Teen Therapy in Rifle, CO

I love working with teens ❤

Sandtray from session

Majority of parents bring their unwilling teens to me remarking "I hope they will open up and share with you." While some of my work revolves around "talking", typically I use a Sandtray to facilitate the session. A typical session includes a blend of chat, self-regulation exercises, sandtray and/or art making. We then explore the sandtray or art together.

Benefits of Sandtray Therapy-

Reduction of anxiety and traumatic stress symptoms

Increased resilience

Expression of feelings without the need for words

Boost in creativity

Sensory, calming experience

Unstructured technique

Grief and loss processing

Boost in low self-esteem

Anger management

+ can be used in individuals, couple or family therapy

+ can be used with kids, teens and adults

There are many reasons to seek a teen therapist including: low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, grief, and PTSD.

Other signs that a teen might need therapy include: trouble controlling emotions, acting out, trouble making friends, withdrawing from activities they enjoyed, trouble sleeping or eating, thoughts of suicide or self-harm and school concerns

Reach out today to discuss your teen & situation. I offer a free 15min consultation + meet & greet to help teens & parents feel comfortable working with me.

Office Tour

Welcome to my office! Can you imagine coming in for your first session? Not pictured is the sound of rain, the ambiance of the rock lamp + lava lamp, and the room lit with a warm glow as we sit next to small fireplace and chat or play. A cozy + tranquil office is so important to me!

Money a barrier to therapy?

I offer a sliding scale- As a therapist, I want to help those who cannot afford traditional therapy fees, and so I enrolled with Open Path. I am thrilled to help people in this manner. One of the biggest barriers to mental health treatment is affordability for those who don't have insurance. My standard rate is $125 per hour (which is on the low end for Colorado). How does the sliding scale work? With Open Path, clients receive a 30% to 60% discount, depending on the fee they choose that works within their budget. I let clients pick their fee in the $40 to $70 range. I don't get involved in making them prove their income or anything like that. Most people are at $45 or $50, though people have picked $70 or $40. How and when do you direct clients to Open Path? When I get a prospective client who is asking about my sliding scale, I send them to Open Path. I explain how Open Path works, that they will have to pay the initial $65 fee to keep the website going, but that they will...

Looking for a therapist?

Welcome! I am so glad that you are here. It takes a lot of courage and strength to seek out a therapist to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are currently in. Through my own self-discovery, I have learned that we are all on our own unique journey towards tending to parts of us that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences, which is why my therapeutic approach is individualized and collaborative, to meet each client's needs. It is my passion to further assist you in your journey of becoming the best version of yourself. More about Natalie Therapy Services: EMDR Individuals Children + Adolescents Couples + Families

Natalie Hanks. LPC

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