Meet the Team

A Balanced and Holistic Approach to Healing

Colleen Ramser

People often ask me why I do what I do. I chuckle and say, “Well, because I have trauma, of course!”

Once upon a time, I was full of shame, debilitated by anxiety, and wouldn’t dare identify with a story of trauma. I believed that if I had all the answers and looked good on the outside, then I was safe.

This way of living was not sustainable and came to a screeching halt when I came face-to-face with my story. But finding someone who understood my faith in Jesus and my trauma was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

I began to compassionately listen to the stories my body told. With time, my body shifted from a place of constriction to openness. This process revealed a new language for mind, body, and soul that I bring to everything I do.

This is why I’m passionate about offering a balanced approach to wholeness and flourishing.

It is my greatest privilege to see others flourish in who they are created to be—whether you’re an abuse survivor, a wounded pastor, or a clinician or faith leader hungry to learn. I’m here to witness, empathize, and celebrate your sacred journey.

In my own flourishing, you’ll find me spending time with my family, creating and eating healthy foods, traveling to the next beautiful landscape, growing in my own journey with Christ, and catching as many puns as I can to capture the joy of life.

Education

M.A. in Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University

LICENse

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S) in Kentucky

Certifications

EMDR Certified Therapist from EMDR International Association

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International (Expected 2027)

Abigail Sweeney

Therapy Intern Supervised by Colleen Ramser, LPCC-S

  • As an experienced audiologist with over 15 years in the field, I bring extensive knowledge in human perception and communication. My journey in audiology has involved profound learning and deep connections with individuals navigating sensory experiences. This, along with personal experiences, inspired me to pursue an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University.

    My goal is to provide a sanctuary for healing, where stories of hardship are met with empathy and a commitment to recovery. I am dedicated to supporting individuals in finding harmony within themselves, reconnecting with their communities, and rediscovering solace in their faith.

    I also believe in the necessity of holistic care for true healing and am committed to integrating evidence-based practices with a compassionate, person-centered approach. I believe in the power of mind-body therapies to facilitate profound healing, and I’m in the process of becoming trained to utilize eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). I’m also certified in trauma-sensitive HeartMath.

    Together, we will navigate the challenges and celebrate the milestones of this healing journey. It is in the journey, with each courageous step, that we find strength, and in the company of one another, we find our way home. No one should run their healing marathon alone.

Hillary Bullock

Administrative Assistant

  • I am a marketing and communications leader whose professional experience spans more than 15 years working with nonprofits, government agencies, political campaigns, and small businesses.

    In my work with Colleen Ramser, I focus on meeting the administrative needs of our clients so that Colleen and our interns can focus their time, attention, and energy on serving our clients. My responsibilities range from communicating with prospective clients to managing scheduling and billing for existing clients. My work is deeply informed by my own experience as a therapy client; I strive to ensure every person I interact with feels respected, supported, and attended to.

    When I’m not busy with work, you can find me listening to psychology podcasts, reading memoirs, exploring Louisville with friends, and learning to become a better cook.

Compassionate, EmpathETic, wise & Intelligent

“Colleen brings a wealth of experience from her counseling to her teaching and writing. Her compassion and empathy are matched by a depth of wisdom and intelligence that allows her to speak directly to the sorrows and wounds of survivors. I look forward to her work and her voice being amplified for the Church.”

Mike Cosper
Director of Media at Christianity Today
Host of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” Podcast

Therapeutic Approach

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • EMDR is a trauma-focused therapeutic approach that can help you process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. By using bilateral stimulation, EMDR enables your brain to integrate traumatic memories in a way that lessens their impact and promotes healing. This evidence-based approach is highly effective for trauma, anxiety, depression, and other challenges—helping you find relief and build resilience.

Somatic Experiencing (SE)

  • SE is a body-centered therapeutic approach that can help you heal from trauma by addressing your nervous system’s response to stress. Through gentle awareness of physical sensations, SE enables you to release stored trauma and locate a sense of safety and balance. This approach fosters healing by guiding your body to process unresolved trauma and building your capacity to truly live in the present.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Trauma and other wounds often “divide” us inside, creating what IFS calls “parts” of ourselves. IFS is a therapeutic approach that can help you explore and understand those different parts—like emotions, thoughts, or extreme responses—that may feel in conflict. With guidance, IFS invites you to approach these parts with kindness and grace so you can experience relief and transformation from the burdens you’re carrying.

A trusted help for suffering people

“I've witnessed firsthand the wisdom and ability of my friend Colleen Ramser. Her warm heart, sincere faith, and therapeutic aptitude make her a fit companion and trusted help for suffering people.”

Eric Schumacher
Co-Author with Elyse Fitzpatrick of “Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women”