UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Evans, CO

Is COVID-19 causing stress, anxiety, hardship or depression? Let's get through this together! I specialize in helping clients heal from psychological pain. Many people are struggling through the isolation, job loss and major life changes. COVID has turn the world upside down. I invite you to join me in a partnership to discover hope during these difficult times and to anticipate a better tomorrow. I am certified in tele-mental health counseling to assist in providing the best counseling experience available through on-line services.

As a specialist in trauma, stress, and anxiety I am certified to use evidence-based interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and the Flash Technique to support my clients in achieving their goals. I have held roles as a therapist, caseworker, trainer, and consultant supporting my clients in navigating challenges in the wilderness, crises, forensic, long-term residential, and outpatient settings. My graduate work prepared me to employ advanced clinical interventions while I focused on serving rural and tribal communities.

Grief is not about "getting over it." It's not a medical condition that needs to be cured, nor does it fit into a box. It is about loss...a break up, death of a loved one, end of a friendship, job loss or the end of a career, divorce, or the loss of a dream. Some days it may feel like you are drowning in a tidal wave of sadness. Other days, a pocket of grief envelopes you because of a song, smell, or memory. You grieve as deeply as you love, and your grief demands to be felt!

Hi! How can I help you? Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, can make us feel powerless and stuck, but there is hope. I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own life story and journey. You deserve a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for, while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. You really can have a life of peace, abundance, and joy!

Addressing issues early can save a lifetime of unrelenting patterns. EMDR is highly effective in relieving past traumas that lend themselves to mental health and substance abuse. As a LPC, Addictions Counselor and Certified EMDR practitioner, I am able to address both mental health and addiction issues in a comprehensive manner. I incorporate mind, body and spirit into my work with clients to assist in healing all aspects of the individual. . My goal is to have each and every client leave each session with a sense of relief and satisfaction. I help individuals gain freedom and peace in ways they thought impossible.

ONLY accepting new clients for psychological evaluation. I primarily offer psychological evaluation services to adolescents (15+) and adults for the purposes of clarifying diagnoses related to, but not limited to, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders.

I am a LGBTQ+ therapist who loves working with adults who are curious about themselves and who are ready to look at their past, including any trauma that has impacted their life. I am trained in EMDR which is a powerful treatment modality that helps process traumatic or distressing events and memories. I use assessments that are validated to ensure I understand what you are experiencing. As we work together, I will ask about what is working best for you and will tailor my approach as needed. Please note: this Psychology Today Profile is maintained by my employer, SKB Therapy. Telehealth/video sessions only at this time.

Sometimes life can feel like an uphill battle. No matter how hard you strive for the life you want, it continues to feel out of reach. I help adults experiencing difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to overcome struggles that get in the way of the life they want to live. My clients struggle like you do. Despite being strong, resilient, and proud of what they’ve overcome, life is hard. Difficult and traumatic life experiences shape the way we understand ourselves, others, and the world. The resulting beliefs and survival strategies make sense and help us survive but later become obstacles to fully living our lives.

I view counseling as a dynamic process between a client and therapist. My theoretical orientation is dependent upon what would be most appropriate for the client. I view each client as unique and I use techniques that are designed to meet that client's specific needs. I listen carefully to my clients so that I can empower, confront when appropriate, teach, encourage, and guide them so they can grow emotionally, spiritually, psychologically and socially. I respect the clients I work with. I want people to participate in a healing process without fear that they will be judged or coerced.

I believe that all humans have greatness within themselves; it's important to work with a therapist who sees yours (even if you or others do not). I work well with young adults to seniors who are leery about seeking help, feel coaxed in to counseling, or who have had bad experiences in the past. I strive to make you feel comfortable so you can be honest with me - and yourself - about your problems, mood complaints, or substance use. Others tell me they immediately sense my genuineness and non-judgmental character.

Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders can feel confusing and painful while interrupting daily functioning. This can create struggle in our relationships, at home, work, financially. Looking for a way to navigate and manage some of the chaos life can bring without judgement is a brave first step, in making positive change! Therapy can help us become the better version of ourselves. Let's work together to identify what you would like to change or add to your life and strengthen the possibilities within. Together, we'll build the skills needed for change, while you bravely explore and gain a better understanding of yourself.

I strive to help you live your best life possible.