Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO

Are you experiencing stress, overwhelm, anxiety and/or depression and want more happiness and hope in your life? Are you new to therapy or tired of traditional therapy that is problem focused and looking for a new approach to help increase feelings of well-being?

I want to help people who want to help themselves to have a more joyful and hopeful life. My focus is on your strengths, as I believe if we focus on our strengths, it is easier to overcome our challenges. As a counselor and a former school counselor and teacher, I have worked with adults, teens and children from all walks of life, including military and their families. I am empathetic and compassionate. My goal is that you gain more hope when working with me. I am grateful for every client I work with. In person therapy is offered to those who are vaccinated.

Living with an unfocused, chaotic and underperforming brain can be overwhelming and frustrating, often leading to a decline in the ability to function in many areas of our lives. At Harmonized Brain Centers, we understand how challenging and debilitating this can be and offer a proven, safe, drug free and effective approach to help you achieve a harmonized brain. To get started with our services, give us a call.

I commend you for your choice to seek therapy. Life can be challenging sometimes, and reaching out for support is an important step toward growth and healing. I provide a holistic approach to therapy, as I aim to provide a safe place for self-discovery and well being. As we work together, we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and we will focus on goals that are important to you.

Rapid Eye Technology (RET) is a powerful ocular-assisted stress relief technique and a leading modality in treating PTSD symptoms. This powerful quick release happens without reliving the trauma. RET simulates REM sleep—your body’s own natural release system where problems are solved. Accessing the whole mind/body system while in an awake state allows you to be in control of your own journey; you now have your conscious mind to make a new choice concerning presenting issues. It's all part of your natural discharge mechanism and helps in repairing neural pathways that have been distorted by traumatic memories.

Have you been through a trauma/adverse event that has challenged your view of yourself, or made you feel anxious or out of control? I do not judge, and want to hear your story. I have had personal experience with loss and trauma, and have benefited from caring support. Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, changes in identity, relationship difficulties, anger, addiction, or a combination of challenges, I would like to help you through it. I consider it an honor to be trusted with the story of your experience. Even your darkest moments can emerge into light again. I know it's possible, as I've been through some dark spots.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with my Masters's of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver. I specialize in providing mental health support to people with depression/anxiety and trauma. I have a passion for enabling people to live their best lives by providing Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused models of therapy. I believe that the client is the best expert of themself and strive to empower them to make positive changes as we co-investigate the problem. I am an active/nonjudgmental listener and work as a team to find a solution.

Are you overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or feeling the stress of a traumatic experience/life situation? Do you have recurring relationship problems? Do you feel like your life sometimes becomes unmanageable? Let me help. I'm a licensed psychologist in Colorado, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, and other trauma-related disorders and adjustment problems. If you are suffering, there is no reason you can't make it better. We will work together toward improved thinking, feeling and overall well-being.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” (Rumi). As a trauma survivor who went on a personal healing journey, I learned how to help others simultaneously. Healing was hard work, but finding the right therapist was a huge piece of the puzzle. Traditional therapy fails so many trauma survivors. I aim to go beyond talk therapy to find the right modality for each unique client.

Does it feel like there is something wrong with you? Are you overwhelmed with daily life, while it seems everyone else is getting along fine? Many people struggle with past trauma, anxiety, or high levels of stress that make it difficult to cope, let alone enjoy life. Often my clients find me when they’re at this point. They’re dealing with PTSD, feel trapped in the past, or have crushing depression and anxiety. I work with motivated adults, those in the LGBTQ+ community, and others who need an accepting and supportive therapist. I know it can feel like you’ll never get better, but you can get through this, and you deserve support.

I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, eating disorders, and athletes of most ages. What helps people deeply heal are brain-based interventions that understand the nature of our nervous system and how people heal, whether that be from toxic stress, attention and concentration problems, mood, or anxiety. As such, I have dedicated my practice to learning these interventions and how to apply them. I take this same lens when working with athletes, whether that's to recover from an injury, treat a mental disorder, or learn to consistently perform optimally. I have experience treating ages as young as 6 through the lifespan.

Schedule now through my website in my bio! Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” (Rumi). As a trauma survivor on a personal healing journey, I learned how to help others simultaneously. Healing was hard work, but finding the right therapist was a huge piece of the puzzle. Traditional therapy fails so many trauma survivors. I aim to go beyond talk therapy to find the right modality for each unique client. It is a passion of mine to work with clients who face problems of trauma, stress, coping with depression, and anxiety such as military veterans, and survivors of abuse.

Not accepting clients at this time- Do you feel like you’ve had a hard time coping with the stressors of your personal journey through life? We all often struggle with finding effective ways to cope with our challenges and at times we utilize ineffective ways because it’s what worked. My goal for clients is to provide an open, non judgmental place for individuals to reflect, meditate, refocus, reframe, and be intentional in their steps toward progress. I use an integrative approach to care which often include use of CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, Heartmath (Biofeedback), Adlerian Therapy, Brainspotting (Phase 1 Trained).

I'm Jess Sterner MA.LPC.NCC Together, choosing the right techniques for you, you will gain a full understanding of who you really are and become aware of your full strength and potential. I'm working only with ADULT clients 21 years old plus. When you call, please leave a message with your source of referral and /or insurance company.

The desire I have for my clients is for them to thrive instead of just surviving. Starting a counseling journey is a courageous and important step towards thriving. My goal is to walk along side my clients inside a safe, trusting, and collaborative relationship. I have an integrative approach to therapy which is focused on what my client needs in order to come to a long-term place of healing. In this counseling space, you have the opportunity to process past trauma, deal with anxiety, combat depression, and handle life's day to day struggles. The space I create is accepting and void of judgement.

I'm here for those who are ready to take the next step into living. It could be recovering from bad habits, such as stinking thinking that can maintain anxiety, depression, or PTSD. It could be overcoming addiction. It could be that moving beyond trauma or toxicity that does not serve you. It could be developing a deeper and more trusting relationship with others. It could be evolving as a parent or parenting parents. It could developing beyond physical training plateaus or blocks. I am hear to remind you of the song of your Heart: I am here as Love, to receive Love from others, and to give Love to others.

I work best with clients who have suffered some form of trauma, have issues with their family, issues with abuse and military members/veterans and the issues they face.

I have always had a genuine interest in the uniqueness and well-being of others. I believe that we can all grow from the situations we have experienced. Whether that experience be divorce, abuse, addiction, or trauma of some sort. Our brains & bodies have a way of healing themselves through processing. Certain experiences can cause us to feel alone, anxious, sad, depressed, unmotivated, angry, violated, exposed, and at times emotionally unstable. Here in therapy I walk the journey with you as we work through emotions, gain insight, and create more beneficial perspectives. I provide a space of safety, understanding, and compassion.

Do you find yourself "putting on a smile" so others won't know how you are really feeling? Do you feel drained and just getting through the day takes great effort? Do certain places or people give you anxiety? Do you find yourself crying for no reason or are more irritable than normal? Do you find yourself not being able to fall asleep because of worries? These are some of the symptoms that can be experienced when suffering from trauma, anxiety, and/or depression.