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Kristina Carrera, LCSW, LAC
Session Types
  • In-Person Sessions
  • Teletherapy/Virtual Sessions
Primary Address
226 1/2 S. Union Ave Ste. 207
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
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Pueblo, Colorado 81007
States Available in:
  • Colorado

You look like you have it all together—but on the inside, it feels like you’re constantly performing.

Do you find yourself overthinking every conversation, people-pleasing to keep the peace, or waiting for "the other shoe to drop" in your relationships? It’s exhausting to maintain a calm exterior when you’re struggling with boundaries, questioning your worth, or feeling stuck in the same painful patterns.

If you’re tired of feeling "on edge" and disconnected from yourself, I’m glad you’re here.

I help high-achieving adults break the cycles of relationship anxiety and trauma so they can finally feel secure, grounded, and at home in their own skin.

I believe therapy should be more than just "venting" for an hour. My approach blends the science of neuroplasticity and EMDR with a warm, conversational style. We won’t just talk about your past; we will work to rewire the survival patterns that keep you feeling stuck.

Working together, we will:

Quiet the "Noise": Use targeted tools to calm the persistent hum of anxiety and self-doubt.

Heal the Root: Process the past experiences and attachment patterns that are still showing up in your present-day relationships.

Build Real Boundaries: Move away from people-pleasing and toward a life where you feel confident saying "no" without the guilt.

Find Your Ground: Shift from a state of "high alert" to a place of genuine safety and peace.

You don’t have to have all the answers before you reach out—you just have to be ready for something to change. Whether we meet in person in Pueblo or via telehealth across Colorado, my goal is to provide a space where you feel truly seen, supported, and challenged to grow.

Ready to start?
Complete the form below or visit my website: www.anchorofpeace.com. We’ll chat about what’s going on for you and see if we’re the right fit to help you find your way back to yourself.

Education:
  • Masters of Social Work, Newman University
Therapist Gender:
Female
Therapy For:
  • Adults
Therapy Focus:
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • EMDR
  • Family Conflicts
  • Family/Peer Relationship Issues
  • Grief and Loss
  • Healthy Coping Strategies
  • Identity/Body Image Issues
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Intimate Partner Violence
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Women’s Issues
  • Young Adults
Insurance Accepted:
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan
  • Oscar
  • Oxford
  • Self-Pay
  • United Healthcare/Optum
Therapist Faith:
Christian
Therapist Ethnicity:
White
Therapist Sexuality:
Heterosexual
Client Demographics:
  • Male
  • Female
  • Cisgender
  • Non-Binary
  • Christian
  • Secular and Non-Religious
  • White
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Asian
  • Native American
  • Pacific Islander
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Heterosexual
  • Lesbian
  • Pansexual
  • Questioning
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