Therapists in East Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO

Do you ever find yourself thinking that you could conquer the world if you could just get out of your own way? Does your brain spin and spin without stopping? Do you nitpick every little thing about yourself, even when others think you're amazing? If you're struggling with overthinking, compulsive overworking, and just can't seem to relax, I can help you. Whether your problem is anxiety, perfectionism, or you are stuck reliving past trauma, I have tools and training that can help you overcome your obstacles, discover your core values, and develop resilience.

Are you experiencing stress in your life due to a relationship or life transition and need a safe place to talk? Is your teen struggling at home or in school? As a parent do you feel you are losing control of your teen? Or are you overwhelmed as a new mom and worried about your mood? Beginning therapy is the start of change. What you want to change is entirely up to you... we will start wherever you need to. Together we will create a safe and trusting relationship that will set a foundation for self-awareness and personal growth.

Healing always means changing. The first step in healing is to state your intention to change. Even though you might not know yet how to make that happen.... My experience is that we humans make change when it's the right time and the right place. Is it time?

I have over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have specialized training in multiple areas to provide a broad spectrum of treatment. I have expertise working with trauma and PTSD issues. I specialize in working with military personnel. The spectrum of trauma work includes emotional and physical abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and combat-related trauma. I work with many clients to improve self-esteem, anger, depression, anxiety, relationships and adjusting to a multitude of life changes. I am a client-centered clinician who works with you to identify, harness and strengthen your unique attributes to overcome the challenges you face.

Let's start with the future. You'll not get there if you don't know where you're going. Creating an image of how you'd like things to be instead of how they are will provide a positive focus for therapy. My job as a therapist is to help in creating that image, guide you in moving forward, and assist you in resolving past and current issues that get in the way.

Helping You Find Your Freedom. You have been overwhelmed by life. Your emotions have been hijacking your day. You can't seem to find yourself or your way in life. It’s interfering with relationships, work, and how you treat yourself. Thoughts race in your mind; “Will I ever be enough?” "Why can't I just stop my anxiety? " "What will people think ?" "What if I don't succeed?" This spirals you to insecurity, more anxiety, and hopelessness. You see things getting worse, but what if you saw yourself getting help and feeling better? What if you could learn to cope and find healing and confidence? This is possible for you!

Are you struggling with a loss of abilities due to Chronic Illness or Medical Crisis? Do you feel Isolated, Anxious and/or Depressed? I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, Grief or Loss of independence, of abilities, depression, Stress or caregiver burnout, it is important that you know you are not alone in this journey.

Emily believes that the therapeutic process involves learning how to accept uncomfortable emotions, challenging life events, and difficult transitions, in order to work through them and find peace. She believes in empowering individuals from the inside out, and in helping clients learn how to have a healthy relationship with all parts of themselves and others as they navigate life.

I'm thrilled to be offering in-person sessions again! Hello, and welcome. How is the therapist search going? It's not easy to know who to choose. Breathe, and trust your instincts. I have specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Complex Trauma, and PTSD. I work in a way that honors both where you currently are, and where you would like to be, because you are not broken or in need of "fixing". I strive to cultivate safe, judgment-free spaces to cultivate a therapeutic environment of healing and wellness.

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.

Do you want to learn more about yourself? Are you struggling to get by, but want to have a different life? Are you trying to figure out what is keeping you stuck? Some of the struggles my clients have include: anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and sleep difficulties. I understand it's overwhelming at times. I often work with highly sensitive individuals who have found different aspects of life overwhelming.

I feel that it's important for clients to feel warmth, sincerity and comfort when in therapy. It's my goal that my clients feel heard, respected and validated while processing disheartening experiences.

Wendy Kendall is a Licensed Therapist in our Colorado Springs location. Clients will be greeted by Wendy’s kind and empathetic demeanor along with a mix of humor and directness. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals and live happier, healthier lives. Wendy takes an evidence-based approach to therapy and works with clients who deal with PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression and addiction.

Are you tired of arguing over and over (and over) the same marital issues? Do you feel stuck and "not heard," and alone? Together I can assist you with working towards positive dialogue rather than living in a state of "gridlock." Effective methods of how to communicate "soften start-ups" instead of harshness; methods to decrease defensiveness and criticism. Learning ways to build a friendship with each other again....and being a team in parenting. If it is divorce, I can assist you and your children through this difficult process, providing family therapy with you and your children.