Cindy Navarrete, M.S.W., SWC, CCTP
Counselor
2809 E Harmony Rd, Suite #330, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 | 970-227-2770
Cindy Navarrete believes that one must provide a safe and nurturing space to heal and grow. With a dash of humor and a genuine desire to help others, Cindy will create a person-centered, strengths-based approach unique to each person’s life journey.
Mary Cook, M.S., MFTC
Counselor
2809 East Harmony Road, Suite #330, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 | 970-227-2770
Mary is passionate about helping people through the difficult times of life that call upon all of one’s vulnerability and courage. She strives to provide a warm, safe environment, characterized by unconditional acceptance, for change to take place.
Wade Brandon, M.C., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
5250 Hahns Peak Drive, Loveland, Colorado 80538 | (970) 227-2770
Wade brings warmth, compassion, and acceptance to the therapeutic relationship, coming alongside clients wherever they are in their journey of life. With over 14 years of experience as a counselor, Wade believes healing, growth, and change are achievable for all.
Arnold Cantu, M.S.S.W., LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
400 East Horsetooth Road Suite 100, Fort Collins, 80525 | 970-227-2770
Arnold Cantú has the ability to provide a comforting space for people in which anything goes. He has a philosophy in which he encourages people to “make the unsayable, sayable” in a secure environment without making any presumptions about there being anything wrong wit
Lee Lester, M.A., NCC, LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Lee Lester promotes growth and healing through guiding clients in meaningful conversations of self-discovery and acceptance. He balances a direct, concise approach along with humor and authenticity.
Julia Williams, M.S, LPCC
Counselor
400 East Horsetooth Road, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Each stage of life comes with its own set of hardships, and it is okay to not always be okay. Julia Williams believes therapy allows individuals a safe, warm, and understanding place to work on those hardships one step at a time.
Amanda Spanbauer, M.A., NCC, LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Healing is truly in Amanda’s DNA, and clients find her warmth, calmness, and compassion to be deeply nourishing. She believes in the innate capacity of each person to heal, grow, and thrive.
Monique Martinez, M.A., CRC, LPCC
Counselor
400 East Horsetooth Road, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Monique Martinez believes that every individual is unique, and this should be recognized. Every person has the ability to fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being.
Monica Lopez, M.S., M.Eds., LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
As human beings we often encounter obstacles and find ourselves wishing to move forward. Mónica López believes that every person has the ability to not only overcome obstacles and challenges, but also has the opportunity to thrive.
Keira Olivas, M.A., LPC, MFTC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd.#100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | (970) 227-2770
I have extensive professional counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have specific expertise in couples counseling, child therapy, adolescent issues, premarital and marital issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Melinda Smith, M.S., LPCC, ATR-BC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
It is a great honor to be of service to people when they are at their most vulnerable and struggling with life’s challenges. Melinda Smith balances truth and grace along with humor in her approach to counseling, and she creates an environment of safety and trust.
Andrea Bullard, M.A., LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Road Suite 100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 9702272770
Life is a journey, sometimes it can feel like a struggle. Andrea Bullard believes that our experiences are learning opportunities and the work you do to meet them, as an individual, as a couple, or as a family, is a journey home, to yourself, and your relationships.
Sam Haid, M.A., LPCC, LMHC, ATR-P
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
400 E Horsetooth, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Sam Haid believes that the challenges we face in life are calls for growth. Utilizing a person-centered perspective, Sam believes that every human-being possesses the power to unlearn, live authentically, and step into our best selves.
Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist / Certified EMDR Therapist / Ordained Pastor /
Available for Online Therapy
Are you a high achieving man ready for an alternative to executive coaching? I use research-proven EMDR therapy to uproot insecurities, eliminate emotional barriers, and heal trauma at its source. You’ve conquered at work... now it’s time to reclaim what matters most.
Mariah Milne, M.S.W., LSW
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 9702272770
No matter where you are in life, Mariah is skilled at meeting you there. She holds the belief that people thrive when they find connection with themselves and others.
Koen Pull, M.A., LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
By providing a compassionate, supportive environment, Koen aims to foster his client’s growth process and help them reach their full potential regardless of where they are in their journey through life.
David Redbord, MA, MPH, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Available for Online Therapy
I’m offering the first 60 minute session free. You’ll be able to decide if you want to work together. During the session, we’ll get comfortable and identify the root causes of what’s going on.
Zach Linder, M.S., LPCC
Counselor
400 East Horsetooth Road, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Where there is pain, there can be healing. Zach Linder believes that the context of the past, the experience in the present, and the hopes and goals of the future are all essential parts of using our deepest suffering to move into and live our greatest joys.
Shiri Shapira-Simchi, M.S.W, LSW
Counselor
8201 Spinnaker Bay Dr, Windsor, Colorado 80550 | 970-227-2770
Shiri believes that the most important component to a successful therapeutic experience is the connection between the client and the therapist. Shiri is a firm believer that no client is beyond hope, and she approaches her care with compassion and enthusiasm.
Josh Joseph, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
400 East Horsetooth Road, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Josh Joseph is a holistic practitioner and believes in each individual's ability to heal their lives. Josh’s approach is multi-cultural, compassionate, safe, and hopeful.
Matthew Rumsey, M.S., LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Matthew acknowledges that each individual has their own set of strengths. It is Matthew's goal to help each individual utilize these unique strengths to tackle their unique problems, and create meaningful, lasting personal change.
Foundations Counseling, LLC
Counseling Organization
400 East Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
We believe you have the potential to build a better life. We offer caring, expert assistance in an environment built around personal respect and dignity. Our experienced therapists rely on time-tested and proven techniques to help you find your way.
Kirsten Norr, M.A., LPCC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Kirsten's practice is deeply rooted in compassion and patience. She is passionate about creating a therapeutic experience that is accessible and incorporates the whole individual to assist in guiding you through life's complex changes and experiences.
Kerri Childs, M.A., LPCC
Counselor
2809 E Harmony Rd Ste.330, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 | 970-227-2770
I have been a mental health advocate for more than fourteen years. I provide a safe and compassionate place to address your concerns. I strive to bring a calming presence and a curiosity to understand you and help you to understand yourself.
Anne Roche, M.S., NCC, LPCC
Counselor
400 East Horsetooth Road, Suite #100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
Anne Roche utilizes a Family Systems Approach in combination with techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis in order to improve family functioning. She assists children with regulating their emotions, modifying behaviors, and improving communication skills.
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Therapy Fort Collins, CO
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Fort Collins sits approximately 5,000 feet above sea level and has around 296 days of sunshine a year. The temperature can reach in the 90’s during the summer, with an average in the 70’s during July. There is a lot of snow that falls in the wintertime. This is the fifth largest city in Colorado with approximately 130,000 residents in the city limits, at about 270,000 in the metropolitan area. The culture here is centered on the students at Colorado State University1. The demographic is largely driven by the college-aged students, which lends the city to a thriving local music circuit. There are also several home breweries located in Fort Collins—new Belgium Brewing Company, and Odell Brewing Company. New Belgium is the largest of the four breweries and distributes as far east a Mississippi and west to California.
Mental Health in Fort Collins
Meditation can be a great way to tune out the stressful effects of everyday life and reconnect with something deeper, especially if you're a Highly Sensitive Person. For those seeking the therapeutic effects of meditation in Fort Collins, the Meditation for Highly Sensitive People support group meets to tap into deep meditation.2
Struggling with bipolar and depression issues can be very debilitating. Thankfully, for those experiencing these illnesses, there is a bipolar and depression support group for Fort Collins. It meets the third Thursday of every month at Harmony Presbyterian Church. More information can be found at 970-482-2209.3
For adults in the Baby Boomer generation, dealing with the care of an elderly parent is an increasingly common issue. In Fort Collins, Baby Boomers can receive the encouragement they need, in order to give parents the care they need. It meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 1136 East Stuart Street, Building 2, Suite 2240. Call 970-391-0200 for more information.4
Current Initiatives
Although social attitudes are changing, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have an uphill challenge when it comes to being respected in society, and sometimes finding community can be difficult. There's good news for LGBT people in Northern Colorado. The Center, and LGBT nonprofit, offers lots of community events and support groups for those coming into their own sexuality or gender identity.5
References
1. Colorado State University. (2016). About Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://www.colostate.edu/about.aspx.2. Meditation for Highly Sensitive People. (2017). Home. Retrieved from http://www.meetup.com/Meditation-for-Highly-Sensitive-People-HSPs/
3. Depression and Bipolar. (2017). Pages – Resources. Retrieved from http://allianceforsuicideprevention.org/depression-support/
4. Support Groups. (2017). Pages – Community Resources. Retrieved from http://www.eldercarenet.org/community_resources/care_support.html
5. Northern Colorado. (2017). Pages – Northern Colorado. Retrieved from http://www.glbtcolorado.org/northern-colorado/
Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado. It has a land area of 55.82 square miles and a water area of 1.23 square miles.  The population of Fort Collins is 164,207 people with 58,918 households and a median annual income of $55,647. .
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Affordable with Planning
Therapy in Fort Collins is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Fort Collins therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Fort Collins public health department.