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I’m a warm, behaviorally grounded therapist who will meet you with compassion and real-world tools—so you feel understood, learn w...
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I’m a warm, behaviorally grounded therapist who will meet you with compassion and real-world tools—so you feel understood, learn what’s driving the patterns, and build skills that make daily life worth living.
I'm a therapist with a practical approach grounded in DBT and behavioral principles. I work with clients stuck in intense emotions, anxiety, shame, or repeating relationship patterns. I draw from DBT, CBT, and behavioral strategies while keeping work collaborative and tailored to you. Many clients want clear tools and practice to manage overwhelm, reduce reactivity, improve communication, and feel more steady. Whether navigating stress, transitions, neurodivergent traits, or patterns that don't match who you're trying to be, my goal is to help you feel understood and empowered—with a practical plan you can use.
My style is warm, direct, practical. I use DBT and behavioral strategies to help you identify patterns and practice skills that work. I also use CBT for thinking patterns. You can expect collaboration, accountability, and real-world focus through coping plans and communication practice. My goal is for you to leave with skills you can use independently.
If you've been carrying a lot while staying functional, you're not alone. Therapy is a place where you feel genuinely understood and learn skills to make life more manageable, one step at a time. If you're ready for supportive, practical work grounded in real change and compassion, I'd be honored to work with you. Schedule an appointment when you're ready.
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Life can be messy, relationships can be complicated, and sometimes we all need a safe place to put it down for a while. You don't...
Life can be messy, relationships can be complicated, and sometimes we all need a safe place to put it down for a while. You don't have to have the right words or have anything figured out before you walk through my door. Come exactly as you are. I'll meet you there with warmth, honesty, compassion, and probably a little humor along the way. Together , we will figure out what comes next.
I am a licensed professional counselor with experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient, community-based, home-based, and child welfare settings. I earned my Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance from Kansas State University and have spent my career providing individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment planning. My experience includes working with at-risk youth and families involved with social services and juvenile justice systems, as well as individuals navigating trauma, substance use, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I bring a warm, collaborative approach, believing the relationship is key to meaningful change. I'm compassionate but direct when needed. Using CBT and trauma-informed care, I'm especially passionate about working with adolescents, women, and families. I also spent over a decade running a real estate business, giving me a broad perspective on resilience.
I believe therapy should feel human. Clients do not have to arrive with everything figured out or know exactly what they want to change. I meet people where they are and help them understand themselves, recognize their strengths, develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
As a veteran and trauma-informed therapist, I understand that our experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world around ...
As a veteran and trauma-informed therapist, I understand that our experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us, and I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to better understand themselves and the experiences that have shaped them.
I am a Licensed Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist with extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. Throughout my career, I have supported people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, behavioral and emotional challenges, family conflict, crisis, and difficult life transitions. I work with clients who may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of what comes next, helping them better understand their experiences, develop healthier ways of coping, strengthen relationships, and build confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
I believe therapy works best when clients feel comfortable being honest and know they will be met without judgment. I take a practical, individualized approach, helping clients recognize patterns, build coping and communication skills, and identify strategies that fit their lives. I value authenticity, and working alongside each client at their own pace.
Reaching out for support can be difficult, especially when you have been carrying things on your own for a long time. You do not have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Wherever you are right now, we can start there. If you feel I may be a good fit for you or your family, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
As one who has experienced personal trauma and sought out therapy initially as a child, I have an authentic understanding of how w...
As one who has experienced personal trauma and sought out therapy initially as a child, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building of new life skills can empower us once again.
Hello! My name is Caroline. I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I typically work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I'm skilled in Emotion Focused Family Therapy, helping families build skills to resolve conflict and strengthen trust and connection.
My approach is warm, goal-oriented, direct, and empathetic. I believe that working together with my clients creates better outcomes. I'm committed to helping you feel safe and supported as we navigate challenges. My focus is on helping you develop practical skills and insights that make a real difference in your relationships and well-being.
Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, whether it's your first time or your thirtieth. I provide an empathetic, and straightforward, non-judgmental approach. You're in control and can share at your own pace as we get to know each other. If it feels like the right fit, I invite you to schedule an appointment. I look forward to getting to know you!
As a mental health professional, I understand some of the challenges life can bring and strive to listen and support individuals b...
As a mental health professional, I understand some of the challenges life can bring and strive to listen and support individuals build skills to help continue to move forward through these experiences and help you find their empowerment again.
Hello, my name is Karla and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a professional background experience working in Child Protection Therapy, Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, and Crisis. I have worked with individuals both adults and adolescents who may be experiencing challenges and disruptions in their lives and life roles due to various causes and helping them build skills to help in day to day life and responsibilities. My goal is to listen, help support, and help to build coping skills and strategies for the individual to live the fullest life possible.
I utilize empathic listening to help first understand the primary issue an individual may be experiencing. Through a Person Centered approach my goal is to help individuals recognize their own skills, strengths, and abilities they bring to the therapeutic setting to help promote self understanding, personal growth and healing.
Life can bring painful experiences and can really put you down. Making the decision to come to therapy can be frightening, uncertain, and can provoke further angst and reservation. I am here to encourage you to take the first step in your healing process and will do my best to help support you and help you along your life journey.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is systemic family therapy. I prefer family treatment because it allows all members of the family to impact and work together to bring about change.
I teach about the following in family therapy: communication, solution-focused care, problem-solving, and attachments.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when the family reports they feel more connected to one another.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by spending time together.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can reach out for help.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Colorado Springs, CO usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Colorado Springs, CO offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Our family – biological family, foster family, adopted family, step family, and the family we acquire throughout life – has a major influence in every aspect of our life. We view our life through a lens that is formed by our family’s values, habits and culture. Many of the ways we think and act are learned patterns of behavior from our family.
Our first relationships are often with our family. These relationships teach us how to love, communicate and function with others. Some of us were born into a dysfunctional family which struggles with connection, communication and boundaries. The truth is that family dysfunction is on a spectrum and we are all on this spectrum at some point. No family is immune – we all struggle at times.
The good news is that family therapy or family counseling can minimize the dysfunction by working with individual roles and communication within the family. We will always have conflicts that arise in our families. It’s how we handle the conflicts that can be altered – to be handled in a healthy manner. Learning key skills can transform high level dysfunction into a healthy and productive family.
A family going through a transition:
Or, possibly one family member is struggling:
Sometimes there is a disagreement or conflict that creates strife within the family. These transitions, personal difficulties or conflicts effect the entire family. For example, many times a child will have behavioral or emotional problems that are the initial symptoms of family dysfunction.
Thriveworks Colorado Springs counselors work with families to strengthen communication, identify roles, build strengths and learn to handle conflict in a healthy manner. No family chooses conflict. Instead, we want love, respect and support from our families. If your family is spiraling down, developing unhealthy habits, you can benefit from meeting with one our professionals. We help many families in distress get back on track. Your family can too.
Our therapists are supportive and nonjudgmental. They have extensive experience working with many types of family dynamics. When you give us the opportunity to support your family, you and your family will be able to strengthen the relationship bonds and enjoy being together once again. Family life is key to our mental health and well-being. Call today to schedule: 719-266-3919
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Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Colorado Springs is located in Powers Center Point near Powers Center Point and Barnes Road, off Powers Boulevard. It is near the Skyview Sports Complex and close to Sand Creek High School.
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