Counselors near Aurora, CO

Biography: Hello, my name is Karensa. I grew up in Texas but have now lived in Colorado for 20 Years (love it!). I am happy that you have reached out to find a counselor; that can be a scary step, so you need courage! I would love for us to talk and find out if we would be a good fit. About me: Education: I received a bachelor's degree in Social Work from State University of New York, then a master's degree in Social Work from University of Houston, then completed a fellowship in individual counseling from Baylor College of Medicine. Experience: I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric clinics and residential facilities, with end of life and loss and grief issues in a hospice setting, in a human services organization with foster and adoptive parents, in programs assisting military members and their spouses and children, and for many years now in private practice around issues running the gamut of life, from relationships (friend conflicts, marital issues, divorce, coparenting) , depression, healing from abuse or trauma, to grief and loss and one's own mortality. My style is interactive and open to feedback about what works for You and what doesn't. I use modalities of cognitive-behavioral, emotionally based, family of origin issues, and psychodynamic. I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. I am(I Hope I am!) warm, compassionate, honest and non-judgmental. I look forward to speaking with you in your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.

Biography: I grew up in Iowa, went to college and then joined the Army. I served in Germany as well as many locations in the US. I knew there was a big world out there, and I couldn't wait to see it. I moved to Colorado after I returned from Germany. I volunteer at an equine rescue and rehab where I help care for the horses by cleaning the barns, paddocks and helping to socialize them. I have a certificate in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I am licensed in Colorado with over 15 years of professional Social Work experience in community mental health settings. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, relationship issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am able to provide services to those residing in Missouri, Colorado, and Florida. I have many years of experience in helping individuals to manage and overcome their challenges and learn to create the fulfilling lives they are seeking. It is my goal to help guide you through whatever you're facing so that you don't have to walk through it alone. In counseling, I strive to first understand what you are experiencing and provide a source of support. Once we have identified the areas that you would like to work on, we will discuss the best path to move you closer to your goals. Often, that includes a combination of drawing upon the strengths you already possess, incorporating additional knowledge and tools, and utilizing the support and guidance around you to move forward. If you are ready to start this journey, I look forward to working with you!

Biography: Aloha my name is Summer Batini I am an LPC in Colorado. I have been licensed for 6 years, but have been working in the field for over 20 . What a year right! Lets take a step together in the right direction with coping skills and a different perspective. Life can be difficult, and sometimes just horrible. Together we can make it a little less yucky and a lot more stress free.

Biography: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with a degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family therapy from Capella University. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, gender identity, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is calm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic/holistic, solution-focused, mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior therapies. I also practice Emotionally focused Couples therapy and Gottman Method. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My husband and I recently moved back to Iowa after living in Colorado for the past 9 years. We have 2 children and 3 dogs, a few cats, goats, chickens and ducks. We love the outdoors and try to spend as much time in it as we can. We enjoy hiking, camping, snowboarding, snowshoeing, having family bike rides, and just soaking up the fresh air, sights and sun! I also enjoy baking, photography, and learning new things. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: My name is Aaron (he/him). I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with over a decade of professional work experience in the health and mental health space. My deep passion is to bring hope to individuals on their journey to rediscovering themselves. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, aging issues, LGBTQIA2S+ related issues, coping with grief and loss, and issues around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My approach in the therapy space is to be curious and open. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and love to integrate nature-based interventions (eco-therapy) into my work. In addition, I am a registered yoga teacher and work to incorporate concepts of mind/body connection and breathwork into our sessions to increase awareness of arousal and self-regulation. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I look forward to partnering on this journey with you! Please note that I am currently only doing therapy on Monday and Wednesday.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: Chuck specializes in working with relationships and family conflict, including blended family, money, intimacy, and communication issues. He finds working with distressed couples especially rewarding. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Chuck understands the stressors military and dependents face. He is also familiar with the law enforcement community. In addition to a Master's in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling, Chuck holds a Master's in Business Administration, which helps when working with the "business side" of marriage & family. Chuck uses a curriculum that he developed over time designed to facilitate communication (exchanging listening and respect), understand differences, meet needs, identify strengths, define roles, build intimacy, resolve conflict, and set boundaries with internal and external threats to the relationship(s). Given the stressors couples face today (technology, social media, etc.) as never before, managing these threats has become essential to "tipping the scale" in favor of marriage. He will almost always assign homework. Chuck requires that at least the first session be conducted via videoconferencing, and may want to continue that modality until the "therapist-client relationship" has been established, per telehealth best practices. As a family-systems therapist, Chuck enjoys having the whole family present for the first session whenever possible. He likes to learn all the members, their roles in the family system and the family story. He has found that generational legacies can be very powerful. Chuck believes that we must be the authors of our own stories and choose our paths. Many people instinctively know the path that they want to be on, but are stuck in maladaptive patterns rooted in the past. As a counselor, Chuck is more directive than most and uses Milan Systemic theory as a framework. As a first step he will ask you to fill in the blank "The problem that I'm having in my (family, life, relationship, etc.) is" The more brief and specific you can be in this "problem statement" the more likely you and Chuck will be to resolve that problem. Next, you and Chuck will write a "better statement." Again filling in the blank "The problem will be better when" As with the problem statement, the more brief and specific you can be, the more likely you will be to resolve the problem. As insight is gained and progress made toward the "better," the problem and better statements are refined as a work-in-progress. Chuck incorporates "mindfulness" from Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and lessons learned from practicing yoga into his work. Mindfulness teaches observing emotions as a scientist observes phenomena in nature without judgment, and living in the moment. Chuck was married for 29 years, divorced, and is now engaged to the woman of his dreams. So, he can probably relate to whatever you (and your family) are going through. As a blended family-to-be, they have a 28 year-old son who served in the United States Navy, and is currently living on the east coast. Chuck has a four year-old son in heaven, giving him the empathy for those who have suffered a loss, which can only come from personal experience. Chuck holds a Master's degree in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling from the University of San Diego, and is independently licensed as an LPC in Colorado (2400), and in Texas (77267). He is also licensed as an LPCC in New Mexico (0734). Currently, Chuck's "office" day for Telehealth Video sessions is on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, only. He can respond to Messaging on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, only. Chuck does not use Chat or Phone.

Biography: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Colorado. I have 32 years of professional work experience in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services treating adults and families with a variety of presenting issues, including stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, career challenges and depression. My experience is varied and across settings as I have provided individual therapy in a community health center, substance use treatment centers, employee assistance program and mental health services in a hospital setting. My therapy style is warm, interactive, and solution focused. I approach the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity, compassion and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors. My therapy approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family systems, Mindfulness, Addiction Recovery and Psycho-education. I will meet you where you are in your counseling journey and we will work collaboratively on your treatment goals. Whether you are working for symptom relief, enlightenment and/or improved function, my hope is to work together to achieve your therapy goals. I believe you are the the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: I am licensed in Texas with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: Finding the right therapist who can meet your needs can be a daunting task. Therapy is about providing a safe place for self-exploration. Clients seek therapy because they want some answers to variety of issues like life transition, grief, loss, cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues. Perhaps, you want to change your thinking and behavior patterns, improve your mood, develop healthy coping and social skills. Well, my goal is to meet you where you, help you navigate some of the salient issues that you seek answers to. I do not have all the answers but I will surely be honest with and treat you with unconditional positive regard. I have worked with formerly incarcerated clients and several clients from underserved communities helping them address their wide range issues such as Anxiety, anger, depression life transition , addiction issues, suicide thoughts, relationship issues and sexual behavior problems. I will walk alongside with to help you find solutions to the answers you seek Learning is a life long learning. A journey to a thousand mile begins with a single step we take. You have taken that bold step towards your transformation. Your perspective and experiences will be incorporated in this therapeutic alliance. Let me be your partner in your rebound. I work flexible hours and mostly available in the evenings via telehealth. Specialty ADHD Addiction Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Chronic Impulsivity Chronic Pain Chronic Relapse Coping Skills Depression

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 12 years of professional work experience. I also have a history of working in a nursing home setting as a Social Services Director of 10 years. I have experience in helping clients with lgbt-related issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: Hello, I am Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and Colorado. I am bilingual (Spanish) and have a passion for working with people. I believe that every human is capable of self-discovery, change and growth. I collaborate with clients to create reasonable, attainable goals for positive life change. My academic credentials are supported by 20+ years of clinical and youth advocacy experiences in higher education, non-profit community-based programs, inpatient residential care settings and private practice. I work with all ages, from very young children through older adults. My extensive experience allows me to work successfully with a diverse array of clients. I am comfortable with people from a wide variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. I recognize that each person's situation is unique. In order to meet your needs, I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches. Let's work together and help you reach your fullest potential!

Biography: My focus is working with adults using a person-centered approach to help people identify their strengths and navigate life's various challenges and facilitate personal growth. I appreciate each person as an individual, providing a safe, empathetic space to share their experiences. I am dedicated to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space for people to feel comfortable & safe to explore thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I will meet you where you are in your journey and work with you to identify your individual strengths and how to best navigate your challenges, whatever they may be. I focus on each person as an individual, using an integrative approach to meet your unique needs and goals. I am an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), in Colorado. I have extensive experience working with adults who are living with chronic illness. I also have experience working with adults living with a variety of disabilities. My most recent experience was working with individuals impacted by Multiple Sclerosis using Solution Focused, Strengths Based and Person Centered Approaches to address each individual's needs. My focus is working with adults using a person centered approach to help people identify , emphasize and leverage their strengths to navigate life's various challenges and facilitate personal growth. We will work together to explore your challenges and identify practical problem solving & coping skills. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado with over 9 years of experience working as a mental and behavioral health counselor. Additionally, I have a long, 30+ year personal and educational background in family dynamics, substance abuse, and finding purpose and making meaning. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance abuse/improving coping skills, and building motivation and purpose. My therapy style is warm, interactive and person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with experience in providing therapy and coaching to clients. I have worked with clients from ages 10 and up with a multitude of presenting issues such as developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, PTSD, self-esteem and self-identity issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. I came to the game late, getting my Bachelors and Masters in my 40's. I spent a lot of time in the business world, hiring, training and mentoring and I bring much of that experience to my therapy. I have worked with adolescents and adults that have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I have a varied experience coaching and mentoring young adults, women and single parents, both men and women. My experience is multifaceted working with individuals, families and parents separately. I believe the greatest agent of change is the relationship. Whether it is the relationship you have with a therapist, your spiritual relationship or a relationship with others. Relationships provide powerful impact for good and for bad. My focus in therapy is to meet a client where they are with unconditional positive regard and to use an approach that will work best as we work toward meeting therapy goals. With my experience, I truly believe I can help people heal their relationships and work through the struggles they face. I am here to support you through your journey.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and coping with life changes. I also have experience working with relationship issues and family conflicts. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am a family and individual therapist licensed in Louisiana and Texas. I have 27 years of experience working as a clinical social worker. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, and relationship issues. I am the author of Journaling My Truth, a therapy inspired journaling poetry workbook to encourage and motivate you to speak your truth. My therapy style is interactive and very compassionate. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused and acceptance and commitment therapy. Your treatment plan will be unique to your individual needs. You have taken the first step!! Congratulations! I am here to support you and empower you to speak your truth to be the best you that you can be!

Biography: I am a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, sexual issues, and stresses related to involvement in the criminal justice system. I also helped many people who have experienced physical, sexual trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm, motivational, supportive and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, an open mind, and compassion. I find that my clients are the experts of their lives and my role is to help support, educate and motivate them to find their own path to happiness. I enjoy keeping a light-hearted approach and find that maintaining a sense of humor with difficult situations makes them easier to talk about. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and trauma-informed therapy techniques. I will tailor our dialoge and treatment plan to meet your unique goals and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. My availability for live and phone sessions changes week to week, so if you don't see a time slot that works for you please message me so I can provide more options. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: In my practice I use a person-centered approach, coupled with empathy and unconditional positive regard for you and your life history. I have a great deal of experience helping clients with a wide variety of challenges including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief associated with with different types of losses including death and divorce. I also have many years experience working with those who struggle with substance abuse and the various ramifications that are associated. I have extensive experience in working with individuals that are struggling with issues associated with sex, sexual abuse, and sexual identity. I want to help you discover the most happy and healthy life you can.

Biography: I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, and trauma. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I look forward to working with you!

Biography: Hello and welcome! I am an LCSW based in Colorado with 15 years of experience in higher education supporting young adults and their mental health as well as in the hospital setting as a medical social worker. I have my BSW from Gordon College and my MSW from the University of Denver. I have worked with clients on a range of issues including stress and anxiety management, career challenges or goals, grief and loss, end-of-life and hospice, patients and caregivers journeying through a medical crisis, and relationship issues. My style is warm and engaging and I desire to develop a trusting relationship to best support you in your mental health and wellness goals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution -focused therapies in order empower you to determine your goals and solutions towards your healthier future. It takes a lot of courage to both acknowledge and invite someone into your journey towards mental health wellness. I count that as a privilege and honor. I look forward to supporting your path towards health and wholeness by exploring your past, acknowledging your present, and planning towards your bright future. You are not alone and I look forward to working with you!

Biography: I am a licensed professional in Colorado with 8 years of experience. I specialize in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I am committed to treating everyone with respect, empathy, and kindness. I will customize our conversations and treatment plan to address your individual needs. It takes strength to pursue a more fulfilling and joyful life and to take those initial steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you throughout that process.

Biography: Please read below. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience in a variety of settings. I have worked with veterans who have chronic, complex PTSD, both combat and Military sexual trauma, addictions. and couples/families. In my career, I was part of a team who focused on trauma due to military sexual assault. I have developed curriculum for psychoeducational classes, which involve how PTSD affects one's life, self-esteem, and drug/alcohol abuse. My strongest expertise is in Trauma with co-occurring diagnosis, e.g. anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coming to terms with religious/moral conflict. I invite you to schedule an appointment with me. I will respond within 24-48 business hours. I look forward to hearing from you. Quote: "Your past does not have to control your present or future, or define who you are." "Let go and become the person you dream of being." -Anonymous-

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & executive and professional coaching. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: Life can be hard, and we all face challenges inevitably--some deep and profound, others simpler and more superficial--but feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. It's my goal to help you discover solutions that are right for you. I provide individual, family, and couple counseling, children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I welcome all individuals regardless of gender, religion, sexual preference, or race. I provide Therapy for youth and adolescents who have risk factors that could lead to poor school performance, school drop-out, gang involvement, underage drinking, disruptive behavior in school/home/community, or juvenile incarceration.

Biography: I am a sex positive Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, employment issues, religion trauma, ADHD, aging, death and dying, end of life planning, family issues, communication struggles, caregiving stressors, navigating life changes and addiction. It is my goal to support & empower you in your mental health journey and I look forward to connecting with you to see how we may be able to work together to that end.

Biography: Hello! I am a License Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I am also a Veteran of the United States Air Force. I spent the past four years working in an inpatient program for men coming out of prison and into community corrections. It has taught me about the will and drive to overcome addictions and family history/traumas. The men I worked with inspired me everyday. My approach to counseling is person centered. You are in charge of what you want to work on. I am an expert of the process of change, but not on you. When we challenge our thoughts, our behavior and actions will change. This is usually the way I would challenge someone who would like to change whatever is causing them discomfort. I don't give advice as that is not what therapists do. I work with you and help guide you to a better understanding of your issue and then we work together to find a plan to fix the discomfort you were experiencing. I look forward to having the chance to work with you!

Biography: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Colorado. I received specialized training as a fellow at Stanford Children's and Adult Hospitals. I understand that starting therapy can be daunting, but I am here to listen to my client's needs without judgement and incorporate your goals to establish a holistic treatment plan to address your individual situation. My counseling style revolves around authenticity and genuine interaction. Treatment begins with mutual respect, compassion, and where you currently are in your life. My approach combines ACT, motivational interviewing, and task-centered therapies. Best of luck in your search for counseling options, and look forward to working with you!

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 45 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: As a therapist with 20 years experience I am versed in multiple modalities of working with people. I have dual licensure in the areas of mental health and substance use. I also have specialized training to work with gambling disorders. I believe in the medical model of disease and work with clients to reduce stigma attached to these diagnosis. Believing the the medical model is only part of my practice though. Healing is holistic and there are many parts to getting well. I am a trained EMDR therapist and enjoy using this modality. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, it is a different way of working with people than traditional talk therapy. I am trained in several different protocols for EMDR including trauma as well as addiction. I like people and I want to help end suffering in people's lives. It would be a honored to walk with you on this journey.

Care Philosophy: Certified in EMDR Trauma based Therapy, Spiritual Counseling, and also available for consultation.

Biography: My name is Tess and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado with 4 years of experience. My goal is to create a space where those I work with are not labeling themselves or seeing themselves as "broken" or "the problem," or for them to feel powerless in their circumstances and behavior patterns. Instead of asking what you did wrong, we should be asking what you have done right to make it this far. How have you survived? That is no small feat and it should be celebrated! I believe that by focusing on your strengths we can shift the narrative and tap into your innate ability to heal and make positive, lasting change. Additionally, I believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to assist you in embracing and gaining confidence in being the expert in your life. I will work alongside you to explore your experiences and interactions, assist you in gaining understanding of the meaning you give to those experiences and, in turn, how that influences how you see yourself and the world. I believe that we become the stories we tell ourselves. Once we stop telling the story of how much it hurt, and instead begin to the tell the story of our strengths and how we survived, then we can fully heal. Primarily, I have worked with clients who feel challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, attachment issues, eating disorders, and abuse. I approach each client with authenticity, honesty, respect, humor and empathy to create a safe space in which real insight can be gained and lasting change can occur. Additionally, I specialize in utilizing creative interventions and approaches that are tailored to each of my clients, such as art, music and experiential activities alongside traditional talk therapy. I recognize that therapy and taking the step to heal can seem frightening and exhausting. As such, I take great care to go at your pace and to celebrate the bravery and strength that you have displayed in taking this first step! I am excited to meet you and hear your story.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, bipolar disorder, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I'm a psychotherapist in private practice - licensed in Colorado - with a combined 16 years of both therapy-based and professional work experience. My graduate degree is in clinical social work from New York University (NYU). I also hold a BA in Psychology from UCLA, as well as a health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). I have experience helping clients with relationship issues, health and wellness concerns, family conflicts, marriage and parenting challenges, women's issues, aging and mid-life support, as well as stress, sleep, and generalized anxiety management. I believe that you are the expert of your own story, and that you have many strengths that will assist you in understanding and managing life's challenges. Taking the first step to sign-up for therapy can take courage. I'm proud of you for getting started, and look forward to working with you!

Biography: My mission is to provide clients and organizations innovative interventions and therapeutic systems to guide them to optimum functioning. Services include an array of modalities and processes such as Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Some of the Clinical roles I have held are; Manager of Clinical Operations t All Points North Lodge, Clinical Program Manager at Rock Springs Help for Heroes, Clinical Program Manager at Highland Springs and Inpatient clinical therapist at Cleveland Clinic For more details of my professional services please visit https://www.ascendingroot.com/

Biography: I am a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with over 10 years' experience working as a mental health therapist. I received a bachelor's in psychology in 2006 and master's in clinical Mental Health from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2010. I have worked with the English and Spanish speaking civilian and military population in a variety of areas, some of which are: couples counseling, family counseling, parenting, blended families, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), domestic violence, communication skills, depression, anxiety, emotional and sexual abuse, life changes, divorce, immigration, addictions, and military individual and family issues. My style is accepting, encouraging and welcoming. Together we will build an emotionally safe place for you to process, grow and improve yourself and your life. Seeking help often takes courage. Yet it is a personal investment that is often extremely rewarding and satisfying. So, congratulations on your decision to embark on this journey of self-improvement. I believe your efforts for positive change are bound to reward you in profound ways.

Biography: Hi. My name is Sandra DeCarolis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor in Colorado. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from CU Denver and a Master's degree in Counseling from Regis University in Denver. I am also a Certified Trauma Informed Care Practitioner. I have worked with a variety of clients ages 16 - 100 that present with a variety of issues and concerns including but not limited to: trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, mood disorders and substance abuse. Or, they may be dealing with communication issues, self-esteem or social anxiety problems. I am integrative in my approach to therapy in that I utilize Person Centered, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to assist during the sessions; whatever feels appropriate. My treatment approach is based on developing a therapeutic relationship with the client that has its foundation in trust. I will also utilize your strengths to help you achieve your desired changes and treatment goals. I believe people have enormous potential and it is my desire to help them achieve the happiness, wholeness and the balance they desire in their lives by facilitating awareness and by introducing them to a variety of coping skills that they can utilize in times of duress. I applaud your courage for reaching out for assistance and I look forward to witnessing your healing and evolution.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: Therapy provides the powerful opportunity to connect with another person who knows what it's like to experience suffering but who also knows the way through it. It's easy to feel alone during the painful parts of life such as when others hurt us, we let ourselves down, or plans don't play out the way we hoped, but the reality is that all of us can relate to these moments because they are part of the human experience. As a fellow human, I can empathize with your suffering. As a therapist, I can help alleviate it with evidence-based treatments tailored to you. I am honored to have been working in mental health for almost ten years now. I have gained a wide variety of experience during that time working with different emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges among adults, children, and families. I have a special place in my heart for working with fear-based symptoms like anxiety and trauma, which is why I specialize in treating those conditions. We all need and deserve to feel safe within ourselves and our surroundings, and I am passionate about building that sense of safety for others who are missing it. If you choose to work with me, you will be met with non-judgment, empathy, compassion, and a playful sense of humor when appropriate. I value a collaborative approach to therapy where I trust in you as the expert on yourself to help me guide our therapeutic process in the right direction. I am hopeful that together we can begin to bridge the gap between where you are and where you would like to be.

Biography: I believe there are times in each person's life where they need to reach out to someone to work through past and current life events. I would like to provide a place where you can explore these events while feeling supported through those times! My name is Tammy Bonnici, I am a Colorado based Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my Masters in Community Counseling at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. In addition, I am licensed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor. Through the years, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma (mental and physical abuse), and anger management. I believe each individual has the ability to heal and create new life experiences. I use a cognitive behavioral approach and will meet you where you are at in your process. My approach to therapy is compassionate, non-judgmental, open minded and honest throughout the process as we figure out what you want, and help you achieve your goals. I also ensure to provide an experience specifically tailored to your individual needs. I am here when you are ready to get started.

Biography: When you feel like you're spinning your wheels, therapy can provide traction you need to get your life moving forward. Therapy can help you learn how to stop struggling with creative stagnation, worry, self-doubt, lack of motivation, loneliness, homesickness, or the pain of loss. Therapy can help get you unstuck from repeated struggles with yourself and difficulties with others. In our meetings, you and I will work together to identify roadblocks that keep holding you back. I will assist you in creating permanent strategies for getting past those roadblocks, empowering you to: * Navigate life's transitions with clarity and intention * Strengthen relationships, improve communication, and cultivate more meaningful connections * Process grief and come to peace with losses * Foster resilience and mental toughness to face challenges with determination * Tap into creative problem-solving and deep artistry * Embody your core values and show up for life with integrity and purpose Together, we will work on unlocking your potential to build a more complete, fulfilling, dynamic, and purposeful life. I am available for live sessions (video or phone) from early morning through afternoon on weekdays. Early risers, take note! Depending on the day, I may have morning appointments available as early as 5:00 AM Pacific/6:00 AM Mountain/7:00 AM Central/8:00 AM Eastern, and sometimes earlier. I am licensed to provide therapy when you are physically located in California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, or Maine.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am a licensed therapist in the state of Colorado with over 20 years of experience working with young adults, children, and families. I have worked in several orphanages, residential treatment centers, and addiction treatment centers and have counseled hundreds of children and families in the elementary and middle school setting and private sector. I have helped many who have experienced emotional and physical abuse. I have helped young adults with low self-esteem, eating disorders, academic and learning concerns, and depression. I have worked with parents to increase communication with their children and or child and to build stronger relationships. My therapy style is interactive, warm, compassionate, strength-based, and reliable. I believe everyone is authentic and can discover their strengths to thrive in an ever-changing and complex world. My areas of specialization include: Divorce, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, attachment, and trauma My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused therapy, expressive therapy, humanistic, and motivational interviewing. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the steps toward change. I look forward to working with you and supporting your journey toward a deeper understanding of what matters the most to you and greater happiness. You are worth it!

Biography: Thank you for taking the moment to get to know me as a therapist. I have been working in mental health for the past 15 years serving men and women of our military for the past 15 years. I joined the Army in 1999 as a mental health tech. I completed my undergraduate while in the Army and continued my education during my enlistment. Since my enlistment I have completed my MSW and licensing requirements for Colorado and North Carolina. I have completed an additional tour of duty as an Army Officer and active duty Social Worker. I have completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. I have provided trauma based therapies and substance abuse treatment to our Veterans. I have provided specialized treatment for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. I believe in honoring were my clients are at this point and time in their life and support them in the process of healing and moving beyond their past.

Biography: Welcome! My name is James Cameron, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas and LPC in Colorado. In addition to holding another license in Texas and a national license. I have been privileged to work with people through a wide range of concerns both personal and professional. Beyond the supervision and instruction required for licensure several opportunities to study and learn from leaders in the field, both in America and internationally, have come my way. I started my licensed journey in 1999 and have continued growing skills ever since then. Looking forward to serving you. My therapy style involves treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Labels, while good to provide broad ideas of issues, do little to express your individual situation. Once established your services will be tailored to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to the privilege of working with you!

Biography: I am a licensed clinical professional in Colorado with diverse experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & eating disorders. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My practice offers a space where you can speak openly, without judgement. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Biography: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Colorado and New Mexico. I specialize in grief, loss and life transition counseling. I have worked in acute care hospital settings, plus palliative and hospice care organizations for many years helping families and individuals at pivotal points in their life. I have a special interest and experience in older adults as they face difficult challenges and decisions regarding advanced care planning, and downsizing. Often people face isolation, loss of independence and increased independence on others, all at the same time. I understand these life transitions can happen in a moment, and are often paired with a traumatic life event. I start by learning your story, in your words, at your pace. Curiosity leads the conversation and often results in feeling heard and seen as you truly are, not as you think others expect you to be. Through greater understanding of ourselves and what motivates us, we can often find new or renewed interest and joy in our life. It takes courage to acknowledge the range of feelings that accompany loss, grief and life transitions. Feelings of overwhelm can mix with feeling dull and unable to find joy in our lives. I understand these feeling first hand and know the value of seeking help with moving through uncomfortable, painful times in our lives. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you as you work through difficult, sad or confusing times in your life.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: Hello and Welcome, In my experience, people seek counseling for many different reasons. Although life can be challenging and sometimes difficult, I believe that with support and effective strategies, we can all find a way to thrive in any situation at any stage of life. There are times when we need help processing losses and painful situations as well and I believe therapy can help anyone find relief from pain in these distressing situations. Through non-judgmental and supportive listening it may be possible to help you identify the causes of your distress as well as to explore strengths you can use to improve your overall sense of well-being when life's difficulties confuse and overwhelm you. The use of long term and short term goals can also be very helpful for anyone in determining treatment strategies and the direction of therapy. I have found Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to be very effective in strengthening self-esteem and confidence, as well as increasing independence, and in improving decision making, relationship health, emotion regulation, and a more positive mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very effective in helping you to identify and replace damaging, distressing and ineffective thinking patterns with those that can help you achieve your goals in life and improve your emotional health. My name is Toni Kooy and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I have been working in the substance abuse and mental health field since 2004. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling, both, from the University of Colorado. I have worked with clients primarily, in the rural and urban community mental health center setting and have worked with a variety of clients from the age of 4 years old to the age of 80 years old . I have extensive training and experience with clients who struggle with problems related to mood and emotions as well as trauma and grief. I have received extensive training in trauma, which included EMDR. Thus, I have worked with many clients who were experiencing the symptoms of trauma in my past employment. In the past, I have worked as a musician, a construction worker, a nanny, a home-maker, and an assembly worker as well as my current 21-year career as a therapist, so I bring a varied and non-judgmental life perspective to the therapeutic process as well as a flexible schedule. You have already gained insight into your situation and have utilized strength to seek help. If you would like to continue in your journey toward a life in which you can thrive, I would be honored to join you in your walk.

Biography: Hello my name is Nikki and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I have a B.S in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University, as well as hundreds of hours of continuing education. I have worked in the field of counseling for the over 23 years. I started working in the field of substance abuse and domestic violence and then went on to get my master's degree in Education and Human Resources. I have been providing services for individuals, families and kids of all ages. I have experience working with parents who are struggling with extreme behaviors with their children, trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression and people who are seeking career transitions. I use a client centered approach and focus on your treatment goals using your individual strengths to help you accomplish your goals. I enjoy working with a diverse population of adults from all ages. I am married and a mother to two very amazing kids. I have two cats a dog so my house is always busy. My family loves adventures so we spend most of our summers traveling. I think it is important for my kids to grow up learning about other cultures and I want to give them experiences that last a lifetime. Asking for help is never easy and I feel truly honored when individuals trust me to guide them in their time of need. I am very open, non-judgmental, compassionate and easy to talk to. I look forward to the opportunity to work together.

Biography: My name is Hannah and I knew that I wanted to be a counselor by the time that I was in 8th grade. I went through my undergraduate program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs for Communications and Psychology. Then I continued on to my Masters program for Counseling and Human Services with an emphasis in School Counseling at UCCS as well. Along the way I have worked with various age ranges of students in the school system and with first year college students. After graduation I became a school counselor in Denver and then in Colorado Springs the following year. Throughout my experience as a school counselor I found that I wanted to become a clinical counselor out in the field to create different change. Throughout the process of receiving my LPC I was experiencing some of my own depression after one of my high school freshman students committed suicide. Through my recovery and therapy I found yoga as a healing modality that complimented my therapeutic healing and knew that I wanted to spread and share that type of mind-body healing with everyone. Through yoga and counseling I now work to help people find the connection with their mental health and body awareness in a safe space to grow, learn, heal, experience, and observe themselves in this capacity. I teach yoga for depression and anxiety in the community and at treatment centers for addiction/substance abuse, and with teens in recovery. My approach to healing has a combination of Rogerian, Jungian, solution focused brief therapy and body healing theory. I am a certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and am also a Reiki healer. I believe that I can help people who are willing to help themselves and are ready to put in the effort to change. I believe that the connection of mind and body helps people to release stress and trauma that is held in the tissues of the body and to fully recover and heal from the root cause. I am here to meet clients where they are at, provide a safe space, and to help clients grow and learn in this healing process together. I am a firm believer that every teacher is also a student so I strive to be curious and open to what I can learn from each individual that I meet. **On this platform, per BetterHelp terms and conditions, I am not able to make a formal diagnosis for you. I am unable to provide letters for the courts, insurance, child custody issues, emotional support animals, etc. Please let me know if you need referrals or suggestions for what to do if you are in need of something that I am not able to provide.

Biography: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. Over the past 10 years, I've gained experience working with a wide range of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Regardless of what is keeping you feeling stuck in negative emotional patterns and behaviors, there is a way out. I believe in the body and brain's natural capacity to heal and will work alongside you to develop and utilize through resources. My approach is individualized and collaborative to your experience and needs. I offer a non-judgmental, safe environment to explore these experience and work towards growth and healing. I bring empathy, information, respect, and humor to the therapeutic relationship I am also trained and experienced in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family System, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, & self esteem. I also have experience working with confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am licensed in Colorado and New Mexico with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: I am a licensed Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Colorado with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach to therapy varies based on client's needs. I strive to empower clients to develop skills that can address and positively impact their area of concern in a meaningful manner. I value client's insight and respect their right to self determination while providing options and support based on their needs. I also strive to meet my clients where they are and to respect their life experiences. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Sincerely, Melinda A. Perry, LCSW