Meet Colton Friesen

Specializing in EMDR therapy for trauma, management of career difficulties and stressors, and Gottman-focused therapy for couples who are ready to do the work.

He/him

Coffee is my elixir of life.
Enjoy making homemade pizzas that are vaguely circular.
Might be a bigger fan of Bluey than my toddler is.
Will defend my stance that pineapple belongs on pizza.
Soft spot for “so bad they’re good” movies.
Often contemplating the vastness of space.
I can get very frustrated on the golf course.
I thoroughly enjoy a good Beethoven track.

what they’re saying…

“Colton does not just tell me to use basic coping tools (that I can learn on TikTok anyway). He allows me to be myself and process difficult things.”

— Privately Disclosed
“Colton is incredibly insightful and a calm presence.”

— Privately Disclosed
“Colton is the first therapist who helped me to better understand my trauma and the impact it has had on my life. I recommend him to everyone who is looking for a trauma therapist.”

— Privately Disclosed

**Let’s face it: Your quick fixes aren’t fixing sh*t.**

You’ve maxed out TikTok’s algorithm of 60-second therapy sessions, and your "Liked" videos are a mishmash of deep breathing exercises and emotional support possums.

You’ve tried affirmations that made you feel more like a malfunctioning robot than an empowered human being. "I am strong, I am invincible, I am ... still scrolling."

And let’s not forget the self-help podcasts that swear they can fix your life faster than you can microwave a burrito.

You’ve been trying to play doctor with nothing but Internet quizzes and voices in your headphones telling you that "positivity" can plaster over any psychological crack.

Newsflash: It can’t. It’s like trying to fix a burst pipe with a Band-Aid.

Fun to try? Maybe.

Effective? Not so much.

Now, you're thinking it might just be time to upgrade to a real, live therapist.

Imagine that sigh of relief when you realize, “Hey, this person actually gets me.”

That’s what you’ll feel every time we dive into a session.

What? You like pineapple on your pizza, too?

OK, that might be a polarizing example, but here’s where it gets good: It’s not just about bonding over wildly controversial pizza toppings.

It’s about digging into those deeper moments that you thought no one else could possibly understand.

You’re probably baffled by them yourself.

It’s about feeling that shock of recognition when someone not only gets your quirks but also your hidden fears and biggest dreams.

With me, it’s OK to drop the “This is fine” dog-in-a-burning-house-meme act and get real.

In fact, I’m gonna insist on it – because you aren’t paying me to nod politely and scribble fake notes, you’re paying me to help you sort your sh*t.

I’m going to challenge you, but it's all about stretching those emotional muscles.

Think of me as your gym buddy for mental fitness, only instead of spotting you at the bench press, I'm spotting you in life.

We’re going to get down into the nitty gritty of your psyche and uncover the root causes of your stress, fears, and whatever else is messing up your zen.

So, if you’re ready to really work through your issues …

… like, really work through them …

… not just stick another inspirational quote on your bathroom mirror hoping it’ll make things better …

… then I’m your guy.