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I believe healing happens in relationships, and I am committed to creating an LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you feel seen, safe, ...
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I believe healing happens in relationships, and I am committed to creating an LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you feel seen, safe, and empowered to navigate identity, life transitions, and emotional pain with hope and support.
I am Dr. Benjamin T. Finlayson, PhD, LMFT-S, a relational and couples therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, identity exploration, and life transitions. My clients often seek deeper connection, stronger communication, and practical tools to build healthier, more satisfying relationships while feeling truly understood and supported in therapy.
I use evidence-based methods including EFT, SFBT, and relational approaches to support clients through relationship growth, conflict resolution, identity exploration, career and family transitions, and personal enrichment. Clients can expect practical tools, compassionate guidance, and strategies to foster meaningful, lasting change.
Seeking support can feel challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and valued. When you're ready, I welcome the opportunity to support you in deepening connection, enhancing communication, and cultivating fulfilling relationships.
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As someone who has received therapy, I have a deep appreciation for the meaningfulness of the therapeutic process and how impactfu...
As someone who has received therapy, I have a deep appreciation for the meaningfulness of the therapeutic process and how impactful and transformative it can be.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, family dysfunction, and life stressors. My approach is strength-based, holistic, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients build resilience and move toward meaningful change.
I earned my master's degree in social work from Columbia University. I have advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and child-parent psychotherapy, and I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating complex challenges.
I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable exploring your experiences at your own pace. Together, we will honor where you are in your journey and work toward goals that feel meaningful and achievable for you.
"We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship." – Dr. Harville Hendrix...
"We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship." – Dr. Harville Hendrix
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 3 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, couples, and families. My background also includes over 15 years in the healthcare field, which has strengthened my ability to help people improve their relationships with themselves, their partners, and their families. My work focuses on helping clients recognize and transform recurring patterns, reduce blame and shame, and create healthier ways of relating that foster understanding, compassion, and connection.
I earned my master’s in marriage and family therapy from Regis University. I use a humanistic, systemic, and experiential approach, integrating emotionally focused therapy, internal family systems, the Gottman method, and relational life therapy to help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns in their lives.
If you struggle with conflict, disconnection, or communication challenges, you’re not alone. It takes courage to ask for support, and taking that step is the first part of healing. I would be honored to walk beside you as you navigate your journey toward growth, self-awareness, and more fulfilling relationships. Let’s work together toward meaningful change.
As a clinician who blends warmth, structure, and humor, I help clients understand their patterns, build emotional insight, and dev...
As a clinician who blends warmth, structure, and humor, I help clients understand their patterns, build emotional insight, and develop the tools to create lasting change.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and personality-related challenges. My goal is to help clients recognize patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools for growth. I bring humor, honesty, and compassion into each session, meeting clients where they are while helping them move toward where they want to be.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi College. My approach blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and reality therapy with a relational, down-to-earth style. I believe healing happens through connection, accountability, and genuine collaboration.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel uncertain, but you don’t have to do it alone. I strive to create a supportive and empowering space where clients can feel understood, build confidence, and grow at their own pace. Healing begins with the courage to reach out.
As someone who has struggled silently, I know the pain of being strong. I provide a culturally sensitive and compassionate environ...
As someone who has struggled silently, I know the pain of being strong. I provide a culturally sensitive and compassionate environment where you are seen, heard and supported.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) with 9 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate relational challenges, emotional stressors, and major life transitions. I have worked across diverse settings providing in-home services, crisis intervention, parenting and co-parenting support, and family-focused care. I’m committed to helping clients strengthen communication, build emotional resilience, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections.
I earned my master’s in marriage and family therapy from Brandman University. I take a personalized, evidence-based approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy. I specialize in anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship issues, and communication challenges.
Everyone struggles at times, but you don’t have to face those moments alone. I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and build meaningful coping skills. I’m here to support your healing and help you move toward the balanced, connected life you deserve. I look forward to working with you.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping teens in counseling is being very person-centered, making sure that I get to know the teen's worldview and get to know them as a person. I enjoy a person-centered approach because it allows my client to practice their independence in a safe environment and fosters a strong therapeutic rapport.
In teen counseling, I teach the following tools:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in teen therapy when they are feeling secure, empowered, and safe enough to advocate for their needs and start to make decisions that align with their genuine selves. I love it when clients are able to celebrate their hard work and say, “Guess what? I set a boundary!” or “I was able to catch my inner critic and show myself compassion instead!”
Clients can supplement their time in online therapy with journaling, mindful walks or other enjoyable forms of exercise, deep breathing practices at home, comforting hobbies, healthy social media use, and social support.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can reflect on what goals they want to work on in therapy, what obstacles have gotten in their way, and what they might need from a therapist. It is important that they find a therapist they connect with and feel empowered and comfortable enough to be vulnerable with.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Colorado Springs have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
The Thriveworks Colorado Springs professionals have years of experience and expertise with teens – let us help. If you’re ready to work with a provider at Thriveworks Colorado Springs, simply give us a call at (719) 259-4585 today.
Teens and families find many benefits when meeting with one of our skilled mental health professionals. No matter the reason you are pursuing counseling, whether it’s an academic, personal, or social concern, we are equipped to help.
Our professionals have experience working with many issues facing adolescents today:
Growth in compassion and empathy will help them in their social world. Growth in self-esteem will help them cope with mistakes and try new things. Growth in perseverance will help them to hang in there and not give up quickly when things become difficult.
All of these areas of development help a teen to become resilient, which will help them to have the confidence to overcome whatever life throws at them.
Adolescents vary in their willingness to participate in therapy. This is where the counselors at Colorado Springs Thriveworks really shine.
Even with the most reluctant adolescents, we work to understand and connect with them. Once the relationship is established, we use a variety of techniques to understand your teen’s thoughts, emotions, and actions, set goals, and work together to get your teen growing and thriving in life.
You’ll be surprised that even very reserved and quiet teens will open up and work collaboratively with our professional counselors.
Teen Therapy Strategies May Include:
The professional counselors for adolescent therapy at Thriveworks Colorado Springs individualize each therapy plan. Just as each adolescent and family is unique, so are the techniques and strategies used. We will work with you to identify goals and discuss progress as we close into the identified goal. In addition, we want your teen to leave each session with a spring in their step and a renewed sense of confidence.
At Thriveworks Colorado Springs, we are continually running small groups. We find the therapeutic setting and the sense of belonging create an ideal environment to grow and develop in any area. Look under the “groups” tab at the top of the home page for more details. Contact 719-266-3919 to schedule.
Details: Each small group will have 2 providers, and 6 people in them. They will run for 8 weeks, with 1 session each week. The cost is $400 for the entire length of the group.
Scheduling – easy peasy! When you call our number, you’ll talk with a Thriveworks specialist who will walk you through scheduling your first appointment. At Thriveworks, we will partner with you to build a network of support around your teen.
Call us today at 719-266-3919.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Colorado Springs is located at the corner of Chancellor and Channel Drive. Our building is across from Sassy Tan, next to Pikes Peak Dental, and slightly north of Fairfax Ridge Park. We share a building with Brothers Dental, and have parking available directly outside our main entrance.
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