Business Details
6 Years
experience
Trusted Counseling Services in Greeley, CO
EnCourage Counseling Services was founded in April 2020 by Dondi Gesick, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over two decades of experience in mental health. Our practice specializes in providing individual, family, and couples therapy for clients aged 4 and up, with particular expertise in Christian counseling, grief and loss support, and life transitions. We utilize evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adlerian techniques to help clients identify negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Our team brings extensive experience from diverse settings including hospice care, divorce recovery groups, and blended family counseling.We maintain strict ethical standards by offering transparent pricing with session fees due at time of service, and we prioritize client-centered care that respects each individual's personal and spiritual preferences. Our mission is to create a welcoming environment where clients feel valued and supported as they work through challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and major life changes.
Services
Individual Counseling
Christian Counseling
Couples Therapy
Anger Management
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Depression Management
Parenting Guidance
Relationship Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy for clients aged 4 and up with specialized approaches for blended families
- Our counselors combine Christian counseling with evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- We provide transparent pricing with session fees due at time of service
- Our team has extensive experience in grief counseling and life transition support
- We maintain LPC certification and adhere to strict professional counseling standards
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Colorado
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling services address mental health challenges across the lifespan, from childhood to adulthood. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying negative thought patterns and developing personalized coping strategies that respect each client's unique background and preferences.
Christian Counseling
Integrating Christian principles with professional counseling techniques, we help clients explore spiritual dimensions of their mental health. This approach incorporates biblical perspectives while respecting individual beliefs, offering guidance through challenges like relationship issues, grief, and personal growth while maintaining professional counseling standards.
Couples Therapy
Specialized support for couples facing relationship challenges, including communication breakdowns and conflict resolution. Our therapy focuses on improving understanding between partners, addressing issues specific to second marriages and blended families, and developing practical strategies for maintaining healthy relationships through structured counseling sessions.
Grief Counseling
Compassionate support for individuals processing grief and loss, including specialized programs for hospice-related bereavement. Our approach helps clients navigate emotional challenges through structured counseling sessions that address both immediate and long-term coping strategies for various types of loss experiences.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenting challenges, and family restructuring. We help clients develop resilience and coping mechanisms for navigating uncertainty, with particular expertise in supporting college students and individuals facing significant personal transformations.
People
Dondi Gesick
Owner / Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in mental health. Specializes in Christian counseling, grief therapy, and blended family support. Holds MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Northern Colorado and LPC certification in Colorado.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for ages 4+, couples counseling, family therapy, Christian counseling, and specialized support for grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
Yes, our owner Dondi Gesick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with specialized training in mental health counseling and Christian therapy approaches.
How are session fees handled?
All session fees are due at the time of service. We operate as an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance companies directly.
Do you offer Christian counseling options?
Yes, we specialize in Christian counseling that integrates biblical principles with professional therapeutic techniques while respecting individual client preferences.
What self-help resources are available?
We offer 'Becoming a Better Version' journal for $12.95, designed to improve mental, physical, and spiritual health through structured self-reflection and goal tracking.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can book appointments directly through our website or contact us via phone at 970.515.6434 to discuss scheduling options that work for you.
