Each stage of life has its own unique challenges and opportunities for growth.

Carla Friedli, Ph.D. offers 30 + years of experience in school and developmental psychology, grief and spiritual counseling, as well as personal and family transitions to support you on your life’s journey.

About Carla Friedli Ph.D.

Carla is a life-long learner. She is an organic farmer, herbalist and bee keeper in Boulder County, Colorado. Her compassion-based approach allows for eclectic therapies that build on the strength of her clients.

My Services

  • Care For CareGivers

    Educators, mental health and medical professionals
    Home and Family caregivers
    Burnout and work-home balance
    Secondary trauma, anxiety and compassion-fatigue

  • Parenting

    Adapting parenting to your child’s unique needs.
    Early childhood development
    Supporting LGBTQIA+ youth
    Co-parenting

  • Bereavement and Grief

    Anticipated, sudden and traumatic loss of a loved one
    Coping, parenting, and transformative change after loss

  • Advocacy

    Children with developmental, medical & neurological needs
    IEP and evaluation planning
    Creating inclusive practices
    Adults caring for loved ones

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What People Say About Carla

  • “Carla has an amazing ability to connect with all people and make them feel safe and heard.”

    — L.H.

  • “Carla is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled in her work.”

    — M.B.

  • “Carla has a unique gift in her ability to provide a warm, safe space where healing can occur.”

    — J.T.

  • “Our family is so much more grounded and our child is thriving.”

    — T.D.

  • “We developed a partnership with our son’s school that finally meets his needs.”

    — G.I.

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