Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Stress Management & Family Counseling in Fort Collins
Since 1977, Stress Management FCC has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise. Our team of licensed psychologists brings over 25 years of combined experience to personalized care, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practices. We specialize in stress management, emotional well-being, and relationship dynamics, offering tailored solutions for clients of all ages.Our commitment to accessibility includes accepting most health insurance plans and major credit cards, alongside a complimentary 15-minute consultation to ensure a strong therapist-client match. With a focus on practical tools and empathetic support, we empower clients to achieve lasting improvements in their personal, professional, and family lives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child and Teen Therapy
Psychological Evaluations
Family Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Licensed psychologists with 25+ years average experience
- Personalized, research-based therapeutic approaches
- Complimentary 15-minute consultation for client-therapist matching
- Accepts major insurance and credit cards
- Emphasis on cultural sensitivity and individualized care
What people say
Exceptional office staff
Improved relationships
Helpful tools daily
Greater self-esteem
Peaceful life changes
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions create collaborative partnerships between clients and psychologists to address emotional challenges and life stressors. Through evidence-based techniques tailored to each person's unique needs, we help clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. With therapists averaging over 20 years of experience, we focus on practical solutions that improve daily functioning while maintaining compassionate, non-judgmental support throughout the therapeutic process.
Couples Counseling
Specialized couples counseling helps partners rebuild trust and improve communication through structured, solution-focused sessions. Our psychologists employ proven methodologies to address recurring conflicts, emotional disconnection, and intimacy challenges. By fostering teamwork and mutual understanding, we guide couples toward sustainable relationship improvements while respecting each partner's perspective and individual growth needs within the therapeutic framework.
Child Therapy
Comprehensive child and adolescent therapy services address behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges through age-appropriate interventions. Our specialists utilize play therapy, parent consultations, and family sessions to support children struggling with anxiety, behavioral issues, or academic difficulties. With expertise from leading pediatric programs, we create safe environments for young clients to develop emotional regulation skills while providing families with practical home support strategies.
Psychological Evaluations
Our comprehensive psychological evaluations combine cognitive testing with clinical interviews to identify learning disabilities, attention disorders, and emotional concerns. Using standardized assessment tools tailored to each client's needs, we provide detailed diagnostic reports with actionable recommendations for schools, workplaces, and home environments. These evaluations help create targeted intervention plans that address both strengths and challenges across developmental stages.
Family Counseling
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and resolving intergenerational conflicts through structured therapeutic interventions. Our clinicians address systemic issues affecting family dynamics while respecting individual boundaries. By creating collaborative treatment plans, we help families develop healthier interaction patterns, manage behavioral concerns, and strengthen emotional connections through both direct client engagement and parental guidance components.
People
Laissa Prati, PhD
Psychologist
Dr. Laissa Prati specializes in stress management and family counseling with over 25 years of experience. She focuses on compassionate, individualized care to improve emotional well-being. Her approach integrates research-based strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
Nicole Sitzer, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Nicole Sitzer provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and families, specializing in relationship dynamics and emotional regulation. With expertise in child and adolescent psychology, she creates supportive environments for clients to develop practical coping mechanisms and improve interpersonal connections.
Allison Sian Margulies, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Allison Sian Margulies offers comprehensive mental health services with a focus on family systems and behavioral health. Her practice combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness approaches to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions effectively.
Staci Smock, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Staci Smock specializes in family therapy and child behavioral issues, providing practical solutions for improving home and school environments. With extensive experience in community mental health, she works collaboratively with families to develop sustainable coping strategies and strengthen relational bonds.
Joshua Joseph, MS, LPC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Joshua Joseph offers individual and couples counseling with expertise in stress management and relationship dynamics. His client-centered approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with strengths-based interventions to help clients achieve personal growth and improved emotional regulation.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, child/teen therapy, family counseling, and psychological evaluations for all ages.
Do you accept health insurance?
Yes, our psychologists accept most major health insurance plans and offer flexible payment options including credit cards.
How do I choose the right therapist?
We offer complimentary 15-minute consultations to help match clients with the most suitable therapist based on their specific needs.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical professional standards.
What makes your counseling center unique?
Our team combines 25+ years average experience with personalized care, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practices.
Do you offer family therapy sessions?
Yes, our family counseling services address communication issues and relationship dynamics through structured therapeutic interventions.
