Female Therapists in Westcliffe, CO
I strongly believe people are able to overcome any challenge in life. Sometimes, we may want help to get through it. Reaching out can be a difficult and important step forward. I can offer you a comfortable, welcoming place to talk about the things that are important to you and plan for how to really find satisfaction and joy in your life. Therapy isn't just about your struggles; it's also about your hopes and your strengths. We will work together towards meeting your goals to help you feel better.
I strongly believe people are able to overcome any challenge in life. Sometimes, we may want help to get through it. Reaching out can be a difficult and important step forward. I can offer you a comfortable, welcoming place to talk about the things that are important to you and plan for how to really find satisfaction and joy in your life. Therapy isn't just about your struggles; it's also about your hopes and your strengths. We will work together towards meeting your goals to help you feel better.
Humans are complex, so I look at the whole person, including your environment and experiences, when treating anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues. I often guide clients in exploring their identities, values, and beliefs so you can build self-worth, set boundaries that improve relationships, and make authentic decisions. We work together to set goals for counseling, process what you have been experiencing, and recognize and develop the strengths and supports that can get you to a place that feels better.
Humans are complex, so I look at the whole person, including your environment and experiences, when treating anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues. I often guide clients in exploring their identities, values, and beliefs so you can build self-worth, set boundaries that improve relationships, and make authentic decisions. We work together to set goals for counseling, process what you have been experiencing, and recognize and develop the strengths and supports that can get you to a place that feels better.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am originally from the UK where I worked with children and young adults in the foster care system who had experienced complex trauma, alongside supporting their carers. I now live in Colorado Springs and practice as a clinical social worker. I am experienced in working with children, families, and adults and have specialist experience in working within the areas of foster care, adoption, trauma and loss as well as anxiety and depression. I also work with individuals and couples experiencing fertility issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am originally from the UK where I worked with children and young adults in the foster care system who had experienced complex trauma, alongside supporting their carers. I now live in Colorado Springs and practice as a clinical social worker. I am experienced in working with children, families, and adults and have specialist experience in working within the areas of foster care, adoption, trauma and loss as well as anxiety and depression. I also work with individuals and couples experiencing fertility issues.
Elkwood Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Not accepting new clients
Life creates challenges that are often tough to deal with by ourselves. By providing a caring and empathetic approach, I can offer support and guidance to address issues that may include relationships, grief and loss, family conflict, and addictions.
Life creates challenges that are often tough to deal with by ourselves. By providing a caring and empathetic approach, I can offer support and guidance to address issues that may include relationships, grief and loss, family conflict, and addictions.
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I specialize in ADHD and neurodivergence, as well as trauma therapy for those navigating divorce, emotional abuse, anxiety, and/or PTSD. As a licensed clinical social worker and former classroom teacher, I bring both clinical and educational insight to help families and individuals build measurable progress. As a former military spouse, I understand the unique stressors, transitions, and emotional demands of military life. Frequent moves, deployment cycles, reintegration challenges, and the pressure to remain resilient. My clinical approach integrates trauma-informed care with an understanding of military culture and family systems.
I specialize in ADHD and neurodivergence, as well as trauma therapy for those navigating divorce, emotional abuse, anxiety, and/or PTSD. As a licensed clinical social worker and former classroom teacher, I bring both clinical and educational insight to help families and individuals build measurable progress. As a former military spouse, I understand the unique stressors, transitions, and emotional demands of military life. Frequent moves, deployment cycles, reintegration challenges, and the pressure to remain resilient. My clinical approach integrates trauma-informed care with an understanding of military culture and family systems.
If you're feeling stretched thin, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles that are hard to break, you're not alone. Whether you’re navigating the demands of motherhood, coping with chronic illness, managing the effects of ADHD, or processing grief, trauma, or relationship stress, therapy can help you find steady ground. I offer a safe, supportive space to unpack what you’re carrying and begin moving toward clarity, healing, and balance—on your terms and at your pace.
If you're feeling stretched thin, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles that are hard to break, you're not alone. Whether you’re navigating the demands of motherhood, coping with chronic illness, managing the effects of ADHD, or processing grief, trauma, or relationship stress, therapy can help you find steady ground. I offer a safe, supportive space to unpack what you’re carrying and begin moving toward clarity, healing, and balance—on your terms and at your pace.
My ideal client is a high functioning, exhausted person who’s tired of surviving. They struggle with emotional regulation boundaries, and carrying everyone else’s weight. They want peace, clarity and stability. They seek a therapist who feels safe, steady, and grounded so they can finally rebuild themselves.
My ideal client is a high functioning, exhausted person who’s tired of surviving. They struggle with emotional regulation boundaries, and carrying everyone else’s weight. They want peace, clarity and stability. They seek a therapist who feels safe, steady, and grounded so they can finally rebuild themselves.
Taking steps toward your health can be daunting at times. Whether facing a life change or loss, or simply feeling that you're having a hard time finding your path - sometimes our journey asks us to reach out for support to steady ourselves.
Taking steps toward your health can be daunting at times. Whether facing a life change or loss, or simply feeling that you're having a hard time finding your path - sometimes our journey asks us to reach out for support to steady ourselves.
Hello, I'm Tera. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas in 2012, and for the past decade, I've had the privilege of providing support services to adults, teens, and families in various settings. My approach to therapy is all about meeting you where you are. Together, we will create a safe and trusting relationship that fosters self-awareness and personal growth. I am passionate about empowering my clients to develop the skills and coping strategies needed to manage life's challenges and struggles.
Hello, I'm Tera. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas in 2012, and for the past decade, I've had the privilege of providing support services to adults, teens, and families in various settings. My approach to therapy is all about meeting you where you are. Together, we will create a safe and trusting relationship that fosters self-awareness and personal growth. I am passionate about empowering my clients to develop the skills and coping strategies needed to manage life's challenges and struggles.
Brooke is dedicated to supporting the healing, growth, and integration process for clients who are motivated to take an active role in their mental and emotional wellness. She draws from a wide range of both conventional and alternative approaches, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual she works with. Her philosophy is rooted in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them on their path toward greater self-awareness and holistic health.
Brooke is dedicated to supporting the healing, growth, and integration process for clients who are motivated to take an active role in their mental and emotional wellness. She draws from a wide range of both conventional and alternative approaches, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual she works with. Her philosophy is rooted in meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them on their path toward greater self-awareness and holistic health.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Addiction Counselor based in Colorado, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is direct, supportive, and growth-oriented—I combine evidence-based practices like CBT, ACT, and DBT with deeper insight work to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Addiction Counselor based in Colorado, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is direct, supportive, and growth-oriented—I combine evidence-based practices like CBT, ACT, and DBT with deeper insight work to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Are you looking for warm and accepting help to address difficult issues like chronic anxiety, depression, trauma, major health issues or adjusting to significant life changes? I practice holistic, trauma-informed care to help people feel understood and validated while providing tools to talk about and cope with areas of distress in their lives. Many of my clients have a history of trauma that has led to the development of addictions, eating disorders, distrust of others, poor self-esteem and relationship issues. I also work with people to adapt to chronic or acute health issues, terminal illness or other grief and loss issues.
Are you looking for warm and accepting help to address difficult issues like chronic anxiety, depression, trauma, major health issues or adjusting to significant life changes? I practice holistic, trauma-informed care to help people feel understood and validated while providing tools to talk about and cope with areas of distress in their lives. Many of my clients have a history of trauma that has led to the development of addictions, eating disorders, distrust of others, poor self-esteem and relationship issues. I also work with people to adapt to chronic or acute health issues, terminal illness or other grief and loss issues.
It takes courage to reach out and I take that to heart when working with people of diverse histories and needs. I work most often with clients facing depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges. I invite my clients to look into themselves and their lives with both clarity and compassion. If you are seeking an approach that is holistic, integrative, trauma-informed, and empowering, we may be a good fit for counseling. My intention is to help you find your own inner knowing, strengths, and capacity to heal.
It takes courage to reach out and I take that to heart when working with people of diverse histories and needs. I work most often with clients facing depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges. I invite my clients to look into themselves and their lives with both clarity and compassion. If you are seeking an approach that is holistic, integrative, trauma-informed, and empowering, we may be a good fit for counseling. My intention is to help you find your own inner knowing, strengths, and capacity to heal.
Parents can be imperfect, children can be cruel, and life can be unfair. The resulting trauma can make us feel like we are living life without the directions or making choices without conscious control, doomed to repeat bad decisions and poor choices; believing that we are not worthy or deserving of anything better. Sometimes we do not know why we are doing what we are doing and for the life of us, we cannot let it go and reinvent ourselves or change our future. If you have been struggling with please call our team for help.
Parents can be imperfect, children can be cruel, and life can be unfair. The resulting trauma can make us feel like we are living life without the directions or making choices without conscious control, doomed to repeat bad decisions and poor choices; believing that we are not worthy or deserving of anything better. Sometimes we do not know why we are doing what we are doing and for the life of us, we cannot let it go and reinvent ourselves or change our future. If you have been struggling with please call our team for help.
Leah Allen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC-S, LACC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Canon City, CO 81212
Waitlist for new clients
Your story matters and deserves to be honored. The daily challenges of trauma, emotions, relationships, and addictions can feel overwhelming, which is why I create a judgment-free space where you can speak openly about your experiences. In our therapeutic partnership, we'll work at your chosen pace to reduce anxiety and depression while addressing trauma and unwanted behaviors.
I am trained in clinical supervision for future Licensed Professional Counselors and interns learning to be counselors.
Your story matters and deserves to be honored. The daily challenges of trauma, emotions, relationships, and addictions can feel overwhelming, which is why I create a judgment-free space where you can speak openly about your experiences. In our therapeutic partnership, we'll work at your chosen pace to reduce anxiety and depression while addressing trauma and unwanted behaviors.
I am trained in clinical supervision for future Licensed Professional Counselors and interns learning to be counselors.
It feels good to be heard! I strive to provide convenient & caring counseling services. It is so important to have a strong support system in life. Having someone that listens to understand is a simple necessity I offer to you. I have been providing mental health services in the Pueblo community and surrounding areas for approximately 25yrs. I hope to help make our community better by helping others become happier, healthier, and safer through providing an open door and an open ear to those that may be struggling with something big or small in their lives.
It feels good to be heard! I strive to provide convenient & caring counseling services. It is so important to have a strong support system in life. Having someone that listens to understand is a simple necessity I offer to you. I have been providing mental health services in the Pueblo community and surrounding areas for approximately 25yrs. I hope to help make our community better by helping others become happier, healthier, and safer through providing an open door and an open ear to those that may be struggling with something big or small in their lives.
I graduated in 2022 with my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Since starting my therapy career, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment Disorder, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse and Suicidal Ideation. I have also worked with teens in JDAP programs and with clients on probation for substance abuse and anger management.
I graduated in 2022 with my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Since starting my therapy career, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment Disorder, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse and Suicidal Ideation. I have also worked with teens in JDAP programs and with clients on probation for substance abuse and anger management.
I love working with a diversity of clients. Many of my clients have started therapy because they want to have relief from depression, anxiety, insecurity, pain in current or past relationships, or trauma. I work well with people who want to be curious about their past, patterns, strengths, symptoms, survival strategies, and complexities.
I have noticed that I often work with people who want to investigate their worldview and patterns from multiple perspectives. They're open to -even if it's new at first- being both analytical and body-centered to learn more about themselves both by thinking and by feeling.
I love working with a diversity of clients. Many of my clients have started therapy because they want to have relief from depression, anxiety, insecurity, pain in current or past relationships, or trauma. I work well with people who want to be curious about their past, patterns, strengths, symptoms, survival strategies, and complexities.
I have noticed that I often work with people who want to investigate their worldview and patterns from multiple perspectives. They're open to -even if it's new at first- being both analytical and body-centered to learn more about themselves both by thinking and by feeling.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, professionals, first responders, healthcare workers, educators, and business owners who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, burned out, grieving, or struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. They come seeking relief, clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Through a compassionate, collaborative, and practical approach, I help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, develop healthier patterns, and create lives that feel more fulfilling, balanced, and aligned with their values.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, professionals, first responders, healthcare workers, educators, and business owners who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, burned out, grieving, or struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. They come seeking relief, clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Through a compassionate, collaborative, and practical approach, I help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, develop healthier patterns, and create lives that feel more fulfilling, balanced, and aligned with their values.
The idea of finding a therapist can be daunting, especially for those who are already feeling overwhelmed. I take a low pressure approach that allows for safety while we build trust. I have a passion for working with youth; most of my clients are aged 5-35 struggling with history of trauma, frequent anxiety, and difficulties with regulating emotions and/or behaviors. That being said, I’ve recently done some wonderful work with older adults as well. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have had difficulty enjoying therapy previously, as I believe sessions should typically feel empowering rather than upsetting.
The idea of finding a therapist can be daunting, especially for those who are already feeling overwhelmed. I take a low pressure approach that allows for safety while we build trust. I have a passion for working with youth; most of my clients are aged 5-35 struggling with history of trauma, frequent anxiety, and difficulties with regulating emotions and/or behaviors. That being said, I’ve recently done some wonderful work with older adults as well. I am especially passionate about helping individuals who have had difficulty enjoying therapy previously, as I believe sessions should typically feel empowering rather than upsetting.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.