Serving Southern Colorado
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
IT CANNOT BE OVERSTATED: IT MATTERS THAT PEOPLE MATTER
Our Amazing Clinical Team
Laura Reinert, PsyD
Amanda McBeain, MS Psych
Adam Jeffryes, MA LPC
Dr. Reinert is a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist who is bilingual in Spanish and English. She has seven years of experience in offering talk therapy and in conducting psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. She specializes in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxie
Dr. Reinert is a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist who is bilingual in Spanish and English. She has seven years of experience in offering talk therapy and in conducting psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. She specializes in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. In addition, Dr. Reinert has a background working with the forensic population to help them improve the quality of their life and community reintegration. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, Motivational Interviewing and Humanistic/Existential Psychology. In 2014, she received her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University/California School of Forensic Studies.
Adam Jeffryes, MA LPC
Amanda McBeain, MS Psych
Adam Jeffryes, MA LPC
Adam is a licensed Professional Counselor. He utilizes different approaches and modalities so clients can experience growth while engaging in counseling. Adam specializes in Schema Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Existential and Music Therapies. He is a graduate of Adams State University with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Amanda McBeain, MS Psych
Amanda McBeain, MS Psych
Alexandra Benavidez-Duran Doctoral Candidate
Amanda recently completed her Masters of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Forensics from Grand Canyon University. Prior to this, she received a Bachelors of Science from Colorado State University Pueblo, in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Ms. McBeain has been working with those on the autism spectrum as a behavio
Amanda recently completed her Masters of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Forensics from Grand Canyon University. Prior to this, she received a Bachelors of Science from Colorado State University Pueblo, in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Ms. McBeain has been working with those on the autism spectrum as a behavioral technician, providing behavioral therapy for those in need, for the last 3 years. She is striving to grow in the field of psychology by broadening her horizons in family, marriage, and couples therapy. Amanda is passionate about helping individuals and couples better understand themselves, as well as their partners and family members.
Alexandra Benavidez-Duran Doctoral Candidate
Alexandra Benavidez-Duran Doctoral Candidate
Alexandra Benavidez-Duran Doctoral Candidate
Alexandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctoral Candidate. She is pursuing her Doctorate in Psychology and has a wealth of clinical expertise. Alexandra is able to assess and effectively treat a variety of mental health issues that affect so many people in our community. She emphasizes a solution focused and strength based approach to therapy.
Darce DeWitt-Doctoral Candidate
Alexandra Benavidez-Duran Doctoral Candidate
Darce DeWitt-Doctoral Candidate
Darce is a Registered Psychotherapist and Doctoral Candidate. She specializes in trauma informed therapy and provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for her clients. EMDR is a specialized treatment that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress of disturbing and traumatic life experiences.
Kimberlee Montoya, MSW
Alexandra Benavidez-Duran Doctoral Candidate
Darce DeWitt-Doctoral Candidate
Kimberlee received her Masters of Social Work degree with an emphasis in family therapy and trauma informed care from Newman University. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo. She has experience working with hard to serve clientele and utilizes modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Stre
Kimberlee received her Masters of Social Work degree with an emphasis in family therapy and trauma informed care from Newman University. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo. She has experience working with hard to serve clientele and utilizes modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Strengths based, Humanistic/Experiential, and a spiritual approach to work with clientele.
Jessy Hainbach
Abigail Bensko, M.A. LPCC
Jessy Hainbach
Jessy is a graduate student at Adams State University. She is currently working towards her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her passion lies in helping others and meeting clients where they are so they can work towards holistic wellbeing. She has been in the mental health field for 6 years, and has experience
Jessy is a graduate student at Adams State University. She is currently working towards her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her passion lies in helping others and meeting clients where they are so they can work towards holistic wellbeing. She has been in the mental health field for 6 years, and has experience with adults from diverse backgrounds. She has experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered therapy. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2012. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and snowboarding in the great outdoors of Colorado with her husband and their two dogs.
Glenn Anderson
Abigail Bensko, M.A. LPCC
Jessy Hainbach
Glenn is graduate student intern with Capella University. He is currently obtaining his Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy. He has a Bachelors of Science from the University of Maryland College Park in Criminal Justice. Glenn specializes in Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy. Glenn works hard to establish a safe and product
Glenn is graduate student intern with Capella University. He is currently obtaining his Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy. He has a Bachelors of Science from the University of Maryland College Park in Criminal Justice. Glenn specializes in Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy. Glenn works hard to establish a safe and productive therapeutic environment that allows clients to tell their stories, recognize their strengths, and re-author alternative outcomes by constructing positive solutions. Glenn's collaborative approach instills hope and motivation for clients that allows for their desired behavioral change.
Abigail Bensko, M.A. LPCC
Abigail Bensko, M.A. LPCC
Abigail Bensko, M.A. LPCC
Abigail recently completed her Masters of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Prior to this, she received a Bachelors of Arts from Colorado State University Pueblo, in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Mrs. Bensko has previous experience working with many forms of mental illness, substance abuse, and
Abigail recently completed her Masters of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Prior to this, she received a Bachelors of Arts from Colorado State University Pueblo, in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Mrs. Bensko has previous experience working with many forms of mental illness, substance abuse, and domestic violence. She works with youth and adolescents, individuals, families and couples providing effective therapy. Abigail also specializes in trauma informed treatments and brain-based therapy. Abigail is passionate about helping others find success and happiness.
Kaylene Larimore, MSW
Bradley Thorsen, Psychotherapist
Bradley Thorsen, Psychotherapist
Kaylene is a registered psychotherapist who received her master’s degree in social work from Newman University. She has experience with utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She focuses on a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, t
Kaylene is a registered psychotherapist who received her master’s degree in social work from Newman University. She has experience with utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She focuses on a non-authoritative approach that allows clients to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, they will discover their own solutions. She listens without judgement and acknowledges the client’s experiences. She encourages and supports the client and guides the therapeutic process without interrupting or interfering with the client’s process of self-discovery.
Bradley Thorsen, Psychotherapist
Bradley Thorsen, Psychotherapist
Bradley Thorsen, Psychotherapist
Bradley is a dedicated clinician and focuses on creating personalized therapeutic experiences and interventions to create positive growth for each client. He is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Music Therapy and Experiential Therapies. Bradley received a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Arkansas Tech University.
Julia Vargas
Bradley Thorsen, Psychotherapist
Megan Hightower, LPC
Julia is a graduate student at Adams State University working towards her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She has experience working with all populations and during her undergraduate studies
Julia is a graduate student at Adams State University working towards her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She has experience working with all populations and during her undergraduate studies emphasized working with the youth population. She recognizes the importance of talk therapy and her passion is to help clients discover their personal strengths to guide their solutions. Her goal is to help clients maintain a healthier and happier lifestyle as well as guide the personal change clients strive for.
Megan Hightower, LPC
Megan Hightower, LPC
Megan Hightower, LPC
Megan is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about working with clients to create their "life worth living."
She graduated from University of the Rockies with a masters degree in mental health counseling in 2014.
Megan believes that all clients are capable of change and that, while change is rarely easy, the effort it ta
Megan is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about working with clients to create their "life worth living."
She graduated from University of the Rockies with a masters degree in mental health counseling in 2014.
Megan believes that all clients are capable of change and that, while change is rarely easy, the effort it takes to see results is worth it. She utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to work with her clients. This methodology uses components from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) paired with mindfulness and acceptance to help clients improve their quality of life. Megan is happy to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are motivated to work collaboratively to address their needs with targeted strategies.
Richard Locke, LPC
Megan Hightower, LPC
Richard Locke, LPC
Richard graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Administration from Northern Michigan University in 1997. He earned a Masters of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2013. Richard has been a mental health therapist since 2013 and primarily working in inpatient hospitals and community men
Richard graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Administration from Northern Michigan University in 1997. He earned a Masters of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2013. Richard has been a mental health therapist since 2013 and primarily working in inpatient hospitals and community mental health organizations. He has worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds and age ranges who have been diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, Psychotic and/or personality disorders. Richard utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as primary therapeutic approaches. He facilitates specialized groups in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and also Schema Therapy. Additionally, Richard adheres to motivational interviewing and strength based and solution focused approaches to therapeutic interventions.
Erin Boylan, LPC
Megan Hightower, LPC
Richard Locke, LPC
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with 10 years experience in the mental health field. She graduated from Naropa University in 2016 with a Master of Art degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy. Erin utilizes an integrative approach pulling from Art Therapy, Multicultural Counseling, DBT, Jun
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with 10 years experience in the mental health field. She graduated from Naropa University in 2016 with a Master of Art degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy. Erin utilizes an integrative approach pulling from Art Therapy, Multicultural Counseling, DBT, Jungian Psychology, Existentialism, and Trauma-Informed Practices. While she is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA population, trauma, and women’s issues, she has experience helping people reach their goals across age ranges, genders, cultures, and diagnoses.
Laura Maines Cortez, MSW
Laura Maines Cortez, MSW
Laura Maines Cortez, MSW
Laura is a Registered Psychotherapist. She has a Master's degree in Social Work and enjoys working in the field of counseling. Laura earned her masters degree from Colorado State University, Ft. Collins. She primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help her clients achieve their goals. Laura has experience in treating domestic violence, anger management, anxiety and depression.
John Garcia, LPCC
Laura Maines Cortez, MSW
Laura Maines Cortez, MSW
John is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and has his National Counselor Certification. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Spanish from Colorado State University- Pueblo in 2008. He completed his Masters of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2015. John has worked in the me
John is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and has his National Counselor Certification. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Spanish from Colorado State University- Pueblo in 2008. He completed his Masters of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2015. John has worked in the mental health field over 9 years and has experience with adults in multiple areas including Anxiety/Depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. He has experience in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. His passion is assisting clients from diverse backgrounds work to develop methods and coping skills to understand and overcome current issues and barriers as well as be prepared for future stressors. John works with clients with a variety of theoretical techniques and interventions in order to assist in managing irrational decision making, focusing on goals, and managing stress.
Our Wonderful Support Staff
Jen Hallam - Marketing Director
Kim Colbert - Executive Assistant
Kim Colbert - Executive Assistant
Jen is My Therapy Matters' Marketing Director and Business Manager. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Utah. She has previously served as the Marketing Director for multiple organizations including international businesses. Jen brings a creative perspective that enhances the clinical and administrative services provided by My Therapy Matters.
Kim Colbert - Executive Assistant
Kim Colbert - Executive Assistant
Kim Colbert - Executive Assistant
Kim holds an associate's
degree in Veterinary Science. In 2015 she and her family moved to Pueblo where she took over as president of the family business as a Federal Postal Contractor. She has an extensive customer service background as well as strong community volunteer experience. She will be a strong point of contact for existing and potential clients.
Victoria Vialpando-Quality Assurance Specialist
Victoria Vialpando-Quality Assurance Specialist
Victoria Vialpando-Quality Assurance Specialist
Victoria holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Administration from Adams State University. She has an extensive customer service background working in the healthcare industry. She has exceptional managerial and organizational skills. Victoria brings great energy and positivity to the workplace.
Luke Hallam - Office Support
Victoria Vialpando-Quality Assurance Specialist
Victoria Vialpando-Quality Assurance Specialist
Luke is a hard-working, determined freshman in high school, eager to hone his professional skills. Luke offers support to the office staff and does the heavy lifting with a smile on his face. Luke enjoys playing football, soccer, video games and hiking, and swimming. He can make an amazing homemade alfredo sauce too!
Our Therapy
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationships
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples and families who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with the couple or family and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
Financial Information
Fees and methods of payment
Initial Sessions
The initial session is an opportunity to see if our services match your needs. Generally each session is one hour and is 120.00 dollars.
Subsequent Sessions
On-going therapy sessions are focused on your individualized treatment goals. These sessions are typically 50 minutes and are 90.00 dollars.
Methods of Payment
We accept Credit Cards, PayPal, Checks and Cash. My Therapy Matters also accepts: Medicaid, Kaiser, ParkCare Plus, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United, Bright Health and other insurances.