Photo of Kamara Therapy Inc., Marriage & Family Therapist in 80907, CO
Kamara Therapy Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
I provide Sex Therapy and Coaching. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and AASECT supervisor. I have had the honor of being a therapist for 26+ years. I work with adults to help solve personal, sexual, and relationship issues. I provide both brief counseling and ongoing psychotherapy as well as coaching. I run sexuality and spirituality workshops locally and nationally. We will discuss and evaluate your most personal dilemmas and you will receive my compassionate expertise. I do not accept any insurance.
(719) 428-3522 View (719) 428-3522
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Dr. Jess Pearson-Allen
Psychologist, PhD, LP, BCBA, LBA-TX
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to travel alone. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and post-doctoral neuropsychology fellow supervised by Dr. J. Blair Cano (Cano Consulting) and Dr. Emily Inman (The Center for Cognitive Health). I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse. I provide neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy services to people across the lifespan including EMDR, neurofeedback, child-centered play therapy, child-parent relationship training, activity therapy for adolescents, and attachment-based psychotherapy for adults.
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to travel alone. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and post-doctoral neuropsychology fellow supervised by Dr. J. Blair Cano (Cano Consulting) and Dr. Emily Inman (The Center for Cognitive Health). I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse. I provide neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy services to people across the lifespan including EMDR, neurofeedback, child-centered play therapy, child-parent relationship training, activity therapy for adolescents, and attachment-based psychotherapy for adults.
(719) 745-5103 View (719) 745-5103
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Valerie Bringas Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Working with women is my forte! Women have a core value of relationships and this is how we filter our decisions. Moving, parenting, and other choices are made from this core value. We are the center of the family flower. When we grow and accept ourselves we go Beyond our natural Beauty!
Working with women is my forte! Women have a core value of relationships and this is how we filter our decisions. Moving, parenting, and other choices are made from this core value. We are the center of the family flower. When we grow and accept ourselves we go Beyond our natural Beauty!
(719) 425-2924 View (719) 425-2924
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Raizel Weiss Heitzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Meeting you where you are.... Moving to where you want to be! Working with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, grief, ADD, premarital, identity, personal growth, relationships, transitions, illness, sexuality, end-of-life. Benefits include enhanced: sense of self, quality of life, communication & problem-solving - to deeper insight, healthier coping, deepening of spirituality, and joy. Living with authenticity and intention empowers you to make those difficult changes. Health means integrity in all aspects of your life influencing your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Meeting you where you are.... Moving to where you want to be! Working with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, grief, ADD, premarital, identity, personal growth, relationships, transitions, illness, sexuality, end-of-life. Benefits include enhanced: sense of self, quality of life, communication & problem-solving - to deeper insight, healthier coping, deepening of spirituality, and joy. Living with authenticity and intention empowers you to make those difficult changes. Health means integrity in all aspects of your life influencing your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
(719) 689-8380 View (719) 689-8380
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Barb Elstun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CCFC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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.
(719) 345-1126 View (719) 345-1126
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Jessica Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have a waitlist and am not accepting new clients. If you are ready to dive deep, explore the depths of all that you are, and are eager to make changes within yourself, then it's time to connect. I am a firm believer that we all have the inner wisdom and ability to do the inner work that will lead us to changing our lives. I am honored to be with you along your journey, providing a space for you to explore who you are on every level. My hope is to have a co-created environment where you feel confident that you will walk away from each session knowing that you are working on the most important topic...You.
I currently have a waitlist and am not accepting new clients. If you are ready to dive deep, explore the depths of all that you are, and are eager to make changes within yourself, then it's time to connect. I am a firm believer that we all have the inner wisdom and ability to do the inner work that will lead us to changing our lives. I am honored to be with you along your journey, providing a space for you to explore who you are on every level. My hope is to have a co-created environment where you feel confident that you will walk away from each session knowing that you are working on the most important topic...You.
(719) 581-6691 View (719) 581-6691
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Theresa Workheiser
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” (Rumi). As a trauma survivor who went on a personal healing journey, I learned how to help others simultaneously. Healing was hard work, but finding the right therapist was a huge piece of the puzzle. Traditional therapy fails so many trauma survivors. I aim to go beyond talk therapy to find the right modality for each unique client.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” (Rumi). As a trauma survivor who went on a personal healing journey, I learned how to help others simultaneously. Healing was hard work, but finding the right therapist was a huge piece of the puzzle. Traditional therapy fails so many trauma survivors. I aim to go beyond talk therapy to find the right modality for each unique client.
(720) 580-9039 View (720) 580-9039
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Psychotherapy With an Edge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
Are you anxious or depressed? Struggling with grief, loss, abuse, or stress? Experiencing relationship problems? Needing to set healthier life boundaries but not sure how? In a challenging life transition? Seeking a professional, trained, knowledgeable, and experienced perspective to help you gain insight or find solutions? Are you a military veteran suffering from PTSD, suicidal thinking, or related issues? I provide a safe, professional, confidential, and therapeutic environment in which to explore these and other mental health concerns. I'm also a Marine Corps veteran who understands the unique challenges veterans can face.
Are you anxious or depressed? Struggling with grief, loss, abuse, or stress? Experiencing relationship problems? Needing to set healthier life boundaries but not sure how? In a challenging life transition? Seeking a professional, trained, knowledgeable, and experienced perspective to help you gain insight or find solutions? Are you a military veteran suffering from PTSD, suicidal thinking, or related issues? I provide a safe, professional, confidential, and therapeutic environment in which to explore these and other mental health concerns. I'm also a Marine Corps veteran who understands the unique challenges veterans can face.
(719) 285-7846 View (719) 285-7846
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Kara L Zimmerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
I'm certified in the premarital/marital programs SYMBIS & Prepare/Enrich, & I enjoy helping couples experience intentional marriages.
I moved from Wheaton, Illinois to Colorado Springs in 2014. I'm passionate about shepherding people through difficult times, providing support; helping people grow. Seeking help through counseling is a sign of strength and hope; we all need help at various times in our lives, and I'm honored to be able to use my gifts and skills to help people find hope, healing, understanding, compassion, and empathy, as well as practical tools to make a difference in your life and future. My approach is supportive, practical, and relational with an emphasis on hope and the strengths.
I'm certified in the premarital/marital programs SYMBIS & Prepare/Enrich, & I enjoy helping couples experience intentional marriages.
I moved from Wheaton, Illinois to Colorado Springs in 2014. I'm passionate about shepherding people through difficult times, providing support; helping people grow. Seeking help through counseling is a sign of strength and hope; we all need help at various times in our lives, and I'm honored to be able to use my gifts and skills to help people find hope, healing, understanding, compassion, and empathy, as well as practical tools to make a difference in your life and future. My approach is supportive, practical, and relational with an emphasis on hope and the strengths.
(719) 793-9576 View (719) 793-9576
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Dr. Ruth O'Brien
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
I offer psychotherapy to clients ages 9 and up for individual, couples, and family services. Some of the specialized areas of my training include: anxiety/depression, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and ADHD. I also have a particular passion for working with service members/veterans as I am a veteran and former dependent. I encourage curiosity every step of the way. My work is a reflection of my total commitment to hope and healing!
I offer psychotherapy to clients ages 9 and up for individual, couples, and family services. Some of the specialized areas of my training include: anxiety/depression, personality disorders, trauma-related disorders, and ADHD. I also have a particular passion for working with service members/veterans as I am a veteran and former dependent. I encourage curiosity every step of the way. My work is a reflection of my total commitment to hope and healing!
(719) 427-6658 View (719) 427-6658
Photo of Kiara Ninos, Licensed Professional Counselor in 80907, CO
Kiara Ninos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My approach to therapy is based on the belief that everyone has an innate capacity for healing and growth. As we adapt to life's challenges, however, we sometimes get stuck in long-term patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, or relating to others that ultimately limit our growth and leave us feeling sad, lonely, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or fearful. I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify, understand, and change these patterns that keep them feeling stuck so that they can to move towards a life that is more passionate, creative, and fulfilling.
My approach to therapy is based on the belief that everyone has an innate capacity for healing and growth. As we adapt to life's challenges, however, we sometimes get stuck in long-term patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, or relating to others that ultimately limit our growth and leave us feeling sad, lonely, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or fearful. I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify, understand, and change these patterns that keep them feeling stuck so that they can to move towards a life that is more passionate, creative, and fulfilling.
(720) 924-3048 View (720) 924-3048
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Susan Margaret Cooper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
My ideal clients will want help recovering from emotional eating or binge eating, resolving grief and loss, navigating a difficult life transition or relationship, or exploring how their spirituality can lead to greater peace and growth. The underlying needs of these clients will vary by individual, but they will all want a therapist who has expertise in the areas mentioned above, has compassion and understanding, helps them to identify strengths and build a stronger sense of self, aids them in acquiring positive coping skills, and works with them to overcome obstacles as they gain self-awareness and improve relationships.
My ideal clients will want help recovering from emotional eating or binge eating, resolving grief and loss, navigating a difficult life transition or relationship, or exploring how their spirituality can lead to greater peace and growth. The underlying needs of these clients will vary by individual, but they will all want a therapist who has expertise in the areas mentioned above, has compassion and understanding, helps them to identify strengths and build a stronger sense of self, aids them in acquiring positive coping skills, and works with them to overcome obstacles as they gain self-awareness and improve relationships.
(719) 581-8449 View (719) 581-8449
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.