Family Therapy in Fort Collins, CO

For the past twenty years I have devoted my life to coming alongside others in their restorative journeys. Along the way, I have acquired evidence-based behavioral techniques and therapeutic tools; when combined, these often facilitate the restoration my clients are looking for. I see myself as a fellow sojourner on your passage; whether it is an interpersonal issue, transitional season, trauma, family impasse or relationship that needs mending. My hope is you will find an authentic and emotionally safe space to work through your current struggles.

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.

Kelsey Edwards believes that it is fundamentally true that people are operating in the world the best they can with the tools that they have. Sometimes people need a safe and loving environment to build on those tools and reach a place of peace and prosperity for themselves and for their families. Kelsey strives to empower individuals to enhance their lives and create meaningful change that will have a lifelong impact.

Janessa’s education and training has equipped her to treat individuals with a wide range of experiences including depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, divorce, religious trauma, and major life transitions. Her current clientele includes individuals ranging from late adolescence to retirement age. Janessa is passionate about carefully deconstructing harmful religious beliefs while integrating and creating a healed concept of self. She is also skilled at working through the difficult decision of whether or not to end a long-term marriage or relationship, and finding clarity for yourself and your family .

I take a systems approach that includes care and attention to both the external and internal world of the individual, couple, or family . Sometimes shame, sadness, anxiety, and other more vulnerable feelings are shoved down deep only to surge up, spilling over when least expected. Our inner critic and anger can be the most vocal and powerful influencers, which are worn like shields and seep into our interactions with the people we care for most.

Are you struggling with your partner? Does your family feel out of control? Do you wonder how life became so unmanageable? I work with people struggling just like you. Using an attachment focused therapy, we'll work together to create secure connections and reduce anxiety. This approach has profound effects for couples with relationship and sexuality issues, social anxiety, recovering from trauma, or reengineering their life. I work with families, parents, and children recovering from trauma, illness, grief, loss, moving, and divorce.

Although my experience lends itself to working with many different types of people, I specialize in working with girls and women on women's issues. Issues of specialty include: identity issues, self-mutilation, behavioral issues, sexual assault, trauma, eating disorders, coping skills, anxiety, and depression.

Bringing home a new baby is a time filled with joy and happiness, but for some reason you don't feel that way, and find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, irritated, your mind is filled with scary thoughts, or worry that something bad may happen to your baby. Maybe you haven't shared these thoughts with anyone else for fear of judgment or that someone will take your baby away or think you're not fit to be a mother. All of these unwanted thoughts and feelings leave you wondering if you will ever feel yourself again and find relief.

Are you looking for help in working through challenging issues, but unsure where to start and how to find the right therapist? I believe very strongly in finding the right fit and if that turns out to not be me, I will assist you in finding that fit with someone else. I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient and inpatient settings. I work with varying levels and types of mental health issues (including depression, anxiety, self esteem, sexuality, behavioral, ADHD) thorough individual, couples and family therapy .

“I feel like I’m living in the wrong body”...“My partner doesn’t respect my boundaries”…“We cannot have a conversation without it turning into an argument”...“I thought I was straight…and now I am questioning that”... If any of this sounds familiar to you, I hear you, and I am here to help you. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families from diverse and non-traditional family structures. My specialties include anxiety, depression, addiction, eating issues, relationship or family structure changes, and the LGBT+ population. I am eager to work alongside you in your processing and growth.

Let’s work together to lighten your human experience. It is courageous to admit when you need a bit of help. The process of therapy is collaborative, and we are in this together. Progress in life starts with clarity in your mental health and wellbeing. My motivation as a therapist is to offer you a safe space to share and navigate life’s challenges. Together we will tailor where you want to take your journey and how you want to get there. Life transitions, relationships and self-work can feel heavy and isolating. Sessions are client-focused, in a confidential environment where you are encouraged to express and process all emotions.

In my counseling sessions I strive to work as a partner with you. Creatively challenging your issues in a relaxed setting with an empowerment focus.I work especially well with anxiety disorders,such as OCD,panic disorder and PTSD, depression,Addictions,self esteem and family issues. I am open to working collaberatively as a partner with you with most any issue. I also work with children and couples. EMDR is a big focus of my work.