Mary Avant
Licensed Professional counselor candidate
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate - LPCC.0025347 Colorado
Perinatal Mental Health Trained
EMDR Training In Progress
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Trauma-informed approaches like:
EMDR
Narrative Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
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Available in-person in Colorado Springs and online across Colorado.
Intake Session: $150
Weekly 50 Minute Session: $120
My Journey to Becoming a Therapist…
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own life-changing experience in therapy, particularly after becoming a mom. I realized the profound impact that compassionate support can have on healing and growth, and this experience inspired me to help others in the same way I was helped.
I believe that healing happens in connection, and I’m honored to walk alongside my clients as they uncover their inner strength, engage in personal growth, and rewrite their stories.
When I am not doing therapy...
When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll find me spending time with my husband and daughter, taking walks with my dogs, and reading books. I also enjoy listening to podcasts, watching scary movies, dancing, traveling, and connecting with friends.
I have a serious love for coffee, and I have a major sweet tooth.
It takes courage.
Having the courage to reach out for therapy is a big step. And once you decide you’re ready, searching through pages of therapist can feel overwhelming enough to make you wonder if it’s worth it.
With a background in journalism, I’ve always been drawn to listening to people’s stories. Now, as a therapist, I provide a space where you can share yours, the good and the bad, while gaining deeper self-awareness and emotional resilience.
I’ll help you develop practical coping skills, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and take action toward the life you envision. You are the expert on you, and I consider it a privilege to be part of your journey.
In our work together, you’ll find a warm, welcoming space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. Whether you’re facing life transitions, emotional struggles, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to support you with empathy and evidence based approaches.
I believe you already carry the knowledge and resources within you to create the life you want, and my role is simply to help you find the path toward fulfillment and empowerment. Along the way, we may even share a laugh—because healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time.
I believe that the trust and safety we build in our sessions can serve as a model for healthy relationships in your life outside of therapy.
Healing can help you find your way back to yourself. Therapy isn’t about becoming the woman you were before motherhood. It’s about finding a sense of yourself within who you are becoming.
As you work through this season, you may begin to notice that you’re not just getting better at managing the demands around you—you’re understanding yourself differently. The anxiety may feel less consuming. The overwhelm may not dictate your entire day. You may begin to recognize what you need, put words to what you’re feeling, and feel more confident navigating the changes that motherhood brought.
Together, we’ll create a space for all of it. Without judgment, shame, or the pressure to have motherhood figured out. My hope is that you leave therapy feeling more connected to yourself. Not because life suddenly becomes easy, but because you have a deeper understanding of yourself and the tools to meet what comes next.
What to Expect
First, we’ll have a consultation call to assess whether we’re a suitable match for working together. I’ll ask about the reasons you’re reaching out at this time, your current challenges, and your objectives for therapy.
During the intake session, you’ll discuss your desired goals and outcomes for therapy, and I will outline approaches to help you achieve them. I regard the therapeutic relationship as a sacred space, and I aim to create an environment where clients can freely express themselves in each session.
Therapy must encompass seriousness while also allowing for moments of laughter. It’s a journey filled with ups and downs, and every individual deserves guided support for a fulfilling experience. Each person has a unique story worth sharing and the potential to be rewritten. Sessions are client-focused, and I strive to be flexible and creative in tailoring the experience to your needs and desires. The goal is to collaborate strategically to help you grow and thrive in your life.
Healing that lasts.
You knew becoming a mother would change your life. You just didn’t realize how much it could change you.
Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss can bring a kind of change that reaches into every part of your life. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by the constant demands of parenting. Maybe your mood feels different than it used to, and you’re struggling with anxiety, sadness, or irritability. Maybe you are looking at life and wondering where you went in the middle of becoming someone’s mother.
You don’t have to minimize these changes just because motherhood is something you wanted. You can love your baby deeply and still feel overwhelmed. You can be grateful and still grieve. You can want this life and still miss the person you were before it changed.
I take a person-centered approach to therapy, utilizing practices such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR. I also have a special passion for supporting individuals through pregnancy and postpartum transitions.
You don’t have to figure out who you are in this new season alone. You are allowed to take care of yourself, too. Let’s begin there.
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE IN COLORADO