Therapists in Littleton, CO
Samantha Kostamo
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80127
I work with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, children, teens, families and much of the in between. I also specialize in working with individuals that struggle with addictions, those who have been impacted by trauma and/or crisis, and first responders or members of the military. I have a client-centered therapeutic approach that values gaining insight around the unique experiences and considerations brought to session. Primary modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma-focused modalities.
I work with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, children, teens, families and much of the in between. I also specialize in working with individuals that struggle with addictions, those who have been impacted by trauma and/or crisis, and first responders or members of the military. I have a client-centered therapeutic approach that values gaining insight around the unique experiences and considerations brought to session. Primary modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma-focused modalities.
Alyssa Fieseler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80128
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the field since 2014, working with clients age 3-65+. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver, with a specialization in Children and Youth: Risks and Healthy Development. She also holds a certificate in Animal Assisted Social Work. Alyssa believes we are all wired for connection and deserving of healthy and wholesome lives. With Alyssa, you or your child will work to heal parts of self that feel lost or broken and will learn the art and power of self-compassion, emotional insight, and acceptance.
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the field since 2014, working with clients age 3-65+. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver, with a specialization in Children and Youth: Risks and Healthy Development. She also holds a certificate in Animal Assisted Social Work. Alyssa believes we are all wired for connection and deserving of healthy and wholesome lives. With Alyssa, you or your child will work to heal parts of self that feel lost or broken and will learn the art and power of self-compassion, emotional insight, and acceptance.
Janet Marie Buntrock
Counselor, MA, LPC, FT
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
My ideal client is one who is open to healing and a time of personal growth. I do not believe that a person who desires counseling is broken. My job is not to fix you, but to come alongside you in the process of your healing. Oftentimes, what we need most is a safe place. I can provide that. Feel free to call me. Meet & Greet always free. I look forward to working with you! Licensed Professional Counselor, Open and Affirming.
My ideal client is one who is open to healing and a time of personal growth. I do not believe that a person who desires counseling is broken. My job is not to fix you, but to come alongside you in the process of your healing. Oftentimes, what we need most is a safe place. I can provide that. Feel free to call me. Meet & Greet always free. I look forward to working with you! Licensed Professional Counselor, Open and Affirming.
Elisa Spykstra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80123
In this life, it is impossible to come out unscathed. As we journey forward we continue to accrue new scars, bruises, and scrapes. It often seems the world asks that we simply put a band-aid on our deep wounds and keep moving; when so often our injuries and brokenness need more attention and care. As a therapist I take a very relational approach to counseling. I enjoy working with motivated and insightful, teens and adults who are looking for help with trauma recovery, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, ADHD, and life transitions.
In this life, it is impossible to come out unscathed. As we journey forward we continue to accrue new scars, bruises, and scrapes. It often seems the world asks that we simply put a band-aid on our deep wounds and keep moving; when so often our injuries and brokenness need more attention and care. As a therapist I take a very relational approach to counseling. I enjoy working with motivated and insightful, teens and adults who are looking for help with trauma recovery, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, ADHD, and life transitions.
Jacquelyn Girdlestone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80122
Jacquelyn Girdlestone is a Licensed Professional Counseling and Licensed Addictions Counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Clinical Counseling. Using a client-centered approach, Jacquelyn will help overcome your struggles, and along the journey you'll heal from stressful and traumatic experiences both from the past and present. Jacquelyn incorporates a variety of different tools throughout the therapy process to help you succeed, including several different evidenced based modalities: EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Yoga and CBT.
Jacquelyn Girdlestone is a Licensed Professional Counseling and Licensed Addictions Counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Clinical Counseling. Using a client-centered approach, Jacquelyn will help overcome your struggles, and along the journey you'll heal from stressful and traumatic experiences both from the past and present. Jacquelyn incorporates a variety of different tools throughout the therapy process to help you succeed, including several different evidenced based modalities: EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Yoga and CBT.
Claudia Erek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80123
My goal is to provide you with a safe, emotional space where you will feel comfortable, relaxed and know that you are being heard. I want you to be able to express yourself freely without any fear of judgement. Healing takes place when you are able to be open, honest and vulnerable. Throughout my practice, it has been an honor to help facilitate extraordinary transformation in the lives of my clients. Believe me when I say that, “Anything is possible,” as I have witnessed my clients overcome trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and hardcore drug addiction.
My goal is to provide you with a safe, emotional space where you will feel comfortable, relaxed and know that you are being heard. I want you to be able to express yourself freely without any fear of judgement. Healing takes place when you are able to be open, honest and vulnerable. Throughout my practice, it has been an honor to help facilitate extraordinary transformation in the lives of my clients. Believe me when I say that, “Anything is possible,” as I have witnessed my clients overcome trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and hardcore drug addiction.
Kimberly Haka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAC II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Kimberly Haka is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, and a National Board Certified Counselor. Kimberly is also EMDR trained. Kimberly's professional experience includes working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions. She also enjoys working with postpartum mothers.
Kimberly Haka is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, and a National Board Certified Counselor. Kimberly is also EMDR trained. Kimberly's professional experience includes working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions. She also enjoys working with postpartum mothers.
Boes Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
Hello! If you take care of others and often feel anxious and burned out, you're in the right place. I help socially-aware helping professionals who feel resentful and overwhelmed at work and at home to feel appreciated, grounded, and confident. We accomplish this by deep self-reflection and setting healthy boundaries. You may have an overloaded to-do list and feel unappreciated by your loved ones. Growing up you may not have had great role models for emotional repair so you learned how to wear a smile and "move on." Sometimes these old pains resurface but you don't know how to process and heal so you can react with irritability.
Hello! If you take care of others and often feel anxious and burned out, you're in the right place. I help socially-aware helping professionals who feel resentful and overwhelmed at work and at home to feel appreciated, grounded, and confident. We accomplish this by deep self-reflection and setting healthy boundaries. You may have an overloaded to-do list and feel unappreciated by your loved ones. Growing up you may not have had great role models for emotional repair so you learned how to wear a smile and "move on." Sometimes these old pains resurface but you don't know how to process and heal so you can react with irritability.
Amy Grace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80127
Mothers are often master jugglers, yet always feel like they are dropping balls- Exhausted and defeated and just wanting to be good enough. I specialize in helping women, especially mothers, to harness their inner strength and become powerful forces in their own lives, and the lives of their loved ones. If you are motivated to see real change in your life, to invest in yourself, put forth the effort and reap the benefits, I would love to partner with you on your journey. It's time you take care of you, and not just everything and everyone else!
Mothers are often master jugglers, yet always feel like they are dropping balls- Exhausted and defeated and just wanting to be good enough. I specialize in helping women, especially mothers, to harness their inner strength and become powerful forces in their own lives, and the lives of their loved ones. If you are motivated to see real change in your life, to invest in yourself, put forth the effort and reap the benefits, I would love to partner with you on your journey. It's time you take care of you, and not just everything and everyone else!
Amy Dexter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleep and health-related issues. I primarily work with people whose lives have become narrowed and preoccupied by their struggles, and those who wish to live with more vitality, intention, and freedom from mental and emotional suffering. I also work with couples to improve conflict management and communication patterns, and promote strengthened trust, connection and intimacy. Overall, I aim to help people get unstuck and move towards living more full, satisfying, and personally meaningful lives.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleep and health-related issues. I primarily work with people whose lives have become narrowed and preoccupied by their struggles, and those who wish to live with more vitality, intention, and freedom from mental and emotional suffering. I also work with couples to improve conflict management and communication patterns, and promote strengthened trust, connection and intimacy. Overall, I aim to help people get unstuck and move towards living more full, satisfying, and personally meaningful lives.
Mia Bowick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80130
Not accepting new clients
I always start where you are. What are your goals? What do you want to get out of therapy? My job is to accompany you on your journey to wellness; bearing witness, offering feedback and facilitating the overall process so that you get where you want to go. I work from a number of different modalities and offer a flexible, creative and negotiable attitude toward the work that we will do. I want to know what works for you, and what doesn’t. My hope for our work is to build a trusting relationship in which the trials of life can be navigated with grace, inner wounds can be healed, and your soul can be nurtured.
I always start where you are. What are your goals? What do you want to get out of therapy? My job is to accompany you on your journey to wellness; bearing witness, offering feedback and facilitating the overall process so that you get where you want to go. I work from a number of different modalities and offer a flexible, creative and negotiable attitude toward the work that we will do. I want to know what works for you, and what doesn’t. My hope for our work is to build a trusting relationship in which the trials of life can be navigated with grace, inner wounds can be healed, and your soul can be nurtured.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Jess Godfrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people on their journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. I view therapy as a collaborative process and work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
I enjoy working with people on their journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. I view therapy as a collaborative process and work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Molly Rust - Now Accepting New Clients!
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! Molly is passionate about working with individuals through existential and humanistic lenses and a narrative framework. Molly views therapy as being a partnership between therapist and client. She feels that clients have the ability to initiate and accomplish changes that they see as meaningful. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! Molly is passionate about working with individuals through existential and humanistic lenses and a narrative framework. Molly views therapy as being a partnership between therapist and client. She feels that clients have the ability to initiate and accomplish changes that they see as meaningful. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient.
Gabriel Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80123
Do you have a teen with whom you are constantly at odds? Do you feel like every conversation ends up in a fight? Perhaps you see troubling behaviors and patterns emerging (e.g. substance use, pornography, concerning friend choices etc.) and you have no idea how to help. These types of problems demonstrate that nothing can shake a parent's confidence quite like the teenage years. Conversations that once came with ease are now laden with problems and may make you feel you failed as a parent. If you are wondering if there is any hope at all, I'm here to tell you that there is.
Do you have a teen with whom you are constantly at odds? Do you feel like every conversation ends up in a fight? Perhaps you see troubling behaviors and patterns emerging (e.g. substance use, pornography, concerning friend choices etc.) and you have no idea how to help. These types of problems demonstrate that nothing can shake a parent's confidence quite like the teenage years. Conversations that once came with ease are now laden with problems and may make you feel you failed as a parent. If you are wondering if there is any hope at all, I'm here to tell you that there is.
Dawn E Venable
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80122
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked for over a decade specifically with Children, Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults. I have extensive experience with working with students experiencing academic issues, the LGBTQ community, anxiety, depression, grief, defiant youth, self-harming and suicidal ideation, as well as divorced and blended families. Your child already has so much strength inside of them, together we can increase your child’s path to resiliency so they can be strong today and into the future. My goal with every patient is to instill self-understanding and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards all of life's situations.
I have worked for over a decade specifically with Children, Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults. I have extensive experience with working with students experiencing academic issues, the LGBTQ community, anxiety, depression, grief, defiant youth, self-harming and suicidal ideation, as well as divorced and blended families. Your child already has so much strength inside of them, together we can increase your child’s path to resiliency so they can be strong today and into the future. My goal with every patient is to instill self-understanding and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards all of life's situations.
John Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80122 (Online Only)
Therapy is for anyone that longs for more. I can assist you in exploring your experiences and relationships to come to a fuller understanding of yourself and others. My intent is to be supportive in assisting you in identifying your goals as we work together towards accomplishing them. My objective is to work with you to create an individualized plan that is unique to you and focuses on establishing a collaborative learning experience. I offer online/telehealth counseling and utilize evidence based models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based Therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy.
Therapy is for anyone that longs for more. I can assist you in exploring your experiences and relationships to come to a fuller understanding of yourself and others. My intent is to be supportive in assisting you in identifying your goals as we work together towards accomplishing them. My objective is to work with you to create an individualized plan that is unique to you and focuses on establishing a collaborative learning experience. I offer online/telehealth counseling and utilize evidence based models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based Therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy.
Mark P Knippenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAC, III
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
I am extremely passionate about my work. For over 35 years, I have been helping people make significant and positive changes in their lives. I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse, depression, anxiety disorders and couples' issues. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from a psychodynamic perspective. I will teach you how to analyze, question and change your upsetting thoughts, feelings and behavior. You will develop your own unique style and strengths. As I am sensitive to the need for solution-focused interventions, I will provide you direction in a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere which will inspire your goal attainment.
I am extremely passionate about my work. For over 35 years, I have been helping people make significant and positive changes in their lives. I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse, depression, anxiety disorders and couples' issues. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from a psychodynamic perspective. I will teach you how to analyze, question and change your upsetting thoughts, feelings and behavior. You will develop your own unique style and strengths. As I am sensitive to the need for solution-focused interventions, I will provide you direction in a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere which will inspire your goal attainment.
Cynthia 'cindy' C White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I’m Cindy White, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado. My approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered and strengths-based perspectives. I specialize in working with adults, recognizing and harnessing the inherent power within each individual for positive change. I believe that everyone possesses the capacity to transform their lives, and I am dedicated to providing support on that journey. If you’re seeking a compassionate and empowering counseling experience, I’m here to help you navigate the path to personal growth and well-being.
Hello, I’m Cindy White, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado. My approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered and strengths-based perspectives. I specialize in working with adults, recognizing and harnessing the inherent power within each individual for positive change. I believe that everyone possesses the capacity to transform their lives, and I am dedicated to providing support on that journey. If you’re seeking a compassionate and empowering counseling experience, I’m here to help you navigate the path to personal growth and well-being.
Sarah Sterling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
My practice focuses on working with children, youth, adults, and families; specializing in behavioral support, school/academic issues, relationship issues, development of social and emotional life skills, trauma informed care, and management of attention deficit issues, stress, anxiety and depression. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor through the Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA) as well as a Licensed School Counselor through the Colorado Department of Education.
My practice focuses on working with children, youth, adults, and families; specializing in behavioral support, school/academic issues, relationship issues, development of social and emotional life skills, trauma informed care, and management of attention deficit issues, stress, anxiety and depression. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor through the Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA) as well as a Licensed School Counselor through the Colorado Department of Education.
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Number of Therapists in Littleton, CO
600+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Littleton, CO who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Self Esteem |
68% | Grief |
67% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | Aetna |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Littleton, CO see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.