Business Details
Virtual Psychotherapy & Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Colorado
As a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in mindfulness-based and somatic approaches, I founded Dan Michels Psychotherapy to provide compassionate, integrative care for individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My practice combines the Hakomi Method, Gestalt therapy, and Internal Family Systems with neurobiology and attachment theory, creating a framework for assisted self-discovery that honors each client's intrinsic sanity. Specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration, I offer both virtual sessions across Colorado and in-person ketamine therapy, ensuring accessibility for clients in Boulder, Longmont, and rural areas.With advanced training in PACT couples therapy and somatic experiencing, I prioritize building therapeutic alliances grounded in safety, accountability, and non-judgmental exploration. My commitment to professional excellence is reflected in my certifications as a Hakomi therapist and my ongoing supervision work with psychotherapists seeking to refine their clinical skills.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Psychedelic Integration
Ketamine Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Virtual Therapy
Trauma Counseling
PACT Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Group Supervision
Highlights and features
- We offer free 30-minute initial consultations for all clients
- Specialized expertise in trauma, psychedelic integration, and PACT couples therapy
- LGBTQI+ and polyamory-affirming therapeutic environment
- Combines virtual accessibility with in-person ketamine therapy options
- Licensed supervisor with advanced training in somatic and mindfulness-based modalities
Services
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy combines low-dose ketamine administration with mindfulness-based therapy to treat treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic anxiety. The dissociative effects enhance emotional processing while our therapists guide integration of insights. This evidence-based approach increases neuroplasticity, allowing breakthroughs in therapy sessions that typically take months to achieve through conventional methods.
Couples Therapy
PACT-certified couples therapy focuses on attachment patterns, nervous system regulation, and secure functioning in relationships. We address communication breakdowns, infidelity recovery, and sexual intimacy issues through structured sessions that build conflict resolution skills and deepen emotional connection between partners.
Psychedelic Integration
Specialized support for processing psychedelic experiences helps clients make meaning of non-ordinary states of consciousness. We work with challenging trips, spiritual insights, and subconscious material to create lasting behavioral and cognitive changes through structured integration frameworks.
Individual Therapy
Mindfulness-based somatic therapy addresses trauma, anxiety, and depression through body-centered awareness. Using Hakomi principles, we explore core beliefs and behavioral patterns in a safe environment that promotes self-discovery and lasting personal transformation through compassionate self-inquiry.
Clinical Supervision
Individual and group supervision for mental health professionals combines somatic therapy techniques with clinical skill development. Supervisees receive guidance on trauma work, ethical practice, and specialized modalities like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in a supportive professional development environment.
People
Dan Michels
Psychotherapist & Supervisor
Licensed psychotherapist with 20+ years experience in mindfulness-based somatic therapy. Certified Hakomi therapist and PACT Level 2 trained couples counselor. Specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration. Holds MA degrees in Transpersonal Psychology and International Human Rights.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in Hakomi therapy, PACT couples therapy, somatic experiencing, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrating mindfulness and attachment theory.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide secure virtual therapy for Colorado residents, including individual and couples counseling across Boulder, Longmont, and rural areas.
What is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?
KAP combines ketamine's neurochemical effects with psychotherapy to treat depression, PTSD, and trauma, enhancing emotional processing and neuroplasticity.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider; clients should verify coverage details with their insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Do you work with LGBTQI+ clients?
Yes, I provide affirming therapy for LGBTQI+ individuals and couples exploring gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship structures.
What types of supervision do you offer?
I provide individual and group clinical supervision for psychotherapists, focusing on trauma work, somatic approaches, and professional development.
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