"Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or struggling to cope with everyday living? Are you looking for someone to help you find and learn to use the strength you already have within yourself? If this describes you, I am willing to walk with and support you while you make these changes. I believe every person has the capacity and strength to make healthy changes that can help improve their quality of life. "

"Children experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and other challenges communicate with us through their behaviors. I specialize in helping parents and children understand the meaning and purpose behind those behaviors. I help children build the resiliency they need to overcome past challenges and thrive at home, in school and in their communities. I also help parents/caregivers build the skills and strategies necessary to guide children through difficult circumstances and achieve a more positive future."

"Feel like your life is out of balance? When the body and mind are out of sync it can be difficult to engage in our lives as we would like with positive energy and enthusiasm each day. As a therapist with over 21 years of experience, I use a holistic approach to help clients with a variety of issues including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and navigating life's biggest transitions. I mostly use a mixture of client centered, solution focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to establish a comfortable, safe working relationship and help clients achieve peace of mind, contentment and inner strength. "

"My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to offer professional care on a personal level to clients in Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. My focus is on working with individuals, families and couples from all walks of life that are open to learning and growing. If you are struggling with shame or frustrated that things seem to be beyond your control, then I would like to help you discover what can help you find freedom. Whether the barrier is depression, anxiety, addiction, sexual issues in your relationship, or establishing healthy boundaries, there is hope and freedom. "

"I offer a warm and encouraging, down-to-earth approach to therapy. Therapeutic interventions are rooted in respect, acceptance, and validation to facilitate successful navigation of challenging life circumstances. Whether you or a family member have encountered a recent challenge that has led you "off course" or if you have experienced a lifetime of pain, we can work together to develop healthier patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interactions increasing inner peace. I will support you in reaching your own definition of success. I invite you to join with me in your journey of creating meaningful change in your life. "

"I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults, helping them navigate life and helping them to identify and develope lasting skills that will follow them into adulthood. Life can be difficult and sometimes simply having someone to listen, really listen can be instrumental in navigating through those trying times."

"Featured in The Gazette, Fox 21 News, and awarded Best of Teller 2019, Lisa Lima, owner of My Life Unleashed takes a unique approach toward working with her clients. As a clinical therapist with a background of nearly 15 years in canine training and behavior modification, I currently serve children, teens, and adults through the means of Animal-Assisted Therapy. In addition to inviting and integrating my clients' pets into therapy sessions, I also train Assistance Dogs to aid handlers with a variety of Mental Health or Psychiatric-related challenges, including those stemming from PTSD, Anxiety, Autism, and much more."

" Have you suffered through years of abuse or trauma? Lost a loved one through divorce or death? Maybe, you feel you can't face life anymore. Maybe you struggle with the use of alcohol or drugs. Do you use them to "feel good about yourself?" Maybe, just "to forget for a moment". Maybe because they make you feel "normal". This is the time to seek help. It takes courage to call and yet we are here to walk with you during your trying times and help you find the inner peace, joy, and success you deserve! "

"Calling the Seekers and Pleasers out there! Have you decided that what you've been doing with your life for the past "x" years is BS? Do you find yourself thinking, "I have no idea who I am anymore" and "I feel like I am on auto-pilot just "doing" for my family/job/partner." As we work together, you will find your authentic Self. It's time to challenge the rigid old structures that no longer function or serve you well. Learn to define your limits and own your right to say "yes" and "no." You can begin to redefine how you show up in the world. It is possible to become anchored in your personal authority while remaining humble. "

"The Bristlecone Pine is a highly resilient & long-living pine tree, capable of tolerating difficult environments that other trees cannot withstand, surviving dry spells by allowing parts of itself to die and shedding its bark which creates the unique look that Bristlecone Pines are known for. However, life can still be found in the small patches of green pine needles growing in the middle of seemingly dead wood. Bristlecone Family Counseling is a place where you can learn how to rely on your resilience, strength, & endurance - like the Bristlecone Pine tree - while entering into recovery."

"My passion is to come along side individuals, couples and families to walk the journey of healing, change, recovery, and be present with and actively listen to them in the moment. I truly believe that each one of us has everything we need within us to make desired change. I do realize from my own journey that life can have many twists and turns, obstacles, hurtles and unexpected difficulties. My goal is to make an environment for you to feel comfortable and safe; enabling you to be willing to try to seek support."

"What kind of tune are you playing on the piano of your life? Is it alive and exciting? Is it harmonious and tranquil? Or is it a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds? Our nervous systems are shaped early in our lives, and can dictate the type of tune we play. They form the template of how safe we feel in the world. They impact our ability to connect and to self-regulate. We can begin to reshape our responses to the world through working directly with it. "

"In my therapeutic work, I endeavor to create an environment that allows my clients to center-out, to breathe, to explore, to undertake, to dare, to dream, to change course, and to reconnect. As a would-be-adventurer with a penchant for curiosities and the unknown, I look forward to embarking on uncharted paths with my clients. In journeying alongside my client, my hope is that upon reaching the trailhead of their path, they're able to look around and exclaim "everything is in its right place.""

"I am skilled at treating clients who are experiencing emotional and behavioral problems as a result of trauma, stress and interpersonal conflict. Clients struggling with addictions, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, self-defeating behaviors, and impulse control problems will find my services helpful. I appreciate clients who may not yet have identified their goals as I like the challenge of developing goals with my clients and seeing them grow and progress over the course of therapy. "

"I want to invite you to awaken to the life you were created for...filled with hope, healing and freedom to live the Bigger Story. When we go through difficult times, it is so easy for our hearts to simply go to "sleep" to protect ourselves from further pain and disappointment. Sometimes it can be challenging to know how to break out of the ways our hearts have opted for the status quo. With 30 years of counseling experience and a passion to see hearts awakened, I offer to come alongside those who are sincerely hungry for true transformation."

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health is considered an essential service. I am continuing to provide mental health services in Teller County, both telehealth and in-person. All in-person sessions are conducted outside, with or without equines, following Safer At Home guidelines. DORA has approved telehealth for all sessions with a HIPAA compliant platform. I use Zoom Healthcare. I am accepting new clients. I accept Medicaid, TriWest, Aetna, and private pay with a deeply sliding scale. I can also supply a superbill for out of network insurance."

"Life creates challenges that are often tough to deal with by ourselves. By providing a caring and empathetic approach, I can offer support and guidance to address issues that may include relationships, grief and loss, family conflict, and addictions."

"Are you tired of arguing over and over (and over) the same marital issues? Do you feel stuck and "not heard," and alone? Together I can assist you with working towards positive dialogue rather than living in a state of "gridlock." Effective methods of how to communicate "soften start-ups" instead of harshness; methods to decrease defensiveness and criticism. Learning ways to build a friendship with each other again....and being a team in parenting. If it is divorce, I can assist you and your children through this difficult process, providing family therapy with you and your children."

"Are you tired of experiencing anxiety that interferes with your everyday life? Do you want to feel like a normal person again? I help you get the upper hand on those situations that leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and out of control. You will learn to chunk your feelings into small, manageable sized pieces that you can successfully handle almost immediately. You will learn and practice calming strategies to use in everyday life."

"Have I ever been in therapy? Yes, and it was life-changing. My personal therapy inspired me to leave my previous profession and become a therapist to provide healing to others. My goal is to create a place of trust where you can share your story, remove the blocks keeping you from a better life, help you find balance, and eliminate the swings from highs to lows. I believe we can work together to discover the source of your conflict, find your strength to resolve it, and allow you to move you toward new actions in life."