Teletherapy for Colorado Springs, CO

Evidenced- based treatments are offered for couples, families, children and adults. Marriage and relationship work are used following the Gottman Method. EMDR integrated with Mindfulness and Somatic work is used to treat trauma, grief, chronic pain and mood issues. Play Therapy and Sand Play Therapy are also specialty areas. Registered with the Gottman Method Directory for couple work; Play Therapy Association; Eye Movement Densensitization & Reprocessing International Association; National Association of Social Workers; & Sandplay Therapy Association of America.

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Do you ever think to yourself, "What's wrong with me?" or "How come I cannot snap out of it?" Let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with you and you simply cannot snap out of it. There are a lot of social stigmas when we have emotional struggles; we internalize these beliefs. Sometimes, we resist seeking treatment because it can be seen as a weakness because of underlying trauma or experience. This worsens over time whether you are depressed, anxious, fearful, frustrated, resentful, or angry. I believe many of us want to have understanding, support, empathy, and new coping methods.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who uses a wide variety of treatment approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Emotional Focused therapy. I enjoy working with kids (5+), adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults (including seniors). I also enjoy working with couples and families. I specialize in topics including ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family/Intimate/romantic relationships, Grief, Life transitions, Medical issues/physical health, military/veteran support, Stress, suicidal ideation/self harm, and trauma.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches and techniques, together we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, past abuse, trauma, PTSD, spirituality, marriage or family stresses? I provide individual, couple's, and family therapy, in person or via a HIPPA compliant Telehealth platform utilizing a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy framework, with cognitive-behavioral, and other therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs. Learning proven communication techniques, calming techniques, and a variety of strategies to effectively increase your coping skills is pivotal in creating positive life changes!

Do you feel stuck but can’t quite navigate where to go from here? Haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Could you use some extra support while going through a challenging situation? Are you a couple in need of strengthening your communication skills or could use some guidance in resolving conflict? Perhaps you’re going through the motions in your relationship or have concerns that the marriage won’t last? Or maybe you’re about to say “I do” and would like to establish a healthy foundation? I would like to partner with you to provide support and tools to help you overcome these obstacles.

Do you struggle to understand why you sometimes respond to situations in counterproductive ways? A variety of life experiences have shaped our sense of self, and continue to influence our responses. As a therapist, I love to open the space for you to explore the gap between how you are responding and how you desire to live your life.

Have you been through a trauma/adverse event that has challenged your view of yourself, or made you feel anxious or out of control? I do not judge, and want to hear your story. I have had personal experience with loss and trauma, and have benefited from caring support. Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, changes in identity, relationship difficulties, anger, addiction, or a combination of challenges, I would like to help you through it. I consider it an honor to be trusted with the story of your experience. Even your darkest moments can emerge into light again. I know it's possible, as I've been through some dark spots.

The relationship between client and therapist is essential to successful therapy. I seek to establish an empathetic, trusting relationship with clients, which provides the context for a deeper understanding of oneself and the difficulties bringing them to therapy. From this relational foundation, I work collaboratively with clients to find solutions to their problems.

My approach to life is non-judgmental and open-minded. I enjoy assisting clients to achieve higher goals, be more comfortable with themselves, and connect more in their relationships. Self-acceptance will be more consistent, your past traumas can become stories to tell, you may feel deeper appreciation for relationships, as well as a stronger connection with your family. I work with you gently & efficiently towards your goals & solutions. Unifying conflicting parts of yourself and finding balance in your life creates emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Understanding your emotions allows you to progress in your growth.

I want to help people who want to help themselves to have a more joyful and hopeful life. My focus is on your strengths, as I believe if we focus on our strengths, it is easier to overcome our challenges. As a counselor and a former school counselor and teacher, I have worked with adults, teens and children from all walks of life, including military and their families. I am empathetic and compassionate. My goal is that you gain more hope when working with me. I am grateful for every client I work with. In person therapy is offered to those who are vaccinated.

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.

Are you feeling defeated by self-doubt? Anxious and over-burdened by the worries of tomorrow? Depressed because you just can't seem to make any long-lasting changes in your life? These symptoms may just be the "tip of the iceberg" and may be indicative of long-held belief systems that are manifesting after years of cultivation. Don't be discouraged. You're not alone. The human experience is riddled with challenges that can leave us feeling hopeless. We are not meant to do life alone and chances are you already know that because that's why you're here. Let's get started!

Self-doubt. Overwhelm. Hopelessness. The fears and limiting messages of past traumas. Feeling disconnected from our partners, as if we speak different languages. Inability to relax and feel at peace. Does any of this sound familiar? These are some of the issues that clients have brought to me over the years in my practice. And I’ve been honored, humbled, and truly gratified to share and act as a guide in these journeys. I firmly believe that within each of us is the ability to find our voice, our self-empowerment, and our joy. I’d love to help you find yours.

Picking a psychotherapist you trust can be difficult. People who are seeking help have been hurt. Often times, sought out help in the past and have been hurt as well. I see it being hard to live this life without sustaining some sort of injury. In this way, we can all use help. We are all different in how we interpret the world around us. Reasonably, your therapy (help) matches this belief, you are unique and how you'll be helped will also be unique. Having someone not attached to the events of your life can facilitate new meaning and in turn, new choices as to how to see life now, historic injuries and where you want to go next.

We are lucky to be living in a time when we have powerful treatment and assessment techniques that consistently make a real difference for those who are struggling with emotional and cognitive difficulties. Bringing together these state-of-the-art techniques and a compassionate and caring understanding of who you are is my goal.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story and gain control of your life. My goal is to empower you, so that your trauma and hardships don't define your life. I want my clients to seek tangible results in creating more successful ways of dealing with pain, relationship difficulties, and building and achieving their goals. I am a straight to the point Therapist while providing an empathetic and safe space for you.

I work to meet clients where they are at and provide a non-judgmental and safe space to guide and support them through their current journey. I am passionate about working to help clients face their current struggles head-on by exploring the past, present, and future and helping them develop confidence in their ability to cope and grow. I am warm and kind, and believe that everyone has strengths and the ability to grow and heal.

Turns out life is not so easy after all. We find ourselves dealing with situations we would not have expected. Things can feel they are getting out of control or already have. We were created to work in teams. It can help to partner with a counselor. I can help. This process is about you and me meeting you where you are and you at some point leaving assured of the person you want to be and tools to get there. Trust the process, your inner spirit and that there is good intended for your life beyond suffering.