Dr. Lois Winchell, CO Psychologist PSY.0001809

About Lois

Dr. Lois Winchell welcomes parents and caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck. She writes plainly and listens closely so concerns can be named quickly.

Her style is down-to-earth and focused on practical next steps that can be tried between sessions. Lois is a Colorado psychologist with 23 years of experience. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns.

She also addresses issues tied to identity such as LGBT and gender dysphoria related matters, and she supports people facing trauma, abuse, and addiction.

Background and approach

Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their story best. She looks for strengths in daily life and builds on what already works. Conversations aim to turn small changes into clearer routines, steadier mood, and better communication.

Lois has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and intimacy-related difficulties, and problems related to adoption or attachment. She also brings experience with first responder stress, compassion fatigue, and complex family dynamics. Sessions are practical and collaborative.

Expect straightforward questions, clear suggestions, and options to test new ways of coping. The work focuses on manageable steps that can fit into busy family life.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Her work draws on evidence-based techniques that help people manage mood and stress and improve daily routines. One approach focuses on building concrete coping skills for anxiety and depression - it teaches simple behavioral steps and small habit changes that reduce worry and lift mood over time. Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that help people feel steadier after difficult experiences by pacing work, reducing overwhelm, and strengthening safety in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and what has worked before, then recommend methods to try. That recommendation may change as you test strategies together and discover what fits your family life and schedule.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy routines. These options let parents pick what works best in the moment, whether a scheduled video visit or brief check-ins by text. The flexibility supports ongoing progress while balancing work, school, and household demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on identifying strengths and testing small, manageable changes between sessions.

How long has she practiced?

She brings 23 years of professional experience as a clinician working with diverse mental health and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Colorado psychologist listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001809 and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international sessions available?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Experience: 23 years
Licensed: Colorado
Languages: English

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