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J.P. Mertens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
As a counselor, I seek to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, valued, and honored. My style is very relational, collaborative, encouraging, and empowering using evidence-based models of therapeutic care. I feel that people can bring their frustrations, anger, fears, sadness, anxiety, ambivalence, and dissatisfaction into the counseling process. Throughout my 25 year career, I have been so fortunate to walk thousands of people through painful circumstances to experience necessary hope and healing in life.
As a counselor, I seek to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, valued, and honored. My style is very relational, collaborative, encouraging, and empowering using evidence-based models of therapeutic care. I feel that people can bring their frustrations, anger, fears, sadness, anxiety, ambivalence, and dissatisfaction into the counseling process. Throughout my 25 year career, I have been so fortunate to walk thousands of people through painful circumstances to experience necessary hope and healing in life.
(719) 625-8929 View (719) 625-8929
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Healing Harbor Counseling Teresa Sahhar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFTC, NCC
Verified Verified
You feel like you’ve grown apart. It’s almost like you’re living two separate lives - and you used to be so close. Now you argue about the same things over and over again. It's so hard to communicate. It seems like you can’t ever get this person you fell in love with to hear you anymore. You never expected to feel so much pain when you first fell in love. But, you do. And you don’t want to feel it anymore. Neither of you do. You both know something has to change. And you cant wait anymore. It's time to do something.
You feel like you’ve grown apart. It’s almost like you’re living two separate lives - and you used to be so close. Now you argue about the same things over and over again. It's so hard to communicate. It seems like you can’t ever get this person you fell in love with to hear you anymore. You never expected to feel so much pain when you first fell in love. But, you do. And you don’t want to feel it anymore. Neither of you do. You both know something has to change. And you cant wait anymore. It's time to do something.
(719) 722-3198 View (719) 722-3198
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Tory L. White
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFTC, EMDR
Not Verified Not Verified
Your strengths matter! We all need to be reminded of our value and the strength we attain from life's challenges. Getting help doesn't mean that you've failed; it simply means that you are not alone. We utilize tools to help you with: BALANCE, HEALING, INTEGRATION, & WHOLENESS. Let us help you make the positive changes you want in your life. Start your creative journey today by taking time for yourself by discovering a new path to a great life! You are not your past or negative labels. You will smile again.
Your strengths matter! We all need to be reminded of our value and the strength we attain from life's challenges. Getting help doesn't mean that you've failed; it simply means that you are not alone. We utilize tools to help you with: BALANCE, HEALING, INTEGRATION, & WHOLENESS. Let us help you make the positive changes you want in your life. Start your creative journey today by taking time for yourself by discovering a new path to a great life! You are not your past or negative labels. You will smile again.
(719) 497-0691 View (719) 497-0691
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Carissa Gallardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Welcome to my practice. As a dedicated licensed clinician with 20 years of experience, I'm here to guide you through life's challenges while fostering healing and growth. Whether it's addressing past wounds, navigating parenthood, strengthening bonds or creating meaning, my compassionate approach meets your unique needs. Together, we'll embark on this journey toward positive change while integrating mind, body, and spirit, In a safe and validating environment, we'll work toward increasing self-understanding, improving decision-making, and creating the life you desire—a life worth living.
Welcome to my practice. As a dedicated licensed clinician with 20 years of experience, I'm here to guide you through life's challenges while fostering healing and growth. Whether it's addressing past wounds, navigating parenthood, strengthening bonds or creating meaning, my compassionate approach meets your unique needs. Together, we'll embark on this journey toward positive change while integrating mind, body, and spirit, In a safe and validating environment, we'll work toward increasing self-understanding, improving decision-making, and creating the life you desire—a life worth living.
(818) 293-2182 View (818) 293-2182
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Yale Kushner
Counselor, MA, LMHC , LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I provide individual, group and couples counseling in person or online. Since being licensed I have had additional training and am currently a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) Alcohol/Chemical Dependency. I have been married for 44 years, raised 4 healthy adults and enjoy my grandchildren. I have lived in the Middle East and France, traveled to 44 countries and know from experience that at times, life can be very challenging.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I provide individual, group and couples counseling in person or online. Since being licensed I have had additional training and am currently a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) Alcohol/Chemical Dependency. I have been married for 44 years, raised 4 healthy adults and enjoy my grandchildren. I have lived in the Middle East and France, traveled to 44 countries and know from experience that at times, life can be very challenging.
(719) 631-2911 View (719) 631-2911
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Nicole DeHerrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help individuals, families, and couples navigate their way through difficult times. I offer support around mental health struggles, relationships, low self esteem, finding direction and meaning, along with other hurdles that we may encounter on our journey through life.
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help individuals, families, and couples navigate their way through difficult times. I offer support around mental health struggles, relationships, low self esteem, finding direction and meaning, along with other hurdles that we may encounter on our journey through life.
(303) 816-8051 View (303) 816-8051
Photo of Paula Powell, Marriage & Family Therapist in 80923, CO
Paula Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Feeling like you just can’t do it anymore? You and your partner are caught in the cycle of chasing or backing away. We all get caught in our cycles within our relationships. And sometimes we are so caught in the havoc that we just don’t know what to do anymore to make things better. We begin to feel hopeless and don’t seem to find the right words without getting into another fight. The round and round never seems to stop. We all need our partners to be accessible to us, responsive to our needs, and engaged with us. We all need to know the answer to ‘Are you there for me?’ The answer may confirm our worst fears.
Feeling like you just can’t do it anymore? You and your partner are caught in the cycle of chasing or backing away. We all get caught in our cycles within our relationships. And sometimes we are so caught in the havoc that we just don’t know what to do anymore to make things better. We begin to feel hopeless and don’t seem to find the right words without getting into another fight. The round and round never seems to stop. We all need our partners to be accessible to us, responsive to our needs, and engaged with us. We all need to know the answer to ‘Are you there for me?’ The answer may confirm our worst fears.
(719) 465-0453 View (719) 465-0453
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Kirt Jerome Baab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923  (Online Only)
My focus is on working with adults who are transitioning through personal and relationship challenges. They may be learning to cope with painful events (divorce, infidelity, loss of a loved one, or life-limiting medical diagnosis). They may also be struggling with emotional suffering from recurring episodes of anxiety, depression, or trauma. My clients have self-doubt, excessive guilt, challenges accepting personal failures, or difficulty finding personal fulfillment or reaching life goals. They aspire to find comfort in their daily life, reduction in emotional suffering, have greater self-confidence, and have motivation to succeed.
My focus is on working with adults who are transitioning through personal and relationship challenges. They may be learning to cope with painful events (divorce, infidelity, loss of a loved one, or life-limiting medical diagnosis). They may also be struggling with emotional suffering from recurring episodes of anxiety, depression, or trauma. My clients have self-doubt, excessive guilt, challenges accepting personal failures, or difficulty finding personal fulfillment or reaching life goals. They aspire to find comfort in their daily life, reduction in emotional suffering, have greater self-confidence, and have motivation to succeed.
(719) 631-8911 View (719) 631-8911
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Margot Lathan Bean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
I have been a clinical social worker for over 25 years. I have a broad base of knowledge and am comfortable with dealing with all types of issues. I have worked in foster care and adoptions, worked with elderly and hospice work. currently working with children with behavioral and emotional issues from Autism to Oppositional defiance. I am solution focused and realize people want to stop feeling or experiencing the issues that bring them to seek help. I have and continue to work closely with individuals who suffer with substance abuse problems.
I have been a clinical social worker for over 25 years. I have a broad base of knowledge and am comfortable with dealing with all types of issues. I have worked in foster care and adoptions, worked with elderly and hospice work. currently working with children with behavioral and emotional issues from Autism to Oppositional defiance. I am solution focused and realize people want to stop feeling or experiencing the issues that bring them to seek help. I have and continue to work closely with individuals who suffer with substance abuse problems.
(719) 249-6764 View (719) 249-6764
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Dana Faler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The relationships in our lives are often the most important thing to us and when they aren't going well it's easy to feel stuck. Stuck fighting over the same things, stuck feeling like your needs aren't being met, and stuck feeling lonely and depressed. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and longing for connection. When life and our relationships get difficult to manage that's when therapy can help.
The relationships in our lives are often the most important thing to us and when they aren't going well it's easy to feel stuck. Stuck fighting over the same things, stuck feeling like your needs aren't being met, and stuck feeling lonely and depressed. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and longing for connection. When life and our relationships get difficult to manage that's when therapy can help.
(719) 496-8266 View (719) 496-8266
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Amy Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923  (Online Only)
Amy Reid is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and over 25 years of experience in the mental health and human services fields. She has experience in child welfare, residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, juvenile detention, school settings. She is passionate about helping each individual and family in overcoming the challenging situations they are experiencing to live a more empowered, balanced, and fulfilling life. Amy specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, child development issues, life transitions, ADHD, phobias, and stress.
Amy Reid is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and over 25 years of experience in the mental health and human services fields. She has experience in child welfare, residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, juvenile detention, school settings. She is passionate about helping each individual and family in overcoming the challenging situations they are experiencing to live a more empowered, balanced, and fulfilling life. Amy specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, child development issues, life transitions, ADHD, phobias, and stress.
(719) 631-1757 View (719) 631-1757
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Jordan Bierbrauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923  (Online Only)
Jordan Bierbrauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado who has over 5 years of experience providing individual therapy and family therapy to children, adults, and families from all walks of life. He has experience working with individuals who live with anxiety, depression, trauma-related stressors, and interpersonal conflict. Jordan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at South Dakota State University and received his Master in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. He utilizes trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as dialectical behavioral therapy.
Jordan Bierbrauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado who has over 5 years of experience providing individual therapy and family therapy to children, adults, and families from all walks of life. He has experience working with individuals who live with anxiety, depression, trauma-related stressors, and interpersonal conflict. Jordan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at South Dakota State University and received his Master in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. He utilizes trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as dialectical behavioral therapy.
(719) 781-6490 View (719) 781-6490
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Margaret (Peggy) Steele
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923  (Online Only)
Welcome! I have immediate, in-network and self pay availability for telehealth therapy in Colorado. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, questioning the purpose of life, relationship issues or other distressing symptoms, therapy can be a great help. My focus will be to understand you and the situation you are currently experiencing. I am solution focused.
Welcome! I have immediate, in-network and self pay availability for telehealth therapy in Colorado. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, questioning the purpose of life, relationship issues or other distressing symptoms, therapy can be a great help. My focus will be to understand you and the situation you are currently experiencing. I am solution focused.
(719) 417-7898 View (719) 417-7898
Relational Therapists

How does relational therapy work?

Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.

Is relational therapy evidence-based?

Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.

How long are people typically in relational therapy?

Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.

Does relational therapy work?

While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.