Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

I have been in the field for 20 years and would love to hear your story and work with you to find a solution to your life challenges. I work with clients that have experienced childhood trauma to include sexual abuse and witnessing domestic violence, difficult life changes, cutting, suicidal tendencies, marital issues, relationship issues and more. I also work with children that have ADHD, and behavior issues.

I invite you to take the next step in your unique journey toward wholeness and healing. I believe that coming in for therapy is a sign of hope and empowerment. My general approach is to begin by working with you to create a safe space in which we discover how best to meet your goals at a pace that works for you. I am interested in uncovering the patterns in your life, helping you develop a deeper awareness of who you are, and working with you to become more effective and create a meaningful life that brings you happiness.

Much of my social work experience has been in the hospital setting, working with high acuity clients who exhibit suicidal ideation and are at risk of hurting themselves. I recognize the hardest step is often deciding to schedule an initial appointment with a therapist. My focus is working with children, adolescents, and young adults ranging from 10 to 25 years of age (though I also enjoy working with adults) who experience depression, suicidal ideation, self-harming behavior, anxiety, and trauma-related issues. My goal for clients is to seek connection and foster curiosity to reduce disconnection and isolation.

Feeling alone, confused, scared? Sometimes life's struggles can get us down, but there is hope and freedom from past and present stresses. I want to help support you in making positive change to heal past and present challenges. I specialize in working with people of all ages, diversities, and circumstances. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, sexuality, transgender, trauma (PTSD), divorce, behavioral issues, loss (grief), cultural identity, postpartum, or parenting, I can help you find peace. I use an eceltic approach to meet each client's needs. I look forward to helping you find peace.

I have several years of experience working with adolescents struggling with eating disorders and enjoy working with individuals and families needing support with eating disorders, depression, anxiety and self-harming behaviors. I have worked in private practice, partial hospitalization programs and residential settings, both with children and adolescents.

I specialize in DBT for Children. DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a treatment program that focuses on skill development for parents of kids who are emotionally sensitive and highly reactive. DBT-C focuses on changing the environment to meet the needs of the child. For this reason, the family is seen as the “patient". Adults, teens, tweens and children who would like to learn skills for coping with intense emotions and working towards a life worth living. We want to grow and learn how to change certain behaviors. Intense emotions, feelings of hopelessness sometimes make that change difficult to achieve. Visit: DBTRC.COM

Life can be challenging. Whether you are struggling from issues from the past or adjusting to new circumstances, I want to be a support to help you overcome life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for you to talk, listen and offer support, feedback, and skills, and encourage you as you grow.

During the past decade that I have practiced as a psychotherapist, I have focused on providing support to late teens to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, and overall life changes. I help my clients feel confident in themselves and develop self awareness and walk with them as they journey through life's challenges. Over the years, I have worked with people from all works of life, culture, and background including Africans and the BIPOC community. My therapeutic approach is collaboration focused on self-efficacy

Life can get so hard and messy sometimes! You do not have to walk through it alone. Whether you are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, lack of focus, addictive behaviors, and anything in between, there is hope and a path forward.

Building and living a life that we feel has meaning, laughter, & connection is not easy. When we don't have these things life can feel unpredictable, unsafe, & hard to face. I believe that on a human level we all want to feel like we matter, have purpose,& other humans who understand us. I have experienced feeling like my life was not worth continuing & a counselor supported me in creating a life that I am proud of. This is where much of my passion comes from to support others in doing the same. I have been supporting others for over 10 years to learning how to foster healthy relationships, coping skills, communication,& self love.

Life isn’t simple, nor is it straight forward. Although, with professional guidance I believe I can assist you and your loved ones through the current emotional pain and stress that may be hindering your ability to live a life-enhancing lifestyle. By establishing a healthy collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and their families, I believe that together we can create positive outcomes throughout your healing journey. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, non-biased, and genuine environment that will allow us to work towards a better future.

Are intense emotions overwhelming you? Are relationships feeling challenging and unfulfilling? Do feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and purposelessness weigh you down? Coping with stress, anxiety, and depression might seem like an uphill battle. Negative self-talk and self-destructive behaviors might be your constant companions. If you're facing these challenges, I'm here to offer support and help you find your way to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

My name is Michelle Wright and I am the owner of Beacon of Hope Counseling, LLC. My past experiences and hope to help others led me to the field of counseling and creating Beacon of Hope Counseling. I have learned through the years life is filled with joyous moments and then periods of difficulty and uncertainty. When experiencing life's barriers one can feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, depressed and even hopeless. Past events and trauma can also become barriers in us being our best selves. In these moments counseling can be helpful in gaining insight and learning ways to best cope.

I have been working with at-risk youth since 2004. While earning my BA in Psychology at UCCS, I worked in a residential treatment facility, learning the ropes of being a front line staff. While earning my MA in Clinical Psychology, also at UCCS, I worked with middle school youth at a local school. Following graduation, I returned to residential as a therapist working almost exclusively with sexually abusive youth. I have presented research on this topic and many others across the country and in Canada, and have earned my Full Operating Treatment Provider from the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" (Anais Nin). You know when it's time to make a change - whether the struggle is depression, anxiety, past trauma, or perhaps a painful relationship - there comes a tipping point when you are ready to make that first step toward hope.

Life is a performance! Sometimes you are at the top of your game feeling like nothing can stop you. Other times you may feel like you are struggling to keep up. You may be someone struggling to overcome a mental health challenge such as social anxiety/depression or you may be an athlete experiencing low confidence. Whatever your challenge is, you can overcome it with hard work and support. My job is to offer a space for you to explore what's working well in life, what's not working well, and how to move forward. We will explore the root of what is causing you distress and focus on practical ways to allow you to perform well in life.

I have many years of experience working with at-risk children and families. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) that provides play therapy counseling for children with attachment-related symptoms, highly challenging behaviors, and other issues. I specialize in working with children who have learning disabilities, developmental delays, behavioral and emotional problems, including school difficulties, Autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I am a both a behavior specialist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and I work closely with caregivers to assist children in achieving their true potential.

As a counselor, my goal is to partner with you on your journey and not to dictate a pre-designed cookie-cutter approach. My style is to collaborate with you in exploring your values, goals, and needs. Together we will work on understanding what makes you unique and the best ways for you to pursue health.

Hello old friend, we may have never met, but I've seen your pain. The journey from suffering to satisfaction can be a long, uncertain, and winding road. It’s never set. But it's almost always worth it. If you’re ready, I’d like to share that journey with you. I may be able to help you find the peace and freedom that seem so tough to find. If you’re ready to explore your story with me. It’s probably much easier than you think. I can handle the neurobiology and therapeutic interventions, you bring a story and an open mind/heart.