Therapists in Pierce, CO
Thomas Flanagan
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,LSCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
40 years offering treatment
I am an experienced and skilled therapist. I am straightforward and I work for my clients. I will accompany you on your journey to feel different/feel better. If you want to change and work at it, I am the right person for you. I use a strengths based approach and we will examine your strengths and how to use them to assist you in changing behaviors. I believe everyone has a unique story and I believe in listening to yours. Lets work together so you can achieve your goals.
Maximiliano Nealon
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment
I am a licensed professional counselor from Colorado with over 10 years experience working with adults, families, and adolescents. I have worked with clients with challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, grief, and anger. I believe in the collaborative model of therapy. I believe clients have the answers that they need and my job is to provide a supportive, caring, and engaging environment to help the client access these answers. I am client-centered and humanistic, with a great deal of experience in solution-focused therapy. I also have a great deal of experience with mindfulness based therapeutic models and have spent many years practicing meditation, yoga, tai chi, and music. I will tailor our approach to your unique situation. During this time of transition and challenge for all of us, I am honored to be able to support anyone who seeks help and counsel. The journey of healing is collaborative, and I know that you and I will grow and learn together. I look forward to working with you!
Elizabeth McKinley
Clinician
License Type(s): Licensed Professional Counselor,National Certified Counselor
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
27 years offering treatment
I have been providing therapy/counseling in various settings for almost 30 years, most recently hospital-based psychiatric emergency crisis intervention. My areas of expertise include: crisis intervention; suicide risk assessment, prevention, and safety planning; general substance abuse treatment information in Colorado; parenting (human growth & development, infants to adolescents to adults); supervised and therapeutic visitation for non-custodial parents/guardians; family conflict (not to be confused with couples counseling); couples counseling; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for "big T" and "little t" trauma; CBT for depression & anxiety; milieu treatment of severe mental illness (affect disorders such as depression/bipolar; psychotic disorders/personality disorders; treatment compliance) for adults; solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT); culturally competent behavioral health services; psychopharmacology for therapists; women’s issues (reproductive rights, infertility, sexism, domestic violence/intimate partner violence); end-of-life decisions; grief and bereavement; and non-emergent crisis intervention. My therapeutic approach is simple & straightforward talk therapy, formally referred to as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Something in your life is currently causing you distress and you want help, from a neutral source, finding ways to cope with and work through the issue(s) so it no longer interferes with your ability to live your best life. This type of therapy encompasses exploration of healthy boundaries, self-advocacy, effective communication and coping skills, goal-setting, and reduction of unwanted and unhealthy automatic thoughts (catastrophizing, hindsight bias). The therapeutic relationship that will occur between us consists of identifying the issue(s) and how you've managed similar problems in the past; the outcomes of those efforts; learning what you can & can’t control; exploring your strengths; and developing new plans to manage the problem(s). My job as a therapist is to empower you to develop insight and create your own solutions, not solve the problem for you. Once you’ve created & implemented your plan, I will provide support, encouragement, and reinforcement. In addition to CBT, I provide Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). SFBT concentrates on finding solutions in the present and exploring ways to find a quick and pragmatic resolution of one’s problem(s). This method takes the approach that you know what you need to do to improve your own life and, with the appropriate coaching and questioning, are capable of quickly finding the best solution(s). Another therapeutic modality I incorporate into CBT is motivational interviewing, which encourages clients to talk about their needs and stages of change, and talk about aspects of their personal history previously not considered relevant. I provide couples counseling using CBT and the framework of the Gottman Method. Last, I incorporate psychoeducation and mindfulness within the other modalities I practice. Psychoeducation combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, and education. The goal is to provide clients with facts about various facets of mental illness/wellness and its treatment, not pop culture distortions. This facilitates working with your therapist for a better overall outcome. I have an extensive library of resources designed to help you process and practice the issues we discuss in therapy in between sessions. Please know that I will point out misperceptions and misunderstandings about psychology, mental health, and human behavior. I don't do this to belittle my clients, I do this to educate. I've completed post-graduate training to provide clinical supervision to new therapists pursuing licensure (LPCs only in Colorado); 10 hours of training in the Neurobiology of Trauma through the National Institute of the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM). This training will enhance my ability to provide therapy for people who are survivors of past and/or current trauma. I also completed seven hours of training to provide culturally competent behavioral health services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Other post-graduate training: ethics, telehealth ethics; and the effect of maltreatment on brain growth and development. I have an extensive library of resources that include fact sheets; journals; workbooks; symptom trackers; guided mindful meditations; and worksheets so you can continue to work on your therapy in between sessions. If, at any point in therapy, I determine that I lack the expertise to provide sufficient therapeutic assistance to you I will assist you in finding a therapist on Betterhelp who can better meet your needs. It is also not uncommon for clients & therapists to fail to make a therapeutic connection. It’s important for both of us to be forthcoming about this if it occurs. You also have the right to a second opinion and to discontinue services with me at any time. In certain situations I will strongly recommend medication for you in addition to therapy (if you are not already taking medication). Some mental health problems are serious and require medication to reasonably manage the illness. I look forward to working with you. Thank you for taking the time to read this rather long introduction!
Anita Adams
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,LAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed addictions counselor who has worked, primarily with the forensic population who are currently incarcerated. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused brief therapy. I am also trained in eye movement rapid desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and frequently work with clients who exhibit co-occurring disorders including post traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders. Fundamentally, I believe that clients should be in control of their treatment, and have a menu of options available. Mutual respect, trust, and rapport is paramount to my client/therapist relationships regardless of modality.
Peggy Salazar
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Coping with life changes
14 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Colorado with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with life changes. 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.
Michael Williams
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression
35 years offering treatment
I am a dual licensed as a Professional Counselor with (35+) years of service, and I am (LMT 16+) as a Massage Therapist. I utilize a holistic, therapeutic approach to treatment that involves healing of the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT. I have an earned a BA degree in Psychology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. And I earned a MA degree in Psychology from Washington University, in St. Louis MO. I have completed a massage therapy certification program at The Healing Arts Center in St. Louis, in 2005.
Kayla Fruetel
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Colorado with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Lori Geissinger
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Colorado with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, & bipolar disorder. I work with 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 the change you are seeking. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Naomi Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): LMSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
23 years offering treatment
My name is Naomi Smith. I am a licensed master social worker with 23 years of experience in working in mental health and also providing therapeutic services to Individuals. My primary focus as a clinician is helping my clients meet their needs and build their confidence. As a therapist, I have the skill to compassionately listen, be non-judgmental, and at all times provide support, encouragement and empowerment. My approach to therapy is simple: “Restoring peace, one day at a time, one piece at a time.” My commitment to my clients is to be open and honest in all my communication and to help each client reach their personal goals. The process of change is a heart issue and that change can only come from within. I believe every client has a purpose to fulfill and the ability to realize that purpose in their present life. This is why I enthusiastically use Person-Centered Planning with clients. In order to be successful, a client must be willing, dedicated, and committed to accomplishing their individual plan. My commitment as a therapist is to help guide, impart, and facilitate that change process. The integrity of my character and words are of the highest standard. My communication is honest and open. I am excited and privileged to be a part of your journey to change, success, and a future that looks much brighter. I look forward to working with you! SPECIALTIES • Bi-polar Disorder • Depression • Anxiety • Grief and Loss • Self-Esteem • Anger Management Also experienced in: Spiritual Counseling, Emotional Issues, Behavioral Issues, Substance Abuse, Life Application Coach, Forgiveness, Communication Problems, Caregiver issues and Stress, Abandonment, Co-dependency, Guilt and Shame Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy Years of Experience: 23
Douglas (Doug) Myers
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
Hey there! I'm licensed in both Oregon and Texas, with over 15 years of experience under my belt. I've been through the trenches, guiding individuals through stress, anxiety, relationship hurdles, grief, loss, and the wild ride of parenting. Speaking of parenting, I've spent 12 years specializing in helping parents connect with and understand their little ones—especially those with developmental concerns. From newborns to toddlers, navigating this stage is an adventure, and I'm here to offer guidance. When it comes to our conversations, it's all about meeting you exactly where you are. I'm a big believer in respect, sensitivity, and loads of compassion because everyone's journey is unique. Our chats and game plan? Tailored specifically for you. Taking that first step toward a happier life is no small feat—it's brave. And guess what? You're not alone in this. I'm here to cheer you on, to lend support, and help you discover the peace and insights you might be looking for in your life journey.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Pierce?
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 Pierce 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.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Pierce available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Pierce 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, Pierce therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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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