Therapists in Colorado

My role as a therapist is not independent, but a partnership. I am a collaborator and facilitate exploration as a means of helping to determine what best serves you and helping you to empower yourself to make desired changes. I understand that it can be awkward or stressful to make the call or take the step to talk to someone. I will do my best to help you feel safe and comfortable with me. Confidentiality is sacred. If you should find that I am not the therapist for you I will help you find someone who would be a better fit for your needs.

From navigating relationships, careers, identity, politics, culture: adulting is no small task for a person of any age..... let alone navigating overwhelming emotions, eating, sleeping and trauma on top of the energy it takes to get by on a daily basis. Some part of your life maybe feels elusive and takes a lot of extra energy...like being able to stay in relationships, be at peace in your body or satisfied with how you present yourself to the world. Therapy can be a helpful place to sort through all the messages that are unhelpful and get clear on what your real needs are.

Would you like to gain personal power, meet your potential, live and enjoy your life? I am here to assist you to empower yourself in your everyday life and make needed changes; whether it's in a relationship,career/job, marriage, or family. I will provide you with a positive, safe, non-judgmental environment where we will work together to achieve realistic goals that are uniquely important to you.

Are you struggling with your relationships and sexuality? Looking for a specialist that can make talking about sex easier? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Issues can include communication, fear of sex, relationship conflicts, constant fighting, desire differences, sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, polyamorous/open or kink relationships, "sex or porn addiction" or problematic sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma or sexless marriages.

Hi, I'm Gina Gardner-Wood, LCSW. I am the practice owner of Hope and Healing Therapy. Many of us experience feelings of anxiety, depression and hopelessness, as well as triggers surrounding a traumatic event or history of trauma. You don't have to suffer alone! As a trained trauma therapist, I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an extensively researched, extremely effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing events.

I believe the therapeutic process can be enlightening, challenging, at times uncomfortable, but ultimately transformative and healing. My hope for the relationship we co-create in this process as therapist and client is that you feel affirmed, cared for, safe, and valued. Through a holistic perspective that integrates the mind, body, and spirit, I aim to empower my clients to identify and realign with their values in order to achieve their goals and express their most authentic selves.

I help adults and children facing anxiety, depression, grief, and the effects of abuse and trauma to find hope, manage emotions, and quiet thoughts. I'm trained in handling difficult issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, and adverse childhood experiences and can teach the skills to find meaning, a sense of belonging, and happiness. If are looking to change old habits and behavior, or to build new healthy ones, I can help by finding solutions that fit your lifestyle and personality.

Are you struggling with your relationships, depression, anxiety, and past trauma? Perhaps you have experienced sexual abuse in your past and you are having trouble with current relationships. Are you a juvenile who has committed a sexual offense? Counseling can help. I use EMDR, it is a type of therapy that can be done to address those memories and clear a path to a happier, healthier you. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a therapy that can help people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. Here is a link to a video to introduce you to EMDR: https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY

My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral. Strong evidence supports the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for helping individuals with a wide range of problems, including Depression, Anxiety and ADHD. I also incorporate the use of other therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment, Relational, Interpersonal and Psychodynamic Therapy. My initial goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment. I work with clients to reach an agreement on the goals. As therapy proceeds, we will evaluate progress toward those goals and work together to make therapy as effective for you as possible.

I offer clients a safe, supportive place to express their needs and listen with empathy and non-judgmental acceptance. I work collaboratively with clients on their journey toward self-discovery, positive change, and healing. I welcome individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have considerable experience in working with trauma, domestic violence, childhood abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, co-parenting, reunification, suicide ideation, and low self-esteem.

Currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Fort Collins. My goal: to provide a safe relationship where you can face your difficulties in order to restore your connection to yourself and others. I am present with you in the messiness of life, while also providing you with new tools when possible. I work with individuals around pregnancy/postpartum, trauma (dangerous childhoods, sexual assault, etc), grief/loss, infertility, relationship patterns, emotions, identity, and deconstructing faith beliefs. I also help couples who have a respectful, loving relationship but are going through a difficult circumstance/transition.

How do we find inner peace when our outer presentation is wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? Your internal struggles are real, and you are not alone. Wholeness begins with healing. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are so deep it feels as though they may never heal. Asking for help takes strength. If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual assault or abuse, and/or sex and relationship issues, let’s chat. Please reach out via email if possible

You're probably looking for a therapist--right? You could be feeling confused, anxious, or overwhelmed; even scared, angry or depressed. Possibly you have relationship or addiction issues. Maybe you have been deployed by the military, experienced a significant loss, or have chronic pain. These concerns can be caused or aggravated by trauma. Perhaps, you have been traumatized by violence, an accident, sexual assault, or witnessed a death. I have 20+ years experience counseling people with these issues as well as expertise in trauma resolution. If you have any of these concerns, call me. We will probably make a good fit.

I love helping people to overcome loss, remove barriers, learn more about themselves, and live fuller lives. You might be going through a painful loss or a major transition. You may have recently experienced a terrible trauma, or you have decided to finally address long-standing painful childhood experiences. You may be trying to decide if you can fix your relationship, or if it's time to leave. There are any number of reasons why people seek the help of a mental health professional. But it is often one of the most important journeys a person can undertake.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I have been working with adults, teens, and children for over 20 years. I truly believe that all individuals have the ability to discover their own inner strengths and resiliency in the context of a trusting, collaborative therapeutic relationship. In my practice, I work in partnership with each client to increase emotional well-being, resiliency, self-confidence, and healthy relationships. My treatment approach is grounded in the establishment of trust and connection with my clients, and I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in order to meet the needs of each person.

I have over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have specialized training in multiple areas to provide a broad spectrum of treatment. I have expertise working with trauma and PTSD issues. I specialize in working with military personnel. The spectrum of trauma work includes emotional and physical abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and combat-related trauma. I work with many clients to improve self-esteem, anger, depression, anxiety, relationships and adjusting to a multitude of life changes. I am a client-centered clinician who works with you to identify, harness and strengthen your unique attributes to overcome the challenges you face.

I consider it a privilege to work with and walk beside each of my clients. I utilize Cognitive Behavior and Solution Focused Therapy to provide quality care in the shortest time frame possible. I use psychological and personality assessments and practical tools to help individuals and couples live a more fulfilled, intentional, and aware life. I believe the way to live your best fulfilled life is to understand your "why" and increase your self-awareness. My experience as a therapist for over 25 years and being an RN allows me to consider each of my client's emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

I encourage new clients to utilize a free 15-20 minute consultation with me to assure that we are a good match to embark on a therapeutic relationship together. Taking the first steps towards help is difficult and takes a great deal of courage. I work with great care and compassion through multiple modalities to provide my clients the most effective therapy for what is overwhelming them. Feeling more peace and understanding, with a clear pathway to a healthier relationship with yourself and others are the results I provide. Services offered are strength-based, evidenced-based, social justice oriented, and support mind-body-spirit.

I believe that the number one curative factor in psychotherapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I typically treat people with long-standing difficulties. They have usually made numerous attempts to resolve internal distress and conflict in relationships or work with varying degrees of success. I offer intensive therapy that aims to provide you with tools to understand your patterns of behavior, decrease emotional distress, manage conflict, and adopt realistic expectations. My role is to be mindful of your tolerance for distress so as to keep therapy moving forward.