- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- CO Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Lois
Dr. Lois Winchell helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that a parent can try between sessions.
She emphasizes strengths and works with each person to build on what already helps them. Lois is a Colorado psychologist with 23 years of experience. She has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to LGBT issues.
Background and approach
Parenting concerns are included among her common areas of focus, and she offers straightforward guidance for everyday family struggles. Her style centers on listening first, then making a plan together. She frames clients as experts on their lives and helps them name small, manageable changes.
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning rather than relying on complex jargon. Over two decades of work in Colorado have given her experience with a wide range of concerns, including grief, addiction, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and attention-related issues. She also addresses matters tied to adoption, attachment, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.
Lois works in English and blends practical problem solving with emotional support. Parents who want clear steps, honest feedback, and encouragement to try new approaches may find her way of working helpful.
What Lois works with
Everything Lois lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lois helps people with.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches and online options for parenting support
Dr. Winchell uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she draws on helps people break big problems into small, manageable steps so progress feels doable; this is often useful for stress, anxiety, and parenting overwhelm. Another frequent focus is exploring how past hurts and attachment patterns affect current relationships and parenting choices; this helps when people are dealing with trauma, abandonment, or difficulties forming close connections.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, values, and daily life. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions, checking in, and adjusting the plan together as needs change.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions are an option when video isn't practical or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, between-session coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to continue work from wherever is most convenient.
Questions people ask about Lois
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT related concerns. Parenting and relationship challenges are also part of her practice.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical; she listens first and then helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions focus on building strengths and clear next steps.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working in Colorado with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Colorado Psychologist listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0001809 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does billing and cost work?
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 therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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