Women's Issues Therapists in Uptown, Denver, CO
Madeline Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
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My practice specializes in women's issues and maternal mental health.
Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative process and I value authenticity, humor, and creativity in therapy. Depending on what you need, I use an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Supportive Psychotherapy. I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy for treatment of OCD.
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My practice specializes in women's issues and maternal mental health.
Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative process and I value authenticity, humor, and creativity in therapy. Depending on what you need, I use an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Supportive Psychotherapy. I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention Therapy for treatment of OCD.
Stephanie Spjuth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a dedicated therapist licensed in CO, TX, AZ, and NV, specializing in working exclusively with women aged 18 & older. My approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive space where women can heal, grow, and regain their sense of self. I recognize the unique challenges women face at different stages of life and tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I integrate a variety of evidence-based modalities, EMDR, IFS, CBT, CBT-ERP (CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention effective evidence-based treatment for OCD & DBT.
I am a dedicated therapist licensed in CO, TX, AZ, and NV, specializing in working exclusively with women aged 18 & older. My approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive space where women can heal, grow, and regain their sense of self. I recognize the unique challenges women face at different stages of life and tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I integrate a variety of evidence-based modalities, EMDR, IFS, CBT, CBT-ERP (CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention effective evidence-based treatment for OCD & DBT.
Chelli Pumphrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTPII, NAST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
Are you looking for expertise in treating survivors of narcissistic abuse, intimate partner violence, and trauma? With 30 years of experience, I am skilled at identifying toxic relationship patterns, core wounds, blind spots, and trauma that can prevent you from living a healthy, happy, and authentic life. Honoring mind, body, & spirit, I use a heart-centered, intuitive, holistic approach to therapy while remaining grounded and informed by evidence-based training and research. My warm, direct, compassionate style can help you feel comfortable, understood, and safe.
Are you looking for expertise in treating survivors of narcissistic abuse, intimate partner violence, and trauma? With 30 years of experience, I am skilled at identifying toxic relationship patterns, core wounds, blind spots, and trauma that can prevent you from living a healthy, happy, and authentic life. Honoring mind, body, & spirit, I use a heart-centered, intuitive, holistic approach to therapy while remaining grounded and informed by evidence-based training and research. My warm, direct, compassionate style can help you feel comfortable, understood, and safe.
I believe that given the safety, support, and tools, we all have an innate capacity to heal and live full lives. Our brains and bodies are designed for this purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to empower clients through relational and body-based treatments to rebuild the relationship with themselves and others. I work with clients seeking support to heal from experiences of trauma, abuse, and loss, as well as those managing burnout, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders, including those developed following sexual and intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, and traumatic loss.
I believe that given the safety, support, and tools, we all have an innate capacity to heal and live full lives. Our brains and bodies are designed for this purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to empower clients through relational and body-based treatments to rebuild the relationship with themselves and others. I work with clients seeking support to heal from experiences of trauma, abuse, and loss, as well as those managing burnout, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders, including those developed following sexual and intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, and traumatic loss.
Accepting new telehealth clients in Colorado and North Carolina. As your therapist, my primary goal is to create a safe and supportive space to discuss whatever is happening in your life - great, hard, and everything in between. I believe that we all have untapped measures of strength. I will encourage you to discover that strength while helping you feel less alone in your struggles. I strive to ensure that regardless of what you are bringing in to therapy, you always feel cared for, respected, and understood.
Accepting new telehealth clients in Colorado and North Carolina. As your therapist, my primary goal is to create a safe and supportive space to discuss whatever is happening in your life - great, hard, and everything in between. I believe that we all have untapped measures of strength. I will encourage you to discover that strength while helping you feel less alone in your struggles. I strive to ensure that regardless of what you are bringing in to therapy, you always feel cared for, respected, and understood.
Rebecca is passionate about helping youth and adults find a safe space to realize their strengths and potential. She specializes in helping clients navigate through transitional times in their lives, encouraging their growth and increased independence and self-confidence. Rebecca has experience working with a diverse array of clients from all walks of life, and works to meet every client where they are at. She believes it is a privilege to work with her clients and values learning everyone’s unique story to understand their individual needs and goals for counseling. Clients of all ages, genders, races and beliefs are welcome.
Rebecca is passionate about helping youth and adults find a safe space to realize their strengths and potential. She specializes in helping clients navigate through transitional times in their lives, encouraging their growth and increased independence and self-confidence. Rebecca has experience working with a diverse array of clients from all walks of life, and works to meet every client where they are at. She believes it is a privilege to work with her clients and values learning everyone’s unique story to understand their individual needs and goals for counseling. Clients of all ages, genders, races and beliefs are welcome.
You're having a hard time making decisions related to a relationship, career, or life. You're trying to do everything “right” to try to make other people happy and running away from what it is that you want. You constantly feel guilt and fear & it's preventing you from living a more free & full life. I specialize in working with women to bring awareness to how you are genuinely feeling, in your mind and body, to help discover and set boundaries around what you truly want for yourself without worrying about other people’s expectations or needs. I believe that we are all deserving of discovering our truths, purpose, and direction.
You're having a hard time making decisions related to a relationship, career, or life. You're trying to do everything “right” to try to make other people happy and running away from what it is that you want. You constantly feel guilt and fear & it's preventing you from living a more free & full life. I specialize in working with women to bring awareness to how you are genuinely feeling, in your mind and body, to help discover and set boundaries around what you truly want for yourself without worrying about other people’s expectations or needs. I believe that we are all deserving of discovering our truths, purpose, and direction.
La Rae Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I approach therapy with cultural competence and a deep respect for your individual experiences. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel fully understood and accepted, no matter their background or identity. In my work with both individuals and couples, I focus on creating a therapeutic environment that honors your unique experiences and helps you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re seeking support as an individual or a couple, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you explore a path forward that aligns with your values and strengths.
I approach therapy with cultural competence and a deep respect for your individual experiences. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel fully understood and accepted, no matter their background or identity. In my work with both individuals and couples, I focus on creating a therapeutic environment that honors your unique experiences and helps you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re seeking support as an individual or a couple, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you explore a path forward that aligns with your values and strengths.
I am a licensed professional counselor based in Colorado, dedicated to assisting teenagers and adults in gaining insights into their lives. Employing a person-centered approach and motivational interviewing, I engage in validation, emotional support, and reflection to foster a supportive environment for clients throughout their journey. Additionally, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to equip clients with tangible tools for daily life, addressing cognitive distortions, engaging in exposure therapy, and recognizing thought patterns. The transformative power of increased self-awareness is profound.
I am a licensed professional counselor based in Colorado, dedicated to assisting teenagers and adults in gaining insights into their lives. Employing a person-centered approach and motivational interviewing, I engage in validation, emotional support, and reflection to foster a supportive environment for clients throughout their journey. Additionally, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to equip clients with tangible tools for daily life, addressing cognitive distortions, engaging in exposure therapy, and recognizing thought patterns. The transformative power of increased self-awareness is profound.
My practice is informed by my eclectic educational background, eastern and indigenous teachings, and the body’s innate sense of wisdom. I consider myself to be a warm, grounding individual, and am here to learn from you and walk with you on your mental health journey. I have learned a great deal about the ‘mind-body split’ and the reality that modern therapy often leaves the body and spirit out of the picture, much to our detriment. I work with clients to begin building relationships with their bodies, nervous systems, and greater selves, with the goal of increased coping skills, embodiment, resiliency and neuroplasticity.
My practice is informed by my eclectic educational background, eastern and indigenous teachings, and the body’s innate sense of wisdom. I consider myself to be a warm, grounding individual, and am here to learn from you and walk with you on your mental health journey. I have learned a great deal about the ‘mind-body split’ and the reality that modern therapy often leaves the body and spirit out of the picture, much to our detriment. I work with clients to begin building relationships with their bodies, nervous systems, and greater selves, with the goal of increased coping skills, embodiment, resiliency and neuroplasticity.
Hey Survivor, looking for a space where you can finally be vulnerable and imperfect enough to heal yourself and/or your relationship?
You (likely) identify as a woman. You grew up in a chaotic and traumatic household, and statically you experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. From a young age you started picking up slack, taking care of others, becoming your own parent. You learned to keep yourself safe by being what other people need, smoothing things over, ignoring your intuition. Likely you left home early, which left you vulnerable to your first serious relationship with someone much older and unsafe/unhealthy.
Hey Survivor, looking for a space where you can finally be vulnerable and imperfect enough to heal yourself and/or your relationship?
You (likely) identify as a woman. You grew up in a chaotic and traumatic household, and statically you experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. From a young age you started picking up slack, taking care of others, becoming your own parent. You learned to keep yourself safe by being what other people need, smoothing things over, ignoring your intuition. Likely you left home early, which left you vulnerable to your first serious relationship with someone much older and unsafe/unhealthy.
Meet Our Women's Issues Therapists
My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can feel heard and supported as they navigate their unique life experiences. With over 20 years of experience, I have developed an expertise in helping clients through difficult times. I specialize in providing therapy for adults dealing with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic and terminal illness, and death and dying.
My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can feel heard and supported as they navigate their unique life experiences. With over 20 years of experience, I have developed an expertise in helping clients through difficult times. I specialize in providing therapy for adults dealing with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic and terminal illness, and death and dying.
There are many aspects of life that pull us away from our authentic selves. You might be feeling lost, confused, critical, or disconnected and hoping to find a way to connect with yourself and others, but not sure how or where to start. Many of us are motivated to explore our identities and life purpose, especially during times of change and transition, and that can be a scary journey. Individual, relationship, and group counseling are great opportunities to allow yourself to actively take a step toward connection and fulfillment.
There are many aspects of life that pull us away from our authentic selves. You might be feeling lost, confused, critical, or disconnected and hoping to find a way to connect with yourself and others, but not sure how or where to start. Many of us are motivated to explore our identities and life purpose, especially during times of change and transition, and that can be a scary journey. Individual, relationship, and group counseling are great opportunities to allow yourself to actively take a step toward connection and fulfillment.
Currently accepting new online clients! Are you needing help with managing and processing depression, anxiety, and/or ADHD issues? I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working alongside adults and young adults in intensive, group, and individual settings. We all need a safe space to explore and better understand ourselves and to learn practical and insightful tools for managing life along the way. Therapy can be this space where work can be done and growth can occur.
Currently accepting new online clients! Are you needing help with managing and processing depression, anxiety, and/or ADHD issues? I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working alongside adults and young adults in intensive, group, and individual settings. We all need a safe space to explore and better understand ourselves and to learn practical and insightful tools for managing life along the way. Therapy can be this space where work can be done and growth can occur.
Kaitie Vader
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
I am a trans and queer therapist and I greatly believe in the power of having a therapist that shares identities or experiences similar to your own! I work with trans and queer youth and adults. Living in a marginalized identity brings many challenges and I offer support, skills, and a systems perspective to navigate those barriers-while also celebrating joy, resilience, successes, and all parts of your identity. I specialize in gender affirming therapy, trauma therapy, and working with historically marginalized folx. My first priorities are safety and trust, so that we can move towards healing and taking up space!
I am a trans and queer therapist and I greatly believe in the power of having a therapist that shares identities or experiences similar to your own! I work with trans and queer youth and adults. Living in a marginalized identity brings many challenges and I offer support, skills, and a systems perspective to navigate those barriers-while also celebrating joy, resilience, successes, and all parts of your identity. I specialize in gender affirming therapy, trauma therapy, and working with historically marginalized folx. My first priorities are safety and trust, so that we can move towards healing and taking up space!
Dr. Nahed Barakat
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults who are feeling stuck in their lives, their relationships, and who want to gain a deeper understanding of how they show up in the world. Building on your own goals and values, my approach focuses on your unique needs and what you want out of life. I work with a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, multicultural issues, identity development, and grief & loss. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where you will be challenged to examine your underlying beliefs to help you create a life that feels deeply meaningful and worth living.
I work with adults who are feeling stuck in their lives, their relationships, and who want to gain a deeper understanding of how they show up in the world. Building on your own goals and values, my approach focuses on your unique needs and what you want out of life. I work with a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, multicultural issues, identity development, and grief & loss. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where you will be challenged to examine your underlying beliefs to help you create a life that feels deeply meaningful and worth living.
Laura earned her master's in professional counseling as well as a bachelors in cross-cultural studies. She is trained in, and is passionate about alternative healing modalities including meditation, yoga, and somatic practices. Laura believes in the power of blending ancient eastern practices with modern western therapies. Clients who work with Laura appreciate her non-judgmental approach, open-mindedness and ability to create a safe and supportive space in which they can connect more deeply with their own experience.
Laura earned her master's in professional counseling as well as a bachelors in cross-cultural studies. She is trained in, and is passionate about alternative healing modalities including meditation, yoga, and somatic practices. Laura believes in the power of blending ancient eastern practices with modern western therapies. Clients who work with Laura appreciate her non-judgmental approach, open-mindedness and ability to create a safe and supportive space in which they can connect more deeply with their own experience.
Kim McManus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer with over thirty years of experience. Kim enjoys working with adult individuals and couples using an integrative approach which focuses on assessing the client's situation from a holistic approach and then providing evidenced based interventions that will work best for each client based on their individual needs and preferences. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, personal wellness, addictions, self-esteem, occupational stressors, and challenges related to life transitions.
Kim McManus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer with over thirty years of experience. Kim enjoys working with adult individuals and couples using an integrative approach which focuses on assessing the client's situation from a holistic approach and then providing evidenced based interventions that will work best for each client based on their individual needs and preferences. She specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, personal wellness, addictions, self-esteem, occupational stressors, and challenges related to life transitions.
I am a compassionate and skilled Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, trained in EMDR with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's most challenging emotional and psychological hurdles. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am deeply committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, where they can explore, heal, and grow. I recognize that healing is a deeply personal process, and I am honored to be a guide and support.
I am a compassionate and skilled Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, trained in EMDR with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's most challenging emotional and psychological hurdles. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am deeply committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, where they can explore, heal, and grow. I recognize that healing is a deeply personal process, and I am honored to be a guide and support.
Hannah Gandsey Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Uptown, Denver, CO 80218
My ideal clients come into my office hoping to explore and better understand themselves and others, foster healthy and happy relationships, shift ineffective behavioral and relational patterns, and work towards a life that they consider fulfilled and worth living. Let’s focus on symptom reduction and personal growth. Change can be terrifying and at times feel impossible. Our work will be exploring and attending to how to best balance safety and risk to reach your personal goals. Change, which can be joyful and exciting, often also comes with loss and pain. Let’s work together to understand what that balance looks like for you.
My ideal clients come into my office hoping to explore and better understand themselves and others, foster healthy and happy relationships, shift ineffective behavioral and relational patterns, and work towards a life that they consider fulfilled and worth living. Let’s focus on symptom reduction and personal growth. Change can be terrifying and at times feel impossible. Our work will be exploring and attending to how to best balance safety and risk to reach your personal goals. Change, which can be joyful and exciting, often also comes with loss and pain. Let’s work together to understand what that balance looks like for you.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.