Veterans Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Do you feel angry all the time and aren't sure why? Are you having recurring nightmares? Intrusive memories and thoughts? Do you avoid activities and places because they remind you of a painful experience? Has it been months or years and you are not getting any better? We chose to serve our country with a career in the military . We trained to be strong. What happens when, despite our best efforts, we are injured? At times we need professional guidance to maximize our recovery. I am a combat veteran, military spouse and mother.

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.

Currently providing telehealth only! I have a passion for helping people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, difficult life transitions, personality disorders, and relational hardships. Life can be difficult and you may start to feel stuck or disconnected, or you may wonder where you fit in this life. This can often lead to depression, anxiety, or broken relationships. My goal is to help you feel settled once again, to develop more satisfying relationships, and to create purpose and meaning in your life.

I work best with clients who have suffered some form of trauma, have issues with their family, issues with abuse and military members/ veterans and the issues they face.

I have a heart for people who've suffered trauma, struggled in life, and who may feel like they're broken or damaged, thinking no one understands, or worse, that nobody cares. If that’s you, I’d like to help you on a path to healing.

Is life what you thought it would be like, how it was “supposed to” be? Are you doing what you know you are supposed to, what you have been told is expected of you, yet your world is not improving? You still have choices, and you can make change happen. Often, our behaviors that interfere with achieving the life you deserve have protected your well-being or your relationship for many years. Whether it is trauma saturation, professional boundaries, intimacy avoidance, or unwanted addictive behaviors, you no longer have to react alone but can now respond with someone beside you.

Are you struggling with figuring out how to navigate hard things or a hard season in your life? I can help you walk through your hard. I am a patient and caring therapist who works with her clients in a collaborative way. It is my joy to assist my clients in their journey in a way that is growth producing and healing.

Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to travel alone. I am a licensed behavior analyst (Texas) and doctoral candidate supervised by Dr. J. Blair Cano (Cano Consulting) and Dr. Emily Inman (Neurofeedback of Colorado Springs). I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse. I provide assessment and counseling services to children and adults, including child-centered play therapy, activity therapy for adolescents, and psychotherapy for adults. I also provide neurofeedback to clients across the lifespan.

As a marriage and family therapist, I look at not only how the presenting problem affects the individual but also how that issue affects a client's relationships. I have a conversational style, knowing every client has a unique story; I want to hear your story. My role is to help my clients resolve the underlying issues affecting their daily lives.

I am accepting New Clients! As a marriage, family, and couples therapist intern, I am here to listen in a nonjudgmental, empathic, and objective way. I am an active duty Army veteran who specializes in counseling military couples, families, and individuals. I am also an LGBT affirmative counselor. My counseling expertise is in Individual (Adlerian) Psychology, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Reality Therapy.

Let me start by saying well done to you for beginning your healing process! I believe that mental health care is as critical as physical care. My passion as a mental health counselor comes from believing every individual deserves the opportunity to live their best life. At some point in time, many of us have questioned what getting better look like. And as difficult as that response may be, it starts right here, right now, with you making that call or sending that email.

Dr. Martinez attended the University of Denver where he completed his PhD in Counseling Psychology and a doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology in the Air Force where he served as a reservist, active duty and as part of the Colorado ANG. In addition to his military training and experience Dr. Martinez has over 10 years of experience providing clinical services to our community serving adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and geriatric populations. Dr Martinez completed specialized training in the following modalities:

Anxiety, depression, trauma, and a host of other unpleasant things can rob us of our identity and potential in life. I understand what it’s like to be desperately seeking to find something in order to feel some relief. I also remember feeling paralyzed by not knowing what to do, where to go, or what to say. The importance of finding a person and environment where you feel safe to share both the brightest and darkest parts of you cannot be overstated. My personal and professional goals are to help you see and achieve your unique potential, to uncover and release that beautiful self within you, and ultimately – to feel better!

If you feel stuck in the same emotional, relational, mental and behavior patterns, my goal is to give you fresh perspectives, new insights and practical tools in a calm, relaxed environment. Together we will explore the challenges, find solutions, and discover ways to conquer the obstacles. As a result, you will find you have more choices, awareness and control of your feelings, reactions and behaviors.

Family Care Center is uniquely qualified to treat the mental health issues associated with those related to the military lifestyle. Our counselors have years of experience working with service members and Veterans dealing with trauma or PTSD. Our Family Services include specially trained Child Play Therapists for those 10 and under and the only adherent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program in Colorado Springs. DBT is the gold standard for destructive thought processes that worsen self-harming behaviors, such as suicidal thoughts, impulsivity and substance abuse. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling.

My passion is helping people who struggle in their daily lives with anxiety, anger, depression and PTSD. These can all be overwhelming and can make someone feel left out. Often, they can make someone believe they are not capable of living a normal life. Many feelings and actions thrive from these struggles and some of the struggles can have serious consequences on your life and future.

I have 28 years of diverse experience working with people from preschool to college with 23 years dedicated to being a school counselor. I've worked as a clinician for almost three years. I've grown to be an empathetic counselor who strives to guide, support, and encourage my clients. I’m passionate about empowering children and teens to overcome life’s challenges and pursue their dreams. I've worked with military families in school settings and have seen firsthand the impact that deployment has on the families, their daily lives, and especially the children.

Thank you for considering me as your therapist! My name is LaToya I hold a PhD in social work and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and Texas. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of assisting my clients to address anxiety, attachment concerns, depression, diversity, grief, LGBTQIA support, loss, personal improvements, and transitional concerns. My concentration is mental health and have the ability to diagnose and assess mental health conditions. I have direct experience working with the military , couples, and mental health crises.