Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Salida, CO
Being Alive Is Good Counseling is a practice dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges, from everyday stressors to deep-seated trauma and addictions. Our approach integrates Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic principles, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help clients reclaim their sense of joy and purpose. We offer both in-person sessions in Salida, Colorado, and telehealth appointments to accommodate diverse needs. Our therapist, Darrelle Fricke, brings extensive experience in personal development, relationship dynamics, and spiritual integration to every session. We specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, domestic violence, substance abuse, and identity issues while emphasizing the importance of processing past experiences to create present freedom.A sliding scale fee structure ensures accessibility, and free consultations help determine if our services align with your needs. We believe healing is a courageous journey and are committed to walking alongside clients as they rediscover the inherent goodness of life. Our practice extends beyond individual counseling to include workshops on conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and community development. With a focus on authenticity and client-centered care, we aim to reawaken hope for those feeling trapped by pain, shame, or cynicism. Every session is tailored to the unique story each client brings, honoring both their struggles and their resilience.
Services
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Coping Skills Training
Life Transition Support
Domestic Violence Recovery
Brain Spotting
Spiritual Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer telehealth and in-person sessions for maximum accessibility
- Our sliding scale fee structure makes therapy financially accessible
- Specialized training in EMDR and Brain Spotting for trauma recovery
- Integrates spiritual exploration with evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- 20+ years guiding clients through complex emotional and relational challenges
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy addresses past wounds using evidence-based techniques like EMDR and Brain Spotting. Our approach recognizes how traumatic experiences shape current behaviors and emotions while creating pathways for healing. Clients learn to reframe painful memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms through a combination of narrative exploration and somatic awareness.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts in romantic partnerships. We help couples identify destructive interaction cycles while rebuilding trust and emotional connection. Our approach incorporates psychodynamic insights about how past relationship experiences influence current dynamics while creating space for new, healthier patterns to emerge.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy accelerates trauma processing through bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess distressing memories that contribute to anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms. By activating the brain's natural healing processes, EMDR enables clients to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic experiences and develop more adaptive perspectives.
Coping Skills Training
Coping skills training develops practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. Clients learn grounding techniques, emotional regulation strategies, and mindfulness practices tailored to their specific needs. This skill-building process empowers individuals to navigate challenging situations with greater resilience while improving overall emotional well-being.
Spiritual Counseling
Spiritual counseling explores the intersection of faith and mental health through personalized dialogue. We support clients in examining existential questions, processing spiritual conflicts, and finding meaning in difficult experiences. This approach respects each individual's belief system while helping integrate spiritual insights with psychological healing processes.
People
Darrelle Fricke
Licensed Counselor
Darrelle Fricke is a licensed counselor with over 20 years of experience in personal development and trauma recovery. Specializing in narrative therapy and EMDR, she helps clients navigate relationship challenges, spiritual questions, and life transitions. Her approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate presence to create safe spaces for healing.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic principles, and REBT while incorporating EMDR and Brain Spotting for trauma processing. Spiritual exploration is included when appropriate.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide both in-person sessions in Salida, CO and telehealth appointments for clients throughout Colorado.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments to avoid full session charges.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly but can provide superbill documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer a sliding scale fee structure based on income to ensure counseling remains accessible to all clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
New clients can request an appointment through our contact form or email, while existing clients should use the Simple Practice portal for scheduling.
