Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

I became a therapist because I wanted to help those struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues because people in my family were struggling with these issues. I found that, at the time, there were not enough resources for people to get the help they really need. I feel honored when people have the courage to share their stories with me. I love to witness the changes in my clients and their lives.

Tara Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, providing telehealth counseling services since December 2021. She works with adults, couples, families, and children, drawing on nearly two decades of experience supporting clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults.

My faith and a desire to help others through difficult seasons inspired me to become a faith-based therapist. I believe people need a safe place where they can be heard, supported, and reminded of their God-given worth and purpose. What keeps me motivated is seeing clients grow, heal, overcome challenges, strengthen their relationships, and discover hope. It is a privilege and a honor to walk alongside people while integrating professional counseling with Christian faith and biblical principles, helping them pursue healing while keeping Christ at the center.

Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, anger, life transitions, trauma, and other emotional or behavioral concerns. I provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your individual needs and goals. We may use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based counseling, trauma-informed care, and practical coping strategies. Together, we identify challenges, explore patterns of thinking and behavior, build healthy coping skills, and develop realistic steps toward positive change. For clients who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and biblical principles into counseling. My goal is to meet you where you are, help you recognize your strengths, and support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself.

I’m a caring, fun, direct, and creative therapist who’s had clinical experience in several different levels of mental health care and treatment during my career thus far. I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults in an inpatient care program for those who have been hospitalized, with teens and parents within an intensive outpatient program, as well as provided outpatient individual and group therapy.

I help teens and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, self injury, intense emotions, ADHD, substance misuse, as well as identity, sexuality, and gender questioning. I’m passionate about helping people begin to understand themselves, face what’s been holding them down, and develop new skills and resources while creating new paths forward. Witnessing people in therapy recognize their strengths, develop self acceptance, understand what is most important to them, and show self compassion to themselves is the best part about being a therapist and one I am grateful for.

Personal lived experiences led me towards a drive for curiosity, self-development, and then ultimately a career in Psychology. People deserve to be believed in, with their personal worth and potential supported, so that every one of us can live fulfilled.

I wholeheartedly believe in the process of authentic connection. With a multicultural background, I recognizes each person is uniquely multifaceted. My approach to therapy is to meet you wherever you’re at in life, get curious about you, and then serve as YOUR team to journey alongside you. The goal is to provide a safe empathetic space where you are respected and honored, so that internal self-explorations can begin, and to foster creative evolutions towards intentionality, self-discovery, self-empowerment, and healing. The focus is your growth & thriving towards being the best version(s) of yourself that you like to be. With 8 years’ experience in community mental health, psychiatric facility, and prison systems altogether, I have supported youths & adults with assessments, skills training, and therapy for individual, family, and group. I utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, EMDR, parts work, existential & person-centered insights to address a wide range of concerns. I work towards breaking the stigma of mental health one conversation at a time. I also enjoy traveling, reading, tea, video games, and adore hedgehogs.

I was inspired to become a therapist due to growing up in a community where "mental health isn't real". If you were struggling, you wanted attention or were dramatic. It's not dramatic to be human and have human reactions when things suck or simply didn't go the way you thought it would. What motivates me is to help people find their voice for anyone that also was silenced and doesn't want to be anymore.

Hi, I'm Aliyah! I am a blunt, compassionate therapist that works with kids, teens, and adults when life feels like it's been flipped upside down. I specialize in Play Therapy, and also draw from CBT, DBT, and Somatic approaches to get you reconnected to your body and mind. My clients often struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, or simply ones that need the extra support from always being the "happy" or "strong" one.

Living with Cerebral Palsy has given me the passion to help others who are struggling because I’ve been there. To me, nothing is more motivating than witnessing just how resilient people are and seeing the sparkle in their eyes come back. That is, by far, the greatest privilege.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with a physical disability in New Jersey. Incorporating tools like CBT, IFS and mindfulness, I help clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and more. I strive to provide a welcoming, affirming space for clients of all identities and experiences including LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism), Disability and Chronic Illness. I see healing as a fluid dance between the past, present and future. I'd love to be your dance partner in whatever season of life you're in. Let’s see if we’re a fit!

When I was a young child to young adult, I had experienced things that I couldn’t make sense of. This was trauma. I had been taken to therapy-not a good experience, however. This guided my ambition to be a good therapist and work with clients who experienced similar events as I did. I feel like that helps me truly empathize with you. This is how trauma and PTSD became my favorite niche in therapy. 

Hi! Have you ever felt like you couldn’t shake that dark cloud hanging over you? Where you lost interest in things or aren’t feeling “normal”. (No one is normal). Whether it’s depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD…or life itself…you don’t have to struggle! Therapy is best when the client and therapist work together. I believe that everyone should be able to access mental health care -regardless of income.  Just a little about myself- I have my masters degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and am licensed in Louisiana to practice.  I truly enjoy working in the mental health field. I have experience with inpatient hospitals, intensive outpatient therapy, private practice and everything in between. I am grateful for all these experiences that helped me grow as a clinician and as a person.  Hope we can work towards healing and growth!

I became a therapist because of my own experiences navigating mental health challenges, including an eating disorder and depression. Those experiences showed me how powerful compassionate, informed support can be in helping someone feel understood, regain control, and create meaningful change in their life.

Life’s challenges—anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult relationships—can leave you feeling stuck. While these struggles can feel overwhelming, meaningful change is possible. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Nourish Within, working with teens, college students, young professionals, and adults. I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and mood and anxiety challenges. My passion for this work comes from both professional training and lived experience, including my own journey with an eating disorder and depression, which allows me to approach therapy with compassion and understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART uses guided eye movements to support trauma relief, helping the brain process distressing experiences—many clients noticing improvement in as few as one session. I also provide psychoeducation and support for families. I have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care, giving me insight into how mental health affects both daily functioning and overall quality of life. If you’re feeling stuck or ready for change, I’m here to help. Together, we can work toward clarity, confidence, and a life aligned with your values.

I became a therapist because I have a deep passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and supporting them in finding healing, growth, and resilience. What motivates me to continue is witnessing the strength and transformation clients achieve through therapy—seeing someone gain insight, develop coping skills, and reclaim a sense of control and well-being is incredibly rewarding. I am inspired by the opportunity to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Bridget is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), EMDR-trained, and a Certified Grief Therapist (CGT). She brings extensive experience in mental health care, having worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as residential programs and intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs for adolescents and young adults. She approaches therapy as a collaborative, supportive journey rooted in trust, respect, and authentic connection. She believes that meaningful and lasting change begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood—not only by others, but by oneself. Dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space, Bridget invites clients to explore their inner world with curiosity, courage, and compassion. With her warm and grounded presence, she helps individuals cultivate self-awareness, foster emotional healing, and support sustained psychological growth. Bridget works with clients across the lifespan, including children as young as three, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering individualized, developmentally appropriate care. She is committed to ongoing professional growth and is currently pursuing Certifications in Neuropsychotherapy, Neural Desensitization and Integration, and ADHD Assessment & Treatment. She integrates a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Mindfulness-Based Interventions Psychodynamic Therapy Bridget is particularly attuned to how shame, guilt, and inner conflict contribute to emotional distress and disconnection from self and others. She helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, cultivate self-compassion, and develop insight into their internal experiences. Her approach combines relational and neuropsychological perspectives, recognizing the brain’s remarkable capacity for growth, adaptation, and healing. Areas of Clinical Expertise: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Anxiety and Panic Disorders Depressive and Mood Disorders Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions Outside of work, Bridget nurtures her own growth and balance through time with family and friends, connecting with nature, journaling, reading, traveling, drawing, biking, practicing yoga and mindfulness, kayaking, playing soccer and lacrosse, running, and enjoying games—especially chess! Bridget resonates deeply with the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald: “For what it’s worth … it’s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be … there’s no time limit — start whenever you want … you can change or stay the same — there are no rules to this thing … we can make the best or the worst of it … I hope you make the best of it … I hope you see things that startle you … I hope you feel things you’ve never felt before … I hope you meet people with a different point of view … I hope you live a life you’re proud of … and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start over again.” 970-400-7319 [email protected] Psychiatric Services of the Rockies Fort Collins, CO