Available Therapists in Denver, CO
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You have spent so much time trying to hold it all together, yet life still feels heavier than it should. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, you’re overthinking everything, or you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might even know what you should be doing, but something keeps getting in the way.
If you are looking for a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and finally understand why you feel this way, I’m here to help you do that with clarity and compassion.
Check coverage and availability on my website to start therapy today!
You have spent so much time trying to hold it all together, yet life still feels heavier than it should. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, you’re overthinking everything, or you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might even know what you should be doing, but something keeps getting in the way.
If you are looking for a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and finally understand why you feel this way, I’m here to help you do that with clarity and compassion.
Feeling worried, uncertain, or nervous? Or are you taking care of others more than yourself? Are you too hard on yourself? I offer a compassionate, holistic healing approach. I've been a therapist since 1995. My training: CU/Boulder and Brown Medical School. I blend proven methods such as CBT, meditation, self-compassion, mindfulness, and stress down-regulation. I focus on inner kindness, inner wellness, and self-acceptance. I teach people tools to release core negative beliefs. I craft a unique, personalized approach for each individual.
Feeling worried, uncertain, or nervous? Or are you taking care of others more than yourself? Are you too hard on yourself? I offer a compassionate, holistic healing approach. I've been a therapist since 1995. My training: CU/Boulder and Brown Medical School. I blend proven methods such as CBT, meditation, self-compassion, mindfulness, and stress down-regulation. I focus on inner kindness, inner wellness, and self-acceptance. I teach people tools to release core negative beliefs. I craft a unique, personalized approach for each individual.
Taking the first step towards change is not an easy one, but a courageous one. I believe that most are capable of change given the opportunity and motivation to do so. I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are at on their journey and working as a team to help clients grow, heal, and transform. Most clients tell me I am warm, approachable, and down to earth - but with the doctorate specialized training and expertise they desire. Dr Melissa will challenge you and help you reach your unique goals all while being in a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Taking the first step towards change is not an easy one, but a courageous one. I believe that most are capable of change given the opportunity and motivation to do so. I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are at on their journey and working as a team to help clients grow, heal, and transform. Most clients tell me I am warm, approachable, and down to earth - but with the doctorate specialized training and expertise they desire. Dr Melissa will challenge you and help you reach your unique goals all while being in a supportive therapeutic relationship.
As both a therapist and a fellow human, I know how difficult it can be to navigate life with extra challenges such as complex identity and neurodivergence. I believe we can thrive regardless, despite what society has conditioned us to believe. My approach leans into warmth and humility while helping clients re-connect with their inherent worth, heal the impact of the past, and learn to regulate. I will help you explore the life experiences and narratives that challenge you showing up exactly as you are, and guide you towards the healing, authenticity, and wellness you deserve.
As both a therapist and a fellow human, I know how difficult it can be to navigate life with extra challenges such as complex identity and neurodivergence. I believe we can thrive regardless, despite what society has conditioned us to believe. My approach leans into warmth and humility while helping clients re-connect with their inherent worth, heal the impact of the past, and learn to regulate. I will help you explore the life experiences and narratives that challenge you showing up exactly as you are, and guide you towards the healing, authenticity, and wellness you deserve.
Have you or your child experienced a stressful life event and it seems like nothing will be the same as it was before it happened? Death of a loved one, abuse, witnessing violence or another traumatic experience can have a huge impact on a family. You may feel overwhelmed and have a loss of hope, as it feels as if you tried everything but nothing seems be helping you or your child feel better. Sometimes it feels like things are getting worse.
Have you or your child experienced a stressful life event and it seems like nothing will be the same as it was before it happened? Death of a loved one, abuse, witnessing violence or another traumatic experience can have a huge impact on a family. You may feel overwhelmed and have a loss of hope, as it feels as if you tried everything but nothing seems be helping you or your child feel better. Sometimes it feels like things are getting worse.
I believe everyone deserves the ability to thrive in life. My passion is to support clients in building their best present and future selves. I tailor sessions to your needs and focus on specializing in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. It can seem impossible at times, but we can work together to help overcome those overwhelming feelings and thoughts. Congratulations on taking the first step towards growth!
I believe everyone deserves the ability to thrive in life. My passion is to support clients in building their best present and future selves. I tailor sessions to your needs and focus on specializing in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. It can seem impossible at times, but we can work together to help overcome those overwhelming feelings and thoughts. Congratulations on taking the first step towards growth!
The human experience is full of beauty and struggles that may be difficult to face alone. We all posses strengths that have gotten us to where we are today and may need support in harnessing these strengths to overcome obstacles we face in the here and now. Through the therapeutic connection and process I can help build a map to manage obstacles in your path and reconnect with yourself.
I am neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQI+ affirming, sex positive and culturally competent.
The human experience is full of beauty and struggles that may be difficult to face alone. We all posses strengths that have gotten us to where we are today and may need support in harnessing these strengths to overcome obstacles we face in the here and now. Through the therapeutic connection and process I can help build a map to manage obstacles in your path and reconnect with yourself.
I am neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQI+ affirming, sex positive and culturally competent.
Afternoon and evening session available.
Life is hard, and it can bring up feelings of frustration, overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, or feeling stuck. Sometimes you may not feel anything at all. What you do know is that this isn’t who you are, who you were meant to be, or where you hoped to be at this point in your life. You may need a safe space to talk and work through the challenges and internal struggles that life can throw at us. Or you may simply be looking for support that feels compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental, and allows you to truly feel seen.
Afternoon and evening session available.
Life is hard, and it can bring up feelings of frustration, overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, or feeling stuck. Sometimes you may not feel anything at all. What you do know is that this isn’t who you are, who you were meant to be, or where you hoped to be at this point in your life. You may need a safe space to talk and work through the challenges and internal struggles that life can throw at us. Or you may simply be looking for support that feels compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental, and allows you to truly feel seen.
Halle Gerash is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based care. Serving clients across Colorado, she provides individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults, offering a safe and affirming space to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Halle tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, empowering them with coping strategies that promote resilience and personal growth.
Halle Gerash is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based care. Serving clients across Colorado, she provides individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults, offering a safe and affirming space to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Halle tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, empowering them with coping strategies that promote resilience and personal growth.
Sometimes you need a different kind of career counseling! The traditional way of mapping your career can often leave quirky or global-minded people feeling out of sync and lost. If you are struggling with feeling out of place because you march to a different beat, if people underestimate you because you present yourself a little differently, if people make snap judgments about you because of your tattoos, piercings, clothes, or hair, you are not alone! It is my mission to help funky, original, global-minded individuals find meaningful work, or more joy within the work they already have.
Sometimes you need a different kind of career counseling! The traditional way of mapping your career can often leave quirky or global-minded people feeling out of sync and lost. If you are struggling with feeling out of place because you march to a different beat, if people underestimate you because you present yourself a little differently, if people make snap judgments about you because of your tattoos, piercings, clothes, or hair, you are not alone! It is my mission to help funky, original, global-minded individuals find meaningful work, or more joy within the work they already have.
Sometimes change really hurts. Any change involves loss, and any loss - whether a person, a home, or an identity - can reopen old wounds, or trigger anxiety or depression. Meanwhile, the world may push us to hide our emotional pain. I work with adults experiencing life transitions of all kinds. My goal is to help you kindle curiosity about self and others, recover your aliveness, and go through life more forthrightly as yourself. I offer a safe space where your full experience is welcome, because when we accept grief as a companion, it's easier to manage, may even open doors.
Sometimes change really hurts. Any change involves loss, and any loss - whether a person, a home, or an identity - can reopen old wounds, or trigger anxiety or depression. Meanwhile, the world may push us to hide our emotional pain. I work with adults experiencing life transitions of all kinds. My goal is to help you kindle curiosity about self and others, recover your aliveness, and go through life more forthrightly as yourself. I offer a safe space where your full experience is welcome, because when we accept grief as a companion, it's easier to manage, may even open doors.
Hello, my name is Ej (she/her). Welcome to my virtual practice, Shivelight Counseling.
I am continuously inspired by the inherent capacity of people to heal. I invite you to gain insight and take action through the courage of vulnerability and a genuine commitment to yourself — creating meaningful shifts both within and interpersonally. With compassion, accountability, and authentic enthusiasm, I motivate and challenge clients to build skills and take proactive steps toward the wellness they seek, while drawing upon the internal resources they already possess.
Hello, my name is Ej (she/her). Welcome to my virtual practice, Shivelight Counseling.
I am continuously inspired by the inherent capacity of people to heal. I invite you to gain insight and take action through the courage of vulnerability and a genuine commitment to yourself — creating meaningful shifts both within and interpersonally. With compassion, accountability, and authentic enthusiasm, I motivate and challenge clients to build skills and take proactive steps toward the wellness they seek, while drawing upon the internal resources they already possess.
Trauma-informed, Virtual/telehealth, Serving Northern Colorado / Colorado
Welcome to Silver Linings Counseling! We offer virtual therapeutic services to individuals across the life span. Our goal is to provide support, empathy, and guidance while utilizing a non-judgmental and client-centered approach to therapy. Our team has a diverse range of experience in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Bereavement, Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain, Perinatal, Children & Family, Caregiving, Significant Life Changes & Transitions, LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, ADHD, and more.
Trauma-informed, Virtual/telehealth, Serving Northern Colorado / Colorado
Welcome to Silver Linings Counseling! We offer virtual therapeutic services to individuals across the life span. Our goal is to provide support, empathy, and guidance while utilizing a non-judgmental and client-centered approach to therapy. Our team has a diverse range of experience in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Bereavement, Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain, Perinatal, Children & Family, Caregiving, Significant Life Changes & Transitions, LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, ADHD, and more.
You’ve been carrying a heavy load for a long time. ADHD, addiction, trauma, depression, anger—maybe you’ve tried to push it through it, or outrun it. But now it’s catching up. You want more than just getting by. You want clarity, peace, and a sense of control. Many of my clients are used to being the strong one—veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, or people with high-pressure lives. You don’t have to be in crisis to want something better. You’ve taken care of everything and everyone else. It's time take care of yourself.
You’ve been carrying a heavy load for a long time. ADHD, addiction, trauma, depression, anger—maybe you’ve tried to push it through it, or outrun it. But now it’s catching up. You want more than just getting by. You want clarity, peace, and a sense of control. Many of my clients are used to being the strong one—veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, or people with high-pressure lives. You don’t have to be in crisis to want something better. You’ve taken care of everything and everyone else. It's time take care of yourself.
I am available most weekdays and several evenings.
I help clients gain clarity and emotional balance while navigating anxiety, stress, and meaningful life changes
I am available most weekdays and several evenings.
I help clients gain clarity and emotional balance while navigating anxiety, stress, and meaningful life changes
I have availability as of 5/8 but often fill up.
When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
I have availability as of 5/8 but often fill up.
When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
Bailey Parton-Book Instantly On Website
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Schedule instantly through my website! I believe in the transformative power of emotions and the importance of understanding. My approach centers on the idea that each person is the expert of their own life, and I’m here to guide and support their discovery process. Emotions are valuable messengers, offering insight into our needs and desires. Rather than suppressing them, I encourage exploration and acceptance. Vulnerability is key to growth, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for that. Through empathy, curiosity, and active listening, I help clients uncover and understand their stories.
Schedule instantly through my website! I believe in the transformative power of emotions and the importance of understanding. My approach centers on the idea that each person is the expert of their own life, and I’m here to guide and support their discovery process. Emotions are valuable messengers, offering insight into our needs and desires. Rather than suppressing them, I encourage exploration and acceptance. Vulnerability is key to growth, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for that. Through empathy, curiosity, and active listening, I help clients uncover and understand their stories.
I am also available for in person sessions.
Do you ever feel like you're existing but not living? Do you feel like you're fighting to feel joy or avoid pain in life? To live a full and happy life we need to learn to manage times of discomfort and pain. Our feelings and experiences are here to teach us what we need as individuals and how to move forward intentionally. Together we can explore how to grow in our challenges and struggles and how to live more fully. I have treated clients who feel paralyzed by their anxiety or depression or those who need a focused problem approach.
I am also available for in person sessions.
Do you ever feel like you're existing but not living? Do you feel like you're fighting to feel joy or avoid pain in life? To live a full and happy life we need to learn to manage times of discomfort and pain. Our feelings and experiences are here to teach us what we need as individuals and how to move forward intentionally. Together we can explore how to grow in our challenges and struggles and how to live more fully. I have treated clients who feel paralyzed by their anxiety or depression or those who need a focused problem approach.
Therapy can help us better understand ourselves, deepen our connection with loved ones, and build a life that we enjoy. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing challenging life transitions, recovering from a traumatic events, difficult or intense emotions, or feel stuck in deeply engrained patterns of behavior. Sorting through our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors alone is often overwhelming and confusing. Therapy provides a supportive space for you to process your experiences, identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that are no longer helpful, and take meaningful steps toward a peaceful and more satisfying life.
Therapy can help us better understand ourselves, deepen our connection with loved ones, and build a life that we enjoy. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing challenging life transitions, recovering from a traumatic events, difficult or intense emotions, or feel stuck in deeply engrained patterns of behavior. Sorting through our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors alone is often overwhelming and confusing. Therapy provides a supportive space for you to process your experiences, identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that are no longer helpful, and take meaningful steps toward a peaceful and more satisfying life.
I hold a strong conviction that we all have the potential and the capacity to heal and to live happy and meaningful lives. Although we cannot change the past, we do have the power to change how we respond to the events in our lives, heal unresolved pain, let go of negative beliefs, and change the behaviors that may contribute to depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and difficulties in relationships. I can help you navigate this healing journey by providing both compassionate support and practical guidance to help you gain insight and to acquire tools to effectively address the challenges you are facing.
I hold a strong conviction that we all have the potential and the capacity to heal and to live happy and meaningful lives. Although we cannot change the past, we do have the power to change how we respond to the events in our lives, heal unresolved pain, let go of negative beliefs, and change the behaviors that may contribute to depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and difficulties in relationships. I can help you navigate this healing journey by providing both compassionate support and practical guidance to help you gain insight and to acquire tools to effectively address the challenges you are facing.
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Finding a therapist who is actively accepting new patients can feel overwhelming, so it can be helpful to narrow your search down as much as possible. Use the Psychology Today Therapy Directory to search specifically for therapists who are in your state and who are accepting new patients right now, so you are not wasting time reaching out to providers who have a closed waitlist. From there, you can narrow your search further by insurance, specialty, and whether you prefer in-person or online appointments. Once you find someone who looks like a good fit, you can reach out directly to confirm their availability and request an initial consultation.
How long does it typically take to get an appointment with a therapist?
Wait times for therapists in the US vary widely depending on where you live. In major cities, the wait can range from a few days to several weeks. In rural or underserved areas, it is not uncommon to wait several months. Wait times can also vary depending on the type of therapist you are looking for. In general, master's level therapists like licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) tend to be more widely available than psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree. Availability can also differ depending on the specialty you are looking for; therapists who specialize in areas like trauma, eating disorders, or child therapy tend to have longer wait times because there are fewer of them relative to the demand for their specific expertise.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your state without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your primary care doctor can be a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation, provide referrals that may help move the process along, and in some cases connect you with other mental health resources in your area. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health centers are designed to serve people regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they often have more flexibility for both crisis care and follow-up appointments than private practices do.