Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Castle Rock, CO
Lys-An Record
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFT-C, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Lys-An loves working with individuals of all ages, couples and families and has experience working though trauma, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and relationship building from a strengths based, humanistic approach.
Lys-An is an MFT-C working from Castle Rock, Colorado. She obtained a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy from the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont California in 2004. She has several trainings and certificates including EMDR, Gottman Level 2, EFT, and RLT. Lys-An believes developing loving, secure and confident relationships with ourselves and those we cherish, rooted in integrity and compassion is life's most meaningful pursuit. The high vale inherent in these relationships can make connection difficult. It is in this struggle that we can grow into our best selves.
Lys-An loves working with individuals of all ages, couples and families and has experience working though trauma, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and relationship building from a strengths based, humanistic approach.
Lys-An is an MFT-C working from Castle Rock, Colorado. She obtained a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy from the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont California in 2004. She has several trainings and certificates including EMDR, Gottman Level 2, EFT, and RLT. Lys-An believes developing loving, secure and confident relationships with ourselves and those we cherish, rooted in integrity and compassion is life's most meaningful pursuit. The high vale inherent in these relationships can make connection difficult. It is in this struggle that we can grow into our best selves.
Ali Arteaga
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Online Only)
I’m not scared of your trauma or grief.
You’ve been to therapy before, but it keeps feeling more like bandaids than breakthrough. And you’re worried the problem is you. Things start off okay, until the inevitable plateau hits and you keep leaving sessions feeling frustrated and empty. Something’s definitely missing, but you can’t put your finger on what. You just know it hasn’t led to the lasting change you crave. Motivated to do deep work and ready to get at the root, you’ve outgrown the one-size-fits-all approach. Annd it’s also a little scary going to those deeper layers.
I’m not scared of your trauma or grief.
You’ve been to therapy before, but it keeps feeling more like bandaids than breakthrough. And you’re worried the problem is you. Things start off okay, until the inevitable plateau hits and you keep leaving sessions feeling frustrated and empty. Something’s definitely missing, but you can’t put your finger on what. You just know it hasn’t led to the lasting change you crave. Motivated to do deep work and ready to get at the root, you’ve outgrown the one-size-fits-all approach. Annd it’s also a little scary going to those deeper layers.
Hello, I'm Heidi: I'm a dually Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in Colorado and California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide online therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.
Hello, I'm Heidi: I'm a dually Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in Colorado and California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide online therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.
Kendra Liedtke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Practicing from a trauma-informed lens, I excel at creating a validating, non-judgmental environment for my clients.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed with difficult emotions, rumination or impulsive behaviors? Finding yourself engaging in the same ineffective patterns? Having difficulty healing from the past or managing a current traumatic event, loss or life adjustment? I am a strengths-based, certified EMDR therapist with over 20 years counseling experience with adults, intensive training in DBT, and influenced by IFS therapy. My style is warm, engaging, non-judgmental and down to earth. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and starting where you are, we will work together to help facilitate acceptance, healing and growth.
Practicing from a trauma-informed lens, I excel at creating a validating, non-judgmental environment for my clients.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed with difficult emotions, rumination or impulsive behaviors? Finding yourself engaging in the same ineffective patterns? Having difficulty healing from the past or managing a current traumatic event, loss or life adjustment? I am a strengths-based, certified EMDR therapist with over 20 years counseling experience with adults, intensive training in DBT, and influenced by IFS therapy. My style is warm, engaging, non-judgmental and down to earth. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and starting where you are, we will work together to help facilitate acceptance, healing and growth.
Melanie M Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
If you and/or your family need professional help with any of the following: trauma recovery, PTSD, substance abuse, chronic illness/medical trauma, grief, relationships or difficult life changes, I have the compassion and training to help. One of the most effective treatments for trauma, depression, anxiety and work performance fears is EMDR Therapy in which I am trained and have used extensively. I use many other types of therapy and enjoy seeing clients find hope in their lives. I work with individuals 18 and over, older adults and families.
If you and/or your family need professional help with any of the following: trauma recovery, PTSD, substance abuse, chronic illness/medical trauma, grief, relationships or difficult life changes, I have the compassion and training to help. One of the most effective treatments for trauma, depression, anxiety and work performance fears is EMDR Therapy in which I am trained and have used extensively. I use many other types of therapy and enjoy seeing clients find hope in their lives. I work with individuals 18 and over, older adults and families.
Tunnel Light Therapy - - - Heidi R Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MBA, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Waitlist for new clients
Do you crave connection, validation, and empathy? Have you struggled to feel understood and free from judgement while navigating life and processing your deep thoughts, big emotions, and prior trauma? At Tunnel Light Therapy, that's possible. Offering in-person and online therapy to clients in most life stages (teenagers, adults, couples) and specializing in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, depression, mood and personality disorders, I can serve as a safe and compassionate partner to you (or your child) on the path toward greater, more sustainable mental health. Your unique therapeutic needs and goals are welcome at Tunnel Light Therapy.
Do you crave connection, validation, and empathy? Have you struggled to feel understood and free from judgement while navigating life and processing your deep thoughts, big emotions, and prior trauma? At Tunnel Light Therapy, that's possible. Offering in-person and online therapy to clients in most life stages (teenagers, adults, couples) and specializing in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, depression, mood and personality disorders, I can serve as a safe and compassionate partner to you (or your child) on the path toward greater, more sustainable mental health. Your unique therapeutic needs and goals are welcome at Tunnel Light Therapy.
Taylor Diltz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Online Only)
My specialty involves working with trauma and mood disorders including those with depression, bipolar, and/or anxiety.
As a counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to connecting with people to assist them through any challenges they may be facing. I embrace the strong belief that individuals need to hold a focus on healing rather than not feeling. My approach involves bringing those feelings and memories we try to avoid to the front of our consciousness to process and heal from them in more appropriate and healthy ways. I enjoy working with adults that stem from a variety of backgrounds. In individual, couple, and group settings, I offer a safe, caring, and compassionate environment for all individuals seeking support.
My specialty involves working with trauma and mood disorders including those with depression, bipolar, and/or anxiety.
As a counselor, I am passionate and dedicated to connecting with people to assist them through any challenges they may be facing. I embrace the strong belief that individuals need to hold a focus on healing rather than not feeling. My approach involves bringing those feelings and memories we try to avoid to the front of our consciousness to process and heal from them in more appropriate and healthy ways. I enjoy working with adults that stem from a variety of backgrounds. In individual, couple, and group settings, I offer a safe, caring, and compassionate environment for all individuals seeking support.
Jane Blankenship
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
I love helping people move out of trauma and experience a sense of freedom that they haven’t experienced before.
Do you feel like you’re never going to be free? Like you can’t shake the voices and insecurities that you live in? Do you want to let go of the patterns and beliefs that you have lived in for years? I would love to help you experience freedom in your life and to truly love who you are. I provide a safe place where you can share about your hurts and pains and talk through any dynamics in your life. I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, attachment wounding, anxiety, depression and panic disorders.
I love helping people move out of trauma and experience a sense of freedom that they haven’t experienced before.
Do you feel like you’re never going to be free? Like you can’t shake the voices and insecurities that you live in? Do you want to let go of the patterns and beliefs that you have lived in for years? I would love to help you experience freedom in your life and to truly love who you are. I provide a safe place where you can share about your hurts and pains and talk through any dynamics in your life. I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, attachment wounding, anxiety, depression and panic disorders.
Behavioral Health and Trauma Recovery Services, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Lisa specializes in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, addictions, self-esteem, anger, and navigating life stressors/transitions.
Lisa A. Hoeffner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Lisa is a member of the Violence Free Colorado and Disabled American Veterans. At this practice we focus on improving your daily health, modifying thoughts/behaviors, and help you overcome life's toughest challenges. We specialize in First Responder and Military Related Stress Reactions, and Civilians who have experienced stressful life-cycle changes or isolated traumatic events, by serving as a "first response" to these often-unnamed heroes and survivors so they can return to fulfilling their mission and living a life worth living.
Lisa specializes in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, addictions, self-esteem, anger, and navigating life stressors/transitions.
Lisa A. Hoeffner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Lisa is a member of the Violence Free Colorado and Disabled American Veterans. At this practice we focus on improving your daily health, modifying thoughts/behaviors, and help you overcome life's toughest challenges. We specialize in First Responder and Military Related Stress Reactions, and Civilians who have experienced stressful life-cycle changes or isolated traumatic events, by serving as a "first response" to these often-unnamed heroes and survivors so they can return to fulfilling their mission and living a life worth living.
Sheila Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
As a trauma therapist, I specialize in helping people recover and heal from the effects of trauma.
You may be asking am I the problem? Why do I keep feeling like I'm on repeat. Repeat of the same friendship dynamics that end in anger and resentment. Repeat of feeling alone and stressed out. Why do I struggle to be happy? I keep trying to be what I think I'm supposed to be but I still hurt inside. You wonder "am I missing something"? The truth is you may be dealing with the effects of trauma. Trauma symptoms can present in a myriad of ways. Some of the most recognizable trauma symptoms are depression and anxiety. But, there are more that we often overlook as "just us". Waves of unexplained sadness, or inability to get over things.
As a trauma therapist, I specialize in helping people recover and heal from the effects of trauma.
You may be asking am I the problem? Why do I keep feeling like I'm on repeat. Repeat of the same friendship dynamics that end in anger and resentment. Repeat of feeling alone and stressed out. Why do I struggle to be happy? I keep trying to be what I think I'm supposed to be but I still hurt inside. You wonder "am I missing something"? The truth is you may be dealing with the effects of trauma. Trauma symptoms can present in a myriad of ways. Some of the most recognizable trauma symptoms are depression and anxiety. But, there are more that we often overlook as "just us". Waves of unexplained sadness, or inability to get over things.
I am also trained in EMDR which has been proven effective in treating trauma, which comes in many forms such as, post-traumatic stress, accidents, and emotional wounding.
I work with couples and individuals on relationship issues, trauma, anxiety and depression. By listening with the heart and enhancing emotional communications I can help you find your way through difficult relationship issues, life transitions, parent-child difficulties, trauma, or symptoms of anxiety and depression. Everyone has the power and wisdom within to create a life of joy and success. I provide a caring, comfortable and supportive setting to make it possible for you to connect deeply with the strength of spirit that lies within you to uncover your unique strengths.
I am also trained in EMDR which has been proven effective in treating trauma, which comes in many forms such as, post-traumatic stress, accidents, and emotional wounding.
I work with couples and individuals on relationship issues, trauma, anxiety and depression. By listening with the heart and enhancing emotional communications I can help you find your way through difficult relationship issues, life transitions, parent-child difficulties, trauma, or symptoms of anxiety and depression. Everyone has the power and wisdom within to create a life of joy and success. I provide a caring, comfortable and supportive setting to make it possible for you to connect deeply with the strength of spirit that lies within you to uncover your unique strengths.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CATP, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Therapists need a safe space for healing too! You work hard to be effective and compassionate with your clients, and you know that your work is best when you take care of your own emotional needs. You may be facing burnout, your own trauma or life challenges or just the realization that “it’s time” to return to therapy. As therapists, it's our unique challenge to let ourselves relax and trust someone to take care of us in effective ways. You'll immediately feel supported in a non-judgmental and highly confidential space. I offer a safe place for healing with the therapist in mind.
Therapists need a safe space for healing too! You work hard to be effective and compassionate with your clients, and you know that your work is best when you take care of your own emotional needs. You may be facing burnout, your own trauma or life challenges or just the realization that “it’s time” to return to therapy. As therapists, it's our unique challenge to let ourselves relax and trust someone to take care of us in effective ways. You'll immediately feel supported in a non-judgmental and highly confidential space. I offer a safe place for healing with the therapist in mind.
As a certified clinical trauma professional, I have extensive knowledge in how to use past difficulties to overcome setbacks, compulsions and limiting habits.
Life can be tough or overwhelming at times. It is only natural to shut down, become numb or lash out at others. You can regain the vitality and joy. Find the courage it takes to work it through. Together we can create a safe environment to explore, uncover and rebuild your authentic self. Pain is inevitable. Attempting to avoid pain creates suffering. Facing it builds courage, strength and resilience. Choose your life!
As a certified clinical trauma professional, I have extensive knowledge in how to use past difficulties to overcome setbacks, compulsions and limiting habits.
Life can be tough or overwhelming at times. It is only natural to shut down, become numb or lash out at others. You can regain the vitality and joy. Find the courage it takes to work it through. Together we can create a safe environment to explore, uncover and rebuild your authentic self. Pain is inevitable. Attempting to avoid pain creates suffering. Facing it builds courage, strength and resilience. Choose your life!
Shauna Roubidoux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80109 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Shauna Roubidoux, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery and maternal mental health. With a background in Law Enforcement dispatch and military service, I bring a unique understanding of stress and trauma. My therapeutic approach integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process trauma and anxiety effectively. I have a special interest in supporting mothers through postpartum depression and anxiety, offering a safe space for exploration and developing coping strategies.
Welcome! I’m Shauna Roubidoux, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery and maternal mental health. With a background in Law Enforcement dispatch and military service, I bring a unique understanding of stress and trauma. My therapeutic approach integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process trauma and anxiety effectively. I have a special interest in supporting mothers through postpartum depression and anxiety, offering a safe space for exploration and developing coping strategies.
Jennifer Peck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80109 (Online Only)
I am an experienced therapist specializing in TRAUMA, PTSD, DOMESTIC ABUSE, DEPRESSION, SEXUAL ABUSE, SUICIDAL IDEATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Many people have insight into their problems, but are unable to fix them on their own. We will work together to understand your current feelings and behaviors, why they are disrupting your life, and help build new skills and strategies with the goal of achieving a life worth living.
I am an experienced therapist specializing in TRAUMA, PTSD, DOMESTIC ABUSE, DEPRESSION, SEXUAL ABUSE, SUICIDAL IDEATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Many people have insight into their problems, but are unable to fix them on their own. We will work together to understand your current feelings and behaviors, why they are disrupting your life, and help build new skills and strategies with the goal of achieving a life worth living.
In my work I emphasize culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches, blending Person Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Reaching out for support in our most vulnerable times can be painful, confusing, and quite literally scary! Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a family navigating challenging dynamics, or an adult facing a major life change, you will be met with authenticity and compassion. I believe our unique life experiences shape who we are, how well we connect with our inner Being, and how we interact with the world around us. Therapy is a place where you should feel heard, embraced, and most importantly- safe.
In my work I emphasize culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches, blending Person Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Reaching out for support in our most vulnerable times can be painful, confusing, and quite literally scary! Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a family navigating challenging dynamics, or an adult facing a major life change, you will be met with authenticity and compassion. I believe our unique life experiences shape who we are, how well we connect with our inner Being, and how we interact with the world around us. Therapy is a place where you should feel heard, embraced, and most importantly- safe.
Paige Weinard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-CO, LPCC-OH, MHC-HI
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108 (Online Only)
I also work with those who have experienced trauma, are struggling with personality disorders, and those who need guidance to return to their own path of happiness and wellness.
Therapy is a journey and lived experience. The connection, empowerment, and shifts I get to be apart of are what keep me motivated and striving to be the therapist that I am. My hope is to empower clients through connection and collaboration and I feel honored to be invited on your journey. In my free time, I practice self-care through my own therapeutic journey, I enjoy playing and watching hockey, I enjoy hiking in the Foothills, I take my dog “Bella" to her favorite places, and spend time with my closest friends and family. Should you invite me on your journey, I hope to help you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I also work with those who have experienced trauma, are struggling with personality disorders, and those who need guidance to return to their own path of happiness and wellness.
Therapy is a journey and lived experience. The connection, empowerment, and shifts I get to be apart of are what keep me motivated and striving to be the therapist that I am. My hope is to empower clients through connection and collaboration and I feel honored to be invited on your journey. In my free time, I practice self-care through my own therapeutic journey, I enjoy playing and watching hockey, I enjoy hiking in the Foothills, I take my dog “Bella" to her favorite places, and spend time with my closest friends and family. Should you invite me on your journey, I hope to help you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to address trauma.
As a dedicated couples therapist, I specialize in helping partners navigate the complex and often painful terrain of infidelity and trauma. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space for both individuals to express their feelings and work towards healing. I recognize the profound impact that breaches of trust and traumatic experiences can have on a relationship, and I am committed to guiding couples through these challenges to rebuild a stronger, more resilient bond.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to address trauma.
As a dedicated couples therapist, I specialize in helping partners navigate the complex and often painful terrain of infidelity and trauma. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space for both individuals to express their feelings and work towards healing. I recognize the profound impact that breaches of trust and traumatic experiences can have on a relationship, and I am committed to guiding couples through these challenges to rebuild a stronger, more resilient bond.
Canna O'Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCTP, LPC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from trauma, grief and loss, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder.
I have a passion for creating a non-judgmental safe space where people feel comfortable, supported, accepted and validated. It is my goal to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you, to help you take positive life-changing steps towards a life worth living. I want to help you move from surviving to thriving.
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from trauma, grief and loss, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder.
I have a passion for creating a non-judgmental safe space where people feel comfortable, supported, accepted and validated. It is my goal to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you, to help you take positive life-changing steps towards a life worth living. I want to help you move from surviving to thriving.
My focus currently is trauma.
I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years. I have helped survivors of abuse and domestic violence, the LBGQT community, and adolescents. I primarily incorporate CBT but that is not the only theory I use. It depends on the needs of my clients. Recently I was trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma. I currently I’m only doing tele sessions. My clients range from adolescence to adult. Most of my current clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal as a counselor is to help individuals reach their full potential to lead productive successful lives based on their needs and desires.
My focus currently is trauma.
I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years. I have helped survivors of abuse and domestic violence, the LBGQT community, and adolescents. I primarily incorporate CBT but that is not the only theory I use. It depends on the needs of my clients. Recently I was trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma. I currently I’m only doing tele sessions. My clients range from adolescence to adult. Most of my current clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal as a counselor is to help individuals reach their full potential to lead productive successful lives based on their needs and desires.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.