Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. Our thoughts can impact our beliefs, feelings and behaviors. This can lead to repetitive patterns, experiences of worry and stress affecting how we feel and the quality of our relationships. It is important that you have a safe, nurturing and nonjudgmental space to talk. I’m here to listen. I take a collaborative approach with helping you create goals in therapy. You are the expert on your own life. You have everything you need to heal and grow. Together we can discover your voice and how to defeat negative thoughts so you can live a full life.

If you are experiencing difficulty and would like to improve your quality of life, I am able to provide a therapeutic environment for working through issues and personal growth. I have over 25 years of experience counseling adults, adolescents, individuals and couples to foster emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. My experience includes counseling in a variety of settings, including private practice, medical, crisis intervention, corrections, schools, and ministry.

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" (Anais Nin). You know when it's time to make a change - whether the struggle is depression, anxiety, past trauma, or perhaps a painful relationship - there comes a tipping point when you are ready to make that first step toward hope.

I am a veteran who has over 25 years of clinical experience, working with children and adults in a variety of settings. I have worked with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, to include anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe a therapist should meet a client where they are at in life, and "walk" beside them in their journey! I can offer a none-judgmental setting where clients can feel safe to discuss any challenges they may be facing. You can also find me on SonderMind.

For us all, there comes a time we may need help navigating through this life. You may be uncertain about where you are and where you are headed. Whether you are recognizing your need for personal growth or you are struggling in relationships, I would love to help you move forward in either area to understand what is going on, heal your heart and be your authentic self. My degree is marriage and family and I see couples, families, individuals, and children. I love all things family: Marriage, Parenting, Children, Teens.

Let's face it, raising teenagers is hard. No one prepares you for the day to day emotional challenges that come with caring for your teen. I will also tell you a little secret, it is also hard being a teen. Adolescence is a time where teens are figuring out who they are, where they fit in, all while trying to balance raging hormones and the never ending pressure to be someone else. Whether you are the parent struggling to communicate better with your teen, or the teen trying to navigate your burgeoning independence, my hope is to provide a warm space where healing and restoration can begin.

My desire is to bring care and compassion into the counseling relationship. I believe there is hope in breaking free from pain and fear, ultimately bringing about a life of purpose and joy. I bring with me experience in family relationships, raising children (who are now all adults), and marriage. Life in the military also brings with it the experience of instability and change in family and relationships. I believe each person has their own story to tell and that ultimately, healing is possible.

When people experience trauma, severe life stressors, or even experience change of any kind, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My passion and greatest gift is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I help my clients, children, adults, and families, including the very young (ages 2-5), find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as restored, complete, whole, and safe.

Distressing symptoms in the present often are from situations in the past which when addressed people report feeling free in the present to become their authentic selves and accomplish their goals. I wanted to become better prepared and so studied beyond basic EMDR training to become a Certified EMDR Therapist with the International Association (EMDRIA). Primarily I work with veterans, adults, young adults and seniors that struggle with past unresolved trauma or distress, PTSD, over reactions, anger, depression, anxiety and fear, impulsivity, low self esteem and confidence, emotional mood swings, as well as aging issues.

"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 helpless? Guilty? Ashamed? Ever feel like a doormat? Are you exhausted from constantly feeling like you are in survival mode? Are you struggling to remember your worth? If you find yourself worrying about embarrassing yourself in front of others and experiencing a generalized fear of being negatively judged, please know that help is available. My hope is to help you discover that it is possible to conquer your fear, get your voice back, and walk forward in freedom! My primary specialties are working with complex trauma, social anxiety, and concerns related to spirituality.

Has traditional talk therapy not felt like "enough"? Do you find it difficult to put words together to describe your experiences? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns, situations, or relationships? The teens, couples, & adults that we see often struggle with managing difficult emotions, anxiety, dissociation, depression, and grief. They have often experienced painful things in the past that they have buried. We help your brain process these things and heal. One of the biggest benefits of therapy is having a safe place to share how you are really doing & feeling. A place to explore thoughts & feelings using clay, art, & horses.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether an adult, young adult or adolescent, there is no one like you, you are unique. Understanding and acknowledge your story empowers you to move forward toward your goals. I am passionate about helping adults, young adults and adolescents boldly live their story by helping them come to a place of emotional, spiritual, physical resilience and wellness.

It’s exhausting always waiting for the other shoe to drop. As an overthinking and overwhelmed professional, perfectionist, or people pleaser, you’re beyond tired of constantly reliving the past or worrying about the future. You have a good life, but you don't feel good, and you don't feel good enough. Even though you have a strong faith or sense of purpose, you stay in high anxiety, chronic worry, and feeling emotionally overwhelmed. You want to stop feeling like anxiety is controlling you and start feeling in control of anxiety, but instead you feel stuck in what-if and worst case scenario thinking that you don't know how to stop.

No one has a perfect life. No matter how perfect it might appear on social media....everyone goes through hard times. At Assessing Alternatives Counseling, we help clients through their hard times, whether those are due to past trauma, abuse, PTSD, sexual orientation/gender identity, relationship issues or anger management.

Living with anxiety and depression can lead to feeling exhausted and joyless. I use several different methods to treat those symptoms in children aged 10 and up, teenagers, and adults. My goal is help people learn to work through what is causing the anxiety and depression so that they can enjoy life again. Other focuses of mine are women going through parenting challenges and life transitions and college students and their life transitions.

Are you struggling with life's stressors? Are your relationships less than satisfying? Are you struggling to find meaning in your work or life? Do you wish you had the tools necessary to communicate more effectively? Are you facing issues with school? I want to help you find satisfaction in all areas of your life by identifying what you can control, developing skills to get your needs met, and learning strategies for "tolerating" the things you cannot change.

I have been working in the field of behavioral health for the past 16 years. I have a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and extensive experience in providing therapy for adults with a variety of mental health and substance use disorders (i.e. trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger management, marriage counseling).

We are all born with dreams and a purpose to fulfill. Sometimes those dreams are muted or tossed aside in the face of grief, challenges or simply the effort to survive. There are times when each of us will face challenges that seem beyond us. The good news is, you do not have to do it alone. Let me help you remember your true identity and call out the strength within that you may not be able to see. You are unique, resilient and made for the journey in which you find yourself.