Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Hello! Life presents challenges at every age and every stage of human development. Most of the time, people are able to manage these challenges by themselves or with the help of family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors. There are occasions, however, when the usual resources are not enough. That is when a mental health professional can be of great use to an individual, couple or family by identifying existing strengths, skills and resources and helping to develop new ones.

Your strengths matter! We all need to be reminded of our value and the strength we attain from life's challenges. Getting help doesn't mean that you've failed; it simply means that you are not alone. We utilize tools to help you with: BALANCE, HEALING, INTEGRATION, & WHOLENESS. Let us help you make the positive changes you want in your life. Start your creative journey today by taking time for yourself by discovering a new path to a great life! You are not your past or negative labels. You will smile again.

Are you going through a major life shift or transition? This could be anything to include a new medical diagnosis, chronic health condition, smoking cessation, weight loss surgery, and/or LGBTQ issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, or fear of the unknown, I teach people how to assert and advocate for themselves. As you confront the issues that are holding you back I will support you and teach you important skills to enable you to take back your life. I believe in providing the tools you will need to become your own advocate.

Struggling with depression and anxiety? Have a child or parent that you are the caregiver to? Are you supporting a loved one with a developmental or intellectual disability? Are you a military family or soldier? Are you dealing with medical complexities or trauma? Grieving the loss of a loved one? I can help!

You are not alone! Do you experience times when you are controlled by intense emotions or are paralyzed by anxiety/fear, and at other times you feel detached and numb. Is it difficult to get up in the morning to face another day of loneliness, regrets and even suicidal ideation. Perhaps your relationship suffers from conflict and lack of intimacy or you are going through a breakup. I have experienced life and its challenges. However these challenges can be overcome! Each person has a unique sense of belonging and attachment that can be nurtured to achieve his/her best self.

Accepting new clients! I am committed to helping adults overcome depression, anxiety, and ADHD, while guiding them through the process of coping with stressors that present during difficult life transitions. The rapid and numerous changes of life can often feel overwhelming. Whether it's interpersonal relationship difficulties, emotion regulation problems, or career challenges, I can help you build the necessary skills to make it through turbulent times.

Life is a journey, with many ups and downs. When taking the first step to finding out understanding or making a change, it can be difficult and scary. I practice through a holistic approach, as healing is done through whole self. I use several modalities; cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. Whether therapy is needed for children or adults, each session will be based on the needs of the client by creating a safe environment for growth and identification of what brings you to counseling.

I am a PsyPact clinician and have immediate telehealth openings for clients who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

Wondering how to overcome and modify your current situation? Struggling to find hope and direction? I work with each individual to determine your own goals and define a purpose to help you outline ways to better manage your current situation. I use an eclectic approach to meet you where you are, set goals and determine manageable and reasonable ways to set boundaries, accept yourself and grow in the way that you desire to become healthier and more at peace. I have experience working with anxiety, life transitions, addictions, trauma, boundary setting, eating disorders, self acceptance and self-care.

Hope.Relief.Freedom. Life has gotten progressively more difficult over the last few years. People of all ages are struggling with fatigue, discouragement, despair, and even hopelessness. All of these things result in poor performance in regulating emotions and navigating relationships, controlling behavior (especially for kids and teenagers), focusing your attention and concentration, jobs and careers, sports, academics, and daily life. Despite what you've heard, and maybe come to believe, you and your kids can put all those life "performance difficulties" behind you and thrive in a way you perhaps have never imagined.

'We do what we want' is a primary premise in the approach Karen takes to counseling, and a clear reflection and understanding of what that means to each client, is where she will begin. Karen's counseling style is based in Reality Therapy; our choices are powerful. She will help her clients to take stock of where he or she is, where they truly desire to be, and help search her client's soul to determine what he or she is willing to do to achieve success as they define it.

EMBRACE YOUR LIFE. You deserve a life filled with meaning and purpose. I am here to assist you in harnessing the strength that lives within you and give you the courage to be in charge of your healing. Therapy can be a gateway to healing and living a joyous, fulfilling life. I would be privileged to be part of your healing journey so you can embrace all the beauty life has to offer.

I understand through personal loss and struggles, the realness of living in a broken world. However, I have also experienced the internal transformation of hope, courage, and wholeness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who is trained in EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Play/Art/Music Therapy. I believe in meeting others where they are and walking beside them, especially when challenges, struggles, or lack of hope hinder our ability to live life to the fullest. I make every effort to create a genuine, safe, non-judgmental, relationship with others. Regardless of their spiritual or religious beliefs.

Are you experiencing grief from a loss in your life? Do you sometimes wonder where to turn? I am committed to creating an environment that is safe and supportive allowing you to achieve your goals. Doing this type of work is important to me, because I believe, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said; "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." We all have hurdles, my client's tell their story, then discover their truth, allowing clarity behind what really happened and how to move successfully through life and grief.

My desire is to provide a place that is set aside and safe as people journey into the deep places of their hearts and to companion with them into these sacred spaces. I consider it an honor and privilege to get to bear witness as people step into their stories and discover their belovedness.

I have learned the importance of blending evidence-based care with a unique individualized approach tailored to the needs and desires of the individual; therefore, I practice a multi-modal approach that mixes neuroscience and psychology. I have served underprivileged communities, worked with survivors and perpetrators of sexual and gender violence and have specialized training working with addictions, and promoting mind-body wellness.

Birgitta Kieckhaben uses an integrative approach of various modalities, focusing on the individual client’s needs. Modalities include Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), Somatic Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Birgitta has a nursing background and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy experience for twenty-plus years with neurological, mental, and geriatric disorders. She has a keen interest in Native American studies, Genocide, intergenerational trauma and healing, and addiction. Her approach is trauma and social justice informed.

Samantha Day (Sam) is a Licensed Social Worker and an LCSW Candidate. She has experience providing mental health treatment to children, teenagers, and adults who navigate complex often fractured systems, including foster care and the juvenile justice system. She also offers services to those with varying intellectual or developmental abilities. Sam’s passion lies in empowering individuals to navigate their adversities autonomously, fostering unconditional self-acceptance. Sam specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

If you are struggling (relationally, socially, emotionally, or vocationally) and need to know that you are OK, you are not alone. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, ADHD, or relationship issues that keep you from the life you want to live. You may be seeking understanding, validation, and permission to care for yourself. Thinking traps like "I shouldn't feel this way" are common and treatable. Sometimes it takes an outsider to help us recognize thinking patterns that block freedom. My goal is to empower people to make changes needed for a balanced, healthy life.