Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Montrose County, CO
Kristi M Edwards
Counselor, MA, NCC , LPC
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, young children, the LGBTQIA+ community, and family therapy. I am trained in EMDR for trauma based treatment and the treatment of numerous other challenges such as addictions and behavioral issues. I focus on attachment based therapies and believe the relationship is the catalyst to success. I look forward to meeting you.
I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, young children, the LGBTQIA+ community, and family therapy. I am trained in EMDR for trauma based treatment and the treatment of numerous other challenges such as addictions and behavioral issues. I focus on attachment based therapies and believe the relationship is the catalyst to success. I look forward to meeting you.
Lindsey Hahn
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
Waitlist for new clients
At Collaborative Trauma Solutions, we are here to help by first listening, seeing you as unique, and honoring the desires you have for your life then offering support and skills to help you achieve that!.
Each person is unique in their own way, including the struggles we experience. I work with you to create individualized support for your specific needs and desires. I have a passion for working with people who have experienced trauma to help them recognize their strengths, build upon them, and heal from what has happened in your life. My hope is to help you create a life that you enjoy living and find purpose in. You deserve that and you have something unique to offer the world.
At Collaborative Trauma Solutions, we are here to help by first listening, seeing you as unique, and honoring the desires you have for your life then offering support and skills to help you achieve that!.
Each person is unique in their own way, including the struggles we experience. I work with you to create individualized support for your specific needs and desires. I have a passion for working with people who have experienced trauma to help them recognize their strengths, build upon them, and heal from what has happened in your life. My hope is to help you create a life that you enjoy living and find purpose in. You deserve that and you have something unique to offer the world.
Cristi Anne Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating: Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Emotional Problems affecting children, parents, and educators.
You have been using self-help, conventional, and holistic therapies, and you have come so far! But, you still feel stuck. Now, you are ready to move through the trauma that holds you back from being fully happy and fully yourself. I help ADULTS like you to prepare and to move through the trauma of significant events & neglect, to be authentic & present today. Also, I work with CHILDREN! I help kids like yours learn and implement new skills, process scary and stressful events, and prepare for future success. I support you as a parent in implementing skills, so your child's change lasts long after they graduate from therapy.
I specialize in treating: Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Emotional Problems affecting children, parents, and educators.
You have been using self-help, conventional, and holistic therapies, and you have come so far! But, you still feel stuck. Now, you are ready to move through the trauma that holds you back from being fully happy and fully yourself. I help ADULTS like you to prepare and to move through the trauma of significant events & neglect, to be authentic & present today. Also, I work with CHILDREN! I help kids like yours learn and implement new skills, process scary and stressful events, and prepare for future success. I support you as a parent in implementing skills, so your child's change lasts long after they graduate from therapy.
Helen San
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
A lot of my work is in complex and developmental trauma, PTSD, and relationship injuries.
Although I am not accepting new clients for therapy, I am currently scheduling clients for diagnostic evaluations and screenings for Autism. I also run a free autism class for the community. For more information, please visit my website at helensan.com. As an autistic-ADHD therapist, I have special interest in working with autistic and/or ADHD clients, whether they are officially diagnosed or not.
A lot of my work is in complex and developmental trauma, PTSD, and relationship injuries.
Although I am not accepting new clients for therapy, I am currently scheduling clients for diagnostic evaluations and screenings for Autism. I also run a free autism class for the community. For more information, please visit my website at helensan.com. As an autistic-ADHD therapist, I have special interest in working with autistic and/or ADHD clients, whether they are officially diagnosed or not.
Robert Michael Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAC II, DAPA
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
If you feel you have PTSD or c-PTSD possibly with substance abuse, anxiety-depression, personality disorder or sexual compulsivity/acting out it need not be the "normal" of your life. After 23 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Specialist I have helped teen and adult individuals as well as couples and families to overcome blockages, which ultimately prevent the joyful experiences of healthy living. I find that by respecting your natural and inherent healing powers most goals are obtainable.
If you feel you have PTSD or c-PTSD possibly with substance abuse, anxiety-depression, personality disorder or sexual compulsivity/acting out it need not be the "normal" of your life. After 23 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Specialist I have helped teen and adult individuals as well as couples and families to overcome blockages, which ultimately prevent the joyful experiences of healthy living. I find that by respecting your natural and inherent healing powers most goals are obtainable.
Addie Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
People seek counseling services for various reasons: depression, anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, past sexual and physical abuse, relationship issues (past/present), stress management, grief and loss, and life transitions. I specialize in treating families, children, and individuals.
People seek counseling services for various reasons: depression, anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, past sexual and physical abuse, relationship issues (past/present), stress management, grief and loss, and life transitions. I specialize in treating families, children, and individuals.
Audra Duke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
Relationships are at the heart of my work....relationship with self and with other. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples inviting you to step into your own curiosity and wisdom. I integrate a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs from a place of mindfulness and presence, holism (mind-body-spirit connection), and organicity (the impulse to heal lies within) with a strong trauma-informed background. Our process is collaborative - you know you better than anyone else knows you! We cultivate together trust in that knowing to help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, attachment and relational wounds.
Relationships are at the heart of my work....relationship with self and with other. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples inviting you to step into your own curiosity and wisdom. I integrate a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs from a place of mindfulness and presence, holism (mind-body-spirit connection), and organicity (the impulse to heal lies within) with a strong trauma-informed background. Our process is collaborative - you know you better than anyone else knows you! We cultivate together trust in that knowing to help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, attachment and relational wounds.
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81402
Waitlist for new clients
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, provides Holistic Psychotherapy for all ages. Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S.,LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She has been a Mental Health Counselor in Gunnison Valley for 20+ years, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, with much experience in working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Autism, Addictions, Growth, & Spiritual Issues. If you have a counseling need, and would like to reach your goals for greater health and happiness, call for a brief consult.
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, provides Holistic Psychotherapy for all ages. Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S.,LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She has been a Mental Health Counselor in Gunnison Valley for 20+ years, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, with much experience in working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Autism, Addictions, Growth, & Spiritual Issues. If you have a counseling need, and would like to reach your goals for greater health and happiness, call for a brief consult.
Kidstuff Child And Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Linza Vargas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
I weave together my training experience in somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory and internal family systems to help clients understand and work through developmental trauma, adverse family dynamics and anxiety.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, unmotivated, or an overall lack of life satisfaction? You are not alone. In therapy, I encourage you to uncover your wholeness through the experience of safety and connection. I support individuals, couples and families in discovering their fullest potential so they can pursue a life worth living, as defined by them. I aim to support you in moving from “talking” about your struggles to an ability to feel and move through them. I guide you towards radical acceptance, so you can harmonize and the heal the stories of yourself and your experiences.
I weave together my training experience in somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory and internal family systems to help clients understand and work through developmental trauma, adverse family dynamics and anxiety.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, unmotivated, or an overall lack of life satisfaction? You are not alone. In therapy, I encourage you to uncover your wholeness through the experience of safety and connection. I support individuals, couples and families in discovering their fullest potential so they can pursue a life worth living, as defined by them. I aim to support you in moving from “talking” about your struggles to an ability to feel and move through them. I guide you towards radical acceptance, so you can harmonize and the heal the stories of yourself and your experiences.
Haleigh Wuster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
My educational background is in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I view each client through a trauma-informed and attachment based lens.
If you are looking for pre-marital counseling, healing work after a betrayal, or hoping to learn how to communicate with your partner more effectively, I may be a great fit for you! Throughout my personal and professional life, I have witnessed first-hand the power healthy connection and relationships can have on an individual's healing process. With a majority of my training being with couples/family systems, I find joy in working with couples and families to heal attachment injuries and instill a sense of felt trust and connection. I do see individuals, specifically those seeking healing from complex trauma. I am EMDR trained!
My educational background is in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I view each client through a trauma-informed and attachment based lens.
If you are looking for pre-marital counseling, healing work after a betrayal, or hoping to learn how to communicate with your partner more effectively, I may be a great fit for you! Throughout my personal and professional life, I have witnessed first-hand the power healthy connection and relationships can have on an individual's healing process. With a majority of my training being with couples/family systems, I find joy in working with couples and families to heal attachment injuries and instill a sense of felt trust and connection. I do see individuals, specifically those seeking healing from complex trauma. I am EMDR trained!
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Ascent Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81402
Darlene Egelhoff is a Somatic, body-centered therapist and uses many innovative interventions and alternative treatment programs including, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Amino Acid Mental Health Nutrition for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, radical self discovery, igniting passions, personal, and spiritual growth. Somatic healing is holistic, going beyond traditional talk therapy, to connect heart, mind, body, emotions and spirit. Darlene looks to the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide to tap into the inner healing intelligence we all possess through a holistic perspective.
Darlene Egelhoff is a Somatic, body-centered therapist and uses many innovative interventions and alternative treatment programs including, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Amino Acid Mental Health Nutrition for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, radical self discovery, igniting passions, personal, and spiritual growth. Somatic healing is holistic, going beyond traditional talk therapy, to connect heart, mind, body, emotions and spirit. Darlene looks to the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide to tap into the inner healing intelligence we all possess through a holistic perspective.
Collaborative Counseling and Consultation LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401 (Online Only)
Laura Byard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health as a leader in mental health care and clinician providing telehealth services throughout Colorado. During her career she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings that include individual counseling, inpatient, schools, and residential care. She specializes in supporting those with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Laura also has experience supporting law enforcement, Veterans, women’s issues, relational issues, suicidal ideation, work stress, trauma recovery, and other topics.
Laura Byard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health as a leader in mental health care and clinician providing telehealth services throughout Colorado. During her career she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings that include individual counseling, inpatient, schools, and residential care. She specializes in supporting those with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Laura also has experience supporting law enforcement, Veterans, women’s issues, relational issues, suicidal ideation, work stress, trauma recovery, and other topics.
Angela Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
These treatments have been proven to be incredibly effective for those suffering from trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
My name is Angela, and I've lived in Colorado with my family for five years. I'm originally from Oklahoma and completed my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University before pursuing my Master's at Colorado Christian University. My specialization is in trauma counseling, and I believe that understanding our past is crucial for moving forward. As a counselor, I help my clients to identify the root causes of their problems and support them in their journey to healing and personal growth.
These treatments have been proven to be incredibly effective for those suffering from trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
My name is Angela, and I've lived in Colorado with my family for five years. I'm originally from Oklahoma and completed my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University before pursuing my Master's at Colorado Christian University. My specialization is in trauma counseling, and I believe that understanding our past is crucial for moving forward. As a counselor, I help my clients to identify the root causes of their problems and support them in their journey to healing and personal growth.
Richard Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling for help with: anxiety, depression •relationship counseling including marriage counseling/intimate relationships •helping folks work through times of loss •working with children ages 3-7 with behavioral problems, •problem solving for parents with teens •substance abuse •military trauma, assault trauma, recovery from terrible life events.
I focus on practical solutions for clients who are going through difficult times or help folks with skills to make changes they want to make in their lives. At Common Sense Counseling, counseling is provided with specific, measurable goals that make sense to you, within common sense time frames. The goal of counseling I provide is to help you make sense of yourself and make sense of your life and get back on track with what you want for yourself.
Counseling for help with: anxiety, depression •relationship counseling including marriage counseling/intimate relationships •helping folks work through times of loss •working with children ages 3-7 with behavioral problems, •problem solving for parents with teens •substance abuse •military trauma, assault trauma, recovery from terrible life events.
I focus on practical solutions for clients who are going through difficult times or help folks with skills to make changes they want to make in their lives. At Common Sense Counseling, counseling is provided with specific, measurable goals that make sense to you, within common sense time frames. The goal of counseling I provide is to help you make sense of yourself and make sense of your life and get back on track with what you want for yourself.
Sally Blevins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401 (Online Only)
If you are seeking relief from anxiety, depression or understanding life transitions I can provide you with new strategies, healing techniques and to find hope for the future. I help clients find relief and healing from the effects of trauma. I help clients declutter thinking to find new patterns of thinking and changed behaviors. Women experience unique transitions over the life span. I love helping women explore the possibilities ahead while navigating the effects of change. We can work together to decrease anxiety, depression and the heal from the effects past experiences.
If you are seeking relief from anxiety, depression or understanding life transitions I can provide you with new strategies, healing techniques and to find hope for the future. I help clients find relief and healing from the effects of trauma. I help clients declutter thinking to find new patterns of thinking and changed behaviors. Women experience unique transitions over the life span. I love helping women explore the possibilities ahead while navigating the effects of change. We can work together to decrease anxiety, depression and the heal from the effects past experiences.
Lisa J Kiser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
I have a passion for working with children and teens, ages 5-17 around school issues, as well as family issues, including depression, anxiety, and divorce. I also enjoy working with adults that have experienced childhood and adult trauma, .
I have a passion for working with children and teens, ages 5-17 around school issues, as well as family issues, including depression, anxiety, and divorce. I also enjoy working with adults that have experienced childhood and adult trauma, .
Paul Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA
Verified Verified
Montrose, CO 81401
Life inevitably involves struggle, pain, and loss. The question is how do we respond to these things so that pain doesn't morph into long-term suffering, and so that meaning, joy, and connection can still be found, even amidst our struggles. That's where I can help. The foundation of my work is building a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship where you feel understood. From there we can begin to craft effective responses to whatever is troubling you: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, chronic pain, or more existential concerns about life direction and meaning.
Life inevitably involves struggle, pain, and loss. The question is how do we respond to these things so that pain doesn't morph into long-term suffering, and so that meaning, joy, and connection can still be found, even amidst our struggles. That's where I can help. The foundation of my work is building a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship where you feel understood. From there we can begin to craft effective responses to whatever is troubling you: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, chronic pain, or more existential concerns about life direction and meaning.
Mesa Owen
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
I am also certified in Intensive Trauma Treatment.
My passion lies in providing a safe and supportive space for individuals who are navigating difficult experiences. I approach this with empathetic listening and a fresh perspective, offering guidance and support through even the toughest of times. Empowering you with coping skills is a cornerstone of my approach. I'm a firm believer in taking an active role in treatment, equipping you with resources, education, and techniques that can pave the way for progress. Collaboration is at the heart of our work together, as we craft a path that aligns with your unique goals and preferences.
I am also certified in Intensive Trauma Treatment.
My passion lies in providing a safe and supportive space for individuals who are navigating difficult experiences. I approach this with empathetic listening and a fresh perspective, offering guidance and support through even the toughest of times. Empowering you with coping skills is a cornerstone of my approach. I'm a firm believer in taking an active role in treatment, equipping you with resources, education, and techniques that can pave the way for progress. Collaboration is at the heart of our work together, as we craft a path that aligns with your unique goals and preferences.
Erin Farrell
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montrose, CO 81401
Honoring the body as a rich source of information and site of healing, I integrate traditional talk therapy with trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, somatic work, drawing on my training in the Hakomi Method and as a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.
While most people come to therapy with a problem or struggle that needs immediate attention, we often find that unraveling the present challenge can lead us into deeper work, revealing underlying patterns or beliefs that limit us or cause us pain. I am here to support you in working through what you are facing today, as well as diving deep into that quieter layer of experience that pulls at your heart, mind, and body. Together we can attend to your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and develop your sense of self-trust and knowing. Above all, I aim to meet you where you are and shape my approach to your needs as each session unfolds.
Honoring the body as a rich source of information and site of healing, I integrate traditional talk therapy with trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, somatic work, drawing on my training in the Hakomi Method and as a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.
While most people come to therapy with a problem or struggle that needs immediate attention, we often find that unraveling the present challenge can lead us into deeper work, revealing underlying patterns or beliefs that limit us or cause us pain. I am here to support you in working through what you are facing today, as well as diving deep into that quieter layer of experience that pulls at your heart, mind, and body. Together we can attend to your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and develop your sense of self-trust and knowing. Above all, I aim to meet you where you are and shape my approach to your needs as each session unfolds.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.