Toni Lavely
Stepping into counseling is a second career for me. Before this work, I spent many years as an accountant, but I found myself wanting deeper, more meaningful connection with people. That desire to sit with others in their real, human experiences is what led me to become a counselor. I’ve personally navigated many of the same challenges that bring people into therapy. This doesn’t make me an expert in anyone else’s life—it simply means I understand, on a human level, how vulnerable it can feel to open up, and how much courage it takes to work toward change. I believe change is a gradual process, and each person moves at the pace and in the way that fits them best. My role is to offer empathy, support, and a space where your experiences are met with respect and understanding.
Before this work, I spent many years as an accountant, but I found myself wanting deeper, more meaningful connection with people.
First session
The first session is our chance to get to know each other and begin shaping the goals that matter to you. You’re welcome to show up exactly as you are. If you cry, that’s okay. If you don’t, that’s okay too. There is no “right” way to be here. Counseling is about you, not about me. My role in that first session is to hold space for you—space where you can be as open, guarded, raw, or uncertain as you feel able to be. We move at your pace, in the way that feels most supportive for you.
Strengths
I have been told my greatest strength is acceptance. Acceptance without judgment or expectations.
Ideal clients
Strong willed women who have been traumatized and are willing to do the work to make changes. Individuals entering into the world who are learning to navigate the world around them in the most productive way. Anyone who is willing to do the work needed to make changes even if they don't know what the changes are they want to make. People who want to change and are willing to do the work and homework.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I meet the client where they are and support them to make the changes they want to make, in the way that works best for them.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
It helps clients to become aware of their body and thoughts to make changes they want to make.
EMDR
Helps clients process and move past traumas so they don't affect them on a daily basis.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions342 Monmouth Ave, Firestone, CO 80520
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
ColoradoLicense LPC.0015073
WyomingLicense LPC-2446