Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Colorado Springs, CO (Southeast)

"You are not alone. You are seen. I am with you. You are not alone."

Cynthia Cruz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado with 5 years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy. She is passionate about helping children and adolescents experiencing behavioral issues due to situations such as trauma, divorce, and peer relationships. Cynthia also works with adults on a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, life events, relationship concerns, and more!

Cynthia received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. She works from a solution-focused and experiential approach, using modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and play/sand therapy (for children and adults!).

Cynthia understands it can be difficult to take that first step towards therapy and congratulates you for being here! You are ready to make a difference in your life and have the courage to do so. Cynthia hopes you will allow her to join you and guide you on your journey of change!

"As an empowered female, I embrace a strength-based, client-centered approach to build self-efficacy in my clients in order to assist them in achieving optimal outcomes from the therapy."

Denice Maiden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Addiction Specialist with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, providing assessment, crisis stabilization, and therapeutic care to individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, and life stressors; and to couples who are experiencing communication and other relationship challenges. Denice is compassionate, dedicated, and results-driven. She is passionate about enriching clients’ lives and invested in their journey toward living successful and mentally healthy lives.  

Denice completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University-Denver. She embraces a collaborative, individualized, strength-based approach to treatment which is centered in present-moment awareness, utilizing evidence-based interventions for mindfulness, exploring core beliefs and thought distortions, and reframing narratives, in order to promote client self-efficacy and foster mental wellness. 

Denice endeavors to put you at ease, instill hope, and help to normalize your present life challenges in a space that is inviting, validating, accepting, and unconditional, so that she may assist you in building a path toward a happier and brighter tomorrow. 

"I realize that life is unpredictable and that no one can plan or prepare for everything that it holds."

Sydney Gomez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life stress or adjustment-related concerns. Sydney has experience with clients across the lifespan but especially enjoys working with older adolescents, adults, and couples.

Originally from Michigan, Sydney loves to spend time with her family and enjoy the outdoors. She chooses to fill her time with things that in turn fill her up so that she can bring her all to a client’s session. Sydney employs a variety of strategies in her work including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She knows that everyone has different goals and begins at unique places, so she believes in meeting every client wherever they are, helping them work towards a happier and healthier life.

Sydney believes empowering you to use your own strengths and skills to heal and pursue your goals leads to a stronger sense of self and greater success in the future. It may seem hard, but Sydney has seen time after time the strength, skill, and perseverance in all her clients. Her job is simply to recognize the unique traits her clients hold and help them utilize those to improve their daily life.

""I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." -Mewtwo"

Kristen Bowman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience providing mental health therapy to children, adults, and adolescents. Kristen is passionate about being a resource to clients in need of psychological and emotional support in all stages of treatment. She specializes in working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.

Kristen completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She has worked with clients in multiple levels of care, including residential treatment and inpatient settings, and this has enabled her to provide individualized therapy to address a variety of stressors. Kristen enjoys using multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, person-centered, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

Kristen believes in giving you the space to work out solutions for yourself and meeting you where you are. If you are ready to begin, schedule an appointment with her today!