Therapists in 80218
Samantha Torres - Reflecting Light Guidance
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in medically related mental health issues/ chronic illness, narcissistic abuse/codependency.
Are you looking for someone to stand beside you as you navigate the complexities of chronic illness or need support in breaking cycles of codependency or difficult relationship dynamics with friends, family or partners? I specialize in providing compassionate and personalized support to individuals facing these challenges. I understand the unique struggles associated with chronic illness, offering a safe space to explore your emotions, address self-care needs, and develop effective coping strategies. Similarly, for relationships, I provide a non -judgmental environment and practical skills to help you create new dynamics.
I specialize in medically related mental health issues/ chronic illness, narcissistic abuse/codependency.
Are you looking for someone to stand beside you as you navigate the complexities of chronic illness or need support in breaking cycles of codependency or difficult relationship dynamics with friends, family or partners? I specialize in providing compassionate and personalized support to individuals facing these challenges. I understand the unique struggles associated with chronic illness, offering a safe space to explore your emotions, address self-care needs, and develop effective coping strategies. Similarly, for relationships, I provide a non -judgmental environment and practical skills to help you create new dynamics.
Liz Leahey
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I can support you if you’re wanting to live a more authentic, connected life, where you are living out of your personal code of ethics. It is my goal as a therapist to help bring you back to a felt sense of connection with your body. I specialize in working with teen and adult clients who are going through transitional phases, experiencing relationship issues, or are in need of processing some heavy life events. Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For those of us with marginalized identities, whether that be neurodivergence, chronic illness, or you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want you to feel seen and heard.
I can support you if you’re wanting to live a more authentic, connected life, where you are living out of your personal code of ethics. It is my goal as a therapist to help bring you back to a felt sense of connection with your body. I specialize in working with teen and adult clients who are going through transitional phases, experiencing relationship issues, or are in need of processing some heavy life events. Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For those of us with marginalized identities, whether that be neurodivergence, chronic illness, or you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want you to feel seen and heard.
anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss, chronic illness and chronic pain.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss, chronic illness and chronic pain.
Have you tried everything but sadness, loneliness or your relationship stays the same? You don’t have to suffer any longer. I understand the courage it takes to ask for help. Together, we'll transform pain and isolation into meaningful insight, self-love, connection and powerful, emotional strength. I’m a couples’ therapy expert and adult wellness specialist. I help heal relationships with parenting difficulties, affairs, religious or financial differences, intimacy issues and family conflict. I also specialize in helping adults navigating life transitions, and experiencing anxiety or depression.
My clients are seeking a different relationship with their pain and fears that will simply lead to feeling better. They are seeking gentle guidance in a non-judgmental space on their journey to connection and healing. If you are facing challenges in your life that include recovering from trauma, moving through a recent loss and/or coping with anxiety, depression or chronic illness, you are not alone.
My clients are seeking a different relationship with their pain and fears that will simply lead to feeling better. They are seeking gentle guidance in a non-judgmental space on their journey to connection and healing. If you are facing challenges in your life that include recovering from trauma, moving through a recent loss and/or coping with anxiety, depression or chronic illness, you are not alone.
NEW; now offering 30 minute sessions for busy folks! Asking for help is hard. In a culture that expects independence and perfection it is difficult to admit we DON'T have all the answers and might need help. Clients say things like 'I have no idea what is wrong with me, my life is just fine but I think I might be depressed." Folks may be drinking too much, sleeping too little, resisting relationships, questioning career choices, or facing financial instability but whatever the issues, solutions are more easily found in a close therapeutic relationship.
NEW; now offering 30 minute sessions for busy folks! Asking for help is hard. In a culture that expects independence and perfection it is difficult to admit we DON'T have all the answers and might need help. Clients say things like 'I have no idea what is wrong with me, my life is just fine but I think I might be depressed." Folks may be drinking too much, sleeping too little, resisting relationships, questioning career choices, or facing financial instability but whatever the issues, solutions are more easily found in a close therapeutic relationship.
Eunoia Healthcare - Angela Walsh-Koons, Medical NP
APRN, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Hello! I am a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides preventative health care and addresses medical concerns for adults in Colorado. When was the last time you had an annual exam and blood work? Do you need your cholesterol or thyroid function checked? Are you feeling under the weather? Think you might have a cold or sinus infection? Schedule an appointment with me today and let's get you feeling better or get your preventative health on track!
Hello! I am a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides preventative health care and addresses medical concerns for adults in Colorado. When was the last time you had an annual exam and blood work? Do you need your cholesterol or thyroid function checked? Are you feeling under the weather? Think you might have a cold or sinus infection? Schedule an appointment with me today and let's get you feeling better or get your preventative health on track!
Therapy helps you access your inherent ability to heal and find sovereignty. We all have the innate capacity for cultivating joy, to love and be loved; but the ways we have learned to cope and relate to others in the past are not necessarily the ways to thrive now. Your physical and emotional experiences are messages that can help you understand your needs and values, providing the insight and motivation to change and grow. When we learn to respond to these messages with care and wisdom, we begin to serve our deeper purpose and selves.
Therapy helps you access your inherent ability to heal and find sovereignty. We all have the innate capacity for cultivating joy, to love and be loved; but the ways we have learned to cope and relate to others in the past are not necessarily the ways to thrive now. Your physical and emotional experiences are messages that can help you understand your needs and values, providing the insight and motivation to change and grow. When we learn to respond to these messages with care and wisdom, we begin to serve our deeper purpose and selves.
Deanna Jean Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate , LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
My role is to facilitate this process by providing a supportive place. My counseling approach is profoundly shaped by my background in art therapy and my experience with the neurodivergent community. My creative pursuits, including writing, acrylic pours, and mixed media art, deeply influence my therapeutic practice. My personal experience with therapy also significantly informs my approach. I utilize principles from Internal Family Systems, dream work, art therapy, and strength-based therapy to address a wide range of needs, including PTSD, ADHD, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and interpersonal relationships.
My role is to facilitate this process by providing a supportive place. My counseling approach is profoundly shaped by my background in art therapy and my experience with the neurodivergent community. My creative pursuits, including writing, acrylic pours, and mixed media art, deeply influence my therapeutic practice. My personal experience with therapy also significantly informs my approach. I utilize principles from Internal Family Systems, dream work, art therapy, and strength-based therapy to address a wide range of needs, including PTSD, ADHD, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and interpersonal relationships.
Joanna Augusta Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Navigating life's changes can feel like walking through a fog—each decision can seem heavy and overwhelming. If you're battling anxiety, doubting your self-worth, or seeking a sense of calm amidst life’s pressures, you're not alone. You deserve support tailored to your unique needs and goals, whether you're untangling family dynamics, adjusting to life after college, or exploring your identity and purpose. Together, we’ll work to clear the fog, build resilience, and embrace your journey with confidence. Let’s connect and take the first step towards a more fulfilling life.
Navigating life's changes can feel like walking through a fog—each decision can seem heavy and overwhelming. If you're battling anxiety, doubting your self-worth, or seeking a sense of calm amidst life’s pressures, you're not alone. You deserve support tailored to your unique needs and goals, whether you're untangling family dynamics, adjusting to life after college, or exploring your identity and purpose. Together, we’ll work to clear the fog, build resilience, and embrace your journey with confidence. Let’s connect and take the first step towards a more fulfilling life.
There are many aspects of life that pull us away from our authentic selves. You might be feeling lost, confused, critical, or disconnected and hoping to find a way to connect with yourself and others, but not sure how or where to start. Many of us are motivated to explore our identities and life purpose, especially during times of change and transition, and that can be a scary journey. Individual, relationship, and group counseling are great opportunities to allow yourself to actively take a step toward connection and fulfillment.
There are many aspects of life that pull us away from our authentic selves. You might be feeling lost, confused, critical, or disconnected and hoping to find a way to connect with yourself and others, but not sure how or where to start. Many of us are motivated to explore our identities and life purpose, especially during times of change and transition, and that can be a scary journey. Individual, relationship, and group counseling are great opportunities to allow yourself to actively take a step toward connection and fulfillment.
Marissa Chabai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, BSN, LPC, RN, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Often individuals believe therapy is a monotonous, painful process that requires sitting on the couch for hours over the course of several months or years. As someone who works in the medical and mental health fields, it is an honor to be a part of BLND Health, a company that sees the whole person and brings creativity and fun into counseling. I tailor therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual. It is a great joy to empower people on their journey of growth, healing, and creating a life of fulfillment in unique ways.
Often individuals believe therapy is a monotonous, painful process that requires sitting on the couch for hours over the course of several months or years. As someone who works in the medical and mental health fields, it is an honor to be a part of BLND Health, a company that sees the whole person and brings creativity and fun into counseling. I tailor therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual. It is a great joy to empower people on their journey of growth, healing, and creating a life of fulfillment in unique ways.
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You're looking for help because something isn't working and you want to understand what is keeping you stuck. I specialize in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma and disordered eating. Wherever we begin, our first task will be to work together to find stable ground. We can then approach ourselves with curiosity, together exploring the patterns, beliefs, and experiences you have developed to adapt and survive. Ultimately, this work will allow us to interpret the world from a new viewpoint with newly developed knowledge. Through this insight, we can move toward experiencing increased peace and potential.
You're looking for help because something isn't working and you want to understand what is keeping you stuck. I specialize in helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma and disordered eating. Wherever we begin, our first task will be to work together to find stable ground. We can then approach ourselves with curiosity, together exploring the patterns, beliefs, and experiences you have developed to adapt and survive. Ultimately, this work will allow us to interpret the world from a new viewpoint with newly developed knowledge. Through this insight, we can move toward experiencing increased peace and potential.
It's both beautiful and challenging to be a person. If you're struggling with life's challenges, feeling stuck, and wanting to connect more deeply with yourself and others, I'm here to help. I work with people of all ages; I like to say that adults remind me to see children for their genius and treat them like they're people, and kids inspire me to bring playfulness and creativity into my work with adults.
It's both beautiful and challenging to be a person. If you're struggling with life's challenges, feeling stuck, and wanting to connect more deeply with yourself and others, I'm here to help. I work with people of all ages; I like to say that adults remind me to see children for their genius and treat them like they're people, and kids inspire me to bring playfulness and creativity into my work with adults.
Choosing a therapist can be daunting. I am experienced in providing a compassionate and experienced path to change. Together we will identify the core issues that are limiting you from living a life that is happy, satisfying and abundant. No one's life is perfect everyday, but NO ONE should live a life that is continually disappointing. Change is possible with the right motivation, and an experienced professional to help you develop new strategies and tools to have a more satisfying life.
Choosing a therapist can be daunting. I am experienced in providing a compassionate and experienced path to change. Together we will identify the core issues that are limiting you from living a life that is happy, satisfying and abundant. No one's life is perfect everyday, but NO ONE should live a life that is continually disappointing. Change is possible with the right motivation, and an experienced professional to help you develop new strategies and tools to have a more satisfying life.
I have a particular interest in aiding individuals who are navigating the complexities of chronic pain or illness and individuals who have faced abandonment during their formative years.
I have a particular interest in aiding individuals who are navigating the complexities of chronic pain or illness and individuals who have faced abandonment during their formative years.
I am a board-certified bariatric counselor candidate and have advanced perinatal mental health training through Postpartum Support International. I have experience in and enjoy working with concerns related to life-limiting illnesses, grief and loss, chronic diseases, eating disorders, body image, sports performance, perinatal mental health, infant loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
I am a board-certified bariatric counselor candidate and have advanced perinatal mental health training through Postpartum Support International. I have experience in and enjoy working with concerns related to life-limiting illnesses, grief and loss, chronic diseases, eating disorders, body image, sports performance, perinatal mental health, infant loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Chelli Pumphrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTPII, NAST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Honoring mind, body, & spirit, I use a heart-centered, intuitive, holistic approach to therapy. With 30 years of experience, I am skilled at identifying core wounds, blind spots, and trauma that may be preventing you from living a healthy, happy, and authentic life. If you feel depressed, anxious, disconnected from yourself or others, or you recognize or suspect that unhealed trauma is impacting your life, together we will harness your inner strength, resilience, and new perspectives to help you heal. My warm, direct, and compassionate style can help you feel comfortable, understood, and safe.
Honoring mind, body, & spirit, I use a heart-centered, intuitive, holistic approach to therapy. With 30 years of experience, I am skilled at identifying core wounds, blind spots, and trauma that may be preventing you from living a healthy, happy, and authentic life. If you feel depressed, anxious, disconnected from yourself or others, or you recognize or suspect that unhealed trauma is impacting your life, together we will harness your inner strength, resilience, and new perspectives to help you heal. My warm, direct, and compassionate style can help you feel comfortable, understood, and safe.
I am a sex, trauma, and relationship therapist with almost two decades of experience in social work and therapy. I specialize in working with couples and individuals navigating relationship transitions (divorce, coparenting, etc.), chronic or acute health conditions, sexual and relational desire differences (including kink, non-monogamy, etc.), religious trauma (especially exvangelicals and queer folks with oppression trauma), domestic violence/intimate partner violence/sexual trauma, healing from a breach of trust, coming out, gender exploration/transition, and more. I often work with LGBTQ+ couples and the parents of LGBTQ+ youth.
I am a sex, trauma, and relationship therapist with almost two decades of experience in social work and therapy. I specialize in working with couples and individuals navigating relationship transitions (divorce, coparenting, etc.), chronic or acute health conditions, sexual and relational desire differences (including kink, non-monogamy, etc.), religious trauma (especially exvangelicals and queer folks with oppression trauma), domestic violence/intimate partner violence/sexual trauma, healing from a breach of trust, coming out, gender exploration/transition, and more. I often work with LGBTQ+ couples and the parents of LGBTQ+ youth.
Welcome, I am Eliza Kienitz, a psychologist here in Denver, CO. Starting the process of therapy can be daunting. I want to help you find the right fit with a therapist, even if that is not me. I am passionate about the ethics of my role and want you to feel empowered to ask questions and clarify your goals. The folks I work with are often experiencing life transitions, are connected to the medical community, or are first responder or frontline workers. I specialize in adults and older adults. If you have found yourself at the point of seeking out a therapist, you have already done some hard work. I would be honored to help as I can.
Welcome, I am Eliza Kienitz, a psychologist here in Denver, CO. Starting the process of therapy can be daunting. I want to help you find the right fit with a therapist, even if that is not me. I am passionate about the ethics of my role and want you to feel empowered to ask questions and clarify your goals. The folks I work with are often experiencing life transitions, are connected to the medical community, or are first responder or frontline workers. I specialize in adults and older adults. If you have found yourself at the point of seeking out a therapist, you have already done some hard work. I would be honored to help as I can.
Sophie Ernstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Connection is one of the most powerful forms of healing. Whether you are feeling isolated, stressed, or overwhelmed in your life, healing often begins with sharing the burden with another person. You’ve taken the first and sometimes the hardest step towards starting therapy. I’m glad you’re here. I am a queer therapist and it is my greatest joy to work with my queer community. I work with people who hold intersecting identities and have experienced a wide range of concerns including trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, polyamory/CNM/ENM, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I offer individual, relationship, and group therapy.
Connection is one of the most powerful forms of healing. Whether you are feeling isolated, stressed, or overwhelmed in your life, healing often begins with sharing the burden with another person. You’ve taken the first and sometimes the hardest step towards starting therapy. I’m glad you’re here. I am a queer therapist and it is my greatest joy to work with my queer community. I work with people who hold intersecting identities and have experienced a wide range of concerns including trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, polyamory/CNM/ENM, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I offer individual, relationship, and group therapy.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.