Therapists in Pueblo, CO

Private Pay -"Trauma is a mental injury, not a mental illness" (Emma McAdam). Healing from trauma is possible, and you're not alone on this journey. As a dedicated trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate through the complexities of single incident and complex trauma. My practice offers virtual therapy sessions licensed in both Colorado and Ohio, making support accessible no matter where you are within these states. Healing is a journey, and with the right tools and support, you can reclaim your life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and I have over 10 years of experience evaluating and treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also have specialized training in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with learning disabilities, intellectual and executive functioning difficulties, developmental challenges, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, as well as neurological and genetic disorders, and anxiety, and mood disorders. I provide guidance for parents, and consultations with educators and schools regarding how to best facilitate the development of children. I also provide psycho-legal consultation in cases related to individuals with developmental disabilities that are involved in the legal system.

As the Owner, Executive Clinical director, and parent to a child with “specialized needs”, Christie understands how important a whole-child approach is when working with children. She believes wholeheartedly, that whole parents raise whole kids! Therefore, so much of what she provides, serves parents too! Her facility, Whole Kids Co. is a multi-disciplinary Counseling and Autism Center. It serves children, teens, and college-aged kids (and their parents too!) through: testing, counseling, ABA, OT, PT, Speech, social groups, nutritional/wellness training, parent training/therapy, and educational advocacy.

I am a therapist and psychologist speaking both English and Mandarin Chinese. I strive to help children, adolescents, and adults achieve their goals and be happy with who they are. I have helped many families with IEP-related evaluations and issues, including learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. I have also helped couples overcome relationship issues including cultural and linguistic barriers. In therapy, I explore the discrepancy between what you want and what you need. You identify what you need, I will help you get there.

Every child is born with a different set of strengths, needs, and challenges. Too often, when challenges and needs are significant, people can be made to feel like they are "broken". This could not be further from the truth. I specialize in helping children and adolescents discover their unique learning and developmental needs and strengths as well as helping children and adolescents overcome trauma and anxiety.

I have worked in the field of psychology since 1993. I received master’s degrees in counseling psychology and sport psychology and have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I specialize in child and adult neuropsychological testing and treatment for challenges such as autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, memory function, head injury, chronic pain, cancer, post-traumatic growth and social and emotional function. I also am a practicing sport psychologist working with athletes, performers, and business organizations toward optimal performance. My services include testing, neurofeedback, biofeedback, integrative health and therapy.

Making the decision to look on this website for a therapist is a big step. I respect and value your commitment to yourself. It can be hard to do something good for yourself, to take up space instead of always giving it away. I work with clients who are working on increasing their self-esteem, who are interested in exploring their identity, values, and needs. I work with clients who have been impacted by that pestering anxiety, depression, or eating disorder voice! I know it's really tough to be louder than that voice! I work with kids, teens, and adults who are figuring out how to cope with ADHD or other learning differences!

I specialize in working with couples, adults, and college students. I also specialize in psychoeducational testing, including ADHD and Learning Disability evaluations. Getting an accurate diagnosis is often a very important step in treating or improving functioning for individuals who experience these difficulties.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with significant experience in treating individuals across the lifespan on a wide range of presenting concerns (i.e., anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, family-of-origin concerns, ethnic/racial diversity issues, and grief/loss). I also have extensive experience in conducting learning disability/ADHD, IMEs, military, N-648/immigration, and International Adoption evaluations. I specialize in employing culturally-sensitive and empirically-validated treatment approaches to assist my clients resolve emotional pain in order to live full and meaningful lives.

I have expertise and passion in comprehensive assessment and support services for children and adolescents with diverse neurodevelopmental strengths and areas of challenge. I strive to create a positive, comfortable evaluation process for your family so that your precious one has access to the supports to help him/her thrive. Collaborating with your child's school, family, and other professionals is very important to me. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Nationally-Certified School Psychologist specializing in assessment of autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, attention-deficit disorder, intellectual disorder, etc.

Katie (she/her) specializes in working with youth and young adults. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients, meeting them where they are in their journey. Her expertise is in addressing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, school-related challenges, life transitions, grief, and divorce. Whether it's transitioning from middle to high school, high school to college, or any major life change, Katie supports clients in learning new ways to adapt to the world around them. She values building meaningful connections with her clients by using a client-centered approach.

Life is hard. We are all fighting our own unique battles. Sometimes these battles are within ourselves, in our relationships with loved ones or with daily challenges that life presents.