processing illness or traumatic experiences.
How long have you been practicing psychotherapy?
I've maintained a private practice since 1999, complemented by teaching at Naropa University's graduate counseling program since 2000.
What makes your approach unique?
My integration of somatic awareness with contemplative traditions creates a distinctive framework for addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions of healing.
