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Sara Cole

Psychologist | Counseling

Dr. Sara Cole is a psychologist practicing in Greeley, Colorado. Dr. Cole specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Cole evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Cole because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
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19 years Experience
Sara Cole
  • Greeley, Colorado
  • University of Northern Colorado
  • Accepting new patients

How do you get rid of post traumatic stress?

Hello, Thank you for reaching out. I recommend, depending on the level of PTSD you are experiencing, I would do talk therapy or find a provider that can do EMDR for PTSD. Sara READ MORE
Hello,

Thank you for reaching out. I recommend, depending on the level of PTSD you are experiencing, I would do talk therapy or find a provider that can do EMDR for PTSD.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC, CFRC

How can I control my emotions in the moment?

Hello,

I suggest learning mindfulness techniques and being present to be in the moment.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC, CFRC

What is a natural remedy for panic attacks?

You can learn how to practice mindful meditation

Sara Cole LPC CACIII NCC

Can you stay on antidepressants for life?

Yes, typically you can stay on antidepressants for life, but I would recommend discussing this with your primary care physician to get a full understanding of the medications and READ MORE
Yes, typically you can stay on antidepressants for life, but I would recommend discussing this with your primary care physician to get a full understanding of the medications and how they are with the rest of your health.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III

Does counseling work for anxiety?

Yes, it does help with anxiety. Most of the time much better than any medications.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III

What kind of therapy is used to treat depression?

Most of the time talk therapy is a good way to treat depression. Finding a therapist that you can open up to and talk to is positive. Sometimes medication therapy is also necessary Sara READ MORE
Most of the time talk therapy is a good way to treat depression. Finding a therapist that you can open up to and talk to is positive. Sometimes medication therapy is also necessary

Sara Cole LPC CACIII NCC

What happens if anxiety is left untreated?

Anxiety presents differently in all individuals so it really could be different. It could go away on its own, be something you learn to manage on your own or become debilitating. READ MORE
Anxiety presents differently in all individuals so it really could be different. It could go away on its own, be something you learn to manage on your own or become debilitating. I am not sure how you feel about your anxiety level now and the level it unpairs your life. I think when it starts to have a large impact on your life you should try and figure out resources or help to manage it better.

Sara Cole LPC CACIII NCC

Our recently adopted child keeps wetting the bed?

Has this child been with you for just a week? Although he is young, I am sure there have been traumatic events in his life and a lack of consistency and stability for him which READ MORE
Has this child been with you for just a week? Although he is young, I am sure there have been traumatic events in his life and a lack of consistency and stability for him which is a very good reason he is wetting the bed. I would suggest giving him some time, making sure it is not a medical issue and then if it still continues taking him to a play therapist to work through his life before being adopted.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

How can I calm my anxiety without medication?

Going to therapy is a good choice. Learning and practicing mindfulness is good as well.

Sara Cole, LPC CACIII NCC

What is the most common anxiety disorder in children?

Social anxiety order would be in crowds or going to school, generalized anxiety order is worry on a regular basis so it depends on his symptoms With way they are treated the READ MORE
Social anxiety order would be in crowds or going to school, generalized anxiety order is worry on a regular basis so it depends on his symptoms With way they are treated the same.

Sara Cole LPC CACIII NCC

How serious is ADHD?

It is not serious in the case of health risks. It may take some time to figure out what best works for him and how he is able to concentrate and cope with things, but it just means READ MORE
It is not serious in the case of health risks. It may take some time to figure out what best works for him and how he is able to concentrate and cope with things, but it just means a different way of learning.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

What happens when you come off antidepressants?

Hello, There are all sorts of things that can happen when you come off of antidepressants especially depending on how long you have taken them. You can feel electric shocks READ MORE
Hello,

There are all sorts of things that can happen when you come off of antidepressants especially depending on how long you have taken them. You can feel electric shocks which are uncomfortable, but not dangerous. You can also become much more depresses then you have ever felt and being able to recognize that is the most important part. I recommend that you talk with your doctor About discontinuing them and how to titrate off of them rather then just quit.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

What are the treatment options for seasonal affective disorder?

Hello, I would recommend talking with a therapist on a regular basis to develop coping skills and address the depression. Light therapy could also be very important for you READ MORE
Hello,

I would recommend talking with a therapist on a regular basis to develop coping skills and address the depression. Light therapy could also be very important for you and getting enough vitamin D.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

Are panic attacks dangerous for your health?

Hello, Panic attacks will not cause any health issues immediately. It may feel like it, but that is more of the anxiety taking over your body. I would recommend getting into READ MORE
Hello,

Panic attacks will not cause any health issues immediately. It may feel like it, but that is more of the anxiety taking over your body. I would recommend getting into some type of counseling to reduce the panic attacks and work through the anxiety.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

How do you deal with a binge eating disorder?

Hello,

My recommendation for treatment would be individual psychotherapy to discover what is driving the binge eating.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

How to fix our marriage and prevent divorce?

I would recommend marriage counseling to understand why she has asked for a divorce and what she is needing as well as discover what your needs are in the marriage. Sara Cole, READ MORE
I would recommend marriage counseling to understand why she has asked for a divorce and what she is needing as well as discover what your needs are in the marriage.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

Is depression a serious condition?

The answer you are looking for is dependent on how your depression is affecting you. It can be managed and be okay, so it is not always a serious condition. I would recommend finding READ MORE
The answer you are looking for is dependent on how your depression is affecting you. It can be managed and be okay, so it is not always a serious condition. I would recommend finding resources and support to work through your depression and also become educated about it.

Sara Cole, MS, LPC, CAC III, NCC

Is marriage counseling worthwhile soon after getting married?

Absolutely it makes sense to get counseling now. There is no set time but the fast you can learn to communicate and fight fair the better your marriage can be. Sara Cole LPC CACIII READ MORE
Absolutely it makes sense to get counseling now. There is no set time but the fast you can learn to communicate and fight fair the better your marriage can be.

Sara Cole LPC CACIII NCC

Should we go to counseling before getting divorced?

I don’t think that it could hurt anything especially if there are children involved. If you both are on the same page and feel divorce is the best option communication is still READ MORE
I don’t think that it could hurt anything especially if there are children involved. If you both are on the same page and feel divorce is the best option communication is still going to be a very important part of the relationship concerning kids and trying to get along. Not all therapists try to fix marriages, sometimes they can help with a peaceful split and communication.

Is talk therapy effective for geriatric depression?

Absolutely talk therapy could be effective as long as she is cognitively strong. Sounds like a hard adjustment for her as I can only imagine and she continues to grieve. Sara READ MORE
Absolutely talk therapy could be effective as long as she is cognitively strong. Sounds like a hard adjustment for her as I can only imagine and she continues to grieve.

Sara Cole LPC CACIII NCC