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Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II

Cris Menz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
408 North Main Street, Suite F, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Let's Connect (719) 652-8615
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Cris has a passion to aid her clients in their personal mental wellness journey. Her diverse background assists her as she brings empathy, compassion, and life experience to her practice, meeting the client exactly where they are at. She utilizes integrative, holistic, and somatic techniques with gentle humor to move her clients towards healing themselves. She is available in person in Rocky Ford, located in the Lower Arkansas Valley, and throughout the state of Colorado either virtually or via Telehealth.
With a concentration in mental health and trauma, Cris utilizes integrative therapy having trained in EMDR, IFS, DBT, Narcissistic and Psychopathy Survivorship, natural medicine prep & Integration, Reiki and AcuDetox. Cris specializes in clients with complex trauma, narcissistic & psychopathy survivorship, teens aged 12-20, and LGBTQ+ population.
Whatever your needs, lets work together to find a solution to ensure you are working toward living your best life.
Call or Cris Menz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (719) 652-8615

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

408 North Main Street

Suite F

Rocky Ford, CO 81067 map

(719) 652-8615
Please check out my website, www.avcacounseling.com for more information and services.
I specialize in Complex Trauma Work and Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Support 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (719) 652-8615
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

408 North Main Street

Suite F

Rocky Ford, CO 81067 map

(719) 652-8615
Please check out my website, www.avcacounseling.com for more information and services.
I specialize in Complex Trauma Work and Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Support 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Colorado Access
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Health First Colorado
  • Humana
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid- all CO Raes
  • Medicare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Most insurances are excepted to include Medicare and Medicaid. All major credit cards accepted. Cash accepted. Sliding scale available. Please reach out with questions or concerns so that we can assist with your therapeutic needs.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 652-8615
"
Most insurances are excepted to include Medicare and Medicaid. All major credit cards accepted. Cash accepted. Sliding scale available. Please reach out with questions or concerns so that we can assist with your therapeutic needs.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 652-8615

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / CSW.09928454 Cris Menz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of Denver, MSW, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: State of NM - SWB SWB-2025-1225 / 2025
  • License: CO - NMIT NMIT.0000132 / 2025
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Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (719) 652-8615
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (719) 652-8615

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Complex Trauma Work
  • Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Support

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Cris enjoys working with youth aged 12-20, LGBTQ2IA community members and allies, and those who have complex trauma. Cris utilizes integrative therapy, offers Acudetox, Reiki and psychedelic prep and integration to meet therapeutic needs. Cris would love to assist you reach your goals and help you become the best version of yourself.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 652-8615
"
Cris enjoys working with youth aged 12-20, LGBTQ2IA community members and allies, and those who have complex trauma. Cris utilizes integrative therapy, offers Acudetox, Reiki and psychedelic prep and integration to meet therapeutic needs. Cris would love to assist you reach your goals and help you become the best version of yourself.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 652-8615

3 Endorsements

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Licensed Professional CounselorLPCCASMEd
Goes above and beyond! Incredibly ethical trauma therapist.
Kim Kanna
Kim Kanna
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWADS
Cris is a dedicated and passionate social worker, who goes the extra mile, and puts the needs of her clients first. She is open minded, direct, and caring and specializes in many different modalities to help her clients reach their therapy goals.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Acudetox
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychedelic Preparation & Integration
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Cris utilizes western, eastern and holistic integrative approaches to ensure client needs are met. Cris is trained in DBT, AcuDetox, Reiki, Internal Family Systems, Complex Trauma, Narcissistic & Psychopathy Survivorship, and preparation and integration of natural medicines. Each client's treatment is personalized to meet their desired goals and outcomes.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 652-8615
"
Cris utilizes western, eastern and holistic integrative approaches to ensure client needs are met. Cris is trained in DBT, AcuDetox, Reiki, Internal Family Systems, Complex Trauma, Narcissistic & Psychopathy Survivorship, and preparation and integration of natural medicines. Each client's treatment is personalized to meet their desired goals and outcomes.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 652-8615

Groups

Location

Primary Location

408 North Main Street

Suite F

Rocky Ford, CO 81067

(719) 652-8615
"
Please check out my website, www.avcacounseling.com for more information and services.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 652-8615
"
Please check out my website, www.avcacounseling.com for more information and services.
Photo of Cris Menz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Cris Menz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NMIT, ADS, CCTP II
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 652-8615