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Helping high-AChieving ADults & Couples navigating Trauma, Relationship Crossroads, and the identity shifts success can't solve.

Path to growth therapy

Rediscover yourself. Redefine your life.

"I don't want to look back a year from now and still be in the same place ."... Whether you're feeling stuck in your relationship, overwhelmed by trauma or anxiety, you're looking for change-not just another week getting by.

Reconnect with who you are. Major life transitions can leave you feeling disconnected from who you are. Online therapy services in Colorado and Washington can help you reconnect with your values, rebuild self-trust, and create a life that reflects who you're becoming—not just who you used to be.

Build stronger, more connected relationships. Whether you're healing your relationship, deciding its future, or learning to show up differently, you'll develop practical skills to communicate more openly, navigate conflict with greater confidence, and create deeper emotional connection.

"Life as I knew it has turned upside down and feels like everything is unraveling."... Whether it's divorce, infidelity, caregiving, retirement, becoming an empty nester, grief, trauma, or another major life change, transition can shake your sense of identity, Together we'll help you find your footing.

Behind the Hustle, You're Navigating a lot.

Sound familiar?

"Everyone thinks I'm fine, but I'm barely holding it together"... Instead of running on anxiety, guilt and the endless to-do lists, you want to feel present, peaceful, and enough-without having to earn it. You're ready to stop surviving on overachieverment.

"I don't know whether to fight for my relationship or let it go."....You're exhausted by the uncertainty, the arguments, or the distance between you. You want clarity to make the decision that's right for you.

"I feel stuck carrying grief that no one seems to understand." Whether the loss was recent or years ago, you've been left with entrenching grief and a tangled mess of emotions you can't seem to sort through. You want to find peace without forgetting what you lost.

"I've spent so much time surviving that I forgot who i am."...Trauma, burnout, loss, years of putting everyone else first has left you feeling disconnected from who you are. You're ready to reconnect with yourself and what it feels like to actually live.

I Can Help You...

Find clarity and confidence for life's biggest decisions. Whether you're navigating trauma, a relationship crossroads, or a major life transition, you'll gain the insight and self-trust needed to move forward with greater confidence instead of remaining stuck in uncertainty.

Understand the patterns that keep you stuck. Gain insight into how trauma, attachment experiences, grief, or relationship dynamics and begin responding in new ways that align with the life you want.

Move from surviving to feeling grounded. Stop waking up already bracing for the day, waiting for the next crisis.

Carry your grief differently. Grief may always be part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your future. Together, we'll create space to honor your loss while helping you reconnect with meaning, hope, and life beyond it.

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Find The Right Path to Growth.

Young Professional Women

From the outside, you've got it together. You're organized, responsible, driven, and everyone counts on you, but inside you're anxious, overthinking everything, feel like an imposter and questioning yourself and exhausted from trying to do it all perfectly. You're ready to stop living for everyone else's expectations, trust yourself, and create a life that feels as fulfilling on the inside as it looks on the outside.

Find Yourself Here

High-Achieving Women in Midlife

You never expected old wounds to keep showing up years later, as irritability, snapping at the people you love, burnout, anxiety, or feeling like you're carrying a weight you can't explain. Whether life has shifted through trauma, caregiving, or menopause, you don't want to keep reacting from exhaustion. You want to feel emotionally steady, intentional in how you respond, and finally enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

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Men Who Want Better Relationships

You work hard, take care of the people you love, and do your best to keep everything moving forward. Yet underneath it all, you may feel disconnected from your partner, frustrated by recurring conflict, struggling with addiction or old wounds, questioning your identity, or wondering why the same relationship patterns keep repeating. Your're ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, heal from the past, and become a more present, connected partner.

Find Yourself Here

Path to Growth Therapy is a place to reconnect with yourself—not by returning to who you were before life changed you, but by discovering who you want to become. Therapy should fit your life—not the other way around. Together, we'll move beyond simply understanding your story to creating meaningful, lasting change that carries into every part of your life.

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Struggling with disenfranchised grief, a single event trauma, life transition or disconnection in your relationship? You don't have to carry it alone. Book a consultation today to begin untangling what is getting in the way and start building a healthier relationship with yourself and those you love.
I offer individual therapy, couples intensives and extended sessions designed to help you heal, reconnect, and grow.
Serving Clients across Colorado (Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Highlands Ranch and beyond) and Washington. Inquire about Coaching and Colorado-based destination intensives available for clients outside these states.

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"Sheila has been the most amazing professional online therapist that I have worked with. She has a lot of different skills to apply when needed in sessions, and her ability to know when to use which skill has kept sessions productive and healing. She has helped me through huge life transitions, including a very traumatic car accident." -Client

"I've had a lot of therapists over the years, but my experience with Sheila has been unique. I've finally been given practical skills to address my anxiety. Now, I feel more in control of my symptoms.. It's refreshing to work with a therapist who focuses on providing actionable tools. Highly recommend!" -S.

“I cannot express how transformative my experience has been working with Sheila. The combination of trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness practices, and depth of sessions provided me with the tools I needed to heal and grow, creating a fundamental shift I have been longing to have. EMDR has changed my life! Thank you!” -R.

It was a truly transformative experience. The focused, immersive nature of the intensive created a safe and supportive environment for profound healing and growth. I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity and am looking forward to more deepening sessions in the future. It was totally worth it! -E.

An outstanding listener. Listening between the lines while I wailed and cried and blamed. Ms. Sheila latched on to a critical problem/issue and brought it down to a manageable goal. She taught me concrete skills I put into practice to manage my thoughts, change my behavior and lifestyle. I will always be incredibly grateful we crossed paths in this life. -P.

Licensed Professional Counselor #11614 / Licensed Addictions Counselor # 1162

HI! I'M SHEILA

I've always been drawn to the moments when life doesn't go according to plan—when a relationship reaches a crossroads, grief changes everything, trauma continues to echo long after it's over, or the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like enough. Those are often the moments that leave us questioning who we are, what comes next, and how to move forward.

As a high-achiever myself, I know what it’s like to carry the weight of success while quietly navigating stress, grief, or relationship challenges behind the scenes. My journey as a therapist began early, fueled by a deep calling to support others in not just surviving, but thriving. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients pull the mud away to reveal what's already underneath, transforming pain into purpose, navigating turning points with compassion and curiosity.

I keep therapy real—practical, straightforward, and willing to say the hard things with compassion and respect to spark meaningful change. As an online therapist in Colorado, I’m not afraid to get into the messy, uncomfortable shit—trauma, sex, money, power, you name it. We go deep, but there’s also room for laughter, relief, and maybe a few cuss words along the way. Together, we work to heal the wounds beneath the surface so you can create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.

My Story

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.

-Maya Angelou

Recover from Trauma that drives your relationships (childhood, betrayal, attachment, sexual, healthcare)
Calm anxiety and lean confidently into your new leadership role
Develop a new relationship with a chronic illness or injury that impacts identity
Build a new relationship with grief of the loss of someone, something, or the life you imagined
Finding new ways to trust after Infidelity or betrayal
Learning new ways to cope after living a life of addiction
Feel more like yourself through exploring your sexual identity
Cope better through parenthood and caregiving
Rediscover yourself and your partner in Retirement/Empty Nest
Exploring Relationship Structures so your relationship works for you (i.e., Nonmonogamy)
Feel your family is whole after Adoption and blending families
Discovering who I am apart from long-held beliefs, expectations, and roles
Stop abandoning yourself in the process of caring for others without impacting your drive.
Trust yourself instead of constantly second-guessing your decision.

At Path to Growth Therapy, you don’t have to wear every hat or carry the weight of every role you juggle. Here, you can set those responsibilities aside and focus on yourself. Through online EMDR and intensive therapy in Colorado, we’ll create space for you to reconnect with your core values and build a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are. The goal isn’t just to keep performing well—it’s to feel genuinely fulfilled in your relationships, work, and sense of self. If you’re looking for a quick fix or someone to simply validate every decision, we may not be the right fit. But if you’re ready for meaningful, lasting change, let’s talk.

This is your chance to move beyond just managing and into truly thriving.

Life Has Changed you...

You've spent years being capable, dependable, and resilient. You've handled hard things before—but this chapter feels different.
We help people when the version of themselves that used to work no longer does, and during times when the life you've built no longer aligns with who you are.

Life doesn't always fall apart before we realize something needs to change. Sometimes, from the outside, everything looks fine-a successful career, a family, a relationship, a life you've worked hard to build. Yet, beneath the surface, you may feel stuck or questioning your relationship, carrying grief that won't let go, living with the effects of trauma, weighted down by stress, or unfulfilled despite your achievements. You're someone who has built a life through determination, resilience, and hard work. You've mastered coping skills, you've pushed through challenges before, and you pride yourself on your independence--but this time, it feels different, and what you've always done isn't working.

Life doesn’t always change all at once. Sometimes, it shifts one decision, one loss, or one realization at a time. If you're facing a major life transition, online therapy services in Colorado can help you navigate uncertainty, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll work beyond symptom management to address underlying challenges, heal past wounds, and create meaningful change so you can move forward with confidence and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Individual Therapy

If you are experiencing a season of transition, anxiety, grief, symptoms of trauma that hinder you from moving forward, or simply want to understand your attachment patterns and improve how you show up in relationships counseling services- I provide personalized therapy tailored to your needs.