Taya Matoy, Psychotherapist

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have been in private practice for about 14 years. I have been the Director of Counseling at CU Boulder for the Upward Bound Program for about 18 years. I have extensive experience in the domestic relations (family Law) Court, and have served as a Child & Family Investigator (CFI), a Parental Responsibilities Evaluataor (PRE) and a Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker (PCDM). I have taught at the post graduate level and served as an academic advisor for graduate students. I am a bi-racial, and multicultural psychotherapist and I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

I believe the greatest journey and love affair that any of us can have is with ourselves firstly. Each journey is filled with bittersweet adventure, and the warrior in you is able to handle it. We meet guides along the way that walk with us for awhile. I am honored to be part of your journey if you so choose.

Iissue I can help with: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, stress, addiction, flife transitions, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, self esteem, sexual abuse and/or assault, victims of crime, spirituality, family conflict, coping skills, substance abuse evaluations, divorce issues, co-parenting issues, and divorce consultation in Colorado.

Modalities:

Cognitive Behavioral, Adlerian, compassion focused, cultural sensitivity, Family Systems, Gestalt, Humanistic, Mindfulness based, Buddhist based philosphy, Person-Centered, Relational, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused, Motivaltional Interviewing, Narrative, and Integrative as may be needed.

I work with all kinds of folks and I believe that when we are able to love, trust and extend compassion to ourselves, we learn healthy boundaries and are able to reinforce them in a healthy, kind manner and let go of trying to 'push the river.' Learning which battles to engage in and how, and when to let go is a lifelong journey that everyone struggles with. Its helpful to have a professional who can mirror reality back to you in a positive and healthy way.

I work with individuals, adults, adolescents, and people with disabilities and twice gifted individuals, and families when needed.