Here for you,
on your terms
ABOUT US
At Lakeside Family Wellness, we believe a strong parent-child relationship is essential to healthy child development. This conviction led Gretchen Slavicek, MS, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to transition from her 16-year career as a teacher and early childhood educator into mental health.
With specialized training in trauma-informed approaches like Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and perinatal mental health, Gretchen is dedicated to fostering and supporting parents and young children. Her unique service model offering both telehealth and in-home therapy allows for a comfortable, familiar setting. While her focus is young children and families, Gretchen works with youth and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and a variety of family issues.
An evidence-based
practice
SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS
Gretchen is highly trained in several evidence-based practices to ensure you receive the most effective care:
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A practice to treat trauma and addictive behaviors.
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CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy): A practice specifically designed to help repair parent and child relationships after traumatic experiences for children aged 0-6.
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Brainspotting: A powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms.
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Grief Movement: Certified in this approach to help process grief through movement.
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Certified in PMAP Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including perinatal depression, anxiety for both individuals and parents. Perinatal (Pregnancy, post loss, postpartum) period for moms and dads.
"The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family"
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Frequently asked
questions
FAQ
We provide telehealth therapy to all areas of Minnesota and Colorado.
Our in-person services are primarily in Becker & Hubbard Counties in Minnesota, however...
We occasionally see clients in the Monument, CO area. Our CO address is:
Lakeside Family Wellness
9235 N Union VLVD STE 150-377
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Cash pay options and a sliding fee scale are available. Cash pay clients receive a 20% discount on fees. Sliding fee scale is available upon request.
No, I am not a licensed medical provider. However, a referral for medication or medication management can be made to licensed medical providers, such as psychiatry.
A Diagnostic Assessment looks at the whole person including symptoms, life events, and client needs. After a Diagnostic Assessment, an appropriate treatment plan will be developed to ensure client centered care. Diagnostic Assessments and treatment plans are required by the State of MN and CO for services.
No, I am not a licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Referrals and resources can be given to local agencies that offer drug and addiction counseling.
I offer an eclectic approach using cognitive behavioral therapy, systemic therapy, and trauma informed approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) to help reduce the impact the traumatic event has on a person or family.
I serve all ages from 0-99, individuals, families, and couples.
We accept Medicade, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Medica, and Primewest. We do not accept Health Partners.