Therapy with a View in Colorado Springs

"It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become."

"Give in to unpleasantness and pain just as to pleasure. Do not restrict your awareness." Claudio Naranjo

"It's OK not to be OK. "You are not alone. You are seen, heard, and believed." - Author unknown

I will meet you where you are, no matter where that is.

Mindfulness and accountability are the keys to unraveling the best version of self.

"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." - Brene Brown

"If you only carry one thing throughout your life, let it be hope."

The most challenging part of counseling is taking that first step.

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.” -CTB

"Light shines into darkness, and darkness will never overcome it!"

Improving lives and creating a better future for everyone!

Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, unsure of where to start or how to move forward?

There will be no growth without taking the first step.

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James

Therapy is about having a good "fit" between you and your therapist. It’s important to feel comfortable, understood, and supported in order to make real progress.

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller

"Healing is not linear. It’s a like a waltz between you and the Divine weaving through time. When you join hands through the healing process, you transition to a beautiful rhythm for yourself and your life”. - Jaclyn Johnson

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brene Brown

“Your focus determines your reality.” - Qui-Gon Jinn

Only through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance the self. And only through working on the self can we begin to enhance our connectedness to others. - Harriet Goldhor Lerner

I'd love to stand beside you along your journey, offering support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way as you work towards your goals.

Therapy isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about empowering you to become the best version of yourself.

"It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop." -Confucius

Each of us carries unique, intrinsic value that is irreplaceable.

It is through overcoming our struggles that we discover strength.

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." - Carl Jung

Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it isn't heavy.

This is the recipe of life said my mother as she held me in her arms as I wept. Think of those flowers you plant in the garden each year they will teach you that people too must wilt, fall, root , rise, in order to bloom. -Rupi Kaur

Don't give up what you want the most for what you want now.

You deserve to feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported as you navigate life's challenges. You don't have to go through it alone.

"To heal is to touch with love that which was previously touched by fear." – Stephen Levine

You deserve to feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported as you navigate life’s challenges. You don’t have to go through it alone.

"To live authentically means embracing both your strengths and your limitations and allowing others to see both."

Healing sometimes requires vulnerability, and vulnerability requires an act of courage.

"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." ~Carl Jung

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are. -Brene Brown

"You can't have a new reality with an old mentality."

"What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe." - Bell Hooks

Victory awaits on the other side—keep pushing forward to reach your goals!

"The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self." ~ Fred Rogers

What challenges will you face and ultimately overcome?

... discovering profound meaning and embracing healing

"I try to take one day at a time—but sometimes several attack me at once." — Jennifer Yane "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." — Rumi

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." - Carl Rogers

My primary goal when providing care is to ensure every client feels heard.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve my clients and help them achieve their goals every day!

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain" - Dolly Parton

There is always light. If only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.

"A cosmic perspective always attenuates tragedy. If we climb high enough, we will reach a height from which tragedy ceases to look tragic." - Irvin D. Yalom

It is important to me that you feel comfortable in every way, whether it’s sharing your thoughts, asking questions, or simply being yourself.

You are embarking on an essential journey of growth and healing!

The question is not what you look at, but what you see.

Nature is authentic, unfiltered, and free from judgment, offering a space where everything exists as it is, in perfect harmony.

"Out of difficulties grow miracles" - Jean de La Bruyère

Flip It Positive! - Brenda Sampson, MA, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

When you wake up in the morning, and lift your head off of the pillow, you have all you need." - Anonymous

"The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance." - Nathaniel Branden

I strongly believe in the importance of the "therapeutic relationship" and the role it plays in fostering growth and healing.

You are not alone. Whatever you’re going through, there are people who care about you and want to help. You matter, and your feelings are valid.

"The soul is dyed by the colours of its thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius

"There is hope even when your brain tells you there isn't" - John Green

The journey to healing is often winding and unpredictable.

"There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet." - Matt Haig

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - MA

To invent your own life's meaning is not easy, but it's allowed, and I think you'll be happier for the trouble. - Bill Watterson

I have witnessed the magic of therapy and the unwavering resilience of humans.

"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion." — Bell Hooks

"Mental health...is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going." — Noam Spencer, PhD

I believe mental health is simple, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

It's time to become the hero of your story, to take control of your journey, overcome challenges, and create the life you've always envisioned.

All deserve relationships in which we feel emotional safety.

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. - Viktor Frankl

Taking the first step is always the hardest, but it’s the one that sets everything else in motion.

Together, we’ll take every step of your journey, side by side, through every twist and turn ahead.

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. Edward Everett Hale

"True Healing Arrives When We First Master The Mind"

"Being human is not about feeling happy, it's about feeling everything." - Glennon Doyle

Providing empowerment is far more impactful than simply offering advice, as it inspires action and growth.

Within each of us lies the strength to overcome any challenge!

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

You are not alone. I'm here with you during your healing journey!

"Nothing will work unless you do." -- Maya Angelou This powerful quote serves as a reminder that success requires effort and dedication. No matter how great the plan or opportunity, it’s our hard work and perseverance that bring results.

I am passionate about helping you live the life you want!

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor E. Frankl

Having hope is one of the most important motivators for overcoming life's challenges.

My goal is to empower you to reconnect with your authentic self, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate a life of meaning and purpose.

"Be patient. I am a work in progress." Benjamin Leverentz

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." - Winston Churchill

Let's continue your journey together and achieve great things.

“Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” — Ann Voskamp

Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Albus Dumbledore

Your presence matters, and your contributions make a difference.

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." ~ Albert Einstein

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." Carl Rogers

I applaud you for taking this initial step toward living a more rewarding life.

Everyone needs support—a compassionate ear to truly listen.

The grass isn't greener on the other side; it's greener where you water it.

What challenges will you overcome in your journey? Whether it’s pushing past fears, reaching new goals, or finding your true potential, the possibilities are endless.