the enneagram
a living map for understanding yourself
The Enneagram is one of the most powerful tools I've encountered for understanding why you do what you do. Not as a label, but as a living map for genuine self-knowledge.
At Path of Purpose in Boulder, we use it not to put you in a box, but to help you see the patterns, defenses, and deeper motivations that have been quietly running the show. From there, real change becomes possible.
what is the enneagram?
The Enneagram is a personality framework with nine distinct types, each describing a different core motivation, a particular way of seeing the world, and the defenses and patterns that form around it. But unlike most personality systems, the Enneagram isn't interested in what you do. It's interested in why.
how I use the enneagram in sessions
I don't use the Enneagram as a test you take and then discuss. I use it as a lens we hold up together, over time, as patterns emerge in our work. I integrate Enneagram work with Gestalt, Existential, and somatic approaches, so the insights don't stay intellectual.
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I'm private pay only, which means our work is never shaped by insurance timelines or approval requirements. Sessions are $140 for 50 to 55 minutes. A free 15-minute consultation is available before any commitment.
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this might be right for you if...
- You've taken Enneagram tests online and want to go much deeper than a type description
- You sense that some of your greatest strengths are also your greatest limitations
- You keep running into the same patterns and can't figure out where they come from
- You're deeply self-aware but awareness alone hasn't changed anything
- You want to understand not just what you do, but why
frequently asked questions
What is the Enneagram and how is it used in therapy?
The Enneagram is a personality framework that maps nine distinct types, each defined by a core motivation, fear, and the patterns that form around them. In therapy, I use it not as a test but as a living lens, one we return to over time as patterns emerge in our work together. The goal isn't to know your type. It's to understand what your type has been costing you, and what becomes possible when those patterns become conscious.
Do I need to know my Enneagram type before starting?
No. Some clients arrive knowing their type well. Others come with a vague sense or no familiarity at all. Either is fine. We'll discover what's relevant through the work itself, and I find that the Enneagram tends to reveal itself naturally as patterns emerge in session rather than needing to be determined in advance.
Is the Enneagram the same as Myers-Briggs or other personality tests?
No. Most personality frameworks describe what you're like on the outside. The Enneagram goes deeper, asking why you became this way and what it costs you. It's built around core motivations and fears rather than behavioral traits, which makes it more useful for therapeutic work. It's less a description of your personality and more a map of the strategies underneath it.