About Tricia Williamson
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adult Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Court Ordered Treatment
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Biofeedback
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Christian Counseling
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Tricia Williamson
My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-focused, client-centered care that honors the dignity, autonomy, and lived experience of each individual. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their healing journey. Recognizing the profound and often neurobiological impact of trauma, my work emphasizes emotional safety, strengths-based interventions, and the development of healthy coping strategies that support long-term growth and resilience.
I incorporate Brain Synchronization Therapy (BST) as a key trauma-informed modality to help clients access, process, and resolve deeply held trauma stored within the brain and body. BST allows for gentle yet powerful healing by honoring the client’s pace and innate capacity for self-regulation and recovery. This approach aligns with my commitment to client-centered care by fostering attunement, trust, and mindful awareness within the therapeutic relationship.
From a Christian perspective, I view each person as inherently valuable and created with purpose. Faith, when welcomed by the client, may be integrated as a source of hope, meaning, and restoration, while always respecting personal beliefs and clinical boundaries. My work is guided by principles of grace, humility, and compassion, supporting holistic healing of mind, body, and spirit. I am committed to ethical practice, cultural humility, and walking alongside clients as they pursue healing, accountability, and renewed purpose.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Trauma-focused therapy is a gradual and intentional process that prioritizes safety, stability, and readiness before any trauma processing occurs. Clients should understand that healing from trauma does not require reliving experiences prematurely. Instead, therapy begins with establishing emotional safety, trust, and a strong therapeutic relationship.
Before engaging in any trauma-processing interventions, including Brain Synchronization Therapy (BST), clients will be supported in developing foundational coping skills. These skills may include emotional regulation, grounding techniques, distress tolerance, mindfulness, boundary setting, and the ability to recognize and manage triggers. Safety planning, stabilization strategies, and strengthening internal and external supports are essential components of this preparatory phase.
Clients are encouraged to move at a pace that feels manageable and empowering. Trauma work is always collaborative and client-led, with ongoing consent and the ability to pause or adjust treatment as needed. The goal is not to overwhelm the nervous system, but to support sustainable healing and resilience.
From a holistic and faith-informed perspective, clients may also explore sources of meaning, hope, and strength—such as spiritual beliefs or values—when appropriate and desired. Above all, trauma treatment is grounded in respect for the client’s autonomy, readiness, and well-being, ensuring that safety and coping capacity are firmly established before deeper trauma work begins.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The therapeutic process begins with a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand the client’s history, current concerns, strengths, and goals. This initial phase includes assessment of trauma history, emotional functioning, coping capacity, safety, support systems, and readiness for trauma-focused work. Evaluation is ongoing and collaborative, allowing treatment to adapt as the client’s needs evolve.
Following the evaluation, the therapist and client engage in collaborative treatment planning. Together, they identify therapeutic goals, prioritize areas of focus, and determine appropriate interventions based on the client’s preferences, clinical needs, and level of stability. Client consent, autonomy, and pacing are central to this process, and treatment plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
Before any trauma processing occurs, therapy emphasizes stabilization, safety, and skill development. Clients are supported in building effective coping strategies, including emotional regulation, grounding techniques, distress tolerance, boundary setting, and trigger awareness. Safety planning and strengthening internal and external supports are essential components of this phase, ensuring the client has adequate resources to manage emotional activation both in and outside of sessions.
Once sufficient stability and coping capacity are established, trauma-processing interventions—such as Brain Synchronization Therapy (BST)—may be introduced when clinically appropriate and with the client’s informed consent. Trauma work is conducted at the client’s pace and remains flexible, with ongoing attention to nervous system regulation and emotional safety. Clients retain full control over the depth and timing of this work, and trauma processing may pause or shift as needed.
The final phase of therapy focuses on integration and maintenance. Clients work to consolidate insights, reinforce healthy patterns, and apply progress to daily life.
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Office location
Tricia Williamson, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
NPI number
1699193151
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What practice does Tricia Williamson work with?
Tricia Williamson works with Gateway to Success.
Where is Tricia Williamson's office located?
Tricia Williamson has 2 office locations, including in Canon City and Colorado Springs, view full addresses on Tricia Williamson's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Tricia Williamson?
Tricia Williamson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tricia Williamson on their profile.
What languages does Tricia Williamson speak?
Tricia Williamson speaks English.