I call myself a “Parentologist” because my entire career has been dedicated to work with parents.
I’m a licensed therapist, parenting educator, coach, speaker, and writer in Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado. As a mom of three and a stepmom of three more, I understand the complexities of family life. I see parenthood as a developmental stage in the parent’s life and I work to bring out a parent’s best self with heart and skills to raise children in an emotionally healthy environment.
Let’s embark on a journey to deeper, more fulfilling relationships with those you love that will reignite your spark and help you embrace a more vibrant, fully alive version of yourself.
Finding the right therapist doesn’t have to be hard
You had a dream about how sweet and happy your family would be and it’s not turning out like you expected.
You are living with a divorcing, divorced, or blended family and want to make sure that your kids are OK.
You want to protect the mental health of your kids but worry that you’re part of the problem.
You really thought that by this stage in your life, you would have more peace and calm on the inside.
You have ‘tweens and teens and think your family could be closer.
You can hardly believe your kids are this old already and you’re not sure you’ve done enough to prepare them for the real world.
You were determined to do it differently than your parents, but here you are, hearing their words spill out of your mouth.
You take care of everyone else, but forget to be gentle with yourself.
Are Your Kids Okay? Having a son (who was REALLY hard to parent as a teen!) who is also a Marriage and Family Therapist offers us the unique opportunity to work together and help parents safeguard their tweens’ and teens’ mental health, especially during divorce.
Together, we present to parents, and mental health professionals about “Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Teens.”
Absolutely! While many of my clients are mothers, I work with all parents and caregivers who want to build stronger family relationships. Fathers, grandparents, and other primary caregivers are warmly welcomed.
Many clients start seeing positive changes within 8-12 sessions, but the length of therapy varies based on your goals and situation. Some clients find short-term work (3-4 months) gives them the tools they need, while others benefit from longer support. We’ll regularly check in on your progress and adjust our approach to best serve your needs.
Yes! While family therapy can be valuable, significant positive changes can happen by working with just the parents. By shifting your own patterns and responses, you can create ripple effects that improve family dynamics, even if your children aren’t ready or willing to participate in therapy directly.
Estrangement is painful, and you’re not alone in this experience. We can work together to process your grief, examine patterns that may have contributed to the distance, and develop strategies for potential reconciliation when appropriate. Whether reconciliation is possible or not, therapy can help you find peace and move forward in a healthy way.
How to Get Started
I care deeply about quality of service. Let’s have a good, old-fashioned chat and see if I’m the right fit for what you need. I offer a complimentary 25-minute Zoom discovery call. If you choose to move forward, you can schedule your first online or in-person therapy session. So easy. 😊
Stutzman Consulting, LLC has a deep commitment to promoting inclusion and the affirmation of diverse identities. I place a high value on the dignity and worth of all people. I embrace the richness brought by identities and expressions at the intersections of ethnicity, race, nationality, sexual/affectional orientation, gender, size, age, physical and mental abilities, religion/spirituality, socioeconomic status, and immigration status. In this spirit, I strive to foster cultural humility and support the mental health and well-being of my clients.
The best way to find out if we’re a fit to work together is to have a good old-fashioned conversation. I offer 25-minute complimentary, no-pressure chats so we can meet each other. On our call, I’ll ask you questions about your goals and be honest about whether I can help. If we both think it’s a good fit, you can schedule your first online or in-person therapy session. So easy.
I look forward to talking with you!
Most Sunday mornings, my goal is to share stories from the heart, and thoughts about parenting, relationships, and self-awareness. I will also keep you posted about upcoming events and courses.
I promise not to overload your inbox and I will never (ever) share your email. I take this space very seriously, so my promise to you is always be transparent and speak straight from my heart, as open and honest as I know how to be.
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At this time, I am only licensed as a therapist within the state of Colorado. However! If you are a parent looking for help, I can offer virtual parent coaching. Fill out the form below and let me know what you are looking for. I’ll get back to you soon!