Meet Longmont Therapist
Chris Cole, MA, LPC
I’m a licensed professional counselor and mindfulness-based psychotherapist, located in Longmont, Colorado. I have over 15 years of experience in mental health, as a wilderness therapy field instructor, therapeutic mentor, life and recovery coach, group facilitator, meditation instructor, and educator. My clients describe me as empathic, kind, and insightful.
Qualifications and Trainings
Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Naropa University
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado
Certified Meditation Instructor, Naropa Meditation Instructor Training
MINT-trained in Motivational Interviewing
Certified Strategic Intervention Coach, Robbins-Madanes Training
Bachelor of Arts in Contemplative Psychology, Naropa University
Work Experience
Founder and psychotherapist, Mind The Center, since 2020
Psychotherapist, Krupnick Counseling Associates, 2021-2022
Founder and life coach, Cole Coaching, 2013-2021
Board Member, Interfaith Network on Mental Illness, 2018-2021
Adjunct faculty, Naropa University, 2020
Intern, College Track, 2019-2020
Interning therapist, Boulder Emotional Wellness, 2018-2019
Group psychotherapist, Redpoint Center, 2018
Mentor, Natural Highs, 2017-2018
Recovery coach, MyLife Recovery Centers, 2016
Life Skills Coach, Insight Intensive at Gold Lake, 2010-2011
Therapeutic Mentor, AIM House, 2010
Field Instructor, Wilderness Quest, 2008-2009
Therapy Style
My therapeutic style starts with respect, both for the reasons you’re in my office and your commitment to growth. I know your time is precious, and I strive to provide value in every session.
I practice a relational style. Robust clinical research shows that the relationship shared between therapist and client is the number one factor in positive outcomes, evident to me over thousands of sessions. Yes, we talk, and healing occurs through corrective, therapeutic experiences. This includes cultivating a healthy relationship to yourself.
With a great deal of professional and lived experience, I often relate to what my clients are going through. I understand the complexities of mental health and the winding roads of recovery. I know what it’s like to struggle, to grieve, to invest in growth, to contemplate the big questions, to begin again.
We collaborate. During our time together, I am empathic and transparent, kind and direct. I draw from mindfulness-based methods, and I provide education and training when appropriate. I let you know what I’m thinking, and I accurately reflect the compassionate response you deserve.
I believe in you, even before I know you. I whole-heartedly trust the innate intelligence we all share. How we lose connection to that essential quality, and forget our true nature, is my ultimate concern. Growth is automatic once obstacles are removed. Remembering this basic goodness is why I’m here, and I’m here for you.