Therapists in Cheyenne, WY

David has a very diverse background. In addition to Masters in Mental Health Counseling, he has a Maters in Biology/Biochemistry and worked in Research. David changed fields and worked 25 years as a radiochemist which combined nuclear chemistry and physics. As a counselor his background has been very beneficial in understanding the processes underlying behavior and mental health. As a result of his work in industry David has good people skills which are essential in working with clients with mental health issues. David provides an eclectic approach in counseling theory and uses Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Schema Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. He is trained in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback which are good tools to help clients with issues such as depression, anxiety disorders and addiction. David’s initial approach is to develop a trusting relationship with the client. He then works with the client to identify the specific issues. A treatment plan is developed to address these issues. As treatment proceeds this plan may be revised as specific issues come up. When the client completes the plan, he will be reassessed. Depending on the clients progress the client may be discharged with specific goals to work on. If there are still unresolved issues a new treatment plan will be developed and treatment continued. If there are issues that require a different approach David may refer the client to another counselor that specializes in the client’s specific issues. On a personal level David has three adult children and two grandsons. David was raised in the mountains of Wyoming and has a place south of Jackson Hole which he spends as much time as he can. There his closest neighbors are elk, moose, and wolves. David lives most of the time in Boise. He has been fortunate to have traveled the world a great deal spending time in South East Asia and China. He recently spent time in Tuscany and in Malta. He still skis, canoes, loves to fly fish and generally spend time in nature.

With eight years of experience on the BetterHelp platform, six state licenses, and thousands of clients served, I know that it is not always easy to come to therapy and talk about difficult issues. While virtual/messaging based therapy may be a bit unfamiliar, I have extensive experience on this platform. Over the past eight years I have developed a very high degree of comfort and confidence in my ability to deliver high quality clinical services to my clients. I am here to help you with whatever life has thrown your way, and I am in this journey to self-improvement with you. Additionally, I want to teach you the skills I use to work through these problems so that you will come away from therapy with a better understanding of yourself, and how to independently work through your issues in the future. I am direct, goal driven, and results oriented. I specialize in relationship issues, couples, stress and anxiety management, anger/aggression management, depression and bipolar, and LBGT issues. For any new client wishing to have their intake session, I can accommodate that within 48 hours. My passion is helping people, and I would be happy to help you. https://www.facebook.com/Jay-Swedlaw-MSEdS-LPC-LMHC-971275126239636/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-swedlaw-b61618bb/

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience working in Behavioral Health. I have assisted individuals ranging in age from 5-85 with a variety of issues including managing and resolving anxiety and depression, behavioral problems in children, stress management, marital concerns/communication, grief and loss, and trauma. I believe in creating trusting relationships and empowering those I work with to be their most authentic, healthy and balanced selves. My style is warm, accepting and non-judgmental. I typically use CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused techniques, but we will work together to find the interventions best suited for you. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I look forward to hearing from you!

About Me I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to promote healing & growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety of counseling settings. I offer individual, child, and family counseling. I provide a holistic approach to counseling by addressing your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. I approach therapy in a very integrative, client-centered manner to ensure the highest quality care is provided. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, psychoeducational, trauma-informed, mindfulness, and more. I promote growth by offering a safe, accepting atmosphere so that you feel heard, validated, and empowered. I believe that every person is entitled to a meaningful and fulfilling life and look forward to working with you on your unique journey. Educational Background My formal professional education includes a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology; University of Wyoming, and a Master’s of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling; University of Wyoming. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 1477). As part of continued education and expertise in my field, I seek regular supervision with knowledgeable clinicians and also attend continued trainings to further my knowledge and awareness in the mental health field. Ethical Guidelines & Responsibilities All licensed mental health professionals are mandated and expected to follow the Rules and Regulations of the Wyoming Mental Health Licensing Board. I adhere to the Codes of Ethics and Standards of practice of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wyoming with over 30 years of experience. My family members say that I was born a therapist. Selecting a therapist can be a life altering choice. I happen to know that from a first-hand perspective. We can all benefit from good therapy during difficult life times. Are you feeling emotionally exhausted? If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, unappreciated, unloved, stuck, or just not currently satisfied with your life in general, it is probably a good time to enlist a therapist as your partner to resolve these issues. When I was in graduate school, absolute strangers would walk up to me in the laundromat and start sharing their life stories or ask for my advice. I graduated from Indiana University while a single parent, raising 3 young sons. Now as a parent of 3 adult sons, step parent of 2 adult daughters and grandparent of 6 wonderful children; my husband of 25 years and I continue to enjoy the wonders of a blended family - - as he would say, “we’ve seen it all”. My therapeutic style is friendly, nurturing and empowering. I have successfully worked with: Individuals, Families, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Senior Life Issues, Depression/Despair, Anxiety, Emotional Abuse, Adjustment & Life Transitions, Divorce & Blended Families, Addictions, ACOA/ co-dependency, Adolescents. I would best describe myself as a catalyst for change and growth. Long career. . . long list. I have been trained and worked with multiple modalities: Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive and Brief Solution Based Therapy. This is not a “one size fits all” – together, you and I will determine which will work best for you. Think of us as a partnership to discover the real you and to remove obstacles that may be holding you back. Whatever your age – senior, adult, or adolescent I would enjoy working with you, if you are ready. The “ah-ha” therapeutic moment for me came when a former student shared the “fortune” inside his fortune cookie from dinner the night before, saying “this was obviously meant for you, not me”. The fortune cookie message, which has had permanent residence taped to the top of my computer monitor for over a decade, sums up my personal model for therapy: “You discover treasure where others find nothing unusual.” Now that I am officially designated as grown-up and no longer challenged with raising my own family, I know that my authentic “happy place” is in one-to-one counseling where I can get to know the treasure that you are. If you are ready to take that step with me, I am here to support and empower you and look forward to our combined future. I work with my online clients in the evenings and on weekends. I do check email daily (often several times) and will respond to you within 24 hrs. - - sooner if possible.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado , Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona. I can also provide EMDR and/or brain spotting therapy. I have worked in the helping field for over 10 years, and as a counselor for the last 5 years. I have worked inpatient, outpatient and with a wide array of clients at every age, and stage of life. I have worked with clients with a myriad of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, PTSD, Eating Disorders, codependency and substance misuse. I also worked with many people who have experienced physical trauma and abuse. I have experience using DBT, CBT, EMDR, brainspotting, PIT, aromatherapy, and solution focused modalities. My counseling style is engaging and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychoeducation, and EMDR (when appropriate) or brainspotting. I will tailor our dialogue 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 change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to help support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Wyoming with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & motivation, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I have worked with many different populations, cultures and people from all walks of life. 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 reaching out can be hard. I pride myself on ethics. The mapping of your thoughts, family dynamics, spirituality and environment could be a good place to start our journey.

I’m glad you are here! It takes a lot of courage to take this first step. I believe that: Healing is not a destination, but a journey. Let’s walk together! I understand how trauma creates an underlying feeling of not being safe in the world. Your body and mind are hyper-aware of all the potential dangers around you. We work together to make sense of what has happened, how it impacts your life today, and how to move through it to create the life you want, so that you can enjoy your life. We will work together to help you develop self-awareness, self-acceptance and compassion. I am here to provide a safe, supportive space for you to be vulnerable, unpack your dark parts, make sense of what you’re going through, and find your way and to help you get to where you want to be. I will help you shed old ways of being that once helped you, but now work against you. I help you reconnect with your true self, higher self, younger self, future self, your strengths, and intuition. I will help you come home to yourself. Education and Experience I have a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wyoming (LPC) I have 6 years’ experience working as a mental health therapist and addiction counselor

It is a pleasure to meet you and have the opportunity to work with you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience providing therapy services in a Clinical setting, and cumulatively, 24 years in mental health services. I am currently employed in a Community Mental Health Center in Central Montana, providing services to a diverse population of clients ages 18-90 seeking assistance for their mental health and well-being. My client caseload is comprised of Military Veterans, people needing extra support cop8ng with common mental health issues, the severely mentally ill and disabled, and court mandated clients. I treat Indiduals and families affected by depression, anxiety, PTSD, victims of many types of abuse/trauma, complex grief and loss, anger management, and interpersonal relationship challenges related to hone, family, and work life. I have a passion for helping others and my experience encompasses a wide range of therapeutic settings providing Individual, Group, and Family Therapy services to clients. Experience: 5 years in a rural Montana County Mental Health Center, 2 years in Medical Social Work providing Therapeutic Support Services to patients, diagnosed with Stage 4/5 Chronic Kidney Failure, 16 years in an inpatient Residential Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed youth ages 8-18, 3 years in Department of Justice Correctional facility to Adolescent Girls 1 year in Child Protective Services, and 4 years providing services/case management to a partial and intensive outpatient day treatment programs in an alternative school. A Montana native, I have lived in Montana most of my life and come from a farming and ranching background. I was raised in a hard working, law abiding family with strong values and beliefs. I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University in Billings, Montana; and taught in small communities for 7 years. I returned to Graduate school in 2013. Graduated with Honors in 2015 with aMasters degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University Billings Satellite campus. I completed licensure requirements and have held a professional license for Licensed Clinical Social Work for 9 years. My approach to therapy is client centered: clients are the experts on their lives and are the key instruments of integrating change into their lives. Working in collaboration with my clients to determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and Motivational Interviewing perspective, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment goals that help build confidence and empower them to accomplish their goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to aid in discovering dysfunctional thought patterns leading to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. Utilization of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I support clients through development of mood regulation skills that include: mindfulness, positive coping skills, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and modulating emotional regulation. Action and Commitment Therapy (ACT) utilizing client strengths, acceptance and mindfulness strategies to increase psychological flexibility in inducing behavioral change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) offering effective tools for processing past trauma experiences that impact interpersonal relationships and day to day functioning. My goal is to assist clients towards a life where they feel more joy and freedom from mental health symptoms and the ability to cope more effectively with the stressors of life . Outside of my work as a therapist, I have many varied hobbies and interests. I enjoy the great Montana outdoors engaging in hiking, fishing, camping, exploring historical sites, rock-hounding, and gardening. I am an avid artist and enjoy expressing my creativity in many ways: drawing, painting, crocheting, and crafts. I also enjoy merging creativity with my therapy pursuits. ________________________________________ SPECIALTIES •Management of Stress, Anxiety • Depression • PTSD-military and diverse trauma events • Self-Esteem, Confidence, Empowerment • Coping with Terminal Medical Illness and End of Life:Individual & Family • Coping and Adjustment to adverse life events Additional experience: Trauma and abuse, Domestic violence, Interpretation Challenges: Relationship issues related to marriage & family, Intimacy, Parent/Child relationships Anger management , Career difficulties , Sleep Difficulty, Bipolar disorder , ADHD, Schizophrenia Years of Clinical Licensed Experience: 9 Years of Mental Health Experience: 24

I am licensed in Colorado and Wyoming with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. 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!