About Me
Get to know me
Hello! My name is Reyna and I am so excited that you are reading this. It's so important to make sure that I am a good fit for you. I believe that the relationship you have with your therapist is by far the most important part of therapy.
I have lived in the western slope of Colorado my entire life. I lived in Grand Junction and obtained my bachelors degree in music at our own Colorado Mesa University. I worked as a music teacher at a local high school for 5 years where I earned an award for Teacher of the year. I decided to leave teaching when I realized that the teens and young adults of western Colorado were not getting the support they needed.
I saw great need for counselors here in the rural areas of Colorado for teens, young adults, and adults, so I decided to get my masters degree in counseling to help the people of this community. I completed my counseling degree online through Adams State University which is well known for the quality of its counselor training program. I completed my internship working with teens in a school based therapy program here in Montrsose, CO. Now I am proud to serve the people of the western slope through my work in private practice.
My Style of Therapy
Entering therapy can come with all kinds of different emotions. From the moment you enter my office, I strive to make the relationship between you as the client and me as the therapist. Though our relationship is a professional one, I want to establish an environment of warmth, trust, and unconditional positive regard. This means meeting you where you are and not forcing a particular form of therapy on you. I do use a few well researched methods to help drive results and tailor treatment to you. I use skills from Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also do couples counseling using methods from Gottman couples counseling to foster improved communication and help you experience more meaningful connections in your relationships.
My specialties and areas of expertise
I have extensive history working with individuals between the ages of 13 and 30. I also specialize in treatment of Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and LGBTQ+ issues including gender affirming therapy. Many of the techniques I use are shown to be highly effective in a wide variety of mental health issues. If I didn't include something here and you have any questions regarding concerns I work with, feel free to send me a message and I'll be happy to see if we are a good fit for eachother.
Life Coaching
When it comes to seeking out a life coach, you want someone who can guide you to achieving the goals that you see for yourself. Weather you have goals for business, health, or even your spiritual wellbeing, I have a wealth of lived experience that informs my life coaching style. I will start by assessing the goals that you have for yourself and we will work together to develop an actionable plan to help you see the results you need. I have worked with life coaching clients of all kinds and all with unique goals. Life coaching is different than therapy in that we will be more focused on tangible changes in specific aspects of your life. What stays the same is that the relationship between yourself and your coach is the most important part. You deserve someone who is on your side in helping you achieve your business, health, personal, or spiritual goals.