Mary Sullivan, LPC

Mary Sullivan offers targeted trauma support to people affected by the recent shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs and encourages anyone impacted to reach out for assistance. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a state-credentialed therapist - and also holds certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional and as an addictions counselor, credentials that reflect focused training in trauma treatment and substance use care. With 45 years of experience across a variety of clinical settings, she has worked with diverse populations and brings long-standing practical knowledge to each therapeutic relationship.

Mary combines traditional counseling with work as a Preparation and Integration Specialist, blending clinical therapies with preparatory and integrative strategies to support recovery and growth. She has a particular commitment to Veterans, First Responders, law enforcement personnel, and their families, and she emphasizes trauma-informed approaches for post-traumatic stress and related concerns. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family matters, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Education about how difficulties like PTSD affect the nervous system is an important element of her work, because Mary views knowledge as an empowering tool that helps people build practical skills for future problem solving. She creates a respectful, client-centered space aimed at easing distress and promoting healthier functioning, and she welcomes residents of Colorado who are seeking therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Mary Sullivan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients identify their own goals, which supports self-exploration and relationship concerns. CBT addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and addiction by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and change responses. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense mood swings, anger, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so clients feel actively involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain ongoing support from home or other safe locations. These options can increase accessibility and continuity of care while allowing licensed professionals to deliver regular therapeutic guidance and skill-building in a format that suits the client.