EMDR Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Struggles in life can sometimes lead to feelings of hopelessness and desperation. I have a passion to help people find hope and experience life in a fulfilling way.

If you are seeking an attachment focused therapist to assist in: clarifying one or many areas of your life, working through complex emotions, learning how to set healthy boundaries, learning new skills to cope with difficult situations or circumstances, working on adjusting to a new or stressful situation, coping with grief, depression, anxiety, healing relational, emotional, or physical trauma, or are seeking AEDP, EMDR , and/or Brainspotting therapy or adjunct EMDR or Brainspotting therapy. Accepting Cigna, Medicaid, United/Optum, AETNA, Tricare West, Anthem (BCBS) & cash pay. Appointments that meet every other week are available.

Life is a journey with many different challenging seasons. You might be feeling stuck by current or past traumas, low self esteem, ongoing anxiety or depression, or unfulfilled relationships. Perhaps you have come out of physical, emotional or spiritual abuse and find that you are still affected by it. Therapy is a valuable tool to help you unpack the past, understand yourself deeper in the present, and move forward with confidence. It is my hope to provide an authentic and caring environment that will allow my clients to embrace the pain that is a necessary part of change and navigate the difficult seasons of life successfully.

I work with individuals ages 16 and up who are seeking guidance in the treatment of anxiety, depression, disordered eating and body image issues, trauma ( EMDR ) and women’s issues. I have special interest in working with those who are in eating disorder recovery or who engage in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors, experience anxiety around food, or who may feel they have a difficult relationship with food and no longer trust their bodies. I also enjoy working with athletes, and runners in particular, as I am one myself!

Helping people reach their goals while focusing on holistic wellness through mind, body, and spirit, is my passion. I believe people have the capacity for change, through willingness and dedication. I am trained in EMDR therapy. I have seen it help people recover from various kinds of trauma and relieve symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. EMDR is also an amazing therapy option for many other struggles of life that we become stuck in.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC; # 5267) with over 20 years of psychotherapy and counseling experience. My goal-my privilege-as a therapist is to help people improve ways of thinking, feeling, and doing - three dimensions that cannot be neglected in therapy. And, because no "one" counseling approach is sufficient to explain all facets of human experience, I employ a variety of orientations including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, family systems, solution-focused, spiritual, and neuroscientific approaches - which I'll gladly discuss more in-depth upon request.

Depression, helplessness, anxiety, intense feelings or bad memories can be difficult to handle alone. If would like to reduce your emotional pain and distressing symptoms, add to you personal understanding of what is bothering you, we may be a good match.

Everyone else is making progress in life while you’re standing still. Painful reminders sit like a suffocating weight on your chest, preventing you from taking action. The nagging voice in your head never lets up. “You’re not good enough. Just give up already.” The worst part is you’re starting to believe it. You don’t feel worthy of love, so you settle for unfulfilling relationships. You’re so stuck in the past that it’s impossible to focus on the future. There must be more to life than this! You know that something needs to change.

I specialize in adults and teens with trauma with a specific focus on Complex PTSD. I also work with couples suffering from intimacy issues. I work with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression as well. My approach to therapy is to be honest and forward while promoting this in my clients. I believe a non-judgmental environment is very important. My clients like that I am blunt and confrontational in therapy, avoiding trite therapy terms and tailoring sessions to clients' specific needs. I use many different techniques and theories in my practice, though I tend to stay myself in session to remain real and honest.

I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology - Trauma emphasis from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, anxiety, and attachment/relationships. Clinical treatment experience includes the Veterans Health Trauma Clinic, Colorado Springs VA Medical Center, Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic on Fort Carson, and AspenPointe/Diversus Health. In addition to this training, I am a combat veteran spouse, mother, stepmother, and disaster responder, allowing me to merge evidence-based practice with a “field-based” and realistic approach to mental health.

Living with anxiety and depression can lead to feeling exhausted and joyless. I use several different methods to treat those symptoms in children aged 10 and up, teenagers, and adults. My goal is help people learn to work through what is causing the anxiety and depression so that they can enjoy life again. Other focuses of mine are women going through parenting challenges and life transitions and college students and their life transitions.

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 have over 20 years of clinical experience. I am a former military psychologist and military wife. I have experience with deployment issues, military sexual trauma, re-integration issues, special duty clearances, and other related stressors and trauma. I understand the sensitivity of special clearances. I have a significant amount of experience in psychological testing and neuropsychological screening, to help with accurate diagnosing and for treatment planning. I approach problems using a biopsychosocial model to address possible causes and the maintenance of those problems.

I believe in helping my clients to live an empowered life. I have been a therapist for over 16 years in Colorado and 6 years in North Dakota. My clients learn how to use coping skills, process their pain, how to be assertive, and how to have boundaries to improve their quality of life. I provide therapy for individuals who need assistance with the following issues: trauma, PTSD, sexual addiction, codependency, EMDR II, family of origin, inner child, fear of intimacy, individual, Neuro-emotional technique, and abuse. Offering tele-health only.

I have lived in Colorado Springs since 1965. I enjoy home improvement projects, and thrifting/upcycling what other people have discarded. I also enjoy reading and I love, love, love spending time with and taking care of animals that come in all shapes and sizes. As a therapist, I would describe my style as easy going and laid back. I am not directive during a therapy session. I follow the lead of my client and attend to what their needs are for that day versus following a structured protocol from a particular model of therapy. I believe that the therapeutic alliance and human connection is essential in the healing process and

Are you experiencing anxiety and/or other symptoms from a trauma or change in life circumstance? Perhaps you’re a new Mom or are adding another kiddo to your family. I have spent the past 9 years counseling; I have also supervised other counselors in training and I teach / use both trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy and solution-focused brief therapy, to help get to the heart of the issue and make lasting change, efficiently. I also recently have been trained in EMDR . I will listen without judgement and create a safe space where you can openly share and develop trust, and we will work collaboratively to set goals together.