Female Therapists in Edwards, CO

As the Family Program Coordinator at All Points North Lodge, I have a passion for interpersonal familial relationships and a desire to destigmatize getting help. It is an honor to be a part of positive change in family transformation and individual healing. I provide families the space to decide how they want their relationships to move forward as they discover what the future can hold. I am certified in multidimensional family therapy (MDFT) and functional family therapy (FFT).

I treat adults who are experiencing the impacts of trauma in their lives. Psychological trauma can come in many forms and can cause a wide range of symptoms. Trauma therapy uses a combination of techniques including the therapeutic relationship to help clients reduce the symptoms they are experiencing and learn to manage triggers and trauma responses in a more effective way.

My passion of enabling individuals with special needs reach their potential. For the past 30 years, I have been working with people with all types of special needs-intellectual disabilities, head injuries, physical disabilities and dementia. Because I have seen both sides of the coin, being learning disabled with dyslexia and teaching special needs clients, I have a unique perspective that makes me effective in integrating people with special needs into their environment.

I have over thirty years of experience helping people deal with life's challenges and changes. My personal approach to helping people is caring, supportive, solution-oriented and tailored to their individual needs and situations. I emphasize a positive approach to change based on a person's strengths,individual needs and resources. I have extensive experience dealing with stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, couple counseling, substance abuse, depression and anxiety and navigating life's transitions.

After working in the business realm, I pursued my B.S. in Human Service while providing therapeutic massage, health assessments, treatment plans, and referral assessments as a sole proprietor and working as a Family Program Director and Individual Counselor at a residential treatment center. From there, I pursued my Masters in Counseling while working as a Community Relations Coordinator, Assistant Program Director, Individual Counselor, and then later a Program Director. Now, I work as a Telehealth Therapist at All Points North as I pursue my Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.

As a Telehealth therapist at All Points North, I’m grateful for the ability to share healing with a diverse group of people and offer care in a variety of milieus. I have my B.S. in Education/Therapeutic Recreation as well as my Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Substance Abuse. I am a licensed Professional Counselor, Recreation Therapist, and Mental Health Provider.

I would like to commend you for reaching out and becoming open to therapy from a licensed professional. Asking for help can be the most difficult step and I would like to assist you on your journey. I am currently offering video and phone telehealth sessions. l am specifically trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I will also use the approach that works for your specific needs because all Individuals are unique and you deserve tailored care. I will work towards your specific goals with a non-judgmental approach that promotes a feeling of safety while helping you learn how to manage emotions and distressing situations.

Are you going through a change in your life? Are you feeling pulled in many different directions? I am here to support you in the important and sometimes challenging work of being human. With therapeutic frameworks and practical skills, we will navigate any of your psychological or relational challenges with gentle curiosity, compassion, & empathy.

Are you navigating the challenges of personal growth and seeking a supportive companion on your journey? Are you struggling with a partner, friend, family member, or even yourself? Does the uncertainty have you feeling hopeless? When you feel like a relationship is falling apart, it is overwhelming. You are wondering if there is a road map back to healthier times. The good news is that there is a map. You CAN overcome this and learn how to recreate that bond you once shared. Regaining that sense of hope is possible. You've been trying to manage all of this on your own. There's no need to go at it alone any longer.

My clients generally function well in the world and reach out to me because they are facing a challenge that seems formidable with their current tools. Some of these challenges follow a recurring pattern, some are new; nearly all are overwhelming and my clients feel stuck. My individual clients commonly feel ungrounded, disoriented, lonely, scared, stressed and unsure of how to move forward. My couple clients are commonly experiencing a lack of connection, communication frustrations, and oftentimes one or both partners feel misunderstood or not at all understood by their partner.

I treat adults who are experiencing the impacts of trauma in their lives. Psychological trauma can come in many forms and can cause a wide range of symptoms. Trauma therapy uses a combination of techniques including the therapeutic relationship to help clients reduce the symptoms they are experiencing and learn to manage triggers and trauma responses in a more effective way.

Life can be fulfilling and brimming with joy, but at times we find ourselves feeling stagnant or coping with hard things. When the light in your life seems dim, I'm here to help you reignite your internal flame. Serving adolescents and adults, we will walk along side one another to work through relationship issues, life's pressures, transitions, and loss.

You hear over and over again that time heals all wounds. It’s easier to believe that you just have to wait it out and the pain will magically evaporate into thin air. The tears feel endless & it feels like your heart will never heal. You find yourself holding back from opening up to a new relationship because of the fear of getting hurt again. Or maybe your trust issues have you constantly playing detective, interrogating your partner’s every move because the scars of betrayal run so deep, you don’t know how to trust anymore.

I am a client focused therapist, I believe that trust between us is the most important quality as we work together. I will be your coach, teacher, ally and your confidant at times. Together we will find a way to get you "unstuck" and move towards your goals. I believe in the mind/body connection and I will be promoting healthy mind comes from healthy body, encouraging you to take care of both. I am CBT, DBT, EMDR trained therapist.

The most pronounced trait I have encountered in my clients over the last nine years is resilience. I believe that every person has the innate capacity to overcome the difficulties that life presents. This potential is tapped through collaboration with clients to discover which tools and approaches will work best in each situation. My therapeutic approach includes modalities from acceptance and commitment, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, existential, feminist, and mindfulness therapies. I strive to meet my clients where they are in their healing process and provide safe, non-judgmental, kind, and direct counseling.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. Over the past 2 decades, I have worked with a variety of clients using a psychodynamic approach to build relationships that facilitate change. I have expertise in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression or grief and loss. I help clients explore difficulties they may be experiencing with relationships, intimacy, low self esteem, parenting, careers and life transition challenges.

I have thirty years of clinical experience working with individual adults and couples. My focus is on helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions, relationship issues, marriage problems, divorce, and premarital issues. I tailor my approach to the preferences and goals of each client or couple and I always attempt to be objective, accepting, nonjudgemental and honest.

Whether you are experiencing difficulty in relationship, grieving a loss, attempting to change behaviors that are no longer serving in your best interest, struggling to manage difficult emotion, or navigating the complicated waters of parenting, I consider it a privilege to come alongside you as pursue life more fully.

Do you ever feel anxious, overwhelmed by work, or shaken by a traumatic event? Do you put others first and struggle to take care of yourself? Are you stuck repeating problematic relationship patterns? I help executives, healthcare professionals, first responders, and community members like you enhance their mental wellness with proven tools and supportive therapy. By focusing on reducing symptoms, building skills, and targeting core underlying causes, my clients recover from stressful events and build lasting change in their lives. I am a Licensed Psychologist in Colorado (PSY.0003749) and California (35122).