In some families, kids are not allowed to talk about emotional things, express negative sentiments, or complain. “We don’t talk about feelings (or negative things) in this family – so go to your room and don’t come out until you’re good company.” If parents don’t acknowledge their own feeling states,
Because success/expertise demands enormous headspace, focus, and many hours of intense effort every day, there is little time for messy emotional material and personal/relational life easily gets sidelined. If this resonates with you, I work with people who excel at solving complex, highly technical problems, i.e., people who enjoy their
So the way we are all learning to gain media attention is to provide provocative, stimulating, and overstimulating material. So here’s an image: What thoughts and feelings does this image bring up for you? Psychoanalysis has the means for you to clarify your position on this and all other provocative
Psychedelic therapies (MDMA, Ketamine, LSD, Psilocybin, Ayahuasca) are becoming more available and can help provide relief or expand/explore our consciousness. I don’t facilitate psychedelic experiences but help you talk through and understand your experience. Psychoanalysis is optimally equipped to work with the unconscious and explore and uncover understandings/identifications that are
Most often people seek psychotherapy during a time of personal crisis — when feelings are overwhelming or when there are significant relationship disruptions. As a disciplined systematic approach, Psychotherapy is a way of talking and thinking that provides the kind of understanding that can unravel emotional/relationship problems. It’s a confidential
Counseling may be suitable for people who are dealing with a temporary crisis. Sometimes counseling can help alleviate immediate distress in a very quick 8 – 10 sessions. However, if there are underlying, longstanding problems, these will take more time to resolve. If you’re seeking guidance with a particular issue
Anna Frost\NCPsyA
Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst and Relations Analyst
Boulder Consultation provides a confidential space to talk about, explore and work through personal issues large and small. For over 25 years, I’ve provided effective ethical treatment for people who are suffering regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.
