Business Details
37 Years
experience
Advanced Existential Therapy Training in Boulder, CO
The Boulder Psychotherapy Institute has been training therapists in Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP) and Gestalt Therapy since 1989. Our approach interweaves existential and psychodynamic insights with Gestalt techniques, fostering deep personal and professional growth. We serve as a hub for therapist community building in the Boulder-Denver area, offering training programs, a therapist directory, networking opportunities, and community events.Our faculty includes seasoned professionals with decades of experience in existential therapy, relational training, and experiential modalities. We prioritize creating spaces for collaboration, education, and holistic healing through workshops, supervision, and online resources.
Services
Therapist Training
AEP Certification
Therapist Directory
Community Workshops
Relational Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Online Resources
Supervision Services
Networking Events
Existential Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of expertise in existential and Gestalt therapy training.
- Our faculty includes internationally recognized authors and therapy innovators.
- We provide a unique relational training model emphasizing 'the spirit of play.'
- We host Colorado's largest therapist networking community and events.
- Our graduates gain access to a comprehensive certification program in AEP.
What people say
Transformative training
Supportive community
Expert instructors
Practical techniques
Valuable networking
Services
Therapist Training
Our therapist training programs focus on Applied Existential Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy. We provide advanced certification, workshops, and supervision for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their clinical skills. Our training emphasizes relational approaches, experiential learning, and existential frameworks to enhance therapeutic effectiveness.
Therapist Directory
The therapist directory connects clients with qualified professionals in the Boulder-Denver area. Therapists receive visibility through detailed profiles, while clients access curated matches based on specialty areas and treatment approaches. The directory supports local practitioners through community engagement tools.
Community Workshops
Community workshops cover existential therapy techniques, relational training, and professional development topics. These events foster collaboration among mental health professionals through lectures, skill-building sessions, and networking opportunities. Participants gain practical tools applicable to diverse clinical settings.
Relational Therapy
Relational therapy programs focus on improving interpersonal connections through existential frameworks. Our approach addresses relationship dynamics, personal meaning, and emotional growth. Therapists learn to integrate these principles into client care, emphasizing authentic engagement and therapeutic presence.
Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt therapy training develops skills in present-moment awareness and experiential techniques. Our programs teach therapists to work with clients' immediate experiences to resolve psychological conflicts. This approach emphasizes self-awareness, personal responsibility, and holistic healing practices.
People
Betty Cannon
President and Founder
Founder of AEP with doctorates in literature and psychology. Professor Emerita at Colorado School of Mines, author of 'Sartre and Psychoanalysis,' and practicing therapist for 30+ years. Trains therapists globally.
Reed Lindberg
Managing Director
Licensed Professional Counselor directing BPI operations. Coordinates training programs, community events, and therapist resources. Provides clinical supervision and workshop instruction for mental health professionals seeking AEP certification.
Robyn Chauvin
Teaching Faculty
Licensed therapist with 21 years of experience in hospice and psychiatric care. Teaches AEP, Gestalt, and psychodrama at BPI. Specializes in working with clients facing internalized oppression and complex trauma through experiential methods.
Jaylynne Chase-Jacobsen
Senior Teaching Faculty
Certified Gestalt and Imago Relationship therapist with 25+ years of experience. Specializes in couples therapy and trauma treatment using somatic experiencing and brainspotting techniques. Leads advanced training programs at BPI.
Linda Schierse Leonard
Jungian Analyst
Jungian analyst contributing to BPI's integrative therapy approaches. Combines Jungian principles with existential frameworks to address personal growth and psychological transformation. Provides supervision and workshop instruction for advanced trainees.
Questions
What is Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP)?
AEP combines existential philosophy, psychodynamic theory, and Gestalt techniques to address personal meaning and relational dynamics in therapy.
How do I join the therapist directory?
Qualified therapists can submit their credentials through our website to gain visibility in our local therapist network.
What certification programs do you offer?
We provide advanced AEP certification with structured training modules, supervision, and experiential learning components.
Are your workshops open to the public?
Some workshops are available to non-therapists; check our event calendar for community-focused programs.
How can I access training materials?
Registered students receive password-protected access to our online learning portal with curriculum resources.
