- Strengths focused
- Evidence based
- Collaborative care
About Lois
Dr. Lois Winchell welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life’s demands. She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ issues. Dr. Winchell frames the first steps around what each person hopes to change and where they already have strengths to build on.
She values a straightforward, respectful style. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and honest conversation. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, identify patterns that get in the way, and practice new ways of coping between meetings.
With 23 years of professional experience, Dr. Winchell has supported people through trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. She also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment, and problems that come from blended family situations.
Dr. Winchell holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0001809, and she practices in Colorado. Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on building practical skills while honoring personal strengths.
She emphasizes collaborative work so goals feel meaningful and realistic. If someone wants clear guidance, a steady presence, and techniques they can use day to day, Dr. Winchell centers sessions on those aims.
Practical approaches for online therapy and change
Dr. Winchell uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, stress, and relationship problems. One approach focuses on identifying patterns that keep problems going and practicing new coping skills; this helps with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress by breaking things into small, manageable steps. Another emphasis is on trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety and pacing, helping people process difficult memories and learn skills to reduce reactivity and overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to set clear goals, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust methods as progress is seen. Clients are involved in choosing what to try and how quickly to move forward.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in sessions when needed. It also lets people continue work on coping skills and relationship patterns from wherever they are, while keeping the focus on practical steps that support everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, parenting struggles, and LGBTQ related concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
The style is practical and collaborative, with clear goals and simple strategies. Sessions emphasize talking through problems, noticing patterns, and trying new coping skills between meetings.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 23 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relationship issues.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0001809 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.