Therapy for Highly Sensitive People online in Colorado
Explore your inner world through an affirming & compassionate lens.
You feel and sense things on a deep level. You’re strongly impacted by other people’s energy and emotions, sometimes to the point of overwhelm.
At some point, someone has told you, “You’re too sensitive.” Parents, teachers, and peers have labeled you as “shy,” “fussy,” and “fragile.”
You often feel anxious and uncomfortable. As if your skin is itching all over, even though there’s nothing to scratch.
In response to certain stimuli — loud sounds, strong smells, harsh lighting, extreme temperatures, and rough textures — it can take a while to recover from the sensory overload.
The world stresses you out. Walking through a crowded grocery store, sitting in rush-hour traffic, having to shout to be heard in a noisy restaurant — it all takes a massive toll on your nervous system. Your energy drains quickly, faster than you can replenish it.
Your brain picks up on everything that’s happening around you — and there’s no ‘off’ switch.
It’s no wonder you’re constantly exhausted.
As a highly sensitive person (HSP), you’ve noticed that the world is not well-designed to support your unique nervous system and processing style.
Over and over again, you’ve been taught to “toughen up” and “get over it.” You wonder, is there something wrong with me? Am I crazy?
You’re used to masking — hiding your emotions, pretending to be comfortable when you’re not, keeping quiet about your needs — so as not to cause a fuss. Along the way, you’ve lost touch with your true self.
You’d like to feel more connected to yourself,
more comfortable in your skin,
and less weighed down by the past.
You’ve come to the right place.
Therapy can help you:
explore your inner world in a kind + curious way
unmask + connect with your authentic self
process + heal from painful experiences
I’m Liz, a highly sensitive therapist…
and I’d love to support you.
Here’s what we might do in our work together.
befriend your nervous system through mind-body practices, decreasing sensory overload & increasing joy
explore your identities, values, and needs
strengthen your relationship to yourself and others
build on your HSP strengths, which may include: empathy, emotional depth, creativity, conscientiousness, vivid imagination, perceptive thinking, ability to notice subtleties and nuances, profound appreciation of beauty, connection with animals and nature
develop compassion toward all parts of you, helping you feel more comfortable, confident, and connected to yourself
use brain-body therapies, like EMDR, IFS, and Brainspotting, to restore & heal your nervous system
It’s possible to thrive, not just survive, as a highly sensitive person.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
Step into a neurodiversity-affirming space, where every part of you is welcome.
I want you to know that your sensitivity is a gift, not a deficit. It’s one of the many ways that nervous systems are wired to process the world.
As an expression of neurodiversity, your sensitive nature deserves to be acknowledged, supported, and celebrated.
FAQs
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Start by exploring the DOES criteria. Psychologist Elaine Aron identified these 4 key traits of HSPs:
Depth of Processing: You tend to think deeply. You have a rich and complex inner world.
Overstimulation: You tend to get overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, and crowded spaces. You startle easily. You have a strong need for quiet and solitude.
Emotional Responsiveness & Empathy: You experience emotions intensely — grief, joy, despair, awe, and the list goes on. You easily pick up on other people’s moods. You feel deep empathy and compassion for others, often feeling their pain as your own.
Sensing the Subtle: You pick up on subtle details that others miss, such as emotional nuances of a conversation, changes in lighting and temperature, and shifts in people’s energy. You have a keen eye for observation.
Research suggests that 15-20% of the population are Highly Sensitive People.
HSP is not a diagnosis or disorder. It is a neurotype — a brain-body system, an expression of neurodiversity. Like any other neurotype, high sensitivity comes with its challenges and benefits.
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Neurodiversity refers to the idea that variations in brain function and information-processing are natural, rather than deficits. It encompasses a wide range of experiences, including high sensitivity, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, twice-exceptional (2e), and giftedness.
The neurodiversity paradigm encourages a more inclusive understanding of human neurology, and emphasizes supporting the specific needs of each person.
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Neurodivergence is a term used to describe individuals whose brains function in ways that differ from what’s considered “typical.” It’s important to note that “typical” is a socially constructed standard that varies across cultures, times, and places. Neurodivergence can include variations in attention, learning, processing styles, communication, social interaction, and sensory needs.
While some neurodivergent conditions come with challenges in a neurotypical world, they can also bring unique strengths and perspectives. Neurodiversity-affirming therapy emphasizes that these differences aren’t inherently negative, but rather reflect the natural diversity of human brains.
Ultimately, the label of “neurodivergent” is a personal one. Therapy with me is an affirming space to explore your experiences and decide what words, if any, feel right for you. Whether you identify as highly sensitive, autistic, ADHD, or a blend of neurotypes, you are welcome here.
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Therapy, designed for highly sensitive people by a highly sensitive therapist, offers a gentle space to feel, heal, and grow. My clients find that through their therapy work, they’re able to build healthier relationships, identify and speak up for their needs, and feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin.
As a holistic therapist, I collaborate with you in your healing process, staying attentive to your needs. Some sessions might focus on developing mind-body practices to alleviate sensory overload and burnout.
At times, we might explore your relationship to different parts of yourself — the inner critic, perfectionistic, judge, and parts that hold pain and grief — through IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems). Another option is to use brain-body modalities, such as EMDR therapy, to process distressing or traumatic experiences.
I will regularly check in on how the therapy space is feeling for you and what you’d like to get out of our work together.
*To learn more about EMDR therapy for highly sensitive people, check out this blog post.
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The length of therapy depends on your needs, your pace & style of processing, and your current life context. At the beginning of our work, we will map out a therapy plan, identifying key goals and themes that you’d like to explore.
To make the most progress, I recommend starting with weekly sessions. This consistent schedule allows us to build a strong foundation and do meaningful work together. As you progress toward your therapy goals, we may adjust the frequency to biweekly or monthly.
If you’re interested in a faster pace, we can explore intensive therapy options, where we condense the work into a shorter timeframe. Click HERE to learn more about accelerated healing through intensive therapy.
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The first step is to schedule a free 15-min consult. We’ll get to know each other and confirm if we’re a great fit to work together.
It’s important to feel comfortable with your therapist, and I want to make sure you feel comfortable with me before we move forward with therapy work. I’m excited to connect with you!
Click HERE to schedule your free consult.
Logistics
I provide online therapy for adults in Colorado. Sessions take place via a secure video-conferencing platform, allowing you the flexibility of attending therapy from your home or other private space.
