Child Therapists in Denver, CO
Alexandra Ament
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Supporting youth with developmental disabilities and their families is my area of passion and expertise. I strive to help families understand why their child might be struggling and how to best support them. My extensive training in psychology and behavior analysis allows me to view behavioral, emotional, and social challenges from unique perspectives. I specialize in youth with autism and co-occurring disorders and take a strengths-based approach to help them strive and reduce challenges around behavior and mental health concerns.
Supporting youth with developmental disabilities and their families is my area of passion and expertise. I strive to help families understand why their child might be struggling and how to best support them. My extensive training in psychology and behavior analysis allows me to view behavioral, emotional, and social challenges from unique perspectives. I specialize in youth with autism and co-occurring disorders and take a strengths-based approach to help them strive and reduce challenges around behavior and mental health concerns.
Ameryst Swanson-Valentine
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MAC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
Secure, confident adolescents and families are not born, but created. Keeping in mind children only have one childhood - I use an experiential community based style for children and their families who have experienced violence/abuse, unexpected life transitions, and fractured relationships. My work is to help my clients regain a sense of trust and a confident sense of self. Living with significant life stressors such as divorce, violence, grief and other transitions is difficult for anyone of any age, but especially teens. We all need a space to explore the internal workings of our heart and mind with someone who can listen.
Secure, confident adolescents and families are not born, but created. Keeping in mind children only have one childhood - I use an experiential community based style for children and their families who have experienced violence/abuse, unexpected life transitions, and fractured relationships. My work is to help my clients regain a sense of trust and a confident sense of self. Living with significant life stressors such as divorce, violence, grief and other transitions is difficult for anyone of any age, but especially teens. We all need a space to explore the internal workings of our heart and mind with someone who can listen.
Summer Flos (Accepting New Clients)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
I have worked closely with individuals, couples and families experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harming thoughts, traumas, intensive child behaviors/emotions, life transitions, domestic abuse and much more by using techniques from EMDR, play therapy, art, DBT, CBT, client centered counseling.
Accepting new clients for morning and early afternoon appointment times. I look at everyone's individual healing journey through a collaborative lens focusing on mind & body. Our minds & bodies hold on to traumas, depression, anxiety, etc & store it. I will help you assess the true roots to your issues & walk the path of growth together. I do not believe in “cookie cutter” therapy methods, which is giving every client the same skills and treatment. Instead we get to know the client & personalize their treatment to fit their needs, wants, beliefs & life experiences.
I have worked closely with individuals, couples and families experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harming thoughts, traumas, intensive child behaviors/emotions, life transitions, domestic abuse and much more by using techniques from EMDR, play therapy, art, DBT, CBT, client centered counseling.
Accepting new clients for morning and early afternoon appointment times. I look at everyone's individual healing journey through a collaborative lens focusing on mind & body. Our minds & bodies hold on to traumas, depression, anxiety, etc & store it. I will help you assess the true roots to your issues & walk the path of growth together. I do not believe in “cookie cutter” therapy methods, which is giving every client the same skills and treatment. Instead we get to know the client & personalize their treatment to fit their needs, wants, beliefs & life experiences.
Lana Gollyhorn M.A., Psychotherapist, LLC
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206
Lana Gollyhorn specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, families, and children ages 7+. With 17 years of experience, she is a dynamic clinician known for establishing immediate rapport with clients. Lana's treatment approach is supportive, authentic, and evidence-based. She received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, and has extensive experience treating adolescents, ADHD, learning differences, parent-child conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions. Lana offers parent education through dynamic and interactive lectures, and through small group sessions on a variety of parenting topics.
Lana Gollyhorn specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, families, and children ages 7+. With 17 years of experience, she is a dynamic clinician known for establishing immediate rapport with clients. Lana's treatment approach is supportive, authentic, and evidence-based. She received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, and has extensive experience treating adolescents, ADHD, learning differences, parent-child conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions. Lana offers parent education through dynamic and interactive lectures, and through small group sessions on a variety of parenting topics.
Shane Spears
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children of elementary, middle, and high school ages and their families.
You are already the expert on you. I am here to help you fully realize how valuable your expertise can be. You have what it takes to survive and thrive, but that can be difficult to believe at times. No matter a client's age, they bring a variety of personal traits and experiences to therapy that have led them to the present moment. My role as a psychologist is to meet my clients where they are and discover the strengths within and the resources around that can lead to personal growth. I serve children, adolescents, and adults in an integrative and collaborative manner.
I work with children of elementary, middle, and high school ages and their families.
You are already the expert on you. I am here to help you fully realize how valuable your expertise can be. You have what it takes to survive and thrive, but that can be difficult to believe at times. No matter a client's age, they bring a variety of personal traits and experiences to therapy that have led them to the present moment. My role as a psychologist is to meet my clients where they are and discover the strengths within and the resources around that can lead to personal growth. I serve children, adolescents, and adults in an integrative and collaborative manner.
Janessa Henninger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80212 (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals, children, and groups in a clinical setting, and have experience working with families in crisis.
Change can be scary and challenging for children and adults. We develop many different ways of coping with change, some that are healthy and others that are not. While you are the expert in your own life, I am here to help you (regardless of age) process through change and make life choices that are healthy for you in a safe, non-judgmental space. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, and cultures, as well as different presenting concerns. Working with me, we will explore your life at your pace.
I have worked with individuals, children, and groups in a clinical setting, and have experience working with families in crisis.
Change can be scary and challenging for children and adults. We develop many different ways of coping with change, some that are healthy and others that are not. While you are the expert in your own life, I am here to help you (regardless of age) process through change and make life choices that are healthy for you in a safe, non-judgmental space. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, and cultures, as well as different presenting concerns. Working with me, we will explore your life at your pace.
Natalie Walders Abramson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
My goal as a clinical psychologist is to help children, teens, adults and families develop solutions to their problems so that their lives run more smoothly with less stress. I have worked at Children's Hospital Colorado and National Jewish Health for 15 years, and launched my private practice to add a community based focus. I provide clients with state-of-the-art, empirically-supported behavioral health interventions shown to result in fast and sustainable relief from depression, anxiety and conflict.
My goal as a clinical psychologist is to help children, teens, adults and families develop solutions to their problems so that their lives run more smoothly with less stress. I have worked at Children's Hospital Colorado and National Jewish Health for 15 years, and launched my private practice to add a community based focus. I provide clients with state-of-the-art, empirically-supported behavioral health interventions shown to result in fast and sustainable relief from depression, anxiety and conflict.
Suwattana Maestas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80212
Is your child verbally and physically aggressive that it is impossible to go out to even a store or you dread their teachers reporting their "behaviors" at school? Are you worried that your child is too shy to engage in positive friendship and activities? Parenting can be very challenging at times, and I am here to listen, understand, and create treatment plan that are unique and meaningful for your child and your family. I believe (& witnessed!) children thrive despite trauma and life challenges with consistent supportive caregiving!!!
Is your child verbally and physically aggressive that it is impossible to go out to even a store or you dread their teachers reporting their "behaviors" at school? Are you worried that your child is too shy to engage in positive friendship and activities? Parenting can be very challenging at times, and I am here to listen, understand, and create treatment plan that are unique and meaningful for your child and your family. I believe (& witnessed!) children thrive despite trauma and life challenges with consistent supportive caregiving!!!
Hannah Pitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
Hannah has provided trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults for nearly ten years. She is an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who works through an attachment lens. She provides high quality care for clients of all ages in a compassionate environment conducive to healing and growth. Although Hannah is easy going and kind, she is unafraid to sit with you and/or your family through the challenging and emotionally charged work of therapy.
Hannah has provided trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults for nearly ten years. She is an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist who works through an attachment lens. She provides high quality care for clients of all ages in a compassionate environment conducive to healing and growth. Although Hannah is easy going and kind, she is unafraid to sit with you and/or your family through the challenging and emotionally charged work of therapy.
Lindsay Orleans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults through various diagnoses such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma related disorders, impulse control, emotional regulation, and other behavioral concerns. I have learned from my experience in working with children, adolescences, and their families that there is not one singular way that will work for everyone, which leads me to tailor my approach to meet each individual where they are at in that moment.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults through various diagnoses such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma related disorders, impulse control, emotional regulation, and other behavioral concerns. I have learned from my experience in working with children, adolescences, and their families that there is not one singular way that will work for everyone, which leads me to tailor my approach to meet each individual where they are at in that moment.
Cassie Grossman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209 (Online Only)
I'm Cassie (she/they), and I would describe myself as a nurturer who strives to create a therapeutic space in which children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe and seen. I am trained in Art Therapy, as well as Play Therapy (yes, online works too!). I believe the capacity to heal is within us already, and the therapeutic relationship can reminds us of our own strength.
I'm Cassie (she/they), and I would describe myself as a nurturer who strives to create a therapeutic space in which children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe and seen. I am trained in Art Therapy, as well as Play Therapy (yes, online works too!). I believe the capacity to heal is within us already, and the therapeutic relationship can reminds us of our own strength.
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Psychologist, PsyD, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80224
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children/adolescents/young adults with developmental disabilities and/or cognitive impairments. My goal is to help indiviudals and their families make connections between difficult behaviors and their underlying causes, and to find interventions that work well for the family. I believe that assessing and identifying strengths in both the client and the family is just as important as identifying the problems.
I specialize in working with children/adolescents/young adults with developmental disabilities and/or cognitive impairments. My goal is to help indiviudals and their families make connections between difficult behaviors and their underlying causes, and to find interventions that work well for the family. I believe that assessing and identifying strengths in both the client and the family is just as important as identifying the problems.
Realistic Serenity Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
For too long, mental well-being has been something that people were supposed to figure out for themselves. We're here to tell you that it really isn't necessary to go it alone. Our private practice is located near I-25 and Colorado Blvd. We utilize Play Therapy with children and teens in addition to working with adult individuals and families to create the empowerment to make choices that better fit the reality you envision for yourself.
For too long, mental well-being has been something that people were supposed to figure out for themselves. We're here to tell you that it really isn't necessary to go it alone. Our private practice is located near I-25 and Colorado Blvd. We utilize Play Therapy with children and teens in addition to working with adult individuals and families to create the empowerment to make choices that better fit the reality you envision for yourself.
Denver Adolescent Therapy Group
MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203 (Online Only)
The Denver Adolescent Therapy Group's specialty focus is the child, tweens, teens, and their families who are facing challenges resulting from normal child development and change.
Denver Adolescent Therapy Group provides psychotherapy to teens and their families. DATG has full time licensed therapists who have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families to address a wide variety of concerns and challenges. We are confident that we can find the perfect fit for your teen and your family.
The Denver Adolescent Therapy Group's specialty focus is the child, tweens, teens, and their families who are facing challenges resulting from normal child development and change.
Denver Adolescent Therapy Group provides psychotherapy to teens and their families. DATG has full time licensed therapists who have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families to address a wide variety of concerns and challenges. We are confident that we can find the perfect fit for your teen and your family.
Claire Morrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and young adults navigating life transitions.
Imagine a life where you are able to play, explore, and feel empowered to be exactly who you are. We exist in a world with an abundance of talent, ideas, possibilities and strengths; yet many of the current conditions stifle, exclude, and limit us. I am here to partner with you and your family to support growth through life transitions, school or work-related difficulties, emotional and behavioral challenges, childhood trauma- so that you can fully experience life's abundance.
I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and young adults navigating life transitions.
Imagine a life where you are able to play, explore, and feel empowered to be exactly who you are. We exist in a world with an abundance of talent, ideas, possibilities and strengths; yet many of the current conditions stifle, exclude, and limit us. I am here to partner with you and your family to support growth through life transitions, school or work-related difficulties, emotional and behavioral challenges, childhood trauma- so that you can fully experience life's abundance.
Michele J Forstot Nadel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
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.
Georgina Valdez
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Are you feeling lost, confused, or overwhelmed? Is your child having big feelings which feel unmanageable? Making the decision to engage in services is the first step towards healing. I specialize in working with the Latinx community navigating trauma, cultural identity, grief, and transitions. As a fluent Spanish speaker, I conduct sessions in Spanish designed to foster resilience and healing. I recognize the importance of cultural values as a cornerstone of healing. As part of the Latinx community myself, I have lived experience of navigating the complexities of integrating my cultural values in all aspects of my identity.
Are you feeling lost, confused, or overwhelmed? Is your child having big feelings which feel unmanageable? Making the decision to engage in services is the first step towards healing. I specialize in working with the Latinx community navigating trauma, cultural identity, grief, and transitions. As a fluent Spanish speaker, I conduct sessions in Spanish designed to foster resilience and healing. I recognize the importance of cultural values as a cornerstone of healing. As part of the Latinx community myself, I have lived experience of navigating the complexities of integrating my cultural values in all aspects of my identity.
Alex Boyce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
Are you looking for a therapist who can help your child or teenager learn to manage their emotions instead of engaging in all-out temper tantrums? As a caregiver, are you wondering what the best approach is to manage these difficult moments and to deepen your relationship with your child at the same time? In a therapy session with me, your child will learn techniques to encourage self-awareness in order to prevent acting-out behavior and you will learn strategies to support your child on this journey. A typical therapy session may include play therapy, yoga poses, breathwork, and/or creative arts.
Are you looking for a therapist who can help your child or teenager learn to manage their emotions instead of engaging in all-out temper tantrums? As a caregiver, are you wondering what the best approach is to manage these difficult moments and to deepen your relationship with your child at the same time? In a therapy session with me, your child will learn techniques to encourage self-awareness in order to prevent acting-out behavior and you will learn strategies to support your child on this journey. A typical therapy session may include play therapy, yoga poses, breathwork, and/or creative arts.
Eldridge Greer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80238 (Online Only)
I am trained as a clinical psychologist with a particular focus on addressing depression and anxiety in children and adults.
The past few years have been a period of unprecedented upheaval. Racial reckoning, dramatic declines in mental health well-being, COVID, challenges to women's reproductive health and economic uncertainty. These times make many of us feel uncertain about the present and future. Through a lens of cultural humility, I hope to work with you to provide an environment where your strengths can be realized and your goals for yourself and the people you care about can be met. Only by harnessing our strengths can we be whole people.
I am trained as a clinical psychologist with a particular focus on addressing depression and anxiety in children and adults.
The past few years have been a period of unprecedented upheaval. Racial reckoning, dramatic declines in mental health well-being, COVID, challenges to women's reproductive health and economic uncertainty. These times make many of us feel uncertain about the present and future. Through a lens of cultural humility, I hope to work with you to provide an environment where your strengths can be realized and your goals for yourself and the people you care about can be met. Only by harnessing our strengths can we be whole people.
Leigh Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206
I am comfortable working with adolescents, children, and adults who come to therapy with a wide range of concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who loves using Art Therapy and Play Therapy interventions as a safe and fun way to connect with children and adolescents. I work hard to create an approachable and non-threatening atmosphere with all my clients so they can accomplish their goals and adjust to life’s challenges. I started my career in inpatient hospital settings where I developed a strong passion for helping kids, teens, and families. Now, as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, I enjoy working with parents to broaden their parenting toolkits.
I am comfortable working with adolescents, children, and adults who come to therapy with a wide range of concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who loves using Art Therapy and Play Therapy interventions as a safe and fun way to connect with children and adolescents. I work hard to create an approachable and non-threatening atmosphere with all my clients so they can accomplish their goals and adjust to life’s challenges. I started my career in inpatient hospital settings where I developed a strong passion for helping kids, teens, and families. Now, as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, I enjoy working with parents to broaden their parenting toolkits.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Denver, CO provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Denver build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Denver build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.