Hi, I’m Maggie.
Maybe you’re thinking – why should I choose you? How will you be able to help me? Or– Colorado is saturated with therapists, what makes you any different? Well, this is why – Yes, I’ve had all the schooling, I even graduated Summa-Cum Laude from my master’s program. I’ve completed various internships, I have a broad range of experience working in both public and private practice settings, but… so has everyone else. What I bring forward is authenticity and experience, I’ve experienced a whole lot of life. I’ll just put it out there, I’ve struggled a lot. But I’ve also experienced a lot of success because I’m fiercely stubborn, passionate, curious and motivated. I have always been the type of person to forge my own path and sometimes that has meant doing it the hard way.. Of course, I could spew on about what I’ve read from this or that textbook or article but that’s not what I solely rely on. I incorporate evidence-based practice with my own personal experience whether it be - anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, finding purpose, difficult life transitions, addiction, divorce, etc. I believe when two people share a deeply challenging experience that’s both painful and messy, a kinship and “we’re from the same tribe” type of bond is created and I don’t think that can be replicated otherwise.
I have a warm and conversational personal style, with a non-judgmental and compassionate attitude. I specialize in working with individuals 18-40 dealing with difficult life transitions, and substance abuse. My approach as a clinician is integrative, collaborative, and solution-focused. Since each client is uniquely themselves, I tailor the therapeutic experience to meet the individual’s specific needs. As a clinician, I strive to uncover my clients' values, strengths, and abilities in order to facilitate growth and change. I help my clients identify their goals and then we come up with a plan by creating actionable steps. I utilize a variety of modalities that include Psychodynamic, Narrative, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Attachment Theory.
My first experience with therapy wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. I was first acquainted with therapy when I was 15 years old. As an adolescent struggling to find my way, my parents set me up with a therapist. The therapist was a very nice man, I’ll give him that but we couldn’t have been more different. He was 50 years older than me and felt more like a grandfather figure. I wasn’t able to open up or form a connection, I mean we had absolutely nothing in common. I remember thinking “how could he possibly understand what I’m going through”. This is when I first understood the significance of relatedness, shared experience and the importance of finding a good fit in therapy.
A little bit about me, I’m an outdoor enthusiast, I’m a fly fisherwoman, a backpacker, a sailor. I love to garden and get my hands dirty; dahlias are my specialty and I’ve recently taken up cultivating mushrooms. I enjoy yoga, reading, cooking, traveling, exploring, scuba diving, foraging for berries and mushrooms and really anything that gets me outside! I’m also into self-growth and healing my own personal wounds and traumas so I can show up for my clients and be my very best.
Times of transition can be some of the most challenging moments in life. They can throw us into a whirlwind and leave us feeling stressed out and vulnerable. Life can feel chaotic until you find your new normal and with that comes a new sense of stability and sometimes an even more authentic and empowered version of yourself, as you fought hard to find your new sense of balance.
Transitions can come in many forms, ranging from expected changes like entering the workforce after graduating from college, getting married, or moving to a new city. To unexpected changes such as the sudden loss of a loved one, losing a job or receiving a scary medical diagnosis. Despite being difficult and unavoidable, transitions allow us to see what we are made of as we gain new personal skills and we develop a greater awareness of ourselves. They can also be times of growth and healing.