I am Abby Blacklock, MA, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and I can help:

Abby's goal in counseling is to help her clients gain a better quality of life and interpersonal well-being while acquiring emotional and spiritual health. For Abby, counseling is about people processing through life together. Her counseling style involves allowing freedom for laughter and tears, conversation and silence, reason and emotion.

Abby enjoys working with adolescents, couples, and adults.

In her counseling sessions, Abby uses a variety of techniques, focusing on the more creative means of self-expression (e.g. collaging, journaling, drawing, guided imagery, relaxation therapy). Her goal is to pair specific techniques with a client's needs, empowering them to find hope, meaning, and purpose in life. Before becoming a counselor, Abby spent 7 years working with youth in churches, camps, and Young Life programs.

Degrees and Experience:

• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• MA Community Counseling (Denver Seminary)
• BA in Psychology and Religion (Baylor University)

Professional Accomplishments:

• Certified Level 1 Christian Mind-Body Practitioner
• PREPARE/ENRICH certified (premarital and marital assessment and counseling program)
• Workshop leader for Colorado Christian University on Stress Management
• Developed retreats for adolescent females at local churches

Castle Rock Counseling is unique in that we strive to serve people holistically, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Each counselor with Castle Rock Counseling is a Christian, and we offer the integration of spiritual faith and psychotherapy if the client wishes. Oftentimes, Christian counseling helps clients address issues that are both emotional and spiritual, leading to more holistic and lasting personal growth and change. Overall, the counselors at Castle Rock Counseling are happy to serve clients from all faith and religious backgrounds and spiritual preferences. Specifically Christian counseling is available upon request.