Family Therapy in Fort Collins, CO

Today, right here, right now, you’re ready to make something more of the limited time you have on this planet of ours. That’s why I’m delighted you’ve found me here. For the past 25 years, I’ve been helping individuals and couples just like you find their way. If you’re here for you, I’ll start by understanding where you’ve been, what you’ve gone through, as well as the harmful stories you’ve been told by others. ‍ Then, I’ll use a compassionate, insightful approach to therapy, and together we’ll break you free to reclaim your natural self, live a relationally rich life, and build a better tomorrow.

Trained in Family Systems, I work with individuals, couples and families. I am client centered and a bit more directive and goal oriented rather than passive. Your time is valuable. I want to see you get results. I offer clients resources and "exercises" to work on between sessions if you desire or you can simply work in sessions if you are too busy (many of us are!). I respect your background, values, beliefs, ethics, faith and what you bring to the process. We will collaborate in this process. You are the expert on YOU but I will give you ideas to help maximize your process.

If you have found yourself at a crossroads in your life or relationship, then I am here to help. I am an individual, couple and family therapist specializing in trauma healing, self-esteem, and transitional difficulties treated both individually as well as in the context of a couple or family. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy and believe that people are geared toward healing and growth. While providing resources and tools for healing, I support clients on their journey towards health and well-being.

Bringing home a new baby is a time filled with joy and happiness, but for some reason you don't feel that way, and find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, irritated, your mind is filled with scary thoughts, or worry that something bad may happen to your baby. Maybe you haven't shared these thoughts with anyone else for fear of judgment or that someone will take your baby away or think you're not fit to be a mother. All of these unwanted thoughts and feelings leave you wondering if you will ever feel yourself again and find relief.

I offer therapy for adolescents and families struggling with a range of issues - mood instability, complicated life transitions, family rupture, addiction and grief and loss. Young adults are being confronted by a complex and changing world that is stressful and confusing. Navigating school, peer relationships and other choices that impact the direction of their lives can be overwhelming. Parents often feel overmatched. Everyone is seeking purpose in his or her life. The therapy I offer is designed to help cultivate an evolution of meaning within the life of each client I serve.

I have a personable style of working with people which allows them to quickly settle into the therapy process. I focus on helping others learn how to rely on their inner resources which will define their true personality and recognize the beliefs or behaviors which hold them back from their full potential. This opens up the process to build new skills, a stronger self esteem, regain self confidence and a real sense of direction. With a renewed sense of personal strength people build healthier, happier relationships with family, friends and coworkers, and pursue vocations with greater success.

Welcome! I am so glad you are ​here. I practice from a highly relational, person-centered philosophy, ​which means I believe you have the wisdom ​and courage you need for your journey inside ​of you already. This heartful approach ​welcomes all parts of the human experience with compassionate curiosity. It ​is my honor to come alongside not as an expert, ​but as a companion, as we discover and explore ​the strength and knowing within.

My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, but often find themselves in the helping profession. Teachers, nurses, veterinarians, and EMTs, those who have a habit of putting others' needs before their own. My clients are often worn out, burnt out, and struggling with how to stay in their profession when they don't have energy or passion anymore. Many often feel guilty because they have a "good life" when you look from the outside and don't understand why they feel the way they do. At this time I an not working with children, however, I also love exploring parenting strategies and helping children succeed through family work

I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.

Stress and conflict can overwhelm us to the point that it impacts all areas of our lives, including our most important relationships. A trained therapist can help you become aware of obstacles that stop you from fully engaging in your life. Finding a counselor who is a good fit is an important part of getting the most from your experience in therapy. I offer a FREE 20 minute consultation to meet and determine if we are a good fit to work together. Together we will create a plan to help you work toward your optimum emotional health in a collaborative and safe environment.

In our lifetime, we find ourselves at many crossroads, and we can feel stuck or at a loss for direction. Whether you're trying to figure out if you're in the best relationship, which career path to take, how to manage difficult family or work relationships, or how to finally make that one big change you've been wanting to make, you're not alone. Life is challenging, the options can feel overwhelming, and it's easy to feel lost and lonely; we've all been there, many times. You don't have to wander and struggle alone; I'm here to guide and support you, and provide ideas, skills, and even scientific research to help you decide.

Most of my training resided in outpatient mental health clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice. My therapeutic interests include the areas of mindfulness, family issues, child and adolescent development, and clinical areas of anxiety, depression, emotional/sexual abuse, and trauma. I have gained valuable experience facilitating art therapy groups for children struggling with social skills as well. I believe in giving children a voice as well as adults and providing a safe space to express themselves. My approach is client and family-centered, focusing on evidence-based therapies, such as CBT and DBT.

Empowering parent's and caregiver's ability to connect with their child in a deep and meaningful way is the central focus of Spencer’s approach to overcoming challenges. This begins when parents/caregivers are able to resolve any challenges in the relationship that may be a barrier to therapy. Once this occurs, caregivers and their child can begin, in a safe and therapeutic environment, to explore the trauma, abuse, neglect, abandonment and loss which are the emotional source to behavioral struggles.

I work with a wide range of clients and issues, however, the clients that benefit the most from working with me are ones who are looking for a partner in therapy. I believe that every person is the most accurate resource to understanding themselves and their world view. I would like to pair my knowledge about mental health with your lived experience and to help you create your own solutions. I provide an inclusive and non-judgmental space for all that walk through my door. Diversity is what creates beauty in this world and as such I strive for cultural sensitivity, body positivity, LGBTQIA+ rights and neurodivergence affirming.

No BS Couples Counseling for Colorado's Business Owners. Therapy at The Couples Workshop is short-term & solutions-focused. I believe problems in life or in your relationship will always happen. Instead of focusing on each problem you are experiencing, let’s work together to develop ways to have better disagreements and to manage that conflict. With your knowledge of what works and hasn’t worked in your relationship, we can create goals that work on effective relationship skills. This is what I consider real solutions for your real life: solutions that help tackle the stresses that will inevitably come.

My belief is that while humans are innately relational beings, relationships are really hard! I help adults and couples create (and stick to!) their boundaries with friends, family, co-workers, and partner(s), grow communication skills, develop emotional understanding & expression, heal from current or past relational trauma, and navigate relational transitions such as separation, welcoming a child, and getting through Thanksgiving dinner!

I have openings! I specialize in couples and families who feel disconnected due to polarizations in their characteristics, including trauma history, personal needs, and other lived experiences that give rise to misunderstandings in relationships. I help you find your way back to each other by creating a sacred space where compromise and collaboration thrive. Together, we will track your unique histories and viewpoints, develop a deep shared understanding of your pattern and each other, and learn the most effective, science-backed communication skills to move your relationship to a safe, intimate, life-enhancing bond. Come with me!

Welcome to my website. My name is Julia Landis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings and I have successfully treated a wide range of problems and concerns that arise in the field of mental health. I have worked as a therapist for more than twenty-five years and have provided individual, family, and couples counseling. I have worked with children and adolescents and their divorced parents experiencing difficulty due to parental loss and divorce. Early in my career I helped young adults change self-destructive behaviors including , substance abuse, and eating disorders.

Choosing to seek therapy takes strength and courage, and you are already showing that within you. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and hope to treat you as such, while providing some additional insight that could be helpful to you. I value respect, honesty, and vulnerability in the work I do.