Parenting Therapists in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
I don’t specialize within the realm of couple’s work, but I have helped all sorts of people articulate their relationship goals, improve their communicative process, and resolve conflicts about a host of issues from money to sex, from parenting to trust.
I have openings for couples in 39 states (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap) and for clinical consultation with other mental health professionals. After practicing full-time for 25 years, I became a college professor, training doctoral and master’s students at the University of Denver. I recently retired as a tenured full professor.
I don’t specialize within the realm of couple’s work, but I have helped all sorts of people articulate their relationship goals, improve their communicative process, and resolve conflicts about a host of issues from money to sex, from parenting to trust.
I have openings for couples in 39 states (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap) and for clinical consultation with other mental health professionals. After practicing full-time for 25 years, I became a college professor, training doctoral and master’s students at the University of Denver. I recently retired as a tenured full professor.
Amity Walter - Trauma Informed Sex Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I've worked extensively with Individuals and Couples to resolve a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting issues, and career/academic dissatisfaction.
I have been a therapist for 23 years, so I have had thousands of conversations with clients and extensive advanced training. I know change can be challenging so I try to make the process as efficient and painless as possible. I am motivated to help you meet YOUR goals. I always offer you the insights gained from my years of experience as well as my knowledge about what helps us lead a good life. I am practical and down-to-earth in my approach. Relationship skills can be learned, and you can feel better about yourself + your partner when you are relating with love, consideration, kindness, and passion.
I've worked extensively with Individuals and Couples to resolve a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting issues, and career/academic dissatisfaction.
I have been a therapist for 23 years, so I have had thousands of conversations with clients and extensive advanced training. I know change can be challenging so I try to make the process as efficient and painless as possible. I am motivated to help you meet YOUR goals. I always offer you the insights gained from my years of experience as well as my knowledge about what helps us lead a good life. I am practical and down-to-earth in my approach. Relationship skills can be learned, and you can feel better about yourself + your partner when you are relating with love, consideration, kindness, and passion.
Helen E. Thilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in life transitions, or navigating a relationship shift like divorce or parenting changes?
I specialize in therapy for anxiety, life transitions, divorce, career difficulties, parenting, trauma, and relationship issues. I offer in-person sessions in Cherry Creek and virtual therapy across Colorado. My style is warm, affirming, and focused on helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in life transitions, or navigating a relationship shift like divorce or parenting changes?
I specialize in therapy for anxiety, life transitions, divorce, career difficulties, parenting, trauma, and relationship issues. I offer in-person sessions in Cherry Creek and virtual therapy across Colorado. My style is warm, affirming, and focused on helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with all gender-identities, but I do specialize in working with men on a variety of challenges with regard to identity, parenting, and relationships.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP). I specialize in working with clients from diverse spiritual and faith backgrounds. I excel at helping people to feel deeply accepted for who they are and foster a non-judgmental, healing environment which helps you to make lasting change.
I work with all gender-identities, but I do specialize in working with men on a variety of challenges with regard to identity, parenting, and relationships.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP). I specialize in working with clients from diverse spiritual and faith backgrounds. I excel at helping people to feel deeply accepted for who they are and foster a non-judgmental, healing environment which helps you to make lasting change.
Debbie Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
An exhausted new parent, navigating tricky relationships with adult kids or reinventing yourself after retirement?
I help adults navigate transitions in their lives and to feel empowered making changes in their relationships, career or personal goals. I work successfully with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, self-esteem issues and grief and loss.
An exhausted new parent, navigating tricky relationships with adult kids or reinventing yourself after retirement?
I help adults navigate transitions in their lives and to feel empowered making changes in their relationships, career or personal goals. I work successfully with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, self-esteem issues and grief and loss.
Amy D Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I am a compassionate, practical-minded, effective therapist who specializes in helping my clients get the RESULTS they want in a timely fashion. I blend practical, effective tools with an intuitive, spiritual approach. I worked in the private sector for many years and have an unusually strong understanding of the dynamics that affect professionals and their families. I have extensive training in couples and relationship therapy, family and parenting dynamics, workplace issues, and EMDR. I help my clients achieve healthy, active relationships with themselves and others, bringing individuals, families, and couples into greater harmony, peace, and abundance.
I am a compassionate, practical-minded, effective therapist who specializes in helping my clients get the RESULTS they want in a timely fashion. I blend practical, effective tools with an intuitive, spiritual approach. I worked in the private sector for many years and have an unusually strong understanding of the dynamics that affect professionals and their families. I have extensive training in couples and relationship therapy, family and parenting dynamics, workplace issues, and EMDR. I help my clients achieve healthy, active relationships with themselves and others, bringing individuals, families, and couples into greater harmony, peace, and abundance.
Hannah Hemming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Hemming is trained in and utilizes a variety of interventions to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Behavior Management, Parent Management Training and Strengths-based approaches to treat an array of mental health conditions.
Ms. Hemming has practiced in a variety of settings including, hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and primary care offices. Previously, Hannah was a behavioral health clinician at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the consultative division of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and an integrated behavioral health clinician at Centura Health.
Hemming is trained in and utilizes a variety of interventions to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Behavior Management, Parent Management Training and Strengths-based approaches to treat an array of mental health conditions.
Ms. Hemming has practiced in a variety of settings including, hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and primary care offices. Previously, Hannah was a behavioral health clinician at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the consultative division of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and an integrated behavioral health clinician at Centura Health.
Additionally, I have extensive experience in play therapy, trauma recovery, adolescent and parenting issues.
I believe that wellness begins with identifying and moving toward meaningful goals within the supportive context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. An area of passionate focus for me is my work with children and adults who have experienced a variety of traumas and losses. My clinical experience includes private practice, individual therapy with children and adolescents in public and private school settings, residential treatment with high-risk youth in the custody of the state, and community mental health center services with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I welcome clients' diverse perspectives and unique life contexts.
Additionally, I have extensive experience in play therapy, trauma recovery, adolescent and parenting issues.
I believe that wellness begins with identifying and moving toward meaningful goals within the supportive context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. An area of passionate focus for me is my work with children and adults who have experienced a variety of traumas and losses. My clinical experience includes private practice, individual therapy with children and adolescents in public and private school settings, residential treatment with high-risk youth in the custody of the state, and community mental health center services with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I welcome clients' diverse perspectives and unique life contexts.
Proactive Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, Prof, EMDR, Author
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Working with women in private practice for more than 23 years in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, life changes, mid-life change, stress, career, grief, existential therapy and more, you will receive outstanding, caring help from a seasoned professional.
As an integrative therapist, utilizing cutting edge therapies like EMDR (19 years), Existential Therapy, as well as quality practice standards of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, you will find desired change. Additionally, I have been trained by world-renown analysts in the area of dreamwork to delve deeper into what drives your life.
Working with women in private practice for more than 23 years in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, life changes, mid-life change, stress, career, grief, existential therapy and more, you will receive outstanding, caring help from a seasoned professional.
As an integrative therapist, utilizing cutting edge therapies like EMDR (19 years), Existential Therapy, as well as quality practice standards of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, you will find desired change. Additionally, I have been trained by world-renown analysts in the area of dreamwork to delve deeper into what drives your life.
My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I served on the faculty at University of Colorado's School of Medicine for over 10 years, providing services at UCHealth and Children's Hospital. I am now exclusively in private practice utitlizing telehealth sessions via video-conferencing.
My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I served on the faculty at University of Colorado's School of Medicine for over 10 years, providing services at UCHealth and Children's Hospital. I am now exclusively in private practice utitlizing telehealth sessions via video-conferencing.
Carly Partridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I work with adults and treat depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship issues and parenting concerns.
As a counselor, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount and creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable and seen is my priority. I understand that making the decision to come to therapy can often be difficult, and that life often surprises us with what we are expected to handle. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my role to provide guidance and encouragement as we make sense of your story. I love working with clients who are seeking some direction and focused support on how to discover the best versions of themselves.
I work with adults and treat depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship issues and parenting concerns.
As a counselor, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount and creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable and seen is my priority. I understand that making the decision to come to therapy can often be difficult, and that life often surprises us with what we are expected to handle. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and it is my role to provide guidance and encouragement as we make sense of your story. I love working with clients who are seeking some direction and focused support on how to discover the best versions of themselves.
Meet Our Parenting Therapists
My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental transitions, family transitions, attachment, and parenting support.
I work to provide a warm and authentic space for clients to build resilience using a strengths-based approach. My style includes elements of mindfulness, self-compassion, and experiential work. I support awareness of the mind-body connection as a path for building health.
My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental transitions, family transitions, attachment, and parenting support.
I work to provide a warm and authentic space for clients to build resilience using a strengths-based approach. My style includes elements of mindfulness, self-compassion, and experiential work. I support awareness of the mind-body connection as a path for building health.
Alicia Carney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I have nine years of specialization in the areas of grief and loss, childhood bereavement, family systems, parent coaching, and trauma-informed care.
Has your life been disrupted by significant loss? Are you struggling to navigate the changes and cope with your emotions? Grief can be overwhelming, confusing, and painful, and it’s common to feel like you have no control. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid their grief and pretend everything is okay. This can lead to long-term problems such as depression, anxiety, substance misuse, relational conflict, and more. I offer compassionate space for you to explore your grief with curiosity, not fear. Rather than giving advice, I seek to equip you with knowledge, skills, and awareness that you can apply outside of therapy sessions.
I have nine years of specialization in the areas of grief and loss, childhood bereavement, family systems, parent coaching, and trauma-informed care.
Has your life been disrupted by significant loss? Are you struggling to navigate the changes and cope with your emotions? Grief can be overwhelming, confusing, and painful, and it’s common to feel like you have no control. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid their grief and pretend everything is okay. This can lead to long-term problems such as depression, anxiety, substance misuse, relational conflict, and more. I offer compassionate space for you to explore your grief with curiosity, not fear. Rather than giving advice, I seek to equip you with knowledge, skills, and awareness that you can apply outside of therapy sessions.
I have specialties in infant and early childhood mental health to include parenting education and support; end of life counseling for patients as well as their families; individuals, couples, and families experiencing life/relationship challenges and mental/behavioral health struggles.
I have experience working the people across the life spectrum (birth to death) with a variety of behavioral and mental health conditions to include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral issues, disruptive behavioral and dissocial disorders, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement-to include perinatal loss, parenting support and education.
I have specialties in infant and early childhood mental health to include parenting education and support; end of life counseling for patients as well as their families; individuals, couples, and families experiencing life/relationship challenges and mental/behavioral health struggles.
I have experience working the people across the life spectrum (birth to death) with a variety of behavioral and mental health conditions to include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral issues, disruptive behavioral and dissocial disorders, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement-to include perinatal loss, parenting support and education.
, not feeling seen or heard / continuously experiencing similar but unwanted outcomes), High-Performance Stressors, Life Transitions, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Co- Parenting, Identity Exploration, Sex & Intimacy.
My approach is rooted in Systems, Strengths and Attachment Psychology, and I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). I look at each person and system present and identify the interconnectedness between these parts. I then provide psychoeducation, tools and facilitation to support healing, growth and transformation.
, not feeling seen or heard / continuously experiencing similar but unwanted outcomes), High-Performance Stressors, Life Transitions, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Co- Parenting, Identity Exploration, Sex & Intimacy.
My approach is rooted in Systems, Strengths and Attachment Psychology, and I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). I look at each person and system present and identify the interconnectedness between these parts. I then provide psychoeducation, tools and facilitation to support healing, growth and transformation.
She has worked with a wide variety clients throughout my career to include those struggling with parenting concerns, those diagnosed with a mental illness, those struggling with a substance addiction and those facing incarceration.
I believe that you are the expert on you. I will walk alongside you as you embark on this journey of change. I see the role of a counselor to encourage and empower you towards change. I will offer you tools, a listening ear, will ask you questions and will challenge your thinking patterns.
She has worked with a wide variety clients throughout my career to include those struggling with parenting concerns, those diagnosed with a mental illness, those struggling with a substance addiction and those facing incarceration.
I believe that you are the expert on you. I will walk alongside you as you embark on this journey of change. I see the role of a counselor to encourage and empower you towards change. I will offer you tools, a listening ear, will ask you questions and will challenge your thinking patterns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing empirically-supported treatments to children, adolescents, couples, and families. I am passionate about the work I do and love seeing my clients reach their full potential. In my practice, I offer a warm, supportive, and fun environment, where we work together to meet your goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing empirically-supported treatments to children, adolescents, couples, and families. I am passionate about the work I do and love seeing my clients reach their full potential. In my practice, I offer a warm, supportive, and fun environment, where we work together to meet your goals.
Steve Carleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
My practice is primarily focused on people struggling with traumatic experiences and substance use. Over the last 14 years I have worked primarily with military veterans. My goal is to help clients process experiences, better understand stressors, and help identify effective ways to cope. In sessions, clients will find warmth, compassion, and a focus on what is most important to them.
My practice is primarily focused on people struggling with traumatic experiences and substance use. Over the last 14 years I have worked primarily with military veterans. My goal is to help clients process experiences, better understand stressors, and help identify effective ways to cope. In sessions, clients will find warmth, compassion, and a focus on what is most important to them.
Welcome. I know that it takes courage to reach out for support, so, thank you for taking the first step to a more fulfilled and happier life. Let me help to address the concerns that are preventing you from achieving wellness by replacing those concerns with helpful, positive thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will establish a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship that will enable us to begin the healing process.
Welcome. I know that it takes courage to reach out for support, so, thank you for taking the first step to a more fulfilled and happier life. Let me help to address the concerns that are preventing you from achieving wellness by replacing those concerns with helpful, positive thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will establish a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship that will enable us to begin the healing process.
Nicole Dunas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Creating a safe environment is where I begin. I see therapy as a collaborative process that can lead you toward a greater capacity for self-awareness, trust, clarity, a sense of meaning and freedom. Life gives us surprising obstacles, which can make us feel stuck, depressed, alone or scared. With therapeutic presence, creativity and guidance, we can change our relationship to obstacles and transform. Our darkest point may mark the moment we realize we want to change. I use yoga & creative writing in my practice, and am trained in mindfulness/somatic approaches, attachment + gestalt therapy, Focusing, DBT and Relational Life Therapy.
Creating a safe environment is where I begin. I see therapy as a collaborative process that can lead you toward a greater capacity for self-awareness, trust, clarity, a sense of meaning and freedom. Life gives us surprising obstacles, which can make us feel stuck, depressed, alone or scared. With therapeutic presence, creativity and guidance, we can change our relationship to obstacles and transform. Our darkest point may mark the moment we realize we want to change. I use yoga & creative writing in my practice, and am trained in mindfulness/somatic approaches, attachment + gestalt therapy, Focusing, DBT and Relational Life Therapy.
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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.