Lesbian Therapists in Greeley, CO

Do you need more time to work on past trauma then an hour a week allows you? Do you have an amazing therapist but wish you could have the time/space to dig deeper into your suicidality, your religious trauma or parts of your trauma that are hard for others to hold? Are you looking for an out of the box form of therapy that supports your intense personality or busy lifestyle? Jess would love to consult with you about what a customized intensive could mean to you.

I work from a Narrative Theoretical Lens, which means that I believe the stories we tell are reflective of the life we are living. I also engage in an integrative approach and I pull from many different therapeutic techniques. I welcome all clients, and provide an empathetic, warm space to assist in working through traumatic event, gaining better stress management and coping skills, or just someone to process some of life's toughest moments. My 1 year old West Highland Terrier, Bentley the Pawfessional joins our sessions and animal assisted interventions are used throughout the session.

Connecting with a therapist is no easy task these days. Finding a person who will listen without judgement, honor your current struggles, and sit with you as you sort through your next steps is an important part of connection. Whether you appreciate some humor, prefer to snuggle my therapy dog, or participate in hands on art, music, sand, or play therapy interventions, I have many ways to create connection with my clients. I also use creative interventions for clinical individual or group supervisions for graduate level students or LPCCs!

I believe in taking a relational, holistic, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach in all my counseling sessions. I want to learn what you value and work collaboratively towards your goals. I believe that we are strong individuals because of who we are, not in spite of who we are. I believe in validating and embracing each individual for who they are, while also challenging them to grow and develop new ways to navigate life's challenges. I want to support you as you discover how to live an authentic, valued life.

Hello, and welcome! Are you finding life's challenges pretty overwhelming at times? I've been there, and I understand. I can help you explore those challenges and find the best way for you to address them. Are you at a crossroads in your journey, feeling that there must be more in life for you to experience? I've been helping clients with these and other concerns for over 35 years. I can help with anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality issues, health concerns, and grief and loss. Your sessions with me will be at least a full 60 minutes; I just don't believe in the "50 minute hour!" My education and experience as a registered nurse and psychotherapist allows me to provide you with an integrated and holistic approach to whatever you are experiencing in your life. Our emotions and mental status are always intertwined with our physical health and need to be approached as a whole. I also believe that we are more than our mind/body selves. There are aspects to our lives that cannot be explained by traditional studies, and these need to be acknowledged, too.

There may come a time in your life when you intuitively know things are off and you're looking for change, perhaps in areas such as identity, career, faith/spirituality or relationships. You may have also had change forced on you through accident, injury or illness and you are struggling with how to adjust. You might be feeling out of place, guilty or at blame for wanting things to be different. There are times you may not even be aware of where that change needs to occur. I want to help clients find out what is truly important to them, so that they can build a meaningful life with self-acceptance at the core.

I enjoy working with clients who are interested in gaining further insight into patterns in their life and who hope to feel empowered to make changes. I believe that times of transition in life, while usually stressful, also provide immense opportunities for growth. I consider it a privilege to work with clients during these times in life and to help them use their resilience as a tool. Some examples of transition periods in life include, but are not limited to: start or end of relationships, death of a loved one, moving, career changes, starting or finishing college, birth of a child, marriage, or divorce.

There are experiences in life that just outweigh our ability to cope. When this happens and you feel consumed by anxiety, depression or stress, you do not need to face this alone. If you are looking for support to improve your overall well being, increase your quality of life and feel authentically connected in your relationships, I want to partner with you in these goals.

You may feel emotionally or sexually disconnected from yourself or in your relationship. You may be seeking a sense of balance, fulfillment, and authenticity in your life and with your partner(s). Navigating the challenges of intimacy and desire can deeply affect your well-being. I believe that you can increase your self-understanding and discover ways to enhance pleasure. Together, we will work to improve this connection to yourself, your sexuality, and your relationship with others.

*** Currently, I am taking on new clients from a waitlist and anticipate that most people will be on there for about 10 weeks before I can start. I'm sorry for any frustration or disappointment this may cause. If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please visit my website and schedule a consultation. *** You can be happy and confident in your sexuality and sex life. Even if you feel as though it has disappeared, is out of control/"addicted", or is broken, there is hope. If you are want to discover, rediscover, reclaim, repair, rescue, or revive your sexuality, I can help.

I embrace the idea that change is all around us and happening every day. Our job as people is to learn how to manage and adjust to this change as it unfolds in our lives. This can be challenging and difficult and that is where I come in. I can help you identify skills to use as you open new doors and live in the here and now.

I am current accepting new clients and am telehealth only at this time. I offer a relaxed and pressure free environment so you can work at your pace. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment so you can feel comfortable eventually talking about anything with me. Therapy should be tailored to what YOU need and want. I specialize in helping individuals learn to manage and control anxiety, panic, depression, and mood. I can help you learn to set and hold boundaries, have healthier relationships, and improve your self confidence. With 13 years of experience, I can offer a wide variety of treatments and tools.

Life can be hard, confusing and even painful. You have just taken the first and hardest step by being here. As a licensed psychologist, I offer psychotherapy to individuals with an emphasis on adults and adolescents. Together our purpose will be working towards a healthier, happier and more meaningful life. My approach is empowering, insightful and collaborative. I strive to take an active role in the therapy process and help you discover things that need to change to improve your life, and then how to actually implement those changes.

Making a change in life is not always easy, but also not impossible. Gain insight and make lasting changes in your life in an encouraging, safe, and supportive environment. Learn to develop the confidence and skills to be a happy, healthy, and successful individual. My background includes working with anxiety, depression, attention/focus issues, motivation, trauma, life transitions, relationships, stress management, family system issues, and substance abuse. Using a relational and solution-focused approach, I provide support and strategies individualized for your needs.

You have within yourself the answers you are looking for; my job is to help you find those answers.

Grief is not about "getting over it." It's not a medical condition that needs to be cured, nor does it fit into a box. It is about loss...a break up, death of a loved one, end of a friendship, job loss or the end of a career, divorce, or the loss of a dream. Some days it may feel like you are drowning in a tidal wave of sadness. Other days, a pocket of grief envelopes you because of a song, smell, or memory. You grieve as deeply as you love, and your grief demands to be felt!

It is essential to have a counselor that you feel comfortable with and is your "best fit" counselor. I provide a warm, authentic and non-judgmental environment where you can face challenges and work through difficulties while receiving genuine support. My approach to counseling is collaborative, compassionate, identity-affirming, culturally informed, relational and strengths based. I believe in giving you the time and attention you deserve and offer high quality care in a compassionate, supportive and culturally responsive environment to help you gain insight and live a healthier and happier life.

I currently specialize in providing evidence-based and trauma-focused psychotherapy to adults, couples, and teenagers in order to strengthen resiliency, promote stability in the home, and improve family functioning. I have extensive experience working with adults and teens with depressive or anxiety issues, couples, behavioral issues, LGBT issues, and school-based issues. I work directly with individuals to ensure that even the most challenging or threatening behaviors can be managed.

My approach begins with the belief that the human experience is to know both joy and pain, & every variation of emotion in-between, often in the same moment. I believe that which has been wounded in relationship must be healed in relationship. In order for your true self to emerge it must be witnessed. Just as our deepest glory must be held, so too must our wounds. In these places we will engage a posture of curiosity of how those wounds have impacted your style of relating and the ways you have had to adapt to cope.