Business Details
29 Years
experience
Licensed Psychologist in Fort Collins, CO
Austin Sharon P Psyd is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 32 years of clinical experience, specializing in individual and couples therapy. Our practice integrates interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and mindfulness to help clients achieve emotional healing and relational harmony. We offer evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, trauma, and chronic medical conditions while emphasizing holistic well-being. Our equine-assisted therapy program leverages the therapeutic presence of horses to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.With a foundation built on 26 years of private practice, we combine advanced training in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to create personalized treatment plans. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive care informed by the latest advancements in mental health research. We prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop sustainable solutions for lasting personal growth.
Services
Couples Psychotherapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Trauma Recovery
Mindfulness-Based Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 32 years of clinical experience with 26 years in private practice
- Level 3 PACT certification for advanced couples therapy training
- Equine-assisted therapy program with safety-certified horses
- Specialized expertise in trauma recovery and chronic condition management
- Integration of mindfulness and interpersonal neurobiology research
Services
Couples Psychotherapy
Our couples therapy program utilizes PACT methodology to improve emotional connection and conflict resolution. We help partners develop present-moment awareness of nonverbal cues and attachment patterns. Through real-time intervention, we teach skills for maintaining mutual respect and emotional safety during disagreements while addressing underlying developmental factors affecting relationship dynamics.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
This experiential program uses horse interactions to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation. Clients learn boundary setting and leadership skills through guided activities with therapy horses. The sessions focus on somatic awareness and present-moment processing in natural settings, leveraging horses' unique ability to reflect human emotional states and facilitate trauma resolution.
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual therapy approach combines relational and somatic techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and chronic health challenges. We help clients develop self-compassion while exploring lifestyle factors affecting mental wellness. The treatment integrates energy psychology techniques and functional medicine principles to address both psychological symptoms and their physiological underpinnings through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
People
Austin Sharon P Psyd
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 32+ years clinical experience specializing in trauma recovery and relationship therapy. Certified PACT Level 3 practitioner and equine-assisted psychotherapy specialist. Integrates neuroscience research with holistic wellness approaches for comprehensive mental health treatment.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and equine-assisted therapy. Our approach integrates interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer equine therapy for individuals without horse experience?
Yes, our equine-assisted therapy program requires no prior horse experience. Sessions focus on ground-based interactions that promote emotional awareness and regulation through guided activities with therapy horses in natural settings.
How do you address chronic health conditions in therapy?
We incorporate functional medicine principles to examine lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep that affect mental health. Our holistic approach addresses the mind-body connection to improve symptoms of chronic conditions through psychological and physiological interventions.
What can couples expect during therapy sessions?
Couples will learn to recognize destructive interaction patterns and develop new communication skills. Sessions focus on real-time conflict resolution, attachment pattern exploration, and building emotional safety through nonverbal awareness exercises and structured interventions.
How do you incorporate mindfulness into treatment?
Mindfulness techniques are integrated throughout treatment to develop present-moment awareness. Clients learn to observe thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which helps regulate emotional responses and break habitual reaction patterns during individual and couples sessions.
