Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy in Colorado

Dive deeper into your emotions through hands-on experiences in therapy at Overcomers. Go beyond talk and create lasting change.

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Experiential Therapy at Overcomers

Instead of just talking about your feelings, experiential therapy involves doing things – role-playing, activities, etc. – to help you connect with and process emotions more directly. It’s like learning by doing and having a more impactful experience in therapy.

Finding an Experiential Therapist in Colorado

We believe doing can teach you something insight alone can't.

Experiential therapy goes beyond talking about your feelings — using role-play, guided activities, and hands-on exercises to help you connect with and process emotions more directly. At Overcomers Counseling in Colorado, our experiential-informed providers create structured exercises tailored to what you're working through.

Our team of dedicated experiential-trained counselors designs each exercise around your specific goals.

Experiential Therapy Services

Sometimes you have to feel it to understand it.

We offer experiential therapy at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Fort Collins offices, often paired with Gestalt therapy for present-moment focused work.

Experiential Therapy for Emotional Breakthroughs

If you've talked through a problem many times without real change, experiential exercises can create the kind of direct, felt breakthrough that insight alone hasn't reached.

Benefits of Experiential Therapy

Learning by Doing — Active exercises often create faster, deeper insight than conversation alone.

More Impactful Processing — Direct experience tends to stick with you more than discussion.

Licensed Professional Counselors — Our providers bring genuine training in experiential technique.

If talk therapy alone hasn't been enough, connect with Overcomers Counseling to find an experiential therapist in Colorado.

FAQs

FAQs about Experiential Therapy

What is Experiential Therapy?

Experiential therapy uses role-play, guided activities, and hands-on exercises to help you connect with and process emotions more directly than conversation alone.

How is Experiential Therapy different from talk therapy?

Experiential therapy involves doing rather than just discussing, often creating breakthroughs that talk therapy alone hasn't reached.

Is Experiential Therapy covered by insurance?

Yes, Overcomers accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans for Experiential Therapy.

Is Experiential Therapy available in Colorado?

Yes, Experiential Therapy is offered at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Fort Collins offices.

Who benefits from Experiential Therapy?

Clients who've talked through a problem many times without real change often benefit from this more active, hands-on approach.

Treatment Approaches

Treatment Approaches for Your Mental Health

At Overcomers Counseling, treatment is as unique as you are. From dialectical behavior therapy to art therapy, they mix classic and creative methods to help you thrive.

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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.
Sep 12, 2026
Shannon Matlock, LPC, NCC
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Shannon is wonderful. She's kind and she guides you to the answer through feedback and questions. She listens to my perception of my experience but also offers input that allows you to see the possibility of a different perspective.
Sep 11, 2026
Barbra Styles, LPC
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Barb is incredibly kind and patient. She kept the sessions productive and honest. She made me feel heard and helped with problem-solving. Having her as my therapist for the past several years was vital for my personal growth. I highly recommend her services and would happily return as a client if my schedule ever opens back up.
Sep 10, 2026
 Hilary Helkenn PMHNP-BC
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Hilary was lovely. She was kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and very validating. She had extensive knowledge of my conditions that most providers dismiss and it was very comforting and encouraging to hear she knew of those conditions and was well informed of them. Best psychiatrist I've had yet. 10/10
Sep 10, 2026
Kristen Wittman, LPC
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Kristen has been great and just what I need @ the moment. Look forward to more work together. Thanks for everything!!!
Sep 9, 2026
 Savannah Vigil LSW
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I was very comfortable speaking with Savannah. She is very professional, compassionate and gave insight to things that are affecting my situation that I could not define. I look forward to learning more from her and how to overcome the obstacles I face. I am greatful to be working with her. 🙂
Sep 6, 2026
Dr. Bonna Machlan, PhD, LPC, CAS
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I've decided to start seeing her twice a week because it is very helpful for me as she is a breath of fresh air