Overview

As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Somatic Counseling (Body Psychotherapy) at Naropa University you will combine the study of clinical mental health theory and practice with work in body psychotherapy.

The program places great value and importance on exploring both the current understanding of multicultural competence and the historical impact on the bodies that are present in counseling. Cultural identities, power, and privilege are critical lenses for us to explore the ethical work with differences that are embodied in ourselves and the clients we work with as Somatic Counselors.

Students at Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Somatic Counseling (Body Psychotherapy) at Naropa University will:

demonstrate knowledge of core counseling curriculum.

demonstrate proficiency in clinical counseling skills.

demonstrate professional competence in counseling.

demonstrate the ability to research and write about Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) and Body Psychotherapy (BP) in a way that shows critical thinking, scholarship, and the integration of theoretical material with clinical practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Somatic Counseling Orientation Seminar

Body/Movement Observation and Assessment

Group Community Skills

Body Psychotherapy

Counseling & Helping Relationships I: Verbal & Nonverbal Skills

The Body in Meditation and Psychotherapy

Clinical Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

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Transcripts

Statement of Interest and Supplemental Essay

Resume/CV

Letters of Recommendation

Interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22820 USD / year

≈ 22820 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22820 USD / year

≈ 22820 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Students at Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Somatic Counseling (Body Psychotherapy) at Naropa University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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