CO Psychologist PSY.0001809 professional credentials
English languages
Practical skill-building
Trauma-informed care
Strengths-based work
About Lois
Dr. Lois Winchell helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next step. She focuses on building self esteem and addressing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the impact of trauma. Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life while offering steady, practical support. Dr. Winchell practices in Colorado and brings 23 years of professional experience to sessions.
She begins by listening to what matters most to a person and identifying strengths to build on. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused so people leave with clear next steps. The work often includes learning ways to manage stress, skills for handling difficult feelings, and strategies to improve communication with others.
Dr. Winchell supports people facing a range of challenges such as parenting strain, grief, intimacy-related concerns, addiction, and career stress. She also has experience with issues tied to identity, including LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and attachment or adoption-related questions. Her background includes many years helping people affected by trauma and abuse.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Dr. Winchell helps clients test new ways of coping between meetings and notice what works. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and values the small changes that add up over time.
Her credential is CO Psychologist PSY.0001809, which reflects licensure in Colorado. People interested in starting are asked to use the site's continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Approaches that build confidence and coping
Dr. Winchell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and strengthened self esteem. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing practices, pacing difficult tasks, and breaking problems into manageable steps. These tools are useful when feeling overwhelmed or when everyday demands feel too heavy.
Another approach centers on processing the effects of trauma and abuse in a step-by-step way that reduces distress and improves daily functioning. Work here often includes learning to notice triggers, try new responses, and practice safer ways of relating to others. This approach can help with relationship strain, grief, and emotional reactivity.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match each person’s schedule and goals.
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
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and self esteem concerns among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She centers sessions on the client’s strengths and helps set clear, achievable goals. Conversations focus on practical skills and coping strategies to use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Dr. Winchell brings 23 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Colorado and holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0001809.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.