Marriage Counseling Therapists in Alamosa, CO

Hi. I am Melissa, an ambitious and caring counselor ready to assist you in reaching your goals. Establishing a comfortable environment and building a relationship with each of my clients is a priority to me in order to provide the greatest help and increase success in counseling goals. I want to work together to help each client gain awareness, learn necessary skills, and recognize their strengths to endure challenges, become their best self, and live their life to the fullest.

Do you ever wonder if there is more to life, are you in a life transition, maybe not quite feeling like yourself? You are not alone. It’s called being human, we all at times in our life need extra support. I believe that healing is possible for individuals who have the desire, the support, and the willingness to participate in their journey towards wellness. Life gives us all opportunities to know ourselves and grow from our experiences.

How would you like your life to be different? Let’s talk about your goals and dreams as well as your struggles, challenges, deepest concerns. Let’s collaborate on ways to help you move in the direction you want to go. I offer warm, compassionate support to facilitate more clarity, understanding, acceptance, and ease in moving through crises, change, and even the mundane. You seek healing, growth, understanding, and wellness; my job is to help create the conditions that will allow that growth to occur.

I admire you for taking that first step! Looking for mental health support can feel scary and overwhelming, but I’m here to help you take step after step! Whether you’re struggling with everyday stressors, or you’re going through a major life challange, finding the right mental health support can help you overcome some of the biggest obstacles in life. I am passionate about working with clients of all ages, but specialize in working with children, families and caregivers.

Life can be a rollercoaster at times, and how we respond can have immense effects on our well-being. Stress, trauma, and change can create barriers or challenges that get in the way of living a fulfilled life. I am passionate about helping families, individuals, and couples navigate these challenges and partnering with them as they begin their journeys toward hope, healing, and growth. My hope is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone I have the opportunity to sit with.

My passion lies in helping those who seek calm to find it. My clients typically come to me with anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, at times socially isolating. They want to feel better, sleep better, be fulfilled and connected but find themselves with busy minds, an inability to relax, and strained interactions. I offer listening to understand, nurturance to support self-compassion, and exploration of the root of the emotional distress. It is often times the result of chronic trauma, disappointing relationships, and a tendency towards perfectionism.

I want to hear your story, your thoughts, feelings and how you make meaning of your experience and relationships so I can walk with and empower you to better manage stressors and improve satisfaction in your relationships, quality of life, and build resiliency. Let me support you to improve your how you are managing distress, in order to improve self esteem and your relationships, and resolve those repeating patterns and stuck points that contribute to distress and pain. As the therapeutic relationship is one of the primary factors of successful therapy.

In this age of narcissism and self-discovery, many are feeling isolated and alienated from others, causing us to reassess our relationships and personal choices. Many are disillusioned, anxious and depressed due to unwanted life experiences that threaten our sense of security and block our path to happiness. During this time of cultural and personal insecurity, some seek a space for guided reflection, discovery and contemplation of possibilities previously unconsidered. I provide services that promote healthy outcomes and empower clients to make authentic, self-directed changes that align with personal needs, values and aspirations.

Why is change so hard, especially in the world of addiction? This question resonates deeply with many of us, tapping into the universal struggle of transforming our lives for the better. With over a decade of dedicated service in the mental health field, I've cultivated an understanding of the intricate work between desire and action, particularly in overcoming addiction. As a certified addictions counselor, my expertise lies in navigating the treacherous waters of change, guiding individuals through the tumultuous journey from dependency to freedom. But addiction is not the sole focus of my practice.

I help people struggling in life to create and sustain positive change. I take a judgment free approach and am deeply dedicated to client-centered practices that provide individuals with dignity and self-determination. I will help you identify unconscious core beliefs about yourself, relationships, life, and the things that have happened to you. These beliefs affect your emotions and behaviors and can interfere with your decision making and ability to accomplish your goals.

I see therapy as an opportunity to address the obstacles that get in the way of living a full and balanced life. I believe you are the ultimate expert in your life. I bring compassion and curiosity to our work as we collaborate to address pain points, call upon strengths and envision a new road ahead.

Life has a way of throwing us a curve ball when we least expect it. It happens to most of us if not all of us. The difference between the two groups might be the tools we have in our tool box at the time to deal with a difficult circumstance. This is when it is helpful to reach out for an extra set of eyes or point of view to aid in finding a clearer path to move forward. I can help in navigating through your mental health journey and together we can learn how to manage the challenges you are facing.

I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health from UC Denver and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since January 2019. With several years of direct clinical experience since 2016, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients spanning from age 8 to 80. Throughout my practice, I have witnessed the immense potential within every individual to become their best self and lead a fulfilling life.