Our Colorado Springs Team
We are a team of Mental Health Therapist in Colorado, passionate about helping you through whatever life situation you are experiencing. Our therapists are knowledgeable, empathatic, non-judgemental and empowering. Please let us know how we can help!
1802 Chapel Hills Drive Suite F
Colorado Springs CO 80920
Our Colorado Springs Team
Jennifer Brown MA, LPC
Co-Owner
You are not alone! The greatest lessons in my life have been watching individuals who have had the strength to experience their true capacity by choosing to enrich their personal lives. Sometimes I have watched this capacity by experiencing someone’s ability to embrace his or her unique talents and succeed beyond expectation. Many times it has been in an individual’s capacity to personally dig deeper during a “dark night.” Embracing my own unique strengths and digging deeper during the challenging periods of my life. These have directly impacted my passion in providing counseling to individuals, couples and groups. . My personal events and the events I have experienced throughout my life directly influence my ability to meet you where you are at presently. I have experienced life and its challenges. They can be overcome! Many times this painful journey leads a person to his/her greatest lesson, which is strength.
I have worked with individuals, couples and groups for the past 25 years and I am excited to continue this journey with you. I am committed to the Independent Living Philosophy of service provision where “the person comes first and always knows what is best in his/her life”. It would be my pleasure to stand with you during your struggles and provide personalized therapy. Lean into fear and celebrate your unexpected successes!
Kelly Gillespie MA, LPC
CoOwner
Hopeless? Overwhelmed? Tired of feeling sadness, anger, & worry? Ready to get your life back? I specialize in divorce recovery, relationship/ marriage counseling, recovering from narcissistic relationships & abuse, parental alienation & reunification, co-parenting & communication in high conflict divorces. I, also, work with anxiety and depression issues.
Sometimes the circumstances around us do not change but be encouraged that taking a STEP FORWARD can be the first step towards hope and healing. I work with individuals, couples, & families. I, also, offer teletherapy and video sessions.
I know the thought of counseling can be overwhelming & intimidating. My style of counseling is warm, nonjudgmental & patient. Having been through struggles myself (including an eating disorder, divorce, narcissistic abuse) my passion is to journey with you through yours. Beauty always comes out of the ashes; let's find it!
Ann-Marie Parker MA, LPC
Therapy and processing the tough stuff is hard work and I am here to tell you that you do not need to do it alone! You are the engine powering your progress; as your therapist I will walk beside you at the pace you set.
My approaches are person-centered, goal-oriented, and I incorporate ACT, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. I’m also an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist. I have a passion for working with sexual abuse and domestic violence victims, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, autistic young adults, anger management and stress management. I, also, had a fantastic career in the Air Force and love to help veterans and their families!
Never underestimate your own resilience and competency in finding what works better for you. I am here to help you heal and achieve your goals you set for your own life!
How Can Ann-Marie Help:
- LGTBQIA+ affirming
- Depression,
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Stress Management
- Self-Esteem issues
- Experienced in Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse/Trauma Recovery
- Veteran issues
- Adults and Adolescents
Hannah Rhodes LPC Intern
Asking for help can be hard, so what a comfort it is to know that we don’t have to shoulder our struggles alone! As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege and an honor to come alongside you on your mental health journey as you grow and work towards healing.
My therapeutic scope consists of cognitive behavioral and humanistic approaches. I believe that our cognitions play a considerable role in not only how we view ourselves but also in how we view and ultimately interact with the world around us. While some of our behaviors might have served us well when we needed them in the past as a means to survive and regulate, those same behaviors can become maladaptive and no longer serve us positively. As such, addressing and challenging those negative cognitions that result in distress ultimately helps us understand how our behavior is affected and how we can further challenge those distortions and our behaviors as a way to decrease distress and increase wellness.
I do not believe that therapy is a one size fits all process; therefore, meeting you where you are at and facilitating a safe space for you to not only share what your experiences and hurts are but also work towards achieving your goals, wellness and healing will be central to our work together.
No matter where you may find yourself in your journey right now, I hope to hear your voice, hear your story, support and collaborate with you so that you may feel seen, validated and find genuine hope, healing and wellness!
How Can Hannah Help:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Christian counseling available
- Person centered perspective
- Trauma
-Victims of Domestic Violence
Fun facts:
I love painting, plants, playing the guitar and photography!
Morgan Riley MA, LPCC
I am a licensed professional counselor candidate dedicated to helping people find their voice and
recognize their own strengths. It is my mission to create a safe environment that promotes
authenticity. My therapeutic approach is highly focused on collaboration with you as a client
and creating a safe place for you to feel motivated and empowered to work through those
hardships, no matter what stage of life you are in. I am committed to assisting you in your
journey towards personal growth and wellness. I believe that with the right tools, everyone has
the ability to reach their fullest potential.
It is my goal to help people to build positive coping skills, decrease negative symptoms and
increase overall happiness. I believe in the importance of recognizing a person as a whole, and
taking into account his or her personal background, culture, past experiences, values and beliefs.
This allows me to tailor my approach to meet you where you are in your life and help you move
forward in a healthy and meaningful way. I am a true believer in holistic treatment.
I love working with individuals, couples, and military families to overcome feelings of distress,
low self-esteem, as well learn ways to be a more intimate and connected couple. I also have
experience with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, marital or
relationship problems, trauma, and identity confusion.
Are you ready to change your life?
I would love the opportunity to work with you!
“The greatest gift you can give someone is the space to be his or her authentic self.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
How Can Morgan Help:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Identity Concerns
- Individual and Couples Counseling
- Personal Centered Perspective
- Incorporates CBT, Narrative and Existential Therapy
- Solution Focused
- Self-Harm
Nicole Pomroy MA, LPCC
As an art therapist and sex therapist in training, I see our work together as sacred, deeply rooted in trust and respect. The therapy I offer is creative arts-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, feminist-relational, and sex-positive. My role as a therapist is not to provide you with answers, rather, I will walk alongside you as you carve your path of healing, explore your truths, and deepen your relationship with self and others.
Art therapy is the creative process of healing psychological wounds by engaging in expressive techniques that provide an emotional outlet and serve as a mirror, reflecting our otherwise hidden patterns. In honor of the inherent vulnerability of creative emotional expression, I strive to provide a therapeutic space founded on unconditional empathy and care, within which, the constellation of your human experience is witnessed and respected. Together, we will design a unique treatment plan in support of your therapeutic goals, utilizing your creativity in whatever capacity feels most nourishing for you.
No experience with art or art materials is needed.
“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
~Pablo Picasso
How Can Nicole Help:
- Depression
- Anxiety,
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming
- Sex Therapy
- Trauma-informed
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Art Therapy
- Therapy
Abuse Neglect
- Individuals 5yrs and up
- Self esteem
Safyr Padilla MA, LPC
Life challenges can make us feel less like ourselves.I provide a safe, non-judgement space to work through these transitions in life. My goal is to walk alongside you to help reduce symptoms and gain a feeling of control again.
My passion in the mental health field started in domestic violence and grief, but has shifted to trauma and grief work. Often times these impacts can make us feel out of control; I utilize therapeutic approaches such as: EMDR, IFS and DBT to help reduce physiological symptoms, gain skills and deeper insight.
My therapeutic scope encompasses support for trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I believe deep healing can be done with the help of therapeutic relationships and different perspectives and encouragement of empathy.
How Can Safyr Help:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming
- DBT, CBT Therapy
- Trauma-informed
- EMDR
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Therapy Abuse Neglect
- Self esteem