Female Therapists in Monument, CO

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, children, and teens. I utilize cognitive skills(CBT), dialectical behavior skills (DBT), mindfulness practices (MCBT), and other interpersonal therapy skills to help clients develop strategies to better regulate emotions, tolerate and work through emotional distress, confront and change faulty thinking patterns, develop more functional boundaries and communication patterns to have more effective relationships, and work through loss, abuse, and other traumas by increasing their coping strategies.

If you are struggling to enjoy your marriage, I want to help.

After 13 years of private practice in Colorado Springs, I have opened my Alabama office & accept BCBS/New Directions/All Kids. Education & learning new skills are significant components of my approach. I'm relational & easy to talk to about even the most difficult issues of life. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, spiritual & relational issues, & severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder. I am certified in EMDR. Pysch & personality assessments are available to identify strengths & areas for growth. I enjoy working with teens & adults, male or female . I love to renew hope when it seems lost.

Life is a journey with many different challenging seasons. You might be feeling stuck by current or past traumas, low self esteem, ongoing anxiety or depression, or unfulfilled relationships. Perhaps you have come out of physical, emotional or spiritual abuse and find that you are still affected by it. Therapy is a valuable tool to help you unpack the past, understand yourself deeper in the present, and move forward with confidence. It is my hope to provide an authentic and caring environment that will allow my clients to embrace the pain that is a necessary part of change and navigate the difficult seasons of life successfully.

Life can be challenging at times. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider, I value the therapist-client relationship and believe that this is key to helping a client in their journey. Nothing is too big or too small for therapy. I strive to provide a relaxing therapeutic environment that allows for a sense of humor while also instilling hope, promoting change and assisting each client to be the best version of themselves. I help my clients to believe in themselves and work to increase their confidence and self-worth, which in turn helps the client to meet their treatment goals.

Life is sometimes a struggle but you are not alone. Just by reading this, you have taken the most difficult step--reaching out. Whatever your struggle--a difficult relationship, loss or change, painful memories, or you're not sure--I can help. Are you feeling sad, angry, overwhelmed, or powerless? Perhaps low self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, depression, or fear block you from moving forward. My focus is to provide a safe place to be heard, understood, and supported. We will work together to find answers, direction, and peace. My own healing journey shapes my approach with compassion, empathy, and insights--all without judgment.

I am passionate about helping women , children, and families heal and flourish after experiencing extreme trauma resulting in PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, and behavioral struggles. I am devoted to helping survivors of human trafficking and working with mothers who have experienced childhood trauma to develop skills for building healthy relationships with their babies and children.

Let's get real for a minute...life is hard! If you've found yourself struggling recently and you don't know why, maybe I can help. I love coming alongside teenage girls and adult women who are eager to grow and to better understand the "why"' behind their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. By using a combination of insight work (exploring the "why") and learning new tools (the "how" or "now what"), I can help you find freedom and hope in your story!

I believe too many women are suffering in silence and isolation as they give of themselves but don't receive the same support in return. I consider myself to be both "eclectic" and "holistic" in my approach, meaning that I use different types of proven psychotherapies (like CBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based therapies) to help with the health and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. Together this means I know that one method doesn't work for everyone and that I find it important to look at the whole you. You will be getting a customized healing journey that you help create because I trust that you are the best expert on your life. 

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.

REAL. HONEST. RELATIONAL. AUTHENTIC. INTERACTIVE. SUPPORTIVE. INSIGHTFUL. SAFE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.