Why work with Jim?
I have an interactive style blending warmth, compassion, attentiveness, and humor. I am humanistic while also 
being realistic. Only doing “chat therapy” does not seem to help many people, although being able to listen carefully is important to me. I see myself as a guide, a resource, a sort of person who helps you uncover and develop who you are and what you need for your self and for your intimate relationship.
Since I enjoy receiving training in a variety of disciplines and approaches, I am an eclectic practitioner. At times a more body-centered approach is what is needed depending on a person’s individualized concerns. Other times a more cognitive, behavioral, educational, or spiritual approach is more appropriate. I emphasize tailoring therapy to each individual and couple.
I believe that paying attention to one’s bodily-felt awareness is important, developing the “observer” or “witness” in oneself. I also believe in learning to enjoy the life-long process of differentiation (self-soothing), so that one can balance independence or autonomy with intimacy or relationship.
Since 1992, I’ve helped people from different economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds on a variety of issues. I specialize in intimacy problems of all sorts: emotional intimacy, couples counseling, and marital therapy, so you can have a healthy marriage or healthy relationship with your intimate partner.
How to Work with Jim; Why Not Online?
I invite you to have an initial consultation for free, in order to meet me and express your goals. Many people want to work consistently with me after their consultation, and set up their first full session at that time. Individuals and couples tend to work with me on a more regular basis in the beginning. Then we talk about the optimal time to practice your new tools, in sessions and outside of sessions, as time goes on.
I have a sliding-scale fee, and I am an “out of network” insurance provider, which means I can give you a HCVA insurance form for our sessions, and many times insurance companies will cover the fee. I can be reached by phone at 303.534.8717, or by email. I have an office near 30th and Arapahoe in Boulder.
Crossroads Gardens
1800 30th, Suite 301
Boulder, CO 80301
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US 36 (the turnpike) becomes 28th street heading north. Turn right and go east on Arapahoe past the 29th Street Mall. Turn left on to 30th heading north for 150 yards. Turn right in to a parking lot just past Jiffy Lube. Cross two speed bumps and park in the covered garage of the Crossroads Gardens Building, 1800 30th Street, Suite 301.
To inquire about working together, please call my confidential number at 303.534.8717 or fill out the required information on my contact form.
