Joel Schwartz

PsyD

You are not your disorder or your symptoms. You are a wonderfully complex human with painful wounds and awe-inspiring strengths - much like the rest of us. We can work together to remove the layers of armor, defenses, ineffective coping strategies, and scar tissue to find the person underneath - the person you are meant to be. Together, we can help you thrive with happiness and meaning despite an often difficult world. I look forward to meeting you, fellow human.

I specialize in psychodynamic and humanistic therapies - forms of therapy that see the whole person, not just a label or a symptom. I further utilize tools from other therapies to best serve each client with whom I work. I specialize in psychological testing/assessment of adolescents and adults.

I work with many autistic and attention challenged individuals from a Neurodiversity perspective. This sees neurological differences as valid and valuable, and recognizes that the idea of "normal" changes by society and context. I am affirming of neurological differences and teach people to embrace their differences and use them constructively.

Please be reminded on my standard 24-hour cancellation policy. If sessions are cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged for the session. Your place in my calendar is held specifically for you. I am licensed in California and Colorado.