Colorado Springs
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Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ares Minks

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 417-9352
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Couples: Are you feeling stuck in cycles of arguing or mistrust, longing for understanding and connection? You want to transform conflict into collaboration with mutual respect and deep emotional intimacy. Anxiety: Your life is a daily challenge overshadowed by fear. You desire to understand its roots and interrupt the pattern to experience lasting calm. In both cases, you seek more than temporary fixes; you’re looking for transformative changes that create ownership and empowerment. I can guide you in harmonizing these aspects of your life, offering solutions that cater to both profound relationship growth and personal peace.
I approach relationships as unique cultures. This helps remove blame while identifying patterns that hinder growth and promoting understanding to strengthen bonds. With anxiety, I view it as a beneficial survival mechanism that’s maladjusted, providing strategies to realign it constructively. This perspective fosters deeper insight and lasting change.
Having experienced the complexities of anxiety and relationship issues firsthand, I deeply relate to the challenges you face. I can guide you to those enlightening moments where everything starts to make sense. If you're seeking a fresh perspective, and are ready for transformative change, I'm here to help illuminate the path forward.
Call or Ares Minks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (719) 417-9352

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Colorado Springs, CO 80921

(719) 417-9352

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Online therapy available via live video, voice calls or chat. Accessible weekdays, evenings, and weekends for your convenience.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
There is power in perspective!
Ares Minks
Let's Connect (719) 417-9352
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Colorado Springs, CO 80921

(719) 417-9352

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Online therapy available via live video, voice calls or chat. Accessible weekdays, evenings, and weekends for your convenience.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
There is power in perspective!
Ares Minks

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna
  • Allsavers UHC
  • Anthem
  • Christian Brothers Services
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Health Plans Inc
  • Health Scope - Aetna
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Surest (Formerly Bind)
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • Trustmark Health Aetna
  • Trustmark Health Cigna
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network for: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, United, and more. I can also provide superbills for reimbursement of out-of-network coverage. For self-pay clients you can schedule and pay directly on my website using credit, debit, PayPal, or Venmo. I'm happy to discuss my sliding scale.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352
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I am in-network for: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, United, and more. I can also provide superbills for reimbursement of out-of-network coverage. For self-pay clients you can schedule and pay directly on my website using credit, debit, PayPal, or Venmo. I'm happy to discuss my sliding scale.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / MFT.0002511 Ares Minks

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Argosy University Denver, MA Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists T2667 / 2024
  • License: Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists 4787-R / 2024
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Licensed in CO, NV, OR, & TX. Treating anxiety and diverse relationship issues, I bring extensive global experience and personal insight to each session. Working with clients all over the world, I am adept at navigating complex emotional landscapes with compassion and expertise.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352
"
Licensed in CO, NV, OR, & TX. Treating anxiety and diverse relationship issues, I bring extensive global experience and personal insight to each session. Working with clients all over the world, I am adept at navigating complex emotional landscapes with compassion and expertise.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Specializing in anxiety, I provide new and creative insights, aiming to alter your relationship with anxiety. My method demystifies patterns and introduces empowering perceptions, guiding you through comprehensive change. Expect to never look at anxiety the same way again, embarking on a transformative journey that fosters profound personal development and ushers in a life of harmony and peace.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352
"
Specializing in anxiety, I provide new and creative insights, aiming to alter your relationship with anxiety. My method demystifies patterns and introduces empowering perceptions, guiding you through comprehensive change. Expect to never look at anxiety the same way again, embarking on a transformative journey that fosters profound personal development and ushers in a life of harmony and peace.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied

I also speak

Portuguese

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied

I also speak

Portuguese

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Evolution Based Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Science Based Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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My therapeutic approach integrates scientifically grounded methods, emphasizing psychoanalytical techniques. Recognizing humans as products of evolution, I focus on understanding our ancestral roots and adaptation processes for deep self-awareness. This perspective aids in navigating complex emotional landscapes, fostering personal growth, empowerment, and understanding.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352
"
My therapeutic approach integrates scientifically grounded methods, emphasizing psychoanalytical techniques. Recognizing humans as products of evolution, I focus on understanding our ancestral roots and adaptation processes for deep self-awareness. This perspective aids in navigating complex emotional landscapes, fostering personal growth, empowerment, and understanding.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-9352

Location

Primary Location

Colorado Springs, CO 80921

(719) 417-9352

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(719) 417-9352

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Cities

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Neighborhoods

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Online therapy available via live video, voice calls or chat. Accessible weekdays, evenings, and weekends for your convenience.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 417-9352
"
Online therapy available via live video, voice calls or chat. Accessible weekdays, evenings, and weekends for your convenience.
Photo of Ares Minks, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ares Minks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 417-9352