Professional Counseling: Support for Your Mental and Emotional Health
At Alpha Center, we understand that true wellness includes mental and emotional health. Life can be challenging, and you don’t have to navigate difficult times on your own. Since 2016, Alpha Center in Fort Collins has proudly offered Professional Counseling services to support our community through life’s complexities.
Alpha Center's counseling services
Like all of Alpha Center’s services, counseling sessions are free and up to six sessions are available to you. These sessions may be individual or as a couple. No insurance is required, nor is insurance billed as our services are covered by donations through the generosity of our community.
Our counseling approach (6 free sessions) is primarily a solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), offered in a confidential space designed to encourage, support and empower. Clients should expect to receive the following:
- A Collaborative Relationship: Counselor and client will work together to understand current problems and roadblocks, while also formulating a plan for future flourishing.
- Navigating Life Transitions: Getting support during major changes like job loss, grief, separation, or starting a family.
- Developing Coping Skills: Building resilience to manage stress, anxiety, and general difficult life circumstances tailored to your personal strengths.
Alpha Center's counseling team
Dr. Mike Anderson
LMFT
Mike specializes in: Crisis, Couples counseling, Faith-based issues, Spiritual direction, Relational Difficulty, Trauma
Layla Malander,
MDiv, mf
Layla specializes in: Women’s Issues, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Life Coaching, Family Conflict, Marital Counseling
Commitment to inclusivity
Alpha Center welcomes and serves everyone with respect and dignity. You do not have to be a Christian to attend counseling at Alpha Center, and religion does not have to be a part of your appointment unless you desire it to be.
We serve all individuals regardless of religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, immigration status, or age.
cancellation Policies
If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact the center at least 48 hours prior.
Multiple no-shows may make you ineligible for future counseling services.
Patient testimonials
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"[I appreciated ] the reassurance that my visit is normal, okay, and that there are resources for me. Very impactful visit today! :)" -Recent STI Patient
"I felt extremely comfortable the entire time. Thank you for all you provide and not pressuring me to make a decision today."
"I get tested regularly now because I am able to get it for free and without judgment" -Recent STI Patient
"I loved knowing that this place is a safe place to talk about options" -Recent Pregnancy Patient
"I enjoyed my visit- thank you for making me feel like I matter <3" Recent STI Patient
"I have been seen by Alpha Center for about 7 years now, and I cannot thank them enough. While I don't share the specific faith they do, I have only ever been treated with kindness, respect, and love from the staff."
"Their services are free, which is such a gift financially. I was able to go to several therapy sessions and get free testing. I recommend this place to anyone."