Foundation Builders Counseling
Strengthening Our Lives • Rebuilding what matters • Foundation Builders Counseling
Discover the blend of holistic therapy and practical solutions designed to strengthen your life from the ground up. Like a tree’s root system, my approach focuses on building a strong foundation—nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. As your roots grow deeper, you create balance, resilience, and transformative growth that empowers you to thrive.
Welcome to Foundation Builders! I take a whole-person approach to wellness, focusing on the vital connection between physical health, mental well-being, relationships, and the environment around you. Together, we strengthen these foundations using evidence-based practices so you can create a more balanced, fulfilling life with confidence and support.
About Me
Hi, my name is Tiara. As a veteran- and female-owned practice, I bring over 10 years of experience in social services working with children, adolescents, and adults. With dual master’s degrees in Psychology and Social Work, my approach is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and real-life tested—I practice what I teach. Therapy with me is genuine, supportive, and down-to-earth. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped with meaningful skills and insight for the journey ahead.
My Services
Therapeutic Interventions
Core Therapeutic Interventions
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Psychoeducation
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Motivational interviewing
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Strengths-based interventions
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Goal setting (SMART goals)
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Values clarification
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Solution-focused strategies
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Interventions
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Mindfulness skills
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Distress tolerance skills
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Emotion regulation skills
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Interpersonal effectiveness skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Interventions
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Identification of cognitive distortions
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Cognitive restructuring
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Thought records
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Behavioral activation
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Exposure planning (gradual)
Trauma-Informed Interventions
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Trauma psychoeducation
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Grounding and stabilization techniques
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Window of tolerance education
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Trauma timeline / narrative work
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Safety planning
Somatic & Mind–Body Interventions
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Breathwork and nervous system regulation
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction
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Progressive muscle relaxation
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Body-based grounding techniques
Relational & Systems-Based Interventions
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Attachment-based exploration
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Boundary setting and assertiveness training
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Communication skills development
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Family and relational role clarification
Life Stability & Functional Interventions
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Routine building and structure
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Sleep hygiene support
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Self-care planning
Insight & Meaning-Oriented Interventions
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Identity exploration
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Narrative reframing
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Values-driven action planning
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Meaning-making after trauma or major life transitions
Contact Me
2020 N. Academy Blvd., Ste 282, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-751-8315
