In Person Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

Our patterns paint the picture of our everyday experience. I believe in the importance of slowing down and observing these patterns with acceptance and curiosity (exploring mind, body, and spirit) in order to shift the way we interact with different aspects of our lives. As we slow down and re-evaluate our own truth, the models of the world we have subscribed to begin to shift as does our ability to be open to new and different possibilities.

Going to your first counseling session can be scary, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and let you know that I am listening. I focus on helping clients work through cognitive distortions and negative thought patterns. I believe that every person deserves a chance to tell their story, to know that they are heard and that their story matters. I take a holistic approach to counseling, considering the many physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of a person’s health. I am excited to work with clients of all demographics and I bring a considerable amount of life experience to the counseling field.

Do you and your partner ever feel like roommates? Couples therapy is an excellent way to improve conflict management and deepen emotional connection. Just as mental / emotional pain and suffering often originate in relationships, healing and growth must also come from cultivating a healthy relationship with a competent healer. Brandon takes special care to nurture this relationship with his clients so that healing and growth come naturally during the process. Brandon Engler has a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Substance Abuse, both from the University of West Florida.

Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in life or with your relationships? Are you having trouble knowing and communicating your thoughts and feelings to your partner? Whether you find yourself facing a dilemma or wanting more out of life, navigating these moments becomes easier when we understand and deepen our relationships with our selves, our emotional experiences, and with others. Through person-centered and experiential interventions, I can help you move into a place of safety, confidence, and healing so that you can feel like yourself again and be present for yourself and with loved ones.

For over twenty years I have had the privilege of helping clients improve their close relationships while also developing their comfort with a healthy, wide range of emotions. At times all of us experience overwhelmingly painful feelings or problems coping with our stressful lives. My ultimate hope and goal is to help you to expand your capacity to respond to future challenges with greater resilience, insight, and self compassion. I specialize in working with people committed to developing healthy connections, clients struggling with mood issues, and those looking to increase their understanding of their emotions and themselves.

Cynthia DeSantis is a licensed clinical social worker. This is the highest clinical social work license that can be earned to practice as an independent psychotherapist. Cynthia completed her MSW degree from Virginia Commonwealth University graduating with honors. She is a well-respected clinician with over 25 years of experience. She relocated her successful long-term private practice as a psychotherapist in the Washington, DC/College Park, MD area, to Colorado. Cynthia has extensive clinical experience working with a wide variety of clients, families, and couples of different ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

My expertise is working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship, change of life, or traumatic issues. Helping a client to gain depth of insight, learn to utilize and trust their own resources, and helping to bring a client to wholeness and healing is my professional passion. I facilitate the process that helps clients actualize, and begin to live their highest quality of life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who seeks to help people feel seen and understood, particularly when they are asking the question, "Who am I?" This is a question that comes from a lost place, but allows for growth. I strive to work from a place of cultural humility in therapy as I acknowledge my own identities and integrate social justice values into my clinical work and personal life. I identify as a Queer, white cis female and an athlete in recovery. In therapy, I utilize an interpersonal process and existential-humanistic approach to enact change and help clients actualize their goals.

In order to heal, I believe we need a nonjudgmental space to look at the hard stuff that's not working, recognize how it has worked in the past, and identify changes. My role is to encourage and empower you to make these meaningful changes in your life so you can move from surviving to thriving. If you’re a dog person, Luna, my cattle dog mix can join your sessions as she is undergoing animal assisted therapy training. Luna welcomes everyone with enthusiastic tail wags!

Sometimes we need help navigating obstacles, emotional wellness, or stress. We struggle to cope with burnout, depression, grief, substance abuse, or traumatic/significant life event(s). Perhaps we don’t know what we want—we only know what we don’t want. That's enough to get us started on a path to happier-ness. I believe Locard's exchange principle— that “every contact leaves a trace”—is true of personal & professional experiences. We leave part of ourselves behind and take something with us in every encounter or event. Therapy can help us honor that process, keep what is meaningful, and let go of what no longer serves us.

Are you a woman facing painful sex, fertility problems, relationship struggles, or both? Do you have a health situation you don't feel like you can talk about because "you look fine"? Have you ever experienced a significant trauma or sexual assault? Do you have relationship issues that are affected by any of these things? Health problems and recovering from trauma is scary, then the way that people respond to them can make us feel like our problems are minimized and invalidated. This can make us feel alone, helpless, terrified, as well as frustrated with the responses of people around us. -now offering EMDR

Do you feel as though you are parenting several children in one? Do you have an adoptive child that is struggling? Does your child: deny remembering specific events, vary in his/her abilities, rapidly change moods, steal, hoard food, lack social skills, show physical/verbal aggression, react disproportionately to specific situations? Are you confused by your child's behavior and frustrated that your current parenting skills/techniques are not effective? Are your child's teachers reporting inappropriate or disruptive behaviors at school? Would you like to gain hope, learn new skills, and see more of who your child really is?

Want practical recommendations to improve your life, reach your goals, and be your best self? Are you struggling with how to manage a transition in your life, your mood, attention, or time? I help individuals struggling with executive functioning and ADHD gain insight and build a personalized toolkit of skills that are aligned with their goals. I have worked with people struggling with self-regulation, organization, time management, and planning for over 10 years. We will work together to help you gain insight, identify your strengths, and build a personalized toolkit of skills that promote success.

Do you suffer from relationship issues or trauma? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or struggling with relationship issues?

Choosing the right therapist can be challenging! I provide a free 30-min consultation for anyone interested in my services. I have experience handling many issues. I join in your process and help find the personal solutions that work best for you. I appreciate open clients as well as clients who may be ambivalent about change and need a nonjudgmental person to help sort options out to create positive, lasting changes. The therapeutic relationship is the essential building block for your success and my goal is to empower and challenge you to find your true, happy self.

Currently accepting new clients for both in-person & telehealth! My passion lies in working with motivated adolescents or young adults who may be grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or self-esteem issues. With over 7 years of experience, I specialize in supporting clients through crisis situations, including those struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation. I am dedicated to creating a safe, learning-oriented space where clients can explore their experiences and strengths. Curiosity is my guiding skill as I approach each client, fostering an environment where mutual learning and growth can thrive.

As a counselor, I aim to cultivate a deep, authentic connection that encourages safety, vulnerability, and trust. I know it takes time to build this type of therapeutic relationship and I will follow your lead with the pace that feels safest to you while incorporating gentle encouragement to go deeper when appropriate. Once established, this relationship is the foundation for all of our work together.

In our work together, you will learn how to relate to yourself and the painful realities of life skillfully. To begin, I'll support you in slowly turning attention inward while remaining grounded and open. From this connected space, we'll inquire into the thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and sensations that color your experience of life. Naturally, unresolved trauma and unacknowledged grief will call attention to themselves. We'll meet them together, with genuine curiosity and compassion. Insights emerge both spontaneously and gradually when relating in this way and 'the work' begins to feel more authentic, enjoyable, and healing.

Dr. Vanessa Rollins is a Psychologist in Colorado who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from CU Boulder, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from CU Denver, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Rollins specializes in psychological assessment and brief therapy. She has a background in integrated primary care, health psychology, inpatient treatment settings, and psychological and cognitive assessment of adolescents and adults.