Therapists in 80127

A person’s vitality and life fulfillment can be enhanced through a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship that enables healing, growth, and change to occur. Being a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) specializing in trauma, interpersonal dynamics, addiction, and general mental health for over 15 years, I believe that much of our experiences are informed by our past, that our relationships are central to our well being, and that learning to acknowledge and accept all aspects of ourselves creates the potential to reach desired growth and life fulfillment.

The decision to seek therapy in times of turmoil is courageous and wise. Often we spend so much time caring for others and giving of ourselves, that we forget to attend to our own needs - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. At times a heartbreaking loss, illness, divorce, or other event is the catalyst for turning our attention inward. Other times the cause may be a need to gain better interpersonal skills, learn ways to reduce anxiety or trauma symptoms, or simply a desire to know ourselves better. Whatever reason has brought you to this place, I am here to help you.

I have provided counseling in a wide range of settings including schools, group homes, and agencies. Prior to entering private practice, I had over seven years of experience in the child welfare system working with children, adults, and families involved in foster care. In working with clients heavily impacted by trauma, I have had the opportunity to treat a vast array of mental health conditions including but not limited to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), attachment problems, adjustment disorders, behavior/conduct problems, ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-injury, interpersonal problems, and grief/bereavement.

I have offices in Littleton-Ken Caryl and Centennial. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling. We will learn and grow together by finding the path that best supports your goals. Does the thought of sitting on a couch and talking feel uncomfortable? Let's take a walk or find an activity that is comfortable. Therapy isn't a one approach fits all. Please bring your needs and questions to me so we can adjust and progress as a team. I want you to feel heard, valued, comfortable and safe. I look forward to celebrating and supporting you on your journey.

Are you ready to break free from what’s been holding you back in your life and relationships and step into living in confidence, peace and joy instead? I help people heal their hearts so they can thrive in their lives and relationships. Big emotions are part of the human experience. However, sometimes these uncomfortable emotions can take over, wreak havoc in our lives and relationships and it’s hard to find the way out on our own. You don’t have to hold these big emotions by yourself any longer.

Secure, convenient and effective online couples therapy sessions and workshops for individuals, couples, and families where you can meet from the comfort of your own home and learn how to manage conflict, build positive connections, and define meaning. Learn to work through conversations between you and others that fall apart and play on repeat. Learn how to go from feeling stuck with others on things such as, their actions, decisions, emotional expressions, pursuant and or avoidant behavior. Go from checking out to checking in? Gain back or learn to build from the start a genuine ability to enjoy time with others?

Life often brings us unexpected challenges and we can find ourselves living in a pattern of survival. I believe that we all have the capacity to grow and thrive through even the most challenging experiences. My goal is to walk alongside you in your journey to help you adapt and build a sustainable life. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents experiencing challenges in the areas of anxiety, addiction, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and strained relationships.

It can be overwhelming to seek help. I believe that everyone can benefit from developing more effective ways to cope with the difficult parts of life. With over nine years of experience working at a variety of different settings, I aim to meet clients where they're at with empathy. I have experience working with people facing various mental health struggles, including anxiety depression.

Family Care Center is uniquely qualified to treat the mental health issues associated with those related to the military lifestyle. Our counselors have years of experience working with service members and Veterans dealing with trauma or PTSD. Our Family Services include specially trained Child Play Therapists for those 10 and under and the only adherent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program in Colorado Springs. DBT is the gold standard for destructive thought processes that worsen self-harming behaviors, such as suicidal thoughts, impulsivity and substance abuse. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, and some families. My primary specialty is trauma, attachment, and grief issues and I am trained in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I also have extensive experience and enjoy working with clients encountering depression, anxiety, and mood issues, including doing play therapy with children. I approach treatment from a client- and solution- focused framework, and primarily utilize the cognitive behavioral therapies.

My ideal Client is anyone who desires to actively work to understand and overcome their symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and whatever else ails them. Anyone who is suffering at work, in relationships, and in day-to-day functioning is welcome.

If you find yourself in the seat of pain, your life is not working. Maybe you are struggling with the crippling effects of anxiety or depression. You tried self help, maybe you tried counseling and it just wasn’t a fit. If your past relationships leave you feeling broken. Maybe you are a survivor of past abuse, trauma or sexual brokenness. I can help. I have worked with hundreds of people to help them heal and have the lives they always wanted. Wether your marriage is suffering, you find yourself starting over due to divorce, or your struggling with addiction, look no further. I have been where you are.

Do you ever feel preoccupied by feeling "too much" or "not enough?" Do you feel gnawing uncertainty more often than not? Maybe you have become so focused on the needs of others that you have lost yourself. Life isn’t going the way you thought it would. You might not know where to begin amid mental health trends. You might be sober-curious. You might have dating burnout or fallout with friends and family. I am heart-centered and direct in my approach, because when I feel emotionally supported in a counseling relationship, self-development work just flows.

We can all succeed if we gain insight into our relationships, our triumphs and failures and grow our capacity to manage life's transitions--aging, disappointments, divorce, death, birth and loss.

Do you struggle emotionally, relationally, spiritually, and physically? Experiencing repeating patterns of fear, anger, or sadness? Exhausting. There is good news. You are making a courageous and bold choice to consider counseling. It’s probably not an easy decision but it may be far more worth it than remaining stuck in your current struggle. The fact that you are open to counseling speaks to your strength, your resiliency and your desire to fight for your life back.

I have experience providing therapy for individuals with varying issues from all backgrounds and walks of life. Improving communication, reducing conflict, and building empathy is always a focus of couples counseling and family therapy. Relational patterns are also explored in individual therapy, and the person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are examined to improve well-being. In addition to therapy, I have thousands of hours of experience in psychological testing with children and adolescents. Those tests evaluate cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning.

Feeling stuck in your personal life or in a relationship? Do you want to thrive not just survive, moving past depression and anxiety to optimism and vitality? Are you interested in creating a committed relationship based on mutual respect? Do you want to live more fully and authentically with meaning and purpose? Practicing 25 years, I've helped clients attain their goals through a supportive and interactive style, focusing on their strengths. Clients learn skills to resolve depression, anxiety and conflicted relationships. I often hear the comment, "I wish I had done this years ago."

We are all on this journey called life, facing various challenges and struggles along the way. We are not meant to face these seasons of struggle alone; we need community and connection during these times. I feel honored and privileged to be alongside those who find their way to my counseling practice. I don't claim to have all the answers, however I do have almost 30 years of counseling experience and 62 + years of life experience. I will help YOU to make "life-informed" choices and decisions with guiding, educating, mentoring, supporting and encouraging.