Holly Boulanger, LPC, EMDR Certified
Denver, Colorado
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My Approach to Therapy
Im a therapist specializing in the intersection of religious trauma, purity culture, and identity reclamation. I help adults untangle the "shoulds" and "musts" they inherited from high-control environments so they can finally hear their own voice. Youve likely spent years following a blueprint that wasnt yours, self-correcting and making yourself small just to stay on the right path.
Recovering from conservative religion can leave you questioning who you are, what you believe, and how to trust yourself. Maybe you're stuck in perfectionism, constantly thinking, Im not good enough, leading you to isolate from others or hold yourself back from your goals. Maybe you have trouble making decisions because you believe you can't trust your instincts. You might not remember a time when things felt different. But youre ready for relief: a kinder inner voice, more joy, and a deeper connection to your authentic self. Youre ready to feel confident, not because youre perfect, but because youre finally free to be you.
Clients come to me wanting a therapist who understands what it's like to grow up in conservative religion so we can have shared language that comes from shared experiences. Trauma therapy sessions with me are a container where you can be unfiltered and shame-free, wrestle with tough questions, and heal old wounds so you can move forward with confidence.
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My Practice & Services
I offer in-person sessions in Denver and virtually for clients residing in Colorado. I provide individual therapy for adults.
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What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process
You may be wondering if you'll be judged by a therapist or even if your problems are a big enough deal to deserve help. I see this often with my clients. You minimize your pain one minute and beat yourself up for being ?too much? the next.
For clients who grew up in rigid or high control environments, this cycle isn't just a habit but a requirement. When you grow up in a rigid system, you?re often taught that:
Your feelings are "deceitful."
Your needs are "selfish."
Your anxiety is a "lack of faith."
No wonder you don't feel safe in your own mind. You weren't just overthinking; you were trying to survive a system that required you to ignore your own gut.
I know you aren't overreacting because I?ve been there. I know the weight of that "good girl" cape and how heavy it gets when you're trying to please everyone but yourself. When we work together, you?re not just getting a clinician with a degree; you?re getting someone who knows the dialect of your inner critic and knows exactly how to help you find your own voice underneath it.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
Adults
Groups I Work With
I am a licensed therapist specializing in religious trauma, purity culture recovery, and faith deconstruction. Utilizing EMDR and ACT, I help clients in-person in Denver and virtually across Colorado as they navigate the complexities of deconstruction to rediscover their identity, shame-free. I help you reclaim your autonomy to build a life grounded in your own authentic values.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAnxietyFamily ProblemsLGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) IssuesReligious IssuesSelf-EsteemShame
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
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