Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Commerce City, CO
My work centers on helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate trauma, identity, and personal growth. I use a steady, relational, and culturally humble approach designed to reduce barriers and honor your pace. If you’re curious about working together, I welcome you to connect with me. If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or feeling disconnected, I offer steady, culturally humble support. We’ll explore patterns, build coping tools, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
My work centers on helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate trauma, identity, and personal growth. I use a steady, relational, and culturally humble approach designed to reduce barriers and honor your pace. If you’re curious about working together, I welcome you to connect with me. If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or feeling disconnected, I offer steady, culturally humble support. We’ll explore patterns, build coping tools, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Melody Keown @ Rising Sun Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
When life feels heavy, confusing, or isolating, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, psychosis, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I provide a warm, affirming space for all, including LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals, grounded in a trauma-informed approach that honors the impact of gender, identity, and lived experience. Together, we can make space for your voice, your strength, and your hope.
When life feels heavy, confusing, or isolating, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, psychosis, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I provide a warm, affirming space for all, including LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals, grounded in a trauma-informed approach that honors the impact of gender, identity, and lived experience. Together, we can make space for your voice, your strength, and your hope.
Antonia Ramirez at Rising Sun Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
My ideal clients are individuals navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions who want to better understand themselves and their patterns. Many appear strong and capable on the outside but feel stuck, anxious or disconnected internally.
In therapy, clients can expect a supportive and collaborative space that balances reflection, practical tools, and moments of humor when appropriate- because growth can be meaningful without always feeling heavy. Together, we work toward deeper emotional awareness, healthier relationships, and a life that feels more authentic and aligned.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions who want to better understand themselves and their patterns. Many appear strong and capable on the outside but feel stuck, anxious or disconnected internally.
In therapy, clients can expect a supportive and collaborative space that balances reflection, practical tools, and moments of humor when appropriate- because growth can be meaningful without always feeling heavy. Together, we work toward deeper emotional awareness, healthier relationships, and a life that feels more authentic and aligned.
I support individuals, primarily young/middle-aged adults and teens, navigating mood disorders, suicidal ideation, complex trauma, and anxiety/depression.
I aim to focus on who I am working with before committing to how I approach our time together. Although I lean toward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed, Psychodynamic, and DBT aspects, my integrative lens promotes tailoring to fit your needs (individual, cultural, systemic, etc.).
I support individuals, primarily young/middle-aged adults and teens, navigating mood disorders, suicidal ideation, complex trauma, and anxiety/depression.
I aim to focus on who I am working with before committing to how I approach our time together. Although I lean toward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed, Psychodynamic, and DBT aspects, my integrative lens promotes tailoring to fit your needs (individual, cultural, systemic, etc.).
Are you looking to handle stress better? Are you feeling more nervousness or sadness than before? Do you feel overwhelmed? I know those feelings all too well. While friends and family (biological or chosen) can be great supports, an objective ear that's specially trained to help guide you and provide extra support can make all the difference. I can help you get to the root of your concerns, overcome challenges, and help you change the story of your life.
Are you looking to handle stress better? Are you feeling more nervousness or sadness than before? Do you feel overwhelmed? I know those feelings all too well. While friends and family (biological or chosen) can be great supports, an objective ear that's specially trained to help guide you and provide extra support can make all the difference. I can help you get to the root of your concerns, overcome challenges, and help you change the story of your life.
I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those with disordered eating, recognizing each person's unique experience.
I believe therapy should be tailored to each individual. As a Creative Arts Therapist, I integrate expressive modalities—including art, movement, music, writing, drama, and play—with approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Jungian psychology, and strengths-based counseling.
I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those with disordered eating, recognizing each person's unique experience.
I believe therapy should be tailored to each individual. As a Creative Arts Therapist, I integrate expressive modalities—including art, movement, music, writing, drama, and play—with approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Jungian psychology, and strengths-based counseling.
Melissa Odendahl at Rising Sun Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
I enjoy working with neurodivergent teen girls and women, especially those who are late-diagnosed with low to medium support needs.
If you've found yourself struggling, questioning your direction, or wanting to grow, I can be here to hold a safe space to support you. I enjoy working with those experiencing anxiety, disordered eating & body image concerns, grief & loss, and physical health diagnoses such as cancer. I also work with those hoping to build their self-esteem, and those who are looking to improve their interpersonal relationships. My clients want to learn more about themselves and how they interact with the world. They have a desire to become an even better version of who they already are, not just for those closest to them, but also for themselves.
I enjoy working with neurodivergent teen girls and women, especially those who are late-diagnosed with low to medium support needs.
If you've found yourself struggling, questioning your direction, or wanting to grow, I can be here to hold a safe space to support you. I enjoy working with those experiencing anxiety, disordered eating & body image concerns, grief & loss, and physical health diagnoses such as cancer. I also work with those hoping to build their self-esteem, and those who are looking to improve their interpersonal relationships. My clients want to learn more about themselves and how they interact with the world. They have a desire to become an even better version of who they already are, not just for those closest to them, but also for themselves.
Emily Shirshac @ Rising Sun Counseling Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
2 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
Everyone deserves at least one place in their life where they truly feel seen and heard for exactly who they are, not just who they have been or who they could be. With compassion and curiosity, I want to build this space with you to create meaning, understanding and self-acceptance that can spread into all facets of your life. Life can be hard to navigate when you feel isolated and alone. There may be mornings you wake up and immediately feel the urge to close your eyes again, or nights that become sleepless with endless chatter in your mind. Together we can sort through the noise.
Everyone deserves at least one place in their life where they truly feel seen and heard for exactly who they are, not just who they have been or who they could be. With compassion and curiosity, I want to build this space with you to create meaning, understanding and self-acceptance that can spread into all facets of your life. Life can be hard to navigate when you feel isolated and alone. There may be mornings you wake up and immediately feel the urge to close your eyes again, or nights that become sleepless with endless chatter in your mind. Together we can sort through the noise.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes everyone needs a safe space to process and heal. I am a believer in holistic healing meaning we must integrate mindfulness and movement in addition to talk therapy. My approach includes holistic practices such as, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) in order to best address your needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes everyone needs a safe space to process and heal. I am a believer in holistic healing meaning we must integrate mindfulness and movement in addition to talk therapy. My approach includes holistic practices such as, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) in order to best address your needs.
Ameryst Swanson-Valentine @ Rising Sun Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
Secure, confident individuals are not born, but created. Trauma, relationship struggles, and major life changes can disrupt our sense of stability and connection. Often, we may find ourselves repeating patterns we don't fully understand - in our relationships, our families, and within ourselves. What once helped us survive may now be creating isolation, conflict, or emotional overwhelm.
Secure, confident individuals are not born, but created. Trauma, relationship struggles, and major life changes can disrupt our sense of stability and connection. Often, we may find ourselves repeating patterns we don't fully understand - in our relationships, our families, and within ourselves. What once helped us survive may now be creating isolation, conflict, or emotional overwhelm.
Lexii Prevette @ Rising Sun Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
Waitlist for new clients
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist that assists children & adolescents, couples, and families achieve their personal and relational goals.
I use a systems approach which brings the communities you are a part of, your individual experience, and the identities that you hold into the process of therapy. My goal is to help clients recognize the strength and wisdom they have and provide new insight on how to create and maintain more fulfilling connections within their lives.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist that assists children & adolescents, couples, and families achieve their personal and relational goals.
I use a systems approach which brings the communities you are a part of, your individual experience, and the identities that you hold into the process of therapy. My goal is to help clients recognize the strength and wisdom they have and provide new insight on how to create and maintain more fulfilling connections within their lives.
Levon Hupfer @ Galvanize Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MAC, LAC
1 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
In addition to private practice, I served for over 10 years at the District Attorney's Office creating behavioral health pathways for clients, & before that with youth in acute/crisis or detention settings.
As a systems and attachment therapist I use stories & strengths, writing & journaling, and nutrition & wellness. Skills and Tools don't change people in a lasting way - connections and relationships do! So the focus of therapy is initially attachment needs, identity, and communication.
In addition to private practice, I served for over 10 years at the District Attorney's Office creating behavioral health pathways for clients, & before that with youth in acute/crisis or detention settings.
As a systems and attachment therapist I use stories & strengths, writing & journaling, and nutrition & wellness. Skills and Tools don't change people in a lasting way - connections and relationships do! So the focus of therapy is initially attachment needs, identity, and communication.
I recognize that taking the first step to seek out professional counseling can be a big one. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve their goals. We work on things like managing anxiety, relationship issues, sex and intimacy, dealing with life's transitions, and increasing coping skills. Many couples come to therapy having difficulty communicating and expressing their needs. With more people working from home and spending time cooped up together it is increasingly important to understand and communicate with your partner. It can be an opportunity to understand each other on deeper more meaningful level.
I recognize that taking the first step to seek out professional counseling can be a big one. I work with both individuals and couples to achieve their goals. We work on things like managing anxiety, relationship issues, sex and intimacy, dealing with life's transitions, and increasing coping skills. Many couples come to therapy having difficulty communicating and expressing their needs. With more people working from home and spending time cooped up together it is increasingly important to understand and communicate with your partner. It can be an opportunity to understand each other on deeper more meaningful level.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Colorado and Louisiana. I specialize in helping individuals work through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using a person-centered, goal-oriented approach. At Live Out Loud Counseling, my mission is to create a safe, supportive space where you can heal, grow, and find your voice. Many of my clients are high achievers, caregivers, or those who feel overwhelmed but unsure how to ask for help. I’m here to support you in building confidence, improving relationships, and learning practical skills to manage life’s challenges—one step at a time.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Colorado and Louisiana. I specialize in helping individuals work through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using a person-centered, goal-oriented approach. At Live Out Loud Counseling, my mission is to create a safe, supportive space where you can heal, grow, and find your voice. Many of my clients are high achievers, caregivers, or those who feel overwhelmed but unsure how to ask for help. I’m here to support you in building confidence, improving relationships, and learning practical skills to manage life’s challenges—one step at a time.
Healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and accepted for who we are. When such a fundamental need goes unmet—of course, we feel adrift and disconnected, both from ourselves and from the world around us. We fall out of touch with our intuition and our bodies and feel immobilized. If you’re seeking help, you’re already doing the work. My role is to help you continue to strengthen that resilience and wisdom already within you.
Healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and accepted for who we are. When such a fundamental need goes unmet—of course, we feel adrift and disconnected, both from ourselves and from the world around us. We fall out of touch with our intuition and our bodies and feel immobilized. If you’re seeking help, you’re already doing the work. My role is to help you continue to strengthen that resilience and wisdom already within you.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or relational stress. They are seeking healthier patterns, deeper connection, and greater peace in daily life. They come to therapy because they believe change is possible, and we collaborate to create it. Together, we focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building the skills and insight that lead to meaningful, lasting growth.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or relational stress. They are seeking healthier patterns, deeper connection, and greater peace in daily life. They come to therapy because they believe change is possible, and we collaborate to create it. Together, we focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building the skills and insight that lead to meaningful, lasting growth.
Hello there! I'm so glad you've found me. I see individuals of all ages for therapy, as well as couples and EMDR. I believe that each person is the expert on their own life. The space in our sessions is yours to make it whatever you need it to be that day. I am more than happy to discuss anything that feels important to you, as I strive to make my therapy room a safe space for you to be your most authentic and genuine self. I believe that you are your own hero and I am here to help guide you on your journey of self-discovery. We can sit and talk, or if it feels right we can also add other activities like art, music, games, etc.!
Hello there! I'm so glad you've found me. I see individuals of all ages for therapy, as well as couples and EMDR. I believe that each person is the expert on their own life. The space in our sessions is yours to make it whatever you need it to be that day. I am more than happy to discuss anything that feels important to you, as I strive to make my therapy room a safe space for you to be your most authentic and genuine self. I believe that you are your own hero and I am here to help guide you on your journey of self-discovery. We can sit and talk, or if it feels right we can also add other activities like art, music, games, etc.!
From the challenges of adolescence to the profound questions at the end of life, your mental health matters.
Depression, anxiety, or mood disorders
Complex medical issues impacting your mental clarity
Family conflict or life transitions
...there is a path forward. By integrating individual counseling with collaborative care management, we will develop a plan that fits your life. Let’s find the balance you’ve been looking for.
From the challenges of adolescence to the profound questions at the end of life, your mental health matters.
Depression, anxiety, or mood disorders
Complex medical issues impacting your mental clarity
Family conflict or life transitions
...there is a path forward. By integrating individual counseling with collaborative care management, we will develop a plan that fits your life. Let’s find the balance you’ve been looking for.
I am a firm believer in the human capacity for resilience, growth, and transformative healing. I also believe we need authentic and deep connection to overcome our greatest struggles and reach our highest potential. I am passionate about creating safe and nurturing spaces to explore all aspects of what it means to be human. My approach is largely based in person-centered therapy, but I draw from several other theoretical orientations, including narrative therapy, depth psychology, and solution-focused therapy. I believe it's vital for counselor and client to collaborate to find a modality that suits each unique individual.
I am a firm believer in the human capacity for resilience, growth, and transformative healing. I also believe we need authentic and deep connection to overcome our greatest struggles and reach our highest potential. I am passionate about creating safe and nurturing spaces to explore all aspects of what it means to be human. My approach is largely based in person-centered therapy, but I draw from several other theoretical orientations, including narrative therapy, depth psychology, and solution-focused therapy. I believe it's vital for counselor and client to collaborate to find a modality that suits each unique individual.
With a commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic space, I work closely with clients to identify and address the root causes of distress, while also fostering personal growth & resilience. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I tailor each therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of those seeking help.
I am dedicated to helping clients navigate their journeys of healing & self-discovery, offering support & guidance as they work through difficult life transitions, improve their emotional health, & build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
With a commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic space, I work closely with clients to identify and address the root causes of distress, while also fostering personal growth & resilience. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I tailor each therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of those seeking help.
I am dedicated to helping clients navigate their journeys of healing & self-discovery, offering support & guidance as they work through difficult life transitions, improve their emotional health, & build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
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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.