Trauma Focused Therapists in Edwards, CO

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accepting virtual clients and MFT therapist trainees. I guide clients to understand what is driving their negative thoughts, why you can’t get out of the rut you find yourself in. We can work together to heal anxiety, depression, and trauma. Don't let your past keep controlling your future. Let's shift patterns that are running your life. Difficult experiences often result in patterns of thinking and behaviors that don't serve us well today. Have you ever felt like "I don't deserve...", "I can't put my needs first..", "I need to be one way for someone to love me, trust me, keep my job, keep my partner" ? Let's change these patterns.

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).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to self-discovery and empowerment. I specialize in supporting clients through challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, women's issues, parenting concerns, and adoption-related issues. My therapeutic approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and empathy, fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment for personal exploration, growth, and healing from trauma.

We humans are blessed with big brains, but overthinking causes suffering. Past experiences can overwhelm our system and drag us down; the unknowable future can be frightening too. Life can become very uncomfortable! Without effective coping skills, we risk developing self-sabotaging habits that address our discomfort only in the short term. Habits like avoiding situations, abusing drugs/alcohol/gaming/food/relationships prolong our discomfort! All ages struggle with discomfort and seek relief. You could spend a lifetime yearning for ease while change is within reach.