Dr. Lois Winchell, CO Psychologist PSY.0001809

Dr. Lois Winchell is a licensed psychologist in Colorado (CO Psychologist PSY.0001809) with 23 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, and depression while also addressing relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ related issues, coping with difficult life changes, trauma and abuse, and parenting difficulties. Her approach emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and builds on each person’s strengths to navigate obstacles and pursue a more satisfying life.

Clients work with Dr. Winchell to develop practical skills and insights tailored to their situation, whether they are confronting grief, intimacy-related struggles, or the effects of trauma. She values the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Her practice aims to create space for healing, clearer communication, and improved coping strategies that fit clients’ goals and daily realities.

Based in Colorado, Dr. Winchell draws on decades of experience to collaborate with individuals and couples who want realistic, skills-oriented guidance. She helps people move from feeling overwhelmed toward greater resilience and healthier relationships by honoring their strengths and working together on achievable steps forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Lois Winchell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues clients bring to therapy. One focus is skills-based work that helps people manage stress, anxiety, and mood challenges through practical tools for emotion regulation, problem solving, and daily coping. These strategies are useful for clients seeking concrete ways to feel more stable and effective in day-to-day life.

Another emphasis is trauma-informed care that supports people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events. This approach centers on safety, pacing, and integrating difficult memories while strengthening resilience and relationships. It is suited for those wanting thoughtful, gradual healing from past wounds.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Winchell partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that will best fit their needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Winchell is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without rearranging daily life, helping clients maintain momentum between appointments.