Somatic Therapists in Powers, Colorado Springs, CO

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression and other aftereffects of trauma and abuse (such as PTSD, uncontrolled anger or addiction). I use powerful somatic methods (including EMDR) to help you work through/resolve thoughts, emotions and physical reactions. I particularly welcome military veterans, first responders, and those abused as children. Many people suffering from ongoing effects of trauma just want to know how to cope. But often more is available than just coping, sometimes much more. Healing is possible. Your body (including your mind) is always trying to heal. I would be honored to participate in this with you.

Taking new clients! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feelings of not being good enough? Do you react in ways that cause you to feel embarrassed or ashamed, but did not feel like you were in control? Do you avoid people or situations because you become too overwhelmed or anxious? Do you often put others' needs before your own and end up feeling resentful? If any or all of the above sound familiar, you are not alone. I commonly work with clients who suffer from trauma, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, anxiety, depression, codependency, and interpersonal/attachment issues.

It’s Wednesday night, and you’re up late again binging Netflix. You have to get up early, but you’re terrified of going to sleep where the nightmares lurk. When you finally doze off, it feels like only moments before your alarm starts to blare. Waking you to face another day, more stressed and exhausted. At the office, an innocent interaction with a coworker triggers memories of your trauma. You become caught in that moment again. Your heart races, palms sweat, and every nerve is on edge, ready to leap into action. You just want to run away. Get in your car, start driving, and never look back. But there’s no way to outrun yourself.

If you find yourself sacrificing your own needs to please others, feeling stuck and exhausted, or trapped in a cycle of self-criticism and doubt, you're not alone. At The CC, we understand the weight of these struggles and are here to offer support. Our compassionate team of therapists specializes in helping individuals break free from the patterns of self-doubt that hold them back. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your fears, frustrations, and dreams for the future.

Let’s face it, asking for help can be a scary process and is one that takes courage and bravery. For that reason, I am glad you are here! I am also here to tell you that you are not alone and healing is possible!   My passion lies in helping people engage in deep and meaningful healing by becoming more connected to their inner selves, as they learn to process and regulate difficult emotions. I utilize a trauma-informed, wholeness model of therapy by focusing on calming both the mind and the body through the use of somatic, attachment, and IFS techniques.

Reaching out for support is a brave step in your healing journey. As a therapist, my goal is to create a collaborative therapeutic environment tailored to your needs and goals. I work with clients as young as 7 as well as teenagers and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal struggles.

I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology - Trauma emphasis from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, anxiety, and attachment/relationships. Clinical treatment experience includes the Veterans Health Trauma Clinic, Colorado Springs VA Medical Center, Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic on Fort Carson, and AspenPointe/Diversus Health. In addition to this training, I am a combat veteran spouse, mother, stepmother, and disaster responder, allowing me to merge evidence-based practice with a “field-based” and realistic approach to mental health.

Do you struggle with finding your voice or knowing where to start? I would love the opportunity to walk with you on your journey! I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, body shaming, somatic concerns, relationships, identity, and boundaries. Together, we can develop your natural insights, strengths, resiliencies, and remove any barriers that get in your own way. I value building rapport and trust through empathy, respect, and actively listening.

Are you feeling lost, trapped, broken? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you just can’t stop feeling anxious, depressed, burnt out. I believe healing and wholeness is possible. Whether you are wrestling with your identity, traumatic experiences, or the grief of an ever-changing life and body, I am here to walk with you. I want you to know that no matter your story, the brokenness, pain, and ugliness, you are worthy of healing. My deep passion is to walk alongside you through wherever your journey takes us.

Accepting new clients! Medicaid (all CO Medicaid Programs), BCBS/Anthem, Cigna, Aetna and private pay are accepted. You've experienced events that have impacted your self-worth, confidence, and ability to trust yourself or others. You may feel stuck, not good enough, or overwhelmed. You're feeling "sick and tired of being sick and tired" and life feels unmanageable. You're ready to take your power back. I commonly work with clients whose lives have been touched by trauma including complex trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance use, as well as, clients who are going through career transitions.

You have the innate ability to heal emotionally and physically. Natural healing and vitality take place when in a state of ease and regulation. Accumulated stress and trauma block this natural capacity to heal. You may notice that you've been able to rebound from difficulty or illness in the past when you’ve had the proper support and resources. If you’re looking to restore vitality, or feel it for the first time, it’s possible, and Somatic Experiencing teaches you to gently resolve trauma by tracking your experience and coming into self-regulation.

It is my privilege and passion to walk alongside of those who are healing from trauma, abuse, anxiety, and those grappling with spirituality and personal identity. I firmly believe that through respectful, culturally competent and trauma informed approaches, space can be held for you to feel empowered to not just survive, but thrive! In sessions, I often use Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Somatic Therapy to equip and encourage clients to live mindfully in the present while honoring and healing what happened in the past.

Taking the first step to begin therapy can feel overwhelming. Welcome! I am glad you are here. In my practice, my primary goal is to create a safe space for you to be fully yourself without fear of judgment. I believe in the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in therapy. I am passionate about women's health and specialize in working with women during the perinatal period. I am also trained in EMDR with a particular passion for working with childhood trauma or attachment wounds. Other specialties include suicidal ideation/depression, anxiety, religious trauma, sexual trauma, and stage of life transitions.

I am committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship that is grounded in safety, acceptance, and trust. I help clients examine the “stories” and “parts” of themselves that contribute to their self-concept and perspectives of their experience and reality. I believe in the power of “coming back home” to your true self and approach the therapeutic journey with patience, empathy, and compassion. My approach is non-judgmental and nurturing, while also providing concrete tools and resources to use along the way. I aim to help clients heal wounds, enhance wellbeing, improve relationships, and fulfill their true potential.

If you’re reading this and considering counseling, there’s a part of you that’s searching for healing, wholeness, meaning, and joy, and I want to help you find it. I work with adult individuals using IFS, EMDR, guided imagery, and experiential and somatic therapies to help people heal from experiences like abuse, neglect, spiritual/religious or cult trauma, unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, depression, and codependency. I enjoy working with young adults, creatives, geeks and gamers, intuitive people who want to go beyond the black-and-white, and overthinkers of every variety!

In the process of learning to love yourself, your body, and others there is no such thing as setbacks. What we think is a setback is a growing point, a learning point to lead us further in our relationship with ourselves and others. I would love to work with you navigating those areas of growth, while also seeing the strengths you already possess. It takes such courage to start looking for help. I will seek to empower you in this process and allow for healing and change.

Still feel stuck from painful things that have happened to you? Do you want real, lasting results in your life and your relationships? I am passionate about my work and I truly care about my clients and want them to have long lasting relief and a deeper sense of happiness. I use a gentle, empathetic, and specific specialized approach called Somatic Experiencing, that targets your whole nervous system, facilitating healing through helping you become more balanced and more resilient. I would love to meet with you for a free consultation to learn about how this approach may benefit you!

Feeling burnt out, unfulfilled, uninspired, and/or just not good? Looking for a holistic approach to therapy that will allow you to get back on your feet again and live a life you can be fully present for? Are you struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, and depression? Are past traumas and unhelpful patterns showing up in your jobs, relationships and other areas of your life? let's work together to create a plan for you to be able to navigate your unique circumstances.

Meeting you where you are.... Moving to where you want to be! Working with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, grief, ADD, premarital, identity, personal growth, relationships, transitions, illness, sexuality, end-of-life. Benefits include enhanced: sense of self, quality of life, communication & problem-solving - to deeper insight, healthier coping, deepening of spirituality, and joy. Living with authenticity and intention empowers you to make those difficult changes. Health means integrity in all aspects of your life influencing your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.