Trauma Focused Therapists in Louisville, CO

Have you ever desired change but felt stuck in a personal situation, experienced difficulty in a relationship, or struggled with maintaining the motivation to change behaviors over time? Almost all of us have experienced these feelings at one time or another and it is my belief that therapy can be a positive resource to generate change, growth, and forward movement in your life. We are all greatly impacted by the various relationships we have with those in our lives, and with our own experiences thus far. Therapy can offer the insight and tools to navigate the complexities of those relationships and improve your overall wellbeing.

Is your anxiety getting the best of you? Are you struggling to adjust to life after a divorce? Are you trying to manage a major life transition? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you’ve come to the right place. For the past 23 years, I’ve been counseling children, teens, adults, and families. In addition, to help with anxiety and depression, I offer counseling for individuals, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, major life transitions, & women's issues. I am also Certified in Brainspotting. I’m honored to say that I’ve won the Best of Louisville, Mental Health Services Award, for the past six years in a row.

Are you looking for a therapist who can help you and your child connect better with one another? How about helping them to connect better with their teachers, friends and most importantly, themselves? Are you hoping your child can learn the skills needed to manage their big feelings and overcome their every day challenges? Through the use of Synergetic Play Therapy, I blend the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, mindfulness, and my own authenticity to help your child learn new ways to respond to the challenges they encounter as they move through the world.

We all experience challenges in our lives and need support to help us find our way through them. At Ellie Mental Health, we strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for anyone. Show up just the way you are, with all the baggage that comes from living as a human being, and we will accept you and walk with you along your journey.

I love working with people of all ages, particularly those in their earlier and later years. I have experience in supporting parents and children in connection and communication, and working with individuals who have gone through traumas such as abuse, incarceration, homelessness, estrangement, illness, and death. I'm especially interested in working with Medicaid clients.

When I explain my job to my youngest clients, I tell them that sometimes people have big emotions that make everyday activities like planning, getting to work, or even getting out of bed in the morning seem impossible. And it is my job to help those people figure out how to feel better. Our lives are full of trauma, loss, and challenge. It is easy to get overwhelmed by these experiences and fall into habits that don't serve our greater goals.

Ellie Mental Health in Louisville, Colorado, isn’t your average therapy clinic. Ellie provides mental health care for people. Period. This includes people of all ages. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.

I know that therapy requires the right fit for clients to make progress. I believe in finding that fit, which is why I will provide a client with a free thirty-minute consultation. That will give us both time to see if I am the right person to help you and your needs, and for you to ask any questions about my treatment approach. I have over thirty years of experience in Colorado and in California, teaching in a medical school, and supervising mental health trainees and practicing clinicians. I love this work, and look forward to working with you.

Have you ever felt like you weren't "good enough"? Do you find yourself thinking negatively about aspects of who you are? Does fear get in the way of getting what you want out of life? I hear you. Whether it's depression, anxiety, becoming a new parent, having relationship stress, perfectionism, or dealing with a loss, we all deserve a space to process our experience with someone we trust. You deserve to feel supported and listened to by others while also uplifting ourselves through self-compassion and self-love.

You've come far in your career and your achievements, and you likely manage many roles in your life, but sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions. Despite your successes, you are anxious or unsatisfied. You may wonder why you work so hard for others. You miss the times in your life when you felt more confident and able to relax and laugh. You don't know if true balance is even possible but hidden fears keep you going. You are drowning in the pressure of your responsibilities, and have tried things like self-care before, but it doesn’t seem to stick.

Sometimes words don't cut it. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a safe space to explore your inner world? Art therapy uses tools that make traditional talk therapy an embodied experience. If you're wondering about what this actually looks like, the images on my profile illustrate how art therapy offers a safe space to dive deep. The heart of my practice is believing people are their own experts. You are the ONLY you with your unique values, experiences, routines, heartaches, and desires. I want you to feel seen, foster a deeper understanding of your journey, and find answers and solace through your own innate intuition.

Callie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate who received her Master’s Degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University. She is passionate about working with children and teens as they navigate life’s challenges. She meets each client where they are at while providing support from a mind-body perspective.

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to heal and reconnect. Therapy can be an intimidating journey and as a therapist I strive to create an environment for my clients that feels caring and supportive, welcoming all emotions and experiences into the space. I work with my clients to better themselves at the pace they feel ready to work at while establishing trust and compassion. In my counseling work I offer client centered approaches, tailoring to each clients individual needs while building a therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about holding space for trauma and specialize in working with teens and young adults.

I love working with adults, couples and teens who are ready to dive deep! With 8 years of experience in the therapy field, I specialize in aiding individuals dealing with a range of challenges. These include- PTSD, narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse, sexual issues, complex grief, OCD, anxiety, co-dependency, attachment, depression, and various personality disorders. My expertise extends to existential and spiritual crises, women’s issues, toxic relationships, racial oppression, men’s issues, couples therapy, and paranormal activity. In the realm of forensics, I've worked with both perpetrators of sexual offenses and victims of crime.

In the past thirty years of practice, I've come to deeply understand that all therapy is, in a sense, grief therapy. I began working as a volunteer with Hospice, and although I am trained and practiced in trauma and developmental techniques, I specialize my work with grief and loss. I help my clients walk through the profoundly life-changing territory of losses that can seem impossible to accept and heal from. Because we live in a culture that makes little room for it, I create a place and time for people to unpack their losses and, with time, grow into acceptance. Please let me know if I can help.

There comes a time when we are ready heal and work through old patterns that keep us stuck. Perhaps you realize you have been relating to the people you love with dysfunctional habits learned from your family or previous relationships. Maybe you are reliving memories of fear and shame and are unable to find a sense of safety and stability.

I am a individual adult counselor and PACT trained couple/marriage therapist. Psychotherapy is a journey of self-exploration, self-discovery and self-awareness. My approach centers around a belief in the healing and transformative power of mindfulness, and mind-body awareness. With guidance and support, these tools lead to freedom, joy, the manifestation of your natural talents and gifts, and your true voice. I offer a supportive, compassionate style, and a strong, steady, presence for our work together; I also skillfully and precisely challenge the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns that keep you feeling stuck.

I specialize in couples counseling and men’s issues. FOR COUPLES, I help you use existing strengths in a process of Calming, Listening, Recommitting and Problem-Solving. This work exposes deep wounds beneath the conflict. Healing those wounds is the victory you need. FOR MEN, whether your struggle is relational, depression, anxiety, substance use or another, we can interrupt the repeating cycle with new habits, thoughts, behaviors, faith and\or relationships. I have been married 35 years, with 4 grown children. I have had 3 careers including USAF pilot, software development and now therapist and chaplain. I believe I can help you.

I'm here to offer you a little hope - with some self exploration and support, I believe that it’s possible to find harmony in this chaotic world. I offer a nonjudgmental, openminded space where clients can explore the different parts of themselves, find their authentic self, learn how to establish boundaries, ask for what they need and in turn create healthy relationships with themselves and the people in their lives.