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Dr. Lois Winchell

At a glance

Experience
23 years
Based in
Colorado
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistColorado

Dr. Lois Winchell, CO Psychologist PSY.0001809

Experienced Colorado psychologist for life changes

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
Psychologist Colorado PSY.0001809

NPI1063193019

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  • Practical coping strategies
  • LGBT related support
  • Trauma informed care

About Lois

Dr. Lois Winchell welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship hurts, parenting strain, or trauma. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps they can take. Her tone is supportive and direct, aimed at helping someone start feeling steadier and more capable.

Winchell is a Colorado psychologist with 23 years of experience. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about coping, intimacy, grief, addiction concerns, and identity questions related to LGBT issues. The work is collaborative - she listens first and helps shape goals that matter to each person.

In sessions she helps people name patterns that get in the way and then tries out changes that fit their daily life. This can include short-term strategies for stress and anxiety, and paced work when trauma or grief needs more time. She also supports people facing career strain, anger, eating concerns, and attention challenges.

Her practice pays attention to family-related struggles such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family concerns, and communication breakdowns. She also addresses first responder stress, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to intellectual disability or autism spectrum differences.

Dr. Winchell asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. People should confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they fit their needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How Dr. Winchell Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Dr. Winchell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure work online. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood problems; it teaches simple tools to manage symptoms day to day. Another approach emphasizes gradual, paced work for trauma and grief, helping people process difficult experiences at a rate they can handle.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to each person's goals, tries different methods when needed, and checks in about what is helping. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on the client's needs, preferences, and progress.

Because the original biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those are helpful. It also lets someone continue therapy while relocating within the region. Licensed professionals aim to match format and pace to each client's daily life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Dr. Winchell works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is the general therapy style or approach?

The approach is collaborative and evidence-based, focusing on practical changes and coping skills. She treats clients as experts in their own lives and helps set clear, manageable goals.

How much experience does this clinician have?

Dr. Winchell has 23 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and related settings.

What credentials and where is this therapist located?

She is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001809 and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported and is international care available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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