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.
Apr 23, 2026
Stefanie Kerr, LPCC, NCC, MA
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I have been through some very extreme trauma, and I've also done so much research and done so much work on my own. As a very self aware patient, it's insanely difficult to find a good fit for a therapist. Sometimes you just need to find someone who thinks outside of the box. Someone who makes you see a different perspective. I found this in Stefanie Kerr. She the most wonderful therapist I have ever met, and I've met A LOT! She encourages you to see yourself as just a normal human. You get stuck in this mindset that you aren't normal and get used to the label of being a broken person and she somehow makes you feel like you were never actually broken at all, you were just using your toolbox all wrong. She gives you the guidance to use what you found that works for you and makes it better! She smashes toxic coping mechanisms and helps you turn them into beneficial ones. She not only improved my life but my relationship with emotions in general. Along the way therapy with her has even helped my marriage!! Not only has my spouse seen a huge change in me, but my peers have pointed out how absolutely zen I am compared to how emotionally dysregulated I used to be. The way she changes your relationship with emotions is absolutely magical and I will recommend her to everyone I know until I die. She is an absolute blessing to the therapy world.
Apr 17, 2026
Kaitlyn Chiasson, LPCC, NCC
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I was very happy with my journey with Overcomers. The process was very satisfying and has changed my life for the better. I have confidence that I've never had in my life, and I feel I now have the tools to overcome any obstacles going forward. May counselor was patient, kind and understanding and helped me work through my issues one at a time.
Apr 16, 2026
Marie-Kriz Whatley, LPC
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I gained the tools I needed for this phase in my life. My therapist was able to help me get unstuck from trauma I needed to deal with.
Apr 12, 2026
Sarah Webster, SWC
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This was the most enlightened therapy experience. Not sugar coated but also nonjudgmental. Learned about myself my triggers and how to face life fully without fear and anxiety.
Apr 10, 2026
Molly Miller, MSW, SWC
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Molly was outstanding! She helped with everything I was looking for and more. Highly recommend!
Apr 10, 2026
Sierra Brown, LCSW
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Scheduling was relatively easy and Sierra is great! Looking forward to growth!