Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Colorado Springs, CO
Rita Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
You have a unique story. Your LIFE has meaning. Your story shapes your thoughts, words, feelings and behaviors. If life isn't working out the way you'd hoped, is it time to challenge yourself? Learn to reshape your thoughts, refocus your words, experience new feelings and intentionally choose different behaviors . . . so you can rewrite the rest of your story. Anxiety, depression, divorce, blended families, trauma, PTSD, life transitions; sexual, physical and emotional abuse; sexual addiction, marriage enrichment, women's issues, grief and loss; military life, career changes, sending young adults into new beginnings . . . all can seem overwhelming.
You have a unique story. Your LIFE has meaning. Your story shapes your thoughts, words, feelings and behaviors. If life isn't working out the way you'd hoped, is it time to challenge yourself? Learn to reshape your thoughts, refocus your words, experience new feelings and intentionally choose different behaviors . . . so you can rewrite the rest of your story. Anxiety, depression, divorce, blended families, trauma, PTSD, life transitions; sexual, physical and emotional abuse; sexual addiction, marriage enrichment, women's issues, grief and loss; military life, career changes, sending young adults into new beginnings . . . all can seem overwhelming.
I work with adults, teens, and families who feel weighed down by depression, trauma, ongoing stress, and many other challenges.
Starting therapy takes courage, and the fact that you’re here tells me you’re already taking an important step toward change. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, explore what’s holding you back, and create space for growth in a way that feels supportive and doable.
I work with adults, teens, and families who feel weighed down by depression, trauma, ongoing stress, and many other challenges.
Starting therapy takes courage, and the fact that you’re here tells me you’re already taking an important step toward change. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, explore what’s holding you back, and create space for growth in a way that feels supportive and doable.
I help adolescent clients navigate big emotions by developing self-management techniques and developing healthy coping skills.
I specialize in ABA, (Applied Behavior Analysis). The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a trying time for all members of the family, I'm here to offer support through this turbulent time. I approach each client with unconditional positive regard, compassion, and empathy. I believe that our values are our compass. Identifying values is the first step in relief from psychological suffering and toward lasting behavior change. People seek out therapy for both compassionate care AND real therapeutic results. Your family deserves both. If you're tired of walking on eggshells around your loved one, I'm here to help.
I help adolescent clients navigate big emotions by developing self-management techniques and developing healthy coping skills.
I specialize in ABA, (Applied Behavior Analysis). The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a trying time for all members of the family, I'm here to offer support through this turbulent time. I approach each client with unconditional positive regard, compassion, and empathy. I believe that our values are our compass. Identifying values is the first step in relief from psychological suffering and toward lasting behavior change. People seek out therapy for both compassionate care AND real therapeutic results. Your family deserves both. If you're tired of walking on eggshells around your loved one, I'm here to help.
My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment to process and navigate difficult life transitions and everyday stressors. I have a decade of diverse experience helping others improve their quality of life. I utilize a person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach with the intention of helping others thrive, navigate life transitions, and strengthen relationships.
My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment to process and navigate difficult life transitions and everyday stressors. I have a decade of diverse experience helping others improve their quality of life. I utilize a person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach with the intention of helping others thrive, navigate life transitions, and strengthen relationships.
Find your strength through life's changing tides...I offer in-person, virtual, and nature-based therapy. I believe every individual is unique and deserves personalized, passionate care. I recognize that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change more than any one specific type of therapy. I work with individuals 16+ and I am deeply committed to supporting you wherever you are in your life's journey. My role is to help guide and support you as you work to heal from past traumas, manage current life stressors, and grow in your life.
Find your strength through life's changing tides...I offer in-person, virtual, and nature-based therapy. I believe every individual is unique and deserves personalized, passionate care. I recognize that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change more than any one specific type of therapy. I work with individuals 16+ and I am deeply committed to supporting you wherever you are in your life's journey. My role is to help guide and support you as you work to heal from past traumas, manage current life stressors, and grow in your life.
With a warm, client-centered approach, I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
Reaching out for help takes courage, and it’s one of the bravest steps you can take. I work with children and adults to explore how past experiences may still be shaping life today. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?” I encourage shifting the question to “What happened to me?”, a gentler, more compassionate place to begin healing. Along the way, I’ll share practical tools to help manage stress, regulate emotions, and support your overall well-being.
With a warm, client-centered approach, I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
Reaching out for help takes courage, and it’s one of the bravest steps you can take. I work with children and adults to explore how past experiences may still be shaping life today. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?” I encourage shifting the question to “What happened to me?”, a gentler, more compassionate place to begin healing. Along the way, I’ll share practical tools to help manage stress, regulate emotions, and support your overall well-being.
I strongly believe that trauma, whether it be big or small plays a monumental role in our day to day life. Whether it be our behaviors, inner dialogue or the guilt and shame that we carry, trauma can have a hold on us and the way we show up in our lives. I work from a developmental trauma lens that examines events that have happened throughout your life, ranging from childhood to adulthood, that may be affecting or interrupting your life today. I believe that by gaining a sense of how trauma affects us, we then can begin to gain back power in our lives.
I strongly believe that trauma, whether it be big or small plays a monumental role in our day to day life. Whether it be our behaviors, inner dialogue or the guilt and shame that we carry, trauma can have a hold on us and the way we show up in our lives. I work from a developmental trauma lens that examines events that have happened throughout your life, ranging from childhood to adulthood, that may be affecting or interrupting your life today. I believe that by gaining a sense of how trauma affects us, we then can begin to gain back power in our lives.
Who knew it would be so difficult to make it on your own, develop new relationships, and face the stresses of your late teens, 20s or 30s?
With these often turbulent years as a backdrop, you might begin to experience new distress that you’ve never felt before or knew existed. The onset of several mental health conditions typically show-up or are now seen as a problem during this time. Many have found that by working with me, they're able to tackle these unfamiliar and unhealthy events head on.
Who knew it would be so difficult to make it on your own, develop new relationships, and face the stresses of your late teens, 20s or 30s?
With these often turbulent years as a backdrop, you might begin to experience new distress that you’ve never felt before or knew existed. The onset of several mental health conditions typically show-up or are now seen as a problem during this time. Many have found that by working with me, they're able to tackle these unfamiliar and unhealthy events head on.
Jillian Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, ASAM, ERP
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
She specializes in co-occurring disorders, suicidal/homicidal ideation, addiction, OCD, adolescent/ teens, depression, and anxiety.
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.
She specializes in co-occurring disorders, suicidal/homicidal ideation, addiction, OCD, adolescent/ teens, depression, and anxiety.
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.
I have extensive experience working with adults and teens experiencing life transitions (moving, marriage, post-partum, parenthood, job changes).
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Feeling down, anxious, or stuck? I specialize in treating anxiety and depression using compassionate, evidence-based treatments (IFS and EMDR and EFT for Couples). We will work together to decrease symptoms of anxiety or depression, move forward from stuck feelings or traumatic memories, improve relationships, and increase self-compassion. Ultimately we will rediscover your core self — who you really are when anxiety and depression take a backseat.
I have extensive experience working with adults and teens experiencing life transitions (moving, marriage, post-partum, parenthood, job changes).
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Feeling down, anxious, or stuck? I specialize in treating anxiety and depression using compassionate, evidence-based treatments (IFS and EMDR and EFT for Couples). We will work together to decrease symptoms of anxiety or depression, move forward from stuck feelings or traumatic memories, improve relationships, and increase self-compassion. Ultimately we will rediscover your core self — who you really are when anxiety and depression take a backseat.
I believe in the human capacity for resilience & work collaboratively with clients on successfully living with and growing from the effects of stress, illness, loss, & trauma. You have the right to enjoy a more satisfying life of creativity & fulfillment, embodying the amazing human you were created to be. Grief is inevitable. Sometimes we don't know how to feel or be with emotions so we 'stuff' them in maladaptive ways.
I believe in the human capacity for resilience & work collaboratively with clients on successfully living with and growing from the effects of stress, illness, loss, & trauma. You have the right to enjoy a more satisfying life of creativity & fulfillment, embodying the amazing human you were created to be. Grief is inevitable. Sometimes we don't know how to feel or be with emotions so we 'stuff' them in maladaptive ways.
Her Rise Counseling specializes in therapy for women and teens experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and maternal mental health challenges.
Before founding Her Rise Counseling, I spent seven years at Eating Recovery Center, providing specialized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults across residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care. In addition to direct clinical work, I contributed to program development and served in Clinical Reviewing .
Her Rise Counseling specializes in therapy for women and teens experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and maternal mental health challenges.
Before founding Her Rise Counseling, I spent seven years at Eating Recovery Center, providing specialized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults across residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care. In addition to direct clinical work, I contributed to program development and served in Clinical Reviewing .
I really enjoy working with kids and teens to help them with hard situations.
People often struggle with emotional distress, challenges in personal relationships, and life transitions. I use a holistic lens to help clients cope by meeting them where they are; whether it's seeking support for a specific situation or want a safe space with someone who will listen. As a counselor, I bring compassion, empathy, collaborative work, skills teachings, and respect for client autonomy. I find benefit in not responding right away and allowing silence to participate so clients can resonate with what is being processed.
I really enjoy working with kids and teens to help them with hard situations.
People often struggle with emotional distress, challenges in personal relationships, and life transitions. I use a holistic lens to help clients cope by meeting them where they are; whether it's seeking support for a specific situation or want a safe space with someone who will listen. As a counselor, I bring compassion, empathy, collaborative work, skills teachings, and respect for client autonomy. I find benefit in not responding right away and allowing silence to participate so clients can resonate with what is being processed.
Are you or have you ever been in a season of life where you feel isolated, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not feeling your best? You are not alone! Everyone has struggles, whether that be in relationships, friendships, marriage, or family dynamics. Facing hardships in life is not uncommon and is something you should never face alone nor be ashamed of. Thus, I am confident that seeking help through counseling is not a sign of weakness but instead one of the bravest actions you can take as a human being!
Are you or have you ever been in a season of life where you feel isolated, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not feeling your best? You are not alone! Everyone has struggles, whether that be in relationships, friendships, marriage, or family dynamics. Facing hardships in life is not uncommon and is something you should never face alone nor be ashamed of. Thus, I am confident that seeking help through counseling is not a sign of weakness but instead one of the bravest actions you can take as a human being!
Destiny Roberts - ITSCO Colorado Springs, CO
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MS,, MFTC
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, I help couples, individuals, and adolescents navigate life’s challenges and building healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other approaches
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, I help couples, individuals, and adolescents navigate life’s challenges and building healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Drawing from Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other approaches
Transitions can feel tender and overwhelming—whether you're stepping into motherhood, navigating a new job, or rediscovering who you are. If you're feeling a bit lost or anxious in the process, you don’t have to walk it alone. I help people move from worry and self-doubt toward steadiness, clarity, and confidence in who they’re becoming.
Together, we’ll create a compassionate, confidential space where you can show up just as you are. We will explore your story with curiosity and honesty, honor your emotions, and also make room for laughter and lightness along the way.
Transitions can feel tender and overwhelming—whether you're stepping into motherhood, navigating a new job, or rediscovering who you are. If you're feeling a bit lost or anxious in the process, you don’t have to walk it alone. I help people move from worry and self-doubt toward steadiness, clarity, and confidence in who they’re becoming.
Together, we’ll create a compassionate, confidential space where you can show up just as you are. We will explore your story with curiosity and honesty, honor your emotions, and also make room for laughter and lightness along the way.
I typically work with all types of clients from adolescents to elderly seniors.
I have described my approach as varied and eclectic, depending on whether I am providing guided imagery with ACT therapy, or I am listening with psychoanalytic therapy.
I typically work with all types of clients from adolescents to elderly seniors.
I have described my approach as varied and eclectic, depending on whether I am providing guided imagery with ACT therapy, or I am listening with psychoanalytic therapy.
Over the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health clinics.
For young children, I tailor my approach using child-directed play therapy techniques and therapeutic games. This allows children to express themselves in a way that feels natural and comfortable for them, facilitating their emotional and psychological growth.
Over the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health clinics.
For young children, I tailor my approach using child-directed play therapy techniques and therapeutic games. This allows children to express themselves in a way that feels natural and comfortable for them, facilitating their emotional and psychological growth.
Heather Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCATP
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Serving clients both in Colorado and North Carolina, I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are driven to make positive changes, who may currently be experiencing difficult circumstances, and/or who seek guidance in navigating personal relationships. I strive to help identify areas for growth and to prepare for any perceived obstacles, reframing your outlook and mindset.
Serving clients both in Colorado and North Carolina, I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are driven to make positive changes, who may currently be experiencing difficult circumstances, and/or who seek guidance in navigating personal relationships. I strive to help identify areas for growth and to prepare for any perceived obstacles, reframing your outlook and mindset.
Whether you are a young child trying to make sense of a confusing world, a teenager struggling with identity, or an adult dealing with the complexities of relationships, career pressures, or life transitions, I’m here to help.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! Hello, my name is Danyele Wolfe, MA, LPCC. I am the owner of Mountain Wolfe Counseling & Wellness LLC. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My passion for counseling is deeply rooted in a desire to foster connection and create a safe, non-judgmental space where people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I believe that healing begins when individuals feel they are understood and accepted, which is why my approach is very person-centered.
Whether you are a young child trying to make sense of a confusing world, a teenager struggling with identity, or an adult dealing with the complexities of relationships, career pressures, or life transitions, I’m here to help.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! Hello, my name is Danyele Wolfe, MA, LPCC. I am the owner of Mountain Wolfe Counseling & Wellness LLC. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). My passion for counseling is deeply rooted in a desire to foster connection and create a safe, non-judgmental space where people feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I believe that healing begins when individuals feel they are understood and accepted, which is why my approach is very person-centered.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.