As a counselor and guide, it is an honor and privilege to accompany others through part of their life journey. Sometimes individuals need a compassionate and objective listener to share their discomforts, sorrows and challenges. During sessions, the intent is for each person to develop self-understanding and skills to successfully meet life's challenges. This begins with unconditional love and acceptance of self and is particularly powerful when one is willing to take responsibility for themselves and their choices. Individuals are guided to recognize their gifts and dream into what they want in their lives.

During counseling, individuals are guided in separating their self-worth from their behaviors and choices. Goal-directed activities are designed to help form healthy self-images and teach useful problem-solving skills.

At Empowerment from Within, the healing framework is based on Systems, Empowerment, and Transpersonal Theories. Somatic awareness is a foundational piece of all services offered, and we specialize in:

• Spirituality & Spiritual Development
• Creativity Enhancement
• Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
• Empathy skills
• Grief and loss issues
• Women's Issues
• Life Coaching
• Living Authentically
• Discovering One's Unique Gifts & Medicine
• Life transitions (divorce, move, new job, etc)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma

We believe in compassionate, active listening and engage with individuals through dialogue as well as experiential methods designed to get people moving and doing. That might involve walking, hiking, expressive arts, play therapy and nature-based therapy.

We also specialize in working with individuals who are highly sensitive. Helping people discover the gifts of this personality trait and create balance in their lives empowers individuals to thrive.

Groups

Groups are a powerful way to promote healing through relationship building, both with nature and with community/others. Groups are offered at both the Fort Collins office and at Wilder-Nest Retreats. The setting at Wilder-Nest Retreats provides a unique opportunity for retreats based on reconnecting and partnering with nature and eco-art healing activities.

Locations

The Fort Collins office is a home-based, private office in north Fort Collins and offers expressive arts and other modalities for all age groups. The foothills office, located at Wilder-Nest Retreats near Masonville, offers traditional office work, equine therapy, nature-based therapy, and retreats. This office is located on 100 acres— set against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Loveland, Colorado.