Burning Sage Therapy

06/05/2026

Neuroscience has a name for what happens when you finally put words to a feeling. It's called affect labeling. And it physically calms your brain.
When you're overwhelmed, your amygdala fires like an alarm system. It doesn't care whether the threat is real or not. It just reacts.
But research shows that when you name what you're feeling, your prefrontal cortex kicks in. The rational, regulating part of your brain. And the emotional intensity actually decreases.
That's not just therapy talk. That's biology.
So next time you feel that wave coming, try this. Instead of "I feel awful," get specific. "I feel humiliated." "I feel scared I'm not enough." "I feel exhausted from pretending I'm fine."
It sounds small. It isn't.
This is one of the things we work on in therapy. Helping you build a vocabulary for your inner world so you can actually navigate it.
Drop a 💛 if this resonates.

06/02/2026

🌿 Session 1 is officially underway — and we couldn’t be more proud. 💚
The D11 Mental Health Skills Summer Program has been one of those projects that felt meaningful from day one. A real opportunity to bring clinician-led mental health support directly into our community, right when kids need it most. 🧠✨
Because summer isn’t always simple.
Routines shift. Emotions feel bigger. And kids are still learning how to navigate it all.
Here’s what this program is built on 👇
✅ Small group settings that feel safe and manageable
🩺 Skilled, licensed therapists guiding every session
🧠 Real-world emotional regulation & coping tools
💚 Connection, play, creativity, and movement
🌱 A space that supports kids through change, not just activity
This is what it looks like when a community actually shows up for its kids.
And we’re just getting started. 🌿
📍 Sessions 2 & 3 are still open
⚠️ Spots are limited & evaluation is required
Tag a Colorado Springs family who should know about this 👇💚

06/01/2026

🌿 Meet Megan Adams, a counseling intern here at Burning Sage Therapy 💚
Megan is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, with a passion for supporting young children and adolescents through trauma-informed care, emotional growth, and resilience-building. 🧠✨
Her approach is:
✅ Person-centered
✅ Trauma-informed
✅ Strengths-based
What does that actually mean? 👇
Megan meets children where they are — not where anyone thinks they “should” be. Every child’s story, pace, and personality matter. 💛
Outside of the therapy room, you’ll usually find Megan:
🚴‍♀️ Road biking
🥾 Hiking
📚 Reading
🌲 Spending time outdoors whenever she can
That calm, grounded energy naturally carries into the way she connects with kids and families.
Originally from Texas 🤠➡️🏔️
Now proudly building roots here in Colorado and serving the local community she’s grown to love.
If your child has been struggling emotionally, socially, or just seems to need extra support lately, Megan would love to connect. 🌱
📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation
🔗 Link in bio

05/28/2026

🌿 Mental health support shouldn’t start only when things feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’re bringing these skills directly into our community. 💚
Burning Sage Therapy is proud to partner with D11 Schools this summer to provide Mental Health Skills Programming for children ages 6–14 right here in Colorado Springs.
Here’s what makes this program different 👇
✅ Small groups with individualized support
✅ Led by licensed clinicians
✅ Real-life emotional & social skill building
✅ Mindfulness, yoga, art therapy & play therapy
✅ Safe, structured, and supportive environment
✅ Designed to help kids build confidence & resilience before crisis happens
✨ This is what prevention can look like.
✨ This is what community care can look like.
✨ This is what happens when children’s mental health becomes a priority — not an afterthought.
📍 Ages 6–14
💳 Covered by Medicaid (including CHP+)
⚠️ Spots are limited & evaluation is required
We’re honored to be part of something that invests in kids before they reach a breaking point. 🌱
Tag a Colorado Springs parent who should know about this 👇💚

05/27/2026

🌿 Session 1 of the D11 Mental Health Skills Summer Program starts June 1 and spots are filling quickly.
If you’ve been thinking about enrolling your child, now is the time 💚
Here’s what kids can expect during the program 👇
👧🧒 Small groups of only 3–4 students
🩺 Guided by licensed clinicians
🌱 Safe, supportive, and structured environment
🧠 Activities designed to build real emotional & social skills
Each week includes:
✅ Art therapy for emotional expression
✅ Yoga & breathing exercises for self-regulation
✅ Mindfulness activities for stress management
✅ Play therapy techniques for communication & confidence
✅ Nature therapy experiences that encourage calm & connection
✅ Social skill-building through interactive activities
✨ This isn’t just a summer activity.
It’s a space where kids can build tools that support them long after summer ends.
📍 Ages 6–14
💳 Fully covered by Medicaid (including CHP+)
⚠️ Spots are limited & evaluation is required
🗓️ Session 1: June 1 – June 11
🗓️ Session 2: June 15 – June 25
🗓️ Session 3: July 13 – July 23
🕘 Monday–Thursday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🌿 Learn more at: www.d11summer.com
📞 Call: (719) 434-1383
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05/26/2026

Sleep and mental health don't just affect each other. They're deeply, biologically tangled.
Research shows that even one night of poor sleep increases emotional reactivity by up to 60%. Your amygdala, the brain's alarm system, becomes more sensitive. Your prefrontal cortex, the part that keeps you rational and grounded, goes quieter.
That's why everything feels harder when you're exhausted. You're not being dramatic. Your brain is literally working against you.
And here's the part most people don't know: anxiety and depression don't just cause poor sleep. Poor sleep feeds anxiety and depression right back. It's a cycle. And it's hard to break alone.
Therapy can help you figure out which end of the cycle to pull on first.
Save this for later. 💛 Book a free consult at the link in bio.

05/26/2026

🌿 So what actually happens inside the Summer Mental Health Skills Program?
Here’s what a typical day can look like 👇
👧🧒 Kids ages 6–14 participate in small groups of just 3–4 students
🩺 Every session is led by a licensed clinician
🧠 Activities are intentionally designed to build real-life emotional and social skills — not just fill time
Each week includes hands-on activities that help kids practice skills in ways that feel natural and engaging:
✅ Yoga & breathing exercises for emotional regulation
✅ Art activities that help children express emotions safely
✅ Games focused on communication & problem-solving
✅ Mindfulness practices for stress and anxiety support
✅ Movement-based activities that build confidence
✅ Social connection & friendship-building exercises
✅ Nature-based therapy experiences
✅ Play therapy techniques woven into daily activities
✨ The goal isn’t to “fix” kids.
It’s to give them tools their brains and bodies can actually use in everyday life.
This program may be especially helpful for children who:
💚 Experience anxiety or stress
💚 Struggle with emotional regulation
💚 Need support building confidence
💚 Have difficulty navigating friendships or social situations
💚 Benefit from structured emotional support in a small-group setting

✅ Covered by Medicaid (including CHP+)
⚠️ Spots are limited & evaluation is required
🗓️ Session 1: June 1 – June 11
🗓️ Session 2: June 15 – June 25
🗓️ Session 3: July 13 – July 23
🕘 Monday–Thursday 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🌱 For details visit: www.d11summer.com
📞 (719) 434-1383

05/18/2026

🌿 Summer is almost here — and we’re excited to partner with D11 to offer a Mental Health Skills Summer Camp for kids ages 6–14.
This camp is designed to help children build confidence, emotional awareness, social connection, and healthy coping skills in a supportive environment that still feels like summer fun. ☀️
From mindfulness and yoga to art therapy, play therapy, nature-based activities, and more — each session gives kids practical tools they can carry into school, friendships, and everyday life.
📍 Colorado Springs
🗓️ Three sessions available
💳 Covered by Medicaid (including CHP+)
⚠️ Spots are limited & evaluation is required

If you’ve been looking for a summer program that supports both emotional growth and creativity, this could be a great fit for your child.

Visit d11summer.com or burningsagetherapy.com/summer-mental-health-skills-program/ for details 🌱

(719) 434-1383

05/14/2026

🌿 Summer is almost here and we’re excited to partner with D11 to offer a Mental Health Skills Summer Camp for kids ages 6–14.
This camp is designed to help children build confidence, emotional awareness, social connection, and healthy coping skills in a supportive environment that still feels like summer fun. ☀️
From mindfulness and yoga to art therapy, play therapy, nature-based activities, and more — each session gives kids practical tools they can carry into school, friendships, and everyday life.
📍 Colorado Springs
🗓️ Three sessions available
💳 Covered by Medicaid (including CHP+)
⚠️ Spots are limited & evaluation is required
If you’ve been looking for a summer program that supports both emotional growth and creativity, this could be a great fit for your child.
Visit d11summer.com for details or scan the QR code to learn more. 🌱

Burning Sage Therapy partners with D11 to offer a summer mental health skills program in Colorado Springs for kids and teens ages 6–14.

05/14/2026

Finding a therapist who actually gets you shouldn't feel like a gamble. And for a lot of people, especially teens and LGBTQIA+ individuals, that search can feel exhausting before it even begins.

We want to introduce you to Ryn Pantoya, a counseling intern here at Burning Sage Therapy. Ryn is currently pursuing their Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and she brings a warmth and authenticity to this work that is genuinely hard to find.

Ryn specializes in working with adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people navigating anxiety. Her approach is person-centered and rooted in CBT, but what really sets Ryn apart is their belief that real connection, honesty, and humor are just as important as any clinical framework. She wants you to feel like yourself in the room, not like a patient.

Outside of sessions, Ryn is into reading, painting, anime, makeup, and fashion. That love of creativity and self-expression shows up in how she works too.
If you or someone you love has been putting off finding a therapist because it feels like too much, this might be the nudge.
A free 15-minute consultation is always available. Just call us at (719) 434-1383 or visit our website to book.