Parenting Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
I use Child-Centered Play Therapy for kids and Child- Parent Relationship Therapy to support caregivers in the challenges of raising kids.
Feeling disconnected from your partner or spouse? Wishing you could truly talk with your partner and feel closer? Perhaps you’re thinking about taking your relationship to the next step and want to feel confident in your connection. Couples therapy can seem overwhelming and intimidating. I provide a warm, accepting, and secure space, supporting you both as you navigate through these stressful times. We’ll work together to better understand yourselves, your relationship challenges, and to connect with each other.
I use Child-Centered Play Therapy for kids and Child- Parent Relationship Therapy to support caregivers in the challenges of raising kids.
Feeling disconnected from your partner or spouse? Wishing you could truly talk with your partner and feel closer? Perhaps you’re thinking about taking your relationship to the next step and want to feel confident in your connection. Couples therapy can seem overwhelming and intimidating. I provide a warm, accepting, and secure space, supporting you both as you navigate through these stressful times. We’ll work together to better understand yourselves, your relationship challenges, and to connect with each other.
If your child is experiencing changes in their behavior, mood, functioning at home or school or you're having parenting challenges I'm here to help.
Starting therapy is an important yet sometimes challenging step. I aim to meet you where you are in this process, create a safe space for positive growth and provide a level of support tailored to you and your family. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who has been providing therapy to children and families for the past 25 years. I value working together as a team to create a plan to help you and your child develop skills and abilities to best support everyone's needs.
If your child is experiencing changes in their behavior, mood, functioning at home or school or you're having parenting challenges I'm here to help.
Starting therapy is an important yet sometimes challenging step. I aim to meet you where you are in this process, create a safe space for positive growth and provide a level of support tailored to you and your family. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who has been providing therapy to children and families for the past 25 years. I value working together as a team to create a plan to help you and your child develop skills and abilities to best support everyone's needs.
As a mother and former school professional with 24 years in public education, I bring deep insight into ADHD, ASD, addiction, parenting, and brain injury.
Life feels harder when your brain works differently-you're not broken, and you're not alone. As someone with ADHD who's spent 28 years helping others, I get it from the inside out. I specialize in working with adults (20 and up) navigating ADHD, autism spectrum differences, trauma, relationships, and brain injury. Using Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed approaches, I help you understand your patterns, heal old wounds, and build a life that actually works for your brain. You deserve more than just coping-you deserve to thrive. If you're ready to move from surviving to flourishing, I'm here to walk that path with you.
As a mother and former school professional with 24 years in public education, I bring deep insight into ADHD, ASD, addiction, parenting, and brain injury.
Life feels harder when your brain works differently-you're not broken, and you're not alone. As someone with ADHD who's spent 28 years helping others, I get it from the inside out. I specialize in working with adults (20 and up) navigating ADHD, autism spectrum differences, trauma, relationships, and brain injury. Using Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed approaches, I help you understand your patterns, heal old wounds, and build a life that actually works for your brain. You deserve more than just coping-you deserve to thrive. If you're ready to move from surviving to flourishing, I'm here to walk that path with you.
Rachel Everett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Waitlist for new clients
I especially enjoy working with recovering people-pleasers, new parents, those trying to better manage their anxiety, and couples.
Welcome to my page. It is so important to find a therapist you feel is a good fit for you! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, relationships are my bread and butter. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients identify as cycle-breakers — those intentionally shifting patterns from their families of origin — or are learning how to set boundaries and advocate for their needs with more confidence. I am trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR, ACT, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I especially enjoy working with recovering people-pleasers, new parents, those trying to better manage their anxiety, and couples.
Welcome to my page. It is so important to find a therapist you feel is a good fit for you! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, relationships are my bread and butter. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients identify as cycle-breakers — those intentionally shifting patterns from their families of origin — or are learning how to set boundaries and advocate for their needs with more confidence. I am trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR, ACT, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, in a encouraging and supportive manner, to assist with internal and relational conflicts, as well as co- parenting matters, and divorce issues.
I have nearly 20 years of experience working with children and families, who face daily struggles and trauma. I am a trained mediator, nurturing parenting provider, child and family investigator and EMDR provider.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, in a encouraging and supportive manner, to assist with internal and relational conflicts, as well as co- parenting matters, and divorce issues.
I have nearly 20 years of experience working with children and families, who face daily struggles and trauma. I am a trained mediator, nurturing parenting provider, child and family investigator and EMDR provider.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist & Supervisor, I work with kids, teens, and parents (what parent doesn't need support?) to help clients get real change without spending years in therapy (the average number of sessions is 15!).
Fed up and frustrated by your child's behaviors? Do you worry that deep down there is something wrong? I promise you there's not, but sometimes it's hard to shake that feeling! Maybe some days you feel like throwing in the towel or you're just tired of feeling like you don't know what to do anymore. If you're feeling discouraged, helpless, or exhausted and aren't sure where to turn next . . . I get it! Finding a therapist is hard. Reaching out for help feels vulnerable. You've probably already tried everything you can think of and you feel stuck. Don't keep waiting. I can help you take the first step!
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist & Supervisor, I work with kids, teens, and parents (what parent doesn't need support?) to help clients get real change without spending years in therapy (the average number of sessions is 15!).
Fed up and frustrated by your child's behaviors? Do you worry that deep down there is something wrong? I promise you there's not, but sometimes it's hard to shake that feeling! Maybe some days you feel like throwing in the towel or you're just tired of feeling like you don't know what to do anymore. If you're feeling discouraged, helpless, or exhausted and aren't sure where to turn next . . . I get it! Finding a therapist is hard. Reaching out for help feels vulnerable. You've probably already tried everything you can think of and you feel stuck. Don't keep waiting. I can help you take the first step!
I specialize in working with women during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenting.
I work with women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Many feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike themselves after welcoming a baby. They may be adjusting to sleep deprivation, identity shifts, relationship changes, or the pressure to “do it all well.” Some are experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression, while others feel stretched and need a place to process this season. I offer a warm, steady space to slow down, make sense of what you're carrying, and move forward with more clarity and support. And for those who desire it, Christ-centered care that gently integrates faith into the healing process is available.
I specialize in working with women during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenting.
I work with women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Many feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike themselves after welcoming a baby. They may be adjusting to sleep deprivation, identity shifts, relationship changes, or the pressure to “do it all well.” Some are experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression, while others feel stretched and need a place to process this season. I offer a warm, steady space to slow down, make sense of what you're carrying, and move forward with more clarity and support. And for those who desire it, Christ-centered care that gently integrates faith into the healing process is available.
Are you a hard working and motivated parent that worries about your kids?
While using a strength based approach I will help parents to understand the reason for their child's misbehavior. I will also teach the child better coping skills and appropriate ways to communicate their feelings. This will allow the child to experience more success.
Are you a hard working and motivated parent that worries about your kids?
While using a strength based approach I will help parents to understand the reason for their child's misbehavior. I will also teach the child better coping skills and appropriate ways to communicate their feelings. This will allow the child to experience more success.
Sometimes life sucks and maybe you don't know why or you think you should be able to handle everything that comes your way. Maybe you work hard to appear strong to those looking in from the outside but are struggling and suffering on the inside. Why do we constantly feel the need to pretend everything is okay? Or maybe we aren't pretending but we don't know what to do or how to change anything. Shame, grief, anger, fear, loneliness, and sadness all have a way of knocking us off our center and causing us the lose the ability to stay grounded and feel like ourselves. We all deserve help, we just need to know how to find it.
Sometimes life sucks and maybe you don't know why or you think you should be able to handle everything that comes your way. Maybe you work hard to appear strong to those looking in from the outside but are struggling and suffering on the inside. Why do we constantly feel the need to pretend everything is okay? Or maybe we aren't pretending but we don't know what to do or how to change anything. Shame, grief, anger, fear, loneliness, and sadness all have a way of knocking us off our center and causing us the lose the ability to stay grounded and feel like ourselves. We all deserve help, we just need to know how to find it.
I spend a lot of my time working with teens and the parents who care about them, especially moms carrying a lot behind the scenes.
Most people who reach out aren’t in crisis. They’re tired. Something in life or at home isn’t working the way it used to, and the usual conversations aren’t getting anywhere. Maybe your teen has pulled away, emotions are running high, or you feel like you’re constantly trying to help but nothing seems to land. It can feel frustrating, confusing, and at times discouraging. Therapy becomes a place to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin moving forward in a way that actually works.
I spend a lot of my time working with teens and the parents who care about them, especially moms carrying a lot behind the scenes.
Most people who reach out aren’t in crisis. They’re tired. Something in life or at home isn’t working the way it used to, and the usual conversations aren’t getting anywhere. Maybe your teen has pulled away, emotions are running high, or you feel like you’re constantly trying to help but nothing seems to land. It can feel frustrating, confusing, and at times discouraging. Therapy becomes a place to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin moving forward in a way that actually works.
I take an eclectic, strengths-based approach to treating attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, challenging behavior issues, parenting, existential crises, divorce recovery, and spiritual formation.
Our life’s journey begins the moment our heart begins to beat. Our path is marked by significant people and experiences impacting our attachment, mindset, and worldview. Some are positive and some are painful, both leaving a lasting impression that reflect in our identity, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. I seek to walk alongside my clients as they find meaning in those relationships and experiences. I am considerate of the story my clients have to tell and offer a compassionate space to meet them where they are, and offer an authentic therapeutic relationship.
I take an eclectic, strengths-based approach to treating attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, challenging behavior issues, parenting, existential crises, divorce recovery, and spiritual formation.
Our life’s journey begins the moment our heart begins to beat. Our path is marked by significant people and experiences impacting our attachment, mindset, and worldview. Some are positive and some are painful, both leaving a lasting impression that reflect in our identity, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. I seek to walk alongside my clients as they find meaning in those relationships and experiences. I am considerate of the story my clients have to tell and offer a compassionate space to meet them where they are, and offer an authentic therapeutic relationship.
Leslie Shirkey
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Whether you are the parent struggling to communicate better with your teen, or the teen trying to navigate your burgeoning independence, my hope is to provide a warm space where healing and restoration can begin.
I have experience working with families/couples who experience relational conflict, divorce, remarriage, and who wanted to strengthen their relationship with each other and their child. I also work with teens, women, and older adults who struggle with trauma, past abuse, infertility, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression, etc.
Whether you are the parent struggling to communicate better with your teen, or the teen trying to navigate your burgeoning independence, my hope is to provide a warm space where healing and restoration can begin.
I have experience working with families/couples who experience relational conflict, divorce, remarriage, and who wanted to strengthen their relationship with each other and their child. I also work with teens, women, and older adults who struggle with trauma, past abuse, infertility, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression, etc.
Family member, parent, employee, boss, neighbor, caretaker, student, X whatever, coach, partner?
Since 1995 my focus has been to people through thru life's stages, I tailor the best style to meet each individual person's needs. I use most current therapy modalities and adjust my approach to whatever you need, if something isn't working, I have another tool in my kit to pull from to help you. You don't have to be "sick" to get better! Judgement free!
Family member, parent, employee, boss, neighbor, caretaker, student, X whatever, coach, partner?
Since 1995 my focus has been to people through thru life's stages, I tailor the best style to meet each individual person's needs. I use most current therapy modalities and adjust my approach to whatever you need, if something isn't working, I have another tool in my kit to pull from to help you. You don't have to be "sick" to get better! Judgement free!
I work well with young people and people struggling with anxiety, depression and social isolation. I know mental health issues can affect so many aspects of life. Sometimes people feel so alone and misunderstood. Therapy can be a place to find support, connection and advice.
I work well with young people and people struggling with anxiety, depression and social isolation. I know mental health issues can affect so many aspects of life. Sometimes people feel so alone and misunderstood. Therapy can be a place to find support, connection and advice.
Clear Path Behavior, LLC
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, EdS, NCSP, BCBA
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
My ideal clients are parents of children and teens who aren’t making the progress they could, often because support at home doesn’t yet match what the child needs.
As a BCBA, I focus on the “missing link” between insight and follow-through. Rather than adding more strategies, I help you implement what actually works day-to-day—adjusting in real time so changes stick beyond the session.
My ideal clients are parents of children and teens who aren’t making the progress they could, often because support at home doesn’t yet match what the child needs.
As a BCBA, I focus on the “missing link” between insight and follow-through. Rather than adding more strategies, I help you implement what actually works day-to-day—adjusting in real time so changes stick beyond the session.
Since 2005, I have worked hard to heal families, individuals, and relationships, no matter the complex dynamics involved. I've also made it my purpose to help anyone willing to try, all while ensuring you don't feel judged, minimized, or marginalized. I am trained in a variety of models ranging from Solution Focused, MRI, and Narrative therapy to Trauma Focused CBT and EFT/Tapping. My professional experiences include a variety of settings where I worked with individuals and families while also supervising and training therapists.
Since 2005, I have worked hard to heal families, individuals, and relationships, no matter the complex dynamics involved. I've also made it my purpose to help anyone willing to try, all while ensuring you don't feel judged, minimized, or marginalized. I am trained in a variety of models ranging from Solution Focused, MRI, and Narrative therapy to Trauma Focused CBT and EFT/Tapping. My professional experiences include a variety of settings where I worked with individuals and families while also supervising and training therapists.
I create a supportive space where individuals, couples, parents, and co- parents can untangle challenges, strengthen communication, and build deeper, more resilient connections.
Therapy for life's transitions. Whether you're navigating a divorce, career change, empty nest, new parenthood, or another major life shift, it can feel like the ground beneath you is moving. Emotions run high, relationships feel strained, and the future seems uncertain.
I help women, teens, and couples find clarity and stability during times of change. My clients are often high achievers who are used to solving problems but find that life's biggest transitions require a different kind of support.
I create a supportive space where individuals, couples, parents, and co- parents can untangle challenges, strengthen communication, and build deeper, more resilient connections.
Therapy for life's transitions. Whether you're navigating a divorce, career change, empty nest, new parenthood, or another major life shift, it can feel like the ground beneath you is moving. Emotions run high, relationships feel strained, and the future seems uncertain.
I help women, teens, and couples find clarity and stability during times of change. My clients are often high achievers who are used to solving problems but find that life's biggest transitions require a different kind of support.
Now accepting most insurances! Are you needing help taking back control in your life? Our team specializes in helping you through difficult transitions. We can support you to help build boundaries, work on relationships, recognizing areas of change, and anything else in-between. It can feel overwhelming when our amygdala is firing and informing us that we are unsafe and threatened. We have extensive training in trauma informed care and can help you recognize this emotional response and find healthier ways to manage.
Now accepting most insurances! Are you needing help taking back control in your life? Our team specializes in helping you through difficult transitions. We can support you to help build boundaries, work on relationships, recognizing areas of change, and anything else in-between. It can feel overwhelming when our amygdala is firing and informing us that we are unsafe and threatened. We have extensive training in trauma informed care and can help you recognize this emotional response and find healthier ways to manage.
Jenifer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFTC
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Waitlist for new clients
Life can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck and it's worse when you're healing from trauma, managing anxiety, navigating relationship struggles, or working through difficult family dynamics, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can feel heard, gain insight, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Together, we'll work toward healing, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of balance and confidence.
Life can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck and it's worse when you're healing from trauma, managing anxiety, navigating relationship struggles, or working through difficult family dynamics, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can feel heard, gain insight, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Together, we'll work toward healing, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of balance and confidence.
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 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.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.