Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS (she, her)
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0013826
- Certificate from Prof. Assoc., Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Equine Spec., Mental Health / 2016
- Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professionals Certified Clinical Trauma Prof / 2015
- Attended Colorado Christian University, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
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Types of Therapy
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Groups
GRACE group for Women
STARTING AGAIN SOON - APRIL 2023 - call for details! We continually update and expand this group. Codependency is still our sweet spot, and we have added so much more about becoming a healthier version of you - emotionally, relationally, and in many ways. We offer GRACE: gratitude, resources, acceptance, clarity, empowerment, education, skills, support, and more. Please know that you are not alone; you can find healing alongside like-minded women. This evening group is generally offered with September and March/April start dates. Contact me with questions or to get your name on our interest list.
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Empowered Freedom Counseling, PLLC
7345 Adventure Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Equine Facilitated Therapy
Learn self-calming skills. Build confidence. Become a leader. Soothe trauma wounds. Gain an ability to trust. Practice mindfulness and master an ability to stay present in the moment. Understand how/what non-verbal cues and natural energy shifts communicate to living beings in your world. Experience life . . . all while partnering with a horse who will help guide you through this part of your journey! Tweens, Adolescent and Adult groups available. Call 720-608-1603 to schedule.
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Empowered Freedom & The Equine Approach
7445 Templeton Gap Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Intro to Equine Assisted Therapy
Practical Skills for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Cost: $250 per person; 4 Hours CE's (NBCC) *Learn how horses help create a unique platform to explore relationship, communication and self-awareness. See how this work engages clients toward therapy goals often in less time than traditional settings. *Learn from experienced practitioners, engage with horses in a supportive, professional setting. Ground work only, no riding. Call Rita Petersen, MA, LPC, NCC at 720-608-1603 to reserve your spot. Space limited to 10 participants. RSVP required.
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Empowered Freedom & The Equine Approach
7445 Templeton Gap Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
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