Therapists in Monument, CO

I believe in helping people put the pieces back together. I specialize in trauma issues, self esteem, depression, sex addiction and sexual trauma. Often trauma has a long lasting, but unknown effect on people. Resolving trauma leads to previously unknown levels of fulfillment. When a persons self-esteem is well functioning, their relationships often are also connected and intimate. Sexual addiction is treated in a stigma-free manner. I treat my clients with dignity throughout the process and facilitate a shame-free recovery.

Do you have a friend, neighbor, or coworker, or relative or are you going through a difficult time emotionally? Struggling with a crisis in life? Or simply feeling down? Consider letting someone with my skills as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Psychotherapist help in treating Substance Abuse, Bereavement and Loss, and with Co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to guide you during difficult times by listening, encouraging you to rediscover basic principles to unlock and to achieve your potential in a safe, supportive, and confidential setting. Supervision towards licensure available.

My practice is comprised of adult individuals and couples. I specialize in helping people resolve marital concerns and utilize discernment counseling to help couples on the brink of divorce. Many clients utilize their therapy sessions to address issues related to changes in their work or personal life and/or current struggles involving anxiety, depression or feeling "stuck" in life. I strive to provide a therapeutic online environment for my clients to work through difficult issues and achieve their treatment goals.

I am passionate about providing the latest evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions, education, skills and empowerment through learning to truly value yourself and teaching others to do the same. It is so easy to become stuck wrestling with relational difficulties or even abuse. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing emotional and/or narcissistic dysfunction and abuse, addiction (or living with someone who is addicted), and those who have or are surviving interpersonal and intimate-partner violence of any kind.

***I am currently offering video and phone sessions in CO and MN.*** You are experiencing feelings of worthlessness and questions about if you deserve love and genuine connection, wondering if anyone would love you if they truly “knew” you. Your experiences of trauma in childhood and/or adulthood are starting to catch up with you. You are struggling in relationships, noticing difficulties with expressing yourself or being understood. You find yourself drawn to partners and friendships that push the same buttons your parents and childhood relationships did.

I specialize in children, adolescents and their families. Conflicts within the home, school, or work place contribute to added stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviors. Problems adjusting to new family dynamics can be expressed by irritability, anger, or withdrawal. I will work with you to improve relationships between siblings, between children and parents, or between friends and colleagues. If your family is struggling with possible addictions and related issues, I have experience that may help. When you leave the first session, you will have some coping strategies to improve your situation. Take some positive steps towards a better future today.

If you feel stuck in the same emotional, relational, mental and behavior patterns, my goal is to give you fresh perspectives, new insights and practical tools in a calm, relaxed environment. Together we will explore the challenges, find solutions, and discover ways to conquer the obstacles. As a result, you will find you have more choices, awareness and control of your feelings, reactions and behaviors.

I understand the difficulties of everyday life and making the decision to seek help. I offer individual, client focused sessions with those looking to make changes. Whether anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, divorce, decreased self-esteem, or stress has gotten you off track, we work together to get you back to feeling and living like your true self. The goal of each session is to focus on YOU and meeting, eventually exceeding, your individual needs.

Are you reading this statement and thinking "I'm tired of not getting any better. Where can I turn? Are you feeling somewhat hopeful about real change but wondering who you can trust?" As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change tracking, and mutual goal-setting to provide you with the tools to measure and guide your own progress. Treatment consists of targeting contentment using using time-honored strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and anxiety-reduction techniques.

I will not be asking you "How does that make you feel?" YOU are the expert in you and my role is to help you understand things that are in your way and how to get rid of them. I served in Army, Navy and in the Marine infantry with three combat tours. I've had to work through my own trauma and struggles and after I did, I went back to get my degree so I can help people struggling to move forward. Through my training and experience, I've come to specialize in trauma and addiction, and I understand how difficult it can be to walk into a room and pour out your pain to a stranger, but if you are ready, so am I.

I work with individuals, couples and families. My clients range in age between 8 and 80 years old. I treat personality disorders, trauma and mood disorders. I practice incorporating a combination of insight oriented therapy and skill building interventions based in existential, humanistic, dialectical behavior and cognitive behavior therapies. I offer psychotherapy, supervision and consultation. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service to you! Thank you!

You are not broken. There is hope. Substance use, depression, anxiety, neglect, grief, abuse, and trauma are difficult to navigate, but you do not have to do it alone! Addiction and related issues impact you, your loved ones, your career, and your entire life. I believe that you have the ability to make the positive changes in your life that can have a powerful ripple effect on those around you.

When you are ready for change you are ready for Hope Hypnotherapy. Combining 8 years of experience as a counselor with extensive specialized training in hypnotherapy, Merrilee aims to teach you how to use your natural abilities to meet your goals. Most clients need only 3 to 6 sessions to address an issue. Now offering Blissborn Natural Child Birth classes at Beginnings Birthing Center in Colorado Springs. Private classes also available.

You’re sick of it. Almost daily arguments in your home. Emotional distance. Communication issues that cannot seem to be resolved. Seems like trust and lack of connection are ongoing issues. Everything you’ve tried has not worked, and you’re not sure where your relationship is going. Are you ready to work on building more understanding into your relationship? Let’s start working toward building the relationship you want. There is a way forward, and some coaching and support can make all the difference.

My ideal client would be someone who is a "customer for change" and really wants to take steps towards working on their struggles, grief, depression, relationships etc. My area of expertise is Grief & Loss, Crisis Counseling, Pre-Marital & Marital, Communication and Conflict and Spiritual issues/questions. My counseling approach is integrated based on the specific specific and individual needs of my clients. My keen focus on setting agreed upon goals and constantly assessing goal achievement is key to my success. Many of my clients have stated how much more effective my counseling is compared with other counselors they have worked with in the past.

You have within you an amazing ability to transcend pain and fear even if you haven't yet discovered it. With effort and commitment, you can free that ability to heal wounds and increase resilience. Self-esteem can grow as you better understand why you do what you do. Learning to identify, understand, and manage emotions - including anger and anxiety - allows you to become a better friend to yourself and others. As relationship patterns become clearer, the potential to change them for the better can grow. On my website are reviews by clients and more about my experience and philosophy.