Therapist in Colorado Springs, Colorado Mrs. Kathryn Atwood Salazar, Therapist

Kathryn Atwood Salazar is a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health who helps individuals and couples across Colorado navigate life’s complexities with warmth, insight, and clinical expertise. With over two decades of experience, she offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to work through challenges and discover lasting change. Kathryn provides individual and couples therapy to teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, supporting them through stress, transitions, and relationship issues. Kathryn is particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma, including PTSD, domestic abuse, and major life transitions. She brings a trauma-informed lens to therapy, guiding clients through past wounds while helping them build resilience and reclaim their personal power. Whether a client is coping with the aftermath of trauma, navigating a divorce or breakup, or adjusting to a new phase of life, Kathryn helps them feel seen, supported, and equipped with meaningful strategies to move forward. In addition to her trauma-focused work, Kathryn specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She is dedicated to helping clients build self-esteem, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and manage overwhelming thoughts or behaviors. Her approach draws from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. Kathryn also works closely with military members, veterans, and LGBTQ+ clients, and she offers additional support for issues related to grief, relationships, and identity. Outside of her clinical work, Kathryn enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, children, and their dog. Her personal joy in hiking, biking, attending concerts, and traveling reflects her belief in balance and connection—values she encourages her clients to nurture in their own lives.