LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Firestone, CO
I look forward to continue working with clients recovering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, LGBTQIA+ populations, as well as fellow counselors, who feel stuck in their self healing journey.
I offer an novel person centered integrative approach that accommodates EMDR, ERP, DBT, and MI, through a trauma informed care lens. Helping the client where they are at by understanding that therapy, like people, is on a spectrum and unique to the individual.
I look forward to continue working with clients recovering from anxiety, depression, and trauma, LGBTQIA+ populations, as well as fellow counselors, who feel stuck in their self healing journey.
I offer an novel person centered integrative approach that accommodates EMDR, ERP, DBT, and MI, through a trauma informed care lens. Helping the client where they are at by understanding that therapy, like people, is on a spectrum and unique to the individual.
I help highly sensitive, empathetic people heal from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the lasting effects of growing up with emotionally immature parents. Many of my clients have spent years masking, people-pleasing, and trying to hold everything together while feeling disconnected from themselves.
I help highly sensitive, empathetic people heal from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the lasting effects of growing up with emotionally immature parents. Many of my clients have spent years masking, people-pleasing, and trying to hold everything together while feeling disconnected from themselves.
My experience has been working with Adolescents and Adults on topics regarding Self-Esteem, Trauma, LGBTQIA+ Identity Work, and Life Transitions.
You are the guide on this journey. Whether you struggle with trauma, depression, or anxiety you deserve the freedom to grow in a way that is meaningful and valid for your voyage in life. You will not be lectured or pressured to pursue a path that is not yours. Growth takes time, energy, and empathy. Vulnerability is challenging, and I will do my part to create a space where you feel comfortable to process these experiences. I will celebrate your success and be there for during life's missteps. I am honored and look forward working with you.
My experience has been working with Adolescents and Adults on topics regarding Self-Esteem, Trauma, LGBTQIA+ Identity Work, and Life Transitions.
You are the guide on this journey. Whether you struggle with trauma, depression, or anxiety you deserve the freedom to grow in a way that is meaningful and valid for your voyage in life. You will not be lectured or pressured to pursue a path that is not yours. Growth takes time, energy, and empathy. Vulnerability is challenging, and I will do my part to create a space where you feel comfortable to process these experiences. I will celebrate your success and be there for during life's missteps. I am honored and look forward working with you.
I work with adolescents and adults on issues including sexual assault, LGBTQIA+ identity exploration, relationship concerns, and anxiety.
“I feel lost and alone.” “I feel uneasy in my own skin.” “I worry about things outside of my control.” “I feel like I disappoint my loved ones.” “I feel disconnected from my partner.” These feelings can be intense and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them on your own. In our work together, we will collaborate to create solutions tailored to YOU. You know your story best. Taking the step to seek support is courageous, by visiting my profile, you’ve already begun this journey.
I work with adolescents and adults on issues including sexual assault, LGBTQIA+ identity exploration, relationship concerns, and anxiety.
“I feel lost and alone.” “I feel uneasy in my own skin.” “I worry about things outside of my control.” “I feel like I disappoint my loved ones.” “I feel disconnected from my partner.” These feelings can be intense and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them on your own. In our work together, we will collaborate to create solutions tailored to YOU. You know your story best. Taking the step to seek support is courageous, by visiting my profile, you’ve already begun this journey.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break—whether that’s trauma responses, substance use, or complicated family dynamics—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
While I work with clients across the lifespan, I specialize in working with teens and young adults navigating trauma responses, high-conflict or complex family systems, substance use, and experiences related to incarceration. Together, we look beyond surface behaviors to understand what’s driving them—and build real, sustainable change from there.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break—whether that’s trauma responses, substance use, or complicated family dynamics—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
While I work with clients across the lifespan, I specialize in working with teens and young adults navigating trauma responses, high-conflict or complex family systems, substance use, and experiences related to incarceration. Together, we look beyond surface behaviors to understand what’s driving them—and build real, sustainable change from there.
I have a strong interest in working with queer individuals, couples, and families, as well as those who are exploring identity, navigating relationship shifts, or moving through meaningful life transitions.
If your mind feels like it’s constantly buzzing and you can’t seem to turn the volume down you’re not alone. Maybe you’re tired of overthinking every little thing, feeling anxious for no reason, or replaying old moments that still hurt. Life can get messy, between stress, sadness, relationships, or old wounds that show up uninvited. It’s easy to feel lost or stuck. The good news? You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. I’m passionate about helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as those simply trying to reconnect with themselves after feeling burnt out, unseen, or disconnected.
I have a strong interest in working with queer individuals, couples, and families, as well as those who are exploring identity, navigating relationship shifts, or moving through meaningful life transitions.
If your mind feels like it’s constantly buzzing and you can’t seem to turn the volume down you’re not alone. Maybe you’re tired of overthinking every little thing, feeling anxious for no reason, or replaying old moments that still hurt. Life can get messy, between stress, sadness, relationships, or old wounds that show up uninvited. It’s easy to feel lost or stuck. The good news? You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. I’m passionate about helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as those simply trying to reconnect with themselves after feeling burnt out, unseen, or disconnected.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, spirituality, depression, and anxiety, but there is really no issue I'm fearful to discuss.
Accepting new clients! I believe that an effective and therapeutic relationship begins with developing trust and security. I encourage vulnerability and that you just "be you." I provide a non-judgmental space for you to explore the places that scare you and I will be the support you need through these scary places and times. Utilizing humor, reflective listening, and gentle challenging, I'll guide you through the roadblocks that are keeping you from your full potential. I am highly optimistic, with a positive outlook on life, and I look forward to growing with you and watching you become your best person.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, spirituality, depression, and anxiety, but there is really no issue I'm fearful to discuss.
Accepting new clients! I believe that an effective and therapeutic relationship begins with developing trust and security. I encourage vulnerability and that you just "be you." I provide a non-judgmental space for you to explore the places that scare you and I will be the support you need through these scary places and times. Utilizing humor, reflective listening, and gentle challenging, I'll guide you through the roadblocks that are keeping you from your full potential. I am highly optimistic, with a positive outlook on life, and I look forward to growing with you and watching you become your best person.
Being a human is not easy! Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, uncertain, struggling, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you on your unique journey. The therapy relationship is a place where you are accepted exactly as you are, so together we can find ways to nurture your inner sources of healing and growth. My goal is to support your ability to increase self-awareness and compassion in order to shift your habitual ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, so we can discover the tools and insights to help you live a life that feels meaningful to you. Change and healing are possible!
Being a human is not easy! Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, uncertain, struggling, unfulfilled, lost, or broken, I am here to support you on your unique journey. The therapy relationship is a place where you are accepted exactly as you are, so together we can find ways to nurture your inner sources of healing and growth. My goal is to support your ability to increase self-awareness and compassion in order to shift your habitual ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, so we can discover the tools and insights to help you live a life that feels meaningful to you. Change and healing are possible!
You are overwhelmed with all that you're carrying: work, relationships, family, health, along with your own thoughts/feelings/memories. You are seeking some support because you can no longer carry this load alone and you are ready to take the steps to unpack all that you've been carrying. We can unpack this together. I can help you carry the load and help you make the changes you need in order to lighten the weight you're carrying helping you move through life with a little more ease, a little more joy, and a little more confidence.
You are overwhelmed with all that you're carrying: work, relationships, family, health, along with your own thoughts/feelings/memories. You are seeking some support because you can no longer carry this load alone and you are ready to take the steps to unpack all that you've been carrying. We can unpack this together. I can help you carry the load and help you make the changes you need in order to lighten the weight you're carrying helping you move through life with a little more ease, a little more joy, and a little more confidence.
As a professional counselor, I understand that life can be full of challenges, transitions, and unexpected changes. At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, gain new perspectives, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of my approach. I believe counseling should be a personalized and empowering experience, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
As a professional counselor, I understand that life can be full of challenges, transitions, and unexpected changes. At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, gain new perspectives, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of my approach. I believe counseling should be a personalized and empowering experience, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
I come from a trauma informed perspective, and I am well versed in all things neurodivergence and LGBTQIA!
Are you or your child seeking deeper connection with self and others. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, struggling with emotional regulation, navigating life transitions, or wanting support in understanding and connecting with your authentic self. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change. Through a somatic, relational approach that may include movement, art, and play, I help clients explore emotions, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater authenticity, connection, and well-being.
I come from a trauma informed perspective, and I am well versed in all things neurodivergence and LGBTQIA!
Are you or your child seeking deeper connection with self and others. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, struggling with emotional regulation, navigating life transitions, or wanting support in understanding and connecting with your authentic self. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change. Through a somatic, relational approach that may include movement, art, and play, I help clients explore emotions, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater authenticity, connection, and well-being.
Healing is more than simply understanding what has happened to us—it is also about reconnecting with ourselves, feeling safer in our bodies, and creating space for meaningful change. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and embodied, integrating evidence-based and mind-body approaches to support healing at a pace that feels both challenging and manageable. I am particularly useful to clients who have done therapy or personal growth work and are ready to move beyond building insight into deeper processing and making meaningful change.
Healing is more than simply understanding what has happened to us—it is also about reconnecting with ourselves, feeling safer in our bodies, and creating space for meaningful change. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and embodied, integrating evidence-based and mind-body approaches to support healing at a pace that feels both challenging and manageable. I am particularly useful to clients who have done therapy or personal growth work and are ready to move beyond building insight into deeper processing and making meaningful change.
My passion is working with clients in transition and I specialize in counseling women 40s and older who are facing peri-menopause/post-menopause, using GLP-1 medications, aging parents, adult sibling relationships, emancipating children and career transitions. For women in this stage of life there might be a feeling of invisibility and irrelevance. It can be helpful to work with a therapist who is closer in age. It's hard to navigate these situations in isolation and because of the complex relational history, there can be a sense of overwhelm and emotional triggers. How would it be if this were a time of mastery and empowerment?
My passion is working with clients in transition and I specialize in counseling women 40s and older who are facing peri-menopause/post-menopause, using GLP-1 medications, aging parents, adult sibling relationships, emancipating children and career transitions. For women in this stage of life there might be a feeling of invisibility and irrelevance. It can be helpful to work with a therapist who is closer in age. It's hard to navigate these situations in isolation and because of the complex relational history, there can be a sense of overwhelm and emotional triggers. How would it be if this were a time of mastery and empowerment?
You don’t have to carry the weight of the past alone. Many of the people I work with come to me feeling stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or weighed down by painful memories that just won’t go away. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach designed to help the brain process and release difficult experiences. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can happen so you can move forward with more clarity, resilience, and hope.
You don’t have to carry the weight of the past alone. Many of the people I work with come to me feeling stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or weighed down by painful memories that just won’t go away. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach designed to help the brain process and release difficult experiences. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can happen so you can move forward with more clarity, resilience, and hope.
Life can be a lot of things. Sometimes that's a variety of emotions or thought processes that are far from ideal and moving forward seems impossible. My approach to therapy is that we are collaborators, working toward the resolution you see for yourself.
Life can be a lot of things. Sometimes that's a variety of emotions or thought processes that are far from ideal and moving forward seems impossible. My approach to therapy is that we are collaborators, working toward the resolution you see for yourself.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
If you're reading this right now, it's likely you or a loved one are facing challenges, considering changes, or need direction.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 13 years, I've learned two things. First, everyone wants and deserves to live happily ever after. Second, living happily ever isn't easy and, sometimes, requires professional help.
I believe in happily ever after. My practice is devoted to helping adults, children, families, and couples discover and use their talents and strengths to find and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
If you're reading this right now, it's likely you or a loved one are facing challenges, considering changes, or need direction.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 13 years, I've learned two things. First, everyone wants and deserves to live happily ever after. Second, living happily ever isn't easy and, sometimes, requires professional help.
I believe in happily ever after. My practice is devoted to helping adults, children, families, and couples discover and use their talents and strengths to find and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Do you feel like you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? Maybe you absorb other people's emotions, struggle to set boundaries, or constantly put everyone else first. I'm Amanda Spanbauer, a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 25 years of experience. I work with highly sensitive and empathetic women who are ready to trust their intuition, listen to their bodies, and reconnect with themselves. I also work with couples seeking clearer, kinder communication. Clients often share that they feel genuinely seen, respected, and met with compassion in our sessions.
Do you feel like you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? Maybe you absorb other people's emotions, struggle to set boundaries, or constantly put everyone else first. I'm Amanda Spanbauer, a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 25 years of experience. I work with highly sensitive and empathetic women who are ready to trust their intuition, listen to their bodies, and reconnect with themselves. I also work with couples seeking clearer, kinder communication. Clients often share that they feel genuinely seen, respected, and met with compassion in our sessions.
Looking for counseling for your teen or child? Wanting a stronger connection with your spouse? Have you noticed that you do not feel much joy in your life, and are desiring a change? Do you have family conflicts that you'd like to resolve? Need help achieving your goals? You've come to the right place. Hi, I'm Natalie. I have a private practice where I provide counseling to children, teens, and adults. I realize how scary it can be to reach out for help. " A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. " I can be the one to stand with you and conquer.
Looking for counseling for your teen or child? Wanting a stronger connection with your spouse? Have you noticed that you do not feel much joy in your life, and are desiring a change? Do you have family conflicts that you'd like to resolve? Need help achieving your goals? You've come to the right place. Hi, I'm Natalie. I have a private practice where I provide counseling to children, teens, and adults. I realize how scary it can be to reach out for help. " A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. " I can be the one to stand with you and conquer.
Krupnick Counseling Associates (KCA) is a premiere, multi-specialty group practice in Longmont, Colorado. KCA was founded in 2000 and is comprised of uniquely talented therapists, with decades of experience, who are passionate about their work and are committed to offering the highest-quality, inclusive mental health treatment and support. Krupnick Counseling Associates is an overflow provider for Kaiser Permanente as well as a trusted mental health resource for area physicians, employers, insurance panels, faith and community leaders. We currently offer both in-person and teletherapy for your preference, convenience, and safety.
Krupnick Counseling Associates (KCA) is a premiere, multi-specialty group practice in Longmont, Colorado. KCA was founded in 2000 and is comprised of uniquely talented therapists, with decades of experience, who are passionate about their work and are committed to offering the highest-quality, inclusive mental health treatment and support. Krupnick Counseling Associates is an overflow provider for Kaiser Permanente as well as a trusted mental health resource for area physicians, employers, insurance panels, faith and community leaders. We currently offer both in-person and teletherapy for your preference, convenience, and safety.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.