Help is just down the street - Jennifer Goble Ph.D

The holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Years is often fun. It flows with family gatherings, social happenings, and wonderment. But for many, it is a time of loneliness, anxiety, sadness, and self-doubt. The culprit could be financial pressure, commitments, unrealistic
expectations, fatigue, stress, or inability to be, or not to be, with one’s family and friends.

Symptoms of holiday depression could include headaches, excessive drinking, over or under eating, insomnia, irritability, isolation, missing work, sleeping for long hours, communicating less, or merely experiencing unusual behavior.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, reach out to your friends, family, and co-workers. Support is vital in regaining your sense of wellbeing. Also, take special care of yourself, eat well, get enough sleep, and schedule quiet time.

Counseling or support groups can also be very beneficial. Following is an alphabetized list of mental health providers and services in Sterling. It takes a healthy person to say, “I need some help with this.”

Centennial Mental Health—970-522-4392
211 W. Main St., Sterling, CO

Life Spoken Counseling—970-571-5336
Rhonda Osborne, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
142 S. Campbell, Suite 500, Holyoke, CO 80734

Maria Moellenberg, LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapy)—970-332-5907
316 Main St., Wray, CO

New Pathways to Wellness & Recovery—970-526-6577
216 N 3rd St., Sterling, CO

Newstart Therapy—970-768-5426
Marta Wells, MA, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
400 Chestnut St., Sterling, CO
Christian counseling for children, teens, families – Certified in EMDR for trauma recovery

Northeast Colorado Family Counseling Center, LLC—970-526-2123
Donna Bishop Davis, MA, LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapy)
228 S. 3rd St., Suite #1, Sterling, CO Specializes in relationships, trauma and art therapy, individuals, couples, families, and groups

Northern Colorado Behavioral Health—970-425-4715
Dr. Robert Segerstrom, Ed.D. (Doctorate in Education)
601 W. Main St., Suite 1, Sterling, CO
All ages – Individual & Couples

Northeastern Junior College—970-521-6676
Advising and supportive services for all NJC students

NuLeaf Counseling—720-507-4994
Rachelle Buchanan LPC, (Licensed Professional Counselor) LAC (Licensed Addiction
Counselor), RPT (Registered Physical Therapist)
1402 South 3rd Avenue, Sterling, CO

RE-1 Valley Schools—970-522-0792
School-based services for all students; Contact the building principal, your child’s teacher, or the
Office of Student Services: 970-522-0792
For more information: www.re1valleyschools.org – Menu – About Us – Social Emotional
Learning in RE-1
Dr. Lois M. Christiansen, M.A., Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist—970-466-1119

Rhino Wellness Center—970-522-0796
Chris Swenson, LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapy)
118 Main St., Suite 203, Sterling, CO

St. Raphael Counseling—970-520-9064
Michelle Long, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Faith-based

Anita Scarbrough, MA (Masters of Arts)—970-526-2861
118 Main Street Suite 200, Sterling, CO
Christian counseling for children and adults

UCHealth – Sterling Primary Care—970-522-7266
Dr. Dianna Haas, Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
620 Iris Drive, Sterling, CO

Help is just down the street, and most of us know when we need to pick up the phone, make the call, and get an appointment. Whether you need a little boost or an opportunity to work on issues accumulated over the years, counseling from licensed professionals is available.

Until the next time: Live while you live