Jayme L. Peta, M.A.
Psychotherapy and Counseling  Boulder, Colorado

Background and Training 

I am a professional psychotherapist. I received my Master's in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University and a Bachelor's Degree from Wesleyan University.  I have additional training in the following areas: harm reduction, group facilitation, crisis intervention, HIV, and gender and sexuality concerns with youth.  My background includes several years of experience working on crisis and anti-violence hotlines and working with adolescents on issues of mental health and wellness.  I worked as a counselor with the students at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy.  In addition to private practice, I teach two undergraduate courses at Naropa University and serve on the board of the Boulder chapter of PFLAG.

Formerly,I have served on Naropa University's Diversity Action Committee, the San Francisco Department of Public Health HIV Priority Setting Committee, on the board of The Survivor Project, an anti-domestic violence organization in Portland, Oregon, and was part of the advisory committee to the Castro/Mission Health Center's transgender youth clinic. I have worked as an anti-tobacco advocate, a trainer on developing "whole person" youth programming, and for seven years in higher education administration.

Approaches to Psychotherapy 

My approach to psychotherapy is influenced by my meditation practice, anti-violence and anti-oppression movements, Buddhist concepts, the harm-reduction movement, nature and the outdoors, and a strong belief in the basic goodness, resilience, and wisdom in each person. I also use some Cognitive-Behavioral techniques that are shown to be effective in helping people get out of certain "thinking" traps or habits that lead to challenging emotions.

Recently, I've added a few techniques to help clients with issues related to trauma, grief, and early childhood abuse and abandonment.  These techniques help clients resolve "stuck" issues that are beyond "talking" and "thinking".  With little talking, these techniques are extremely fast, effective and safe. 

I approach therapy as a collaborator in the client's process in their journey toward increased strength, wholeness and ability to tolerate a range of feelings. A strong connection between the therapist and client is an important key in healing and growth; the focus is on you and what you need.

Client Comments On My Group Therapy Facilitation Work

Wonderfully guided.

So wonderful - it really brought up a lot and I felt so supported.

It was very good and healing.

Great! The bonding was irreplaceable-- I loved the group.

Wonderful to have a safe place to open up.

Great bonding!

This group helped me develop self-acceptance and relationships with others.