Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Durango, CO

I believe that you deserve to be your happiest, healthiest, and most empowered self.

Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting and vulnerable step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to begin. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with adults ages 25 to 85, bringing a long, richly lived life experience that allows me to meet you with steadiness, perspective, and compassion. My approach is grounded in unconditional positive regard—I believe you are worthy of respect and understanding exactly as you are. I can’t fix anyone, but I am very good at helping people heal themselves from the wounds life brings and to navigate the changes that shape us all.

Welcome! I am a Latina, bilingual therapist based in Denver, CO passionate about trauma-informed care. I was born and raised on the border in El Paso, Texas. I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Denver following an academic career at Johns Hopkins where I majored in psychology and public health and received a Master of Health Science in Public Health.

I have worked at various levels of care (outpatient, IOP, and PHP) and have experience with several populations including: Latinx, unhoused youth, and youth experiencing first episode psychosis.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals navigating trauma, neurodivergence, substance use, relationship and marital challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ populations. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based interventions, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Therapy is always tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

In life, we often face challenges. Sometimes we can handle them. Other times we can feel overwhelmed and unprepared. Knoel Hendrick has an appreciation for the resiliency that each one of us have within ourselves. She believes that we have the strength and sometimes even the tools we need within ourselves to move beyond the pain and hurt. She feels passionate about helping develop tools and skills within her clients that help them feel empowered and encouraged to take their next steps. Knoel feels like no one should go through difficult times alone. She enjoys walking along side her clients during the difficult times. She also loves creating personal development plans with her clients to help them to accomplish their dreams. Knoel always starts where the client is. She is dedicated to her clients’ personal and professional growth and loves seeing her clients reach their fullest potential. She uses her strong skill of empathy, listening and the ability to understand where her clients are coming from to connect with her clients.

Knoel Hendrick works to help clients seeking support for a number of reasons including:

Individual: depression, anxiety, sleep, stress reduction, grief, self- care, self- esteem, boundaries, spiritual or religious issues, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and major depression

Adolescent: self-worth, anxiety, depression, and bullying issues (Including cyber- bullying)

Relationship & Couples: pre-marital counseling, couples counseling, and communication skills, boundaries, co-dependency, conflict resolution, and financial issues

Growth Oriented: career counseling, spiritual growth, and personal development

Knoel’s main approach to therapy is Christian counseling. She feels God has truly called us to thrive, but life happens. She can help you to thrive again. Call or email her for a time to begin getting better. Knoel is unique in that she will see folks in person, virtual, early morning and a few evening sessions. This is much more convenient than trying to get off of work to try to get to an appointment. Have you been struggling but just haven’t made the time to work through the pain you are feeling? Contact Knoel and get started today. The sooner you start, the sooner you will start feeling better.

Knoel Hendrick earned her undergraduate degree in social work from Auburn University and her Master’s from Southern University at New Orleans. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has a diverse background of experience within the field of social work. She has worked in a pediatric office in behavioral health, juvenile detention and foster care, hospitals, specialty mental health clinics, special education, leadership development, and hospice. Knoel has worked with individuals, couples and groups. She has worked with children, teens, adults and older adults. Knoel utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and Christian counseling.

Knoel grew up in the South but arrived in Colorado as soon as she could. She considers Colorado her home, since she has been here for over 16 years. She loves living in Colorado and fell in love with the people. She has been married for 28 years to her soul mate and feels so blessed to share life together with her husband. To contact Knoel email her at [email protected] or call her at 303.916.5192 to schedule an appointment.

Our sessions will begin at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I specialize in an integrative, holistic approach to depression, anxiety, trauma, and coping with life challenges. My therapeutic approach blends humanistic, mindfulness, somatic work, deep spiritual inquiry, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each client’s unique experiences.