Betty Cannon, Ph.D., is the president of the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. BPI trains therapists in Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP). AEP interlaces the insights of contemporary existential and psychodynamic approaches with techniques inspired by Gestalt and other experiential therapies. Betty is its founder. She holds doctorates in both literature and psychology. She is Professor Emerita at the Colorado School of Mines and Adjunct Professor at Naropa Univesity and Regis University. She is the author of many articles and book chapters on existential therapy. Her book, Sartre and Psychoanalysis, is considered a classic in existential psychology. She has worked with individuals, couples, and groups in Boulder for over 30 years and trained therapists for over 20 years. Her long experience in the field has not diminished her passion for her work. She feels privileged to have shared so deeply with so many people over the years. Her life has been enriched by the courageous work of her clients and students.

I enjoy working with adults, couples, and families to help create the changes you desire in your life. Research shows that non-verbal, emotional centers of the brain cannot be accessed by talk therapy alone. My work includes action methods such as movement, role play and body awareness.

I recognize that taking the first step to seek out professional counseling can be a big one. I provide my clients with a safe and comfortable space where they can share without fear of judgement. At the core of my practice is a deep respect for my clients, whom I believe have the ability make positive changes and achieve their goals. As such, I seek to partner with my clients throughout the therapeutic experience, providing them with a road map but not driving the car.

I specialize in working with adults and young adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression, as well as career counseling. I work with clients from all backgrounds and orientations. In order to determine if we would be a good for counseling. Counseling is offered both in person and via teletherapy. I look forward to working with you.

We often get asked what role does the Gospel play in our therapy? It's simple. Everything. The way we see it is that Christian counseling needs to resonate with a person's, design historically a.k.a. baggage, in the present and their future hopes. God has designed us to all be relational. We approach all counseling from a relational paradigm whether that means with others or the personas we identify with internally.