Hello and welcome!
My name is John Papini, J.D., LPCC. I am a psychotherapist and former corporate attorney, and I work with individuals and couples who are navigating burnout, anxiety, difficult emotions, and the pressures of high-performing professional life.
Many of my clients are attorneys, executives, creatives, and other professionals who are used to functioning at a high level—even when something doesn’t feel right internally. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from yourself or others. From the outside, things may look stable or even successful. Internally, it can feel very different.
If you’re here, something in your life may not be working the way it used to. Therapy can be a place to slow down, take a clear look at what’s going on, and begin to relate to your experience in a different way.
My approach is grounded in contemplative psychotherapy, which emphasizes awareness, emotional clarity, and a more compassionate relationship with your own experience. Together, we work to understand what is happening beneath the surface so that change is not just about short-term relief, but about creating a more stable and sustainable way of relating to your experience.
Being a psychotherapist is how I have chosen to honor what I understand as right livelihood and to serve my community. My path—from practicing law to becoming a therapist—allows me to understand firsthand the demands of legal and professional environments: long hours, pressure to perform, and the often-unspoken strain on wellbeing.
In addition to my clinical work, I offer CLE presentations for legal organizations on topics related to attorney wellbeing, burnout, impairment, and ethical competence.
Whether you are dealing with burnout, anxiety, grief, or a sense of disconnection, you don’t have to work through it alone.
If you would like to learn more, you can visit my Services page or my About Me page.
If you’re considering reaching out, you can email me at john@mytreetherapy.com or call 720-491-1711.
While many of us are drawn to therapy when we are at our wits’ end or because of some discomfort or challenging transition, therapy is as much about encouraging and maintaining wellness as it is about dispelling maladaptive behavior. Whatever your reasons for seeking help, you are making a wise choice and I am here to support you in whatever way you need.