About
Their team of therapists, led by Clinical Director Alice Boertje, specialize in EMDR, CBT, Narrative focused trauma care, third-culture/cross-culture care, DBT, and art therapy. They provide ongoing groups for support and have an onsite therapy dog named Arwen who can be present in sessions upon request. Formation Counseling Center serves individuals and families aged 6 and above, addressing various issues such as anxiety, emotional disturbance, and trauma. Their location is 130 East Monument Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, and they offer in-person and virtual sessions.
Insurance & payment
Formation Counseling Center accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, TRICARE, TriWest, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, and is out of network for other insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $185 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Play Therapy
Play therapy provides a safe and developmentally appropriate way for children ages 6 and older to express emotions, process difficult experiences, and build the skills needed to navigate relationships and challenges.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling provides a space where partners can slow down, understand one another more deeply, and work through patterns that may be creating distance, conflict, or disconnection.
Family Therapy
Family therapy helps families work through a variety of issues, such as communication breakdowns and behavioral problems in children, by developing effective coping strategies and improving relationships.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals (ages 15+) to explore their thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, develop coping skills, and move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
Group Therapy
Group therapy is a type of therapy where multiple people with similar issues or concerns come together to work on their individual goals and receive support from one another.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy treatment that is proven to be effective in addressing trauma by reprocessing traumatic memories in a way that reduces their intensity and emotional impact.