Marie-Kriz Whatley, LPC
LPC.0021197, CO

Marie-Kriz Whatley, LPC

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About Marie-Kriz

We all need a safe space to express ourselves, to be seen, heard, and validated without judgment. I am passionate about helping people feel emotionally safe. People come to therapy for different reasons, but I believe they need to be seen, heard, and not judged for how they feel or think. I am dedicated to providing my clients the freedom to be themselves and guiding them in discovering who they aspire to be. I equip my clients with the necessary skills and empower them to choose and explore what works best for their personal lives and personalities to achieve their distinct goals. I have experience with adolescents and adults who struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I apply a mixture of person-centered, psychoeducation, CBT, DBT, strength-based, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. My duty as a therapist is to help increase my clients' self-awareness, create healthier patterns, and gain healthy coping skills that they can utilize daily. I also use humor in sessions! As someone familiar with experiences of abuse, homelessness, depression, and anxiety, I believe that anyone's difficult past can help them discover a better version of themselves for a higher purpose. Things happen for a reason, and people have the power to choose how their life experiences shape their lives moving forward. It will be an honor to walk with you.

Mindfulness and accountability are the keys to unraveling the best version of self.

Education

Colorado Christian University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Graduated 2020

Associations

Colorado Counseling Association

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FAQs

FAQs about Marie-Kriz Whatley, LPC

Wait times vary by location and specialty, but our waitlist is built to get you seen as quickly as possible — many clients are booked within days, not weeks.

Yes. When you join the waitlist, let us know if you'd prefer an in-person office (Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or Pueblo) or online counseling anywhere in Colorado.

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No referral is needed — you can contact us directly to get started, whether you're self-referring or being referred by a provider.

If you're in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or visit our Crisis Resources page for immediate support — our contact channels are for scheduling and general questions, not emergencies.

We have offices in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo, plus teletherapy available to clients anywhere in Colorado.

Yes — Overcomers Counseling offers teletherapy statewide in Colorado, in addition to in-person sessions at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Pueblo offices.

Yes — Overcomers Counseling accepts Medicaid, along with most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, and Tricare. Reach out and our team will help confirm your specific coverage.

Yes, they will! You can book a counseling session and on the same day you can book a medication mgmt appointment.

Visit our cost page to learn more about our fees and accepted insurance here.

Insurances we accept:

  • Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado)
  • Tricare West
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shields - Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Cigna EAP
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare EAP
  • VA - TriWest
  • Victim's Compensation
  • and many more!

Insurances that we do NOT accept:

  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • ChampVA

In Network Counseling Services

Marie-Kriz Accepts the Following Insurances

We're thrilled to accept most major insurance plans, making it easier for you to focus on your well-being while we handle the paperwork.

Top-Rated Counseling Services

Why clients choose us for therapy

Our counselors are trained to help you work through what's hard — not just talk about it. When you're ready, we're ready.

Summary
Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
Aug 29, 2026
Corynne Krenz, LPCC
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Great listener and gave positive vibes
Aug 20, 2026
Vanessa Dewitt, LCSW
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I really appreciate the fact that someone I had only talked with for an hour was willing to listen and to help me take on the weight of my world and to give me hope in getting my life back on the right path that I needed . Thanks
Aug 16, 2026
Serena Chalepah, LPCC
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Serena has not only knowledge, but compassion, understanding, guidance to push through whatever obstacles I have faced, and the advice needed to learn new traits or skills. I’ve definitely had a battle of finding a therapist I not only connect with, but someone I’m comfortable sharing some uncomfortable situations with to help move past. She’s been so very patient with me and my life’s ups and downs. I can’t thank her enough for being so genuine! Has been nothing but a great experience!
Aug 16, 2026
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This was my first experience in therapy and it was an amazing experience!
Aug 15, 2026
Alondra Faudoa, LPC
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Alondra is awesome. She has taught me how to cope with my situations. Look forward to seeing her on Mondays
Aug 14, 2026
Shannon Powell, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PhD
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I have been with overcomers for years as a therapy patient and recently transfered from a different psychiatrist to Shannon Powell. She made the whole process so simple and seamless. I was honestly expecting things to be a lot more difficult but was pleasantly surprised. Thank you for making me feel so heard and understood! 10/10 stars!