Forge Counseling Collective ((She/Her/He/Him/They/Them)-All providers in the practice)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, RPT, RPT-S, LPCC, LMFTC, Counseling Interns, Marriage and Family Therapy Interns
At Forge Counseling Collective, we value community, fostering relationships and providing ethical care to clients with a variety of needs. We work as an interdisciplinary team, with a focus on training and development of students and believe all mental health professionals should be life long learners. Courage, Risk, Growth.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English-all providers, Spanish-some providers
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) A trauma-focused therapy that uses eye movements and imagery to help the brain reframe distressing memories. It often leads to quicker relief from symptoms compared to traditional talk therapy.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: With a large team of providers who have come together from different universities, disciplines, states, lived experiences and professional histories, we try our best to match clients with providers who offer modalities and have characteristics best suited for a client's needs.
Education & Credentials
Forge Counseling Collective LPC, LMFT, LCSW, RPT, RPT-S, LPCC, LMFTC, Counseling Interns, Marriage and Family Therapy Interns
- Female, Gender Fluid, Male
- License # LPC.0020703
- Licensed in Colorado
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: Our providers come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Our students are currently in the process of completing Master's level education under dual supervision from Forge and their universities. Most clinicians are MA educated with a few who have completed/are in progress of Doctoral education
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $50-$150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We have created an application process that clinicians can fill out on behalf of clients for sliding scale fee eligibility and assessment. We factor in: gross yearly income, insurance coverage, barriers to insurance and services, history of work with clinicians at Forge and assessment of care needs for clients.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, BCBS (PPO Plans only), Colorado Medicaid-All RAEs, OON benefits if working with provider who is fully licensed
Forge Counseling Collective Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Colorado Springs, CO 80903 and Commerce City, CO 80022
- Available Online for residents of Colorado
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice Video Office, Google Meet Video Office
Forge Counseling Collective offers outpatient counseling services to children, teens, adults, partnerships and families. We provide trauma informed services and ensure that all students are supervised by competent and ethical providers who are independently licensed in the state of Colorado. We offer in person services at 3 locations (Commerce City, Colorado Springs Downtown, Colorado Springs North-6290 Lehman Drive Suite 200 Colorado Springs CO 80918) and virtual services to anyone physically residing in the state. At our Commerce City location, we currently offer an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program.