Therapists in Walsenburg, CO

Coming from a traumatic background I've had to do a great deal of my own healing. Starting the healing journey was a very difficult process, however, in identifying a great support system and seeking therapeutic services on my own I was able to experience tremendous growth and change. You are not alone and it is possible to experience healthy change and heal old wounds. I am eclectic in my therapeutic approach and use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Play Therapy Techniques, Integrative Gestalt Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and psycho-education to individuals ages two and up.

I love working with individuals, families and couples to help them achieve health and well being. I have been in Colorado as a licensed therapist for over 32 years. The main issues that I work with are Depression, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Relationship Issues, PTSD, Adolescent Issues, Health and Wellness, Life Coaching and Eating Disorders (and Disordered Eating). Although I have worked with many issues, I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. The populations I work with are adolescents through adults. Greta, my therapy dog, joins us in sessions.

I truly enjoy helping clients make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Connecting with my clients in order to build a trusting, safe and respectful relationship is my goal. I am here to support you on your journey towards growth and healing. My integrative approach is warm, collaborative and person centered. As we work together, I hope to provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions, limiting beliefs and if needed, to process/integrate past trauma. If you are dealing with anxiety, life or faith transitions, trauma, caregiver-stress, or grief/loss we can navigate these together.

Hello, and welcome to StayWell Counseling. My goal is to help clients on their path to staying well through life's difficult challenges. Navigating though turbulent times can be difficult to work through on your own, and you may feel the need for additional guidance and support. I am here to help people have a more joyful and meaningful life. Managing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, chronic pain, disability, or everyday life can get stressful. We need the skills to manage emotions, and behaviors to help achieve our goals to stay well. "Our life is the creation of our mind." - Buddha

Not accepting clients at this time- Do you feel like you’ve had a hard time coping with the stressors of your personal journey through life? We all often struggle with finding effective ways to cope with our challenges and at times we utilize ineffective ways because it’s what worked. My goal for clients is to provide an open, non judgmental place for individuals to reflect, meditate, refocus, reframe, and be intentional in their steps toward progress. I use an integrative approach to care which often include use of CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, Heartmath (Biofeedback), Adlerian Therapy, Brainspotting (Phase 1 Trained).

As a therapist, my hope is to provide a safe space where you are able to be vulnerable without the fear of judgment. I come from a person-centered lens with an understanding of the impact adverse life events have on our overall well-being. Being able to gain a sense of internal safety, while gaining the confidence to know you are able to manage uncomfortable feelings in an adaptive manner not only reduces trauma responses but also boosts efficacy around who you are as a person.

Life can be challenging, even overwhelming at times. Are you having a hard time believing you can grow and flourish? Feeling fear, shame, or just plain stuck? Disappointed in relationships? Let’s talk. I value you and care about your struggles. You can find hope and healing. What do I offer? Understanding, Connection, Resources. EMDR for trauma, Gottman Method for relationships, HSP training and life experience, Codependency insight and recovery tools. Mindfulness, Acceptance, Encouragement. Don’t wait. You’re worth the effort. Reach out today and let’s get started.

Are you looking for attuned, compassionately direct, and grounded support? If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or maybe just not yourself lately, I can help. Maybe you aren't sure what you're needing but you know you need support. Or are you looking to integrate a psychedelic experience or support in starting microdosing? You are ready for a holistic and integrative approach to address your life from all areas; mind, body, and soul. You ready to make some shifts in your life to feel more at peace, at ease, empowered, and healthy. Let's chat! Please reach out to set up a free consultation.

YOU ARE WORTH IT! There is hope. I am passionate about assisting couples/families and individuals with finding peace and working towards positive change. I am an integrative psychotherapist, working from a compassionate, strength-based perspective. The foundation of effective therapy is a strong, connected therapeutic relationship. I believe it is my role as a therapist to approach this alliance with warmth and open-mindedness to help provide you with a safe, nonjudgemental space.

I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, and my goal is to help you feel worthy and fulfilled. Whether you are experiencing a condition such as anxiety or depression, coping with past trauma, wanting to feel more gratified in your relationships or needing support in managing life stress, I will meet you where you are at to start working towards your goals. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques and practice holistic treatment that focuses on overall wellness of mind and body. I specialize in treating anxiety, building self-worth and self-compassion, and supporting clients in life transitions.

You will feel supported as I walk with you on your journey. I use an integrative approach to therapy to encompass all areas of mental health, including mind, body, spirit, thoughts, and environment. I understand the courage it takes to seek help, and I would appreciate the privilege to work with you!

The desire I have for my clients is for them to thrive instead of just surviving. Starting a counseling journey is a courageous and important step towards thriving. My goal is to walk along side my clients inside a safe, trusting, and collaborative relationship. I have an integrative approach to therapy which is focused on what my client needs in order to come to a long-term place of healing. In this counseling space, you have the opportunity to process past trauma, deal with anxiety, combat depression, and handle life's day to day struggles. The space I create is accepting and void of judgement.

Birgitta Kieckhaben uses an integrative approach of various modalities, focusing on the individual client’s needs. Modalities include Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), Somatic Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Birgitta has a nursing background and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy experience for twenty-plus years with neurological, mental, and geriatric disorders. She has a keen interest in Native American studies, Genocide, intergenerational trauma and healing, and addiction. Her approach is trauma and social justice informed.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” (Rumi). As a trauma survivor who went on a personal healing journey, I learned how to help others simultaneously. Healing was hard work, but finding the right therapist was a huge piece of the puzzle. Traditional therapy fails so many trauma survivors. I aim to go beyond talk therapy to find the right modality for each unique client.

What if our journey in life isn't meant to be a journey of proving we are enough. What if our journey is one of knowing that we always were. What if who we are, exactly how we are has always been enough; enough to be loved, to be heard, to be seen, enough to be you. Traumatic experiences have a way of making us feeling that we are irreparably broken. We carry them with us in our mind, body, and soul as we continue through our lives searching for something to fill the emptiness they left behind. To the outside world we are who we've always been, yet inside we are showing up in our lives as someone we don't even recognize.

Alyssa Zepeda is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked diligently to assist children, adults, and families in her community since 2012. She is passionate about empowering and supporting others through the use of evidence-based integrative, and creative approaches. It is extremely important for Alyssa to support clients in not only feeling safe and empowered but to also experience the therapeutic power of nurturing one’s body, mind, and soul. Alyssa also provides supervision to pre-licensed LCSWs and LPCs. She is currently contracted by SALT Wellness Group, LLC, located in Colorado.

Although we cannot avoid life’s pain and trauma, we do not have to process it alone. I see counseling as a collaborative and supportive process that can aid in one's healing. Maya Angelou said, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” I believe it is imperative to evaluate our life story and the meaning we have attached to our experiences. Recognizing the root of our maladaptive thoughts and emotional distress allows us to receive the hope and healing needed to move towards a satisfying and purpose-filled life.

Love and Life gets complicated... Anxiety, Trauma, D.V., Abuse, Addictions, Complex Grief, Self Harm, Marriage and Family issues may arise and we become blindsided. Hope and recovery is possible. Empower yourself for change.

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.