Emotionally Focused Therapists in Edwards, CO

Life can be fulfilling and brimming with joy, but at times we find ourselves feeling stagnant or coping with hard things. When the light in your life seems dim, I'm here to help you reignite your internal flame. Serving adolescents and adults, we will walk along side one another to work through relationship issues, life's pressures, transitions, and loss.

I have over thirty years of experience helping people deal with life's challenges and changes. My personal approach to helping people is caring, supportive, solution-oriented and tailored to their individual needs and situations. I emphasize a positive approach to change based on a person's strengths,individual needs and resources. I have extensive experience dealing with stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, couple counseling, substance abuse, depression and anxiety and navigating life's transitions.

As a Telehealth therapist at All Points North, I’m grateful for the ability to share healing with a diverse group of people and offer care in a variety of milieus. I have my B.S. in Education/Therapeutic Recreation as well as my Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Substance Abuse. I am a licensed Professional Counselor, Recreation Therapist, and Mental Health Provider.

After working in the business realm, I pursued my B.S. in Human Service while providing therapeutic massage, health assessments, treatment plans, and referral assessments as a sole proprietor and working as a Family Program Director and Individual Counselor at a residential treatment center. From there, I pursued my Masters in Counseling while working as a Community Relations Coordinator, Assistant Program Director, Individual Counselor, and then later a Program Director. Now, I work as a Telehealth Therapist at All Points North as I pursue my Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.

Are you navigating the challenges of personal growth and seeking a supportive companion on your journey? Are you struggling with a partner, friend, family member, or even yourself? Does the uncertainty have you feeling hopeless? When you feel like a relationship is falling apart, it is overwhelming. You are wondering if there is a road map back to healthier times. The good news is that there is a map. You CAN overcome this and learn how to recreate that bond you once shared. Regaining that sense of hope is possible. You've been trying to manage all of this on your own. There's no need to go at it alone any longer.

As the Family Program Coordinator at All Points North Lodge, I have a passion for interpersonal familial relationships and a desire to destigmatize getting help. It is an honor to be a part of positive change in family transformation and individual healing. I provide families the space to decide how they want their relationships to move forward as they discover what the future can hold. I am certified in multidimensional family therapy (MDFT) and functional family therapy (FFT).

Hello, first of all I would like to commend you for reaching out and becoming open to therapy from a licensed professional. Asking for help can be the most difficult step and I would like to assist you on your journey. I am currently offering video and phone telehealth sessions. l am specifically trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I will also use the approach that works for your specific needs because all Individuals are unique and you deserve tailored care. I will work towards your specific goals with a non-judgmental approach that promotes a feeling of safety while helping you learn how to manage emotions and situations.

I treat adults who are experiencing the impacts of trauma in their lives. Psychological trauma can come in many forms and can cause a wide range of symptoms. Trauma therapy uses a combination of techniques including the therapeutic relationship to help clients reduce the symptoms they are experiencing and learn to manage triggers and trauma responses in a more effective way.

My clients generally function well in the world and reach out to me because they are facing a challenge that seems formidable with their current tools. Some of these challenges follow a recurring pattern, some are new; nearly all are overwhelming and my clients feel stuck. My individual clients commonly feel ungrounded, disoriented, lonely, scared, stressed and unsure of how to move forward. My couple clients are commonly experiencing a lack of connection, communication frustrations, and oftentimes one or both partners feel misunderstood or not at all understood by their partner.

Accepting new clients Feb 2024. Are you struggling to transition through difficult life stages or changes that are resulting in emotional challenges? A person who may be seeking a sense of reconnection to your true self? A young adult seeking clarity in a universally complicated phase of life? Maybe you are struggling with substance use, or know someone who is, and are seeking support in making change. With a compassionate and strength-based lens, I help individuals achieve their desired goals. Utilizing well-researched practices, I'm strategic in that interventions unique to each individual to best achieve your version of wellness.

I help you understand your anxiety/depression & learn how to do more than just cope with issues such as: Constant pressure to perform at your best; Guilt/shame that holds you back; Establishing a healthy relationship with goal setting & achievements; Shifting the belief that accomplishments are the sole source of happiness; Poor sleep/nutrition; Work/sport/life balance; Relax/unwind effectively; Needing to be perpetually productive; Replacing self-criticism with self-compassion; Navigating challenges in relationships; Rediscovering & reshaping self-identity during life transitions, including sport/career changes & injuries; & more.