Family Counseling Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 25 years of experience. My approach to the therapeutic process is to achieve a rapport with each individual in a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment. My practice focuses on identifying key issues while facilitating each clients transformational process, leading to enhanced healing and inner change for the future In addition, my work with couples facilitates a unique form of communication and rapport between them that enhances their relationship to grow. It is my belief that change occurs on both the conscious and unconscious levels.

Do you ever get the sense that your symptoms run deeper than surface level? Many people seek out therapy to resolve issues such as stress, difficulties in relationships, and anxiety and depression only to find out that these issues have a deeper root. There is a pathway to healing! In addition to helping clients manage the ups and downs of life, I specialize in trauma and attachment across the lifespan. I use modalities such as play therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and trauma informed yoga to help children, adolescents, and adults heal from the past and develop healthier patterns in the present day.

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.

My motto in life has been, "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference." (St. Frances of Assisi). Due to the current circumstances, I do offer counseling sessions for 50 minutes on Zoom. Whether you are trying to find peace within and with others or you are needing encouragement to deal with life's stressors, I will work alongside with you. With God in our midst, I will help you go through this season of your life providing all the support needed to get you through the issues that are depriving you of the joy of living.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist and ordained minister I bring a unique combination of experience and faith to people with relational and spiritual issues. I am passionate about working with people in order that they may relate with one another other and with God at more intimate levels. Premarital, Marriage, Family and Faith based issues (including *Spiritual Direction) are among my specialties. My personal journey includes experiences with adoption, long-term marriage, cancer, cross-cultural and cross-denominational environments.

I work with people of all ages and within many different relational dynamics. I support individuals (children/teens/adults), couples, and families of ALL diversities. The Lanterns’ Way was created to encompass the felt sense of the voyage we all take in finding our own unique light and Lanterns’ Way, inside the hardships of life; which can sometimes feel dark, lonely, and hopeless. I am passionate about working with those who are desiring to look at what has been hidden within themselves. I have been described as a therapist who “deep dives” and supports those in getting to the “root”.

I am glad you are searching for a therapist to help you with whatever life issue(s) you may be struggling with. Finding someone you feel safe and comfortable with is vital when deciding on a therapist. As part of my practice, I strive to create a secure and nurturing environment where you can share concerns and vulnerabilities while also making progress toward goals and the changes you would like to have happen in your life.

Neuroscience offers promising directions to empower behavioral change. I employ emerging knowledge and strategies to help you change your brain. Using principles of positive psychology, I create an appreciative framework for therapy. Mindfulness practices assist my clients to move beyond difficulties and experience sustainable change. Stress, anxiety and depression are at epidemic proportions for Americans. As a skillful, experienced therapist, I will build a partnership with you to address problems, build your personal resources and discover your path to a more rewarding, enriched life.

I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. BUT IF YOU HAVE WORKED WITH ME BEFORE, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ABOUT GETTING BACK ON MY SCHEDULE. My work with couples and families is based on the latest research in the fields of attachment, neurobiology, and emotion. With individual clients, I focus on evidence based cognitive- and mindfulness-based approaches to help with trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and issues related to relationships, work, and school. I have an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University.

When you decide to come to therapy, you get to be vulnerable and explore the fears and tough feelings that you worry you cannot reveal to the people you love. I understand the need to be vulnerable and have worked to create a safe place for those exploring their fears and feelings. I have a drive for helping individuals discover their self-worth and by assisting those who are determined to overcome life’s most challenging moments; I believe that everyone can heal, grow, and change if the desire is present. It will take time and dedication, but real change is possible.

NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED!! No matter where you're at in life, there can be a lot of challenges that increase or cause distress. From having difficulty communicating with family members to struggling with adapting to life's changes. From challenges in developing healthy peer relationships to dealing with conflict within your support group. We are all dealing with so many changes in our lives, it can become overwhelming without someone who can be non-judgmental, unbiased, and able to provide unconditional acceptance to help navigate those changes. Our practice specializes in adolescent/young adults as well as adults!

Therapy is a wholehearted commitment to growth and healing, opening the door to self-compassion and emotional fortitude. By embracing vulnerability and imperfection, processing feelings, and exploring our shadow selves, we tap into our innate intuition and higher selves. In addition to supporting clients’ unique goals, I strive to foster each individual's sense of unconditional self-love and authenticity.

Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed on a regular basis? Is it hard to imagine your life getting better without some help? Increased and sudden anxiety is normal during these times- talking to a therapist can help you cope. I offer a free 30 minute phone consultation to help my clients decide if I am a good fit for them. I strive to provide a sacred and genuine space for people to get "unstuck" and help them to move forward. Depression, anxiety, social and relationship problems can be dramatically improved by having the courage to ask for and receive help. Take the first step towards a better life...hope to speak with you soon.

Do you feel like you are treading water? Are your relationships creating pain and frustration in your life? Are you feeling anxious and depressed? On your courageous journey of staying true to yourself in recovery, are you seeking support as you go deeper? Walking through tough times in life requires courage and commitment which is why you are here. Develop insight and understanding and create lasting changes in your life in a supportive safe environment. Learn skills and tools to develop confidence and overcome challenges-past or present-in a partnership with me to authenticity and freedom, healing and wholeness.

I specialize in working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families overcoming trauma, mental illness, addiction, grief, and life crisis. From my experiences working in psychotherapy, wilderness therapy, crisis counseling with a police department, emergency room social work and as a school counselor in the Middle East, I work to understand my client’s needs and adapt therapy to their personality and preferences.

Life often presents us with challenges and changes that can impact our mental health. When this happens, we may need both guidance and encouragement. Jennifer Townsend believes in providing a warm, safe, encouraging, and empowering space to process life’s challenges and changes. She invites clients to utilize their personal strengths as they navigate through those challenges and reach their goals. Jennifer feels honored to experience and be a part of the healing and growing process with her clients.

Catherine Clonch believes that everyone needs a safe and caring environment to work through life’s challenges. Using a strengths-based perspective, she offers warmth, acceptance, and freedom to help you best express yourself. Catherine understands that we all have something special to offer, and through encouragement and persistence we can achieve our goals.

I am a seasoned Clinical Social Worker who has worked with teens, young adults and families for nearly 20 years. I am skilled at developing meaningful relationships with people struggling to navigate a range of complex personal issues - including mood instability, family rupture, addiction, grief and concerns associated with life's many transitions. I ably adjust to the specific needs and concerns of each client with whom I work and adapt my clinical interventions accordingly. Utilizing an authentically person-centered approach, I work centrally through the power of relationship and connection and a belief in the resilience of my clients.