Therapists in 80903

You want to be emotionally healthier and happier, but you may not know how to obtain that goal. You want help figuring out what tools, strategies, or changes will help you reach your emotional health and relationship goals. We can help.

I know how important it is to find a therapist you can trust. I have gone through the experience myself, and have found that it is often a felt sense of love, compassion, and authenticity that makes the greatest change. I believe that the key to healthy relationships requires courage, honesty and empathy. At times there are generational patterns at work that can keep you stuck. ​​

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 looking for a safe, judgment free place to work through current or past life issues? Together, we can create that atmosphere and begin to make sense of how you are thinking, feeling, and behaving. We can develop strategies for helping you find stability and reaching the goals you have for yourself!

At Mindful Solutions Counseling, I focus on increasing self-awareness, emphasizing strengths and positives, promoting changes to obtain optimal results, and enhancing all aspects toward living life and relationships to their fullest. The goal is to be proactive, reflective, creative and productive, to develop the courage to face challenges, uncertainty, and new roads, to live in present with durable fulfillment, to create purpose and meaning and to experience a rewarding life. I would like the opportunity to support you in overcoming your challenges, reach your dreams and help you move from where you are to where you want to be.

I believe in five distinct ideas: 1) every person is unique with their own perspectives and ideas, 2) we all struggle at some point, 3) as human beings, we all have within our power the ability to help others, 4) therapy is a powerful and useful tool, and 5) happiness is limitless. Whether I meet you in person or in an online session, the space becomes yours. It's about your wants, your needs, your struggle, your hopes, your dreams, your plan, and your vision of the future. My purpose in life is to help others achieve goals. My passion is doing so through therapy.

My desire is to provide a place that is set aside and safe as people journey into the deep places of their hearts and to companion with them into these sacred spaces. I consider it an honor and privilege to get to bear witness as people step into their stories and discover their belovedness.

With over twenty five years experience in El Paso and Teller counties working with individuals, families and groups, I believe that difficulties often bring us to a place of change. Change comes with an assortment of feelings: relief, fear, sometimes both. My personal background is rich in diversity and experience. With unconditional acceptance and compassion for my clients, I am known for my work with a variety of people. We identify the problem and then focus on solutions together. I am a licensed family therapist with level III certification in addictions counseling and experience working with individuals and groups as well.

EMBRACE YOUR LIFE. You deserve a life filled with meaning and purpose. I am here to assist you in harnessing the strength that lives within you and give you the courage to be in charge of your healing. Therapy can be a gateway to healing and living a joyous, fulfilling life. I would be privileged to be part of your healing journey so you can embrace all the beauty life has to offer.

I enjoy working with clients who are curious about themselves and motivated for change. Sometimes we get stuck and aren't sure why. Sometimes we know why, but we don't know how to move forward. I enjoy helping people unpack where they're at and create a future they want. I create a safe, supportive space for you to grow and explore with humor and compassion.

I'm thrilled to be offering in-person sessions again! Hello, and welcome. How is the therapist search going? It's not easy to know who to choose. Breathe, and trust your instincts. I have specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Complex Trauma, and PTSD. I work in a way that honors both where you currently are, and where you would like to be, because you are not broken or in need of "fixing". I strive to cultivate safe, judgment-free spaces to cultivate a therapeutic environment of healing and wellness.

Accepting New Clients! Life seems to always give you the short end of the stick. Caught in the thinking trap of wanting to be more but not being able to go forward. Struggling to find your place in the world. You catch yourself wondering, “Who am I and what do I want to be?” Looking for understanding and validation from the people closest to you has never worked out, because they don’t really hear what you’re saying or have the time to listen. You’ve been seen as the problem but feel there is more to you.

Are you hoping to improve your relationship? Are you worried you may be "too much" for your partner? Maybe you want to be a better partner but don't know how to? I am trained in PACT Therapy (Psychobiological Approach to Couple's Therapy), and Gottman Therapy, two specialized approaches to couples therapy. I have found that integrating these two styles of therapy quickly gives couples insight to the causes of their conflict or disconnection, and tangible ways to fix it. This allows each partner to understand themselves and their partner, improving connectedness and relationship satisfaction and decreasing conflict intensity.

There are times when unexpected challenges, loss and seemingly ever-higher expectations overwhelm us. Unwanted repetitive thoughts may disrupt our sleep. We may isolate from friends and activities we previously enjoyed. We may experience dullness and a lack of energy. Counseling can help to ease the burden of life's painful and challenging circumstances. As a counselor, I appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help.

In working with clients, I hope to help individual's discover their uniqueness. However, over my 15 years of working with people as a psychologist, I have also come to appreciate the many similarities inherent in being a human being. Often people come to therapy because they feel, "Something is wrong with me." I have found it to be healing when a patient realizes, "Oh, that's a normal response," given what has happened. They can then be open to learn ways to work with their symptoms, to work on their goals, and to begin living a satisfying life with the ability to find the inherent joys, along with the challenges, in life.

Kristin specializes in teens and adults experiencing a range of mental health struggles, from anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, to life transitions and substance use issues. She comes with years of experience working with individuals in active addiction and recovery, and with the family members who have been impacted by substance use. Kristin has spent years working with young adults transitioning out of foster care, assessing and certifying families to adopt, working alongside women who are experiencing grief and loss related to pregnancy, and advocating for birth parents who have placed a child for adoption.

Helping You Find Your Freedom. You have been overwhelmed by life. Your emotions have been hijacking your day. You can't seem to find yourself or your way in life. It’s interfering with relationships, work, and how you treat yourself. Thoughts race in your mind; “Will I ever be enough?” "Why can't I just stop my anxiety? " "What will people think ?" "What if I don't succeed?" This spirals you to insecurity, more anxiety, and hopelessness. You see things getting worse, but what if you saw yourself getting help and feeling better? What if you could learn to cope and find healing and confidence? This is possible for you!

I specialize in seeing children, adolescents and young adults who are on the spectrum. My emphasis in my practice is seeing individuals who have been identified as on the spectrum as well as gifted individuals, and children/youth identified with a learning disability. I also work with siblings who struggle with having a brother or sister with special needs, and work with parents to provide supportive parenting. In addition, I provide Social and Therapeutic Horticultural Services.