Strength-Based Therapists in 81301

I help my clients navigate difficult challenges with a sense of curiosity and self-compassion. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to feel heard, understood, and supported. I offer practical tools that help you achieve your goals, tap into your inner resources, and build resilience to take on all of life’s challenges. For some, this may mean addressing current stressors. For others, exploring earlier relationships will lead to understanding how patterns have developed.

17 years in practice. Experienced with adults, couples, and families in transition, or experiencing disappointment with life. An important question we explore is: "How are the events in my life trying to expand me?" This is a powerful question, much more so than, "Why me?" I draw from psychological theory, neuroscience, and spirituality/mindfulness to help re-frame, unhealthy patterns and foster acceptance and compassion for self. Hypnosis strengthens the process. We explore in a safe and loving environment that enables one to look more closely at their own behaviors and thought patterns without defensiveness.

If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, or perhaps a generalized lack of meaning in your life, I am here to help.

Free 20 minute consultation! I offer a style of therapy called walk and talk therapy, out of doors in all four seasons. This method utilizes nature as a tool of therapeutic engagement. I also utilize techniques from Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Psychology, and the Gestalt approach. Movement helps integrate psychological processes into the body and psyche and the physical process of releasing endorphins during exercise enhances mood and allows for shifts in thinking and perspective. Durango's scenic beauty and quiet network of trails are the perfect place to derive the benefit of movement-based, outdoor therapy.

I am a license social worker with over 15 years of experience working teens, families, and individual in various settings. I enjoy helping to empower families and individuals to overcome past and present struggles in order to live healthy, full, hope filled lives. I believe in the importance of finding the root issues in a persons life in order to find true healing. I offer therapy to help address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and loss.

I believe in creating a safe emotional space for healing and growth. I believe that growth and healing is within the person. I am here to help guide that growth through empowerment, various techniques and the bond that is established in the relationship. I believe that empathy, humor and honesty are essential to healing. Sometimes we feel blocked or held back in our life due to depression, trauma, relationship problems, limiting beliefs, or we just feel as though we are not achieving our full potential. I believe that not one technique works all the time and that a combination of various techniques is valuable.

Relationship is key in this process you are exploring -- it is in our therapeutic relationship where Alchemy happens. Therapy is not only about your story - it is about you, the Storyteller (how does the story live In us? affect us and our lives?). It is my heartfelt belief that Safety in the therapeutic relationship allows for increased self-awareness, for Transformation, and ultimately, for our Truest self to emerge, to Blossom – allowing you to more easefully and naturally live free (from.... fill in the blank) and empowered. I truly believe it takes Courage for us all to genuinely live from our most authentic nature.

I am passionate about supporting the well-being, balance and wholeness of each client. I believe every person deserves the space and opportunity to let their authentic selves flourish. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, low self-esteem, phase of life issues, family and relationship challenges, and substance use. I work collaboratively and creatively, walking alongside you on your journey, to help you navigate life's challenges.

I am honored to be considered to help you with your current life experience. I use mindfulness, body-centered awareness, and intuition to help my clients deepen their own healing process. I believe the difficulties you are experiencing are opportunities to grow and heal the patterns that no longer serve you. I believe you are the expert in your life. Together we uncover your true knowing and create solutions from a place of strength, allowing you to move forward on your life path. It takes courage to heal and step into the fullness of who you are meant to be. The therapeutic relationship can support you in this.

I love to work with people who want to work on themselves and are familiar with mindfulness. It is a great way to connect with ourselves and jump-start growth and healing. I often draw upon this strength to help you achieve your goals in therapy.

I am a Durango native, born and raised. Having lived here my whole life, I have deep roots in this community and understand the joys and struggles of living in a rural town. I have a passion for helping women, and young adults experiencing life transitions such as going to college or ending a long-term relationship, as well as, helping people heal and process traumatic events. I also help parents understand and improve their connection with their children or teens through parent coaching and am a registred Play Therapist.

Psychotherapy is much more than the removal of symptoms. I help individuals embrace their lives! I work with adults whose lives have been impacted by trauma. I also specialize in working with "seniors" experiencing the changes and challenges that often occur in later life. Finally, with four and a half decades in the mental health field, along with years of advanced education, I have gained an understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals who experience issues relating to gender and substance abuse.

My background in therapy involves working in Child Welfare so I am familiar with complex trauma, PTSD symptoms, attachment issues, and family systemic issues. I am trained in Synergetic Play Therapy, EMDR, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security Parenting, and in Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I am also trained in using a variety of assessment tools such as the Crowell Parent-Child Interaction Procedure, DC 0-5, Keys to Interactive Parenting Scale, and the Working Model of the Child.

I want to hear your story and help you to write the next chapter. Our stories give us a foundation for where we are at in our lives as well as direction for where we are going next. So, the question becomes, where do you want your story to go?

KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.

Whatever has happened to you, I want you to know that there is someone who can help you create new habits and relationships with yourself and loved ones. Whether you have trauma or other mental health concerns, I'm a person who can help you navigate wherever you might be on your journey through healing. I have experience working with adolescents and their families, young adults, and adults. Call or text me at (405) 664-7519 to speak with me.

I work primarily with individual adults, ages 18+ who find themselves in need of extra support, whether due to sudden life changes or longer term issues.

I believe that all people desire to feel happy and have the capacity to improve their lives. If you’re visiting this site you’re likely questioning if you could be living a more meaningful and happy life. I have collected a wide variety of skills that have helped others on their path to wellness, and what I offer might be right for you too. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety using EMDR Therapy, and I focus on early childhood experiences and relationship issues.

Are you missing the joy that you once felt in your day to day life? Do you notice your heart racing even while you are at rest? Are you trying to adjust to daily challenges after a recent loss, or lifechanging event? The human experience is fraught with difficulty, however I believe we can work together to help you find meaning and peace in your life. I feel privileged to accompany a person on their journey of self examination, healing, and evolution, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each individual and the interconnectedness of all humanity.