Eclectic Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

I work with woman who are finding themselves through the phases of motherhood and beyond. Women truly make the world go round and yet we find ourselves exhausted, overworked, underpaid, overwhelmed, and overstimulated much of the time. This results in feeling disenchanted with our lives- bored and rundown, unsure, short tempered...simply not who we want to be showing up as. I have found with the right mentorship, guidance, and support we are able to tap into all the beautiful things that make us unique, which allows us to be the kind of women, mothers, wives, and friends we desire to be.

Have you ever thought of your Entire Life as being a web of relationships? I do. I see your life as having 4 Key Areas of Relationship: 1) With your SELF, 2) With OTHERS, 3) With local Community and the World, 4) And possibly, With Substances, or other Vices. When any 1 or more of these is stressful or out of balance, symptoms occur or worsen. Uncomfortable feelings of transition/change, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, internal or external conflict, feeling hopeless or stuck or angry, or alone, without support or solutions. The list goes on. It is my Mission to help you to feel rapid relief and to facilitate healing/change.

I am accepting new individual, adult clients. I am not accepting couples or individuals under 18 years. / Are you in a toxic relationship or wondering if your relationship is healthy? Are you experiencing the aftermath of a traumatic experience? Maybe you simply wish you had someone to talk to who is impartial and non-judgmental. Therapy is about finding the right "fit" with a therapist, and I pride myself in creating a comfortable environment in which to foster growth. Sometimes all we need is to have a place to talk things out before we can move forward and feel better.

Sometimes it can feel impossible to find words that best express the thing we need to process. In these times, our struggles can feel invisible and silenced. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I invite you to find your voice through creativity. You don't have to be "artistic" or "creative" to start. All you need is a willingness to meet yourself in a new way and someone who will support you along your path. I bring a love for the healing process and a passion for how expressive arts can offer you a new way to feel seen and heard.

Just by being here you are taking the first step toward inner healing. Selecting the right therapist for you is important, so please take a moment to read some information about me and my philosophy. I am a Colorado native and an outdoor enthusiast. I am a husband and a father. I have been working in the field of mental health for 17 years and have been a licensed therapist in Colorado for 6 years. I am a skilled therapist and I love my work! I believe in people and I believe in you. I believe you contain the capacity to heal. My goal is to help you harness your inner strength to improve your own capacity for self-healing.

You are not alone, sister... Though you do your best to get up, get dressed (yoga pants count, ladies!) and smile while you uphold all your roles/responsibilities, you are actually living an anxious, panicked, stressed, overwhelmed and depressed life (or your daughter is). Your best version of YOU is locked away - longing. While you hope one day you'll just feel better, in the meantime you find yourself in the same place: struggling, anxious, frustrated, exhausted, detached, fearful, isolated, unsettled, desperate. I don't want you to settle for living this way any longer; there is hope and this does not have to be your "normal."

Now Accepting New Clients - "My approach is sensitive and honest". I feel privileged to be a therapist and I appreciate the difficulty most of us have asking for help even when we need it the most. I believe that we often feel "stuck" in our lives because we lack balance, clarity and serenity; all of which are hard to find in today's world. We have what we need inside of us to transcend our experiences, however, a good therapist can assist us in getting where we want to be more quickly and safely. I believe trauma big and small is a part of our lives from the day we are born. Learning to care for self is essential.

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.

Thank you for the opportunity to share my counseling practice with you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work with people of all ages, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe that our relationship and the trust between us is vital to a successful partnership. I want to help you reach your goals and utilize our time together in a way that encourages your growth and supports you in this process. My office is located in Old Town Fort Collins, across from the CSU campus. Please feel free to give me a call, so I can answer any questions you may have.

Are you struggling to find the joy you once felt? Needing help navigating through the stressors of life? Wanting relief from past traumas that are keeping you from being fully engaged in life? I am here to help! My name is Melissa Blatnik, and I am excited to assist you on your journey to a happier, healthier you! I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for 14 years, and I am still as passionate about it today as I was back then. I am an empathetic counselor who provides a safe environment to open up about the struggles you have been through. I look forward to working with you!

I'm a warm and caring therapist who knows the value of humor, and I bring that into my work to help balance and cope with the more difficult parts of life. I'm trained in harm reduction, a collaborative approach between client and therapist that incorporates the belief that abstinence is one solution to drug and alcohol misuse but not the only solution. I also have experience with moderation management for alcohol use.

Starting the counseling process can feel daunting, but I make it easy. I'm warm & supportive (but direct), nonjudgmental, funny, and REAL. I'm soft, yet strong. I can handle anything you tell me. I work hard to help you heal yourself & your relationships. If life feels overwhelming, you're struggling in relationships, or you need direction, I would love to work with you. I'll learn about you & your needs, and tailor my approach to your preferences and personality. Ultimately, I support clients to find healthier, more honest & direct ways to relate to themselves, their partners, and the world.

Trained in Family Systems, I work with individuals, couples and families. I am client centered and a bit more directive and goal oriented rather than passive. Your time is valuable. I want to see you get results. I offer clients resources and "exercises" to work on between sessions if you desire or you can simply work in sessions if you are too busy (many of us are!). I respect your background, values, beliefs, ethics, faith and what you bring to the process. We will collaborate in this process. You are the expert on YOU but I will give you ideas to help maximize your process.

Everyone has the capacity to change and grow given the space to breathe. There is an art and science to the practice of psychology. Mostly, there is hope. I warmly invite you to have me support you on your healing journey. We all have struggles that are typically met with the desire for a better, brighter way of life. It may feel impossible to change. But it is never too late. Try a new perspective, challenge yourself to different ways of relating and behaving. Often the gentle guidance of a therapist is helpful along a wellness journey. I am delighted by the opportunity to be that person for you.

I believe that we all do what we know based on what we have learned, beliefs we have adopted, and/or experiences we have been through. It is my belief that once we become aware of the patterns we have created in our lives, we can then consciously decide to change situations that we are not satisfied with. In order to heal I believe it is important to empower individuals to tell their stories while feeling every emotion without judgment.

Life will throw many twists and turns your way, and counseling provides the support to navigate through these challenges in a healthy manner. I believe that counseling is a great way to achieve the life you want and to heal from past and current pain. It is an effective way to foster healthy communication and relationships with yourself and others.

We all have noise in our lives. My goal is to help you quiet the noise by offering solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive approaches to therapy so that you can experience life in a more healthy and peaceful way. I do not believe that we “get over” challenging life experiences. I believe that we can take those challenges and weave them into the story of our life, becoming a stronger and more resilient human being. By developing strong coping skills and understanding our self-worth, we can live as our most authentic selves.

“People have no idea that I’m really falling apart on the inside.”... “I feel like this world wasn’t built for me, and it’s so hard to figure out how to stay afloat.”...“I’m so overwhelmed all the time.”...“I’m doing my best, but it never feels good enough.” You aren't alone in any of these feelings. I hear you, and I am here for you.

Discovering the story of your heart and listening to the telling of your story is my passion. My goal is to provide a safe healing space for you in a caring and inviting environment. I have often found that it is in this safe place that my client is able to share the difficult pieces of his or her story for the first time. As we work together we will discover hope, healing, and freedom from deep emotional wounds both past and present.