I am a retired 20yr military veteran, raised 4 girls on my own (I graduated from parenting school after they left the house!! Lol.), licensed in Colorado with 11 years of professional therapy work experience and over 23 years of mental health experience. I am a certified Anger Management and Emotional Intelligence Instructor.
DISCLAIMER: I am a "Reality Therapist." I am also going to challenge you. I can be blunt, but harmless. :-). If you are ready for a healthy challenge to think about changing things for yourself, improve your quality of life, and/or needing some uplifting/empowerment, I am that Therapist! What this means is, reality therapy sees current behavior as choices, and it teaches us that while we cannot control how we feel, we can control how we think and behave. We choose to behave in certain ways, and these choices can help or hamper the ability to satisfy essential needs and reach individual goals. This therapy also uses choice theory; the way we think and the behaviors we choose are key to our accountability and who we are. The goal towards utilizing a specific type of therapy tailored to your needs is meant to help you regain control of your life through learning to help you make the choices you need to improve your quality of life.
I have a lot of energy! I love helping while providing you the support you need help managing stress anxiety/panic attacks, anger, motivation, self-esteem, improving confidence, past substance use, and/or depressive symptoms. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will help you tailor your sessions and goals to meet your specific needs.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I am here to support you in that process! Just remember, mistakes are proof that you are trying your best. Thank you for allowing me to help you!
