Top-Rated Therapy for Women | Woodland Park
In-person, Online, & Outdoor Therapy. Let's explore, heal, and grow together.
About us
Exploration Counseling is a private practice based in Woodland Park Colorado, and we are committed to helping you be the person, partner, and parent you want to be.
Each of our licensed counselors understands that there is no one-size-fits-all to therapy, so we work hard to make counseling personal, accessible, and affordable. Our highly-trained therapists offer evidence-based treatment in a supportive space to all Colorado residents in Woodland Park Colorado or virtually.
Women’s issues we can help with
Certain things come up in life that are more specific to women. Difficult life challenges around motherhood, body image, mother/daughter relationship difficulties, or societal pressures can all throw a woman off course.
If you are a parent in Woodland Park CO you may also experience conflicting feelings or beliefs around educational options for your children.
Individual counseling for women can help you develop coping skills and overcome obstacles by creating meaningful change and learning to respond to life's challenges in ways that aligns with your personal and family values.
Here are just a few "women-specific" areas where therapy may be helpful.
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Counseling related to puberty, pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, and menopause.
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Exploration of low self-esteem, body image, gender roles, and empowerment in personal and professional contexts.
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Addressing challenges within intimate partnerships, motherhood, family dynamics, and friendships.
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Working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse, with a focus on healing and recovery.
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Guidance around issues related to balancing work, caregiving, and personal goals, which may be exacerbated by societal pressures and gender expectations.
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Focusing on disorders that disproportionately affect women, such as depression, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders, or how mental health issues manifest uniquely in women.
Why choose Exploration Counseling and Consulting for anxiety counseling?
Anxiety is the most common mental health concern that impacts women. The good news is that it is also the most treatable. Yes, you read that correctly. With the right treatment, your anxiety can improve.
At Exploration Counseling, all of our therapists are trained and experienced in working with anxiety-specific conditions. Whether it is chronic overwhelm, social anxiety, phobias, or OCD, we will actively listen to your experiences and work with you to create a treatment plan to help you develop healthier patterns so that you can face difficult life challenges in a way that you feel proud of.
3 top-rated therapists for women in Woodland Park
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Shaye is the owner of Exploration Counseling and she is a licensed counselor in Colorado and Missouri. Shaye and her husband live and raise their three children in this beautiful mountain town of Woodland Park!
She is a clinical supervisor, and a certified perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C). She has been providing individual therapy and family therapy for over 10 years, helping clients navigate life's struggles and live more fully. Shaye believes that healthy relationships are the foundation of a beautiful life and she is committed to helping you become the person, partner, and parent you want to be.
Shaye offers in-person and outdoor counseling for women Woodland Park, CO. She also provides online therapy to clients throughout Colorado.
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Melanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. She takes a direct and solution-focused approach to helping you move in the direction you want to go. Melanie has a knack for supporting women through difficult life changes and transitions in a way that is both effective and empowering.
Melanie provides online therapy sessions to young adults and women in Colorado.
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Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate in Colorado and California. Paige is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor (PMH-C). She loves working with women at various stages of life as they discover their new world and work to balance the demands of everyday life.
Paige provides online therapy sessions in Woodland Park, Colorado.
FAQs about counseling for women
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When a licensed therapist specializes in women's issues, it means they have expertise in understanding and addressing the unique psychological, social, and emotional challenges that women may face throughout their lives.
All of our clinical therapists are women- each at various stages of life and with our own unique experiences. We strive to create a safe space for our clients to build a trusting relationship that can lead to meaningful change.
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Women seek therapy for a variety of reasons. But, there are some issues and experiences that are more commonly connected with women due to biological, social, and cultural factors.
Some of the most common reasons we see women seeking therapy are life transitions (motherhood, retirement, etc), relationship concerns, mental health concerns connected to societal pressures and expectations, self-identity and body image concerns, perfectionism, and past trauma.
One thing is consistent about all of the women we see- they each want to heal and grow to improve their relationships with themselves and with those that they love.
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It is not necessarily better for a female to have a female therapist. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and whether the client feels understood, comfortable, and supported. The right therapist has less to do with gender and more to do with their expertise in a specific area as well as their ability to provide an environment for you to feel comfortable being open, honest, and real.
Some women prefer to have a female therapist, feeling they may be able to relate better to some of the challenging life circumstances women uniquely face. Our clinical therapists in Woodland Park are experienced in talk therapy with women experiencing a variety of life's challenges.
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Yes! Shaye Meissen (licensed professional counselor) offers outdoor, individual therapy sessions in Woodland Park Colorado. Each therapy session starts at the office and then moves to Memorial Park.
Outdoor therapy is a unique approach, where the very nature of being outdoors, gently moving, and conversing with someone next to you (vs across from you) has it's own mental health and healing benefits.
Outdoor therapy sessions are optional, and the benefits and risks of this approach will be discussed with your therapist before your first appointment. We will work together to make sure that the treatment plan is right for you.
Become the woman you want to be with the help of our Woodland Park therapists.
If you are looking to create healthier patterns, develop more solid relationships, and create meaningful change, we believe you have come to the right place.
We are accepting new clients in Woodland Park Colorado and virtually in Colorado Springs and throughout the state.