Find the Right Path to your growth

I create a compassionate, client-centered space where you can dig into your thoughts and feelings without judgment—but don’t expect all fluff. I’m real, I cuss sometimes, and I won’t hesitate to call out the patterns or BS that are keeping you stuck. My focus is on trauma recovery, relationship counseling, grief, life transitions, and personal growth, using innovative, skills-based strategies that help you cut through the noise, build resilience, and create lasting shifts. I’ll challenge you when you need it and support you every step of the way, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start moving toward the life you actually want. My commitment is to bring both expertise and authenticity to the process, giving you the tools and clarity to thrive.

An experienced mental health & addictions licensed counselor, and proud owner of Path to Growth Therapy in Colorado.

HI, I'M SHEILA

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How do I know which therapy service is right for me?

2. What's the difference between weekly therapy, extended sessions, and therapy intensives?

3. What if I'm not sure what I need?

4. Is therapy only for trauma or mental illness?

5.Do you combine different therapy approaches?

6. What makes your therapy approach different?

7. How long will I need therapy?

8. Do I have to know what I want to work on?

9. Can I switch between services?

10. Why choose private pay therapy?

You don't have to decide on your own. During your consultation, we'll talk about your goals, what's bringing you to therapy, your schedule, and the type of support you're looking for. Together, we'll determine whether weekly therapy, extended sessions, a therapy intensive, EMDR, couples therapy, or another approach is the best fit. Because I offer multiple ways to work together, therapy is personalized to your needs rather than fitting you into one model of care.

Weekly therapy provides steady support and long-term growth over time. Extended sessions offer additional time for deeper processing, EMDR, ART, or working through multiple concerns without feeling rushed. Therapy intensives provide focused, uninterrupted time to make meaningful progress toward a specific goal, often accomplishing in hours what may otherwise take months of shorter sessions.

That's completely okay—and actually very common. Many clients come to me knowing something needs to change but feeling unsure which approach will help them get there. Part of my role is helping you understand your options and recommending the approach that best fits your goals, personality, and life.

Not at all. Many of my clients are successful, thoughtful, high-functioning adults who aren't in crisis—they simply know they want more from life. Therapy can help improve relationships, reduce stress, process grief, navigate career or life transitions, build confidence, strengthen communication, and create lasting personal growth..

Yes. Rather than relying on a single therapy model, I integrate evidence-based approaches—including EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, parts work, somatic strategies, attachment-focused interventions, and practical skills—to create a personalized experience based on your goals. Therapy should fit your life—not the other way around.

My clients are often people who have already read the books, listened to the podcasts, and tried to figure things out on their own. They aren't looking for someone to simply listen—they're looking for meaningful change. My approach combines compassionate support with practical strategies, evidence-based therapies, and years of clinical experience so you leave sessions with new perspectives, actionable tools, and greater confidence in yourself.

Therapy looks different for everyone. Some clients come for a focused period to work through a specific concern, while others return at different seasons of life as new challenges or opportunities for growth emerge. My goal isn't to keep you in therapy forever—it's to help you build the insight, skills, and confidence to navigate life more effectively, knowing support is here whenever you need it.

No. Many clients begin therapy with a general sense that something feels off but struggle to put it into words. Therapy provides space to better understand yourself, clarify your goals, and discover what's truly keeping you stuck before deciding where to focus.

Yes. One of the benefits of working together is flexibility. Some clients begin with weekly therapy and later transition to extended sessions, EMDR, or a therapy intensive depending on their goals and where they are in life. As your needs evolve, our work can evolve with you.

Choosing private-pay therapy allows for greater flexibility, personalization, and privacy. Rather than being limited by insurance requirements or treatment restrictions, we can focus on the goals that matter most to you, adjust session length or format when appropriate, and tailor our work to your unique needs. My focus is on providing thoughtful, individualized care designed to create meaningful, lasting change—not simply meeting insurance guidelines.