Somatic psychotherapy and coaching for trauma, emotional neglect/abuse, perinatal wellness, quarter-life crisis, perfectionism, and people pleasing.

Online and in-person therapy for adults in Colorado.

Sara Loca, MA, LPCc

Transform being lost in a sea of “everyone and everything else” into embodied living that centers your being-ness.

A deep, authentic connection with yourself and your life can be #reallife. Craft a compassionate pathway back to yourself after trauma and transition.

How I help you find your tree in the forest.

  • Rebuilding trust through authentic connection.

    A core tenant of wellness is connection to self and the world around us. Authentic connection is in and of itself deeply healing. This is a part of what makes psychotherapy so impactful - getting to engage in a nourishing attachment relationship. I truly delight in the uniqueness of each person who comes through my practice, and connect authentically in sessions. We will laugh, cry, and feel together.

  • Finding *you* with somatic and experiential therapies.

    Knowing yourself isn’t enough. Feeling yourself is where aliveness sits. We play with bodily sensations, movement, and role-playing in sessions to help you understand the interoceptive map that is you, as well as initiate big changes for your body, soul, mind, and life. My approach is rooted in Body-based Gestalt, EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Dialoging, Parts Work, and Polyvagal theoretical concepts.

  • Clarifying your needs with systems lenses.

    You are living in a series of systems that significantly impact your wellbeing: intergenerational inheritance, culture, -isms, family of origin dynamics, medical systems, and more. Neuro, LGBTQIA+, spiritual, cultural, racial, disability -affirming lenses clarify your actual needs, as well as bring to light more of your resources. Without looking through this lens, you may be trying to change the thing that could be your pathway to thriving.

  • Strengthening resiliency with self-compassion and mindfulness practices.

    Savoring who you are truly and letting your life build around it brings meaning and fulfillment. But it’s a process that will inevitably face storms of challenges. If change is coming out of anywhere but love, it won’t be strong enough to weather the storms. Learning to let your attention shine all parts of you with care and affection is a deeply courageous act that leads to a well of resilience.

“Forza tesoro” is a heartfelt Italian phrase that blends strength and love. “Forza” uplifts, reminding us of our courage, while “tesoro” wraps us in warmth and connection. Together, it’s a tender encouragement to face challenges with resilience and compassion, embracing ourselves and those we hold dear.

The tidal wave that brought you here.

  • People Pleasing

    You say you are “doing okay,” but you aren’t okay. You ignore yourself over and over again, and you aren’t even sure of who you are really. Get to the root of your pleasing or fawn response. Sort through what you believe, feel, and need to understand where the you of right now sits. Together, we will find you in the pile of everyone and everything else, as well as build assertive communication skills to let your joy be yours, your mistakes be yours, and your life be yours.

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    Perinatal Wellness and Identity Transitions

    Finding you in the chaos, isolation, and lack of support is not happening. Slowly find a way to greet your new body, mind, heart, and life. Wrap yourself in compassion as you settle into your way of doing mother/parenthood you were given or not given.

  • Quarter-life Crisis

    You feel stuck, overwhelmed, and lost. Burnout is coming for you or has already taken over. You want to live by your values, but aren’t used to asking yourself who you are and what you want. It’s time to find yourself and thrive on your own unique path.

  • Trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD

    Your body, mind, and soul are getting pulled back to that harmful family dynamic, miscarriage, death, family separation, immigration, NICU stay, parentification, unwanted sexual contact, or something else. It lingers. You disassociate, avoid, appease, or keep performing to survive, but it’s not working for you anymore. Come back to the present, make conscious choices, and (re)discover yourself.

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    Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Neglect, and Maltreatment

    You faced toxic dynamics like gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and verbal abuse in your childhood, workplace, or intimate relationships. The scars you carry may be C-PTSD, trauma, people pleasing, perfectionism, low self-worth, and ignoring your needs. Give yourself room to breath and choose the road back to you.

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    Perfectionism

    It’s never right. You’re never right. And when it is fleetingly right, it doesn’t even feel good. You are craving to stop chasing someone else’s achievement and allow your inner voice to take the lead. Wield emotional focus for what actually matters and become unfettered in aiming for 80%. Create room for “good enough” and productive failure.

  • In need of care.

    I can also work with folks dealing with other life transitions, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more. If you don’t feel you fit into any of these tidal waves, but feel as if we may be a fit or are looking for referrals please reach out.

How I sit with you:

I offer a therapeutic space built on warmth, wonder, and nourishment to help you (re)connect to your inner wisdom. I am a curious and compassionate guide who will brainstorm with you, and I show up as my whole, authentic self in our sessions. You'll see real facial expressions and share genuine feelings with me because I believe this work is both a science and a deeply human, creative, and spiritual art. It's an honor to do this work and witness the brilliant uniqueness of each client.

What it looks like to work together:

1 Schedule a free 30 minute consultation. Schedule a free consultation by emailing me or scheduling directly online here.

2 Connect to see if we fit. The consult is where we understand if what you are looking for matches what I offer in my practice. I am also happy to answer any questions about finding a practitioner that feels like a fit.

3 Complete introductory paperwork. Once we decide it’s a good match of goals and offerings, we schedule an appointment and I’ll send paperwork. The paperwork requests information on your goals and life, as well as explains policies.

4 Meet for our first 90-minute appointment. We meet for 90-minutes to discuss paperwork, history, goals, and address anything that’s coming up for you that week.

5 Work together to help you meet your goals. I meet with folx weekly or bi-weekly for a 50-minute or 80-minute appointment. We adjust the appointment cadence for your needs as the relationship evolves.