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Josie Dove
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Waitlist for new clients
Using an integrative and holistic approach to psychotherapy, I work with individuals and couples to overcome a variety of life difficulties, including trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, overwhelming emotions, life transitions, and parenting issues. My goal is to help you identify and change patterns of thought, emotion, communication and behavior getting in the way of your goals and relationships, and to help you create a satisfying life. I specialize in a number of evidence-based and somatic (body-mind) psychotherapeutic techniques including:
Using an integrative and holistic approach to psychotherapy, I work with individuals and couples to overcome a variety of life difficulties, including trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, overwhelming emotions, life transitions, and parenting issues. My goal is to help you identify and change patterns of thought, emotion, communication and behavior getting in the way of your goals and relationships, and to help you create a satisfying life. I specialize in a number of evidence-based and somatic (body-mind) psychotherapeutic techniques including:
(970) 507-4570 View (970) 507-4570
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Kent A. Tompkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
As a seasoned board licensed psychotherapist, I have maintained a private practice primarily in Colorado for twenty-five years. My work allows for your vulnerability, utilizing solution-focused therapies; cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, somatic, wilderness/art therapies. I work with adolescents and adults, individually, as couples, families, in groups and in workshops. I also specialize in the felt sense, emotional attachment, spirituality, wellness top to bottom, neurosciences, addictions, forensics. Please visit my site for more information.
As a seasoned board licensed psychotherapist, I have maintained a private practice primarily in Colorado for twenty-five years. My work allows for your vulnerability, utilizing solution-focused therapies; cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, somatic, wilderness/art therapies. I work with adolescents and adults, individually, as couples, families, in groups and in workshops. I also specialize in the felt sense, emotional attachment, spirituality, wellness top to bottom, neurosciences, addictions, forensics. Please visit my site for more information.
(970) 986-4141 View (970) 986-4141
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Lee Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
My specialties include: eating disorders, physical performance issues, addiction/recovery issues, adolescent acting out, divorce recovery, step-family dynamics, chronic pain, sex addiction and couples counseling.
I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.
My specialties include: eating disorders, physical performance issues, addiction/recovery issues, adolescent acting out, divorce recovery, step-family dynamics, chronic pain, sex addiction and couples counseling.
I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.
(970) 825-0558 View (970) 825-0558
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Susan Wooldridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
My specialties include working with: Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Challenges, Women's Issues, Co-Dependency and Parenting Teens.
Now Accepting New Clients - "My approach is sensitive and honest". I feel privileged to be a therapist and I appreciate the difficulty most of us have asking for help even when we need it the most. I believe that we often feel "stuck" in our lives because we lack balance, clarity and serenity; all of which are hard to find in today's world. We have what we need inside of us to transcend our experiences, however, a good therapist can assist us in getting where we want to be more quickly and safely. I believe trauma big and small is a part of our lives from the day we are born. Learning to care for self is essential.
My specialties include working with: Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Challenges, Women's Issues, Co-Dependency and Parenting Teens.
Now Accepting New Clients - "My approach is sensitive and honest". I feel privileged to be a therapist and I appreciate the difficulty most of us have asking for help even when we need it the most. I believe that we often feel "stuck" in our lives because we lack balance, clarity and serenity; all of which are hard to find in today's world. We have what we need inside of us to transcend our experiences, however, a good therapist can assist us in getting where we want to be more quickly and safely. I believe trauma big and small is a part of our lives from the day we are born. Learning to care for self is essential.
(970) 387-2873 View (970) 387-2873
Photo of Ann-Marie Bowman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 80521, CO
Ann-Marie Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDRII, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521  (Online Only)
In a respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we work to clarify and expand your life story, explore hidden and unrealized parts of yourself to reduce shame and guilt, and untangle confusing expectations of yourself and others.
My work is dedicated to helping people develop healthy and satisfying lives and relationships. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin psychotherapy, I have found that those who have sought my help have achieved valuable results. I offer confidential psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I have an expertise of working with clients dealing with issues of depression, anxiety and trauma, along with learning to cope with relationship issues and managing through difficult life transitions. I am committed to helping you receive the services best suited for you.
In a respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we work to clarify and expand your life story, explore hidden and unrealized parts of yourself to reduce shame and guilt, and untangle confusing expectations of yourself and others.
My work is dedicated to helping people develop healthy and satisfying lives and relationships. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin psychotherapy, I have found that those who have sought my help have achieved valuable results. I offer confidential psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I have an expertise of working with clients dealing with issues of depression, anxiety and trauma, along with learning to cope with relationship issues and managing through difficult life transitions. I am committed to helping you receive the services best suited for you.
(503) 758-7478 View (503) 758-7478
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Noel H Peercy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CACIII, CHT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Welcome to Mind-Over-Matters, LLC counseling, I'm Noel. If you feel like you need change, feel 'off', and are interested in really having someone listen and connect with you, you've reached the right therapist. Let me help you share your story, explore the details, and help you reframe your experiences in ways that will help you achieve your goals, including: autoimmune symptom management, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, and overcoming addiction. My approach is warm and kind, with just the right amount of humor to help you feel at home. Get movement, growth, and healing in ways that you can experience right away.
Welcome to Mind-Over-Matters, LLC counseling, I'm Noel. If you feel like you need change, feel 'off', and are interested in really having someone listen and connect with you, you've reached the right therapist. Let me help you share your story, explore the details, and help you reframe your experiences in ways that will help you achieve your goals, including: autoimmune symptom management, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, and overcoming addiction. My approach is warm and kind, with just the right amount of humor to help you feel at home. Get movement, growth, and healing in ways that you can experience right away.
(970) 517-3218 View (970) 517-3218
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Center for Family & Couple Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Since 1991 our therapists have provided therapy to a diverse population of clients. We use evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues. Our fees are on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$85. Our therapy is brief, strengths-based, and solution-focused. When you call, we will conduct a brief phone intake and schedule your first appointment. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available for your convenience. We welcome all clients regardless of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, ability, family form, relational status, religion or presenting problem.
Since 1991 our therapists have provided therapy to a diverse population of clients. We use evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues. Our fees are on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$85. Our therapy is brief, strengths-based, and solution-focused. When you call, we will conduct a brief phone intake and schedule your first appointment. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available for your convenience. We welcome all clients regardless of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, ability, family form, relational status, religion or presenting problem.
(970) 986-4013 View (970) 986-4013
Photo of Elena Estanol, Psychologist in 80521, CO
Elena Estanol
Psychologist, PhD, MFA, MS
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
It's confusing and overwhelming to be living in our world today. You are gifted, highly sensitive, and often feel overwhelmed by what you experience and perceive in the world. You are intuitive, creative, expressive, full of spunk, and zest. Yet you get frustrated by old patterns, lack of follow-through and being inconsistent. This impacts your performance, relationships and most important your life mission. Embark in a deep, spiritual transformation, met with compassion, support, authenticity and kindness! I'll push you to become your best self, and let go of what is not working in your life in a fun and collaborative process.
It's confusing and overwhelming to be living in our world today. You are gifted, highly sensitive, and often feel overwhelmed by what you experience and perceive in the world. You are intuitive, creative, expressive, full of spunk, and zest. Yet you get frustrated by old patterns, lack of follow-through and being inconsistent. This impacts your performance, relationships and most important your life mission. Embark in a deep, spiritual transformation, met with compassion, support, authenticity and kindness! I'll push you to become your best self, and let go of what is not working in your life in a fun and collaborative process.
(970) 822-0595 View (970) 822-0595
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Trevor C. Pederson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyaD, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
There are generally two types of therapy. In the first type, the therapist tries to help distract you from your irrational feelings, desires, or thoughts. In the second type, the therapist recognizes that you didn't always have these issues and that they arose at specific times in your past. The aim is to trace your present problems back to their past roots and pull out the weed. Intuitive people often have a sense for how they haven't been the same since a bad break up, an accident, a social humiliation, the death of a loved one, or since they made a bad decision.
There are generally two types of therapy. In the first type, the therapist tries to help distract you from your irrational feelings, desires, or thoughts. In the second type, the therapist recognizes that you didn't always have these issues and that they arose at specific times in your past. The aim is to trace your present problems back to their past roots and pull out the weed. Intuitive people often have a sense for how they haven't been the same since a bad break up, an accident, a social humiliation, the death of a loved one, or since they made a bad decision.
(307) 288-5275 View (307) 288-5275
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.