Therapists for Teens in Woodland Park, CO

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.

Problems with work, marriage, or any relationships. Specializes in trauma, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. Certified for EMDR we brings 40 years of care and compassion for individual and business clients' concerns to the practice. Assists clients to better understand their problems and provides a trusting environment to develop solutions. A Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. Chris possesses a Masters of Arts in Psychology and Professional Counseling, and an MBA in Management and Entrepreneurship, He helps individuals, couples, and business owners and their employees solve all problem.

For over 25 years wives have told me that their husbands won't attend counseling. If "it's a waste of time" they won't come back. More often than not they don't believe that "talking" will change anything. My sessions are about identifying real issues and personalized tools. It is absolutely rewarding to see people create a relationship they never imagined! If you want your spouse to attend with you, ask them to attend ONE time. You will be surprised when they agree to return! And it's more convenient than ever attending my VIRTUAL sessions. My experience and ability to get to the core issues quickly is key to successful resolution.

With over twenty five years experience in El Paso and Teller counties working with individuals, families and groups, I believe that difficulties often bring us to a place of change. Change comes with an assortment of feelings: relief, fear, sometimes both. My personal background is rich in diversity and experience. With unconditional acceptance and compassion for my clients, I am known for my work with a variety of people. We identify the problem and then focus on solutions together. I am a licensed family therapist with level III certification in addictions counseling and experience working with individuals and groups as well.

When people experience trauma, severe life stressors, or even experience change of any kind, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My passion and greatest gift is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. I help my clients, children, adults, and families, including the very young (ages 2-5), find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as restored, complete, whole, and safe.

Sometimes, we find ourselves buried under challenging life circumstances. When this happens, we are left with three options: remain stuck and undecided, fight through, wounded and bitter, or emerge stronger, wiser and more resilient. I love coming alongside clients who feel they are without hope, and helping them find their inner strengths to emerge resilient. I have experience working with trauma, grief, PTSD, pain management, postpartum depression, chronic medical conditions, OCD, substance use, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bi-polar, and marriage and family issues.

Do you feel disconnected from your loved ones? Do you wonder if you are parenting "the right way"? Does every conversation seem to devolve into conflict? If so, you aren't alone. Families and couples everywhere struggle with these same issues. As a specialist in relationship counseling, my focus in family and couples therapy is to help you discover the emotional gaps between you and your loved ones and build lasting bridges of understanding and empathy for each other. Through this process, you will learn how to repair emotional wounds and find happiness in your relationships.

Ashley (she/they) has extensive experience processing trauma, family dynamics, grief, divorce, gender identity, gender expression, sexuality, domestic abuse, spiritual abuse and mental illness. The work that she does in the therapeutic space is well suited for clients of all ages looking for an affirming, non-judgmental space to process their experiences and make changes towards their best vision of themselves. Ashley comes from professional experience as a School Counselor working with children and adolescents. She has worked to develop an intersectional lens, making sure to hold space for folks with varying identities.

I have openings for Clinical Supervision! For those here looking for a responsive and versatile clinical supervisor or consultant to help you reach your professional development and licensure goals, I want to hear from you! I also offer convenient online therapy support for teens, young adults, and individual adults. Please note that I do not provide the following services (but will gladly help you find someone): marriage or couples counseling, forensic counseling (for legal and family court cases), evaluations for disability or SPED accommodations, emergency mental health - please call 9-8-8 or go to ER.

All of us face challenging events in our lives, and at times need assistance in finding new insights, new perspectives, and new tools to live a satisfying life. When the stories of our lives no longer meet our needs - it is time for each of us to write a new story leveraging the assistance of a trusted counselor.

Relationships are the foundation of our lives. Through the quality of our connections with those we care about, we can feel as though we are thriving or they can leave us feeling isolated and alone. Working to strengthen or rebuild connections with others and with ourselves is extremely important to creating a sense of support and acceptance. If our foundation feels secure and safe, we can then allow ourselves to thrive in other areas of our lives. I have special training in relational therapy and how to strengthen these "systems" and the influence they have on our lives.

Accepting Medicaid (all CO Medicaid Programs), BCBS Cigna, and Aetna! You're feeling stuck. Never good enough. Stressed. You've experienced events that have impacted your self-worth, confidence, and ability to trust yourself or others. You re-play events from the past in your mind or feel anxious about the future. You're feeling "sick and tired of being sick and tired" and life feels unmanageable. You're ready to take your power back. I commonly work with clients whose lives have been touched by alcohol and substance use, trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and grief.

My journey to becoming a therapist was anything but linear & evolved out of my personal commitment to holistic healing. Basically, I’ve spent my time on the couch as well & recognized in a profound way this “psychobabble” really does work! I believe healing happens when we are able to step out of our comfort zones & hold curiosity about ourselves from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective within a safe supportive relationship(ok, humor is essential too). Client’s often say they feel “seen” by me at a depth others do not & I help put the puzzle pieces of experience together to “make sense" of their histories.