Chronic Pain Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

I have been providing direct psychological counseling sessions for more than twenty five years. Please count on my dedication to providing an effective and high quality therapeutic experience delivered in a compassionate and respectful way. I work particularly well with adolescents and adults wanting assistance with Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and PTSD recovery and stress related medical issues including Somatic and Chronic Pain Conditions. I am a Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist. I work closely with families and individuals facing and transitioning through a medical injury or a chronic Illness , including the special stress of care giving.

* NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS * Accepting Group Participants ONLY Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Polaris Partners Counseling and Consulting. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain , addiction, self-esteem issues, anxiety and stress, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues. She is passionate about helping others discover enduring wellness and become empowered to make lasting positive changes in their lives and relationships.

I’d like to welcome you into a process where you feel at home. In a world that may feel uncertain and isolating, I believe it’s possible to find what is new, and meaningful. I seek to create a peaceful, calm, and open environment and recognize the importance of safety when sharing intensely personal thoughts and feelings. With extensive experience combined with an approach characterized by acceptance and nurturing, I strive for my clients to feel comforted and cared for while working toward the healing that creates meaning for them.

I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.

You matter and your unique story matters. Together we will work to unearth the issues contributing to your pain and chart a path forward. Along the way we'll also discover your strengths that will aid you in healing. Depression, anxiety, and other issues are not the end of the road. There is hope and we will work toward that hope.

I only provide telehealth services. I specialize in rehabilitation psychology, pain psychology, and supporting people in their recovery after injury and/or with chronic medical conditions. Often people work with me to address experiences of trauma, grief, and loss related to injuries and health conditions. Evidence-based treatments include the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I typically work in a brief-treatment model, with treatment lasting 2 to 12 appointments. This will depend on your needs and goals. We will make a treatment plan together during your first appointment.

I combine Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) & Aquatic Therapy (AT), Geek therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in moving toward balance. DMT is psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, & physical integration of the person. AT is use of water & specifically designed activity to aid in restoration, extension, maintenance & quality of function for persons with acute, transient, or chronic disabilities, syndromes, or diseases. Geek Therapy combines fandom & concepts clients relate to with CBT, DBT and other approaches to address client needs.

When you are ready to begin your journey, I will walk with you. Together we will explore what integrating your body and mind can offer for happiness and healing. You will be greeted by a non-judgmental and holistic/integrated approach to help you overcome past and present issues, to move into a future you prepare for, and you also get a tail wag from Jack: In-Training Service Dog. While your struggle is REAL, your life does not have to be a REAL STRUGGLE!

NEWS I recently became a Brainspotting practitioner! Working in the mental health field for 7 years, I specialize in addiction treatment, pain management, chronic and terminal illness , work with survivors of domestic violence, grief, TBI, sleep disruption, and treatment of anxiety. I use strength based and person centered treatment with CBT and DBT skill learning. My aim is to provide personalized counseling services to address each client's unique journey and goals. In addition to traditional talk therapy sessions, time can be divided or extended to include 5 point ear acupuncture, individual yoga, art therapy, or therapy dog.

Dr. Merriman offers one-on-one psychotherapy with adults who wish to suffer less. As Haruki Murakami wrote, “ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” She is an integrative therapist, drawing from various traditions to provide patients a unique, tailored therapeutic experience that benefits them most. In general, she takes a humanistic and contemplative approach to therapy. Dr. Merriman is a generalist and treats a variety of conditions, but areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD (including chronic/complex trauma), grief/loss, mindfulness and meditation, and narcissistic/borderline/personality issues.

Life is difficult. It's common to find ourselves feeling stuck and lost. If you're living a life that is different than the one you hoped for and you're motivated to make changes, then let's work together. Let's do the difficult work of moving towards suffering to increase your freedom in pursuing what you want for yourself. Let's get to a place of feeling grounded and living meaningfully - even in moments of pain .

I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups around psychosocial and medical health issues. I am a Colorado and Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. The psychosocial conditions I provide treatment for include: addictions/compulsions, anxiety and depression, abuse and trauma, marriage/relationship issues, health and wellness, spirituality/faith issues, identity development issues, and sexuality. I believe a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to health is the most comprehensive method of treatment.

Life can be hard, confusing and even painful. You have just taken the first and hardest step by being here. As a licensed psychologist, I offer psychotherapy to individuals with an emphasis on adults and adolescents. Together our purpose will be working towards a healthier, happier and more meaningful life. My approach is empowering, insightful and collaborative. I strive to take an active role in the therapy process and help you discover things that need to change to improve your life, and then how to actually implement those changes.

I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions (divorce, career and family changes, aging), chronic illness and grief and loss.

I realize one of the hardest steps can be contacting a therapist. But what can be more difficult is continuing to experience whatever has brought you to my page without making any changes. You do not need to struggle alone anymore. I offer a variety of counseling options for individuals. We will uncover patterns in your life that are not working and I'll help you re-create new ways of being. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to heal, grow and change. Life can be better with help and support.

Living as a human in today’s society can be hard (period). Day after day we are called to show up for the roles, responsibilities, and relationships we have or want. We attempt to avoid pain , and seek experiences that bring pleasure. You may be doing the best you can navigate distress, and yet defaulting to some not so helpful coping mechanisms. This might look like numbing with substances, distracting w media, isolating from people, or avoiding responsibilities etc. The momentary relief is not enough, nor should it be.

If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), life transitions, low self-esteem/confidence, feelings of overwhelm, career/life purpose, chronic illness , I am honored to offer you a unique and effective approach to helping you feel better and be on your way to living a confident and more fulfilling life. Women-specific issues and trauma backgrounds have been my specialty and primary focus in the 23 years that I have been in practice.

MY PRACTICE IS FULL AT THIS TIME. I'm glad you found your way here. Perhaps you are here because you want to find...the peace of being comfortable with who you are, release from the pain of depression or anxiety, relief from the deeply sad feelings of losing a love one, a deep and meaningful relationship with another person, grace amidst the limitations placed upon you by illness , liberation from the constraints trauma, release from an unhealthy relationship, who you truly are and rest in that knowing.

I'm a warm and caring therapist who knows the value of humor, and I bring that into my work to help balance and cope with the more difficult parts of life. I'm trained in harm reduction, a collaborative approach between client and therapist that incorporates the belief that abstinence is one solution to drug and alcohol misuse but not the only solution. I also have experience with moderation management for alcohol use.