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I believe healing happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as a whole person, not just a diagnosis....
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I believe healing happens when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. I work with children ages 10 and older, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, and psychotic disorders. Many of the clients I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck and are seeking clarity, stability, and relief.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. My approach is collaborative, individualized, and compassionate, with a focus on understanding each client’s full experience, strengths, and goals. I provide thoughtful evaluations, clear education, and treatment planning that may include medication management and supportive care.
Seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to meet clients with respect, understanding, and support while helping them improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. I would be honored to support you as you take the next step toward healing and growth when you feel ready.
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As someone who has experienced personal trauma, I focus my energy on creating a compassionate, affirming space, where people can e...
As someone who has experienced personal trauma, I focus my energy on creating a compassionate, affirming space, where people can explore their inner experiences and remember their true strengths.
My journey into therapy began after I realized people were able to overcome really difficult experiences. I continue to believe that people cope with trauma in the best way they know how, and that courage and resilience come from inside. My role is to help you access those sometimes forgotten abilities. I work primarily with adults navigating trauma, building coping skills, or exploring personal goals. Whether you're working through trauma or exploring your goals, I'll work with you to create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.
I treat every person as the expert in their lives and approach every session with curiosity. I use EMDR and Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help manage difficult memories, Internal Family Systems to help you better understand yourself, and mindfulness and relaxation to help you manage stressful situations.
Therapy is a partnership. We'll identify and set goals that matter to you As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. Working together we will get to know each other and build a relationship. In the first few sessions, we will focus on coping and self-soothing, and I'll share techniques you can use when you feel overwhelmed.
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 someone who has faced significant barriers to success, I know what it is like to feel stuck and the importance of learning new ...
As someone who has faced significant barriers to success, I know what it is like to feel stuck and the importance of learning new skills to rebuild momentum.
Hi, I'm Jenny! I hold a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) within the state of Colorado and a Special Service Provider License (SSP) through Colorado Department of Education. I specialize in teens and young adults who are seeking support in areas such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self esteem, relationships, and life transitions.
I am a person centered therapist who utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support you in your growth. Some of these may include, but are not limited to; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), brief solution focused therapy(BSFT), and mindfulness.
I specialize in establishing trusting relationships with my client and working with them to create an agreed upon path towards success. Within a warm and judgement-free space, we can work together to support you in feeling heard and reaching your goals.
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 treating depression is to start by guessing that the client is likely doing their best. I find the best benefit in starting with small, nearly 100% attainable goals to begin pushing back against the loneliness, self-defeat, and lack of motivation that often accompanies depression.Suicidality and self-harm often accompany depression. I encourage clients to maintain awareness of these symptoms through honest, open conversation with me so we can attend to safety concerns while keeping the client at the least-restrictive level of care possible.
Tools I use for counseling depression include:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in counseling for depression when they begin reporting greater access to emotions - not just joy, but also hurt, sadness, excitement, gratitude, grief, etc. Depression is not simply the absence of joy but can also be the absence of other emotions. Clients are making progress when the effects of their depressive symptoms no longer prevent them from achieving short and long-term goals, hopes, and dreams.
In their personal time, clients can supplement their time in counseling for depression by maintaining awareness of thoughts, situations, or people that may trigger depressive symptoms, as well as noticing times when they are not feeling this way. Focusing on mindfulness and treating oneself kindly are key factors in treating depressive symptoms.
To prepare for your first counseling session for depression, all you need to do is schedule the appointment! Sometimes just starting therapy and showing up is half the work, and clients do not need to be stressed about being “prepared” for a first appointment. Try to lean on a support person who knows you will be starting therapy who you can check in with after your first session. If you would like, it may be helpful to identify 2-3 areas of life in which you notice depressive symptoms as the most impactful.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Colorado Springs, CO is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Colorado Springs is located near Tenderfoot Hill Rd and Lake Ave, off I-25. It is right by Quail Lake Park and close to the Broadmoor World Arena.
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