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Anna Rebecca Quinn (Kujawa)
Counselor, LPC, RPT, IRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic specialties are too many to list here, but a short list is: couples counseling, Relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, spirituality, career transitions, transgender transitioning, trauma, LGBTQ, life transitions, teen suicide prevention, and health and wellness,.
My name is Anna Rebecca Quinn, (formerly Kujawa), and I am a holistic psychotherapist. I am a therapist who sees you as a whole person comprised of a body, mind, and spirit, and I include all parts of you in your healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of 25 years, a Registered Play Therapist, and a certified Imago Relationship Therapist. My client base these days is comprised mostly of individuals, couples, teens, and elders. I don't currently have a play therapy office to do play therapy for kids, but as a kids therapist of many years, I can be of great service to parents or caregivers who need parenting support.
My therapeutic specialties are too many to list here, but a short list is: couples counseling, Relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting, spirituality, career transitions, transgender transitioning, trauma, LGBTQ, life transitions, teen suicide prevention, and health and wellness,.
My name is Anna Rebecca Quinn, (formerly Kujawa), and I am a holistic psychotherapist. I am a therapist who sees you as a whole person comprised of a body, mind, and spirit, and I include all parts of you in your healing journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of 25 years, a Registered Play Therapist, and a certified Imago Relationship Therapist. My client base these days is comprised mostly of individuals, couples, teens, and elders. I don't currently have a play therapy office to do play therapy for kids, but as a kids therapist of many years, I can be of great service to parents or caregivers who need parenting support.
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Integrated Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
If you or your child (12yo+) struggles with issues like: stress, peer relationships and communication, family conflict, negative body image, self-harm behaviors (cutting, substance use, suicidal ideation), academic challenges, and/or identity exploration (LGBTQIA spectrum), we can help you explore those concerns and make healthy changes to get on track.
Accepting New Clients Today! No matter where you're at in life, there can be a lot of challenges that increase or cause distress. From having difficulty communicating with family members to struggling with adapting to life's changes. From challenges in developing healthy peer relationships to dealing with conflict within your support group. We are all dealing with so many changes in our lives, it can become overwhelming without someone who can be non-judgmental, unbiased, and able to provide unconditional acceptance to help navigate those changes. Our practice specializes in children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples!
If you or your child (12yo+) struggles with issues like: stress, peer relationships and communication, family conflict, negative body image, self-harm behaviors (cutting, substance use, suicidal ideation), academic challenges, and/or identity exploration (LGBTQIA spectrum), we can help you explore those concerns and make healthy changes to get on track.
Accepting New Clients Today! No matter where you're at in life, there can be a lot of challenges that increase or cause distress. From having difficulty communicating with family members to struggling with adapting to life's changes. From challenges in developing healthy peer relationships to dealing with conflict within your support group. We are all dealing with so many changes in our lives, it can become overwhelming without someone who can be non-judgmental, unbiased, and able to provide unconditional acceptance to help navigate those changes. Our practice specializes in children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples!
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Reaching Hands as Each One Teaches One
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MA , MFTC, CDBT, CCBT
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
I work with those struggling with Suicidal Ideation, Self-Injurious Behaviors, Depression, Anxiety, developmental challenges, and sexual addictions.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to consider me as your future therapist. I am a registered Chaplain with a Doctorate and focus in Trauma. I have an LPCC and I have previously worked as a Mental Heath professional for CDOC. Additionally assisted troubled teens within the Boy's Residential Treatment Center, teaching Wellness Living and Anger Management. I have completed all CAC training, presently completing requirements for my License Addiction Counselor (LAC). I have a Master in Psychology, a Masters in Human Services Counseling; Marriage & Family. Post graduate in Criminal Justice, the final stages of Ph.D. in Psychology.
I work with those struggling with Suicidal Ideation, Self-Injurious Behaviors, Depression, Anxiety, developmental challenges, and sexual addictions.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to consider me as your future therapist. I am a registered Chaplain with a Doctorate and focus in Trauma. I have an LPCC and I have previously worked as a Mental Heath professional for CDOC. Additionally assisted troubled teens within the Boy's Residential Treatment Center, teaching Wellness Living and Anger Management. I have completed all CAC training, presently completing requirements for my License Addiction Counselor (LAC). I have a Master in Psychology, a Masters in Human Services Counseling; Marriage & Family. Post graduate in Criminal Justice, the final stages of Ph.D. in Psychology.
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Nina Geoffroy-Suppes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
I am most experienced in academic and behavioral intervention; coping skills for depression and anxiety; crisis management; self-harm and suicidal ideation; and providing LGBTQIA2S+ affirming services.
I love working with clients of all ages, but particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. Any client looking to vent, process difficult emotions or diagnoses, find coping methods, deal with life stressors, find support for self-harm and suicidal ideation, or manage goals is in the right place! Those who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community are safe in this space.
I am most experienced in academic and behavioral intervention; coping skills for depression and anxiety; crisis management; self-harm and suicidal ideation; and providing LGBTQIA2S+ affirming services.
I love working with clients of all ages, but particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. Any client looking to vent, process difficult emotions or diagnoses, find coping methods, deal with life stressors, find support for self-harm and suicidal ideation, or manage goals is in the right place! Those who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community are safe in this space.
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Aaron Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I help clients that are struggling with addiction, trauma and symptoms of trauma, relationship issues, men's issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. There can be a variety of reasons to make a change and that change can only happen when we recognize that we want to improve our life. Generally people that are successful in accomplishing their goals are motivated to participate in the process and tend to view therapy as a supportive piece of that journey. There are no quick solutions to making a change, but if you choose to work with me, you will begin to see your life transform and I will be beside you along the way.
I help clients that are struggling with addiction, trauma and symptoms of trauma, relationship issues, men's issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. There can be a variety of reasons to make a change and that change can only happen when we recognize that we want to improve our life. Generally people that are successful in accomplishing their goals are motivated to participate in the process and tend to view therapy as a supportive piece of that journey. There are no quick solutions to making a change, but if you choose to work with me, you will begin to see your life transform and I will be beside you along the way.
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Aaron Trombley
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Online Only)
Wherever you go, there you are...and that is where I want to meet you. If you feel that life has become unbearable, unmanageable or something just "isn't right" about your current situation, you're in the right place. I'm here to understand you, fully. I am here to embrace you as you are, without judgement and with reverence to what got you here today. My goal is not to "help you" as much as it is to give you the tools, support, empathy and understanding you need so you can not only "help yourself", but become your truest self.
Wherever you go, there you are...and that is where I want to meet you. If you feel that life has become unbearable, unmanageable or something just "isn't right" about your current situation, you're in the right place. I'm here to understand you, fully. I am here to embrace you as you are, without judgement and with reverence to what got you here today. My goal is not to "help you" as much as it is to give you the tools, support, empathy and understanding you need so you can not only "help yourself", but become your truest self.
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Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Help has been put off for awhile… You have "family issues” and often times feel so alone. Racing heart beat, everything feeling like it’s closing in, feelings of panic are all too common. You might be tired of coping with substances/ medications. Feeling rested doesn’t happen anymore, and sometimes the whole night is spent worrying. You always find a reason for not getting help. Life is just too busy with work and other stuff going on. Overwhelm takes over a lot. But, you are tired of living this way… Life is just too hard…
Help has been put off for awhile… You have "family issues” and often times feel so alone. Racing heart beat, everything feeling like it’s closing in, feelings of panic are all too common. You might be tired of coping with substances/ medications. Feeling rested doesn’t happen anymore, and sometimes the whole night is spent worrying. You always find a reason for not getting help. Life is just too busy with work and other stuff going on. Overwhelm takes over a lot. But, you are tired of living this way… Life is just too hard…
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Hygieia Wellness in Partnership with Equilibrium
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCJ, LPC, LAC, EMDR I, NCC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Waitlist for new clients
Hygieia Wellness strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing. We encourage our clients to embrace what makes them unique and work towards authentic healing and self empowerment in their recovery.
Hygieia Wellness strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing. We encourage our clients to embrace what makes them unique and work towards authentic healing and self empowerment in their recovery.
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Holistic, Transpersonal & Trauma Informed Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RMT, CH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
*Please note that I continue to be 100% distance based for the time being* It isn't always easy to reach outside of ourselves when we are feeling deeply lonely and experiencing extreme emotions. These are precisely the times, though, when it makes sense to try to find people with whom we can talk without too much fear of judgment or rejection. In my role as Therapist, I actively commit to strive to be one of those people; to meet you wherever you are emotionally, in a comfortable, confidential and respectful setting.
*Please note that I continue to be 100% distance based for the time being* It isn't always easy to reach outside of ourselves when we are feeling deeply lonely and experiencing extreme emotions. These are precisely the times, though, when it makes sense to try to find people with whom we can talk without too much fear of judgment or rejection. In my role as Therapist, I actively commit to strive to be one of those people; to meet you wherever you are emotionally, in a comfortable, confidential and respectful setting.
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I have thirty years experience in private practice. My background is primarily in philosophy, dialogue and self-inquiry, in ‘ontology’(what has to do with being a self), in religious and spiritual traditions, and transpersonal psychology. I regard teachings that see human problems and suffering as part of our conscious development as more accurate and more helpful than disorder-based theories prevalent in modern medicine and modern psychology. They are more effective because they help us see the source of our problems with a depth that enables us to grow towards the health and fulfillment we innately long for.
I have thirty years experience in private practice. My background is primarily in philosophy, dialogue and self-inquiry, in ‘ontology’(what has to do with being a self), in religious and spiritual traditions, and transpersonal psychology. I regard teachings that see human problems and suffering as part of our conscious development as more accurate and more helpful than disorder-based theories prevalent in modern medicine and modern psychology. They are more effective because they help us see the source of our problems with a depth that enables us to grow towards the health and fulfillment we innately long for.
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Lyndsey M Klemme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist is so much fun! Said no one, ever... I thrive in working with those who feel misunderstood, identify as outliers, enjoy thrill-seeking hobbies or competitive industries, have a complex relationship with substances, question the meaning of life, use dark humor, desire deeper connections, and have a nuanced view of death. Contact me to schedule a free consultation and explore how we can collaborate. Stay rad & be kind.
Finding a therapist is so much fun! Said no one, ever... I thrive in working with those who feel misunderstood, identify as outliers, enjoy thrill-seeking hobbies or competitive industries, have a complex relationship with substances, question the meaning of life, use dark humor, desire deeper connections, and have a nuanced view of death. Contact me to schedule a free consultation and explore how we can collaborate. Stay rad & be kind.
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I want to know what being human means to you, and want to help you find a sense of wholeness and power in your mind, your body, and your spirit. I want to know what your inner and outer worlds look like, and be curious about how they impact you. My door is open to all identities and experiences - I hope to empower you to be your truest self, and to promote ownership of this in spite of systems and norms that discourage this. I aim to hold space for you to safely explore all parts of yourself, and to facilitate growth towards a life that feels worth living.
I want to know what being human means to you, and want to help you find a sense of wholeness and power in your mind, your body, and your spirit. I want to know what your inner and outer worlds look like, and be curious about how they impact you. My door is open to all identities and experiences - I hope to empower you to be your truest self, and to promote ownership of this in spite of systems and norms that discourage this. I aim to hold space for you to safely explore all parts of yourself, and to facilitate growth towards a life that feels worth living.
Jor'rdan L Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
There is no such thing as normal life- there is just life. It is up to us to define what life is like for us now and how we want life to be. We will differentiate wants from needs, address issues that lack understanding, and realign our goals for the betterment of oneself, lifestyle, and overall mental health. How you feel matters and will always resonate with you. Creating different techniques to help you externalize issues, understand your core self, and disrupt unhealthy patterns will help to transform you, your family, and your outlook on life as you see it. Let's work together to create the best impeccable version of yourself.
There is no such thing as normal life- there is just life. It is up to us to define what life is like for us now and how we want life to be. We will differentiate wants from needs, address issues that lack understanding, and realign our goals for the betterment of oneself, lifestyle, and overall mental health. How you feel matters and will always resonate with you. Creating different techniques to help you externalize issues, understand your core self, and disrupt unhealthy patterns will help to transform you, your family, and your outlook on life as you see it. Let's work together to create the best impeccable version of yourself.
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Timothy provides Mental Health Counseling, Eco-therapy, High-Performance Neurofeedback, and Psychospiritual Coaching support. Timothy's clients often rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use or toxic relationships, leading to feelings of numbness and isolation. Despite the need to process adverse experiences, trauma and Moral Injury, they face internal pressures to stay composed while experiencing overwhelming fear, guilt, and shame. But life doesn't have to be this way. With Agile Wellness Group, you can discover the healing path that's right for you.
Timothy provides Mental Health Counseling, Eco-therapy, High-Performance Neurofeedback, and Psychospiritual Coaching support. Timothy's clients often rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use or toxic relationships, leading to feelings of numbness and isolation. Despite the need to process adverse experiences, trauma and Moral Injury, they face internal pressures to stay composed while experiencing overwhelming fear, guilt, and shame. But life doesn't have to be this way. With Agile Wellness Group, you can discover the healing path that's right for you.
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Melissa LaFlamme MA - Jungian Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
As a Jungian Psychotherapist, I respect your courage in exploring the possibility of therapy that goes deeper. For over 20 years I've worked in-depth with clients, offering solid clinical guidance and soul-centered emotional support that is helpful in working through and integrating painful or traumatic experiences as well as emotionally-grounding and spiritually-centering to help you feel more connected, healing and whole — when you're otherwise feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed out, stuck, suffering, exhausted, lost, depressed or grieving, and can’t seem to find your way through, you don't have to go through it alone.
As a Jungian Psychotherapist, I respect your courage in exploring the possibility of therapy that goes deeper. For over 20 years I've worked in-depth with clients, offering solid clinical guidance and soul-centered emotional support that is helpful in working through and integrating painful or traumatic experiences as well as emotionally-grounding and spiritually-centering to help you feel more connected, healing and whole — when you're otherwise feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed out, stuck, suffering, exhausted, lost, depressed or grieving, and can’t seem to find your way through, you don't have to go through it alone.
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Kim Johancen And Clear View Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112
Overwhelmed by the stress of getting through daily life? You may have pushed things away for years and finally realize you can’t move forward without doing the work. Step into the room. It’s a quiet, safe, focused space where we’ll help you discover your true essence. You’ll learn that you’re not your behavior, that you’re not your trauma. We’ll help you separate what happened to that part of you back then, versus what happened to the essential you. We’ll help you develop the skills, strength, resilience, balance, and self-confidence you need to live the well-nourished life.
Overwhelmed by the stress of getting through daily life? You may have pushed things away for years and finally realize you can’t move forward without doing the work. Step into the room. It’s a quiet, safe, focused space where we’ll help you discover your true essence. You’ll learn that you’re not your behavior, that you’re not your trauma. We’ll help you separate what happened to that part of you back then, versus what happened to the essential you. We’ll help you develop the skills, strength, resilience, balance, and self-confidence you need to live the well-nourished life.
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Claire Joy Jobe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.
I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.
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Chingonx Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSSW, CSWC, ADDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80231 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Mil gracias for visiting Chingonx Counseling & Consulting. My clinical practice engages in culturally responsive trauma- informed healing. I specialize in serving the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I welcome of my client's intersectionality in sessions.
Mil gracias for visiting Chingonx Counseling & Consulting. My clinical practice engages in culturally responsive trauma- informed healing. I specialize in serving the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I welcome of my client's intersectionality in sessions.
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Accessible Counseling, PLCC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW-G, CAS, CCTP, ADS
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
My ideal client is someone who knows that something is wrong but is having difficulty making it right; someone who may know that they cannot control negative thoughts and behaviors and feel "stuck" in their current situation; someone who needs tools and help to make their life better. My ideal client may know what their goals are but don't know how to achieve them or someone who is struggling to define their goals. In short, my ideal client is anyone who wants to begin or continue to improve their lives. Call, text or e-mail me to schedule a free 30 minute consultation so that you can decide if I can help.
My ideal client is someone who knows that something is wrong but is having difficulty making it right; someone who may know that they cannot control negative thoughts and behaviors and feel "stuck" in their current situation; someone who needs tools and help to make their life better. My ideal client may know what their goals are but don't know how to achieve them or someone who is struggling to define their goals. In short, my ideal client is anyone who wants to begin or continue to improve their lives. Call, text or e-mail me to schedule a free 30 minute consultation so that you can decide if I can help.
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Ashley Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501 (Online Only)
Most of my clients seek therapy during big life transitions, whether that be starting graduate school, moving to a new state, or following a breakup. Times of immense change can lead us to feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of ourselves and our path. Whether you’re struggling to cope with the demands of college life, secondary trauma from being a helping professional, or seeking to enhance your emotional resilience, I’m here to offer guidance and support by using gentle but effective mindfulness-based therapy and somatic (body-based) interventions.
Most of my clients seek therapy during big life transitions, whether that be starting graduate school, moving to a new state, or following a breakup. Times of immense change can lead us to feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of ourselves and our path. Whether you’re struggling to cope with the demands of college life, secondary trauma from being a helping professional, or seeking to enhance your emotional resilience, I’m here to offer guidance and support by using gentle but effective mindfulness-based therapy and somatic (body-based) interventions.
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How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.