Emotionally Focused Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

Life is hard, and we all need help sometimes. Mary Cook holds a core belief that people are good at heart and capable of making the right choices for themselves. Simultaneously, people need people. Mary believes in the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life possible. She strives to provide a warm, safe environment for change to take place. She strongly believes counseling is a uniquely powerful tool for helping people develop true self-acceptance, discover healthy self-worth, improve relationships, enhance overall well-being, heal old wounds, and grow and fulfill untapped potential.

If trying to communicate with your partner leaves you feeling frustrated and the emotional connection you crave seems out of reach, let me be your guide. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT ) and can help you explore and comprehend the negative patterns in your relationship. Through this process, we can identify each of your unmet needs and establish a comfortable, secure space in which you and your partner can trust and confide in each other. Strengthening the bond between you two will allow you to approach old issues with renewed warmth and compassion. Let's collaborate to transform your relationship for the better.

I genuinely believe that no matter what you’ve gone through, you have immense potential to thrive. Through our sessions, I help clients identify the parts of themselves that have mastered the art of distraction, denial and destruction. However insight into an issue is only one part of the process. I partner with my clients to empower them with the tools they need to challenge unwanted patterns, to overcome dips in confidence and to show up as their most authentic selves in every space and relationship they occupy.

“I have memories that still haunt me.” “I no longer feel close to my partner.” “My family isn’t like other families.” “I don’t know what my beliefs are.” I’m here for you. My name is Alana, and I am ready to help those seeking to make a change. I am passionate about working with people who want to become the best version of themselves. I am honored to meet you where you are, and help you get to where you want to be.

OFFICES IN DENVER AND FORT COLLINS. From couples wanting a better connection, to those trying to overcome infidelity and other relationship injuries, I will, in a non-judgemental compassionate manner, help you learn a more authentic way of communicating that can result in increased intimacy and stronger bonds that continue improving well beyond the end of therapy. My method of couples treatment is Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT ). A short term structured approach, EFT is extensively researched with studies showing 70% to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery, often accompanied by decreased symptoms of other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Accepting New Clients! I am a licensed psychologist with experience treating adults, young adults, athletes, and couples. My approach to therapy is supportive, client-centered and humanistic. I think of my role as facilitating growth, rather than dictating how one should or should not live. I work to be authentic and real with my clients and believe that trust, safety, and a positive therapeutic relationship can lead to meaningful change and wellbeing.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.

Kayla (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver. Currently, she is enrolled in the Certification for Sex Therapy program at Sexual Health Alliance based in Denver, Colorado. Kayla specializes in sex therapy, using a nonjudgmental, sex-positive approach to address sex and sexuality-related issues for couples, individuals, and people of all genders

Hey there, I'm Elena, a queer, sex-positive therapist specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous clients. At Arcana Counseling, I welcome adolescent and adult individuals and relationship configurations of all kinds. Whether you're facing mental health or relationship issues, moving through a difficult life transition, seeking coping or communication skills, or continuing on your journey of self-discovery, you don't have to do it alone. Wherever you are on your path, I will meet you there and support you every step of the way as we work collaboratively toward your goals.

Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.

Raising children often comes with unexpected challenges. In her practice, Anne Roche utilizes a Family Systems Approach in combination with techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis in order to improve family functioning. She assists children with regulating their emotions, modifying behaviors, and improving communication skills. Typically, this also involves providing parents with the tools they need to meet their child’s unique needs. Anne’s goal is to offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where all family members can reach their fullest potential.

My primary objective when clients begin counseling is to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment to speak openly. I believe in the progression of change and enjoy working with various challenges that life presents to us. I strive to use a collaborative style of counseling, focused on helping clients gain a sense of empowerment. My emphasis is on the importance of increasing insight and awareness, as well as strengthening one's relationships and support systems.

Everyone has a story. I want to hear your story, whether you are depressed and suicidal, have parenting challenges, are struggling with relationship boundaries, or finding where you fit in this world. I believe in you as a human being, a relational being, a spiritual being. Professionally, I am a seasoned therapist with almost 30 years of experience, including over a decade of which involved assessing people in crisis, supporting those struggling with medical issues, and connecting people to community resources. Personally, I am an adoptive parent of five children.

Navigating challenges within life and relationships can be difficult when you are feeling disconnected and having trouble communicating. Sometimes it may even feel like you don’t know how you got to that point and what the next step might be. I can help you to take that next step! I work with individuals and couples to understand themselves better and to develop tools and insight that can be applied during everyday life. Through this work, I can help you to experience greater healing and compassion and to build more meaningful connections.

Is your mind constantly buzzing with thoughts you can’t control? Are you wondering about your gender or sexuality? Are you seeking more peace, clarity, and support? Maybe you're unsure of who you are or are tired of waking up and dreading the day ahead of you. What you're looking for may feel unreachable right now, but the life you want is possible. We are not meant to do hard things alone. Let me walk with you. When you work with me, we create a team that is designed to help you. My goal is always to create a nonjudgemental space where you can explore and be listened to.