Strength-Based Therapists in Frisco, CO

Everyone's journey in life is filled with challenges that often help us to understand more fully who we are. Sometimes it is helpful to have another perspective, a guide, or tools to navigate these difficult stretches of the journey. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in counseling for the past 20 years and was an educator prior. I work with a wide variety of clients, but have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, divorce, parenting, life transitions, personal discovery, and spiritual issues.

I am a Summit County native, born and raised in Frisco, CO. I value the unique experience that each client brings to the therapeutic relationship and utilize an eclectic mix of modalities based on the goals of that client. I earned both a Bachelors of Social Work and a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish from Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles, CA.  From the University of Denver, I earned a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Children and Youth Resiliency and a certificate in Social Work with Latinos/as. I offer bilingual services in Spanish and English.

ONLINE Counseling service. "I've lost my passion." "I don't have the energy." Are you in a helping profession and dealing with occupational burnout and/or compassion fatigue? Choose to decrease your anxiety and stress levels, boost your mood, and be intentional about self-care. This is your time to put a stop to that negative downward spiral. This year you can boost your confidence level, increase your output, be proud of yourself, and change the course of your life. "How?" Connection, Accountability, and Support. You do not have to do it alone.

I believe in empowering my clients to recognize the strengths in themselves to deal with life's challenges. For 20 years, I have provided therapy to children, adolescents and families in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, parenting and divorce. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their treatment goals and believe in the importance of establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship to affect change. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs and goals of the client. My work with youth addresses increasing self-awareness, building self-esteem and problem solving.

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship distress, difficult transition, school/work issues, low self-esteem, and addiction. Although I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, I incorporate techniques from several different theories depending on the clients’ personality and circumstances. I work with clients to hear their concerns without judgment and to explore ways to achieve emotional growth, develop skills, and achieve desired changes.

I enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling with any range of life stressors; both internally and externally. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am trained in a variety of modalities and specialties and I have an extreme passion for helping my community. I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor and very much enjoy working with folks looking to re-evaluate their relationship with substances. I am currently trained in Basic EMDR counseling and love working with folks from a trauma informed lens within this unique framework.

I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. My therapeutic approach is humanistic, strengths-based and attachment-focused. I am a culturally-sensitive clinician, who emphasizes working transparently and collaboratively with clients of all backgrounds and orientations. In an effort to synthesize my love for music with my passion for mental health, I also co-founded Backline Care, a nonprofit organization providing mental health and wellness resources to those in the music industry.

I support women, adolescents, and children that are managing emotional distress and lack of behavioral control brought on by trauma, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.

I provide services to individuals, couples, and families. I practice a relationship-based psychodynamic approach to therapy. I am certified in EMDR and trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). I also offer clinical supervision and EMDR  consultation services for practitioners. From a range of evidence-based practices, I tailor therapy sessions to the needs of individual clients, finding creative solutions to match a client's unique challenges. I have been working in the mental health field since 2002, in wilderness therapy settings, community mental health systems, hospitals, palliative care, and private practice.

I believe mental health is all about finding a baseline of awareness that allows you to live authentically & in a state of balance in all areas of your life. As a clinician, I avoid telling you what your mental health & wellness will look like. You will lead each session, and I tailor my approach and methods accordingly, based on whatever is showing up in the moment. I help empower you to find your ideal balance based on your experiences, observations, and needs so that you can cultivate ideal outcomes, habits, and lifestyles that help you thrive.

Beginning therapy takes courage. Take this moment to acknowledge that you’re taking the leap to create a more empowered life. It takes a lot to get here, which is why I’m here to hold space for all the parts of you: the parts that have suffered, the parts that have been invalidated, and the parts of you that are inspired and hold onto the dream that it can be better. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and all that has brought you to this point.

Available Weekday Morning/Mid-day only. I believe counseling is one of the greatest forms of self-care. There are times when we can lose our clarity in life and need assistance. I want to create a safe, non-judgemental place for clients to process their experience. Sometimes the fears, frustrations and areas of getting stuck in life can be difficult to navigate alone. I hope to give you the tools for living life in congruence with your true and best self. I seek balance and allowance for all of the parts of ourselves. I promote self-awareness to improve self-care, confidence and direction.

I approach therapy from a mindfulness based perspective. As a trauma informed therapist, I use a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness based techniques with adolescents, adults, and families. I provide an empathic and safe space by empowering and partnering with clients. I strive to help people work through past difficulties and limiting beliefs while unlocking their own strength and resilience. I have a background working in community based mental health as well as in residential care settings.

Are you struggling to overcome past trauma and find peace in your present? Maybe you find yourself caught in a cycle of unhealthy patterns or behaviors that stem from past experiences? Or do you find yourself overwhelmed by emotions or memories from the past, making it hard to build fulfilling relationships? I’ve made it my mission to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of my clients. Every individual is unique, which is why I tailor my approach to suit your specific needs.

Nicola provides services to adults from all walks of life. She leverages a psychodynamic approach to develop a deep understanding of her clients and their collective life experiences, creating a uniquely personalized approach to therapy. She is committed to empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful relationships, navigate grief, heal from trauma, overcome depression and anxiety, and achieve more personally fulfilling lives. Nicola started her career in business, but transitioned into the mental health field to pursue her passion of helping people through these life changes and explorations.

To me, mental health is all about finding a baseline of awareness that allows people to live authentically & in a state of balance in all areas of their life. What is healthy for one person may not be for another. As a clinician, I avoid telling my clients what their mental health & wellness will look like. Instead, I help empower my clients to find their ideal balance based on their experiences, observations, and needs in order to cultivate ideal outcomes, habits, and lifestyles.

Taking New Clients. Please call for a consult so we can make sure I fit your needs! Telehealth or in person. Research shows the relationship with your therapist is the most effective therapy tool. I strive to create a compassionate, collaborative, validating environment to allow a person to explore their lives, learn and thrive.

Malina provides services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Her therapeutic approach leans heavily on psychodynamic theory while using other modalities based on the unique and specific needs of her clients. She engages through elements of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Family Systems Therapy, among others.

Your life just isn’t what you expected or going how you want right now—it seems out of your control. You’re doing so much and it’s still not enough—putting on that brave face every day to show up to the grind. You should be more accomplished and feel more fulfilled, but instead, you’re struggling to find your place in the world. It seems like other people don’t get it, and you find yourself in repeated conflict with the ones you care about most. You can imagine how it could be different sometimes, but your self-critic is working on overdrive to stir up doubt and worries about the future. And you’re tired of it... probably exhausted.