Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Brighton, CO.

How much is your anxiety costing you? Individuals who suffer from anxiety and chronic stress are less productive at work and are more likely to call in sick. They are 3-5 times more likely to go to the doctor as anxiety often feels like physical illness. Their relationships with family and friends suffer or are sometimes cut off completely. Counseling is the single most effective treatment for anxiety and stress, and the benefits begin immediately. Call today to get started: (970) 227-2770.

Running away from stress and ignoring anxiety doesn't work. Treating stress and anxiety using time-tested, proven techniques not only reduces the immediate feelings of anxiety, but also helps you recognize negative thoughts and behavior patterns as they appear. This way, you will be better prepared to handle new stressful events that pop up in the future. Lee Lester offers stress and anxiety counseling in Loveland and Northern Colorado. Call (970) 227-2770 today to schedule your free consultation.

When working with me on issues of stress or anxiety, we first start with teaching and building resources to manage the stress and anxiety. After certain skill and techniques are established we can move into deeper layers of processing the roots of the stress and anxiety. Through a combination of talk therapy and emotional regulation techniques we can start to see a decrease in managing anxiety symptoms so you can experience more freedom in your life.

Maddy offers a supportive and empathetic approach to anxiety and stress counseling, recognizing how overwhelming these experiences can feel. She provides a safe space for clients to explore the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that contribute to their stress and anxiety. Using techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Somatic Experiencing, she helps clients develop practical coping strategies, build resilience, and regain a sense of calm and control. Clients benefit from increased self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, and tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and balance.

Anxiety and chronic stress can leave people feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or stuck in patterns of worry. Therapy helps clients understand what fuels their anxiety while building practical tools to calm the nervous system and manage daily demands. Many clients experience improved emotional regulation, reduced reactivity, greater clarity, and increased confidence in navigating relationships, work, and life’s ongoing pressures.

Gayla Joseph offers professional anxiety and stress treatment grounded in evidence-informed therapeutic practices and individualized care. She works collaboratively with clients to identify contributing factors to anxiety, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm, while developing effective strategies for emotional regulation and stress management. Gayla provides a structured, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that promotes insight, resilience, and skill development. Clients benefit from targeted interventions that address maladaptive thought patterns, enhance coping capacity, and improve overall functioning, resulting in reduced anxiety symptoms, increased emotional stability, and sustained psychological well-being.

Aubri approaches anxiety and stress counseling with empathy, understanding, and practical strategies to help clients regain control and balance in their lives. She works collaboratively to identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop coping skills that reduce tension and increase resilience. Using techniques from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapies, clients learn to manage worry, overwhelm, and physical symptoms of stress. This approach empowers individuals to respond to life’s challenges with greater calm, confidence, and clarity, fostering long-term emotional well-being.

Anxiety and stress can deeply affect one’s quality of life, but with the right support, meaningful change is possible. Gwen provides a calm, compassionate space where clients can safely explore the root causes of their anxiety and learn effective strategies to manage it. Drawing from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques, she helps clients reduce overwhelm, build resilience, and regain a sense of control. Gwen’s goal is to support lasting change, helping clients feel more balanced, empowered, and at peace in their daily lives.

When anxiety and sadness won't fade away, life can be hard to face. If you have lost interest in your favorite activities, are pulling away from friends and family, or feel like there is a dark cloud above you, it may be time to seek professional help from a licensed counselor. Mariah will come alongside you and help you to lift yourself out of the depressive feelings.

Cody focuses on addressing anxiety and stress as a mental health counselor, recognizing their widespread impact on individuals. These emotions can present in diverse forms, including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and daily stressors. In his counseling approach, Cody offers a supportive and empathetic environment for clients to delve into the underlying causes of their anxiety and stress. Utilizing evidence-based techniques, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness practices, he collaborates with clients to develop practical coping strategies. Cody aims to empower individuals to effectively manage anxiety and stress, enhance their emotional resilience, and restore a sense of peace and equilibrium in their lives.

Living with anxiety can be incredibly challenging and troublesome. Anxiety can present itself in a multitude of ways. If you have found yourself experiencing nervousness, panic, trouble concentrating, physical tightness and increased heart rate, trouble sleeping or avoiding things that should bring you joy, counseling may be the best thing for you. By guiding you in ways that help manage your anxiety and understand it better, Jamie Smiertelny can support you in your journey to overcoming anxiety and managing your stress. Call (970) 227-2770 today.

Ryan helps clients manage anxiety and stress by creating a calm, supportive environment where they can explore their experiences without judgment. He works collaboratively to identify triggers, understand thought patterns, and develop effective coping strategies for daily life. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and grounding techniques, Ryan empowers clients to regain a sense of control, reduce overwhelming feelings, and build confidence in their ability to handle life’s challenges with balance and clarity.

We can use mindfulness techniques to work with difficult emotions or a lack of emotions day to day. Exercise, diet, sleep and many daily activities can be utilized to help with difficult times. Self care is an exploration. I support the use of medications when needed depending on what you want to do. I take an individualized approach so the process depends on how you want to approach it and what your needs are.