At Pivotal Counseling in Fort Collins, CO, we specialize in marriage and couples therapy, individual and family counseling, and online telehealth sessions, focusing on kindness, healing, and conflict resolution to foster intimacy and attachment in relationships across Northern Colorado.
Pivotal Counseling, LLC is based in Colorado. We offer help to people, couples, and families in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. We focus on helping you with your mental health through marriage counseling, individual therapy, and family counseling. Our goal is to support you as you get better and grow into a happier person.
We care deeply about helping you heal with kindness. Here's how we do it:
Couples Counseling: We work with you and your partner to fix problems, understand each other better, and strengthen your relationship.
Family Therapy: We help your family communicate better, solve problems together, and create a happy home life.
Individual Therapy: This is for anyone looking to overcome personal challenges, understand themselves better, and grow as a person.
Mental Health Support: We're here to help if you're dealing with mental health issues, giving you tools to manage and improve your mental well-being.
We also use technology to help you no matter where you are. Our online therapy and telehealth sessions mean you can get support from the comfort of your home in Northern Colorado or anywhere else. This makes getting help easy and fits your lifestyle.
Starting individual therapy is a brave step toward getting to know yourself better and making your mental health stronger. Now, thanks to online therapy and telehealth sessions, getting support is easier than ever. You can do it from home, whenever you need to. Individual therapy gives you a special space to grow and learn about yourself, with the help of experienced therapists who make their plans fit what you need.
It helps you grow personally and understand yourself better.
It helps you overcome problems that affect your mental health.
It helps you feel more connected to yourself.
Online therapy gives you flexibility and fits into your busy life.
Professional therapists offer many different types of help to deal with your concerns, helping you face life's challenges strongly. Learning about your emotions, finding ways to cope, and feeling better about yourself are some things individual therapy can help you with. Take your first step toward a happier life and find out how individual therapy can be part of your growth.
Every family and relationship has the chance to really connect and heal. Family counseling and couples counseling help make these connections stronger, improve how we talk to each other, and solve problems in a caring way. Whether you're looking for marriage counseling or want to work on your relationship, choosing the right therapist, who gets your family's specific situation, is very important.
Learn better ways to talk to each other, so everyone understands and cares more.
Work through past problems, helping everyone move forward and forgive.
Make your relationship foundation stronger with focused therapy for couples.
Talk about your values, what you expect from each other, and intimacy in a safe space.
Experienced therapists with special training in family and couples counseling support your path to healing with knowledge and care. Going to counseling brings many benefits, like feeling better about yourself, communicating better, forming deeper connections, and growing together. If your family or relationship is going through a tough time, counseling could be a powerful step in a positive direction. Find out more about how family and couples counseling can help you start building the strong bonds you all deserve.
Individual counseling is aimed at fostering self-understanding and enhancing self-esteem.
Couples therapy to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen emotional bonds.
Educational sessions that demystify aspects of sexual intimacy and promote healthy sexual practices.
By addressing these concerns in a safe and respectful environment, individuals and couples can achieve a greater sense of emotional connection and intimacy, contributing to more satisfying relationships.
How does couples counseling work?
Couples counseling is a profound journey into the heart of your relationship, spearheaded by a licensed therapist specializing in enhancing the bond between partners. This form of therapy focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying issues that may be hindering the relationship's growth. By employing evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, therapists create a nurturing space that fosters open communication and healing. In these sessions, both partners learn to understand each other's needs and perspectives, leading to enhanced self-esteem and deeper connections. Learn more about how you can reignite the spark and sustain your relationship's growth through couples counseling.
What makes telehealth sessions effective?
Telehealth sessions break down geographical barriers, making professional help accessible from the comfort of your home. These virtual therapy sessions are conducted with the same level of professionalism and confidentiality as in-person sessions. Skilled therapists use various online tools to engage with clients effectively, ensuring that the quality of care remains high. Telehealth sessions offer flexibility, and convenience, and have been shown to be just as effective, particularly in maintaining continuity of care and support. Discover the benefits of telehealth sessions for your mental and emotional well-being today.
Can individual therapy aid in relationship problems?
Absolutely. Individual therapy provides a unique space to delve into personal challenges that might be impacting your relationships. Through therapy, individuals gain insights into their behavior patterns, emotional triggers, and ways these might affect their relationships. Gaining conflict resolution skills, understanding intimacy and attachment, and improving communication are some of the benefits that directly translate to healthier relationships. Individual therapy not only contributes to personal growth but also equips you with the tools to build deeper connections with those around you. Discover how individual therapy can be a stepping stone to resolving relationship problems and fostering sustainable growth.
How many years in practice does it take to become proficient in couples counseling?
Expertise in couples counseling doesn’t come overnight. Licensed therapists often have years of education followed by numerous years of practice. Proficiency grows with experience, reflecting a deep understanding of diverse relationship issues and mastery over various therapeutic approaches.
What kinds of issues are addressed in therapy?
Therapy addresses a broad spectrum of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family disputes, life transitions, and personal growth, among others.
When are good times to start therapy?
Good times to start therapy include periods of change, when feeling overwhelmed or stuck, during relationship difficulties, or simply when you wish to pursue personal development. It’s always the right time to seek support and start the journey toward a healthier, more fulfilled life.
What conflict resolution skills can be gained from counseling?
Counseling equips individuals with effective conflict-resolution skills, such as active listening, empathetic understanding, clear communication, and mutually beneficial problem-solving strategies.
How does counseling address intimacy and attachment in relationships?
Counseling provides a safe space to explore intimacy issues and attachment styles, helping individuals and couples understand their patterns of connection and strategies for fostering a deeper, more secure bond.
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Marriage Counseling Fort Collins
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Individual, Marriage and Couples Counseling - Fort Collins, CO
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Couples Therapy : Overcoming Conflict in a Marriage - Therapy in Fort Collins, Colorado
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Ft. Collins Marriage Counseling
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COUPLES therapy (almost) NEVER WORKS: you are not the client
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How God Saved Me From A Narcissistic Marriage - Testimony
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Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged - Dr. David Gudgel
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What to Expect From Couples or Marriage Counseling
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What We Might Learn in Couples Therapy
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Couples Counseling Fort Collins
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Couple, marriage, and family therapy supervision
Personal Construct Theory Applied to the Marriage Relationship.
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When one wants out and the other doesn't: Doing therapy with polarized couples
Selected contributions of H. Norman Wright to marriage counseling by the minister
Premarital counseling: Hierarchical and egalitarian
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Young adults' marital attitudes and intentions: the role of parental conflict, divorce and gender
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Career counseling: Foundations, perspectives, and applications
Casebook for counseling: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons and their families
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Remarriage counseling: Lawyer and therapist's help with the second time around
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1968-1973: A Trend Analysis. Student Development Report, Volume 11, No. 5, 1973-74.
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Hope‐focused and forgiveness‐based group interventions to promote marital enrichment
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Marriage enrichment: Preparation, mentoring, and outreach
Training Christian people helpers: Observations on counselor education
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A Feminist Perspective on How Therapists Can Harm Marriages and What We Can Do About It
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Counselor efficacy: Assessing and using counseling outcomes research.
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The Predicament‐Problem Continuum: Dealing With Stressors Outside Our Control
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Assessing the needs of married students and their families
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The development of the Fort Collins Mormon community during the twentieth century
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Marriage failure: A new look at an old problem
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Marital Attitude Scale/The Marital Scales
Parent education from a family-systems perspective
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Recovering from the trauma of infidelity
Is therapeutic alliance influenced by gender in marriage and family therapy?
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The Second Half of Marriage: Facing the Eight Challenges of the Empty-Nest Years
Resources on same-sex couples for therapists and clients
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Legendary Locals of Fort Collins
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A new program for married students
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THE EFFECT OF TWO GROUP-COUNSELING METHODS ON PERCEPTUAL CONGRUENCE IN MARRIED PAIRS.
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A preliminary longitudinal study of multicultural competence in counselor education
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THE STUDENT COUPLES WORKSHOP: EVALUATION.
Military deployment and the spouse left behind
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Counseling military families: What mental health professionals need to know
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A practice beyond cultural humility: How clinicians can work more effectively in a diverse world
Pivotal Counseling, LLC - Fort Collins
3030 S College Ave Unit 207, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)281-4677