We, at Calming Presence Counseling, are offering Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling & Family Counseling sessions, with a personalized and holistic support element.

We aim to create results through one-on-one, conjoint and online sessions to positively impact the lives of our clients.

Learn to become a calming presence for yourself and those around you

ABOUT

Leif Peterson, LPC, NCC

Owner of CPC

Early traumas in my own life, including becoming paralyzed when I was 17 yrs. old, contributed to my interest in finding out how people get through life's most difficult moments. As a professional counselor, I have a genuine interest in people's stories and do not judge their past or current challenges,

ABOUT

Leif Peterson, LPC, NCC

Owner of CPC

Early traumas in my own life, including becoming paralyzed when I was 17 yrs. old, contributed to my interest in finding out how people get through life's most difficult moments. As a professional counselor, I have a genuine interest in people's stories and do not judge their past or current challenges,

EDUCATION

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, M.A. in Counseling and Human Services, 2017

EXPERIENCE

I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS).

SPECIALTIES

Adults, Adolescents, and Children 10 and above Individuals, Couples, and Families

Mental health conditions do not discriminate (and neither do we).
They can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social status, physical ability or a variety of other circumstances.

OUR SERVICES

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Individual counseling, also known as one-on-one therapy or psychotherapy, is a confidential and collaborative process where individuals work with a trained mental health professional…

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COUPLE'S COUNSELING

Couples counseling, or relationship therapy (we do not assume your relationship involves only 2 people and are happy to work with polyamorous relationships), is a therapeutic service…

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FAMILY COUNSELING

In a way, all counseling is family counseling. Family is our first contact with the world. We learn what to expect from the world based on how our family members interacted with us and each other.

SPECIALTIES

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Calming Presence Counseling takes pride in forming relationships with other mental health professionals, as well as the community.  Having a network of connections in the community helps us to serve you better, so all your dimensions of wellness can be addressed.  Please read through some of the recommendations provided by other mental health professionals in the community about our providers.

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CONTACT US

in case of emergency

Calming Presence Counseling does not provide emergency services, so if you feel in danger from yourself or others, please call 911. If you want to talk with your provider urgently, before your next scheduled appointment, you can email (admin@calmingpresencecounseling.com) or call (719-331-5463) the office and your provider will get back to you within 48 hrs.  Providers do not respond to calls, emails or text outside of their working hours to protect their own mental health.  If you have a mental health crisis outside of working hours.

Please contact the crisis services listed here:  

Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255,
Text “TALK” to 38255,
https://coloradocrisisservices.org.

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