My Philosophy

Life is an ongoing process of discovery and growth, not a problem to be solved. All of us have times of struggle and stuckness, betrayal and crisis. These challenges contain opportunities for increasing self-awareness and deepening our sense of meaning for our lives. A teacher or guide is often helpful at such times.

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
- Marcel Proust

I would welcome an opportunity to join you in a part of the ongoing journey of your life.

To schedule an appointment for --

Couples, Individual or Family Counseling.
Life Coaching or
Parenting through Divorce

call

Ann Ladd, Ph.D., LCSW
Phone – 719/251-4006

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Call 719.251.4006 or e-mail Dr. Ladd to request a resume and references
and/or to obtain any other information.

Chris Leeman B. A. HpT.

My Philosophy

I am an eclectic psychotherapist who pulls from a multitude of orientations in order to help the client move towards therapeutic growth. Being a certified hypnotist, I use hypnosis as one of many tools in combination with other therapies such as cognitive behavioral, reality, and psychoanalytic therapies. I currently am finishing my Marriage and Family/ Child Therapy Credentials here in Colorado.

Before becoming a therapist I spent 17 years working as an industrial electrician while doing work in areas such as mentoring men, working with addicted populations and working with problem youth. This experience in life gives me a unique perspective into that world and I have been able to harness this in working with families, men, women and youth.

If we value independence, if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning. – Carl Rogers

Laura Munroe, LCSW

Following my internship in which I worked primarily with sexual abuse survivors, I began my career in Social Work in 1991 in San Antonio, Texas. My experience includes work as a dropout prevention coordinator, program therapist for inpatient adolescent care, in home family counselor for at risk families, hospital discharge planner, social services provider for home health, and for the last four years, outpatient psychotherapist for individuals, couples and families.
I have experience with a variety of age groups and emotional challenges.

Philosophy and Methods of Treatment

Seeking healing and growth in the form of psychotherapy is a bold step. Sometimes the situations of life bring us to our knees and we need the hand of another to learn to stand again, healed, strong and renewed. My great joy is to be a healing presence for people who are seeking to find their way back to themselves and who are seeking to restore their relationships with others. With deep respect and compassion I walk alongside my clients as a skilled, supportive presence offering guidance, tools, and an authentic relationship.

In therapy, clients will learn to identify their strengths and learn to use those strengths to cope with their life situations. Many times the wounds we have received along our life’s journey lead to attitudes and beliefs that ultimately yield unhealthy patterns of relating to ourselves and others. Part of the healing process is to recognize and honor past choices, and to stake new claims for ourselves that allow us to grow and thrive individually and in relationship.

I assist clients in their efforts to find a deeper awareness of themselves, create goals for change and growth, and develop skills for positive self care and for communicating effectively with others. I believe that each of us is already in possession of all that we need to heal and often we are helped by the caring presence and guidance of God, loved ones and skilled professionals.

My message to my clients is one of hope. We are strengthened when we face our challenges, tend our wounds and discover new reservoirs of strength and healing which reside within. Pain and adversity are not evidence of weakness but opportunities to stretch and grow if we are willing to invest in ourselves. Choosing to enter into individual, couples and group therapy is one way to invest in yourself.

Massage and Reiki
with Sophia Grace Torrez

By Appointment Only: For more information or to make an appointment call Sophia at 719.251.0095

I, Sophia Grace Torrez , honor the family path of healing arts passed down from my great-grandmother a Curandeva, in New Mexico. I first learned massage strokes from my grandmother as a child. This tradition has been enhanced by studies in REIKI, SWEDISH MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY AND TOUCH TRAUMA THERAPY™
It is a privilege and an honor to provide healing bodywork. I bring reverence to the process of assisting someone who is taking their next step in their process of self-healing. My intuitive sensitivity enhances your healing experience as I tailor each session to fit your needs and requests.
~Se Habla Espanol~

Sophia Grace Torrez
Certified Reflexology Practitioner
Certified Trauma Touch Therapy™ Practitioner
Certified Reiki Master
Member: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
By Appointment Only: For more information or to make an appointment call Sophia at 719.251.0095

Experience and research have taught us that there is much a couple can learn to create a healthy, loving, growing relationship; one that is characterized by trust, deep intimacy, passion and joy.

Dr. Ladd is a nationally recognized teacher and therapist specializing in healing relationships. Couples in any stage of a relationship, including those in crisis, can benefit from this proven course in relationship skills. Topics covered include; caring behaviors, listening with empathy, speaking with clarity and without blame, dealing with intense emotions especially anger, managing differences and conflict with respect and skill.

Falling in love is the easy part. Sustaining and nurturing love and passion is the work and commitment of ongoing, long-term intimate relationships.

Even in the most loving relationships, people have times of feeling stuck in
defensive, upsetting exchanges that produce nothing of value and chip away at the love and goodwill each has for the other. In a safe, supportive group setting, Ann Ladd, Ph.D. teaches methods that develop useable, simple, effective relationship skills and a caring, accepting, compassionate knowledge of oneself and others. With a humorous, interactive style, Dr. Ladd will present a new model of relationship that is both practical, healing, and joyful.

Click Here for information about The Loving Relationship Class description and schedule

Email Ann Ladd for more information or questions,
Or Call: 719-251-4006

Out of Town Offerings

Couple Therapeutic Intensives- For out-of-town couples, Dr. Ladd has one, two or three day intensive sessions at her center in Pueblo, Colorado. Working in three-hour sessions, the intensive includes an assessment interview, introducing and practicing skills such as communication and conflict management, teaching emotional literacy and any other interventions that are indicated by the couples' goals and assessment. The fee is $600/day. There are motels and restaurants within walking distance to The Connecting Place; the closest airport is Colorado Springs located 40 miles North or Pueblo, which is served by a local shuttle service.

Email Ann Ladd for more information or to register.
Or Call: 719-251-4006

Single Again
Ann Ladd, PhD, LCSW

After a divorce or breakup, we are more ready and able to learn something new and grow from the experience. Single Again offers a community where you can work through this transition, practice new skills and prepare for entering a next relationship.

In a safe, supportive group setting, Ann Ladd, Ph.D. teaches methods that develop useable, simple, effective relationship skills and a caring, accepting, compassionate knowledge of oneself and others. With a humorous, interactive style, Dr. Ladd will present a new model of relationship that is practical, healing and joyful.

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to create healthy, loving, growing relationships and reach a better understanding of what caused past relationship breakdowns. It will teach you how to use the inevitable times of difficulty to deepen intimacy, compassion, and commitment in the relationships central to your life.