counseling resources
What is counseling?
Counseling is a process where individuals, couples or family members meet with a professional counselor to confidentially discuss difficulties, problems, or concerns in their lives.
What is a counselor?
Professional counselors help people 1) identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional distress; 2) improve communication and ways to cope with life; 3) strengthen self-worth; and 4) promote positive behavior change and optimal well-being.
What is the difference between an LPC, an LMFT, and an LCSW?
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a person who has completed a master’s degree in counseling (MA/MS) and is licensed in the practice of generalized counseling. If they choose to complete a degree that focuses on couples or family counseling, then they will receive a License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) instead. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) has a master’s degree in clinical social work (MSW) and is also trained in the practice of counseling.
What is the difference between a counselor and a psychologist?
A Licensed Psychologist (LP) is a person who has completed a doctorate degree in counseling orpsychology (PhD/PsyD) and is licensed in the practice of counseling. However, some psychologists are also allowed to provide testing and evaluation services because of their additional training.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
It is important to note that counselors and psychologists do not prescribe medicine. If you are seeking medication, you might want to meet with a psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, or your primary care physician.
When should you see a counselor instead of a priest?
A priest's role is to provide direction to help parishioners grow spiritually. This is often done through active participation in the sacramental and liturgical life, as well as the proper use of confession. Moreover, a priest can offer the spiritual wisdom of the Church and the teachings of Christ to help someone who is seeking to live a life of repentance. Priests can also provide pastoral counseling and support in addition to their spiritual guidance, but a priest’s experience and training in this area can vary greatly. It can be helpful to discuss your needs for pastoral care with your priest to better understand if that is something they can offer, or if they would recommend you reach out to a licensed counselor for additional support. It is important to remember that priests are often unable to provide the type of consistent and regular counseling care of a licensed professional.
The goal of this brochure is to help you locate a counselor in the area that you can trust to help you work through whatever problems you are experiencing. With that goal in mind, a list of resources is included below to help guide your process of locating a counselor that fits your needs. The list of resources begins with Orthodox counselors who are members of St. Spyridon.
Orthodox counselors in private practice at St. Spyridon
Lynette Gonzales, MEd, LPC
Ph: 970-978-2042
Children, Teens, Adults; Individual, Family
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Stephanie Harris, MA, LPC
Children, Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
Chelsea Martin, PhD, LP
https://www.enheartencounseling.com
Teens (16+), Adults; Individual
Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Testing/Evaluation
Matthew Martin, MA, LPC
https://www.enheartencounseling.com
Adults; Individual, Couple
Anxiety, Grief, Trauma
Brenda K. O’Reilly, PhD, LP
Adults; Individual
Grief, Transitions, Relationship Concerns
Erin Roberts, MA, LPC
https://erinrobertscounselingco.com/
Teens, Adults; Individual
Eating Disorders, Grief, Trauma
It is important to note that some of you may prefer to connect with a counselor outside of St. Spyridon due to the complicated nature of balancing the boundaries of having both a professional and personal relationship with a counselor in a shared community. For this reason, we have included other Orthodox Counselors in the surrounding area.
Orthodox counselors in the surrounding area
Lydia Bailey, MA, LPPC
St. Luke in Erie
www.breatheandbecomecounseling.com
Adults; Individual
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Nina Dippon, MA, LMFT
Holy Theophany in Colorado Springs
Adults; Individual, Couples
Relationship Issues, Parenting, Divorce
Spencer Galton, MA, LPCC
Holy Theophany in Colorado Springs
spencer@counselingcenterwm.org
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couples, Families
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Bria Vogt, MA, LPCC
St. John Chrysostom in Lakewood
Children, Teens, Adults; Individuals
If you are wanting to connect with an Orthodox counselor outside of the surrounding area via telehealth, you can utilize the Directory of Mental Health Professionals that the Assembly of Bishops offers as a resource. We have also included a list of non-Orthodox Christian counselors and counseling centers in the surrounding area that may be a resource for you. We do not officially endorse any of these counselors or counseling centers as they are outside of the Orthodox Church, though we do not deny that they may be of help to you due to their background and training.
We’ve included what ages they work with (e.g., children, teens, adults), the types of counseling services they provide (e.g., individual, couple, family, group) and a few areas they specialize in (e.g., addiction, grief, trauma, etc.) to help guide your process. Some of these counselors have websites, but others do not. If the counselor doesn’t have a website listed, then you can likely find them on healthinfosource.com or psychologytoday.com to obtain more information about the services they provide. These two websites can also be helpful resources in general for locating additional counselors in the surrounding area with different specialties.
Non-Orthodox Christian counselors in the surrounding area
Ginger Masted, MA, LPC
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Family
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Russell Thye, PhD, LP
https://mindmatterscounseling.com
Adults; Individual, Couple
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma'
Demi Wood, MA, LMFT
Children, Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Family
Anxiety, Grief, Trauma
Carol Boxley, PhD, LP
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple
Anxiety, ADHD, Depression
Tim Hanlon, MA, LPC candidate
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple
Career, Grief, Trauma
Kevin Sipp, MA, LPC
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Family
Addiction, Anxiety, Depression
Mary Beth Freeman, MS, LMFT
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Family
Anger, Grief, Trauma
Keith Foster, MA, LMFT
Teens, Adults; Individual
Anxiety, Depression, Grief
Kathryn Price-Foster, MDiv, MS, LMFT
Children, Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Family
Anxiety, Grief, Trauma
Christopher Wilgers, PhD, LPC
Adults; Individual
Addiction, ADHD, Grief
Rebekah Knight-Baughman, PhD, LP
Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Group
Grief, Depression, Eating Disorders
Renee Woodall, PhD, LP
Adults; Individual
Anxiety, Depression, Grief
Stephanie Hotaling, MA, LMFT
https://www.eleoscounseling.com
Children, Teens, Adults; Individual, Family
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Amy Indermuehle, PsyD, LP
Adults; Individual
Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Stephen Street, MA, LPC
https://www.stephenpstreet.com
Adults, Teens; Individual
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Stacey Blank, MA, LPC
https://www.hope4thejourneyloveland.com/
Teens, Adults; Individual
Grief, Chronic Pain, Trauma
Alicia Young, PhD, LP
https://www.abundantlivinghealthservices.com/
Children, Teens, Adults; Individual, Couple, Family
Depression, Grief, Trauma
Loni Beall, MA, LPC
https://poudretherapy.com/loni/
Adults; Individual, Couple
Anxiety, Grief, Trauma
Non-Orthodox Christian counseling centers in the surrounding area
Authentic Life Christian Counseling
Cornerstone Christian Counseling
https://christiancounselingco.com
Emery Counseling
https://www.emerycounseling.com
Lighthouse Christian Counseling
https://lighthousecounselingnoco.com'
Re-Story Counseling
Questions to keep in mind while you search for a counselor
Where is the counselor located and what hours are they available?
Do you want to be seen in person, or are you open to virtual sessions?
What are your goals for counseling, and how often do you want to be seen?
Does the counselor have experience working with your specific concerns?
What is the counselor’s approach and what services do they offer?
If you have health insurance, will it cover the services with this counselor?
Are there limits to the number of sessions covered by your insurance?
If you are paying out of pocket, how much does the counselor charge?
What is your budget for counseling and how long do you want to be seen?
Final Thoughts
After you have gathered answers to these questions (or as much as you have been able to obtain), give yourself some time to sort through your options. You may want to set up phone consultations with a few prospective counselors to assess fit. Make sure that you take the time to find the counselor that is right for you. There is no one counselor that is good for everyone. It is important that you feel a sense of trust with your counselor and a confidence that they can help you. We hope that this resource list can serve as a beginning guide to help you locate a counselor to serve your current needs.
This Counseling Resource Guide was created by the mental health professionals at St. SpyridonOrthodox Church, Loveland, Colorado, March 2024.