Therapy for Medicaid Members in Colorado Springs

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) who is passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients as they grow. I take a collaborative and holistic approach, building a 'helping' relationship based on compassion, empathy, and trust, empowering those I work with to cultivate and create the best version of themselves. I enjoy incorporating aspects of mindfulness (DBT) and art therapy, along with strategies that consist of a strengths-based and person-centered approach. If you are looking to heal, grow, and/or make positive changes in your life, I'd love to stand beside you along the way.

Therapy may seem like a daunting, unsettling, and frightening concept. It might feel vulnerable to confront problems and sometimes safer to internalize our hurt and lock it away, and finding a solution is not always a linear or easy endeavor. I intend to meet you where you are on this journey and provide a safe space that embraces vulnerability to help you become more self-aware. My approach to therapy focuses on allowing yourself to release the hold that your lived experiences have placed on you and begin to identify how those experiences shape your present capacity for coping and making choices true to your inner self. In guiding you through your present experiences, I want to understand how your past experiences manifest internally and externally. I strive to show up as my authentic self—present, compassionate, open-minded, curious, receptive, and adaptable. Our time together is for you to explore how you can use your experiences to foster an environment in which you feel comfortable growing, and I will walk with you as you heal from inner hurt. I provide individual, group, and emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT). I am committed to using a humanistic approach, recognizing that individuals always strive to do their best with the resources available to them, and that their maladaptive coping mechanisms represent their most resilient efforts to navigate life's challenges.

As a counselor, my goal is to aid you in reclaiming your inner strength and resilience, empowering you to heal from past wounds, overcome obstacles, and navigate the challenges that life may bring. I am here to guide and support you as you work through difficult emotions and experiences, helping you to uncover hidden strengths and develop new coping strategies. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where you can openly explore your emotions, identify patterns or behaviors that no longer serve you, and set meaningful goals for personal growth. Together, we will work to uncover a deeper, more meaningful sense of self—grounded in self-discovery, authenticity, and a greater understanding of your unique journey. Whether you are looking to process past trauma, strengthen relationships, or gain clarity about your direction in life, I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

My ideal client is ready to explore the depths of their emotions, even if it feels intimidating or uncertain. You don't have to have it all figured out. Whether you're moving at your own pace or taking things step by step, I'm here to walk alongside you. I believe that true courage isn't the absence of fear; it's acknowledging all those tough feelings like anxiety, insecurity, and doubt, and still moving forward with them. Together, we'll embrace the complexities and find beauty in the journey. I strive to create a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere, and I like to use humor when it feels right. Therapy with me isn't about being scrutinized or treated like a project; this is about two people working together to build a safe and supportive environment. We'll approach your healing as a partnership, and I'll be here to help you go as deep as you feel ready to. It's about both of us showing up with openness and courage to do the work that truly matters to you.

I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner passionate about providing quality, evidence-based mental health care to adults, adolescents, and children ages six and older. I believe in empowering clients by providing mindful care and helping each person achieve their highest level of functioning, stability, and well-being. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare to Overcomers Counseling. I provide compassionate care, brief psychotherapy, and medication management to clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ADD/ADHD. Please note I do not prescribe daily benzodiazepines (clonazepam, alprazolam, valium, etc.) or hypnotic sleep aids. I am not able to complete disability paperwork for clients that I have known for less than six months.

As a therapist, I bring authenticity and humor into our time together. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and opening up to work on your goals. I will strive to name and provide the words that empower you to speak about your experiences and help reduce any shame, guilt, or stigma you may be carrying. Although those emotions are a heavy burden to carry alone, I look forward to sharing the weight and helping you feel more confident and in control moving forward. Therapy is about you, and you are the expert on yourself; I am a guide to help you explore in a validating and supportive space. I utilize person-centered therapy, which focuses on unconditional positive regard. As humans, we make mistakes, and I am here to help you recognize what other factors contributed to your behavior to enable the change you desire. When I am not providing therapy, you can catch me out hiking, going to cultural events, and learning to play the ukulele. I am originally from Alaska but fell in love with the Colorado sunshine and am content to see the mountains a little bit further away. I’m a happy plant mom of 20, and yes, they are all flourishing.

I'm a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC in Colorado, LPCA in South Carolina) with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported, just as you are. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to explore what’s next, we’ll work together in a way that centers your values, voice, and sense of agency. I draw from a variety of approaches based on what fits you best, and we’ll move at a pace that respects your needs, whether we’re focusing on the present, making space for the past, or imagining the future. I’m especially drawn to work that explores how early experiences shape who we are and how we relate to the world. Many of the people I work with are carrying the weight of developmental or complex trauma- wounds that can be hard to name but show up in powerful ways over time. Together, we’ll gently untangle those patterns and work toward greater clarity, connection, and healing. I have a special interest in supporting individuals navigating adoption-related experiences, identity questions, anxiety, and the layered grief that can accompany growth.

Hi and welcome to your journey toward a better, more authentic you. I am a clinical mental health counselor who strives to support you in achieving your goals. I hope to walk this journey with you, providing a safe space for you to be vulnerable and discover your inner strength and beauty. I am passionate about helping adolescents with eating disorders. With my background working with this population and understanding the personal effects this illness can have, I aim to empower you on your road to recovery and instill the belief that recovery is not only possible but also worth it! I received my bachelor’s in Psychology and Biohealth Sciences from Oregon State University in 2017 and my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022 from Adams State University. I completed my practicum in crisis services and my internship in an intensive outpatient program for children and adolescents. I have experience in community mental health, including crisis services, addiction, school-based counseling, and outpatient behavioral health services, as well as in an intensive outpatient program for adolescents with eating disorders. In these various roles, I have worked with clients experiencing the effects of ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and behavioral disorders. The therapeutic approaches I use include Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy. My hope is to provide my clients with skills, identify their strengths, and eliminate barriers to assist them in moving toward healing and gaining autonomy. I was born in Oregon and raised in Montana. I moved to Colorado with my husband in 2019, where we are now raising our children. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, watching professional sports, coaching soccer, reading, and playing with my children (both two-legged and four-legged).

Welcome—I'm Jorlyse. Whether you're feeling stuck or just curious about what therapy could offer, you're in the right place! With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, boundaries, burnout, identity questions, self-esteem challenges and more. I bring a warm, supportive presence to therapy and believe healing begins with feeling truly seen. With me, you’ll find a therapy style that is collaborative, flexible, and solution-focused. We’ll draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, tailoring each session to fit you as an individual. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you while maximizing your strengths and growth along the way. I often incorporate humor, creativity, and real-life tools to make therapy feel more conversational and less “clinical”. My goals are to help you feel understood and supported while challenging you in ways that lead to meaningful growth. By prioritizing and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you, you can always show up as your authentic self. Outside of the therapy space, I love listening to music, baking, spending time with loved ones, raising my Yorkie, and finding moments of calm at the pool or beach! If you're ready to explore the awesome possibilities therapy and self-care can provide to your life, then it would be my honor to support you!

Have you been searching for a therapist who will take the time to truly understand your heart? Are you ready to learn more about yourself and discover new ways to think through beliefs that no longer serve you? As a therapist who has been "on the other side of the couch," I know what it can be like to find someone you feel connected with, who is also willing to walk through your journey with you. As a mind-body-based therapist, I primarily use Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to help clients better connect with themselves, which is a significant component of recovering from trauma. I also work with clients through a "parts" work lens that stems from Internal Family Systems (IFS). Both of these approaches allow clients to identify and connect with parts of themselves that they may have shut down from awareness while in survival mode. Additionally, I utilize other modalities, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Strength-Based, and Motivational Interviewing. I am equipped to compassionately support those who have survived and persisted through trauma, both childhood and adult, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, depression, life coaching needs, relationship issues, substance abuse, medical conditions, and life transitions. If you are looking for a therapist who is willing to help you discover the depths of your heart and not turn back in fear, I invite you to reach out and see if we're a good fit.