Business Details
Mental Health Counseling Services in Pueblo West, CO
Compass Rose Counseling is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate, client-centered counseling services to individuals of all ages. Our practice emphasizes empathy, respect, and authenticity, fostering mental wellness and supporting personal growth. With over 12 years of combined experience, our team specializes in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Brain Synchronization Therapy, and art therapy. We address a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, tailoring personalized treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs. Our warm, inviting office environment ensures a comfortable space for healing, with a commitment to accessibility through sliding fee scales and acceptance of multiple insurance plans.We prioritize client-centered care, integrating cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques to promote healthy coping skills. Our mission is to empower clients to navigate life's challenges while reducing mental health stigma in our community. Ethical practice and collaboration guide our approach, ensuring referrals to higher care levels when necessary. We strive to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can explore emotional well-being and achieve lasting positive change.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Brain Synchronization Therapy
Art Therapy
NADA Acudetox
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Grief Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Life Transitions Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 12 years of combined experience in mental health counseling
- Our team specializes in evidence-based therapies like EMDR and BST
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Sliding fee scale available for income-eligible clients
- Accepts multiple insurance plans including Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients process traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach resolves distress from past experiences while maintaining client control. Sessions focus on adaptive memory reprocessing without requiring detailed verbal recounting of trauma.
Brain Synchronization Therapy
BST uses guided eye movements to separate traumatic memories from emotional distress. Similar to EMDR, this non-invasive technique helps clients reduce symptoms of PTSD and anxiety by promoting neural pathway reorganization. Sessions emphasize client autonomy in processing distressing experiences.
Art Therapy
Art therapy integrates creative expression with psychotherapeutic techniques to address emotional challenges. Using directive and studio-based approaches, clients explore self-discovery through visual mediums. This modality supports trauma recovery, self-esteem building, and emotional regulation across adolescent to senior populations.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thought patterns affecting behavior and emotions. Through structured sessions, clients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Homework assignments reinforce skill-building between sessions for accelerated progress.
NADA Acudetox Protocol
NADA protocol involves auricular acupuncture to reduce cravings and emotional distress. This non-verbal approach complements counseling by promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality. Sterilized needles target specific ear points to address addiction recovery, stress reduction, and trauma symptoms.
People
Sarah Fowler
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializing in trauma recovery with EMDR certification, Sarah works with clients across the lifespan to address depression, anxiety, and complex PTSD through personalized treatment plans.
Ami Gorsky-Zabukovic
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 27 years of experience, Ami employs CBT and DBT techniques to help clients develop healthy coping skills while specializing in grief counseling and chronic illness management.
Candace Brandenburg
Licensed Professional Counselor
Candace combines art therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and self-esteem challenges, drawing from experience in diverse settings including schools and domestic violence shelters.
Veronika Marmolejo
Social Work Clinician
Pursuing LCSW licensure, Veronika specializes in BST therapy for anxiety and life transition stressors while emphasizing holistic treatment approaches for clients of all ages.
Cassandra Moores
MSW Intern
Currently completing her MSW program, Cassandra provides trauma-informed care with BST training and hospice experience, focusing on culturally responsive social work practices.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide EMDR therapy, Brain Synchronization Therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and NADA acudetox for trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, RMHP, United, Kaiser, CHP+, and UMR. Private pay options with sliding fee scales are also available.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 719-547-0962 during business hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Saturday appointments available by request.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please notify us 24 hours in advance for cancellations to avoid potential fees. We understand emergencies occur and handle these situations compassionately.
Are your therapists licensed?
All primary clinicians hold active state licenses including LPC, LCSW, and SWC credentials. Interns work under direct supervision of licensed professionals.
Do you offer telehealth options?
We primarily offer in-person sessions at our Pueblo West location. Telehealth availability is determined based on individual client needs and clinician discretion.
