CHAMPVA Therapists in Colorado

"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" (Buddhist saying). Although it takes time and effort to transform suffering into tolerable pain, in the process, there are opportunities for us to grow, strengthen and gain greater clarity as to who we are and how we'd like to move through our lives. In my work with patients, I am present with them through their dark times, help them rely on the strengths they already possess, point toward opportunities that they may not be seeing, and develop their innate gifts which might otherwise remain dormant.

Hello! We are a behavioral health agency located in Canon City, Colorado. We serve the entire state of Colorado. We offer in person and telehealth sessions.

Life can be unpredictable and often messy. When we least expect it we are faced with unexpected events that leave us confused, hurt and frequently bewildered. My passion is to restore individual, families and marriages. I am highly trained in the area of individual therapy, couples therapy divorce, premarital counseling and grief therapy. We will work together to help you break free from negative thought patterns that lead to destructive behaviors. Together we can identify what hinders you and how to remove the roadblocks to begin living a life with meaning.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, past abuse, trauma, PTSD, spirituality, marriage or family stresses? I provide individual, couple's, and family therapy, in person or via a HIPPA compliant Telehealth platform utilizing a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy framework, with cognitive-behavioral, and other therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs. Learning proven communication techniques, calming techniques, and a variety of strategies to effectively increase your coping skills is pivotal in creating positive life changes!

Is it possible that this is your circus and these are your monkeys? We all have times when we feel overwhelmed, isolated, discouraged, frustrated by a difficult relationship-when we struggle to create the life we want. It can help to have someone walk alongside you as you build on your strengths to recover what life or trauma has buried. I love to see people shed the weight of unrealistic expectations and develop practices that protect their time and emotional energy.

Are you currently struggling with disordered eating or negative body image and looking to find relief? Through a collaborative treatment approach that offers a combination of somatic and cognitive tools, we will work to individualize our approach to target YOUR goals of therapy.

I have an MA in Community Counseling from Adams State College, CO and 20+ years of experience in treating individuals, couples, and families. I work with adults, adolescents, children (starting age 6) and their families and/or caregivers. I can help you with depression, anxiety, acute/chronic trauma, mood disorders, relational problems like couples and/or family conflict, adjustment issues etc. I will meet you where you are at and assist you in reaching the goals that you find important to achieve. I believe every person has strengths and aim to help you uncover yours to enhance your well-being.

My goal is to create a slightly softer space for people during times of challenge and growth, to partner with people as they dig deep and strive for wellness is truly an honor. I believe that genuine connection and relationship is itself healing, and if you are brave enough to confront the barriers you face to living your best life, then I will gladly join you in support of your wellness.

I am accepting daytime clients between 10 am to 6 pm. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or a difficult relationship? I offer individual and family counseling in Lakewood Colorado with over 23 years of experience. I provide faith-based counseling with a warm and accepting approach in which you can express your concerns in a safe, confidential atmosphere. As an insightful, experienced and compassionate therapist I am passionate about helping individuals and families. If you've had loss, trauma, or conflict in relationships I provide EMDR and if you just need help in breaking down barriers in communication, give me a call.

I am a person-centered therapist who focuses on helping my clients build their confidence in themselves and learning the skills needed to overcome their obstacles. I hope to instill growing confidence and assertiveness in my clients and work to meet them where they are at without judgment. I want to help my clients achieve goals that are important to them and work through a collaborative method of improving self-actualization.

Our ideal clients are seeking services to elevate their current therapy experience or are looking for a new treatment to assist with depression, anxiety, or trauma. If you're a first-responder, military veteran, survivor of abuse or assault, we're here for you. Our ketamine-assisted psychotherapy elevates and expands traditional talk therapy to heal and provide further assistance to your healing journey. Whether you're here for a few sessions, or just want to try it out, we're here to help you through every step of the process to explore your mind's full potential.

I utilize a person-centered/strength based perspective in how to approach and assist clients with a variety of mental health disorders. I am certified in Cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist clients in identifying maladaptive thoughts that impact emotions and behaviors with integration of psychoeducation, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, humanistic, and emotionally focused therapeutic techniques to assist clients in identifying and meeting their personal goals. I have experience working in inpatient/psychiatric and traditional outpatient settings working with adults.

If you're thinking about starting or re-engaging in therapy, I hope you will find the courage to reach out. I've been a client myself and I know it can be hard to make that initial call. I promise to take the time to get to know you and your unique situation. From there, we will work together to find a therapy approach that is a good fit for you and your needs. My office is a judgement-free space where you can explore whatever is keeping you from living the life you want.

My goal is to support you with compassion, objective listening, supportive guidance, healing strategies, and hope. Many of us move through life carrying significant emotional burdens that hold us back from living a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck, hurt, overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, scared, devastated, confused, anxious, depressed, lonely, lost, etc. Sometimes we’re unaware of what we’re carrying and why, or the extent or ramifications of the weight. My role is to walk alongside you to bring those items into the light, and provide a safe space to examine and process them together.

I enjoy working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I enjoy helping them find solutions to whatever challenges life is presenting them with. For some people, this may mean that they need only a few sessions, or what I call a"minor tune-up", before they are back on course with their lives. For others, this may mean more in-depth therapy to help find solutions to problems that have persisted over many years. And yet for others, they may not have any problems at all to solve per se.

Through effective and diligent practice and active participation, a tangible difference can be made in your lives, maybe a small one, but a real one. Many of the effective strategies developed over the last twenty to thirty years have commonalities that can be flexibly applied to an individual's specific situation. We start by getting a better understanding of what is going on for the individual and begin to focus on a specific fear, worry, sadness, problem, or other issue and then develop a specific plan together.

We exist along a scale of relationships that define and guide us through life. Whether taking about the relationship one has with one's self, family members, friends, colleagues, ancestors, society and culture, and the natural world, we take definitions, meaning, and feedback from these relationships to create a sense of self and others. I believe that everyone deserves the autonomy and opportunity to examine the unique make up of their relational canvas.

It can take a lot of courage to reach out to a counselor so I want to thank you for investing in your life. I welcome and work with adults from all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities who are feeling alone, overwhelmed, misunderstood, deep sadness, unsupported or looking for meaning and purpose in life and want to feel peace, in control, heard, seen, find meaning, support and know that you are not alone and feel lighter.

I do not judge people that is not my role. I am open to all individuals who want to make a change in their lives and I feel fortunate to be a part of that journey with the person. I believe this is a partnership between myself and my client to explore what the issues may be, come up with treatment goals and then work on these changing them if needed as we progress.