I have a BA Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Purdue University and an MA degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. I began my career in Social Work, transitioned into corporate Human Resources and am now a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 10+ years of professional counseling experience. My counseling approach is client centered, holistic, psycho-educational and Mindfulness based. I work to meet each client’s needs with compassion and non-judgment and hope to help each client discover their inherent wisdom and capability of leading their lives with strength and authenticity. My approach helps clients learn skills to help them feel empowered in making healthy life decisions, manage stress and navigate life changes and relationships. I am a certified Mindfulness Instructor and have completed training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Family Systems.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Phobias, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CO LPC LPC.0005940
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Sandra is a great listener and responds in a manner that helps me understand my feelings. She is a calm presence and very insightful.
I am so glad to have found her!
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Sandra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Sandra is a wonderful therapist. She is understanding, insightful, kind and caring.you She provides great tools to help with whatever issues you may be experiencing and makes feel supported and understood. I always feel safe to share during our sessions and look forward to chatting with her each week.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Sandra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I have only had a few sessions with Sandra Furge, but so far I’ve been very pleased with how it’s going.
Written on Jan 21, 2024 after therapy with Sandra for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Sandra is supportive, encouraging, and incredibly compassionate. I’ve made immense progress through speaking with her. We dive deep into subjects I need to release, and she’s shown me how to turn my trauma into triumph. I highly recommend Sandra as she is very skilled professionally.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Sandra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Sandra is an incredible listener. She is down to earth and gives solid advice. I truly enjoy our meetings.
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Sandra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Sandra is wonderful. I feel safe talking to her about anything and everything with no judgement. I appreciate her help very much!! Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Sandra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief