Therapists in La Junta, CO
La Junta is named for the Spanish word for the junction, named so because it was a junction between two main pioneer roads. There are many junctions that occur in life, and which road you take can make a difference in your life. When you are at a junction and are not sure where to turn, it can help to get an outside perspective.
If you are in a junction in your life, be it tangible or intangible, you should seek the support and guidance of counselors in the La Junta area. These confidential therapists can assist you with personal growth, making decisions, or life situations. Contact a counselor today.
Theresa Yu
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,NCC,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression
9 years offering treatment
Hello. I am Theresa “Terri” Yu, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma, New Hampshire and Colorado. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of CSI Counseling Honor Society. I received my Bachelor’s in Applied Ministries: Foreign Missions Emphasis from Oklahoma Baptist University, my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision. My counseling approach is to style therapy on what will work for you best and providing a safe, judgment free space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy and address your needs by using various traditional approaches including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Rapid Resolution Therapy. My therapeutic in style involves helping you to achieve insight and strategies and tools that you can use to begin to make immediate positive changes in your life. I will be there to help guide you, encourage you, and possibly even challenge you, to overcome obstacles to stand in your way. My experience includes providing online telehealth, home-based & office-based counseling services with children, teens, and families with history of trauma/abuse/neglect, complex developmental trauma, special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s, oppositional defiant disorder, and other behavioral problems/issues. I also work with adults, couples and families for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems and coping with life changes. I have worked in several fields including as a social worker, foster/adoptive specialist for child protective services, Elem. School Special Education paraprofessional, pre-k teacher, and behavioral health rehabilitation/case manager. I am a mother to 4 girls, ages 29, 27, 23, 18 & have guardianship of 1 boy age 22 . I also host and place foreign exchange student in the community and love to learn about their different cultures. I am also an avid pet lover with 4 dogs and three cats. Two of my dogs are currently training to be therapy dogs. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to develop a plan to helping you live your most authentic live. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like to talk more. I understand that finding the right therapist can take time, so it’s OK to try this out and see if it’s a good fit for you. Overall I value honesty and want you to feel empowered to do what’s best for you.
David Stewart
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,CAC III,MAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
20 years offering treatment
Professional Counseling Services by [Your Name] As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) with over 20 years of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy for individuals seeking positive change. Based in Colorado, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, OCD, ADHD, and more. Additionally, I have worked extensively with active military veterans and individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling approach is warm, interactive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I believe in treating all clients with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I take pride in avoiding stigmatizing labels. My therapeutic style integrates a variety of modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and rational-emotive therapy, allowing me to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and circumstances. Seeking therapy takes courage, and I applaud you for considering the first step toward a more fulfilling and empowered life. Whether you are dealing with life's challenges or striving to achieve personal growth, I am here to support you through your journey. I look forward to the opportunity to work together and assist you in achieving lasting change and wellness.
Michelle Perry
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment
I am a licensed counselor specializing in grief, loss, death, aging, depression, anxiety, and co-dependency. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is an approach used for trauma. I received my Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. I have spent the last nine years working in the role of a social worker in skilled nursing facilities, and now with a hospice. My work experiences, combined with my personal ones, have allowed me to become a compassionate and empathetic counselor, trained to meet you where you are in your life experience. My style of counseling is collaborative. I love to work with my clients in setting their goals for counseling and then assisting them with achieving those goals. I am friendly, warm, and often use humor. I will tailor what counseling approach to use to your specific situation and desires. These approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, ACT, and DBT. My theoretical approach is attachment based and I am trauma informed and educated. I know that it is difficult to reach out for help. I respect your experiences and will do my best to provide you with a compassionate and goal oriented counseling experience.
Livia Dumesnil
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC, LAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
13 years offering treatment
Hello and what a pleasure to meet you. I first trained in Respiratory Therapy and was also a Victim Advocate, which gives me insight into treating trauma and Compassion Fatigue in these fields. I also specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness issues, Medical Trauma, Stress, addictions, and Substance Abuse/Addiction. I will treat you as the "whole" person you are through valid therapy modalities as well as offering information, and ideas, regarding nutrition, supplements, and other holistic therapeutic counseling options. I follow a philosophy that you are the expert in your life and I am but a guide. I treat each client according to his/her preferences focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Humanistic, and Person Centered approaches. I have also trained in Internal Family Systems, Compassion Fatigue, Trauma using EMDR, Integrative Mental Health, and much more. I am your guide, your partner, in your journey to gain clarity facing the struggles of stress, illness, emotional/behavioral issues, addiction, relationships, trauma, life change, or everyday life. When you are ready to begin the journey towards balance you will be greeted by a non-judgmental and holistic/integrated approach to help you move forward in your journey. Explore what integrating your mental health, body and mind can offer for happiness, meeting goals, and healing. While your struggle is REAL, your life does not have to be a REAL STRUGGLE!
Nancy Manly
Clinician
License Type(s): Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Specialist
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
21 years offering treatment
You are searching for help – I am here and honored to help you. Welcome! My name is Nancy Manly, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Specialist, licensed and certified in the state of Colorado. I have been providing transformative counseling for more than 20 years now, with expertise and experience in treating people struggling with a depth and breadth of issues. Some of these concerns and struggles include: anxiety, depression, stress management, substance use and abuse and other behavioral addictions, acceptance and coping with life transitions, grief and loss, unresolved wounds and traumas, healthy boundaries, negative thinking patterns, self-worth, relationship issues, destructive core beliefs, hospice and end-of-life journeys, aging, navigating caregiver challenges and stressors, Alzheimer's and other dementias, compassion fatigue, career issues, walking forward in difficult health diagnoses, managing chronic pain, and other such seasons and situations we battle in life. My skills aid you in developing your skills to battle victoriously. My approach is warm, compassionate, honest, and gentle - rooted in a strengths-based axis centered around you, the client, as the expert on your own life, guided by me, the therapist, an expert in mental health sciences and in helping people make the desired changes within themselves and in their lives. I integrate a myriad of modalities with concrete strategies and processes that bring tangible and sustainable results. My clients describe me as calming, empathetic, respectful, insightful, accepting, trustworthy, wise, understanding, easy to talk with, comforting, capable, gentle, honest - " a gifted guide who companions to healing," "a gifted listener who hears the heart beyond the words," "a present strength and safe place." In creating treatment plans individualized specifically to each client, according to their needs, abilities, and present circumstances; I weave together scientifically-prove therapeutic methods such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Psychoeducational, Client-Centered, Existential, Mindfulness, Life Coaching, Relaxation, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic, Dialectical Behavioral, Trauma-Focused, and other therapies as appropriate. My therapeutic processes are holistically positioned toward unifying your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and well-being. I realize that this can sound like a lot to understand and undertake. Just know I will meet you where you are and provide what you need, walking with you and working with you at your own pace; so that, together, we will take steps forward toward the sustainable positive changes you seek. As we work together to crystalize, and then achieve, your goals, it is my directive and passion to not merely decrease your distress and suffering, but to increase your joy and peace. We all need help from time to time in this life. I admire your wisdom and strength in reaching out. And it is a strength to ask for help when we need it. So whether you have engaged in therapy at previous times in your life, or this is your first engagement in such work, you are absolutely worth taking this path. You can become the person you desire to be. You can live the life you have been given to the fullest. You can learn to manage your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and life more optimally. Now that you have taken this first step, I encourage you to take the next one and contact me directly. Life is short, let's begin today in improving yours!
Ricci Oppenlander
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment
I believe in a goal-oriented approach to therapy by helping clients build on their strengths and values distinct to them. I encourage clients to see themselves as unique, creative, and responsible individuals; capable of striving for self-improvement and self-fulfillment. As a therapist, I see a variety of people, focusing on adults with depression and anxiety and the struggles that come along with those feelings. I am passionate about helping everyone find happiness, direction and fulfillment. I see clients with a holistic approach, emphasizing a trusting, respectful relationship, developing and empowering proactive behaviors, while appreciating their individual qualities. I believe fostering effective change is developed with openness and honesty during our sessions- focusing on individual concerns, questions and frustrations and working from there. I realize sometimes it is difficult asking for help, therefore, believe it shows how much clients understand the importance of making intentional efforts to have good health and happiness in life.
Linda Bianchi
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesParenting issues
25 years offering treatment
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in the states of Colorado and California with over 25 years of experience working with clients ranging in development from young children to the elderly. I have worked with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, with couples who had reached an impasse in their communication and those experiencing parenting problems. I understand the dynamics of substance abuse and have helped guide individuals towards treatment. I also have extensive experience with crisis intervention and helping families move from being problem-focused to becoming solution-focused. My approach to therapy is strongly rooted in exploring the family of origin and how the family we come from is so instrumental in shaping our beliefs and behaviors, which sometimes do not serve us. I believe that with an understanding of how family dynamics shape one’s sense of self, comes empowerment, which then enables an individual to recognize maladaptive thought processes and change the way they think about themselves, their choices and their subsequent behaviors. What I bring to the table is a strong, empathetic nature and the ability to listen intently and patiently. I possess an innate ability to conceptualize what you tell me in a way that brings a deeper understanding. You've taken the first step towards seeking a happier and more fulfilling life by reaching out for support. I'll be here each step of the way to guide you in your journey. I look forward to working with you!
David Hayden
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
18 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Colorado with 10+ years of professional counseling experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My areas of specialty include relationships, career challenges, depression, and grief. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Muneer Kirmani
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am a therapist, licensed in Colorado, with a specialization in international disaster psychology from the University of Denver. My academic training has equipped me with the expertise to work with individuals and communities affected by traumatic events, acute and chronic civil conflict, natural disasters, and health-related pandemics. As a member of a Muindi family from Kenya and coming from an Asian (Indian) background, I understand the complexities of cultural diversity and its impact on mental health. My personal experience as part of a religious minority, compounded by having LGBTQ+ family members, has given me insight into the intersection of culture, religion, and sexual orientation. With 5 years of professional work experience, I have successfully helped clients navigate stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. I am dedicated to creating a safe and open environment where clients can freely express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Kristalene Pitts-Palmerton
Clinician
License Type(s): LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
36 years offering treatment
Hi. I'm Kristalene. I'm glad you have reached out and are seeking help and support from BetterHelp. I know how hard it can be to find the right person to work with and I want to let you know a little about me to help you decide if I am the right person for you. I am an independent clinical social worker licensed in the state of Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. I have worked in mental health helping people improve their lives and reach their goals for over 36 years. I specialize in a range of issues including recovery from narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships, and work conflict, as well as other mental health concerns. I believe that the way you heal and achieve your goals is a product of the working relationship that we develop together. We have all had experiences in our lives that have challenged, hurt, and impacted us in a way that hinders our ability to move forward. I have the tools to help you see the barriers and develop the skills to move past the pain and on to a future that is brighter and better than it is today. My commitment to you is I will stay by your side throughout the healing process. I have appointments available and ready for you to schedule. I review messages daily and try to respond quickly. I am available via video, phone, chat, and text, whatever works best for you. You can also check out my web site at www.kristalene.com I look forward to meeting and working with you.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in La Junta?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in La Junta that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
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Mental health therapists in La Junta available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. La Junta therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, La Junta therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the La Junta region and in the state of Colorado.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in La Junta can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in La Junta may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in La Junta offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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