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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...
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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 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.
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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...
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.
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.
As a Hispanic counselor, I bring both professional experience and personal understanding of how culture, loss, and trauma can shap...
As a Hispanic counselor, I bring both professional experience and personal understanding of how culture, loss, and trauma can shape our lives. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered, creating a supportive space where clients can process difficult experiences, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful change at their own pace.
Hi, I'm Brittany, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and national certified counselor (NCC). I work with teens and adults navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, loss, relationship challenges, and experiences that leave them feeling stuck. My approach is supportive, straightforward, and down-to-earth. Therapy should be a space where you can be yourself while growing. I work collaboratively with my clients to understand their experiences, develop practical coping skills, and make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you leave therapy with tools and insights that extend beyond our sessions.
My approach is straightforward, supportive, and collaborative. I create a space where you can be yourself and grow. I believe laughter matters in therapy. I use CBT, DBT, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed care to help develop coping skills and confidence. My goal is tackling difficult things with humor and connection.
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable when you're used to handling things alone. You don't need everything figured out before walking through the door. We'll start where you are and build from there. If you're ready for a space where you can be yourself, feel supported, laugh, and grow, I invite you to schedule an appointment and see if we're a good fit.
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My go-to approach for teen counseling is to go at the client's pace. There is always room for growth and progress toward goals, and first I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. Therapy is a place an adolescent does not have to function under their role as student, daughter or son, athlete, significant other, etc., but can simply come as they are with what they have. I largely utilize CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy in my work with adolescents. The focus of these modalities is to learn the connection between thoughts/feelings/behaviors, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness tools, and to rewrite narratives about the life the client may be telling themselves to life into something more helpful.
Although this list is not exhaustive, some tools I teach in teen counseling include:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling when they are able to report improved outcomes in various areas of life (home, school, friends, etc), and when their support systems affirm these improvements. Sometimes teen therapy is about “planting seeds” of growth — some of which will bloom during therapy, and others that may take more time to sprout.
In their personal time, clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by engaging in resources, relationships, and environments that more closely match the positive changes they would like to make. Parents and caregivers can support their teens by helping them get involved in activities of interest, opening dialogue for communication, and maintaining a commitment to staying curious about their teen and their potential.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can rest assured knowing that there is nothing they need to do besides show up. If they would like, they can make a mental note of two things that they would like to see change or be different in their life.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Colorado Springs have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
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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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