My Approach

My name is Bree Hough (she/her) and I opened Mindful Path Counseling with the intention of providing a connected experience for my clients and to provide support in accepting themselves without judgment and recognizing their potential for healthy change. The dialectic of acceptance and change can be difficult and powerful. I integrate mindfulness of the present moment, acceptance of thought and emotion, support in identifying your values, and encourage commitment to trusting the process.

My practice is rooted in the belief that healing is a whole-body experience-one that honors your lived experience, your autonomy, and your inherent worth. I center somatic therapy to support deep nervous system healing and reconnection with the body's wisdom. I uphold the principles of Body Liberation and Health at Every Size (HAES), affirming that all bodies deserve respect, care, and freedom from stigma.I value:

• Embodiment as a path to presence, agency, and integration

• Liberation from oppressive narratives around body, health, and identity

• Compassionate care that meets you where you are, without judgment

• Justice and inclusivity in how healing spaces are created and held

• Client autonomy as central to every therapeutic relationship

This is a space where you are not asked to change your body to be worthy of healing. You are invited to come home to it.

I have a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Regis University, and have been practicing since 2012. I have training in eating disorders, dialectical behavior therapy, am EMDR trained, and am also a qualified supervisor in the State of Colorado.

When I’m not working with clients or meeting with other professionals, I’m working in the garden, hanging out at the lake, or spending time with one of my three adult children, my husband, or my mother.  I am a cat lady who also loves senior dogs, love to play tennis even though I’m bad at it, and buy more books than I have time to read.