Self Esteem 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.

Being a human is not easy! Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, uncertain, struggling, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you on your unique journey. The therapy relationship is a place where you are accepted exactly as you are, so together we can find ways to nurture your inner sources of healing and growth. My goal is to support your ability to increase self-awareness and compassion in order to shift your habitual ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, so we can discover the tools and insights to help you live a life that feels meaningful to you. Inner and outer change are possible!

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.

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.

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.

You are a whole person- mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational. Your health is holistic- mind, body, and spirit. Challenges in life lead to feeling broken and operating out of a small fragmented piece of the heart, a small piece of who you are- and unfortunately this piece oftentimes magnifies the ache, gets the biggest vote, and has the loudest voice. This fragmented way of living leads to low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, etc... It doesn't have to be this way. I want to partner with you and help you take your next step toward healing these hidden places and stepping into wholehearted living.

I enjoy serving our community as an Eating Disorder and Trauma therapist. I have experience and enjoy helping patients overcome body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, supporting individuals through significant life transitions, self-esteem issues, attachment wounds, anxiety, emotional regulation, grief, and depression. I work with teens, adults, and LGBTQIA+ couples. I enjoy working with patients who are ready to invest in themselves and ready to make healthy changes. I believe in practicing empathy, warmth, safety, and trust to facilitate an environment where patients can use their strengths to become themselves securely.

Distressing symptoms in the present often are anchored in distressing, disturbing, or traumatic situations in the past and by addressing the anchors clients often report feeling free in the present to become their authentic selves and accomplish their goals. I wanted to become better prepared and so studied beyond basic EMDR training to become a Certified EMDR Therapist with the International Association (EMDRIA). Primarily I work with veterans, adults, and young adults that struggle with past unresolved trauma or distress, PTSD, over reactions, anger, anxiety and fear, impulsivity, low self esteem and confidence, emotional self regulation, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel that your emotions often control you? I look forward to helping you work through these emotions to improve relationships and to live a more fulfilling enjoyable life. I approach my clients with warmth, authenticity, and understanding in a safe non-judgmental environment. I use evidence-based treatments to achieve immediate results and long-term recovery.

Deciding to go into therapy is not an easy decision and equally important is finding the right therapist. For this reason, I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation so that we meet and so that you can assess if I am the therapist for you. With over 24 years experience in private practice, I would be happy to assist you in this process. I am an attentive, empathetic and caring counselor. I also counsel via Psychology Today VIDEO sessions, as well as phone for those who cannot come into my office. Please call for a meet and greet.

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 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.

Moving through life is like writing a book. We are all composing our own stories. Sometimes we get stuck, due to choices, events or behaviors. It’s like a bookmark getting put in the pages of our story and when we try to move forward, the pages fall open to that bookmarked, painful memory. With the help of therapy, we can heal from that pain and take the bookmark out of the book of our life. The pages remain, but they serve to make us stronger & wiser as we fill in the empty page before us today. By learning new skills and gaining the ability to adapt, we can move forward with a sense of purpose and peace.

Our life’s journey begins the moment our heart begins to beat. Our path is marked by significant people and experiences impacting our attachment, mindset, and worldview. Some are positive and some are painful, both leaving a lasting impression that reflect in our identity, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. I seek to walk alongside my clients as they find meaning in those relationships and experiences. I am considerate of the story my clients have to tell and offer a compassionate space to meet them where they are, and offer an authentic therapeutic relationship.

We seek to help individuals, couples and families grow stronger and closer, resolve conflict, improve communication, enhance their mood, overcome abuse, and heal from trauma or loss. We work from a dynamic, holistic, experiential, and cognitive perspective to serve the whole person, as well as their relationships. We unconditionally love and accept every person and help them grow in mutual love and respect of both themselves and their loves ones.