Family Therapy in Fort Collins, CO

Since 1991 our therapists have provided therapy to a diverse population of clients. We use evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues. Our fees are on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$85. Our therapy is brief, strengths-based, and solution-focused. When you call, we will conduct a brief phone intake and schedule your first appointment. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available for your convenience. We welcome all clients regardless of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, ability, family form, relational status, religion or presenting problem.

I offer virtual therapy in the morning hours of 7-10:30 throughout the week; and Friday and Saturday AM/PM. Sessions are centered around cultivating a calm, clear and collected mind and body to support clients of ALL ages and ALL backgrounds in a grounded and embodied self. I also have a tremendous passion in social justice and JEDI related advocacy alongside clients and community members that identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC. In my work with children, teens, and adults (including parent coaching/skill-building), I seek to understand the sources of struggle and also explore resources and resiliency often found in such stressors.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 25 years of experience. My approach to the therapeutic process is to achieve a rapport with each individual in a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment. My practice focuses on identifying key issues while facilitating each clients transformational process, leading to enhanced healing and inner change for the future In addition, my work with couples facilitates a unique form of communication and rapport between them that enhances their relationship to grow. It is my belief that change occurs on both the conscious and unconscious levels.

I believe healing, growth, and change are achievable for everyone. Using a variety of proven therapeutic techniques, my goal is to empower you to reach your full potential. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), working in the mental health and substance abuse fields for over 16 years. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I bring warmth and acceptance to the therapeutic relationship, coming alongside you wherever you are in your journey.

Come as you are and we will work together to find balance, heal, and make the desired changes in a judgement-free environment.

This is my WY Telehealth profile! Everyone needs a place to talk things through. Whether it’s figuring out how to manage anxiety or depression, deciding whether or not to make a life-changing decision, or dealing with challenging relationships, I make it a goal to provide a judgement-free place to process some of life’s most difficult moments. Learning to ask important questions and take into consideration the factors that are impacting your daily life is a primary focus. I want you to walk away from each session learning a little more about yourself and your world.

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

Addressing issues early can save a lifetime of unrelenting patterns. EMDR is highly effective in relieving past traumas that lend themselves to mental health and substance abuse. As a LPC, Addictions Counselor and Certified EMDR practitioner, I am able to address both mental health and addiction issues in a comprehensive manner. I incorporate mind, body and spirit into my work with clients to assist in healing all aspects of the individual. . My goal is to have each and every client leave each session with a sense of relief and satisfaction. I help individuals gain freedom and peace in ways they thought impossible.

I enjoy working with clients who need some life direction, who want to overcome past issues and stop repeating negative patterns. My goal is to help you attain your highest and best in all the following aspects of your life: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Career, Emotional and Spiritual. We all deal with many challenges / hardships and all deserve a confidant, counselor and coach to help us overcome and thrive! As such, I employ many evidenced based therapeutic techniques, including EMDR.

The majority of clients come to therapy with a problem that’s somehow rooted in relationships, past or present. People's trauma doesn’t usually come from a car accident or natural disaster—somewhere along the line it comes from relationships, either with some other person or group of people. My ideal clients believe their life is not where they want it to be, even if they don’t necessarily know how or why. The things that my ideal clients believe about their experience are what cause misperceptions about who they are and what they’re worth—which keep them from really truly connecting to other people.

With specialized training in trauma and grief, I am here to walk alongside you. When we've experienced pain or loss, we worry that we will never feel like ourselves again. I encourage you that you can heal; those impacted by grief, loss or trauma can feel joy. Together we will discover deep healing. Band aids do not cover deep wounds, and treatment in grief/trauma can help. A caring relationship that fosters personal growth and integration- counseling works! For parents searchIng for their child, it is important that you feel safe with your child's counselor- we will work together!

Have you ever experienced trauma, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? You may notice you have difficulty sleeping, engaging healthy social experiences, have lost empathy for others, experience nightmares or flashbacks, or you may have difficulty performing daily tasks and job duties. Your confidence has tanked, and now you may have difficulty talking with others, showing up to events, or starting/completing tasks you once were excited for. Whether you are in emergency services or a home-maker, there is help available to you! You do not have to suffer.

The journey that led you here most likely hasn't been easy. Getting here is a big step- it takes effort and courage to seek counseling. As your therapist, I create a safe space where we work together to develop tools to better your life. During sessions, I provide insight to help you connect to your genuine motivations and integrate authenticity with your every day choices. Through counseling, I will help you uncover your own natural abilities for healing that can ultimately lead you on a path toward growth and peace.

Let’s work together to lighten your human experience. It is courageous to admit when you need a bit of help. The process of therapy is collaborative, and we are in this together. Progress in life starts with clarity in your mental health and wellbeing. My motivation as a therapist is to offer you a safe space to share and navigate life’s challenges. Together we will tailor where you want to take your journey and how you want to get there. Life transitions, relationships and self-work can feel heavy and isolating. Sessions are client-focused, in a confidential environment where you are encouraged to express and process all emotions.

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Regardless of where you find yourself, you deserve to feel supported, understood, and heard. Life brings us so many seasons. Some seasons can be challenging, making us question our purpose and worth. Other seasons feel permanent, leaving us feeling stuck and hopeless. Or maybe we experience a change, forcing us to shift and transition. My desire is to meet you exactly where you are, no matter the season you find yourself in. I hope to walk with you towards a place of growth as you realize your strengths and self-worth.

My ideal client is seeking clinical support in an effort to create a personally empowered path to long-term emotional wellness. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between their experience and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports a deep understanding of self through small steps taken toward personal goals on a daily basis. Together, we will work to both gain a deeper understanding of your ongoing needs and how you can utilize your personal strengths to overcome these with positivity over your lifetime.

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.

"It's not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us" -Rachel Wolchin.