When my physician prescribed anti-depressants and immediate counseling, I was overwhelmed. As I worked my way through an extensive list of therapists I became more and more discouraged. I needed happy pills to keep me from throwing myself under a bus, and I was supposed to SHOP AROUND until I found a therapist of the right make, model, and with the right accessory package?!! I didn't even know what questions to ask when interviewing a therapist. I felt like Goldilocks with the porridge ... this counselor is too cold, this one is too mushy, will I ever find the one who is just right?
Then I found Stacey's contact information through my insurance agency. After just a few minutes talking with Stacey over the phone, I was so encouraged! I realized I had re-discovered hope. Depression had taken me to the very edge, so for me, making the right choice had become a life or death decision. I didn't want to place my trust in anyone but the most experienced and competent professional.
I was immediately impressed with Stacey's professional credentials, but I needed more from a therapist than just an impressive resume. I was so afraid to risk investing time building a relationship with a counselor only to find out I had placed my trust in the wrong person. I was looking for a great deal from a therapist… intelligence, kindness, understanding, but I knew I needed someone who was both firm and supportive as well. I've never feel like Stacey's approach to me is cold, clinical or superficial. I find her to be a competent, well-trained and qualified professional, who is also remarkably compassionate and creative - with an extensive arsenal of techniques and approaches we can draw on to discover and combat my own very unique personal demons.
I needed to talk to someone who doesn't think my faith is a weakness and I didn't want to work with someone who would try to experiment on me with some annoying "find-your-inner-goddess through aromatherapy" nonsense. I needed results! (Although if your mental health depends upon finding your own inner goddess, I'm sure Stacey can find a way to introduce the two of you). I came to Stacey in crisis, and she has held my hand and walked me back from the edge. Now she is helping me heal, recover, and move forward toward a place of emotional, psychological, and spiritual renewal, strength and health. I recommend her to you without hesitation.
Vanessa
Longmont, Colorado
I had been having marital issues for a number of years and had just been holding everything inside. I started talking about the issues with some friends and they encouraged me to seek counseling. As a Christian I fought this because I felt that a good Christian should not have problems and I would be looked down on if I sought counseling. I finally had enough and went in spite of my fears. I had asked my wife a number of years ago about going to counseling but she did not believe there were any issues so I decided to go by myself. I was a mess and my emotions were all over the place. I was depressed, hurt, angry, and somewhat suicidal. I was in a downward spiral and felt like there was no hope.
Stacey made me feel comfortable right from the start. Obviously we discussed the marital issues, but without my wife in the conversation, it soon became pointless to discuss it. It also became apparent that there was no chance that my wife was going to change without divine intervention so Stacey directed our attention to me and things she had noticed about me as we had talked. She noted that I was listening to a lot of lies. Satan had filled my head with lots of them and that was not helping my situation.
While I am not where I want to be, I believe I have come a long way and that is because Stacey has seen me through some tough times and helped me see that there is hope in spite of my circumstances. I am searching for God’s will and direction in all this. He seems to be leading me down a path and I don’t always like where it seems to be taking me and it is often quite hard to deal with. Due largely to Stacey’s help and prodding I am able to focus more and more on God and His truth instead of the lies that Satan and the world deal out.
Stacey has helped me tremendously. She is a sweet and caring person and a wonderful counselor. I would recommend her to anyone.
Mike, age 58
Longmont, Colorado