Business Details
22 Years
experience
Transform Your Life with Intensive Christian Counseling in Colorado
Founded in 2004, the Ranch of Hope Counseling Center has dedicated itself to providing intensive Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families in crisis. Our five-day retreat-style programs combine biblical principles with personalized therapeutic approaches, addressing emotional trauma, relationship challenges, and spiritual restoration. With over two decades of combined experience among our counseling team, we prioritize creating a serene environment where clients can engage in deep healing through one-on-one sessions, follow-up support, and faith-centered guidance.Our 86% success rate reflects measurable improvements in clients' life satisfaction scores, validated through self-reporting systems. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we maintain transparency in operations while offering accessible care through donor support and flexible payment options.
Services
5-Day Intensive Counseling
Life Coaching
Leadership Coaching
Premarital Counseling
Family Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in faith-based intensive counseling programs
- Our 86% success rate is measured through client-reported life satisfaction improvements
- We provide personalized five-day retreat-style counseling with follow-up support
- Our nonprofit status ensures transparent pricing and donor-supported accessibility
- We combine biblical principles with proven therapeutic methodologies in a serene setting
What people say
Feel peace
Clarity in lives
Best investment
Healed by Lord
Restored marriages
Services
5-Day Intensive Counseling
Our five-day intensive counseling program provides personalized therapeutic sessions for individuals, couples, and families seeking emotional healing. With 15-18 hours of direct counseling, private lodging, and follow-up support, this program addresses relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and spiritual restoration. Clients benefit from tailored assessments and life application materials in a serene mountain retreat environment.
Life Coaching
Hourly life coaching sessions combine biblical principles with practical strategies for personal growth. This service supports clients in overcoming co-dependency, establishing healthy boundaries, and achieving emotional balance through Christ-centered guidance. Sessions are available in-person, online, or by phone with certified Christian coaches.
Leadership Coaching
Designed for Christian leaders, this coaching program prevents burnout through boundary setting and stress management techniques. Participants receive personalized tools for maintaining family balance while advancing their ministry or business objectives. The program includes spiritual formation and conflict resolution strategies tailored to leadership challenges.
Premarital Counseling
Three to five-day premarital counseling sessions help couples build strong foundations for marriage. The program addresses past relationship patterns, communication skills, and spiritual alignment in a romantic retreat setting. Customized assessments ensure couples develop healthy conflict resolution patterns before marriage.
Family Counseling
Specialized family counseling addresses intergenerational trauma and relationship dynamics through faith-based interventions. The program includes tools for improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening spiritual connections among family members. Sessions focus on creating lasting behavioral changes within family systems.
People
Dave Taylor
President, Co-Founder
Dave Taylor, M.S., has over 20 years of counseling experience and specializes in intensive therapy programs. He pioneered faith-based counseling methods and holds certifications from Emerge Ministries and Caring for the Heart Ministries. Dave combines clinical expertise with pastoral care in his therapeutic approach.
Hope Taylor
Co-Founder
Hope Taylor, B.S., brings 30 years of counseling experience to client coordination and women's group leadership. She specializes in trauma recovery for abuse survivors and family systems therapy. Hope matches clients with appropriate counselors while maintaining oversight of program integrity.
Mariah Bradford
Counselor
Mariah Bradford, M.A., provides counseling services with expertise in developmental trauma and family dynamics. Her background in early childhood intervention and pastoral counseling informs her approach to healing complex emotional wounds through faith-based interventions.
Brandon Bradford
Life & Leadership Coach
Brandon Bradford, Certified Life Coach, specializes in leadership development and burnout prevention. With ministry experience and corporate leadership background, he helps clients achieve work-life balance while maintaining spiritual focus through personalized coaching programs.
Julie McClain
Life Coach
Julie McClain, Certified Life Coach, focuses on youth and young adult mentoring through faith-based coaching. With decades of camp and church ministry experience, she helps clients navigate life transitions while maintaining spiritual growth and personal development.
Questions
What types of counseling programs do you offer?
We offer five-day intensive counseling programs for individuals, couples, and families, plus premarital counseling, leadership coaching, and hourly life coaching sessions.
How effective are your counseling programs?
Our programs show an 86% success rate with clients reporting life satisfaction scores increasing from 3 to 7 on a 10-point scale during treatment, maintaining 8 at one-year follow-up.
Do you offer payment plans or financial assistance?
We require a $750 deposit with balance due upon arrival. As a nonprofit, we offer scholarships through donor support and partner church programs to qualifying clients.
Can I speak with a counselor before committing?
Yes, we offer a 10-minute complimentary consultation with your assigned counselor before starting any program to ensure proper fit and comfort level.
What accommodations are provided during programs?
Our packages include private two-bedroom apartments with kitchen, living area, and mountain views, plus all meals and program materials during your stay.
Are your counselors licensed and qualified?
Our team includes licensed counselors with advanced degrees, certified life coaches, and ordained ministers, each with specialized training in faith-based therapeutic approaches.
