I attended consultation groups and referred to Dr. Boynton frequently while we were practicing…read moretogether in Austin for two years. Dr. Boynton is a highly skilled therapist with deep compassion and care for clients. What stood out to me most is her ability to balance keen clinical insight with warmth, humanity, and humor. I received nothing but exceptional feedback from people who I referred to Dr. Boynton. Fort Collins is lucky to have such a talented therapist. If you are considering starting therapy for the first time or resuming, I highly recommend working with Dr. Boynton.

Dr. Boynton worked for me for almost 2 years so I can readily attest to her skills. She is an…read moreincredibly thoughtful clinician who has a wonderful passion for her work. I have had many therapists work for me over the past 2 decades and she was one of the best. She has a fantastic understanding of human dynamics and is able to put that into practice in a way that feels very authentic and caring. She has continued to seek out additional training and knowledge which is essential in a field that is constantly changing. I saw many clients improve dramatically under her care and I always knew they were receiving the best treatment possible. Whether it was an individual or a couple, and regardless of the presenting issue, I always felt confident that Dr. Boynton was rendering extremely high quality therapy. Anyone working with Dr. Boynton can be assured they are in the best hands possible.

Empathic, genuine, and sharp as a tack. I've never felt more known or cared for in a professional…read morecapacity. She offers flexibility with both in person and virtual care. Exceptionally talented in treating trauma (in my humble opinion). Much gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Crowe (Betsy).

Betsy Crowe is an incredibly skilled and caring therapist, and I would recommend her to anyone. I…read morehave worked alongside her on and off for the past 10 years and regularly consult with her, and I am always so impressed by her knowledge, as well as the nuanced and compassionate perspective she brings to her work. On top of that, she has a way of being that is very welcoming and has a great sense of humor. Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, and if you're searching, I can't recommend Dr. Crowe enough. I feel confident that anyone who finds their way to Dr. Crowe would find themselves in good hands!

Working with Emily Brown has truly changed my life. I came to them looking for support and healing,…read moreand what I found was a deeply skilled, compassionate, and grounded therapist who truly gets it. Their somatic approach helped me connect to my body in ways I didn't even know I needed. They hold space so gently but also hold you accountable in a way that feels empowering--not pushy. I've grown so much in our time together--emotionally, mentally, and physically. If you're looking for a therapist who is not only knowledgeable but also kind, intuitive, and deeply present, I can't recommend Emily enough. This kind of work can be vulnerable, but with them, I always feel supported and safe. Do yourself a favor and reach out.

I was going to Radical Healing LLC at 2001 S Shields St Building D here in Fort Collins for help…read morewith PTSD. I was seeing Steve Stinnett and he is too green of a therapist at this moment. He doesn't have his license. He doesn't know how to treat a person with PTSD and when I tried to answer his questions he kept telling me to tone my voice down and stop using negative words about myself. That may not sound like a big deal but it was my third session. I've never been treated for PTSD before. When he told me for the last time to lower my voice I shut down and said I had to leave. He would not let me leave the office ordered me to stay. I finally just got up and left. The next day He apologized and said he was getting ahead of himself and realized I have trauma I need to release. It was only my third session he didn't give me any coping skills to work on until this week. He also kept telling me to go to a psychiatrist for my med check and would forget and not give me a name. So yesterday day he left the country and I text him to give me the name so I can make an appointment. I also emailed his clinical director Dr. Bernadette Pivarunas to see if she could help give me a name of someone I can make an appointment with. She sent an email and accused me of all types of inappropriate behavior and will no longer serve me. They terminated my appointments with them. They left me out in the cold and wanted me to act like I didn't have PTSD when I am in therapy. She said I was abusive, unaccountable for my behavior and all types of other things. My whole point of posting this is that this organization I learned today has other complaints against this Bernadette person. If you are seeking mental health support this is not the place to go for it. Now I am in a worse place from it and have to seek new support. Please be cautious if anyone recommends them to you. They have no professional ethics and they could set you back mentally deeper into a spiral like they did me. This is a very cruel act in my opinion and I had trust Mr. Stinnett when he told me I was in a safe place to express myself. How is a person with PTSD supposed to behave when speaking about their trauma?

I had the good fortune to have been assisted by Dr Rodden during a terribly difficult time. She…read morealone understood my situation and the forces at play, better than even myself (guess that's the idea..!). I will always be greatful for her strength and insights. She is a master of differentiation. Self, situation, the things that might be ameliorated and those things that might be insormountable. A blessing for those to whom the opportunity manifests.

Dr Rodden has seen several members of my family including myself. Dr Rodden has years of experience…read moreproviding therapy and she has been extremely helpful in helping all of us. I appreciate that she actively listens and offers practical suggestions. She is professional, caring, and respectful! I highly recommend Dr Rodden for individual, couple or family counseling!

Therapist was fine but i was entirely put off by their assertiveness on collecting payment, AND by…read morehow antiquated and unsecure their payment strategy is. Regarding the latter, they want credit card info typed into a PDF and emailed; there are dozens of secure invoicing and payment options out there but seems like THEY want the actual CC numbers despite how unadvisable that is anymore. I had to cancel on a same day appointment for a legit reason, and they charged full payment hours before the appointment was scheduled. Its like they're giddy to make a free buck. After I paid for a different session both me and my partner were still contacted multiple times about payment. It seems like there's a complete absence of any system of billing, tracking payment, etc. Similar to another reviewer, we paid $180, with a hard stop at 45 minutes. We stopped going, mostly due to the odd vibe of the place when it came to money. I understand it's a business, but maybe go about it in a way that feels like clients' well-being is also a goal. Check (former) employee reviews on Glassdoor for some of their perspectives about the place. Wish I had seen those prior. Aligns with my experience on the assertive money-making vibe of the place. And raises a lot of other concerns. summary: therapist was fine but the business/admin side of it all seemed awful. There must be better options.

I had a few sessions with Alyssa Lapp and she was by far the WORST THERAPIST I have ever had. I…read morecan't believe she even has a license and is working as a therapist. She can't hide her own thoughts in her facial expressions -- which seems like something a trained therapist would know how to do. I said something political in a session that must have offended her point of view because her face changed instantly. In the subsequent sessions, when I asked for her advice, she would simply say, "It's whatever you think." Over and over. I told her I really wanted her professional opinion, but I still got nothing more out of her. I did not schedule with her again. I still want a refund! :) Luckily, I now have a fantastic therapist whom I trust and who gives great advice for me to try out. I'm very happy I dropped Alyssa. My guess is that if you're a young, cute white woman, you will click just fine with her, but not if you fall into any other categories.

UNCARING, INCOMPETENT, UNPROFESSIONAL My teenage daughter has been waiting to see a psychiatrist…read moredue to severe anxiety and OCD. She skipped a session with her skating coach (the only thing that makes her feel slightly better) and my husband took time off work to meet with nurse practitioner BRITTANY at 9:30 am. At 9:35, AFTER the appointment was supposed to start, we received a call informing us that her appointment has been CANCELLED because Heart Centered sent us the wrong paperwork and they JUST figured it out. My daughter is hysterical, my husband has lost time from work, and I am furious.

From the owner: I'd like to tell you a little about the counseling and therapy work we do at Heart-Centered…read moreCounseling in Northern Colorado. I understand it takes courage to look for counseling, and to have found this page. I'm delighted you're here. Being here usually means you're hurting in some way. Maybe you're experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, or other sorts of emotional distress. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, and life feels out of your control: You don't know how you're going to make it through. Whatever's happening, whatever's brought you here today, the counselors and therapists at Heart Centered Counseling are here just for you. Here, you'll find just the right match for the counseling you most need: You might be searching for a: Marriage counselor Family counselor Psychotherapist Child psychologist Perhaps you're looking for a: Mental health clinic Addiction treatment center Drug addiction treatment center. Or maybe you searched for a psychiatrist. Whatever your mental health need, you've come to the right place. This is a safe place to turn to. And a helpful one. Life's difficult sometimes. As therapists and counselors, we'll help calm your painful emotions, and help you navigate your life without feeling out of control or overwhelmed. Any one of our counselors will support you in building the life you deserve. Through counseling, we'll offer you relief today...

I've been thinking about doing this for a long time. By long time I mean ... well, sixteen years,…read morelonger than Yelp has existed. I saw Francis from 1988 to 1998. I may be off a year at both ends, but it hardly matters. I initially went in for a joint session with my father, a hateful, bigoted, abandoning, alcoholic and unrepentant jerk. The session did little good in the end save assuage my father's guilt for being all of the above. I was a wreck over my mother's death, which happened four years earlier, and needed someone to talk to. The girl I was dating at the time was an emotional icebox, and Francis seemed a nice enough man. He also offered at the time a sliding scale for poor sods like me, which I appreciated. I can't tell you how many times I saw him in all those years. I went in whenever I had the cash, which wasn't a lot, and life was beating me down, which was happening all the fucking time. I had no one to talk to, and Francis, admittedly, comes across as a decent listener. He's decent. Not great. Oftentimes I felt he hadn't heard a word I said, interrupting me or redirecting me with little acknowledgement that he heard me. Perhaps in these intervening years he's improved, though it's a moot point, since I see he's gone off to Costa Rica for a Peace Corps assignment. So, listening. On a scale of 1 to 10, Francis scores a solid 3. I needed an 8 or 9. Therapy. Did I get better? Did my life improve? No, on both counts. My needs weren't met with Francis, who was convinced that I had to maintain a relationship with my father in order to "get better." I gave that a go. It was a phenomenal disaster that ended up doing great harm to me. As for my career, he, Francis, said something horrifying, something that has stuck with me to this day. He said, "You must sell yourself, Shawn, then become yourself." I must, in other words, be inauthentic and unreal before, bowing before my paymasters, I "become" myself. It's unethical and unreasonable on multiple levels, that advice; that it came from an ex-priest, both Catholic and Buddhist, floored me. It still does over two decades later. Francis had no interest in me finding or discovering myself. His push was always toward that long, gray line of American manhood: the corporate job, the cog job, the 9-to-5 grind. He was convinced that was the "healthy" thing to do. (Note: when a psychologist uses that term with you--"healthy"--run screaming in the other direction. It's a trite and shallow term full of bullshit and psychobabble. "Healthy" more often than not means "doing things my way.") But the truly healthy thing for me was to pursue my real and lifelong passion, which, after 2003, I finally ginned the courage to do (writing). Francis knew of my passion for it back then; so why did he ignore it utterly? Even if he claims ignorance of such a passion, the question becomes--why? Wasn't that his job, to learn of such things? He convinced me instead to complete my teacher training and slope into the classroom, which I ended up doing for many years, until another doctor, measuring my blood pressure, warned me to make a choice. I was miserable as a teacher. I hated it. When I expressed reservations about continuing as one, ol' Francis got on me pretty good. I was flirting with disaster, he said. Yes, I was. I was listening to him. So, therapy. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give Francis a 2. Francis eventually got tired of seeing me. I must have been too much for him. I was threatening his perfect record of perfect automatons he'd turned out of his practice. One day he told me I was clinically depressed, then "fired" me and referred me to a psychiatrist so I could be put on antidepressants. Still trusting in his counsel, I met with the psychiatrist, who after a ten-minute consult gave me a prescription for prozac and tracedone. The asshole charged my insurance $200, and told me to meet him in three months. For the next three years I felt like a bowl of moldering tapioca pudding. I soon couldn't afford the psychiatrist's fees, as I had quit my teaching job and went out on my own as a professional tutor. I got tired of feeling absolutely nothing, which is what antidepressants are designed to do, so I quit them, not knowing that doing so is potentially deadly. For me, it was. I nearly killed myself in 2001. So, follow-up and compassion. Francis scores a 0 on a scale of 1 to 10. He let me fall through the cracks. I didn't need medication; I didn't need his continual warnings of doom and gloom with respect to my father and my profession; I didn't need to be "fired." I needed a fucking friend, not a bully, and certainly not another father figure. He should've figured that out. That was his job. He didn't do it. But hey--he got probably $10,000 from me over all those years, which I suppose he can use in Costa Rica. While there, I hope he takes a long and sunny time to consider whether he should remain a psychotherapist. My vote, and advice, would definitely be no.

Francis helped my husband and I with marriage counseling for about a year. Francis was fabulous in…read moreevery way. We were on the verge of a divorce and Francis helped us learn to communicate and listen to each other. That was 10 years ago, and our marriage continues to thrive, and we STILL refer back to lessons and approaches that we learned from Francis. If you are looking for marriage counseling, I highly recommend Francis.