“For the meaning of life differs from person to person, from day to day and from hour to hour. What matters, therefore, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment.”

Dr. Victor Frankl 1905-1997 (psychiatrist and holocaust survivor)

 

I work with the notion that people are naturally motivated to find meaning in their lives. As people search for meaning they may suffer emotionally, spiritually and psychologically and respond reactively rather than attentively. Counseling is a way to observe the reactive patterns in your life that are causing you to suffer. I will support you in discovering options to your life’s challenges. I provide a place for you to observe and practice alternative ways of self-expression and I work with you towards solutions that will empower you to make the changes you want in your life.  

 

I have been working in public mental and addiction programs for over twenty years. I work from a reality/relationship based framework using a direct, relational approach and I encourage my clients to re-member parts of their authentic selves while becoming aware of their habitual patterns of unhealthy living. I incorporate body awareness, health/nutrition and spirituality into my work and most importantly-humor. I use a variety of treatment methods including brain spotting. 

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My self pay fee per session is $140/60 minutes. Please see the Schedule page to set up an appointment. I take United, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance for individual sessions.

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Credentials

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor III in Colorado
• Masters degree in Counseling from Regis University 
• Masters degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University 
• Bachelors degree in English Literature from the University of Colorado
• Bachelors degree in Business Management from Metropolitan State

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If you are in need of immediate help please contact Colorado Crisis Services. They have a 24 hour help line and you are able to speak to someone on the phone or text them. The web site is below and their number is 1-844-493-8255​​​

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Former client's endorsements

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"I went to Chris for one year and I have nothing but good things to say about her.  She provided me with many tools and transformed the way that I see things. I noticed an immediate difference from day one. The progress really builds on itself and when I look back, I’m shocked at the difference it made. 

 

Chris is professional and clearly cares about making a difference in her client’s lives. She has many years of experience and it shows. If I need therapy again, I will contact Chris." (client E.)​​​​​​​​​