Connect with Dialectical (DBT) therapy in Fort Morgan, CO

Are you struggling with experiences that have left you feeling disconnected, anxious, angry, or sad? Or perhaps your child or adolescent is facing behavioral or mood challenges? If so, I'm here to help. I'm passionate about helping individuals and families find their path to healing and growth.

My goal is to create a judgment-free, safe space for clients to open up, express themselves, and feel heard. I have experience in residential facilities and private practice, working with individuals from various backgrounds struggling with relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, and eating disorders.

I help people heal from trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression with a grounded, supportive approach that helps you feel safe and empowered.

I specialize in helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and collaborative, blending evidence-based practices with relational and compassionate care so clients can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

The road to good mental health is often hard and lonely. Finding a counselor who connects with you can offer support along this journey. Taking the step to open up is challenging, but it offers freedom, opportunity, and self-respect. Trust that with guidance, we can change what no longer benefits us.

Welcome—I’m really glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable or uncertain, and you don’t have to do it alone. With 18-years in behavioral health, I offer a warm, collaborative space rooted in compassion. I specialize in trauma-informed care, supporting you at your pace as you heal, grow, and reconnect with your inner strength.

My goal is to provide unconditional positive regard for my clients and to focus on providing attentive, specialized therapeutic services that support your unique needs and growth.

I am dedicated to illuminating the path to hope and joy for others. With experience working with adults and children as young as 3, I believe that even in the darkest moments, the sun will always rise. I weave together nature-based therapy, Somatic Awareness, Attachment, Exposure therapy, or play therapy to create a personalized healing journey.

I believe every client brings unique strengths and aspirations, and I'm committed to providing tailored support that aligns with your individual needs. My practice focuses on delivering practical solutions with a compassionate, client-centered approach, ensuring you receive the support you need to thrive.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, mood disorders, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

We all have experiences that have impacted us, and my goal is to be a space for you to feel heard, understood, and gain insight and skills to navigate an ever-changing world as your best self. I've supported people in crisis and those struggling with addiction.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I'm here to make it meaningful for you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, divorce, grief, and trauma. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.

It's easy to feel lost, anxious, and on the outside of life—especially when dealing with trauma, chronic health problems, or neurodiversity. My personal and professional experiences help me understand how these conditions are linked. I'll help you process emotions and manage anxiety while living with these intersectional conditions.

I work with clients struggling with parenting concerns, mental illness, substance addiction, depression, anxiety, and life changes. I believe you are the expert on you, and I walk alongside you as you embark on this journey of change.

I help clients manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma-related distress. I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

I understand starting the therapy process can be difficult, but I am here to help you along the way to meeting your personal goals. I have a broad range of clinical experience to address depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. I believe in a collaborative approach to maximize progress during your therapeutic journey.

I'm a retired military veteran who raised four daughters and brings deep life experience to my work. I specialize in helping people take accountability for their choices and make meaningful changes. My style is direct, challenging, and empowering—I'll push you to think differently while supporting you every step of the way.

I'm passionate about creating authentic, empathetic connections and holding a safe, inclusive space for healing. I work with individuals, teens, couples, and families using a holistic, collaborative approach that honors your values and unique path.

I create a supportive space where you can share openly about what brings you to therapy. My focus is on listening carefully to your needs and helping you develop practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence in your daily life.

I believe everyone has an internal fire that needs tending. No matter your struggle—whether one insurmountable thing or overwhelming obstacles—I'm here to help, support, encourage, and challenge where appropriate so your inner light can burn as brightly as possible.

When things feel off or overwhelming, it helps to have a steady place to sort through it. We’ll look at what’s shifting, make sense of it together, and consider options that support real progress and relief.

I create a safe, supportive environment for clients to share what's on their hearts and minds. Most of us get stuck at one time or another, and sometimes we need someone to help us set ourselves free. I provide a non-judgmental ear and an open mind to assist you in taking difficult steps toward wholeness and growth.

Life can be difficult, and it's ok to feel overwhelmed or hopeless at times. I feel that everyone, regardless of their situation, can change for the better, and I am here to help. No matter what your goals are, we can achieve them together.

I want to hear your story, your thoughts, feelings, and how you make meaning of your experience and relationships. This way, I can walk with and empower you to better manage stressors and improve satisfaction in your relationships and quality of life. I'm here to support you in taking the steps towards a more fulfilling and resilient lifestyle.

I’m Van, and I’m truly honored to offer a supportive and compassionate space for you as you navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Whether you’re facing a significant change, striving to find balance between work and life, or needing help managing everyday stresses, I’m here to support you.