
Kristen Hale
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for over 15 years. I hold independent clinical licenses in Hawaii, Colorado and New Mexico. My approach to therapy is to build trusting relationships that allow for honesty and authenticity. I strive to assist people of any age to recognize their natural potential and learn to move past unhealthy patterns and develop new narratives. I specialize in trauma related conditions, depression, anxiety, self-harm, substance use disorders, acting out behavioral problems, parenting, couples and family conflict. In therapy I draw upon my training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Family Systems to promote sustainable change. I like to focus on healthy communication and use various tools to promote health relationships. I commend you for taking the first step towards feeling better. Feeling comfortable and safe with your therapist is important and necessary for the change process to unfold. I encourage you to reach out and contact me to see if working together in therapy feels like a good fit.

Dennis Siefker
I have been working in the mental health field for the last 27 years in which I have experience in several different genres of clientele. I have worked in both inpatient care and outpatient services. These services have included family systems, individual and family counseling, domestic violence, chemical addiction-gambling addictions, and severe mental health needs. Currently, I am serving in a correctional setting with incarcerated offenders with a specialized program for Juveniles Convicted as Adults Program assisting the offender to transfer from a correctional setting after serving at least 25 years of their sentence. To assist those to understand my clinical approach to counseling, I take a client-centered, solution-focused approached to counseling. By using both cognitive-behavioral and logotherapy techniques, I assist those who chose to engage in therapy to understand the drivers to their behaviors and addressing purpose and meaning in their lives. To understand Logotherapy, it is a school of psychology and a philosophy based on the idea that we are strongly motivated to live purposefully and meaningfully, and that we find meaning in life as a result of responding authentically and humanely (i.e. meaningfully) to life's challenges. By using Logotherapy and understanding our belief systems we can better understand how we can make changes to our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes"
I am licensed in Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of professional work experience. Some of the areas I have experience helping clients with include depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. My theoretical orientations include Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, Family Systems and I am a trauma informed therapist as well. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey and I look forward to meeting you.

Emmalyn Lysaght
I am licensed in Colorado with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Jason Allen
I am licensed in Colorado with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Dr. Bernadine Knittel
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado. The majority of my experience stems from working with high school students within a school setting. In my role as a high school counselor I helped students with their academic, social/emotional, and post-secondary needs. My past experience also includes working with middle school students in the school setting. In addition, I am an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado. My role at the university includes teaching a variety of courses, and supervision of students both in the school and clinical settings. I am a Colorado Native and attended Colorado State University where I earned a Master's Degree in School Counseling and a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies. I am a retired educator with 30 years in the field. However, I am still a part-time adjunct professor at UNC. I believe my role as a counselor is to partner with you, my client, as you navigate through presenting concerns. I want to hear your story and help you set meaningful and achievable goals. As you work through whatever is impeding your ability to be where you want to be, I will be there to support you. I approach the counseling relationship with compassion, empathy, and sensitivity. I incorporate a variety of counseling theory into my practice as a professional counselor including, but not limited to, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Therapy. I look forward to partnering with you, and I am excited that you took the first step toward personal growth, and leading a productive and meaningful life.

Brandi Garner
I am a sex positive Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Colorado with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, employment issues, religion trauma, ADHD, aging, death and dying, end of life planning, family issues, communication struggles, caregiving stressors, navigating life changes and addiction. It is my goal to support & empower you in your mental health journey and I look forward to connecting with you to see how we may be able to work together to that end.

Aaron Hurtado
My name is Aaron (he/him). I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with over a decade of professional work experience in the health and mental health space. My deep passion is to bring hope to individuals on their journey to rediscovering themselves. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, aging issues, LGBTQIA2S+ related issues, coping with grief and loss, and issues around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My approach in the therapy space is to be curious and open. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and love to integrate nature-based interventions (eco-therapy) into my work. In addition, I am a registered yoga teacher and work to incorporate concepts of mind/body connection and breathwork into our sessions to increase awareness of arousal and self-regulation. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our 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. I look forward to partnering on this journey with you! Please note that I am currently only doing therapy on Monday and Wednesday.

Dr. Janice Moran
Welcome! My name is Dr. Janice, and I am so excited to virtually meet you. I am passionate about helping people go from doubtful and insecure to assertive and confident. MY mission is to provide therapy to help people heal childhood wounds, create/set/stick to boundaries, embrace self-care, tap into their intuitive wisdom, find their voices, discover their resilience, and confidently live their lives. As a therapist who has been blind since birth, I am able to use my knowledge and background from both ends of the spectrum in order to provide specialized therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups who are experiencing vision loss. In addition to therapy, I am able to help you and your family access specific local services and state resources. My approach is warm, interactive, and compassionate. I love strategizing with my clients to find viable options and solutions for growth and making sustainable changes. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-affirming and related issues, couples/family/relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and overcoming religious trauma. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and topics can be shared without fear of judgment. I am an anti-racist, LGBTQ+ afirming therapist who is also a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I'm here to tell you that you belong, and you don't have to fight for your seat at the table.

Lynne Ford
I am licensed in Colorado as a Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Specialist with 31 years of professional social work experience. I have expertise in grief, loss, trauma and PTSD, as well as anxiety and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Whether you need to build confidence and self esteem, develop coping strategies for depression, anxiety or trauma, or explore how to build healthy relationships and communicate effectively, let's partner to do this meaningful work!
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Types of therapists available to clients in Coal Creek
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 Coal Creek that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Coal Creek available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Coal Creek 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, Coal Creek therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Coal Creek region and in the state of Colorado.
How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want
Therapists in Coal Creek 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 Coal Creek may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.