Life can be difficult and overwhelming. If you are needing a little extra help in improving your situation or mental wellness we are here for you. Our approach at Encounter does not include judgment or shame. Our goal is that your time with us would be filled with understanding, support, growth and healing. We can […]
Lets talk for a minute about anxiety. Anxiety is the most common mental health issue that impacts Americans today. Statistics show that 40 million adults in the US or 18.1% of the population deal with anxiety issues every year. Unfortunately, statistics also show only 37% of those dealing with anxiety get help.* As far as […]
Do you struggle with chronic dieting? Do you go on diet after diet hoping to get the weight loss you have always wanted? Do you feel like you are at war with your body? Do you struggle with figuring out what and how to eat? Does your “weight” hold you back from doing things that […]
In light of Valentine’s Day this week I wanted to write a little romantic post about LOVE. Most people have heard about the concept of the 5 love languages. The concept originally comes from the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Thomas. Thomas’ concept of the 5 love languages puts a unique and tangible […]
I’m happy you are here as I know the process of looking into counseling can be uncomfortable. By taking this step your life is going to change for the better. Therapy is the most incredible investment in yourself and your future.My number one goal is to provide a warm, empathetic, and change-oriented atmosphere for all […]
We live in a DIET CULTURE. Our culture is obsessed with diets and the pursuit of thinness. The diet industry is a $66 billion industry and with over 95% of every diet “failing” we as a culture continue to dump our money into diets and consider ourselves the problem. What is the definition of a […]
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is a therapy modality helping couples uncover their destructive cycles of conflict and communication and find a deeper and lasting connection with one another. It is the fastest growing modality of couples therapy and was developed by Sue Johnson. Encounter Counseling Center is excited to offer EFT as their primary […]
April 05, 2019 April 05, 2019/ Chelsea Yamaguchi Encounter Counseling Center is excited to offer out patient eating disorder recovery treatment counseling services. I am currently getting supervision to specialize in eating disorders, chronic dieting, body image struggles and more using health at every size, intuitive eating, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR. This is […]
If your dating, engaged, married, thinking about divorce we can help. All couples get stuck and experience similar types of conflicts over and over again. Sometimes we get burnt out and overwhelmed with our relationships and aren’t sure what to do. Couples counseling can help you and your partner get unstuck and on track to […]
October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017/ Chelsea Yamaguchi It’s fall here in Western Colorado and it is beautiful! Fall is the perfect time of year to add a little bit more intentionality into your life as the leaves are changing and a new seasons begins. One area of intentionality we all have to work hard […]
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is a therapy modality helping couples uncover their destructive cycles of conflict and communication and find a deeper and lasting connection with one another. It is the fastest growing modality of couples therapy and was developed by Sue Johnson. Encounter Counseling Center is excited to offer EFT as their primary […]
Do you struggle with chronic dieting? Do you go on diet after diet hoping to get the weight loss you have always wanted? Do you feel like you are at war with your body? Do you struggle with figuring out what and how to eat? Does your “weight” hold you back from doing things that […]
We are wrapping up our Body Love Series and talking about the amazing thrill and pleasure in eating delicious food and moving our bodies in ways that feel good. First of all let me ask you these 2 questions: 1. When was the last time you ate a meal you really REALLY enjoyed? 2. When […]
Hold Me Tight by Susan Johnson Love Sense by Susan Johnson Created for Connection: The “Hold Me Tight” Guide for Christian Couples by Sue Johnson & Kenneth Sanderfer Safe Haven Marriage: Building a Relationship You Want to Come Home To by Dr. Archibald D. Hart & Sharon May, PhD Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy for Dummies […]