Bisexual Therapists in Timnath, CO

Your story is powerful! I understand personally and professionally what a privilege and a blessing it is to hear and help guide your path to healing. I offer a variety of counseling services to help you move past the obstacles in your life. I will help you identify your personal values, strengths, and abilities in support of your personal and professional goals.

It's important to find a counselor you feel safe and comfortable with. In my experience clients find it hard to open up in counseling if they experience the counselor as inauthentic. I remain genuine throughout the counseling experience in order to promote a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. While I see the benefits of specific counseling techniques and interventions, I believe the counselor-client relationship is the most important aspect of counseling. As a counselor, my job is to empower you, assist you in your journey of self exploration, challenge you, and consider the impact of culture and identity

People of all walks of life, regardless of their backgrounds, are deserving of compassion and acceptance. I collaborate with people to help them see their inner power and regain the confidence that they need to excel in life. I take great pride in creating a safe space that is free from judgment.

After I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, I encountered the challenge of finding a therapist who understood my mental health and how my physical health was impacted by and influenced my perception of self. In addition to seeking self-care, I became aware that my health experiences deeply affected my family. While doing my academic work at Regis University and St. Louis University School of Family and Community Medicine, I have been able to develop a whole-person approach to counseling care. If you or your family are seeking help that emphasizes communication training and person-affirmative care, let me know.

“I feel like I’m living in the wrong body”...“My partner doesn’t respect my boundaries”…“We cannot have a conversation without it turning into an argument”...“I thought I was straight…and now I am questioning that”... If any of this sounds familiar to you, I hear you, and I am here to help you. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families from diverse and non-traditional family structures. My specialties include anxiety, depression, addiction, eating issues, relationship or family structure changes, and the LGBT+ population. I am eager to work alongside you in your processing and growth.

Counseling is provided to offer you healing, hope, and empowerment when you are experiencing emotional, relational, and mental health stress. You are guided through questions like...My life has totally changed. What do I do now? How do I repair my relationship with my best friend? Where do I turn after the death of a loved one? How do I heal from past abuse? To start addressing issues like these, I'll ask you questions in our very first session that will lead us to new ways to see your troubles or we'll pinpoint a big struggle you'd like to address. From there we'll decide on a plan for therapy specific to your goals.

My ideal client is a teen, adult or couple who is self aware, motivated, and is either curious or committed to doing the work necessary to start their healing journey. They may be someone who has learned a behavior to cope with trauma, like substance use or an eating disorder for example, and are discovering that tool is no longer serving them. Perhaps they notice the way they have been living is in alignment with someone else's values rather than their own. My goal as a therapist is to bring to their attention ideas and feedback that provides a new perspective that guides my clients to a more empowered way of life.

Steph Kiehl has a Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, both from Virginia Commonwealth University. She utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Empowerment Theory. Steph has worked with many diverse populations and takes pride in her ability to connect and adapt her therapeutic style for clients from all walks of life.

Everyone has struggles or hurdles presented in their lives that sometimes will require an objective opinion. I work collaboratively with people to look at issues from a different perspective. Reaching out to someone for the first time takes tremendous strength of character and courage. I am passionate about this work and it is an honor and pleasure to work with clients who are invested in making positive changes in their lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and private practitioner who has over 25 years of experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals in the Cheyenne area.