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Available both in-person and online
1817 Austin Bluffs Parkway Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
You have a unique story. Your LIFE has meaning. Your story shapes your thoughts, words, feelings and behaviors. If life isn't working out the way you'd hoped, is it time to challenge yourself? Learn to reshape your thoughts, refocus your words, experience new feelings and intentionally choose different behaviors . . . so you can rewrite the rest of your story. Anxiety, depression, divorce, blended families, trauma, PTSD, life transitions; sexual, physical and emotional abuse; sexual addiction, marriage enrichment, women's issues, grief and loss; military life, career changes, sending young adults into new beginnings . . . all can seem overwhelming.
My passion is helping others seek their potential. I help individuals and families learn to embrace conflict in order to change; communicate well, laugh joyfully, like themselves, learn new dance steps to life's challenges . . . enjoy life. I'd like to partner with you on your journey to Live Blessed!
I've been a military wife, divorced/single/working mom, advocate for my children, volunteer chaplain, daughter, sister, friend. I'm a farm girl who's learned to enjoy city life, love music & arts, canoe Boundary Waters, enjoy Rocky Mtn. life, and savor world travels. Want Empowered Freedom? Courage, Hope, Renewal, Integrity, Strength, Trust . . just a call.
Call or Rita Petersen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 259-6018

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Empowered Freedom Counseling, PLLC

1817 Austin Bluffs Parkway

Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80918 map

(720) 259-6018
My website
You have the option for secure video virtual sessions or in-person/in-office sessions. Group sessions are held in-person only.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Family Conflict 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (720) 259-6018
Photo of Rita Petersen, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Empowered Freedom Counseling, PLLC

1817 Austin Bluffs Parkway

Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80918 map

(720) 259-6018
My website
You have the option for secure video virtual sessions or in-person/in-office sessions. Group sessions are held in-person only.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Family Conflict 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Please check with your insurance provider to verify your coverage.
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 259-6018
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Please check with your insurance provider to verify your coverage.
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 259-6018

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0013826 Rita Petersen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Colorado Christian University, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Prof. Assoc., Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Equine Spec., Mental Health / 2016
  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. 348593 / 2015
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (720) 259-6018
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (720) 259-6018

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (720) 259-6018
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (720) 259-6018

5 Endorsements

Jennifer Ann Counseling, PLLC
Jennifer Ann Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Rita's energy is really beautiful. She holds a safe space to process and all emotions are welcome with her. She is attuned to her clients and helps people to feel seen and validated.
Danielle Reich
Danielle Reich
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Rita is a phenomenal counselor who is open, kind and incredibly knowledgable.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Jungian
  • Narrative
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (720) 259-6018
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Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (720) 259-6018

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Empowered Freedom Counseling, PLLC

1817 Austin Bluffs Parkway

Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

(720) 259-6018
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You have the option for secure video virtual sessions or in-person/in-office sessions. Group sessions are held in-person only.
Photo of Rita Petersen, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 259-6018
"
You have the option for secure video virtual sessions or in-person/in-office sessions. Group sessions are held in-person only.
Photo of Rita Petersen, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 259-6018