Christian Therapists in El Paso County, CO

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”- Carl Jung. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with all ages. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years, and my greatest joy is found in being a “helper.” Registered Play Therapist means that I have a specialty in play therapy. While this specialty equips me in a unique way to work with children and adolescents, I believe that play helps us to see our way through life's problems with fresh eyes. It's common for me to incorporate some playfulness in all my work with families and individuals.

I am a proud Colorado native who has had diverse life, career, and volunteer experiences. All this gives me a well-rounded perspective in helping couples, families, and individuals handle difficult life circumstances. We all sometimes struggle to communicate our needs and deepest desires, or we can get stuck in unhealthy patterns. Life can be hard, especially now in our fast-paced, stress-filled, and complicated world. Everyone needs a safe place to lay down their burdens, untangle their messes, and work through their issues.

As an attachment-focused child therapist, I work primarily with children and young adults with their parents. Many feel stuck in a negative pattern of conflict, defiance, and anger. My focus is promoting change through playful, accepting, reciprocal connections between caregivers and children. I am a TBRI Practitioner, trained in DDP, EMDR levels 1 and am a Certified Autism Professional. I also have advanced training in working with ADHD and am completing my DBT training. I love the challenge of high-conflict families and adoption trauma, and I use a playful, engaged presence, movement and play for a bottom-up approach to healing.

I work with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and disordered thinking. Many of these mental health issues are rooted in past trauma. I have discovered that trauma exposure, including single episode, multiple or repetitive events nearly always have a destructive impact on people and subsequently their personal relationships. Together we will examine the ways you relate to your world, focusing on your individual concerns. We will work to uncover the source of your pain and discover how to effectively connect with yourself and build healthy relationships with the people in your life.

Life is hard, for individuals, children and families. I have a Ph.D. in Social Work, and serve individuals, families, and children. I have served as a therapist for 29 years, am certified as an Advanced-Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker, and am a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. There IS hope for healing and peace for you, your child, and your family. I look forward to serving you on your journey toward healing. www.therapycoloradosprings.com

Do you ever feel helpless? Guilty? Ashamed? Ever feel like a doormat? Are you exhausted from constantly feeling like you are in survival mode? Are you struggling to remember your worth? If you find yourself worrying about embarrassing yourself in front of others and experiencing a generalized fear of being negatively judged, please know that help is available. My hope is to help you discover that it is possible to conquer your fear, get your voice back, and walk forward in freedom! My primary specialties are working with complex trauma, social anxiety, and concerns related to spirituality.

Life's journey often brings us face-to-face with struggles, trauma, hurt, betrayal, abuse, sickness, sadness, and anxiety. Yet, with hope, we can triumph over these challenges. I believe in the uniqueness of each individual and am committed to partnering with my clients as they seek meaning, healing, and hope. As a mental health counselor, I am honored to be invited into your personal story. I specialize in women's issues, complex trauma, and marriage and family counseling, and I am trained in EMDR.

Thinking It Through Counseling Services offers affordable flexible sessions with on sight and telehealth counseling opportunities. Thinking It Through Counseling Services focuses on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues.

Sometimes we all may feel anxious or depressed but cannot identify the reasons. Other times we might experience mood swings, or have suffered trauma as children, adolescents, young adults and even abused substances to dull the senses. During these times, a therapist can offer you insight into your situations that you may not see. As a partnership, therapist and patient collaborate on goals the patient wishes to strive for, while the therapists skillfully uses tools, experiential techniques, exercises to help affect the change patients seeks.

I am passionate about serving people from all walks of life, and as an Army veteran I have worked extensively with the military community. I focus on empowering and supporting people as they heal and recover from trauma, depression, anxiety and any other obstacles that stand in the way of enjoying a full and vibrant life. I look forward to the opportunity to walk with you along your journey toward health, wholeness and healing.

The clients that I most frequently work with in my practice are: Couples dealing with marital issues, families struggling with transitional problems, adolescents, and individuals dealing with ADHD either personally or with someone either personally or with someone in his or her family, and individuals struggling with issues of communication, goal setting, organization, and general relationship problems.

Challenges come into our lives in powerful waves and it can become more than we can handle. I realize these challenges can lead to substance abuse, anxiety, depression and conflict in relationships. I can work with you to help you feel more confident to heal and move forward with your life. I want you to have a positive experience with therapy, finding the value in working through life's stressful events, and difficulties, with a therapist who is empathetic and empowering. I have successfully worked with people who feel "stuck" in their present circumstances.

Very Limited Availability - It can be difficult when one does not feel heard, valued, equal, loved, or understood. We want others to "get us", to feel included and have a voice, and feel like we matter in our relationships! I specialize in helping families, couples, and individual adult clients heal and strengthen relationships so as to enjoy feeling heard, valued, equal, loved, and understood.

I have over a decade of experience working in the mental health field. I believe that a safe and secure therapeutic experience can be a catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I bring authenticity, empathy, and knowledge into the therapeutic space in order to meet individuals where they are and equip them with the tools needed to live a dynamic and fulfilling life.

Has traditional talk therapy not felt like "enough"? Do you find it difficult to put words together to describe your experiences? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns, situations, or relationships? The teens, couples, & adults that we see often struggle with managing difficult emotions, anxiety, dissociation, depression, and grief. They have often experienced painful things in the past that they have buried. We help your brain process these things and heal. One of the biggest benefits of therapy is having a safe place to share how you are really doing & feeling. A place to explore thoughts & feelings using clay, art, & horses.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or past hurts? Perhaps your relationships are not what you thought they would be. Maybe you are in the military or new to the area and need help coping with life changes. Life can offer us a series of challenges that affect the quality of our personal, spiritual, and family life. I provide counseling in a supportive, empathetic, and judgment-free environment.

I commend you for your choice to seek out therapy. Life can be challenging at times, and reaching out for support is an important step toward growth and healing. I provide a holistic approach to therapy, as I aim to provide a safe place for self-discovery and well being. As we work together, we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and we will focus on goals that are important to you.

I love supporting children, families and individuals through a holistic lens. I know how change, stress, and relationships can be difficult to navigate at times. I can provide support for many concerns including: anxiety, depression, divorce, chronic illness, attachment, trauma, transitions, birth and postpartum, adoption and foster care. If you are seeking support, change or a safe place we can navigate this together.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, distracted, or frustrated with where you or your child are at in life? Do you find yourself at a loss, but unsure as to why? Do you need systems and habits in place in move yourself forward to success? I work with individuals (6 years old and up!), parents, couples, and families on challenging the status quo in their lives, improving communication, and understanding a greater potential for the future. My heart is to join with you in creating full change in your environment - approaching situations with a multi-faceted view. You don't have to be stuck, and I would love to help.