Therapists in 80920
![Photo of Lois Y Butler, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/468a33cd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lois Y Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Waitlist for new clients
Lois is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a BS in Psychology; and an MA in Counseling (MAC) from Colorado Christian University (CACREP Accredited). In addition to counseling, Lois has also led grief recovery support groups for 12 years. She enjoys helping others communicate better in order to resolve interpersonal conflict in their lives. She is also passionate about helping people discover and develop practical solutions, with a holistic perspective, to the problems they encounter in life.
Lois is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a BS in Psychology; and an MA in Counseling (MAC) from Colorado Christian University (CACREP Accredited). In addition to counseling, Lois has also led grief recovery support groups for 12 years. She enjoys helping others communicate better in order to resolve interpersonal conflict in their lives. She is also passionate about helping people discover and develop practical solutions, with a holistic perspective, to the problems they encounter in life.
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Hope Mountain Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LAC, ACS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
We have helped countless individuals overcome addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression and go on to live a satisfying life.
Are you tired of being exhausted with worry, depression and lack of direction? Maybe you've made mistakes that are leaving you bogged down by self-defeat, doubt? And as a result, are you fed up? Like you just can't take another minute of it. If either of these is true, you are our specialty. We thrive working with families (and anyone else) suffering with self-destructive behaviors, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief or loss. After working with us, people usually begin to embrace their shortcomings and rediscover their dreams.
We have helped countless individuals overcome addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression and go on to live a satisfying life.
Are you tired of being exhausted with worry, depression and lack of direction? Maybe you've made mistakes that are leaving you bogged down by self-defeat, doubt? And as a result, are you fed up? Like you just can't take another minute of it. If either of these is true, you are our specialty. We thrive working with families (and anyone else) suffering with self-destructive behaviors, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief or loss. After working with us, people usually begin to embrace their shortcomings and rediscover their dreams.
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Michelle Mawhiney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Hi! My goal is to assist children in reaching their highest potential and collaborating with families to create a more harmonious and happy life together. Through humor, and sometimes silliness, I build authentic and genuine relationships with children and their families. My therapeutic approach is centered on the specific needs of each child. Experience includes serving as an elementary school counselor in a magnet school for the gifted: supporting general, special, and gifted education students and their families, as well as experience as a grief counselor, working with palliative care and hospice care patients and their families.
Hi! My goal is to assist children in reaching their highest potential and collaborating with families to create a more harmonious and happy life together. Through humor, and sometimes silliness, I build authentic and genuine relationships with children and their families. My therapeutic approach is centered on the specific needs of each child. Experience includes serving as an elementary school counselor in a magnet school for the gifted: supporting general, special, and gifted education students and their families, as well as experience as a grief counselor, working with palliative care and hospice care patients and their families.
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Nancy Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, or senior dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or life changes, we will find skills that are best for you! Let’s get to work! Wherever you are in your story, I'm here to walk beside you, providing guidance and understanding.
Each of us carries a unique story, woven from experiences, emotions, and challenges. With over 27 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I'm here to be an enlightened listener to yours! If you're considering therapy, it's likely because you're navigating through your story, seeking understanding or change. In our sessions, I blend empathy, gentle humor, and honest insights to explore new skills or perspectives to help you move forward. Rooted in evidence-based practices, my approach is rooted in building a safe, trusting, and respectful relationship.
Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, or senior dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or life changes, we will find skills that are best for you! Let’s get to work! Wherever you are in your story, I'm here to walk beside you, providing guidance and understanding.
Each of us carries a unique story, woven from experiences, emotions, and challenges. With over 27 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I'm here to be an enlightened listener to yours! If you're considering therapy, it's likely because you're navigating through your story, seeking understanding or change. In our sessions, I blend empathy, gentle humor, and honest insights to explore new skills or perspectives to help you move forward. Rooted in evidence-based practices, my approach is rooted in building a safe, trusting, and respectful relationship.
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Whether in my local private practice, or over the phone I work with anxiety disorders, grief therapy, mood disorders, and personality conflicts in relationships.
As a clinical psychologist, I look forward to joining you on your journey to optimum communication within relationships, grieving losses, and the expression of deep emotions. By exploring triggers to behaviors such as sexual acting out, pornography use, and looking at issues like anxiety, PTSD, or low self-esteem you can learn skills to manage, if not overcome, unwanted behaviors that bring about damaging results. Ive worked with patients of all ages, but find great joy working with children, teens, couples, and individuals who desire to make a positive change in their lives. Spiritual issues related to church conflict also welcome
Whether in my local private practice, or over the phone I work with anxiety disorders, grief therapy, mood disorders, and personality conflicts in relationships.
As a clinical psychologist, I look forward to joining you on your journey to optimum communication within relationships, grieving losses, and the expression of deep emotions. By exploring triggers to behaviors such as sexual acting out, pornography use, and looking at issues like anxiety, PTSD, or low self-esteem you can learn skills to manage, if not overcome, unwanted behaviors that bring about damaging results. Ive worked with patients of all ages, but find great joy working with children, teens, couples, and individuals who desire to make a positive change in their lives. Spiritual issues related to church conflict also welcome
![Photo of Rachel Bolenbaugh, MS, LMFT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cf0f35a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I offer individual, couples / premarital / marriage, family, child, and adolescent counseling. The environment is a non-judgmental, safe place of acceptance. I will walk along side and offer ways that can be helpful in managing trauma, stress, and relationships. My goal is to help you access internal resources and make adjustments that can be helpful. My focus has been working with individuals of all ages dealing with a variety of issues, including trauma. I have worked with a diverse population including individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, and grief to develop a plan to bring positive changes.
I offer individual, couples / premarital / marriage, family, child, and adolescent counseling. The environment is a non-judgmental, safe place of acceptance. I will walk along side and offer ways that can be helpful in managing trauma, stress, and relationships. My goal is to help you access internal resources and make adjustments that can be helpful. My focus has been working with individuals of all ages dealing with a variety of issues, including trauma. I have worked with a diverse population including individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, and grief to develop a plan to bring positive changes.
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Erika Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, BC-TMH, CCATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
With focuses on Relationship issues (romantic and platonic), anxiety, stress reduction, grief/loss, chronic pain/illness.
Building rapport with my clients is the first and primary on going focus of my practice. It is important that whomever you choose to work with understands your concerns, goals, and life direction as you see it. I take the time to understand who you are, where you come from and where you are going in order to effectively provide treatment that best suits your needs in individual, couples, family, or group counseling. From a foundation of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy I provide direct but sensitive counseling services to those struggling with a variety of concerns.
With focuses on Relationship issues (romantic and platonic), anxiety, stress reduction, grief/loss, chronic pain/illness.
Building rapport with my clients is the first and primary on going focus of my practice. It is important that whomever you choose to work with understands your concerns, goals, and life direction as you see it. I take the time to understand who you are, where you come from and where you are going in order to effectively provide treatment that best suits your needs in individual, couples, family, or group counseling. From a foundation of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy I provide direct but sensitive counseling services to those struggling with a variety of concerns.
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Sarah Pellizzari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Waitlist for new clients
Have you or your child tried traditional talk therapy but found the approach didn't quite hit home? Sometimes we have to take a more creative approach to life's challenges. Maybe you or your child are experiencing anxiety, going through a life change, experiencing loss, or difficulties at school or work. You are looking for a new approach and way to gain insight into life's problems, or support for your child as they navigate experiences through their own lens. Perhaps you have a strong connection with animals, and understand how they positively affect your life. If so, you have come to the right place!
Have you or your child tried traditional talk therapy but found the approach didn't quite hit home? Sometimes we have to take a more creative approach to life's challenges. Maybe you or your child are experiencing anxiety, going through a life change, experiencing loss, or difficulties at school or work. You are looking for a new approach and way to gain insight into life's problems, or support for your child as they navigate experiences through their own lens. Perhaps you have a strong connection with animals, and understand how they positively affect your life. If so, you have come to the right place!
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Ramona J McConkie
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I am passionate about helping individuals come to clarity in their lives and relationships so they can make better choices for themselves from a place of integrity. It is a rewarding journey for which I would love to join you. As inescapably social beings, the most painful experiences in our lives involve relationship struggle, pain, and loss. You may be hurt by abuse or trauma you are now courageously choosing to face from your past. Or, you may feel stuck or at a loss as you try to navigate transitions that involve relationship changes within your family, friends, or communities.
I am passionate about helping individuals come to clarity in their lives and relationships so they can make better choices for themselves from a place of integrity. It is a rewarding journey for which I would love to join you. As inescapably social beings, the most painful experiences in our lives involve relationship struggle, pain, and loss. You may be hurt by abuse or trauma you are now courageously choosing to face from your past. Or, you may feel stuck or at a loss as you try to navigate transitions that involve relationship changes within your family, friends, or communities.
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Top Specialty Areas ● Chronic Illness & Other Medical Issues ● Physical Injuries ● Chronic Pain ● Trauma ● Depression & Bipolar Disorder ● Anxiety ● Adjustment To Life Changes ● Grief & Loss ● Pre-surgical evaluations ● Active-Duty Military & Veterans ● Coping skills related to/affected by your Spiritual or Religious background.
The path to wellness includes many approaches to healing. You may need an open space for your frustrations to be heard or a neutral place to share your news and discuss treatment options. Perhaps these issues even lead you to question the meaning of life, your Spirituality, or your Religious background. My office is a peaceful place to address those concerns, to connect within, and to guide you on your journey to make meaning, no matter what your background is.
Top Specialty Areas ● Chronic Illness & Other Medical Issues ● Physical Injuries ● Chronic Pain ● Trauma ● Depression & Bipolar Disorder ● Anxiety ● Adjustment To Life Changes ● Grief & Loss ● Pre-surgical evaluations ● Active-Duty Military & Veterans ● Coping skills related to/affected by your Spiritual or Religious background.
The path to wellness includes many approaches to healing. You may need an open space for your frustrations to be heard or a neutral place to share your news and discuss treatment options. Perhaps these issues even lead you to question the meaning of life, your Spirituality, or your Religious background. My office is a peaceful place to address those concerns, to connect within, and to guide you on your journey to make meaning, no matter what your background is.
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Monumental Experiences: perinatal, women, trauma
PhD, LPC LAC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Any individual whom considers themselves to be a mother or parent, and is entering the perinatal process, experiencing post-partum depression, and/or coping with infertility or infant loss would benefit from our services.
We dedicate ourselves to providing you and your family members with a foundation that provides internal strength, confidence, and healthy communication. Although Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as the mother's journey are an essential part of our work, we are focused on enhancing the mental wellness of all men, women, children, through the transition into parenthood and the significant changes that alter our lives.
Any individual whom considers themselves to be a mother or parent, and is entering the perinatal process, experiencing post-partum depression, and/or coping with infertility or infant loss would benefit from our services.
We dedicate ourselves to providing you and your family members with a foundation that provides internal strength, confidence, and healthy communication. Although Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as the mother's journey are an essential part of our work, we are focused on enhancing the mental wellness of all men, women, children, through the transition into parenthood and the significant changes that alter our lives.
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Marney Earnest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Colorado with additional certifications in school social work (SSW) and animal-assisted social work (AASW). Marney has over 25 years of experience providing different clinical assessments and therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with issues related to: anxiety, cancer, depression, hematology, trauma, grief and loss, traumatic brain injuries, maternal infant health care, and women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues.
Marney Earnest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Colorado with additional certifications in school social work (SSW) and animal-assisted social work (AASW). Marney has over 25 years of experience providing different clinical assessments and therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with issues related to: anxiety, cancer, depression, hematology, trauma, grief and loss, traumatic brain injuries, maternal infant health care, and women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues.
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We seek to help individuals, couples and families grow stronger and closer, resolve conflict, improve communication, enhance their mood, overcome abuse, and heal from trauma or loss. We work from a dynamic, holistic, experiential, and cognitive perspective to serve the whole person, as well as their relationships. We unconditionally love and accept every person and help them grow in mutual love and respect of both themselves and their loves ones.
We seek to help individuals, couples and families grow stronger and closer, resolve conflict, improve communication, enhance their mood, overcome abuse, and heal from trauma or loss. We work from a dynamic, holistic, experiential, and cognitive perspective to serve the whole person, as well as their relationships. We unconditionally love and accept every person and help them grow in mutual love and respect of both themselves and their loves ones.
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Lindsey Barzizza
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma of all types, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, shame, low self-esteem, and sleep disorders.
Do you sometimes feel controlled by your emotions or disconnected from yourself or others? Whatever challenges you might be facing, I can help you identify and begin to understand them. I can support you with processing complicated, conflicting, and sometimes painful emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Through this process you will emotionally and intellectually grow and become the person you want to be. I am compassionate, caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I accept and embrace differences among each person, and I am committed to helping others achieve their goals and live their healthiest life.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma of all types, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, shame, low self-esteem, and sleep disorders.
Do you sometimes feel controlled by your emotions or disconnected from yourself or others? Whatever challenges you might be facing, I can help you identify and begin to understand them. I can support you with processing complicated, conflicting, and sometimes painful emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Through this process you will emotionally and intellectually grow and become the person you want to be. I am compassionate, caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I accept and embrace differences among each person, and I am committed to helping others achieve their goals and live their healthiest life.
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My passion and expertise lie in working with adolescents and adults, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community. This focus drives my practice, where I also have extensive experience helping clients navigate relationship issues, life transitions, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. I am committed to providing a supportive and empathetic environment tailored to your unique needs and journey toward healing and growth.
My passion and expertise lie in working with adolescents and adults, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community. This focus drives my practice, where I also have extensive experience helping clients navigate relationship issues, life transitions, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. I am committed to providing a supportive and empathetic environment tailored to your unique needs and journey toward healing and growth.
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I work with individuals, teens, and couples who feel stuck. Maybe you simply cannot seem to change the pattern of conflict in your key relationships. Maybe you or a loved one is anxious, depressed or addicted, or you have experienced a loss, an accident, or are finally ready to address the trauma in life that has kept you disconnected from yourself and others. Please come in and meet me in person so we can get you unstuck, reconnected, and living the life you want!
I work with individuals, teens, and couples who feel stuck. Maybe you simply cannot seem to change the pattern of conflict in your key relationships. Maybe you or a loved one is anxious, depressed or addicted, or you have experienced a loss, an accident, or are finally ready to address the trauma in life that has kept you disconnected from yourself and others. Please come in and meet me in person so we can get you unstuck, reconnected, and living the life you want!
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Stephanie Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Online Only)
Changing your life and the way you see life is scary! You don't have to do it alone! I work from a collaborative approach in helping you transform your life to be the way you want it. I help those struggling with addictions, life transitions, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, sleep issues, burnout, and personality disorders.
Changing your life and the way you see life is scary! You don't have to do it alone! I work from a collaborative approach in helping you transform your life to be the way you want it. I help those struggling with addictions, life transitions, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, sleep issues, burnout, and personality disorders.
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Leslie Shirkey
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I also work with teens, women, and older adults who struggle with trauma, infertility, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, self-worth, body image, anxiety, depression, etc.
Let's face it, raising teenagers is hard. No one prepares you for the day to day emotional challenges that come with caring for your teen. I will also tell you a little secret, it's also hard being a teen. Adolescence is a time where teens are figuring out who they are, where they fit in, all while trying to balance raging hormones and the never ending pressure to be someone else. Whether you are the parent struggling to communicate better with your teen, or the teen trying to navigate your burgeoning independence, my hope is to provide a warm space where healing and restoration can begin.
I also work with teens, women, and older adults who struggle with trauma, infertility, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, self-worth, body image, anxiety, depression, etc.
Let's face it, raising teenagers is hard. No one prepares you for the day to day emotional challenges that come with caring for your teen. I will also tell you a little secret, it's also hard being a teen. Adolescence is a time where teens are figuring out who they are, where they fit in, all while trying to balance raging hormones and the never ending pressure to be someone else. Whether you are the parent struggling to communicate better with your teen, or the teen trying to navigate your burgeoning independence, my hope is to provide a warm space where healing and restoration can begin.
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Jamie Daniels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I have extensive training in treating traumas including, rape, grief and loss, military trauma, injuries, and abuse.
I have a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling specializing in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and trained in EMDR. I have experience working with trauma both civilian and military. I enjoy working with couples and families as well as individuals. I employ a real world approach to real world problems and will work to help you resolve what's bugging you as quickly as possible.
I have extensive training in treating traumas including, rape, grief and loss, military trauma, injuries, and abuse.
I have a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling specializing in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and trained in EMDR. I have experience working with trauma both civilian and military. I enjoy working with couples and families as well as individuals. I employ a real world approach to real world problems and will work to help you resolve what's bugging you as quickly as possible.
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Sandy Ujfalusy
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I hope to help those with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss.
My desire is to bring care and compassion into the counseling relationship. I believe there is hope in breaking free from pain and fear, ultimately bringing about a life of purpose and joy. I bring with me experience in family relationships, raising children (who are now all adults), and marriage. Life in the military also brings with it the experience of instability and change in family and relationships. I believe each person has their own story to tell and that ultimately, healing is possible.
I hope to help those with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss.
My desire is to bring care and compassion into the counseling relationship. I believe there is hope in breaking free from pain and fear, ultimately bringing about a life of purpose and joy. I bring with me experience in family relationships, raising children (who are now all adults), and marriage. Life in the military also brings with it the experience of instability and change in family and relationships. I believe each person has their own story to tell and that ultimately, healing is possible.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.