Ewa Godinez, LPC

Ewa Godinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who combines clinical training with compassionate, real-world experience to support people navigating stress, addiction, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in addiction from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2018, and brings a blend of addiction-focused education and mental health expertise to her practice.

She has experience working with a wide age range of clients - from teenagers to older adults - across settings that include community college counseling, private practice, correctional facilities, inpatient hospitals, and detox programs. That variety has shaped an adaptable approach that meets people where they are and works with the complexities of family systems, grief, self-esteem, and substance use concerns.

Ewa employs a person-centered stance alongside evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she integrates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She is also trained in EMDR and uses trauma-informed methods when addressing abuse, dissociation, and grief. Her style is honest, empathetic, and gently challenging; she encourages growth through willingness to face discomfort while providing steady support.

Ewa believes that most people want to be well and sometimes get stuck in patterns that interfere with that goal. She partners with clients to clarify values, address barriers like codependency or control issues, and build practical skills to move toward healthier relationships, improved mood, and stronger coping in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual s values and lived experience, creating a respectful and non-judgmental space where personal strengths guide the work and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers structured strategies for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which can be especially helpful for self-harm risk, addiction, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ewa works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. Sessions by video call or phone allow for real-time conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for more immediate or ongoing support between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver evidence-informed care that fits into daily life and supports steady progress.