Ascending Minds Counseling
We’ll help you climb to your highest
Serving Summit County, Colorado in person in Dillon or Frisco
Virtual appointments available statewide
About Me
Driven by deep empathy and a belief in meeting people where they are in their struggles, Gillian’s approach is rooted in the principles of Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients regain balance and perspective in their lives. Throughout the process of self-discovery and growth, Gillian is nonjudgmental and encourages clients to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. She believes that collaboration and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship is essential.
Gillian understands the challenges of change and transformation and believes in the resilience of each person and the potential for personal growth, even in the face of adversity. She fosters a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves. Gillian believes that each person’s journey is unique and works with clients to create individualized treatment goals, as well as tailoring specific therapeutic approaches to each client.
Gillian works with individuals over the age of 16, as well as couples. She specializes in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders and women’s health issues; including perinatal and postpartum concerns.
Gillian holds a license as an addiction counselor (ACD.0002976) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC.0023968) in the State of Colorado.
Our Services
Gillian has experience in and works with many different people with a variety of areas they want to work on. If she had to choose a niche, she would say she specializes in and relates to substance use disorders, infertility, pregnancy loss, and women’s health issues. These all go hand in hand with trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.
In addition to the aforementioned services, Ascending Minds offers counseling in the following areas:
Addiction
Everyone’s recovery journey is different. We will work together to determine what you want it to look like and what is most realistic for you.
Anxiety
Anxiety affects not only the mind, but the body as well. You can expect to learn skills to decrease your anxiety utilizing CBT and DBT methods.
Coping Skills
Learning how to cope with different emotions is essential to your mental health journey. In therapy, there will be opportunities for psychoeducation and practicing the learned skills.
Depression
Like anxiety, depression affects the body and the mind. You can expect to learn skills to decrease your anxiety utilizing CBT and DBT methods.
Divorce
Something as difficult as a divorce deserves to have the care it needs. We will create goals together to get you to a place of confidence and peace, while you work through this life changing experience.
Grief and Loss
Grief and loss come with surprising and tricky emotions. There isn’t one way a person grieves, there are many. In therapy, we can work as a team to process the feelings and make the tough time feel a little bit more bearable and less lonely.
Family Conflict
Our families have a way of affecting us on a deeper level than most others in our lives. Family conflict can disrupt your life in many different aspects. Let me help you figure out how to navigate this in a healthy, productive way, while also feeling heard and supported.
Infertility
Infertility is hard to navigate and can feel extremely isolating. Gillian is here to talk it through in a validating and empathetic manner. There is no right or wrong way to feel when dealing with infertility and your feelings matter.
Maternal Mental Health
It can be tricky to decipher what you can handle on your own and what requires more assistance. We think all moms can use someone to talk to openly without fear of judgement for needing a break or for having the intrusive thoughts that so many moms experience. We’ll be here to support your feelings and thoughts, while helping you through the difficulties of a huge life change.
Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is heartbreaking at any stage and Gillian recognizes this. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and no set time frame for feeling better. Let us help you navigate it during your difficult time.
Substance Use
How do you feel about your relationship with substances? If you are concerned or want to take a deeper look, we can work together to do that. We go at your pace and help to make your life look exactly as you want it to. This isn’t an easy journey, but with Ascending Minds behind you, it won’t be a lonely one.
Suicidal Ideation
Asking for help is the first step to working through this. Life is hard and it is even harder when you feel alone, whether you have a support system or not. Let us be here for you and navigate this together.
Trauma
Who is to say what is traumatic and what isn’t? We’re not here to judge that, just to help you work through the experiences you have had and learn how to live a happy and healthy life, despite what story the past has to tell.
Women’s Health
Women’s health includes every aspect of being a woman. The fact is, we have unique physical and mental health challenges that we need support with. Gillian understands these challenges and wants to walk through them with you to help you feel like the best version of yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Yes, we have the ability to take insurance through Elephant in the Room and also accept the Building Hope Scholarship, as well as Mines and Associates.
How do I know if we are a good fit?
After receiving a message from you regarding your interest in our services, we will schedule a free 15 minute consultation call to discuss what you are looking for, as well as Gillian’s therapeutic orientation and interventions used in counseling sessions.
Do you have a self-pay price?
Yes, for individuals it is $120 per session and for couples it is $150 per session.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
Aetna, Anthem, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Colorado Access, Health First Colorado, Kaiser (In Network), Medicaid, United Healthcare UHC | UBH
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