Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
You've read all of the books and done the research, even listened to a TED talk or two. You logically understand why you're stuck and if that understanding was enough, you would not be here reading this. If the persistent hum of self-analysis isn't going to turn down the echoes of your past experiences, then what is? I can hold space to help you answer that question. By building a bridge between the efforts of the mind and the experiences of the body, we move beyond 'knowing' your story to creating lasting change so you can get clear about what is important to you and chart a new way forward.
You've read all of the books and done the research, even listened to a TED talk or two. You logically understand why you're stuck and if that understanding was enough, you would not be here reading this. If the persistent hum of self-analysis isn't going to turn down the echoes of your past experiences, then what is? I can hold space to help you answer that question. By building a bridge between the efforts of the mind and the experiences of the body, we move beyond 'knowing' your story to creating lasting change so you can get clear about what is important to you and chart a new way forward.
I integrate somatic practices, parts work (such as Internal Family Systems), and EMDR to support nervous system regulation and emotional healing.
I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma—especially relational and complex trauma (cPTSD, PTSD). I work with a wide range of clients, including veterans, first responders, neurodivergent individuals, and those struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or BPD. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can safely process, explore, and grow. Therapy with me is a collaborative process—honoring your pace, your resilience, and your goals.
I integrate somatic practices, parts work (such as Internal Family Systems), and EMDR to support nervous system regulation and emotional healing.
I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma—especially relational and complex trauma (cPTSD, PTSD). I work with a wide range of clients, including veterans, first responders, neurodivergent individuals, and those struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or BPD. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can safely process, explore, and grow. Therapy with me is a collaborative process—honoring your pace, your resilience, and your goals.
Birgitta Kieckhaben uses an integrative approach of various modalities, focusing on the individual client’s needs. Modalities include Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), Somatic Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Birgitta has a nursing background and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy experience for twenty-plus years with neurological, mental, and geriatric disorders. She has a keen interest in Native American studies, Genocide, intergenerational trauma and healing, and addiction. Her approach is trauma and social justice informed.
Birgitta Kieckhaben uses an integrative approach of various modalities, focusing on the individual client’s needs. Modalities include Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), Somatic Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Birgitta has a nursing background and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy experience for twenty-plus years with neurological, mental, and geriatric disorders. She has a keen interest in Native American studies, Genocide, intergenerational trauma and healing, and addiction. Her approach is trauma and social justice informed.
Congratulations on taking this very important first step in changing your life and improving the relationships that matter the most to you! I know it wasn't easy, but creating change in life never is and I am here to support you in that journey. Have you experienced a traumatic childhood? Are you noticing that your relationships with loved ones seem to cause more pain than joy? Are you struggling with difficult emotions that make each day harder and harder to get through? Together, we can sort the challenges and create a clear path towards healing.
Congratulations on taking this very important first step in changing your life and improving the relationships that matter the most to you! I know it wasn't easy, but creating change in life never is and I am here to support you in that journey. Have you experienced a traumatic childhood? Are you noticing that your relationships with loved ones seem to cause more pain than joy? Are you struggling with difficult emotions that make each day harder and harder to get through? Together, we can sort the challenges and create a clear path towards healing.
Jason J
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, AASAT, EFT, LPC
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
So you're looking for a change - let's get started! You might be stuck, perhaps held back by the past, not sure how to live in the present, or uncertain about moving into the future. If that's you, it's a good time for some counseling. I am a man of faith, a motorcycle rider, a runner, a reader, and one or two other things outside of counseling, just in case we still haven't connected. In counseling and support groups, I’ve focused my time helping people face addictions, trauma, and all the relationships in between. I often rely on the AASAT training for addictions, EMDR for trauma, and EFT for couples.
So you're looking for a change - let's get started! You might be stuck, perhaps held back by the past, not sure how to live in the present, or uncertain about moving into the future. If that's you, it's a good time for some counseling. I am a man of faith, a motorcycle rider, a runner, a reader, and one or two other things outside of counseling, just in case we still haven't connected. In counseling and support groups, I’ve focused my time helping people face addictions, trauma, and all the relationships in between. I often rely on the AASAT training for addictions, EMDR for trauma, and EFT for couples.
Stephanie Michelle Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RD, LPC
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I pull from alternative and somatic approaches to therapy and am trained in psychedelic assisted therapy, IFS, and EMDR.
I have extensive experience working with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I'm also passionate about working with young adults, spiritual and existential challenges, and the LGTBQ+ community.
I pull from alternative and somatic approaches to therapy and am trained in psychedelic assisted therapy, IFS, and EMDR.
I have extensive experience working with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I'm also passionate about working with young adults, spiritual and existential challenges, and the LGTBQ+ community.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, grief, personality disorders, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, grief, personality disorders, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Tabitha Christensen (Book Instantly On Website)
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Tabitha Christensen is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Bestowed Fortitude Counseling Services who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and families navigating emotional distress, relational challenges, and significant life transitions. Her work is grounded in empathy, structure, and evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth.
Tabitha Christensen is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Bestowed Fortitude Counseling Services who provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and families navigating emotional distress, relational challenges, and significant life transitions. Her work is grounded in empathy, structure, and evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth.
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.
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.
Hi, I’m Colleen, a counselor in Colorado Springs. I take a nervous system–informed approach to therapy, helping clients understand how their bodies respond to stress, trauma, and anxiety. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered with tools you can use both in and outside of sessions.
I work with teens and adults experiencing challenges related to body image, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together, we focus on building awareness, regulation skills, and self-compassion while gently addressing the deeper patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Hi, I’m Colleen, a counselor in Colorado Springs. I take a nervous system–informed approach to therapy, helping clients understand how their bodies respond to stress, trauma, and anxiety. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered with tools you can use both in and outside of sessions.
I work with teens and adults experiencing challenges related to body image, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together, we focus on building awareness, regulation skills, and self-compassion while gently addressing the deeper patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Let's be honest, therapy isn't the first choice for most people. If, however, you are in a place where this might seem like a good option, I'd appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Whether it is personal issues or you're having difficulties with your spouse, significant other, parent, or child(ren). Or, maybe you just need some support with a transition in life. I enjoy working with people from all walks and stages of life and while change is up to you, know that I'm willing to be in your corner along the way. In addition to myself, we have a team of 22 other providers ready and wiling to help in any way we can.
Let's be honest, therapy isn't the first choice for most people. If, however, you are in a place where this might seem like a good option, I'd appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Whether it is personal issues or you're having difficulties with your spouse, significant other, parent, or child(ren). Or, maybe you just need some support with a transition in life. I enjoy working with people from all walks and stages of life and while change is up to you, know that I'm willing to be in your corner along the way. In addition to myself, we have a team of 22 other providers ready and wiling to help in any way we can.
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
Perinatal At Mindful Springs Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
There are so many more challenges to becoming a parent than what is often expected. We are passionate about serving people throughout their journeys in parenting. Perinatal work includes pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, & after a baby comes into your family. Along the way, difficulties can arise & our goal is to provide a framework, to offer support, & to give validation for how hard becoming a parent or supporting someone who is parenting can be. Our providers use a variety of tools & knowledge to help people adjust their sense of self, grapple with a loss of control, & support transition in their relationships.
There are so many more challenges to becoming a parent than what is often expected. We are passionate about serving people throughout their journeys in parenting. Perinatal work includes pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, & after a baby comes into your family. Along the way, difficulties can arise & our goal is to provide a framework, to offer support, & to give validation for how hard becoming a parent or supporting someone who is parenting can be. Our providers use a variety of tools & knowledge to help people adjust their sense of self, grapple with a loss of control, & support transition in their relationships.
My approach is grounded in attachment theory and informed by Internal Family Systems ( IFS), person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
You may be navigating a season of change, relationship challenges, past experiences, or patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe growth begins with feeling understood and having space to explore your experiences without judgment. Creating emotional safety is a crucial part of the counseling relationship to me. I work with adults facing concerns related to substance use and recovery, trauma, women's concerns, relationships, and life transitions. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an addictions emphasis from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
My approach is grounded in attachment theory and informed by Internal Family Systems ( IFS), person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
You may be navigating a season of change, relationship challenges, past experiences, or patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe growth begins with feeling understood and having space to explore your experiences without judgment. Creating emotional safety is a crucial part of the counseling relationship to me. I work with adults facing concerns related to substance use and recovery, trauma, women's concerns, relationships, and life transitions. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an addictions emphasis from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
YOU ARE WORTH IT! There is hope. I am passionate about assisting couples/families and individuals with finding peace and working towards positive change. I am an integrative psychotherapist, working from a compassionate, strength-based perspective. The foundation of effective therapy is a strong, connected therapeutic relationship. I believe it is my role as a therapist to approach this alliance with warmth and open-mindedness to help provide you with a safe, nonjudgemental space.
YOU ARE WORTH IT! There is hope. I am passionate about assisting couples/families and individuals with finding peace and working towards positive change. I am an integrative psychotherapist, working from a compassionate, strength-based perspective. The foundation of effective therapy is a strong, connected therapeutic relationship. I believe it is my role as a therapist to approach this alliance with warmth and open-mindedness to help provide you with a safe, nonjudgemental space.
Kira Whitley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Waitlist for new clients
We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we need to do it all on our own. I have good news- you are not alone and you don't have to do it on your own! We all have a deep desire to be fully known and fully loved. It is my belief that we can't be fully known and loved by others until we fully know and love ourselves. Having a strong sense of identity and purpose allows us to heal, forgive, and move forward with clarity, hope, and tenacity.
We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we need to do it all on our own. I have good news- you are not alone and you don't have to do it on your own! We all have a deep desire to be fully known and fully loved. It is my belief that we can't be fully known and loved by others until we fully know and love ourselves. Having a strong sense of identity and purpose allows us to heal, forgive, and move forward with clarity, hope, and tenacity.
I use Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic approaches to help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and process experiences—supporting meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to stay there. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally exhausted—caught in patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional shutdown that don’t seem to shift, no matter how hard they try. Therapy with me is active, collaborative, and results-driven. Together, we’ll identify what’s actually keeping you stuck and use practical, evidence-based strategies to create meaningful change.
I use Internal Family Systems ( IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic approaches to help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and process experiences—supporting meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to stay there. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally exhausted—caught in patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional shutdown that don’t seem to shift, no matter how hard they try. Therapy with me is active, collaborative, and results-driven. Together, we’ll identify what’s actually keeping you stuck and use practical, evidence-based strategies to create meaningful change.
Most of us love stories—whether it’s a favorite book or a beloved movie. We’re drawn into the plot, celebrating the joy and grieving the loss, because in those stories, we often see parts of our own. Each of us has a story—one that holds moments of beauty and heartbreak, resilience and pain.
But unlike the stories we read or watch, our lives don’t always resolve the way we hope. Sometimes something happens that changes everything. Maybe you’ve experienced pain that’s left you feeling disconnected, uncertain, or questioning who you are. Healing after trauma can feel confusing and lonely—but you don’t have to walk that road alone
Most of us love stories—whether it’s a favorite book or a beloved movie. We’re drawn into the plot, celebrating the joy and grieving the loss, because in those stories, we often see parts of our own. Each of us has a story—one that holds moments of beauty and heartbreak, resilience and pain.
But unlike the stories we read or watch, our lives don’t always resolve the way we hope. Sometimes something happens that changes everything. Maybe you’ve experienced pain that’s left you feeling disconnected, uncertain, or questioning who you are. Healing after trauma can feel confusing and lonely—but you don’t have to walk that road alone
Starting from a Person-Centered approach, I integrate other theories and techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and AEDP.
We, as humans, have an incredible potential for growth, but we often find life difficult; we feel stuck, alone, and uncertain. I believe that when we work through the hard things, we can find healing. I strive to create counseling relationships based on safety, trust, and hope, where people are accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I believe counseling is an opportunity to work through pain and suffering, develop resiliency which can be carried forward into life, and experience healing, freedom, purpose, and self-acceptance.
Starting from a Person-Centered approach, I integrate other theories and techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and AEDP.
We, as humans, have an incredible potential for growth, but we often find life difficult; we feel stuck, alone, and uncertain. I believe that when we work through the hard things, we can find healing. I strive to create counseling relationships based on safety, trust, and hope, where people are accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I believe counseling is an opportunity to work through pain and suffering, develop resiliency which can be carried forward into life, and experience healing, freedom, purpose, and self-acceptance.
You are pushing through every day, holding on to the last thread of hope that you have. You feel unworthy, unloved, unseen, and unheard. Even when the person you love most is around you, you still feel alone. You isolate yourself in times of stress and try to find resolve in your isolation, but you end up feeling even more lonely. You try to find distractions to keep your thoughts from building, but the distractions don't work. Things keep building up under the surface and the pressure almost feels like it is too much. You feel like you are about to break. Are you ready to make a change and allow yourself the peace that you deserve?
You are pushing through every day, holding on to the last thread of hope that you have. You feel unworthy, unloved, unseen, and unheard. Even when the person you love most is around you, you still feel alone. You isolate yourself in times of stress and try to find resolve in your isolation, but you end up feeling even more lonely. You try to find distractions to keep your thoughts from building, but the distractions don't work. Things keep building up under the surface and the pressure almost feels like it is too much. You feel like you are about to break. Are you ready to make a change and allow yourself the peace that you deserve?
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.