Need a friendly ear in Colorado Springs? Our therapists are ready to help you tackle life's hurdles with in-person or virtual sessions. We accept many insurances, including Medicaid, to keep therapy within reach.
"One of the greatest discoveries a person makes, one of their great surprises, is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn't do." Aaron T. Beck
“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
Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are. -Brene Brown
Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Albus Dumbledore
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported as you navigate life's challenges. You don't have to go through it alone.
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.
My primary goal when providing care is to ensure every client feels heard.
"To heal is to touch with love that which was previously touched by fear." – Stephen Levine
It is important to me that you feel comfortable in every way, whether it’s sharing your thoughts, asking questions, or simply being yourself.
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"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
"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
"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 does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop." -Confucius
I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve my clients and help them achieve their goals every day!
"To live authentically means embracing both your strengths and your limitations and allowing others to see both."
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." - Carl Rogers
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor E. Frankl
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Therapy isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about empowering you to become the best version of yourself.
"There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet." - Matt Haig
"The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance." - Nathaniel Branden
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over it became a butterfly.
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported as you navigate life’s challenges. You don’t have to go through it alone.
Taking the first step is always the hardest, but it’s the one that sets everything else in motion.
"Being human is not about feeling happy, it's about feeling everything." - Glennon Doyle
"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
"Light shines into darkness, and darkness will never overcome it!"
Mindfulness and accountability are the keys to unraveling the best version of self.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl R. Rogers
Flip It Positive! - Brenda Sampson, MA, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain" - Dolly Parton
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.
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
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." - Carl Jung
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.
"What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe." - Bell Hooks
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.” -CTB
“Not everything needs to be in full bloom to be meaningful. Growth often looks like stillness.”
My goal is to empower you to reconnect with your authentic self, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate a life of meaning and purpose.
"I look only on the good qualities of men, not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others." -- Mahatma Gandhi
Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, unsure of where to start or how to move forward?
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
"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.
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Providing empowerment is far more impactful than simply offering advice, as it inspires action and growth.
"Give in to unpleasantness and pain just as to pleasure. Do not restrict your awareness." Claudio Naranjo
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brene Brown
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." - Brene Brown
"The grass isn't greener on the other side; it's greener where you water it." - Unknown
"Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end" - John Lennon
The question is not what you look at, but what you see.
When you wake up in the morning, and lift your head off of the pillow, you have all you need." - Anonymous
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
"Mental health...is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going." — Noam Spencer, PhD
The journey to healing is often winding and unpredictable.
Healing sometimes requires vulnerability, and vulnerability requires an act of courage.
Having hope is one of the most important motivators for overcoming life's challenges.
I have witnessed the magic of therapy and the unwavering resilience of humans.
"The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self." ~ Fred Rogers
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." Carl Rogers
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.
Within each of us lies the strength to overcome any challenge!
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller
"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion." — Bell Hooks
Nature is authentic, unfiltered, and free from judgment, offering a space where everything exists as it is, in perfect harmony.
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
“Life is a spark between two identical voids, the darkness before birth and the one after death.” -Irvin D. Yalom
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"- Maya Angelou
"It's OK not to be OK. "You are not alone. You are seen, heard, and believed." - Author unknown
We offer personalized counseling and psychiatry services in Colorado Springs, designed to support individuals of all ages, couples, and families. With compassion and expertise, we address a wide variety of mental health needs, ensuring care that truly makes a difference.
We're thrilled to accept most major insurance plans, making it easier for you to focus on your well-being while we handle the paperwork.
With multiple locations, it's easier than ever to get the help you need. From narrative therapy to EMDR and child therapy, we offer support for everyone. Our goal is to empower individuals on their recovery journey and guide them toward a brighter, more resilient future.
Overcomers: here to help you tackle life’s curveballs with expert guidance and a dash of heart. Our counselors are pros at turning challenges into growth. Ready to start your journey to a happier, healthier you? Let’s do this!
