Meet Our Therapists
Meet Our Team
Joy Kimmins, MA, LPCC
PHILOSOPHY AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
I believe that therapy works! When I went through therapy myself, I grew as a person and discovered my values. It opened my eyes to what wasn’t working for me and helped me own the solutions that would align with my values and kickstart the changes I needed.
I found I needed to brainstorm with a non-biased person within a collaborative, supportive relationship. Now that I’m a therapist myself, I want to serve in that capacity for you.
Therapy isn’t a high-pressure, lay-out-all-your-problems, knock-them-out-as-quickly-as-possible environment. Emotions take time, and sometimes so does therapy. Especially in the area of grief, the process of healing can be complex and is always unique to you and your story. I believe that in grief there is room for all emotions–laughter remembering funny stories, anger at the loss, disappointment, or tears. It’s all part of the process.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THERAPY
During the first session, we will dig into the hard stuff. What’s bringing you into therapy? Do you feel a disconnect in your life or relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by the loss of a person or situation? We will examine the different aspects of your story to define the area that needs the most care.
I am here for you, wherever you are on your journey. I’m excited to cheer you on in your successes, and challenge you in your growth. During therapy, expect that I will hold you to your values, hold space for your emotions, and celebrate all the wins along the way.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
I graduated with my Masters in Counseling degree from Wayland Baptist University in 2015. During my internship there, I worked with a hospice organization caring for loved ones whose family members had passed. Even before then, my personal experience with hospice opened my eyes to the power of having someone there to care during a very vulnerable time. The nurses and volunteers allowed us space to grieve and enjoy our loved ones before they passed, and I knew I wanted to give back in this way during my clinical experience.
After graduation, I worked for an organization that served women in need, assisting them with transitions out of homelessness or incarceration. I also spent a number of years volunteering as a Key Spouse with the US Air Force, acting as a liaison between the commander and military families. A former EMT and veteran myself, I have a huge heart for military families, first responders, and anyone who serves their community and country.
PERSONAL LIFE AND INTERESTS
I live in Colorado Springs with my husband, three kids and two labs. We love being active, whether hiking, biking, weight-lifting or exploring new places. For our downtime, we love roasting marshmallows by the fire and listening to Jimmy Buffet.
QUOTES
“Where words fail, music speaks”- Hans Christian Andersen
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.”- Abraham Maslow
Proverbs 4:23: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it
Joy accepts Medicaid, Anthem, United, and Cigna Insurance.
Joy IS accepting new clients at this time.
Janis Cross, MA LPCC
Janis, a compassionate counselor, offers empathetic and kind support to guide you through life's toughest trials. With personalized care, she assists in overcoming anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and various mental health concerns. Drawing from both personal insight and professional expertise, Janis specializes in aiding individuals through separation, divorce, blended families, parenting difficulties, addiction, and anxiety. Her commitment lies in validating each person's journey and fostering inner peace and tranquility.
Janis accepts Medicaid, Anthem, United and Cigna Insurance.
Janis IS accepting new clients at this time.
Jesse Wretlind, MA, LPC
Jesse works with those who are seeking clarity in one or many areas of their lives, those working through complex emotions, those learning how to set healthy boundaries, those learning new skills to cope with difficult situations or circumstances, those working on adjusting to a new or stressful situation, those coping with grief, depression, anxiety, or those processing and healing traumatic experiences. Jesse can also provide adjunct EMDR or Brainspotting therapy to process traumatic experiences for those that already have a therapist.
She combines several different evidence-based approaches to meet her clients’ needs within a client-centered framework of practice. Some therapeutic techniques she offers are AEDP, IFS, EMDR, TRTP and Brainspotting therapies. Jesse is also a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force and is familiar with the special challenges facing military members and their families.
It takes courage to begin any journey, and it can be particularly difficult to reach out for support if you have experienced trauma. Counseling can be a safe way to reclaim your strength, find your voice, redefine your values, and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
Jesse accepts Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem/BCBS and
Medicaid - CCHA and Colorado Access.
Jesse is accepting new telehealth only clients at this time.