Child Therapists in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO

Photo of Erin O'Sullivan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Erin O'Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209  (Online Only)
For child and adolescent clients, I work collaboratively with parents, school and community to provide comprehensive support.
I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in home-based family services, community mental health and primary care medical settings. My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental transitions, family transitions, attachment, and parenting support.
For child and adolescent clients, I work collaboratively with parents, school and community to provide comprehensive support.
I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families in home-based family services, community mental health and primary care medical settings. My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental transitions, family transitions, attachment, and parenting support.
(720) 796-4212 View (720) 796-4212
Photo of Jocelyn Petrella, Psychologist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Jocelyn Petrella
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing empirically-supported treatments to children, adolescents, couples, and families. I am passionate about the work I do and love seeing my clients reach their full potential. In my practice, I offer a warm, supportive, and fun environment, where we work together to meet your goals.
in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing empirically-supported treatments to children, adolescents, couples, and families. I am passionate about the work I do and love seeing my clients reach their full potential. In my practice, I offer a warm, supportive, and fun environment, where we work together to meet your goals.
(720) 903-4740 View (720) 903-4740
Photo of Christine C. McDunn, Psychologist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Christine C. McDunn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized expertise in anxiety and family systems. My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). During care, I give ample attention to the family system as I have found understanding the context in which one lives provides insight for how to optimize symptom reduction and enhance overall functioning.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized expertise in anxiety and family systems. My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). During care, I give ample attention to the family system as I have found understanding the context in which one lives provides insight for how to optimize symptom reduction and enhance overall functioning.
(720) 893-9198 View (720) 893-9198
Photo of Mariah Coe, Psychologist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Mariah Coe
Psychologist, PhD, CPhT
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80231
Coe is a Child Clinical and Pediatric Psychologist with extensive experience in outpatient, children’s hospital medical center, developmental clinic, and school settings.
Dr. Coe's expertise is in providing ethical, timely evaluations for neurodivergence in children and adolescents (ages 2 years to young adulthood). Dr. Coe has 12+ years expertise in diagnosis (or rule-out) of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning challenges, and other conditions that emerge in early childhood. She has practiced in autism centers as part of multi-disciplinary teams that included Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Physical Therapists, Developmental Pediatricians, and other medical professionals.
Coe is a Child Clinical and Pediatric Psychologist with extensive experience in outpatient, children’s hospital medical center, developmental clinic, and school settings.
Dr. Coe's expertise is in providing ethical, timely evaluations for neurodivergence in children and adolescents (ages 2 years to young adulthood). Dr. Coe has 12+ years expertise in diagnosis (or rule-out) of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning challenges, and other conditions that emerge in early childhood. She has practiced in autism centers as part of multi-disciplinary teams that included Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Physical Therapists, Developmental Pediatricians, and other medical professionals.
(970) 237-5850 View (970) 237-5850
Photo of Michele J Forstot Nadel, Psychologist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Michele J Forstot Nadel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I specialize in child/adolescent mood and behavior disorders, child/adult trauma, parenting issues, family therapy and child/adult life cycle issues (divorce, grief/loss, life transitions).
I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to reach your goal(s). Together we will identify the problem and figure out a solution. I work with both long-term and short-term issues. Sometimes skills and practice are needed to change the current way of doing things, and other times information or deeper self-exploration.
I specialize in child/adolescent mood and behavior disorders, child/adult trauma, parenting issues, family therapy and child/adult life cycle issues (divorce, grief/loss, life transitions).
I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to reach your goal(s). Together we will identify the problem and figure out a solution. I work with both long-term and short-term issues. Sometimes skills and practice are needed to change the current way of doing things, and other times information or deeper self-exploration.
(303) 900-5454 View (303) 900-5454
Photo of Jessica Harris, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Jessica Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional School Counselor K-12. She has worked in community mental health and school settings since 2016. Jessica supports children, adolescents and adults who present with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and ADHD. She also works with parents in need of strategies to better understand and respond to their childrens' behaviors.
Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional School Counselor K-12. She has worked in community mental health and school settings since 2016. Jessica supports children, adolescents and adults who present with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and ADHD. She also works with parents in need of strategies to better understand and respond to their childrens' behaviors.
(720) 740-0824 View (720) 740-0824
Photo of Kristen Chandler, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Kristen Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Seeking counseling is a big step, whether it is for yourself, your child or your family.
Kristen has been practicing 19+ years in a variety of treatment settings - working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. She collaborates with clients to increase their understanding of the therapeutic process and the opportunities for personal and family growth. Approachable, patient, responsive, and warm, Kristen deeply values relationships with clients, and works on creating a safe space for growth and authentic communication.
Seeking counseling is a big step, whether it is for yourself, your child or your family.
Kristen has been practicing 19+ years in a variety of treatment settings - working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. She collaborates with clients to increase their understanding of the therapeutic process and the opportunities for personal and family growth. Approachable, patient, responsive, and warm, Kristen deeply values relationships with clients, and works on creating a safe space for growth and authentic communication.
(720) 316-8240 View (720) 316-8240
Photo of Ashley Vacante Goodwin, Registered Psychotherapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Ashley Vacante Goodwin
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, EdS, NCSP
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Finding the right support for your child can be a difficult and overwhelming task. Do you have questions about your student's academic ability or if their needs are being appropriately met in school? Students who have learning differences such as gifted and talented, twice exceptional, dyslexia and other learning disabilities, may not always receive what they need both academically and social emotionally. As a trained and nationally certified school psychologist, I have a thorough understanding of how children process information, barriers to learning, appropriate interventions and supports offered in the schools.
Finding the right support for your child can be a difficult and overwhelming task. Do you have questions about your student's academic ability or if their needs are being appropriately met in school? Students who have learning differences such as gifted and talented, twice exceptional, dyslexia and other learning disabilities, may not always receive what they need both academically and social emotionally. As a trained and nationally certified school psychologist, I have a thorough understanding of how children process information, barriers to learning, appropriate interventions and supports offered in the schools.
(720) 408-6195 x3 View (720) 408-6195 x3
Photo of Kim Colna, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Kim Colna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths based treatment to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions to include but not limited to, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Dysregulation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conversion Disorders and Psychosis.
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths based treatment to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions to include but not limited to, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Dysregulation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conversion Disorders and Psychosis.
(970) 825-1096 View (970) 825-1096
Photo of Carly Johnson, Psychologist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Carly Johnson
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I believe that wellness begins with identifying and moving toward meaningful goals within the supportive context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. An area of passionate focus for me is my work with children and adults who have experienced a variety of traumas and losses. My clinical experience includes private practice, individual therapy with children and adolescents in public and private school settings, residential treatment with high-risk youth in the custody of the state, and community mental health center services with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I welcome clients' diverse perspectives and unique life contexts.
I believe that wellness begins with identifying and moving toward meaningful goals within the supportive context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. An area of passionate focus for me is my work with children and adults who have experienced a variety of traumas and losses. My clinical experience includes private practice, individual therapy with children and adolescents in public and private school settings, residential treatment with high-risk youth in the custody of the state, and community mental health center services with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I welcome clients' diverse perspectives and unique life contexts.
(720) 924-4365 View (720) 924-4365
Photo of Cindy Lynn Souser, Marriage & Family Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Cindy Lynn Souser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
My passion is working with children, adolescents, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. I also work with divorced couples to create Co-Parenting strategies. I bring a direct, compassionate, solution focused approach as a Parent Coach with the option of Home-Based services to help reduce power struggles and restore peaceful family functioning. I also offer Educational/School Consultation support services for complex/neurodiverse clients, creating a partnership between teachers and families to better understand the accommodations necessary for success at school and at home.
My passion is working with children, adolescents, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. I also work with divorced couples to create Co-Parenting strategies. I bring a direct, compassionate, solution focused approach as a Parent Coach with the option of Home-Based services to help reduce power struggles and restore peaceful family functioning. I also offer Educational/School Consultation support services for complex/neurodiverse clients, creating a partnership between teachers and families to better understand the accommodations necessary for success at school and at home.
(720) 669-7870 View (720) 669-7870
Photo of Mary Anne Parrish, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Mary Anne Parrish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACIII
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I have been in general practice for 25 years plus with a speciality in alcohol/ drug counseling and interventions. I conduct a 6 week co-dependency education and therapy program for family members and friends of drug addicts.Other therapy issues that i can treat are; depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, self esteem, parenting issues, post tramatic stress disorder, gay and lesbian issues and career issues. I accept most major insurance carriers as well as self pays. I treat individuals, couples, children/adolescents and families.
I have been in general practice for 25 years plus with a speciality in alcohol/ drug counseling and interventions. I conduct a 6 week co-dependency education and therapy program for family members and friends of drug addicts.Other therapy issues that i can treat are; depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, self esteem, parenting issues, post tramatic stress disorder, gay and lesbian issues and career issues. I accept most major insurance carriers as well as self pays. I treat individuals, couples, children/adolescents and families.
(720) 439-4670 View (720) 439-4670
Photo of Katie Amsberry, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Katie Amsberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Asking for help can seem overwhelming, but you are truly the expert of your own life. I can guide you through feelings of anxiety, depression, and life stressors. We all experience trauma in different ways and with a trauma informed lens and a safe space together we can map out the next steps best for you in your journey. Clients will leave feeling confident to navigate barriers that come up in life while practicing self-care and compassion.
Asking for help can seem overwhelming, but you are truly the expert of your own life. I can guide you through feelings of anxiety, depression, and life stressors. We all experience trauma in different ways and with a trauma informed lens and a safe space together we can map out the next steps best for you in your journey. Clients will leave feeling confident to navigate barriers that come up in life while practicing self-care and compassion.
(720) 605-9816 View (720) 605-9816
Photo of Dr. Ralph Jones, Marriage & Family Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Dr. Ralph Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, EdS, DAPA, CFI, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Can you identify with Sisyphus? The character in Greek mythology who was doomed to roll the rock up the hill, only to have the rock roll back down again? Do you feel your individual efforts have not brought the equanimity you deserve and desire? Perhaps you are now in the place where you need professional support. I welcome working with individuals who have not been able to resolve issues on their own. I will, through the use of the therapeutic process, help individuals and couples clarify their thinking, and ultimately make powerful and healthy changes in their lives.
Can you identify with Sisyphus? The character in Greek mythology who was doomed to roll the rock up the hill, only to have the rock roll back down again? Do you feel your individual efforts have not brought the equanimity you deserve and desire? Perhaps you are now in the place where you need professional support. I welcome working with individuals who have not been able to resolve issues on their own. I will, through the use of the therapeutic process, help individuals and couples clarify their thinking, and ultimately make powerful and healthy changes in their lives.
(720) 513-2019 View (720) 513-2019
Photo of Patricia Ryan-Johnson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Patricia Ryan-Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209  (Online Only)
Welcome. I know that it takes courage to reach out for support, so, thank you for taking the first step to a more fulfilled and happier life. Let me help to address the concerns that are preventing you from achieving wellness by replacing those concerns with helpful, positive thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will establish a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship that will enable us to begin the healing process.
Welcome. I know that it takes courage to reach out for support, so, thank you for taking the first step to a more fulfilled and happier life. Let me help to address the concerns that are preventing you from achieving wellness by replacing those concerns with helpful, positive thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will establish a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship that will enable us to begin the healing process.
(720) 571-9947 View (720) 571-9947
Photo of Renee Starkey Duncan, Pre-Licensed Professional in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Renee Starkey Duncan
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to look at their issues and be willing to change. I feel the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative effort conducted in a safe and caring environment. The relationship between the therapist and the client is as important in the healing process as any techniques that are used. I feel it is important to empower individuals to go out and live a rich and fulfilling life. I certainly believe that it is a privilege and an honor to participate in helping people heal through their life's most challenging times.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to look at their issues and be willing to change. I feel the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative effort conducted in a safe and caring environment. The relationship between the therapist and the client is as important in the healing process as any techniques that are used. I feel it is important to empower individuals to go out and live a rich and fulfilling life. I certainly believe that it is a privilege and an honor to participate in helping people heal through their life's most challenging times.
(303) 747-4026 View (303) 747-4026
Photo of Hannah Hemming, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Hannah Hemming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Previously, Hannah was a behavioral health clinician at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the consultative division of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and an integrated behavioral health clinician at Centura Health.
Hannah Hemming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. Hannah has been practicing evidenced-based individual, group, and family therapy, as well as diagnostic assessment since 2016. Ms. Hemming is trained in and utilizes a variety of interventions to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Behavior Management, Parent Management Training and Strengths-based approaches to treat an array of mental health conditions.
Previously, Hannah was a behavioral health clinician at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the consultative division of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and an integrated behavioral health clinician at Centura Health.
Hannah Hemming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. Hannah has been practicing evidenced-based individual, group, and family therapy, as well as diagnostic assessment since 2016. Ms. Hemming is trained in and utilizes a variety of interventions to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Behavior Management, Parent Management Training and Strengths-based approaches to treat an array of mental health conditions.
(970) 470-8977 View (970) 470-8977
Photo of Kelly L Caywood, Psychologist in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Kelly L Caywood
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Although we all need support, it can be very difficult to ask for help. I strive to create a collaborative, respectful, and supportive environment in order to address your challenges, determine your goals, and achieve the personal changes you want to make.
Although we all need support, it can be very difficult to ask for help. I strive to create a collaborative, respectful, and supportive environment in order to address your challenges, determine your goals, and achieve the personal changes you want to make.
(720) 903-2652 View (720) 903-2652
Photo of Nicholas Mancini, Counselor in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Nicholas Mancini
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I utilize humor, metaphors, and experiential activities to help you develop the ability to engage in the present moment so you can decide whether a behavior is consistent with your values. Through acceptance and mindfulness practices, I identify "how" you think about experiences to help create flexibility in moving toward personal growth and development.
I utilize humor, metaphors, and experiential activities to help you develop the ability to engage in the present moment so you can decide whether a behavior is consistent with your values. Through acceptance and mindfulness practices, I identify "how" you think about experiences to help create flexibility in moving toward personal growth and development.
(720) 636-9319 View (720) 636-9319
Photo of Daniel Menely, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Daniel Menely
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, BCC
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206  (Online Only)
As your therapist, I'm here to provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit quietly – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that might be bothering you in your everyday life, whether that be challenges with relationships, work, or family. Our goal is to help you feel better, be true to who you are, and improve your relationships. And along the way, you'll get valuable skills to reduce stress and move your life forward.
As your therapist, I'm here to provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit quietly – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that might be bothering you in your everyday life, whether that be challenges with relationships, work, or family. Our goal is to help you feel better, be true to who you are, and improve your relationships. And along the way, you'll get valuable skills to reduce stress and move your life forward.
(720) 802-4386 View (720) 802-4386

See more therapy options for Cherry Creek, Denver

Child Therapists

Do I need to attend therapy with my child?

Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.

How long are sessions with child therapists?

Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.

How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?

The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.

How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?

A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.