Divorce Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Hello! My name is Patty Shepard and I am an experienced counselor. I am here to help you set goals and make the healthy changes that you want in your life. Along your journey, I will guide and encourage you with hope, compassion, and acceptance in a safe, trustworthy environment. I offer supportive and effective tools to help you express and manage your emotions while learning about yourself. You've already taken that first (initial) step, which can be a bit scary, but you did it! Now, let's move forward together!

You are tired of wrestling your: thoughts / relationships / life challenges / anxiety / depression / identity / history / values / actions / grief. Are you tired of conversations turning into arguments? I'm here to sit in the proverbial mud WITH you, offering nonjudgmental, skilled help as you process, learn, grow, and get unstuck. As a result of my history and experience, I am a dedicated therapist who works effectively with individuals, couples, and adolescents, with differing struggles. I provide a personable, relaxed, interactive, and collaborative style using various styles of treatment to meet your individual needs.

Although we cannot avoid life’s pain and trauma, we do not have to process it alone. I see counseling as a collaborative and supportive process that can aid in one's healing. Maya Angelou said, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” I believe it is imperative to evaluate our life story and the meaning we have attached to our experiences. Recognizing the root of our maladaptive thoughts and emotional distress allows us to receive the hope and healing needed to move towards a satisfying and purpose-filled life.

I specialize in counseling married and pre-marital couples, business professionals, service providers, and emergency workers who are facing life stressors and relationship challenges. I also serve individuals and adolescents who are struggling with self harm or suicidal ideation. As we meet, you will experience unconditional acceptance, authentic relationship, evidence-based interventions, and lasting transformation. Using an integrative strengths-based approach, we will work together to create a personalized counseling plan to guide you towards meeting your counseling goals. Reach out for a complimentary counseling consultation!

Throughout our lives we face many challenges, and sometimes we need more clarity and support than we find around us. This is where a trained clinical mental health provider can help bring specialized support to what you’re experiencing. Whether you are struggling with a bout of depression, living with ongoing anxiety, or have unprocessed trauma/abuse from childhood or last week, counseling can help you move from merely surviving to thriving.

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.

As a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist, I have made it my work to partner with young people in learning to trust themselves, equipping them to move bravely through difficulty and transition. By creating an approachable space and trustful relationship I am able to guide children, adolescents, and young adults as they grow and uncover their authentic voice. By incorporating interventions like play therapy, art therapy, and EMDR, I am able to work with clients with a broad spectrum of experiences from developmentally expected stressors to more complex presentations of trauma in childhood.

I understand through personal loss and struggles, the realness of living in a broken world. However, I have also experienced the internal transformation of hope, courage, and wholeness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who is trained in EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Play/Art/Music Therapy. I believe in meeting others where they are and walking beside them, especially when challenges, struggles, or lack of hope hinder our ability to live life to the fullest. I make every effort to create a genuine, safe, non-judgmental, relationship with others. Regardless of their spiritual or religious beliefs.

I am passionate about working with clients experiencing grief and loss, spiritual abuse, those hurt in crucial relationships, and those drained by emotional abuse. Often this looks like anxiety, depression, and difficulty in relationships. The decision to begin therapy is a courageous one usually made when feeling stuck, vulnerable, or in emotional distress. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can express your thoughts and feelings openly and develop a deepening awareness that can develop into a meaningful and lasting understanding of yourself.

I have specialized in the treatment of trauma related problems and associated anxiety, anxiety disorders (panic, OCD, general anxiety), behavioral issues, and depression. I believe all people come equipped with the strength and internal resources necessary to heal. We are more than the pain that afflicts us or the symptoms that make our lives difficult. Helping those afflicted by trauma, anxiety, and depression is my passion. My goal is to aid in finding life's balance, to help others regain a sense of hope, and return from the past to find fulfillment in their present.

I treat teens and adults with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have been doing therapy for over 20 years in a variety of settings such as treatment centers, hospital settings and in a private practice office. I am trained in EMDR, CBT and I work regularly with physicians on medication management. I work to thoroughly evaluate and develop a treatment plan with goals to address your concerns. I strive to create a safe place for all. You can reach me at 719-266-1891 or click on my website to view my reviews and look at appointments available.

Growing up is one of the most difficult challenges your child will face, especially in a digital and fast-paced world. I would like to journey with you and your child to help make them more resilient and accepting of life and its many challenges. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in helping families communicate with each other, anger management, self-harming behavior, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, and trauma. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am working through The Compassion Collaborative.

You often find yourself struggling in a pattern of negative thinking, behaviors, or experiences. You have tried to break free on your own, but have not yet found success. Life is too short to let your struggles control you. I want to walk with you through your struggles and help you see that there is hope.

As an experienced adult and adolescent therapist, I offer counseling for anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress. Beliefs and emotional responses learned from experience can limit us, affect our physical health and our relationships. The pandemic and its consequences have proven to be particularly challenging. It matters what we focus on, how we interpret it, and how we respond. Learn how to manage symptoms while they lessen or are eliminated. Visit my website springswellness.net to learn more, or call/text for a initial consultation. The mind and body are inclined to heal. Let yourself adapt and recover.

I enjoy working with all kinds of people. Each of us brings our own story and none of us were meant to work through our lives alone. I believe each client has their own strengths and sometimes it's just a question of adjusting the lighting so you can see what they are. It does not matter if you're sad or lonely or frustrated, we can find a way to make life much better.

Modern life can leave us stressed out, disconnected from each other, and disconnected from ourselves. Human beings have an incredible capacity for adaptation and growth. I believe that therapy is an effective way to tap into the resiliency for which we are all capable. Everyone experiences life’s up and downs, which can include trauma, difficulty adjusting, trouble in interpersonal relationships, mood regulation, self-destructive behaviors, anxiety, depression, and many others.

Do you find talks with your partner turn to fights? Does frustration surface when you need to discuss important topics? You are not alone. Many couples struggle with communicating effectively and understanding each other. Every argument is a conversation you need to have. It is not too late to have the fulfilling relationship you have always wanted.

Are you struggling with past traumas or navigating life changes and challenging relationships? You're not alone. I'm here to offer a helping hand and a compassionate ear on your journey toward healing and growth. As a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma and relationships, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals like you through life's toughest moments. My commitment to mental health stems from a genuine desire to see people thrive. I believe every individual has the strength and resilience to overcome their obstacles and I'm here to help you tap into your inner strength.

Are you dealing with difficult relationship issues? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety or depression? Do you feel trapped in negativity? I look forward to meeting with you and working with you toward positive change.