Domestic Abuse Therapists in Manitou Springs, CO
Anthonie van Zoeren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, EMDR-CT
2 Endorsed
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Coping with trauma, whether from past experiences or the demands of your career, can feel overwhelming. Especially when those around you don’t fully understand. As a former firefighter-EMT, I understand the realities of high-stress careers and the toll they take. If you’re a first responder, medical professional, or someone who has faced deep emotional wounds, the impact of constant exposure to trauma can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, and unsure of how to navigate the road to healing. You deserve support that acknowledges your unique challenges.
Coping with trauma, whether from past experiences or the demands of your career, can feel overwhelming. Especially when those around you don’t fully understand. As a former firefighter-EMT, I understand the realities of high-stress careers and the toll they take. If you’re a first responder, medical professional, or someone who has faced deep emotional wounds, the impact of constant exposure to trauma can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, and unsure of how to navigate the road to healing. You deserve support that acknowledges your unique challenges.
I am experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, and with people who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, grief and loss, chronic illness, and various traumas.
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” – bell hooks The healing journey can be an intimidating path, and you don’t have to travel it alone. I believe that the role of a therapist is to walk beside you on your healing path. My top priority is to create a safe, accepting space where you can explore your inner landscape and develop skills to navigate your outer world. I am a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist who cares deeply about helping clients reclaim their power and reconnect to their voice.
I am experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, and with people who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, grief and loss, chronic illness, and various traumas.
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” – bell hooks The healing journey can be an intimidating path, and you don’t have to travel it alone. I believe that the role of a therapist is to walk beside you on your healing path. My top priority is to create a safe, accepting space where you can explore your inner landscape and develop skills to navigate your outer world. I am a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist who cares deeply about helping clients reclaim their power and reconnect to their voice.
Life is about balance, and I am here to help you achieve it. With 30 years of experience as a therapist, I offer guidance through life's challenges and assist in managing various emotional and behavioral issues. My expertise spans a wide range of services, including trauma therapy, anxiety and depression counseling, and couples therapy, all provided in a comfortable and supportive environment.
My approach is highly personalized, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, allowing for meaningful personal growth and a greater sense of life balance. I conduct sessions remotely via Zoom and telephone, making it convenient.
Life is about balance, and I am here to help you achieve it. With 30 years of experience as a therapist, I offer guidance through life's challenges and assist in managing various emotional and behavioral issues. My expertise spans a wide range of services, including trauma therapy, anxiety and depression counseling, and couples therapy, all provided in a comfortable and supportive environment.
My approach is highly personalized, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, allowing for meaningful personal growth and a greater sense of life balance. I conduct sessions remotely via Zoom and telephone, making it convenient.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of professional work experience in social work. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, trauma and life adjustment concerns. As a Veteran and military therapist, I’m able to help with military family issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of professional work experience in social work. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, trauma and life adjustment concerns. As a Veteran and military therapist, I’m able to help with military family issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is a stressful undertaking but worth the time and effort. I really enjoy working with individuals who are introspective, resilient, and want to make the most out of their time in sessions. While working in a training institute I have supervised many new therapists starting their careers and the most common complaint I have heard is that the therapist is "nice" or "supportive" but does not help the client make changes. Balancing support and validation with the push people need to live the life they want to be living is the true testament of the therapist's skill.
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is a stressful undertaking but worth the time and effort. I really enjoy working with individuals who are introspective, resilient, and want to make the most out of their time in sessions. While working in a training institute I have supervised many new therapists starting their careers and the most common complaint I have heard is that the therapist is "nice" or "supportive" but does not help the client make changes. Balancing support and validation with the push people need to live the life they want to be living is the true testament of the therapist's skill.
Web of Life Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RN, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about assisting those who have endured trauma, abuse, and/or have a minoritized or oppressed identity.
NEW availability for outdoor/in office Ecopsychology sessions.
I am passionate about assisting those who have endured trauma, abuse, and/or have a minoritized or oppressed identity.
NEW availability for outdoor/in office Ecopsychology sessions.
It's my privilege to work with men and women who have experienced relational issues, family struggles, betrayal, abuse, broken hearts, shattered dreams, unexpected loss, trauma and brokenness.
I have been enriched by the work of Dr. Karl Lehman, The Immanuel Approach and Recent coursework and training with Orbis Ministries, Ken Fish. Training at Denver Seminary in Spiritual Formation as well as schools with Dr. Larry Crabb and training from Dr. Dan Allender have enriched my life. Each has helped me to honor the words of your story.
It's my privilege to work with men and women who have experienced relational issues, family struggles, betrayal, abuse, broken hearts, shattered dreams, unexpected loss, trauma and brokenness.
I have been enriched by the work of Dr. Karl Lehman, The Immanuel Approach and Recent coursework and training with Orbis Ministries, Ken Fish. Training at Denver Seminary in Spiritual Formation as well as schools with Dr. Larry Crabb and training from Dr. Dan Allender have enriched my life. Each has helped me to honor the words of your story.
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MEET Dr. Browning – your trusted Catalyst for Transformation. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Discouraged? Dr. Browning can equip and empower you with proven and practical tools for getting rapid and lasting change. Through his Mindset-Reset Therapy methods, discover fresh new perspectives to help you overcome painful struggles, difficult conflicts, and negativity. Nurture important relationships as you rewrite your story. You can trust his over 40 years of expertise in mental health transformation. Embrace healing now, regain control, and step into new levels of peace. With Dr. Browning’s help, you CAN start over! You’ll see . . .
I have been helping individuals, couples and families identify and cope with life challenges in healthy and positive ways for over 25 years. I hold a license in both Kansas and Colorado. I provide telehealth sessions in both states, however my office is now located in Woodland Park, CO for in-person sessions.
I have been helping individuals, couples and families identify and cope with life challenges in healthy and positive ways for over 25 years. I hold a license in both Kansas and Colorado. I provide telehealth sessions in both states, however my office is now located in Woodland Park, CO for in-person sessions.
My passion is to come along side individuals, couples and families to walk the journey of healing, change, recovery, and be present with and actively listen to them in the moment. I truly believe that each one of us has everything we need within us to make desired change. I do realize from my own journey that life can have many twists and turns, obstacles, hurtles and unexpected difficulties. My goal is to make an environment for you to feel comfortable and safe; enabling you to be willing to try to seek support.
My passion is to come along side individuals, couples and families to walk the journey of healing, change, recovery, and be present with and actively listen to them in the moment. I truly believe that each one of us has everything we need within us to make desired change. I do realize from my own journey that life can have many twists and turns, obstacles, hurtles and unexpected difficulties. My goal is to make an environment for you to feel comfortable and safe; enabling you to be willing to try to seek support.
Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Not accepting new clients
Finding the right therapist is no different than finding the perfect dentist, doctor, or other medical professional. In many ways, it may even be more important to you. Your therapist may know more about you than any other person in your life. I take this responsibility very seriously. I realize that you are trusting me with one of your most precious assets, your mental health. There have been times in my life that I have needed the assistance of a good therapist, and I understand how important it is to you.
Finding the right therapist is no different than finding the perfect dentist, doctor, or other medical professional. In many ways, it may even be more important to you. Your therapist may know more about you than any other person in your life. I take this responsibility very seriously. I realize that you are trusting me with one of your most precious assets, your mental health. There have been times in my life that I have needed the assistance of a good therapist, and I understand how important it is to you.
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My areas of expertise include: Women's Issues, Divorce and Coparenting, Stage of Life Issues, Complex Trauma and abuse recovery.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? Perhaps you are struggling with the challenges of complex trauma or divorce and coparenting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about supporting people to navigate life's transitions and rediscover their strength and resilience. I conveniently offer therapy sessions via telehealth, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
My areas of expertise include: Women's Issues, Divorce and Coparenting, Stage of Life Issues, Complex Trauma and abuse recovery.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? Perhaps you are struggling with the challenges of complex trauma or divorce and coparenting. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about supporting people to navigate life's transitions and rediscover their strength and resilience. I conveniently offer therapy sessions via telehealth, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Sometimes having someone just listen is important, no judgement, just a person who is involved and compassionate about the issues that are important to you. The need to feel heard and understood is often overlooked and a needed part in working through life's toughest moments. The goal of therapy is to find yourself through looking at yourself and building a foundation. This could be the use of coping skills, talk therapy, and setting goals that are important to yourself. Navigating different issues and working through them is often tough enough, having someone guide you and help you through these moments is needed.
Sometimes having someone just listen is important, no judgement, just a person who is involved and compassionate about the issues that are important to you. The need to feel heard and understood is often overlooked and a needed part in working through life's toughest moments. The goal of therapy is to find yourself through looking at yourself and building a foundation. This could be the use of coping skills, talk therapy, and setting goals that are important to yourself. Navigating different issues and working through them is often tough enough, having someone guide you and help you through these moments is needed.
Sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and other traumatic experiences impact us for a lifetime.
Together, we can work towards healing by finding your voice, feeling in control, and defeating negative thoughts with the tools of DBT/mindfulness, CBT, and Trauma Narrative Therapy. Addressing topics such as coping skills, assertiveness, codependency, healthy relationships, boundaries, problem solving, core values and beliefs, and self-esteem.
Sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and other traumatic experiences impact us for a lifetime.
Together, we can work towards healing by finding your voice, feeling in control, and defeating negative thoughts with the tools of DBT/mindfulness, CBT, and Trauma Narrative Therapy. Addressing topics such as coping skills, assertiveness, codependency, healthy relationships, boundaries, problem solving, core values and beliefs, and self-esteem.
I help adults heal from anxiety, depression, and the effects of emotionally unhealthy or abusive relationships. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or disconnected from themselves after years of people-pleasing, overthinking, or walking on eggshells. Therapy offers a space to process what you’ve been carrying, rebuild confidence, and create healthier patterns.
I help adults heal from anxiety, depression, and the effects of emotionally unhealthy or abusive relationships. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or disconnected from themselves after years of people-pleasing, overthinking, or walking on eggshells. Therapy offers a space to process what you’ve been carrying, rebuild confidence, and create healthier patterns.
You might be here because ongoing stress has been grinding you down. Or, past trauma is making it difficult to be present or focus. Whatever led you here, I’m glad we’ve crossed paths. Reaching out for help is one decision that can have long-lasting positive effects. impacting your health, mindset, career, and relationships. During therapy, we’ll collaborate to identify your treatment goals and determine the areas you’d like to work on. I’ll be transparent throughout the process, so you know what to expect. While there’s no magic button/quick solution when it comes to healing. We’ll work together to reduce the effects of stress.
You might be here because ongoing stress has been grinding you down. Or, past trauma is making it difficult to be present or focus. Whatever led you here, I’m glad we’ve crossed paths. Reaching out for help is one decision that can have long-lasting positive effects. impacting your health, mindset, career, and relationships. During therapy, we’ll collaborate to identify your treatment goals and determine the areas you’d like to work on. I’ll be transparent throughout the process, so you know what to expect. While there’s no magic button/quick solution when it comes to healing. We’ll work together to reduce the effects of stress.
Much of my background is in working with people who have experienced sexual trauma and/or intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, ethical nonmonogamy/poly relationships, LGBTQ+, and navigating life transitions.
It can be intimidating to enter (or re-enter) therapy with someone new, and face areas of our lives that we’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, shameful, stressed, or fearful about. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I will collaborate with you to provide effective tools for coping in the present, opportunities to safely explore the past, and to build hope, satisfaction, and joy for your future. I value working with clients facing all kinds of difficulties, from everyday stressors to larger concerns.
Much of my background is in working with people who have experienced sexual trauma and/or intimate partner violence, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, ethical nonmonogamy/poly relationships, LGBTQ+, and navigating life transitions.
It can be intimidating to enter (or re-enter) therapy with someone new, and face areas of our lives that we’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, shameful, stressed, or fearful about. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I will collaborate with you to provide effective tools for coping in the present, opportunities to safely explore the past, and to build hope, satisfaction, and joy for your future. I value working with clients facing all kinds of difficulties, from everyday stressors to larger concerns.
Danielle
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
I also work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual trauma, and relational abuse.
You feel like you are carrying the weight of the world but no one else can see. On the outside, you might be functioning—but internally, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected and stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. If you’ve experienced trauma, you may notice that even when you understand what happened, your body still doesn’t feel safe. I work with individuals navigating trauma, dissociation and attachment wounds, as well as teens who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life and need help coping. Many of the people I work with feel like they’re holding it together for everyone else while silently struggling on the inside.
I also work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual trauma, and relational abuse.
You feel like you are carrying the weight of the world but no one else can see. On the outside, you might be functioning—but internally, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected and stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. If you’ve experienced trauma, you may notice that even when you understand what happened, your body still doesn’t feel safe. I work with individuals navigating trauma, dissociation and attachment wounds, as well as teens who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life and need help coping. Many of the people I work with feel like they’re holding it together for everyone else while silently struggling on the inside.
I support clients experiencing intimate partner violence, narcissistic abuse, codependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Our thoughts shape our emotions, behaviors, and relationships, and unhelpful patterns can leave us feeling stuck. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, build practical coping skills, and create lasting change. My collaborative, evidence-based approach, including CBT and other proven therapeutic modalities, is tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll identify meaningful goals and build on your strengths to help you move toward the life you want.
I support clients experiencing intimate partner violence, narcissistic abuse, codependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Our thoughts shape our emotions, behaviors, and relationships, and unhelpful patterns can leave us feeling stuck. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, build practical coping skills, and create lasting change. My collaborative, evidence-based approach, including CBT and other proven therapeutic modalities, is tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll identify meaningful goals and build on your strengths to help you move toward the life you want.
I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate attachment wounds, childhood trauma, generational trauma, and every day life stressors. I also have experience in working with a variety of mental health issues.
Growing up as a Hispanic woman in a mixed family has given me the chance to listen and to learn from many different experiences. Through the stories people have shared with me, along with their challenges, perspectives, and hopes, I’ve come to better appreciate the many ways we each move through the world.
I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate attachment wounds, childhood trauma, generational trauma, and every day life stressors. I also have experience in working with a variety of mental health issues.
Growing up as a Hispanic woman in a mixed family has given me the chance to listen and to learn from many different experiences. Through the stories people have shared with me, along with their challenges, perspectives, and hopes, I’ve come to better appreciate the many ways we each move through the world.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.