Heather Frostman (she/her)
LPC, LMHC, NCC
Aloha! I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist in private practice, offering Telehealth services from Colorado's Front Range. As Owner and Founder of The Tattooed Therapist, I am a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor and hold licenses in Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Hawai'i as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
MY APPROACH
I started The Tattooed Therapist to create a healing practice that empowers individuals on their journey to wellness, while at the same time, challenging the stereotypical experience of therapy by introducing holistic and client-centered approaches to healing. Having experienced my own struggles and healing journey, I understand the importance of having compassionate guidance during difficult times.
I have a decade of experience working in mental health with adults of all ages, ​particularly college students and young adults. I work to integrate various therapeutic interventions, tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Whether working through life transitions, anxiety and depression, complex grief and loss, or other life stressors, I take a collaborative approach so that we can identify your strengths, offer opportunity for growth, and create a plan to live purposefully.
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More: I enjoy connecting with the outdoors - on land and underwater, studying traditional martial arts, traveling, a good cup of coffee, and of course, tattoos!
I'll be there for you.... I offer a laid-back space to show up as you are without judgement, talk about the hard stuff that we inevitably experience through life, and maybe have a laugh or two in the process.
"Your only obligation in any lifetime is to be true to yourself." - Richard Bach, Illusions
MY SELF-CARE STRATEGY
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Getting regular exercise.
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Connecting with friends and family.
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Expressing myself creatively.
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Staying curious.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Regis University, Rueckert-Hartman Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, with Honors
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Regis University, School for Professional Advancement, MA, Applied Psychology, with Honors
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Metropolitan State University of Denver, BA, Human Development; Minor, Integrated Healthcare and Traditional Chinese Medicine
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HeartMath Certified Practitioner
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Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Certificate
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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The Tattooed Therapist LLC | Private Practice Owner and Clinical Director
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Specialized Alternatives for Family and Youth | Therapeutic Foster Care and Family Preservation Programs
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Regis Center for Counseling, Family and Play Therapy | Regis University, Rueckert-Hartman Division of Counseling and Family Therapy
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People House Denver | Affordable Counseling Program
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American Red Cross Mental Health First Responder | Mountain West and Pacific Island Regions
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Systemically Informed Bowenian Psychotherapy Approaches Research Project | Regis University, Rueckert-Hartman Division of Counseling and Family Therapy
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Veterans Mental Health and the Effects of Diving with PTSD Research Project | Professional Association Divers International
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Future Discoveries in Neurofeedback | International Society for Neurofeedback and Research
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Department of Ethics Committee | American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Understanding Millennials in the Workforce Research Project | Regis University, School for Professional Advancement
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Teaching and Research Assistant | Metropolitan State University, Human Development and Family Studies
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professionally, I actively continue to support organizations seeking to reduce the stigma of mental health in the workplace and promote strategic holistic mental health wellness initiatives. Some of these include:
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Allied Mental Health Professional Member
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American Counseling Association
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Professional Member
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American Red Cross​
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Disaster Mental Health First Responder​
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​Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
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Associate Member
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Workshop Proctor
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Planning Committee Member
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Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
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Affiliate Member
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Colorado Counseling Association
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Affiliate Member
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Conference Volunteer​
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Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
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Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hawai'i Counselors Association
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Professional Member​
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Hawai'i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor​
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International Society for Neurofeedback and Research
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Member
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Workshop Proctor
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Maharishi Ayurveda Association of America
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National Board for Certified Counselors ​
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Board Certified Counselor
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New Mexico Counseling Association
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Professional Member​
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New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (candidate)​
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
- ​PADI Divemaster