Christian Counseling Therapists in Hotchkiss, CO

Whether you are experiencing difficulty in relationship, grieving a loss, attempting to change behaviors that are no longer serving in your best interest, struggling to manage difficult emotion, or navigating the complicated waters of parenting, I consider it a privilege to come alongside you as pursue life more fully.

Yes, it is crazy “out there” and sometimes the “crazy” within makes it difficult to discern where one ends and the other begins. “It’s overwhelming, I don’t know why…It wasn’t always like this.” “I find myself frozen in the middle of it all wondering where I fit in, what’s it all about?” “Why am I here?” “I don’t know who I am.” Let’s talk…using a variety of therapeutic approaches together we can move through and process the events, situations, experiences, etc. that have you immobilized. I believe in treating the whole person and employing different therapeutic modalities based on what aligns with you and your needs.

I strongly believe in the power and importance of the therapeutic relationship between me and my clients. There is nothing more important to me than building trust and safety so that you feel comfortable opening up about what is happening in your life. I am very laid back and use an informal style that feels much more collaborative than authoritative. I am on the journey with you!

My passion of enabling individuals with special needs reach their potential. For the past 30 years, I have been working with people with all types of special needs-intellectual disabilities, head injuries, physical disabilities and dementia. Because I have seen both sides of the coin, being learning disabled with dyslexia and teaching special needs clients, I have a unique perspective that makes me effective in integrating people with special needs into their environment.

Notable moments in our lives reveal to us how we feel about ourselves and the lives we are living. Feeling stuck can be one of those revealing moments and while you might be unsure why you even feel this way, this can motivate making those needed changes even while feeling unsure where to start. As a professional eager to hear your story and encourage you in your healthy changes, I am here to work with you in a compassionate, empathetic fashion.

We are a team of mental health clinicians working together to serve the Grand Valley. Our clinicians provide both in-person and telehealth services to best meet the needs of our clientele. Our clinicians accept most insurances and our supervised LPCCs/LCSWs are able to accept Medicaid and Second Wind Funding. Our team members employ a variety of skills and techniques in therapy, including EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, Geek Therapeutics, CAMS, and Play Therapy. Please refer to our website for more information about our clinicians and their areas of specialty. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and elderly.

I use integrative, holistic and evidence-based practices to help those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and trauma. I focus on the integration of somatic, or body-centered therapies to help someone heal both in their mind, and in their body. My hope is to help my clients experience change from the inside out. I also believe in facilitating a culturally sensitive space that rejects assumed beliefs about someone based on their size, shape, gender, race or ethnicity.

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.

I know first hand how discouraging it is to have a therapist you just don't click with (or think is a total wack-a-doo). Its frustrating to open up only to have someone say, "that must be hard" and little else week after week! One of the most important factors in a successful therapeutic experience is the relationship between therapist and client. I believe in this so strongly that our first session together will be free so you can meet me and see for yourself if this is a good fit. You need someone personable and genuine to relate to; to help you feel safe, challenge you to grow, and possibly even make you laugh.

My name is Angela, and I've lived in Colorado with my family for five years. I'm originally from Oklahoma and completed my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University before pursuing my Master's at Colorado Christian University. My specialization is in trauma counseling, and I believe that understanding our past is crucial for moving forward. As a counselor, I help my clients to identify the root causes of their problems and support them in their journey to healing and personal growth.

Emotional Support, Personal Growth, Trauma/Crisis, Mental Health Concerns, Cultural/Identity issues, and Relationship (Family/Marital/Friends) Issues. In therapy, I can provide a supportive and neutral space to explore your feelings, concerns, and underlying issues. My role is to facilitate open communication, promote understanding, and assist you in making informed decisions about your future, whether in a relationship or individual. By creating a safe and nonjudgmental space, I can help you process your emotions, manage stress, improve communication skills, and develop goal oriented strategies.

For over twenty years, I've been helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of problems including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, marital and family distress, infidelity, and sexual addictions. Working as a therapist, researcher, and professor in medical settings throughout my career (University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Nebraska Medical Center) has informed my work with individuals and families to provide whole-personal care, integrating mind, body, and spirit.

As a counselor, I often utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach. I also frequently utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I am very passionate in guiding my clients on their journey towards living a mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically fulfilling life! I am a firm believer that all people have the skills and power within them to achieve the life they desire. I look at each client’s strengths and individual circumstances and characteristics and walk aside them in their journey.

I am honored to work with you through dynamic trauma in your life to see the other side using intensive EMDR. Invest in 3 to 5 full days with me and get your life back, looking at your progress and saying "wow! I did that". Let's get started today! Half-day, 90-minute, or hourly sessions are available as well.

With a compassionate heart and an emotion-focused approach, I am dedicated to guiding clients through their most challenging moments towards healing and transformation. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Colorado and California, I bring over 13 years of clinical experience in outpatient mental health therapy and crisis intervention. My expertise lies in helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stressors, and relational distress.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, sad, alone, lost, irritable, emotionally "stuck" or just plain exhausted? Perhaps you have recent or past trauma and have painful memories that seem to have a hold on you, and prevent you from being able to be fully present in your life. Maybe you are struggling with developing or maintaining healthy relationships, or are feeling like your life is unraveling, unfulfilling or unbalanced, with little to no time to take care of yourself. If you are experiencing any of the above, or are seeking self-growth, self-understanding, healing, or positive change, please reach out to me today.

Most people muddle their way through life doing the best they can with the limited information and tools they grew up with. How might life be different if a person took the initiative to understand what they want out of life and relationships, and then develop the healthy habits and tools they need to cultivate that life? It is never too late to change your trajectory by deliberately curating healthy life habits and genuine, well-connected relationships. Imagine growing something healthy and productive out of the ashes of trauma, or cultivating genuine relational connection out of conflict and loneliness.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS and I accept medicaid Navigating through life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Life can kick us in the gut and making it hard to catch our breath. Sometimes feelings are overwhelming without a reason. Reaching out for help seems like one more thing. It sometimes feels like you are shattered into a billion pieces. I get it, we've all been there. I work mostly with teens, having been a troubled and angry depressed teen myself. I have seen people take the broken pieces of their lives and create beauty. I can walk with you on that journey to healing.

My approach to the therapy process is eclectic in style. I listen and learn from you, then take concepts from multiple types of therapy practices that will benefit each client I work with. I take an individual and personalized approach with every client. My intention is to come alongside you and help guide you to your goals to achieve what you want out of the therapy process.