Bronwyn started Boost in February of 2018. The company she was working for was closing, and the biggest change in her life was about to happen…she was about to have a baby. She was unsure what the transformative journey of motherhood would bring. So, she was hesitant/scared/unmotivated to start applying to jobs in the field. After a vulnerable conversation with a friend she was able to trim down that she truly loved being a therapist and educator. And realizing that she felt so deeply that she needed to nurture this inner healer, she decided to start Boost. Boost started as a blog and quickly the universe began to offer incredible gifts that reinforced this brain spark of a company.  Bronwyn quickly felt the rush of energy and sat down and formulated goals. She remembers laughing as they were putting ideas on paper because they felt so outlandish at the time. Boost was in its infancy...it was a blog...and a half-bad blog at that. The blog lacked a genuine voice. Boost needed a physical space. Boost lacked any prospects. There wasn’t a logo, or a website, or an inkling as to how to put it all together. Bronwyn was pregnant, working a full-time job, and not very motivated to add one more thing to her plate. But after those goals were on paper, it’s as if Boost became its own living and breathing thing. There was no turning back.

 

As Bronwyn continued to explore what Boost could be, she realized that Boost needed more.  Boost needed a grounding force.  Bronwyn had seen Toni in passing at Regis University (their graduate program) and was now working with her at the same company (that one that was about to close). They had chatted about life and gotten along.  Dinners together became more frequent and soon Bronwyn and Toni started working on the same team. At that point, Bronwyn saw it. Toni was real. She was smart, compassionate, authentic, quick, and an incredible therapist.  Bronwyn knew she needed to grab this star quickly, or she would be gone…onto a different brilliant career paving the way for other people and organizations.  The two had become close enough that Bronwyn knew she needed to take a risk, so she asked her if she had interest in joining in with Boost.  Like a romantic proposal, Toni beamed and said yes.  They both finished their jobs.  Bronwyn had a beautiful baby girl. Toni moved on to another organization.  Boost paused. That pause felt tough and yet was so important in gaining traction. After 5 months of learning how to be a mom, Bronwyn and Toni felt ready to move past being a company that solely posted in Instagram and turn their knowledge into the practice and agency they dreamed.  Bronwyn started seeing clients again. They gained 7 brilliant consultants. They started doing trainings with some reputable companies. All the while, Toni kept her 9-5 until she, too, had a beautiful baby girl. 

Initiate 2nd pause.  This pause showed them their edge.  The edge forced them to decide to fully commit/believe or stay steady and keep it as a side gig.  This second pause offered space for Toni to leave her 9-5 and commit to Boost full-time.  Fast-forward to today, Boost is a fully operational—and thriving—as counseling, coaching, and consulting firm. They have our own office (not shared)! They’ve surpassed their 5-year business goals (at 2 years). They both have thriving private practices. They are offering both monthly trainings and workshops.  Their first workbook launched right before COVID.  AND they get to spend most of their time with their thriving baby girls. Life is good.

 
 
 
 
 
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Contact: (720) 507-7768

Rates: $150 for a 50-minute psychotherapy session

Payment: Cash, check, HSA/FSA, and major credit cards accepted

Insurance: Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (insurance caseload is currently closed)

OWNER, COUNSELOR

Bronwyn Hockersmith, MA, LPC

Throughout our life we have developed strategies to handle upheaval, loss, and struggle. These strategies, though well practiced, may no longer be serving us. Bronwyn offers a safe space to unpack historical experiences or present-day stressors. She encourages curiosity, healing, and self-awareness. She pulls from Hakomi, mindfulness, and neurobiology to support in soothing emotions, identifying and adapting unhelpful thinking and behavior, and regulating the nervous system. Bronwyn's approach builds resiliency, offers new strategies in managing daily stressors, nurtures your inner voice, and supports your innate ability to heal and thrive.

Bronwyn sees adults and adolescents (16+) and specializes in trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, relationship issues, weight/body issues, mindfulness, mind/body connection, career coaching/counseling, pre/post natal issues, premarital discovery, and attachment.

 

Education

University of Colorado
Bachelors Degree, Psychology

Regis University
Masters Degree, Counseling

Experience

• 10+ years in the mental health field

Certifications

• Motivational Interviewing
• Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics CTA

license

• LPC. 0015066

 
 
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Contact: (720) 466-3531

Rates: $150 (individual) $200 (couples) for a 50-minute psychotherapy session

Payment: Cash, check, HSA/FSA, and major credit cards accepted

OWNER, COUNSELOR

Toni Moran, MA, LPC

Toni helps couples and individuals create deeper meaning and connection in their lives. She will help you integrate tools to enhance self-awareness, so you can take action and show up in your life consistently. Toni will help you navigate the feelings and emotions that have been weighing you down, and release past experiences that have accumulated over time. She will support you in rewriting old thought patterns, and strengthen self-awareness through mindfulness. Toni will provide practices that you can incorporate throughout your life - helping you feel more grounded, connected, and physically at ease.

Toni works with couples and individuals who are looking to feel better and connect on a deeper level within their relationships (socially and romantically). She has experience working with depression, anxiety, self-improvement, relationship issues, intimacy, self-awareness, mindfulness, childhood trauma, mind/body connection, spirituality and self-compassion.

Toni will guide you toward your goals through traditional talk therapy, experiential practices and mindfulness techniques such as breathing and grounding exercises. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy for thought patterns and somatic therapy to address the connection of mind and body. Toni supports the courage it takes to come to therapy.

Education

University of Nevada –Las Vegas
Bachelors Degree, Marketing

Regis University
Masters Degree, Counseling

Experience

• 10 years in the mental health field
• Reiki Level II Practitioner

Certifications

• Certified Yoga Instructor
• National Certified Counselor

License

• LPC.0016037

 

ARTICLES ABOUT BOOST

 
 

 
Bronwyn and Toni provided clear education on Trauma-Informed Care with interactive and dynamic presentations that were personal to each of our roles. They were flexible with scheduling and location, and promptly responded to inquiries over email. It has been a pleasure working with Boost Counseling!
— Ana Lara-Roca, LPC | Clinica Tepeyac
Burnout. This word is thrown around casually but the effects are devastating on individuals and teams alike. At Freelance Business Week, Bronwyn and Toni tackled the topic with ease and charm, diving right into the core. I walked away with motivation to make changes in my own work-life and with a set of actionable things I could actually do right away. More than anything, I felt feeling empowered to take a closer look at my own habits and eager to share what I learned with others. I couldn’t recommend them more for a workshop—I can’t wait to attend another one.
— Freelance Writer | Denver, CO