Michele Faris
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
Let's Connect (970) 281-5901
My teacher Brene Brown has said, "Owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do." As a Psychologist with 35 + years in practice, I continue to study discoveries in neuroscience and human behavior, and while I'm glad of that, what I know is that counseling is about talking through the hard stuff - shame, blame, fear, anger, criticism, grief, forgiveness, and all the rest. Tell me your story in all of its messiness, and let's figure out what's to be done about it. I welcome adults 18 and up struggling with most of what life dishes up. I promise to be candid and compassionate.
I use solution-focused approaches and a bunch of professional experience to help you move through the uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure of getting to the other side of what's trying to mess with you. I am trained in interpersonal, cognitive and lesser known Eastern approaches. I'm a Certified Daring Way facilitator so we'll talk about courage a lot.
I'm into laughter, radical candor, and authentic connection. It's hard to stick to "50 minute sessions," so I don't try. An hour is an hour and sometimes more. Social Justice matters. We need to put our identities on the table, so I work hard to do that. I don't mind sharing the pieces of my own story that could help - divorce, cancer, children, whatever.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michele Faris now - (970) 281-5901
Let's Connect (970) 281-5901
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (970) 281-5901
Michele Faris
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / PSY.0001709 Michele Faris
- In Practice for 44 Years
- Certificate from Certified Daring Way Facilitator 2013
- Certificate from State of Colorado 1709 / 1993
- Attended University of Northern Colorado, Psy. D. , Graduated 1988
Email me or call with questions - (970) 281-5901
Michele Faris
Psychologist, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Women's Issues
- Codependency
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Breast Cancer Patient support
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (970) 281-5901
Michele Faris
Psychologist, PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brene Brown - Shame and Vulnerability
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (970) 281-5901
Michele Faris
Psychologist, PsyD
Groups
Rising Strong - Brene Brown Weekend Retreat
Rising Strong™ A group based on Brene Brown's research where we explore vulnerability, courage, worthiness, anxiety, criticism, forgiveness and more. Through exercises and discussions, we reckon with how our stories shape our thoughts, emotions and actions. How do we get up after a fall and write a new and courageous ending to our stories? The focus is on developing tools for greater resilience and daily practices that transform the way we live, love, parent, and lead. This group is facilitated as a weekend retreat. If you and friends or colleagues are interested in scheduling a group, contact me for pricing and details.
Expertise
Codependency
Relationship Issues
Women's Issues
Age
Adults
Location
117 North McKinley Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Email Michele Faris about this group or call - (970) 281-5901
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (970) 281-5901
Michele Faris
Psychologist, PsyD