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Christine Burnosky , LPC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello I am Christine and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been helping people
with a variety of life's issues for 24 years in many different settings. I have worked with people with issues
ranging from anxiety and depression to grief and trauma to relationship and career difficulties and many more.

I use a variety of different therapy approaches and believe that the relationship between therapist and client is highly predictive of success. I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs but some of the most common techniques I use are Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and Psychodynamic and Attachment Based therapies.

What would be important for someone to know about working with you?

I love being a therapist and being able to help people grow and thrive in their lives. I have been told by many clients that I am calm, patient, easy to talk to, non judgmental and able to just "be there" in the space that they find themselves in at that time. I encourage and like feedback as it helps us make the most of the time we have together. I tailor my approach to your unique situation and needs and honor and highly value the connection between therapist and client. It is your journey and I want you to feel safe and comfortable with me in this process.

In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?

Starting therapy with a stranger is not easy and many wonder if the therapist will understand and “get” them. Being a living and breathing human just like you, I’ve experienced the both the joys and trauma of life and everything in between. And there is nothing that you could say or tell me that would shock me. I have also found that humor in the right circumstances can be very cathartic. Even though we’ve not encountered the exact same situations, I strive to understand and empathize with your unique life struggles. I believe humans are resilient but we sometimes get lost and feel empty and alone. I’m here to be your guide and help you make sense of the things in your life holding you back and assist you in learning skills that can help you become the person you want to be. I’m also an introvert and highly sensitive person and view these traits as one of life’s most precious gifts. I honor and use these gifts to listen openly and connect easily with clients in a genuine and empathetic way.

How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?

Defining and setting goals is something that begins as soon as we meet each other for the first time. We will collaborate together and discuss what you would like to change or improve in your life during the first session. I will look at the presenting issues that you bring but also your history and physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Then we will start identifying specific goals and objectives. As our work progresses I will check in with you about your goals and ask for feedback about how you think the therapy is going for you. I often use the "miracle question" which asks "if you were to wake up tomorrow and all your problems were solved, what would your life look like"? This helps you visualize specific goals and objectives to work on to get to that improved image of yourself.

I look forward to working with you on your therapy journey!

Professional experience

24yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

CO LPC 3965