Schema Therapy in Colorado Springs, CO
Legacy Pathways Counseling - Judy Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT-C, IAT, CCPS, CECTP
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (APSATS) Certified Intimacy Anorexia Therapist (AASAT) Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist (AASAT) Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (AASAT) Certified ETT Complex Trauma Professional (CECTP) Gottman II Trained Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) Schema Therapy Trained Couples Centered Recovery Therapist (Dr.
Ideal clients for therapy focused on infidelity and betrayal trauma are individuals who have faced the profound emotional pain that comes from betrayal in their relationships. They often grapple with issues of trust, intense emotions, and feelings of loss. These clients seek a safe environment where they can openly process their thoughts and feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and work on rebuilding their self-esteem. Their overarching goal is to heal from the trauma, restore a sense of security, and eventually find peace and trust in themselves as well as in their relationships.
Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (APSATS) Certified Intimacy Anorexia Therapist (AASAT) Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist (AASAT) Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (AASAT) Certified ETT Complex Trauma Professional (CECTP) Gottman II Trained Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) Schema Therapy Trained Couples Centered Recovery Therapist (Dr.
Ideal clients for therapy focused on infidelity and betrayal trauma are individuals who have faced the profound emotional pain that comes from betrayal in their relationships. They often grapple with issues of trust, intense emotions, and feelings of loss. These clients seek a safe environment where they can openly process their thoughts and feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and work on rebuilding their self-esteem. Their overarching goal is to heal from the trauma, restore a sense of security, and eventually find peace and trust in themselves as well as in their relationships.
Not your parent's counseling. What makes me stand out? I don't want you to be my client next year. Let's work hard today to bring about effective and sustainable change so you can start living your best and most fulfilling life and have the incredibly meaningful life you are longing for today. My goal is that each and every time you leave my office you have a new skill in your hand to start the change process. My approach is complete acceptance and non judgement no matter what you have experienced. If you are motivated to see change in your life I am committed to helping you get results
Not your parent's counseling. What makes me stand out? I don't want you to be my client next year. Let's work hard today to bring about effective and sustainable change so you can start living your best and most fulfilling life and have the incredibly meaningful life you are longing for today. My goal is that each and every time you leave my office you have a new skill in your hand to start the change process. My approach is complete acceptance and non judgement no matter what you have experienced. If you are motivated to see change in your life I am committed to helping you get results
You’ve handled so much on your own — but you don’t have to keep doing it alone. My approach is about helping you uncover the resilience, clarity, and energy you already have within you. We’ll focus on strategies that help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Change is possible, and it can start today.
You’ve handled so much on your own — but you don’t have to keep doing it alone. My approach is about helping you uncover the resilience, clarity, and energy you already have within you. We’ll focus on strategies that help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Change is possible, and it can start today.
Maybe you simply cannot seem to change the pattern of conflict in your marriage, or your teen’s behavior or emotions are more than you can handle. Maybe your son or daughter is anxious, depressed or addicted, or you have experienced a loss, an accident, or are finally ready to address the trauma in your life that has held you back or kept you disconnected from yourself and others. I work with clients dealing with negative thought patterns, low self worth, numbing, anger, addiction, reactivity, shutting down, perfectionism, hiding, dissociative, and controlling behaviors. Come meet me so we can get you unstuck and reconnected!
Maybe you simply cannot seem to change the pattern of conflict in your marriage, or your teen’s behavior or emotions are more than you can handle. Maybe your son or daughter is anxious, depressed or addicted, or you have experienced a loss, an accident, or are finally ready to address the trauma in your life that has held you back or kept you disconnected from yourself and others. I work with clients dealing with negative thought patterns, low self worth, numbing, anger, addiction, reactivity, shutting down, perfectionism, hiding, dissociative, and controlling behaviors. Come meet me so we can get you unstuck and reconnected!
You may be feeling stuck in patterns shaped by trauma or long-standing relationship struggles. Many of my clients struggle with Complex PTSD, sexual intimacy issues, or treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Some are simply tired of therapy that feels scripted or cookie-cutter and want real change. I provide a non-judgmental, direct, and genuine environment to work toward real change. My work is for people ready to engage seriously, even when uncomfortable. My military, dependent, and civilian clients like that I am blunt and direct in therapy, avoiding trite therapy terms and tailoring sessions to clients' specific needs.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns shaped by trauma or long-standing relationship struggles. Many of my clients struggle with Complex PTSD, sexual intimacy issues, or treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Some are simply tired of therapy that feels scripted or cookie-cutter and want real change. I provide a non-judgmental, direct, and genuine environment to work toward real change. My work is for people ready to engage seriously, even when uncomfortable. My military, dependent, and civilian clients like that I am blunt and direct in therapy, avoiding trite therapy terms and tailoring sessions to clients' specific needs.
Garrett Epler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, LAC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
As humans, we are wired for connection and community. Adverse life experiences can bring us to a place of isolation and addiction. One of the greatest experiences as a therapist is watching others overcome and grow through adversity, along with the resilience it takes to do so. Maybe you feel stuck in your issues or feel unsure of the next steps.. My purpose as a therapist is to create space for you to heal and build the life you want and with acceptance that highlights your innate worth.
As humans, we are wired for connection and community. Adverse life experiences can bring us to a place of isolation and addiction. One of the greatest experiences as a therapist is watching others overcome and grow through adversity, along with the resilience it takes to do so. Maybe you feel stuck in your issues or feel unsure of the next steps.. My purpose as a therapist is to create space for you to heal and build the life you want and with acceptance that highlights your innate worth.
Freedom from Your Past, a Path to the Future! I offer individual therapy and couples counseling both in-person at my private office in Colorado Springs, and online throughout Colorado. In our sessions we will ride the line between spirituality and psychology. You will learn to be comfortable with discomfort. I will help you connect with yourself on a deeper level. We will uncover your patterns, learn how to implement boundaries, and develop a relationship with yourself. From the minute we meet we will be building a relationship based on trust and authenticity. I strive to create a place where you can be yourself.
Freedom from Your Past, a Path to the Future! I offer individual therapy and couples counseling both in-person at my private office in Colorado Springs, and online throughout Colorado. In our sessions we will ride the line between spirituality and psychology. You will learn to be comfortable with discomfort. I will help you connect with yourself on a deeper level. We will uncover your patterns, learn how to implement boundaries, and develop a relationship with yourself. From the minute we meet we will be building a relationship based on trust and authenticity. I strive to create a place where you can be yourself.
Today's world can be stressful, exhausting, and difficult to manage. We all have our challenges and need help at times. I help clients navigate through barriers that cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. My goal is to help you gain insight and learn tools that help you live the best life possible.
Today's world can be stressful, exhausting, and difficult to manage. We all have our challenges and need help at times. I help clients navigate through barriers that cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other emotional problems. My goal is to help you gain insight and learn tools that help you live the best life possible.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth, healing, and a happy life. I offer a compassionate, welcoming space where you feel safe, heard, and free to be your authentic self. I meet you where you are and work at your pace, whether that means talking, coloring, listening to music, or playing a game. Together, we’ll navigate your journey of growth and healing in a way that feels comfortable for you.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth, healing, and a happy life. I offer a compassionate, welcoming space where you feel safe, heard, and free to be your authentic self. I meet you where you are and work at your pace, whether that means talking, coloring, listening to music, or playing a game. Together, we’ll navigate your journey of growth and healing in a way that feels comfortable for you.
HOPE is the passion for what is possible - I am passionate about assisting couples, families, and individuals to explore hopeful change. My goal is to provide you with a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore your path to living your best life. I became a counselor due to my own personal experiences as a military veteran. Finding hope in a constantly changing world can be intimidating; you do not have to face these challenges alone.
HOPE is the passion for what is possible - I am passionate about assisting couples, families, and individuals to explore hopeful change. My goal is to provide you with a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore your path to living your best life. I became a counselor due to my own personal experiences as a military veteran. Finding hope in a constantly changing world can be intimidating; you do not have to face these challenges alone.
I am one of a small number of clinicians nationally credentialed as both a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S) and an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I). My practice focuses on adult men navigating the early, often crisis-level stages of recovery from sex and love addiction, problematic pornography use, gambling disorder, compulsive technology or gaming, and co-occurring substance use. If you're feeling overwhelmed by these behaviors or burdened by shame, you're not alone, and recovery is possible. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and rooted in deep clinical expertise.
I am one of a small number of clinicians nationally credentialed as both a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S) and an International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I). My practice focuses on adult men navigating the early, often crisis-level stages of recovery from sex and love addiction, problematic pornography use, gambling disorder, compulsive technology or gaming, and co-occurring substance use. If you're feeling overwhelmed by these behaviors or burdened by shame, you're not alone, and recovery is possible. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and rooted in deep clinical expertise.
Now offering telephone and online therapy to address trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and support to get you through reactions to the Coronavirus pandemic. Call (510) 917-4001 to book an appointment. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified Brain Spotting therapist and provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma survivors. A specialist in addiction, codependency, dual diagnosis as well as an expert in family and marriage counseling and communication. Author of the "Let's Make a Contract" series of books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and my website. Learn how to re-script your life!
Now offering telephone and online therapy to address trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and support to get you through reactions to the Coronavirus pandemic. Call (510) 917-4001 to book an appointment. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified Brain Spotting therapist and provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma survivors. A specialist in addiction, codependency, dual diagnosis as well as an expert in family and marriage counseling and communication. Author of the "Let's Make a Contract" series of books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and my website. Learn how to re-script your life!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying anxiety, past trauma, or emotional pain on your own for so long. You might feel stuck in patterns, unsure how to move forward, or simply exhausted from trying to manage it all. You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to process your experiences, better understand yourself, and begin creating meaningful change so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying anxiety, past trauma, or emotional pain on your own for so long. You might feel stuck in patterns, unsure how to move forward, or simply exhausted from trying to manage it all. You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to process your experiences, better understand yourself, and begin creating meaningful change so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
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.
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.
You may be capable, driven, and dependable—yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Burnout, perfectionism, relationship strain, or past experiences may still shape how you respond to stress. You’re not looking for quick fixes or surface-level coping. You want clarity, emotional steadiness, confidence, and meaningful progress. You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and take intentional steps toward a grounded, empowered life.
You may be capable, driven, and dependable—yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Burnout, perfectionism, relationship strain, or past experiences may still shape how you respond to stress. You’re not looking for quick fixes or surface-level coping. You want clarity, emotional steadiness, confidence, and meaningful progress. You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and take intentional steps toward a grounded, empowered life.
We all have physical health needs and occasionally, we require professional help to address those needs; but we also have mental health needs and it is important to care for ourselves psychologically when we are not operating at our best. Whether you are struggling with trauma, personal stress, relationship issues or mental distress that your ability to function and achieve joy is impaired, seeking help is important for your well-being. My goal is to provide support and to be a safe resource for you to learn new ways to cope, heal and restore your health and improve your productivity.
We all have physical health needs and occasionally, we require professional help to address those needs; but we also have mental health needs and it is important to care for ourselves psychologically when we are not operating at our best. Whether you are struggling with trauma, personal stress, relationship issues or mental distress that your ability to function and achieve joy is impaired, seeking help is important for your well-being. My goal is to provide support and to be a safe resource for you to learn new ways to cope, heal and restore your health and improve your productivity.
Karen Lockwood - Green Couch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My style of therapy involves Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
During sessions we will work on understanding what challenges you are experiencing and practice skills to address these issues and work towards our therapeutic goals. I believe in fostering a strong therapeutic relationship and creating an environment that feels safe and allows you to explore your vulnerabilities.
My style of therapy involves Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
During sessions we will work on understanding what challenges you are experiencing and practice skills to address these issues and work towards our therapeutic goals. I believe in fostering a strong therapeutic relationship and creating an environment that feels safe and allows you to explore your vulnerabilities.
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? (Mary Oliver) It’s THE question. I can support, encourage, challenge, and help you see out of the weeds so that you can make a plan to start living, really living, "In the Dash" (Linda Ellis).
I serve a variety of people and presenting challenges and have found that specializing with those struggling with ADHD/executive functioning as well as difficult life transitions has become a passion. I love using creativity to empower watch my people grow!
Life is packed full of challenges. This is a certainty, and I will be honored to walk with you down your path!
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? (Mary Oliver) It’s THE question. I can support, encourage, challenge, and help you see out of the weeds so that you can make a plan to start living, really living, "In the Dash" (Linda Ellis).
I serve a variety of people and presenting challenges and have found that specializing with those struggling with ADHD/executive functioning as well as difficult life transitions has become a passion. I love using creativity to empower watch my people grow!
Life is packed full of challenges. This is a certainty, and I will be honored to walk with you down your path!
Life & Regret: Wishing we had made different past decisions assumes we were at the same level of maturity, under identical circumstances as we are today. Knowing what we do now, we would likely have done some things differently. Perhaps together we can explore ways that may serve you better in the present and at the same time learn to forgive yourself for regrets as completely as you would be willing to forgive others you care about. “…we get too soon old and too late wise.”-Benjamin Franklin. I would be honored to help you explore! Sincerely, Lou Lile, Licensed Professional Counselor
Life & Regret: Wishing we had made different past decisions assumes we were at the same level of maturity, under identical circumstances as we are today. Knowing what we do now, we would likely have done some things differently. Perhaps together we can explore ways that may serve you better in the present and at the same time learn to forgive yourself for regrets as completely as you would be willing to forgive others you care about. “…we get too soon old and too late wise.”-Benjamin Franklin. I would be honored to help you explore! Sincerely, Lou Lile, Licensed Professional Counselor
No one should hurt alone. Unfortunately, the mental pain, haunting memories, shame, fear, anxiety, depression and so much more can leave us feeling just that, alone. The war you are fighting may be invisible to everyone else but to you it is real. You and your story matter here. If you're trying to put shape to a fractured past, make sense of a chaotic present or find purpose in an unknown future I am here to help. Together, we will work to equip you with the tools you need to navigate your life with more freedom, joy and, perhaps most important of all, a sense of hope.
No one should hurt alone. Unfortunately, the mental pain, haunting memories, shame, fear, anxiety, depression and so much more can leave us feeling just that, alone. The war you are fighting may be invisible to everyone else but to you it is real. You and your story matter here. If you're trying to put shape to a fractured past, make sense of a chaotic present or find purpose in an unknown future I am here to help. Together, we will work to equip you with the tools you need to navigate your life with more freedom, joy and, perhaps most important of all, a sense of hope.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.