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Jessie Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Reaching out initially can be challenging! Go to this website to schedule a consultation call: jessie-wright-therapy.clientsecure.me I have clinical experience counseling adults and adolescents, and in facilitating groups. My training includes providing strengths-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy to clients with a wide range of backgrounds, diagnoses, and treatment goals with a particular passion and specialty for trauma healing. My goal is always to guide my clients toward what they want to achieve. I believe that we are all experts of ourselves so my role is to guide you toward healing while honoring your personal values!
Waitlist for new clients

Xochilt Alamillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Not currently accepting new clients. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or just feel "stuck", I see my role as a therapist as one of support, tailored to meet your individual needs. I strive to do all of this with a social justice lens. This means I take into account generational trauma, historical trauma, racial trauma, and current political climate.

Alberto Luna
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Alberto Luna is a Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) NYS Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and Behavior Support Specialist. He specializes in Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and utilizes empirically-supported and evidence based curricula and interventions to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and numerous other emotional and behavioral disorders. He has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, and has supported families and parents through Family Therapy and court-mandated supervised visitation.

Judith Thurow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, SAP
Verified
Verified
My philosophy is based on the brain-body connection integrating neuroscience-based therapies to help develop flexible and adaptive emotional strength/resilience. And yes, it is possible to change your brain and therefore your thinking. I believe that we can all make the changes in ourselves we want. My specialties include grief, anxiety and helping couples renegotiate their relationship and marriage using attachment focused therapy.
Not accepting new clients

David Hay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a seasoned master's level psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. I work with an interactive and direct style to help you move to a higher level of health both personally and relationally. Family Systems Theory helps me identify the connection of past hurt and pain to the your present concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Theory gives us tools for changing automatic responses to more desirable ones.
I work with couples to enhance their communication styles and to resolve conflicts. I also like to work with premarital couples exploring strengths as well as potential growing edges.

Center for Valued Living, PLLC
PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving clients all over CO via telehealth (and in-person) - serving Aurora, Denver, Boulder, Colo Spgs, mountain regions, eastern CO, Pueblo, & more! Our licensed therapists take most insurances. See c4vl.com or the photo gallery here for details on our clinicians, specialities, insurances and locations. Please indicate your insurance and location (if you will want to do in-person therapy). Our supervised LPCC/LSW/intern providers also take Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Cofinity, Victims Comp. We have providers who speak Spanish and French. We know we have someone who can help!

Westside Behavioral Care
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Westside Behavioral Care can help you find a therapist who is just right for you or your family. Our qualified and compassionate counselors provide outstanding mental health services in-person and online across the entire Greater Denver Area. For an appointment, please call 303-986-4197 to speak with our receptionist M-F 8:30am-5pm. Alternatively, our website allows you to self-schedule with one of our multi-award-winning therapists 24/7. Our network includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, couples counselors, and certified alcohol and drug counselors.

Natalie Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TF-CBT
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck in negative thought patterns? Having a tough time moving past a traumatic experience? Are you struggling to express and enforce boundaries with others? Sometimes talking with family or friends can help, however, sometimes you may need more. This is where I can help. I'm passionate about working with teens (16+), adults, couples, and families to find balance and re-establish purpose in their life by using skills-based practices. I have a special interest in helping people learn skills they can use to decrease anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, low self-esteem, school related issues, and trauma impact.

Caroline Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed therapist in Colorado and I work with clients trying to get through a past or recent trauma or just deal with tough life issues that are affecting their daily life and overall happiness. Trauma, depression, anxiety and other stressors can be overwhelming and interfere with basic functioning but can be overcome when addressed in a healthy way. These issues can be difficult to deal with alone, so therapy helps provide a strong support system towards recovery and healthy living. I believe in helping people focus on and strengthen their individual power to start living life the way they want to.

Zach Doyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Zach is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the sate of Colorado. He has extensive background in depression, anxiety and trauma work. He is a trained EMDR therapist and uses this and other techniques to quickly achieve a healthy mind. Zach’s clients feel safe with him, trusting his strength and ability to stay centered in the midst of intense work. He knows how to be present with you in the painful parts of life while also encouraging you to embrace moments of humor and joy. Working with Zach helps you to move beyond “good enough” and achieve deep and lasting healing.

Hazel J Patel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Hazel, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 7 years of experience working with kids, adolescents and individuals. Additionally, I have my Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis which has given me the well rounded knowledge of how to provide mental health along side behavioral support to individuals. I have worked within a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma, life adjustments, OCD, ADHD and attachment concerns.

Jillian Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, ASAM
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing problems with addiction? Do you have trouble handling depression, trauma, and anxiety? I would like to be your guide in becoming sober and healing. As a experienced clinician, I recognize those that struggle with mental health and addiction are some of the most intelligent and artistic individuals. Often, those that experience anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts saw drugs and alcohol as a way to cope and calm their thoughts. I am here to walk you through the journey of hope to recovery, however that may look to you.

Kayla Kerekes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you ready to change how you engage with challenges in your life, your personal relationships, and how you view yourself? I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand how maladaptive patterns were developed, why they persist, and who are motivated to make a change. I find great satisfaction when I work with individuals who want to gain a better understanding of themselves and address the challenges that are keeping them from living a wholehearted life. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Natalie Clayton
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with anxiety, disconnection or recurrent thoughts of trauma? I create a non-judgmental place for you to explore how you view yourself and the world. Your values and goals will guide our sessions as you move toward growth, healing and connection. Throughout our work together, I will focus on your strengths and inherent resilience. I am here to empower and support you as you clarify your identity and increase your ability to engage in fulfilling relationships. A safe and trusting relationship with each client is a large focus of my practice. I strive to be warm, transparent and genuine with each person I work with.
Waitlist for new clients

Lori-Ann Landry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe each of us has a unique inner light. However, some experiences we walk through over the course of our lives can progressively dull that light until we struggle finding our joy. I work with clients to identify and understand how past events in their lives may be influencing their current distress levels and to learn new ways of thinking and feeling about these events, accepting with love and integrating these new beliefs for a more body/mind experience.

Anthea Stobie
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, R-DMT, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a holistic, body-centered therapist, I believe that each person's deepest truths lie beyond the cognitive. I love helping my clients get to know themselves on a deeper level, and witnessing them realize their full potential as a result.

Autism West Behavior Partners
MA
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Lidia Kamionka and I have worked with a wide range of individuals from toddlers to adults. My primary areas of interest include social skills, adaptive living skills, self-advocacy, functional communication training (FCT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I am passionate about helping all our clients, and want to make a difference that will benefit them in all aspects of their lives. I believe that ABA is the best approach to helping make this happen.

Awakening Hope, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My name is Diana Chavez. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified in EMDR. I am bilingual and specialize in trauma informed, CBT, and client centered approaches.

Ash Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AASW
Verified
Verified
I became interested in helping others heal and grow after my own personal experiences struggling with mental health challenges, as well as watching loved ones struggle with addiction, mental health, toxic family situations, and chronic health/pain issues. I've seen and experienced the healing power in being able to unpack your story and share what has shaped you. By adopting new visions of ourselves and our power, we can expand in ways we never thought possible. We reconnect. We can blaze our own authentic path and make an impact on the world like we were always meant to. We can begin living our our version of a life worth living.

Rachel K English
Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified
Verified
The process of therapy can be a powerful, life-changing experience. As we grow through gaining self-awareness, many of us seek balance from the head to the heart. We are all capable of conscious growth and seek support through connection. Whether your experience has been emotional, spiritual or physical pain, surviving trauma, broken relationships or addiction, there is healing to be discovered from our challenging experiences. Exploration of the self may inspire, transform, generate, and offer insight toward a conscious and whole-hearted life.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, 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.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
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.
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.
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.