Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

I spent seven years as a collegiate head coach in cross country and track and field, rejoined my dream of counseling in 2020, and started our practice in 2022. My caseload is made up of 70% youth between 4 and 18, 30% adults, and about 75% men and boys, overall. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, techniques from play therapy for the youngest clients, and see couples with an assertive REBT action-oriented style. I am mostly in-person here in Colorado Springs, and I work weekends! Let's get better!

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 equipped to work with any age, gender, or background, utilizing a client-centered approach to ensure any individual or group in my office feels seen and heard. Combining compassion and humor, l understand the importance of meeting people where they are at, and walking with them side by side on their mental health journey.

OCD leaves you frustrated and embarrassed. Anxiety has you on edge and unable to relax. You should have a therapist that will help you recover the peace and joy you once had. How is this possible? By genuinely listening to your concerns, utilizing proven therapies, and being a consistent resource for your growth. OCD and anxiety do not have to rule your life.

Problems with work, marriage, or any relationships. Specializes in trauma, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. Certified for EMDR. Chris Waters, brings 40 years of care and compassion for individual and business clients' concerns to his practice. Assists clients to better understand their problems and provides a trusting environment to develop solutions. A Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. Chris possesses a Masters of Arts in Psychology and Professional Counseling, and an MBA in Management and Entrepreneurship, He helps individuals, couples, and business owners and their employees solve their problem.

Life is full of inevitable difficulties, and how you approach them matters. In sessions, I work to provide a supportive environment where you can feel safe to untangle your thoughts and feelings. As I work alongside you, I aim to use feedback, honesty, compassion, empathy, and humor to help you find healing and a better understanding of yourself. I apply my cultural background, education, and experiences with trauma-informed care to create my own unique philosophy in helping others; the main pillar of that philosophy being self-awareness.

Change and challenges can come into our lives both expected and unpredicted. I understand that mental health, life purpose, and happiness look different for us all, in addition to pain and hurt. I am motivated to be a part of people’s journey as they work towards their goals and learn more about themselves.

Are you tired of fighting, feeling lonely or insecure in your relationship? Perhaps you’ve recently experienced a betrayal or have reached a limit with your partner, child or friend. Maybe you’re feeling detached from yourself, overwhelmed with anxiety, or stuck in a life you find unfulfilling. Whether you're struggling with grief, exploring your identity, or fighting for balance in an ever changing, overstimulating world, you need a safe environment in which to feel seen & heard, and a guide to help you find a new way. Together, we can unpack the pain, confusion, & frustration to find relief.

Do you move back and forth between anger, irritation, worry, and fear to feeling numb, disconnected, unmotivated, and exhausted? Are you motivated to change current ways of coping with dysregulation so that you can move back towards safety and connection? Learning to befriend your nervous system is the first step in orienting to safety, but our bodies and mind sometimes have a difficult time differentiating between what is happening now and what has happened in the past. Clients motivated to change current patterns of dysregulation can access hope and safety through curiosity, sensation, embodiment, and attunement.

My formal training is in Marriage and Family Therapy, which means I take a more relational approach. We will look into influencing relationships as well as your family of origin and environment in order to bring understanding to what you may be struggling with. My prayer is that through this approach, we can shed light on answers which can bring healing and hope. If you bring a spouse/partner with you, or even members of your family, we can work together to find solutions that last.

I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. I believe in incorporating a variety of methods and techniques in order to create an individualized treatment plan that will keep the client interested and engaged in the therapeutic process, and I strive to create a warm, supportive space to assist in their healing journey.

I welcome clients navigating all stages of life's difficulties. Whether you're going through something new, or have been struggling with a problem or diagnosis for years, I'm here to support you.

I am passionate about helping people navigate interpersonal/relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, and pregnancy/postpartum issues. I also work with the military population on issues related to deployment and marriage/relationships. My counseling approach is nondirective, which means that I will meet you in a nonjudgmental way, listen to what you would like help with, and work with you to set realistic and attainable goals. I also use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help you restructure any unhelpful/untrue thoughts that you may be having. You may be surprised to learn that we will use humor in our sessions too!

Accepting new clients! Change (v). "to become different without permanently losing one's former characteristics or essence." Whether you are going through a change, or you want to change yourself or your relationships, I can help. I work with individuals, couples and families. I serve as a guide, helping clarify what you want and leading you toward your goals. I have 20 years experience and have a Gottman method certifcate in relationship counseling.

Kristin specializes in teens and adults experiencing a range of mental health struggles, from anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, to life transitions and substance use issues. She comes with years of experience working with individuals in active addiction and recovery, and with the family members who have been impacted by substance use. Kristin has spent years working with young adults transitioning out of foster care, assessing and certifying families to adopt, working alongside women who are experiencing grief and loss related to pregnancy, and advocating for birth parents who have placed a child for adoption.

You are not alone! Do you experience times when you are controlled by intense emotions or are paralyzed by anxiety/fear, and at other times you feel detached and numb. Is it difficult to get up in the morning to face another day of loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation. Perhaps your relationship suffers from conflict and lack of intimacy or you are going through a breakup. I have experienced life and its challenges. However these challenges can be overcome! Each person has a unique sense of belonging and attachment that can be nurtured to achieve his/her best self.