Lesbian Therapists in Fort Collins, CO
Kristen Cochran-Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
5 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed in CO and WY!
Many of my clients are people who have spent years being strong, caring for others, or trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, ashamed, or stuck. They may come to therapy because of trauma, relationship struggles, sexual concerns, anxiety, body image, self-doubt, or a longing to feel more like themselves. I help clients slow down, understand what has been hurting or protecting them, and build more clarity, connection, self-trust, and healing.
Licensed in CO and WY!
Many of my clients are people who have spent years being strong, caring for others, or trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, ashamed, or stuck. They may come to therapy because of trauma, relationship struggles, sexual concerns, anxiety, body image, self-doubt, or a longing to feel more like themselves. I help clients slow down, understand what has been hurting or protecting them, and build more clarity, connection, self-trust, and healing.
People often experience a complicated relationship to their body after trauma, as well as the experience their body has navigating the world. Through individual sessions or Intensives, I use EMDR, IFS, and SP, to help clients overcome sexual trauma, body shame, & anxiety, and being critical of oppressive systems that got them there, while helping them build a compassionate relationship to themselves and their body along the way. My work includes a trauma-informed, feminist, weight inclusive, queer affirming, & social justice-informed approach to help you build a compassionate relationship to all parts of you.
People often experience a complicated relationship to their body after trauma, as well as the experience their body has navigating the world. Through individual sessions or Intensives, I use EMDR, IFS, and SP, to help clients overcome sexual trauma, body shame, & anxiety, and being critical of oppressive systems that got them there, while helping them build a compassionate relationship to themselves and their body along the way. My work includes a trauma-informed, feminist, weight inclusive, queer affirming, & social justice-informed approach to help you build a compassionate relationship to all parts of you.
Hi! I’m so glad you stopped by. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Colorado with a Masters in Business Administration and have over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, personal & professional development. Anxious professionals and entrepreneurs arrive to my practice with overwhelm, discomfort, and sometimes uncertainty about life, career, and business. My clients often have histories of trauma, addiction with co-occurring mood & anxiety disorders, and relationship struggles. I will support you to create a healthy, loving relationship with the most important person in your life, you!
Hi! I’m so glad you stopped by. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Colorado with a Masters in Business Administration and have over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, personal & professional development. Anxious professionals and entrepreneurs arrive to my practice with overwhelm, discomfort, and sometimes uncertainty about life, career, and business. My clients often have histories of trauma, addiction with co-occurring mood & anxiety disorders, and relationship struggles. I will support you to create a healthy, loving relationship with the most important person in your life, you!
We all have noise in our lives. My goal is to help you quiet the noise by offering solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive approaches to therapy so that you can experience life in a more healthy and peaceful way. I do not believe that we “get over” challenging life experiences. I believe that we can take those challenges and weave them into the story of our life, becoming a stronger and more resilient human being. By developing strong coping skills and understanding our self-worth, we can live as our most authentic selves.
We all have noise in our lives. My goal is to help you quiet the noise by offering solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive approaches to therapy so that you can experience life in a more healthy and peaceful way. I do not believe that we “get over” challenging life experiences. I believe that we can take those challenges and weave them into the story of our life, becoming a stronger and more resilient human being. By developing strong coping skills and understanding our self-worth, we can live as our most authentic selves.
I work primarily with Adults and Teens (16+), and frequently support people who are neurodivergent and/or disabled, have complex trauma (CPTSD, BPD, etc.), experience dissociation, flashbacks, anxiety, and/or depression. Folks often come to my practice because they are experiencing feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, feeling stuck, experiencing interpersonal relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-worth. I help folks with moving forward by creating space to reflect on relationship patterns, identifying potential areas of change, expanding coping strategies, and improving positive self-talk.
I work primarily with Adults and Teens (16+), and frequently support people who are neurodivergent and/or disabled, have complex trauma (CPTSD, BPD, etc.), experience dissociation, flashbacks, anxiety, and/or depression. Folks often come to my practice because they are experiencing feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, feeling stuck, experiencing interpersonal relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-worth. I help folks with moving forward by creating space to reflect on relationship patterns, identifying potential areas of change, expanding coping strategies, and improving positive self-talk.
Are you a helping or high profile professional (medical, mental health, law, first responder, education) who is wanting more for yourself in either your personal or professional life? Do you find yourself wanting to have more freedom from the past or expansion in your life or possibly want to have the competence to respond to your clients/patients when they are experiencing mental health crises or suicidality? If you need a healing or education space that is not designed for the status quo- I would love to custom design what is possible with you.
Are you a helping or high profile professional (medical, mental health, law, first responder, education) who is wanting more for yourself in either your personal or professional life? Do you find yourself wanting to have more freedom from the past or expansion in your life or possibly want to have the competence to respond to your clients/patients when they are experiencing mental health crises or suicidality? If you need a healing or education space that is not designed for the status quo- I would love to custom design what is possible with you.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled? There is value in exploring our family of origin, early experiences, perceptions of others and how we navigate the world as a vehicle for understanding ourselves and the obstacles we face while in relationship. I feel honored to help my clients develop increased insight into themselves that fosters healing, personal growth, fulfilling relationships and intentional living.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled? There is value in exploring our family of origin, early experiences, perceptions of others and how we navigate the world as a vehicle for understanding ourselves and the obstacles we face while in relationship. I feel honored to help my clients develop increased insight into themselves that fosters healing, personal growth, fulfilling relationships and intentional living.
Hello, my name is Jamie! I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, often those struggling with self-esteem, trauma, mood, or trouble navigating the various challenges life can throw our way. I provide gender affirming care, including letters of support. I also offer supervision to provisionally licensed counselors as they work to build confidence in their identity, role, and integrating theory into practice. Reach out if you are looking for a collaborative relationship in which you can feel both authentic and challenged.
Hello, my name is Jamie! I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, often those struggling with self-esteem, trauma, mood, or trouble navigating the various challenges life can throw our way. I provide gender affirming care, including letters of support. I also offer supervision to provisionally licensed counselors as they work to build confidence in their identity, role, and integrating theory into practice. Reach out if you are looking for a collaborative relationship in which you can feel both authentic and challenged.
Many of the clients I work with are intelligent, self-aware, and exhausted—often navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, or long-standing burnout. They may feel overwhelmed by their nervous system or frustrated by therapy that stays only at the level of insight. My work emphasizes somatic processing and present-moment awareness to help clients understand how experiences live in the body, not just the mind. Together, we build sensory awareness and practical regulation skills that support clarity, agency, and sustainable well-being.
Many of the clients I work with are intelligent, self-aware, and exhausted—often navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, or long-standing burnout. They may feel overwhelmed by their nervous system or frustrated by therapy that stays only at the level of insight. My work emphasizes somatic processing and present-moment awareness to help clients understand how experiences live in the body, not just the mind. Together, we build sensory awareness and practical regulation skills that support clarity, agency, and sustainable well-being.
Feeling stuck in your trauma recovery? Perhaps you've been in therapy, have identified habits that help, but never seem to be able to work the plan in a meaningful way. Or maybe you've found help and experienced some relief but struggle to find the meaning in it all. Skillful trauma recovery therapy uses practical, body-based approaches to emotional and spiritual wellness, cultivating meaning and finding a sense of trust and safety in your body to shift troublesome underlying issues. ALL trauma is valid and workable. NO ONE is "too traumatized" to heal.
Feeling stuck in your trauma recovery? Perhaps you've been in therapy, have identified habits that help, but never seem to be able to work the plan in a meaningful way. Or maybe you've found help and experienced some relief but struggle to find the meaning in it all. Skillful trauma recovery therapy uses practical, body-based approaches to emotional and spiritual wellness, cultivating meaning and finding a sense of trust and safety in your body to shift troublesome underlying issues. ALL trauma is valid and workable. NO ONE is "too traumatized" to heal.
I work to create a warm and welcoming environment to process, accept, and change the problems that you face in your life. I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities, and/or members of the queer community. I, myself, have lived and professional experience in these communities, and bring these identities into my practice, with the aim to facilitate growth and self-compassion through an identity-affirming approach, while recognizing the very real challenges that you face in your day-to-day life.
I work to create a warm and welcoming environment to process, accept, and change the problems that you face in your life. I specialize in working with individuals with disabilities, and/or members of the queer community. I, myself, have lived and professional experience in these communities, and bring these identities into my practice, with the aim to facilitate growth and self-compassion through an identity-affirming approach, while recognizing the very real challenges that you face in your day-to-day life.
I work with people of all ages (children, teens and adults) and within many different relational dynamics. I support individuals, couples, and families of ALL diversities. The Lanterns’ Way was created to encompass the felt sense of the voyage we all take in finding our own unique light and Lanterns’ Way, inside the hardships of life; which can sometimes feel dark, lonely, and hopeless. I am passionate about working with those who are desiring to look at what has been hidden within themselves. I have been described as a therapist who “deep dives” and supports those in getting to the “root”.
I work with people of all ages (children, teens and adults) and within many different relational dynamics. I support individuals, couples, and families of ALL diversities. The Lanterns’ Way was created to encompass the felt sense of the voyage we all take in finding our own unique light and Lanterns’ Way, inside the hardships of life; which can sometimes feel dark, lonely, and hopeless. I am passionate about working with those who are desiring to look at what has been hidden within themselves. I have been described as a therapist who “deep dives” and supports those in getting to the “root”.
Vickie Gerber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADS
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Waitlist for new clients
Currently accepting clients for group only. Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Rise Above Wellness/Performance Counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain, athletic performance and acute injury prevention and recovery. She is passionate about helping others discover deep healing especially from trauma, find enduring wellness, and become empowered to take control of what is within their reach to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
Currently accepting clients for group only. Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Rise Above Wellness/Performance Counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain, athletic performance and acute injury prevention and recovery. She is passionate about helping others discover deep healing especially from trauma, find enduring wellness, and become empowered to take control of what is within their reach to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
Devin Aragon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Devin (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has more than 8 years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I am a passionate and dedicated adolescent therapist committed to providing a safe and affirming space for teenagers/young adults of all identities with a warm, empathetic approach. As an open-minded practitioner, I recognize and celebrate the diversity of identities and experiences within the adolescent community.
Hi there! My name is Devin (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has more than 8 years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I am a passionate and dedicated adolescent therapist committed to providing a safe and affirming space for teenagers/young adults of all identities with a warm, empathetic approach. As an open-minded practitioner, I recognize and celebrate the diversity of identities and experiences within the adolescent community.
I work best with women and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, chronic pain, or the emotional impact of health concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They may be used to being the strong one, pushing through, or putting their own needs aside. Together, we work to better understand emotions, heal from difficult experiences, build healthier boundaries, and create a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.
I work best with women and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, chronic pain, or the emotional impact of health concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They may be used to being the strong one, pushing through, or putting their own needs aside. Together, we work to better understand emotions, heal from difficult experiences, build healthier boundaries, and create a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.
Janessa’s education and training has equipped her to treat individuals with a wide range of experiences including depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual assault, OCD, faith deconstruction/ reconstruction, burn out prevention/ healing and grief. Janessa is passionate about helping you to not only strengthen your root system to weather the storms of your life, but also to grow into your values the way trees grow toward the sunlight. If this sounds like the kind of guidance you're searching for, let's begin.
Janessa’s education and training has equipped her to treat individuals with a wide range of experiences including depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual assault, OCD, faith deconstruction/ reconstruction, burn out prevention/ healing and grief. Janessa is passionate about helping you to not only strengthen your root system to weather the storms of your life, but also to grow into your values the way trees grow toward the sunlight. If this sounds like the kind of guidance you're searching for, let's begin.
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Overwhelmed? Feel alone? We are here to help. Hometown Counseling is an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming group practice helping those who feel like no one "gets it." We offer flexible scheduling options to assist you with any life changes, stresses, or worries you're experiencing. Let's face your obstacles together to find creative and collaborative solutions. We believe that seeking help is a brave thing to do, so congratulations on taking the first step. We look forward to helping you feel better.
Immediate Openings Currently - Book Now!
Overwhelmed? Feel alone? We are here to help. Hometown Counseling is an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming group practice helping those who feel like no one "gets it." We offer flexible scheduling options to assist you with any life changes, stresses, or worries you're experiencing. Let's face your obstacles together to find creative and collaborative solutions. We believe that seeking help is a brave thing to do, so congratulations on taking the first step. We look forward to helping you feel better.
Are anxiety, trauma, or depression holding you back? Start your journey to healing today! With immediate openings and Medicaid accepted, our expert team helps you rediscover confidence and happiness. We specialize in trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Neurodivergence, and Anxiety. We offer Brainspotting therapy for deep emotional healing. Need WPATH letters? We’ve got you covered. Looking into using Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to elevate your therapy? Let us guide you toward growth and a brighter tomorrow.
Your true self is waiting, take the first step with us now! We're ready to assist you today!
Are anxiety, trauma, or depression holding you back? Start your journey to healing today! With immediate openings and Medicaid accepted, our expert team helps you rediscover confidence and happiness. We specialize in trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Neurodivergence, and Anxiety. We offer Brainspotting therapy for deep emotional healing. Need WPATH letters? We’ve got you covered. Looking into using Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to elevate your therapy? Let us guide you toward growth and a brighter tomorrow.
Your true self is waiting, take the first step with us now! We're ready to assist you today!
You love each other, but you're caught in painful patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood. Whether you're struggling with conflict, rebuilding trust, navigating unique challenges of a blended family, or uncertain about the future of your relationship, you don't have to find your way through it alone. I help couples move beyond recurring arguments and emotional distance to create greater trust, intimacy, and connection. My approach integrates attachment and relationship science with Jungian psychology to address not only what's happening today, but also the deeper emotional patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
You love each other, but you're caught in painful patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood. Whether you're struggling with conflict, rebuilding trust, navigating unique challenges of a blended family, or uncertain about the future of your relationship, you don't have to find your way through it alone. I help couples move beyond recurring arguments and emotional distance to create greater trust, intimacy, and connection. My approach integrates attachment and relationship science with Jungian psychology to address not only what's happening today, but also the deeper emotional patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
ATTN: Only have availability before 5pm. The disconnect between "knowing" something and "feeling" something is true is where I often meet folks. For some, it's not enough to know about what you experienced, but to resolve the emotional imprint of your experiences and relationships. You may feel like you're at this place of uncertainty of how to bridge between what you "rationally" know and what continues to feel stuck, reactive, and exhausting to experience. I love working with folks who have a curiosity to connect and approach deeper work that goes beyond just talking about, reading about, and knowing what impacted them.
ATTN: Only have availability before 5pm. The disconnect between "knowing" something and "feeling" something is true is where I often meet folks. For some, it's not enough to know about what you experienced, but to resolve the emotional imprint of your experiences and relationships. You may feel like you're at this place of uncertainty of how to bridge between what you "rationally" know and what continues to feel stuck, reactive, and exhausting to experience. I love working with folks who have a curiosity to connect and approach deeper work that goes beyond just talking about, reading about, and knowing what impacted them.
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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.