Margaret (Molly) Gerlicher

Master’s-level Clinical Mental Health Counseling student specializing in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addictions, seeking a practicum/internship placement with Living Openhearted Psychotherapy & Wellness. I’m deeply committed to trauma-informed, holistic care and to walking alongside people as they find their own paths toward healing and resilience. I strive to create therapy spaces that feel emotionally safe, collaborative, and respectful of the whole person—mind, body, culture, and lived experience. My work is rooted in connection, cultural responsiveness, and helping clients recognize and build on their own strengths.

• Holistic and integrative psychotherapy
• Trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based counseling
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Emotional regulation, self-compassion, and nervous system awareness
• Psychedelic-assisted therapy (research-informed clinical interest)
• Culturally responsive and community-centered care

• Intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations
• DSM-5-TR diagnostic conceptualization (under supervision)
• Collaborative, client-centered treatment planning
• Individual and group counseling (student level)
• Motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention strategies
• Trauma-informed crisis support and emotional containment
• Therapeutic presence, rapport-building, and reflective listening
• Ethical documentation and HIPAA compliance

• Addiction Science Lab, University of Colorado Boulder, 01/24, Led a meta-analysis examining ketamine-assisted therapy for substance use disorders, Synthesized findings across peer-reviewed studies to evaluate efficacy, limitations, and clinical implications, Developed a nuanced understanding of emerging integrative and psychedelic-informed treatment models
• Research Methods Clinical Psychology Lab, University of Colorado Boulder, 09/23, Designed and conducted an original study exploring sleep quality and emotional regulation in college students, Analyzed data to better understand mind-body connections and emotional well-being
• Written Communications Lab, University of Colorado Boulder, 09/23, Designed a mock meta-analysis investigating psilocybin-assisted treatment for PTSD, Evaluated therapeutic outcomes, ethical considerations, and clinical relevance
• University of Colorado Center for Health and Addiction, Boulder, CO, Undergraduate Research Assistant, 01/22, Worked directly with human research participants in a clinical research setting, Supported participants through research procedures with clarity, empathy, and professionalism, Maintained data accuracy and ethical standards using REDCap

• Diagnosis & Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
• Addictions intervention
• Trauma- and Crisis intervention
• Family Therapy & Group Counseling
• Clinical Assessment
• Psychopathology
• Multicultural Counseling
• Ethical & Legal Issues in Counseling