Child Therapists in Denver, CO
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Rebecca Lynn Kinney
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Run & Jump Counseling is a psychology practice that specializes in therapy services for middle and high school age
children
and their families. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I've worked with hundreds of middle school and high school students with a wide variety of concerns. I believe that a good therapeutic relationship provides the building blocks for change and the basis from which to use a number of therapeutic techniques to help your
child
. I provide both individual and family therapy, as well as after school, evening and some weekend appointments.

Rebecca I Howard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
With young
children
, I utilize play and family therapy providing a systemic approach.
Hello, I have been a Licensed Psychologist for over 10 years. I specialize in assessments to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disorder, Cognitive and/or Adaptive Testing, and Personality and Mood evaluations. I use an integrative and strengths based approach to therapy and assessment, where personal values, beliefs, and strengths are utilized in our work together in therapy. Email or call me today with questions or to schedule an appointment. Please note I currently do not have availability for new therapy clients. I only have availability for assessments.

Alexandra Ament
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA
Verified
Verified
Supporting youth with developmental disabilities and their families is my area of passion and expertise. I strive to help families understand why their
child
might be struggling and how to best support them. My extensive training in psychology and behavior analysis allows me to view behavioral, emotional, and social challenges from unique perspectives. I specialize in youth with autism and co-occurring disorders and take a strengths-based approach to help them strive and reduce challenges around behavior and mental health concerns.

Erin Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Everyone deserves a life that is healthy, happy and loving. And yet, creating a balanced life in the midst of stress and chaos can be challenging! Are you a new parent struggling to adjust to your new role and all of your new responsibilities? Are you in a relationship and could use some support navigating the complex terrain of communication, connection, and love? Or perhaps you or your
child
is dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief?

Vanessa Richards-Zorrilla
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for
children
, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Hello! I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor based in Aurora, Colorado. I am an expert in individual,
child
, and family/couples counseling, with over a decade of clinical experience. I am skilled in multiple modalities of treatment, with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy) and EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) being a some of my specialties. As a Hispanic woman, I understand the effects of being marginalized and disempowered in this culture. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and hear your story.
Waitlist for new clients

Nathan Ung
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you or your
child
struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns or with communication? Feeling stuck in life’s many uncertainties or making big changes and in need of additional support? I can provide an emotional space and understanding! I help support
children
, adolescents, and families who struggle with bridging and building upon their lives and relationships. I believe that growth and change can happen when everyone comes together. It takes a lot of courage to talk about life challenges and big feelings.

Carrie Lynn Campen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am particularly trained in working with adults and
children
who suffer from persistent obsessions, compulsions, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and chronic worry and/or stress. Many individuals I see also have other issues that are also addressed as part of the therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy is an excellent treatment for these issues, which often empowers the individual to get better control using specific tools and an individualized plan tailored to their needs. Therapy tends to be relatively short term with maintenance or follow up sessions as needed to ensure individuals maintain their gains.

Sydney Wycoff
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with adults,
children
, and adolescents who are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, anger, trauma, divorce, and other difficult life circumstances.
Socrates wrote, “A life unexamined is not worth living.” So many of us are faced with challenges that are overwhelming and exhausting. And yet, when we offer ourselves the gift of introspection and support, beautiful things can emerge from our struggle.

Bethany Marie Crile
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a passionate and empathetic mental health professional, I seek to provide creative, exploratory therapeutic practices to help
children
and adolescents flourish. I hold space for
children
to think, feel, explore, and make sense of their innermost worlds. I seek to enhance their brain/body connections to aid in healthy, autonomous development while healing from past traumatic experiences. My approach is very playful,
child
-directed, and trauma-informed. I am simply an instrument to help
children
unlock their unique gifts and potentials. Together, we will work towards integration of mind, body, and spirit.

Christina 'cj' Minich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
CJ Minich is a licensed clinical social worker in Massachusetts (LICSW) and Colorado (LCSW) who has had a lifelong passion for working with
children
, youth, and families. CJ has provided individual therapy, family therapy, dyad therapy, social skills groups, and more to
children
who need support with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, ADHD, anxiety, depression, school avoidance, trauma symptoms, mood disorders, self-harm, and autism spectrum disorders. CJ currently works as a social worker on the District Assessment Team with the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado.
Not accepting new clients

Leonard Roy Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFTC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Most of my experience is related to assisting
children
, adolescents, and their families in processing family trauma and navigating difficult systems that don't always support all types of family. I aim to provide support for the whole family and assist in identifying the needs and goals of my clients in a collaborative effort. I am able to provide a caring and supportive environment that prioritizes where you are at in your processes.

Gretchen Seefried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I provide an empathetic space for
children
, teens, and adults to explore emotions like grief, anger, worry, and shame.
I work with clients of all ages and have a very relational approach, looking at attachment as a primary driver of thought patterns and behavior. My goal is to help my clients feel a better sense of self and self-worth. With
children
, I use play therapy and brain science to teach emotion recognition and regulation. When teens and young adults are striving for independence and searching for identity, it helps to have a safe, nonjudgmental space to ask questions, share experiences & practice coping skills. I provide parents with knowledgeable support from postpartum through adolescence.

Nicole Wallace
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-CN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She has worked extensively with
children
and adolescents with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, as well as
children
with medically complex needs that affect their learning and behaviors.
Dr. Nicole Wallace is a Licensed Psychologist who earned Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology. She earned her BS in Psychology and Spanish and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. Her graduate training focused on
Child
and Family Intervention and Assessment. Dr. Wallace completed an intensive pre-doctoral internship program in Pediatric Psychology at
Children
’s Hospital of Orange County. She gained specialized training in Pediatric Neuropsychological assessment during a two year Post-Doctoral Fellowship program at Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California.

Eldridge Greer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am trained as a clinical psychologist with a particular focus on addressing depression and anxiety in
children
and adults.
The past few years have been a period of unprecedented upheaval. Racial reckoning, dramatic declines in mental health well-being, COVID, challenges to women's reproductive health and economic uncertainty. These times make many of us feel uncertain about the present and future. Through a lens of cultural humility, I hope to work with you to provide an environment where your strengths can be realized and your goals for yourself and the people you care about can be met. Only by harnessing our strengths can we be whole people.

Carrie Buechner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, C-PD
Verified
20 Endorsed
Verified
20 Endorsed
Hello, I'm Carrie, and I am a
child
and adolescent psychotherapist, play therapist, and neurotherapist. Nice to meet you, and congratulations on taking a step towards a more full, integrated life. I am here to support you and hold space for you in that journey. I believe that people begin to heal the moment they feel heard. My ultimate goal for my clients is to experience integrated internal harmony, peace, and bear the confidence and tools to face life’s challenges with grace and strength.

Lana Gollyhorn M.A., Psychotherapist, LLC
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Lana Gollyhorn specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, families, and
children
ages 7+. With 17 years of experience, she is a dynamic clinician known for establishing immediate rapport with clients. Lana's treatment approach is supportive, authentic, and evidence-based. She received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver, and has extensive experience treating adolescents, ADHD, learning differences, parent-
child
conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions. Lana offers parent education through dynamic and interactive lectures, and through small group sessions on a variety of parenting topics.

Natalie Gallardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide English & Spanish-speaking
child
, teen, family, parent-
child
, couples therapy (as well as polyamorous relationship). I also facilitate parenting classes for the Denver, Englewood, Glendale and Aurora areas. I support my clients in discovering ways to share emotions, feel connected to themselves and others, and increase feelings of security and resilience so you feel ready to cope with present, past, or future challenges. I specialize in trauma, as well as guiding parents and parent-
child
relationships to be more regulated and connected. I honor and am inclusive of all identities!

Colleen Fischer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
During the testing process, I gather data regarding cognitive, academic, emotional and behavioral functioning to understand your
child
‘s strengths and needs.
I am a licensed pediatric psychologist in the state of Colorado and I offer psychological assessment services to help answer important questions regarding your
child
or adolescent. I offer the full range of pediatric testing services, including cognitive testing, social/emotional testing, focused ADHD assessments, and in-depth learning disability evaluations. With over 20 years of experience assessing
children
and adolescents, I understand the complex needs of
children
with multiple diagnoses, emotional and learning concerns, and gifted and talented/2E issues. Evaluations can be conducted in the office setting or in your home.

Panorama Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
All of our clinicians have specialty training in
child
, adolescent and family psychology.
We all experience ups and downs. When individuals or families are struggling with difficult emotions, behaviors, memories, or events, psychotherapy is one option for support. At Panorama Psychology, we work alongside clients to support healthy adjustment, effective communication, and healing. We integrate a variety of strategies including cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness. We will also consider the influence of your family's culture and history. Most importantly, we will create a space to explore your difficulties together, without judgment.

Realistic Serenity Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, ACS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
For too long, mental well-being has been something that people were supposed to figure out for themselves. We're here to tell you that it really isn't necessary to go it alone. Our private practice is located near I-25 and Colorado Blvd. We utilize Play Therapy with
children
and teens in addition to working with adult individuals and families to create the empowerment to make choices that better fit the reality you envision for yourself.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.