Chris Cole, MA, LPC
I’m a licensed professional counselor and mindfulness-based therapist in Longmont, Colorado. I have enjoyed over 15 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings, and we’re in this together. My clients describe me as empathic, kind, and insightful.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Concentration in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling, Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts in Contemplative Psychology, Concentration in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology, Naropa University
Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Authorized Meditation Instructor, Naropa University
Certified Strategic Intervention Coach, Robbins-Madanes Training
MINT-Trained in Motivational Interviewing
About Me
Welcome to Mind The Center. My name is Chris Cole, and I’m a private practice therapist in Longmont, Colorado. My journey into the mental health field began in 2008 as a wilderness therapy guide, where I would spend summers between semesters backpacking and helping young people recover from emotional and behavioral challenges. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was setting a course for a lifelong vocation.
Since then, I’ve held diverse roles such as therapeutic mentor, life and recovery coach, educator, and clinician. I’ve worked in conventional and alternative medicine programs, out-patient treatment, transitional living, non-profits, school programs, and counseling agencies. I’ve served a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups. Each experience has inspired my understanding of the human condition and how we heal.
Mind The Center was born from lived experience and deep reverence for the restorative intersection of mindfulness and therapy. Mindfulness-based therapy has the power to not only alleviate painful symptoms but also foster growth well beyond initial relief. I know wholeheartedly that therapy heals, and that mindfulness supports and sustains positive change. I am grateful every day for this opportunity to serve and witness your transformation.
When I’m not in therapy mode, I’m navigating the demands of modern life as a dad, a husband, and a coparent. The world keeps moving faster, so I try to slow down more and practice the same self-care strategies I encourage for clients. It all keeps me grounded, and there’s always a reason to meditate. I’m looking forward to meeting you.