Joey

Joey Stoops

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“Many of us were taught that we should help others first, and no one taught us how to help ourselves. What could happen if we dared to take our potent ability to love and turn it inward to the person that needed it the most? I like to adapt humor into my therapeutic process. I am an IFS Level 1 Trained Therapist.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Boulder, Colorado. I help you address anxiety, relationship issues, mood disorders, personal development, and dream work through counseling, psychotherapy, mindfulness, and philosophical reflection.

Approach

Turning attention inward can feel strange; I keep things light with dry humor and curiosity so parts can relax and begin to speak. Whether we meet in my Boulder office or online in English, sessions move at a steady, conversational pace—sometimes playful, sometimes quiet—so you set the tempo. We explore parts with IFS-informed curiosity, practice mindfulness and philosophical reflection, and try small experiments between sessions to shift anxiety, mood, relationships, dreams, and burnout patterns. Those who’ve been caretakers or stuck in self-neglect often find this approachable way useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

My counselor training at Naropa University is based in Gestalt therapy. I orient as a therapist through a lens that when we have fully dealt with our issues they naturally move into the background. What most hinders us as individuals is the unfinished business following us into the present moment. Once our unfinished business is completed in the present moment we naturally open up to the vivid reality of our remarkable existence.

I offer a 50 minute telehealth therapy sessions. For new clients I offer free 15 minute phone consultations and free 40 minute video consults.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Credentials

Registrations

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate

Qualifications

Naropa University

Service Areas

Willow Springs Shopping Center

In-person & Online

Boulder, Colorado

United States