It’s time to become ALIVE to your life and feel your BEST
Everything I do is based on the belief that you are whole, worthy and valuable.
I believe that your story, your pains, your difficulties and your joys all contribute to your unique self. And that we live in a world that would otherwise wish us to be more or less the same in order for the world to remain comfortable. What I believe my mission is, is to help you be more comfortable with YOU, your feelings, and with your story so that you may feel ALIVE. And that when you come alive, the world benefits from that gift.
Thank you for showing up.
The hardest part in any journey lies in the courage to take that first step. And you did it – you’re here.
I am a believer that we are all interconnected. Our relationships matter most to our wellbeing. And while we are living in a time where we are easily able to connect with one another, we have also never been so isolated and alone. The messages we receive from our greater systems often are at odds with what I know contribute to our wellbeing. Because of that we can often feel stuck, less than, or constantly hustling for “that thing.” We can end up chasing the wrong thing and find ourselves perpetually behind or inadequate.
Our culture often places so much emphasis on outcomes, appearance, and external or material things. I sincerely believe that they are often at the root of our unhappiness. We often are doing the thing we think will help us but it ultimately harms us! We are doing it wrong.
Together we will explore the often painful and uncomfortable spaces within and work from an Inside-Out approach. In doing so, we find that the storms tend to be more universal, we see our common humanity, we develop more self compassion and compassion and empathy for others. When we are our authentic selves, we become more free and our sessions will include plenty of laughing even as we dive into the parts that feel hard.
We were never meant to do this life alone. And yet – so many of us are often sold on false narratives that “it’s just you” or have been invalidated, shamed, or traumatized by oppressive systems on the larger scale or within our own homes.
My pride in the work is to help you become your best self, the one who is not merely living, but the one who is truly alive.
Feeling it all, skin in the game, open to heartbreak, receptive to joy.
Facing our pain is not easy (I know this well!). But I know deeply that when we do the right kind of hard, our efforts are fruitful beyond measure. Let’s face this together.
Anne Bliss Niess, MA, LPC
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I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado- Boulder and my Master of Arts in clinical counseling and marriage and family therapy through Pacifica Graduate Institute. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. With over 10 years in the field of mental health, I have worked in various inpatient and outpatient settings honing different skill sets and therapy styles. While I am currently in a private practice setting, I pride myself in community outreach, continuing education, listening to the latest podcasts, reading books, brushing up my skills, learning and growing from my peers, my personal experiences, and my commitment to my own mental health. I am dedicated to myself so that I can be dedicated to you.
I work with individuals in Colorado who are invested in making change and may be seeking psychotherapy for…
Depression
Life Transitions
Low Self-Worth
Perfectionism
Poor Body Image
Anxiety
Sports Performance
Existential Questioning
Motherhood Issues
Desire to Change Patterns
Relationship Issues (To Self And/Or Others)
Ineffective Communication
Grief
Stress
Burnout
Desire to To Live life Differently
Desire More Meaning in Life
Services & fees
Individual Counseling
$180 per session
Couples Counseling
$195 per session
Please note: I do not contract directly with Insurance, but will provide a Superbill that you may submit to insurance for reimbursement.
Get in Touch
Our journey together begins here
Please fill out the form below to get in touch and schedule a 15-minute consultation with my practice. For therapy to be most successful, the relationship between client and the therapist matters most. If for any reason I ‘m not the right fit, I’ll do my best to offer appropriate referrals.