Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

Everyone has a story. I want to hear your story, whether you are depressed and suicidal, have parenting challenges, are struggling with relationship boundaries, or finding where you fit in this world. I believe in you as a human being, a relational being, a spiritual being. Professionally, I am a seasoned therapist with almost 30 years of experience, including over a decade of which involved assessing people in crisis, supporting those struggling with medical issues, and connecting people to community resources. Personally, I am an adoptive parent of five children.

Accepting New Clients Today! No matter where you're at in life, there can be a lot of challenges that increase or cause distress. From having difficulty communicating with family members to struggling with adapting to life's changes. From challenges in developing healthy peer relationships to dealing with conflict within your support group. We are all dealing with so many changes in our lives, it can become overwhelming without someone who can be non-judgmental, unbiased, and able to provide unconditional acceptance to help navigate those changes. Our practice specializes in children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples!

Life can be extremely difficult and hard to bear by ourselves. We were not designed to navigate through life’s trials alone. I am a firm believer that you are an expert on your own life. However, there are times when it can be helpful to have a trained professional walk alongside you in your journey. I am experienced in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, stress management, depression, suicidal ideation. I am equipped and eager to help people navigate through life transitions, guide clients through trauma recovery, help in the healing of attachment wounds, and explore questions of faith and spirituality.

My practice is all about helping you achieve peace. Through therapy, I want you to really feel like you are starting to live the life you wanted to live. I work well with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive-complulsive disorders, or family relationship issues. I expect to be accepting clients in Colorado with United, Anthem, and Aetna insurances beginning June 1, 2024.

We are all human and we all have feelings. Many times, those feelings affect the thoughts we experience and thus affect our lifestyle, our relationships, our loved ones, our jobs, our opportunities, and so much more. The feelings and thoughts begin from the stressors we encounter, the unexpected situations that arise, the memories we have experienced, and then suddenly we are at a loss of how to move forward in making life decisions.

Currently Accepting New Clients with Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Chield, Aetna, Medicaid, Medicare, or self-pay. Offering individual and group therapy services for teens and adults. Available both in person in Fort Collins and virtually to all of Colorado.

As humans, we are constantly growing and changing throughout our life span. While this can feel overwhelming and anxiety provoking, learning how to navigate that process while aligning with your most authentic self can lead to fulfillment and peace. I am passionate about supporting clients to make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I love helping clients find the tools and skills that work for them to live with more joy and the ability to overcome life's challenges.

"It feels like I keep recycling old patterns, year after year." "My mind feels like it is constantly racing and I can’t seem to relax." "Issues from my past are interfering with my present life." You don't have to continue to live this way. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal. To choose yourself, by seeking out support, is the first step in living a fulfilling life. I work with individuals and couples to overcome anxiety and depression, trauma and attachment wounds, and negative beliefs about the self, among a variety of other concerns.

Everyone tells a story: "I am a success," "I am content with my life," "I am a failure," or "no one cares about me." If your story is increasingly negative, perhaps we should talk about it. I use narrative therapy, which helps you separate yourself from your problems and then conquer them. It's like rewriting your story; your problems become the villains, and therapy helps you defeat them. In addition to narrative therapy, I am also an EMDR Level I & II practitioner, a therapy which helps you to reprocess traumatic memories so that you are no longer triggered by them. Our practice is accepting new clients.

I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.

Psychotherapy for adult women, couples and adolescents. Having practiced psychology for over 20 years I have a warm interactive style of therapy. My goal is to help you overcome difficulties in your life and to help you have more satisfying relationships. We do this in the context of honesty and kindness. I use different therapeutic styles (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, behavioral) depending on what works best for you. I am experienced with all of these modalities. Certainly, it is a privilege for me to help people get to the other side of the difficulties that life offers us all.

Living a full, satisfying, and authentic life is rarely something that comes from an unexamined life in modern times. It's not easy to understand who we are, what we want and don't want, and even what is important to us. But it is not impossible and if you are willing to take the plunge into the journey of self-discovery, finding peace, letting go, moving on, finally taking more, or whatever else is holding you back in life or in your way; I am honored to be on the journey with you. Humility and honoring thy self are cornerstones of how I life to work with my clients. I will not judge you, are you willing to do the same?

No two humans are the same. We each have struggles and successes that no one else can completely understand. I strive to make every client I meet feel comfortable enough to explore their unique experience and to walk out of my office feeling heard and valued. I aim to offer support and guidance, empowering you to make the changes you want for yourself. I can't take away your past or guarantee there won't be any dark days in your future, but I can help you to let go of the pain connected to your trauma, be it big or small, and build skills to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

When life feels overwhelming, unmanageable, or just not enjoyable, getting out of bed in the morning can be hard. Going to work, interacting with family or friends, and looking forward to tomorrow can feel like torture. When in this dark place, focusing and making decisions can seem impossible and life is just a daily grind with no enjoyment in site. Life changes catch you off guard and to adjust to the new situation you just need support. Whatever the situation, this may be your present, but it does not have to be your future. Relief from this prison is possible and feeling alive again can happen. Help is a phone call away.

My approach is to create a warm, validating, and safe place in which we can explore your life’s challenges. We will work together to find ways to help you manage difficulties, calm your system, understand your patterns, improve your communication and relationships, and make more conscious choices. I will meet you where you are, and we will work on figuring out where you want to go and how to get there.

It takes courage to address difficulties in our lives and finding a therapist can be challenging. I believe in working together to foster a relationship that is safe, collaborative, promotes self awareness and growth. Encouraging vulnerability and connection while exploring emotions and experiences that might get in your way of fulfillment - I work with you so you feel you are living a more wholehearted life of engagement and purpose.

》》Current openings: Thursday 2pm (starting 5/23)《《 Have you ever been to the doctor's office and, after telling them your symptoms, they give you that "Oh, is that all?" face? Then you spend the rest of the appointment trying to convince them that you are actually ill. It's like you're put in a position where you have to justify having made the appointment in the first place. I believe therapy should be the exact opposite of this. Therapy should make people feel validated, feel heard. You deserve a place to feel understood, and I would be honored to provide this to you.

***I am unable to accept new clients at this time***Every person is worthy of living a fulfilled and meaningful life. While there are circumstances that can interfere with feeling safe, content, and in control, many of the problems encountered in life can be improved by getting the right kind of support. As a licensed clinical social worker, it has always been my commitment to partner with individuals and families who are both thinking about, but also ready to make change in their lives.

Hi, my name is Kristen (she/her), and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who has extensive experience navigating complex systems, all while prioritizing the well-being of my clients at the forefront. I greet counseling clients with enthusiasm and unconditional positive regard and believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount in my work with individuals and families. I am a therapist who has worked in large behavioral health systems, supporting communities, individuals, families, and couples, all while using a person-centered approach.