Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Is life what you thought it would be like, how it was “supposed to” be? Are you doing what you know you are supposed to, what you have been told is expected of you, yet your world is not improving? You still have choices, and you can make change happen. Often, our behaviors that interfere with achieving the life you deserve have protected your well-being or your relationship for many years. Whether it is trauma saturation, professional boundaries, intimacy avoidance, or unwanted addictive behaviors, you no longer have to react alone but can now respond with someone beside you.

You will feel supported as I walk with you on your journey. I use an integrative approach to therapy to encompass all areas of mental health, including mind, body, spirit, thoughts, and environment. I understand the courage it takes to seek help, and I would appreciate the privilege to work with you!

Are you going through a major life shift or transition? This could be anything to include a new medical diagnosis, chronic health condition, smoking cessation, weight loss surgery, and/or LGBTQ issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, or fear of the unknown, I teach people how to assert and advocate for themselves. As you confront the issues that are holding you back I will support you and teach you important skills to enable you to take back your life. I believe in providing the tools you will need to become your own advocate.

Are you wanting to make the most of more moments and to feel more present? Are anxiety and life in general clouding your thinking and leaving you feeling empty? I believe my role is to be encouraging and objective as I assist clients through their unique process of developing insight and skills to experience more healing, freedom, and joy. I have an empathetic and professional approach, and I utilize evidence based strategies. I teach tools to help both adults and youth manage anxiety, strengthen relationships, better problem solve, process through change or grief, feel more confident & empowered, and to reach goals.

I am passionate about working with clients experiencing grief and loss, spiritual abuse, those hurt in crucial relationships, and those drained by emotional abuse. Often this looks like anxiety, depression, and difficulty in relationships. The decision to begin therapy is a courageous one usually made when feeling stuck, vulnerable, or in emotional distress. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can express your thoughts and feelings openly and develop a deepening awareness that can develop into a meaningful and lasting understanding of yourself.

I believe in change. If you are reading this most likely you do, too. Allow me to assist you to find hope, emotional growth, and healing during these difficult circumstances. I help my clients to find ways to live satisfactorily and meaningfully, through the acquisition of skills that allow them to overcome fears and life challenges. My clients learn to manage unpleasant bodily sensations and intrusive thoughts. They adopt new ways of thinking and modify unhealthy behaviors.

Let me start by saying how proud I am of you for taking the first steps to seek therapy. I am honored to walk on this journey with you. I believe individuals are the authors of their life stories, and those stories shape our perceptions. Therapy is not an easy journey to begin, but I want to encourage you to trust the process, trust yourself, and allow me to support you in one of the most life-changing experiences one can go through.

Reaching out for support is a brave step in your healing journey. As a therapist, my goal is to create a collaborative therapeutic environment tailored to your needs and goals. I work with clients as young as 7 as well as teenagers and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal struggles.

Four hours of sleep, 20 minutes late to work, and five espresso shots later…you’re day has started. And it’s come with a ton of anxiety and negative thoughts. The “fun” part? It doesn’t stop there - it bleeds into your day and evening - more tense moments with the kids, drinks to cope, and struggling to just BE. And sure, if this kind of day only happened here and there, that would be doable. But when it feels like this has been your usual for way too long…it sucks. And all you want…is some goddamn relief. Just to rest, to feel settled and at ease in your own body…your own life. And you can absolutely have this.

Don't go without support during these stressful times. It is easy to get stuck in the mundane and feel like life is stagnant, or on hold. This road can be met with many obstacles. Some we must learn to accept and some we must conquer. I help facilitate change and move you forward from past and current challenges. I assist you in gaining more self awareness, and teach you the tools needed to embrace difficult situations. The goal is to be free from worrying about the future, and replaying the past. Life transitions can cause a disruption in homeostasis. I am here to help you find balance and confidence in your decisions.

Healing from emotional pain is a process, I can help you find balance in your life as you heal. Wherever you are in your healing process, I will be right there with you, guiding you through. Struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, negative thoughts, sleep changes, eating changes, or other emotional distress? These issues can leave you feeling overwhelmed, lost, and drained. I can help you regain the balance you want in your life. Improve multiple areas of your life: love, relationships, day to day coping, and career. Let's begin with your most important concerns first.

I have 26 years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. I'm experienced with abuse/neglect, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, bipolar, Intellectual/Developmental disabilities, LGBTQ and many more mental health issues. Everyone needs someone to talk with sometime. I'm down to earth and laid back but I know what I'm doing. I'm excited to get to meet with you and see if we are a good fit.

At the Center for Humanistic and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, we believe that an essential starting point is getting to know the individual, their strengths and challenges, their values, and what they want from therapy. Each individual is different; therefore, each therapy experience needs to be designed specifically for the person entering therapy. Individuals enter psychotherapy and counseling for varied reasons, including personal growth, relationship problems, life transitions, traumatic experiences, environmental stressors and challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. Individuals entering therapy also seek out diverse outcomes. Through getting to know the individual client, our therapists help clients find solutions to the challenges that bring them to therapy. We tailor our psychotherapy approach to each individual, their specific needs, and their desired outcome.

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 am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." In today's world, people can be ambushed by any number of experiences that can leave us drained, exhausted, and feeling like it's hard to move forward. Counseling can be an outlet for individuals to sort through what they're feeling, and get perspective, and assistance, and most of all, a certainty that someone is listening; that your voice is being heard.

Do you ever feel you are all alone, no one truly understands or truly cares about what you have to say, or about your everyday experiences? Do you feel frustrated, stuck, hopeless, and are not sure if you can face another waking moment. I would like to journey with you to hope, healing, and a brighter future. Through first talking and getting to know you, we would then comb through the pain, stress, or trauma towards healing and hope. When you’re ready to leave the stress behind, I’m ready to help. Give me a call today so we can schedule our first session and get you on the road to doing and feeling better today.

I am happy you are here. Whatever the struggles you may be facing, you have turned toward therapy because you have a desire to work toward healing, change, and growth in your life. That is a brave and commendable thing! With me, you will not be alone in your journey. I will be with you in your pain, and I will be with you as you develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. I will be with you as your suffering lessens, and I will be there to celebrate you as you move toward increased freedom, balance, and joy.

I work with adults 18 to 64 years of age to support and address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I strive to provide a safe space for people to explore thoughts and feelings through therapeutic techniques such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, trauma-informed, and mindfulness.

Sometimes life can get pretty tricky and have us feeling stuck, unsure, and discouraged. The therapeutic journey involves taking courageous steps in order to move forward, gain self-acceptance, and reconnect with yourself in new ways. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, thus my goal in counseling is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel free to explore.