Your mental health can be like a forest trail. When you feel good, the trail can be smooth, and it can be easy to know what to expect. However, when you're depressed, anxious, or have another mental struggle, your life trail can be more challenging. What can you do? A counselor based in Thornton can help.
Thornton is known for its trails. It has over 80 miles of trails. Life has even more miles of trails, and a counselor can help you pick the trail that’s best for you. Speak to a counselor and get to hiking.

Lori Bennett
Have you survived a childhood of emotional neglect? Emotional neglect in childhood can lead to a great deal of confusion in adult life. Aftereffects may include a drive to prove oneself through over-achievement, excessive self-doubt and criticism, and a disconnection from one's own needs. These aftereffects can be exacerbated if one or both parents were narcissistic. For many women, providing care-giving in relationships is not a choice; it is our sole identity. It may be the only way we feel valued. Together, let's resolve the grief and loss surrounding your history, so that you can live to your full potential, find inner harmony and peace. Providing virtual and phone sessions in Colorado and Arizona. I work primarily with adult women with histories of emotional neglect and trauma. I have expertise in the areas of bereavement and loss, PTSD, and alcoholic family systems. I have also studied with Karyl McBride, author of Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers. I am also the author of a fictional memoir. Mother Load is the story of Pamela, a young woman who suffered emotional neglect in her relationship with her adoptive mother. If you love to read and you'd like to immerse yourself in a novel that details my work, you can visit the website at Lori Bennett Books dot com. Most people begin psychotherapy at a point in their lives when what they have been doing in the world is no longer working for them. They would like to find alternative ways to think, act, feel, communicate, and perceive themselves, but do not have the tools to discover those alternatives on their own. Many people also go through life with unresolved losses that can affect their behaviors and attitudes about others. I am very familiar with helping people to examine their relationship struggles and patterns, and to create positive changes through increased communication and connection. It has always been my privilege as a psychotherapist to assist clients to reach their goals and empower themselves to live to their full potential.

Kelly Owens
Welcome! My name is Kelly and I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, and a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. I have over 10 years experience working in the mental health field, and about 8 years of experience doing individual therapy. I went to college at the University at Buffalo, and then graduate school at Hofstra University. I have experience working in a variety of mental health settings, and I am well-versed in virtual teletherapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, as well as relationship/family issues, grief and loss, stress, and periods of transition. During sessions with me, you can expect warmth and support, compassion and understanding. It is my job to help understand your goals for therapy and to assist you in achieving them. My approach to counseling will be tailored to each individual based on their specific needs. I know it can be difficult to ask for help, so I will assist you in a non-judgmental way and hope to help you overcome barriers to achieve your goals. I look forward to working with you.

Laura Brum
I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience working as a counselor in a rural area. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, anger problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is caring, warm, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines positive psychology, solution focused, cognitive-behavioral, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, trauma focused, client focused, and dialectical behavior therapy. My approach is based on how to help you move forward in your life, work through past issues, and figure out how to make a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that therapy does not have to be intimidating and serious all the time to be effective and help you improve the way you feel. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Ronald Baptist
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with over 28 years of experience working as a mental health provider. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, communication issues, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual trauma, and emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive therapy, DBT, and EMDR therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Duncan Shaw
I am licensed in Colorado with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. While I have been of the Christian faith for over 30 years, I work very well with people of other faiths, or none.

Teresa Wolfe
I believe our choices are deeply influenced by the information we have at any given moment. This “information” is derived from how we interpret our life experiences, forming a narrative that defines who we are. When this narrative becomes unhelpful or fails to bring us comfort, it can lead to a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. My aim is to offer clients a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where we can examine how past experiences may be hindering your ability to enjoy life fully. Together, we can identify effective coping strategies, explore new options, and set meaningful goals. As a licensed professional counselor and addictions counselor with national certification, I have extensive training in EMDR, DeTur, Addiction Counseling, CBT, DBT, Existential therapy, Somatic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. My years of lived experience complement my professional skills, enriching the support I provide. Having transitioned to counseling as a second career, I have a diverse background that has deepened my appreciation for individuals with complex histories. I am dedicated to respecting your individuality, religious beliefs, cultural background, and sexual orientation. Your journey is unique, and I’m here to help you navigate it with care and understanding.

Nicole Pyfer
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 5 years of paid professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, and depression, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & processing through negative beliefs about oneself in order to replace them with a more positive, realistic self-concept. I work with clients through a systems perspective and bring awareness to behavioral and emotional patterns that formed during childhood and continue to negatively impact clients in adulthood. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with victims of trauma and adults who perpetuate harm onto others. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice and my Master's Degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, and I know that everyone has a unique, complex life. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes so much courage, and I am here to support you in that process.

Billi Rigby
As a licensed mental health professional in Colorado, Oklahoma, Washington, Oregon and Utah with five years of experience, I have helped numerous clients with various issues. My areas of focus include stress and anxiety management, improving motivation, self-esteem and confidence, addressing career difficulties, and treating depression. A particular passion of mine is assisting those experiencing caregiver stress or burnout. I work hard to create a space where you feel comfortable opening up without any fear of judgment. Taking that first step to sign up for therapy is no small thing - it takes real courage. But you've done it! I'm so proud of you for taking action to improve your well-being. Together, we'll build an environment of trust and care. You'll be able to share your deepest thoughts and feelings while knowing you have my full support. With my experience and your dedication to growth, we can make real progress. Your happiness and health are within reach - let's get started on your journey to feeling better! Don't hesitate to reach out, I'm here for you!

Christina Cruz
I am licensed in Colorado with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with ADHD, executive functioning, stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Monica Pattillo
I am licensed in Colorado, New York and Texas with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with 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!
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Types of therapists available to clients in Thornton
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Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Thornton available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Thornton 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, Thornton therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Thornton 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 Thornton 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 Thornton may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.