Benefits of Private Practice

Needing a therapist and wondering who to call?

Most organizations that offer therapy have lengthy wait times, limited availability, and often a shortage of qualified therapists. These therapists are often required to carry large caseloads and reduce session frequency and length to meet numbers. I know because I worked in numerous community organizations that left me feeling as a therapist burnout and my client's feeling inadequately served.

This was the catalyst to me opening my private practice in 2020. I wanted to offer quality counseling services with the flexibility and affordability that clients needed. The beauty of private practice was I was able to structure my services around the benefit of a client vs. profiting for a large company.

What can you expect from my practice?

+ Availability within two weeks of you calling/emailing

+ Ability to have weekly or bi-weekly 50min sessions

+ Most insurances accepted

+ Financial options for client's who can't afford traditional therapy rates

+ In-person or virtual options for all clients

+ Feeling like a person rather than a number

+ Quality therapy services + specialized services offered

If you are ready to begin therapy and looking for a qualified therapist to help you, give me a call or email. I offer a free 15min consultation to discuss your situation and how I can help. I look forward to connecting.

Best, Natalie

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 chat or play. Morning sessions are a delight as rainbows dance across the room. A cozy + tranquil office is so important to me!

1st Session- What to Expect

Majority of people don't even make it to the first session... The anxiety of "what will the session be like" often scares new clients away. I can remember my own fear and doubt about the process & the therapist, wondering how anyone could possibly help me. Let's break down a first session- The whole point of the first session if for you to decide if you would like to work with me, and for me to decide if I'm the right fit for you and your situation. We go through an intake process where I ask you questions about life and growing up (let's be honest, lots of questions). After I gather history about your life, we discuss the current situation- or what brings you to therapy. After I have gathered enough information, I give you a "game plan" which is what therapy will look like if you choose to work with me. If I'm not the best fit for your situation we will explore possible options together. *I let all clients know if I'm not the right...

Shortage of Children's Therapists

Trainings in therapy often cost thousands of dollars... This is on top of the 60K+ that we spent just to get our master's degree and to be able to provide therapy. Then you add in the required continuing education credits- every two years we are required to take 40 hrs of continuing education. This leaves a huge issue for most therapists within the field- they simply can't afford more trainings. Which leads to a shortage of qualified professionals within the field, and this is exactly what you see in our area. There are no other Registered Play Therapists in Garfield County and possibly 1 in Pikin County. This leads children and parents really no options for therapy besides basic "talk therapy" or possibly with the inclusion of a few toys and games, or to drive to Grand Junction and/or Denver for a Play Therapist. If you are a therapist in the area, I would love to share my knowledge and trainings with you. I'm passionate about addressing children's mental he...

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