"Everyone needs help from time to time. Please let me know how I can be of assistance to you. I tailor my approach to meet your particular needs using an integrative method combining research based practices with good old common sense. I am committed to providing the highest level of service to my clients in order to help them meet their personal and therapeutic goals."

"Becoming a counselor is something I have always wanted to do. Throughout my life I have focused on helping others work though difficulties they encounter. Being a good therapist requires more than just listening and agreeing with the client, it is placing yourself in their shoes to try and understand what they are dealing with. Being a good therapist requires empathy, understanding, intuitiveness and a non-judgemental attitude. These skills and others are what I bring to the therapy session every time. I've had the opportunity to work with children, adults, couples and families, and have valued each of those experiences very much."

"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!"

"I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes in self-defeating behavior and in feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results. My services are personalized to suit everyone's needs, and I go the extra mile to provide you with all the tools you need to recover."

"I enjoy working with families and couples although I also work will with individuals that include adults and youth. I am the consultant for Brush and Fort Morgan Head Start programs, so I also enjoy working with children. In this, I specialize in working with anxiety issues, depression and trauma related issues. When working with couples and families, I work to improve the relationships that govern the structure of the family and the couple's relationship. Whether individuals, couples or families, my goal is to help create an environment where people thrive."

"Do you feel lost on your journey? I have been on the shore of vast oceans unsure of how to cross safely. I know what it is like to see deep pits, to stand on the edge staring down into the abyss. I have witnessed journeys that were jagged, raw, heavy and dark and have been on others that were vast quests of exploration. Epic life changing voyages through anxiety, depression, grief, terminal illness, trauma and violence. Expeditions through identity exploration, alternative relationships, major life changes, immigration and addiction. In over twelve years, I have guided hundreds of people along in Spanish or English."

"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor practicing in Fort Morgan, Colorado. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. I look forward to working with you and your loved ones!"

"At the root of each session is my deep commitment to provide the highest quality of services designed to meet your unique goals and needs. I will provide a safe and comfortable environment where you will be valued and heard. With six years experience in the counseling setting, I provide counseling to adolescents, adult individuals, and couples."

"At NuLeaf Counseling Center, we strive to provide high quality and effective care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We have a staff of five therapists each specializing in different areas including mental health, relationship issues, family discord, and substance use. At this time Rachelle Buchanan is stepping away from the direct therapy role into an executive role and is no longer accepting clients. I am confident that NuLeaf Counseling staff can meet the needs of clients and the community. Please contact us for more details and to discuss treatment options. "

"I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Colorado. Marriage and Family Therapist are trained with direct clinical supervision in family systems theory. We believe that individuals and their problems must be seen in context, and that the most important context is the family. Marriage and Family Therapist subscribe to a strict code of ethics, covering responsibilities to clients, the profession and the community. I am a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Past President of the Colorado Association of Marriage and Family Therapy."

"Are you ready for more vitality and calm in your life? Through our work together, you can access sustaining energy, hope, and joy. I will support you in developing deeper empathy and compassion for yourself, while turning towards and addressing the pain points in your life. I work with adults and couples in healing childhood and other traumas, relationship and sexual concerns, and unhealthy coping mechanisms, including substance abuse, disordered eating, and distressing behavioral patterns. Remote sessions are available and encouraged during the covid-19 pandemic. "

"Loss comes in many forms. We lose loved ones, jobs, our health and our sense of normalcy. Changes always come and sometimes we're not ready. We're shocked, disconnected and longing for the past. I specialize in helping you walk through these changes, these losses that meet you every morning. I offer safe, affordable teletherapy right from your home by phone or a secure online connection. My fees are just $35-$75, based on your ability to pay. "

"Does your relationship cause you more pain than joy? Do you feel misheard or misunderstood in conflicts with your partner? Do you feel blamed by your partner, even when you weren't at fault? These may be signs you are in an emotionally/verbally abusive relationship. All couples have conflict, but emotionally abusive relationships wear away our sense of who we are and leave us doubting our sanity. I can help you understand what is your responsibility in the relationship, and what is not, and help you to cope if you decide to stay, or to move forward and recover if you decide to leave."

" Perhaps, life didn’t go the way that you thought it would or you hardly recognize and you and your partner’s relationship anymore. You know that there has to be a better answer than the way things are currently, but you don't know where to start. I’m here to help support you through the heartbreak while you create a new and healthier way of life. I am also trained in Prepare and Enrich for those looking for premarital therapy."

"We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we need to do it all on our own. I have good news- you are not alone and you don't have to do it on your own! We all have a deep desire to be fully known and fully loved. It is my belief that we can't be fully known and loved by others until we fully know and love ourselves. Having a strong sense of identity and purpose allows us to heal, forgive, and move forward with clarity, hope, and tenacity."

"Need help with your relationships or sexuality? As a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, my role is to guide you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. I am here to help you meet your goals, create more self-awareness, feel empowered, and embody the best version of yourself. I seek to help clients strengthen their relationships with themselves as well as others. My philosophy is that healing lies within our connection to others. Together, we can explore what may be holding you back from being your authentic self, improving your relationships, and living a balanced life."

"My central focus is relationships. I believe it is often from relationship change, stress, and disappointment, that many of our current struggles stem. We may have some wounds from our parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, etc. that began patterns in our way of relating to them and others. So, my primary focus is to build a healthy, authentic, and trustworthy relationship with my clients. Once this foundation is created, we can begin to look at those patterns to bring about awareness and eventually change. Change that will break those norms and create new ways to engage with the world."

"You don't let people see how anxious you feel. You feel like you aren't good enough, like your work isn't enough. Your mind seems to spin like a top; never stopping to let you rest. You endure the sleepless nights, getting more and more tired and closer to the end of your rope. You don’t feel like you’re going to be able to find peace. You want to talk to your spouse, but you worry that they aren't able to help you. You want to live a life that is free of the grip of anxiety. You want to be able to relax, to find peace, and to feel connected to your life again."

"We humans are blessed with big brains, but overthinking causes suffering. It is natural to be anxious or worried at times. Past experiences can overwhelm our system and drag us down. The unknowable future can be frightening too. Life may become very uncomfortable! Without effective coping skills, we risk developing self-sabotaging habits that address our discomfort only in the short term. Habits like avoiding situations, abusing drugs/alcohol/gaming/food/relationships prolong our discomfort! All ages struggle with discomfort and seek relief. You could spend a lifetime yearning for ease while change is within reach."

"I help people with relationship concerns of all kinds; behavioral problems, mental and emotional disorders, lifestyle improvement. Integral psychotherapy approaches (integrating all aspects of life: spirituality, nutrition, neurobiology, relationships, meditation work, community, values); couple distress or strengthening; divorce, infidelity, depression, anxiety, stress, co-dependency, substance recovery, family of origin issues; anger, internet addictions, intimacy and self-esteem issues, grief and loss, life transitions: aging, death, chronic illness, career changes, re-location, empty nest; mind-body-spirit integration. "