Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Golden, CO
You’re someone who shows up for everyone else; your partner, your kids, your family, but still find yourself feeling disconnected in your relationships with others and yourself. Maybe you are overwhelmed by the mental load, exhausted, unseen, or stuck in patterns that leave you questioning yourself and how things got here and unsure how to move foward. Part of you may wonder if there is any hope for change. But another part is ready for something different, ready to feel more connected and understood, to feel grounded, supported, and confident in your life and relationships. I want to help you get there.
You’re someone who shows up for everyone else; your partner, your kids, your family, but still find yourself feeling disconnected in your relationships with others and yourself. Maybe you are overwhelmed by the mental load, exhausted, unseen, or stuck in patterns that leave you questioning yourself and how things got here and unsure how to move foward. Part of you may wonder if there is any hope for change. But another part is ready for something different, ready to feel more connected and understood, to feel grounded, supported, and confident in your life and relationships. I want to help you get there.
Hi, I’m Nicole — a nature-rooted, trauma-informed therapist in Golden & Fort Collins, Colorado.
I help people untether from the weight of the past — the grief that lingers, the perfectionism that pushes, the old narratives that keep you small. Maybe you’re feeling lost in life, disconnected from your purpose, or spiritually adrift. Maybe you’re still living in survival mode, held hostage by the stories and patterns that no longer serve you.
Hi, I’m Nicole — a nature-rooted, trauma-informed therapist in Golden & Fort Collins, Colorado.
I help people untether from the weight of the past — the grief that lingers, the perfectionism that pushes, the old narratives that keep you small. Maybe you’re feeling lost in life, disconnected from your purpose, or spiritually adrift. Maybe you’re still living in survival mode, held hostage by the stories and patterns that no longer serve you.
My name is Maury, and I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, and grief/loss.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, exploratory, and deeply existential. In our work together, we check morality at the door - right and wrong have no business in our work together. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner world, help you to tell the truth (to yourself) about your deeply complicated life and rediscover meaning. In our sessions, we bring to light the deeper questions that quietly shape how you live. What happened to you? What matters to you? What gives your life purpose? What are you REALLY afraid of?
My name is Maury, and I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, and grief/loss.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, exploratory, and deeply existential. In our work together, we check morality at the door - right and wrong have no business in our work together. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner world, help you to tell the truth (to yourself) about your deeply complicated life and rediscover meaning. In our sessions, we bring to light the deeper questions that quietly shape how you live. What happened to you? What matters to you? What gives your life purpose? What are you REALLY afraid of?
ADHD isn’t a motivation problem, it’s a mismatch between how your brain works and what life expects. You can be capable and still not follow through, which starts to impact how you see yourself. I help you break that cycle by building systems that actually fit your brain and adjusting them so they stick. I’m direct and engaged, I’ll challenge patterns and help you course-correct.
I’m also passionate about working with diverse identities. If you’ve felt pressure to fit a mold, we’ll unpack that and help you feel more grounded and fully yourself.
ADHD isn’t a motivation problem, it’s a mismatch between how your brain works and what life expects. You can be capable and still not follow through, which starts to impact how you see yourself. I help you break that cycle by building systems that actually fit your brain and adjusting them so they stick. I’m direct and engaged, I’ll challenge patterns and help you course-correct.
I’m also passionate about working with diverse identities. If you’ve felt pressure to fit a mold, we’ll unpack that and help you feel more grounded and fully yourself.
Looking for a Psychologist who is effective in rapid treatment techniques such as EMDR? I am experienced in working with couples with marital issues and with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, guilt or trauma. I will hear you and help you in a compassionate and patient manner. If it important to you to work with someone who can integrate spiritual and psychological treatment, I have training in both areas.
Looking for a Psychologist who is effective in rapid treatment techniques such as EMDR? I am experienced in working with couples with marital issues and with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, guilt or trauma. I will hear you and help you in a compassionate and patient manner. If it important to you to work with someone who can integrate spiritual and psychological treatment, I have training in both areas.
How are you doing right now? And what do you need? Maybe you know exactly; maybe you need some help to figure that out. Either way, I really want to acknowledge your courage in seeking support.
I offer a compassionate space to work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, grief, trauma, and relationship issues, to transition through stages of life, or to make meaning out of tough things you have been through along the way.
Services are available to anyone in Colorado. And, as a longtime climber and backcountry splitboarder, I also offer empathetic support for the unique needs of the mountain sports and SAR communities.
How are you doing right now? And what do you need? Maybe you know exactly; maybe you need some help to figure that out. Either way, I really want to acknowledge your courage in seeking support.
I offer a compassionate space to work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, grief, trauma, and relationship issues, to transition through stages of life, or to make meaning out of tough things you have been through along the way.
Services are available to anyone in Colorado. And, as a longtime climber and backcountry splitboarder, I also offer empathetic support for the unique needs of the mountain sports and SAR communities.
Camryn Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA, RYT-200
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Hi there — I’m Camryn, and I’m so glad you’re here. I support teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic, blending mindfulness, somatic therapy, trauma-informed modalities, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based talk therapy. With a background in yoga and Reiki energy healing, I help clients reconnect with their bodies, release what no longer serves them, and build resilience from the inside out.
Hi there — I’m Camryn, and I’m so glad you’re here. I support teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic, blending mindfulness, somatic therapy, trauma-informed modalities, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based talk therapy. With a background in yoga and Reiki energy healing, I help clients reconnect with their bodies, release what no longer serves them, and build resilience from the inside out.
If you’re looking for a therapist who will support your growth with honesty, compassion, and genuine care, you’re in the right place. I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes and who want someone to walk alongside them—not just in session, but in the work that happens between sessions too. My approach is grounded in meeting you exactly where you are and collaborating to find solutions that fit your life. I help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, negative self‑talk, and challenges with self‑image, and I specialize in mental health and trauma.
If you’re looking for a therapist who will support your growth with honesty, compassion, and genuine care, you’re in the right place. I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes and who want someone to walk alongside them—not just in session, but in the work that happens between sessions too. My approach is grounded in meeting you exactly where you are and collaborating to find solutions that fit your life. I help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, negative self‑talk, and challenges with self‑image, and I specialize in mental health and trauma.
Does low mood and emotion seem to dictate more of your life than you would like? Finding meaning in todays commodified society can be a monumental challenge. Especially if we see ourselves repeating the same unsuccessful patterns in our lives. Together we can focus on you, and what it is exactly that might lead you towards a sense of yourself that feels more whole.
Does low mood and emotion seem to dictate more of your life than you would like? Finding meaning in todays commodified society can be a monumental challenge. Especially if we see ourselves repeating the same unsuccessful patterns in our lives. Together we can focus on you, and what it is exactly that might lead you towards a sense of yourself that feels more whole.
My name is Melissa Hoskins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing services to individuals in Colorado, where I currently live, as well as being licensed in Texas, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, and Iowa. I have worked with various cultures throughout my career to include people involved in the criminal justice system, vulnerable populations, people experiencing hardships, excessive worry or sadness, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and self-esteem/image issues.
My name is Melissa Hoskins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing services to individuals in Colorado, where I currently live, as well as being licensed in Texas, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, and Iowa. I have worked with various cultures throughout my career to include people involved in the criminal justice system, vulnerable populations, people experiencing hardships, excessive worry or sadness, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and self-esteem/image issues.
Trauma informed counseling for all ages
Jennie brings a wealth of expertise to her practice specializing in trauma informed care and individual counseling for all ages. Jennie’s approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based methods and she has completed extensive training in trauma informed approaches to effectively treat children, adolescents, and adults.
Trauma informed counseling for all ages
Jennie brings a wealth of expertise to her practice specializing in trauma informed care and individual counseling for all ages. Jennie’s approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based methods and she has completed extensive training in trauma informed approaches to effectively treat children, adolescents, and adults.
Therapy is a process of accompaniment towards healing. It offers a space to explore how to manage the difficulties and challenges that life presents, to grow and cultivate resilience and to face the future while honoring our identity. Above all therapy is about the trusting relationship between client and therapist. I am licensed clinical social worker and specialize in providing therapy for adults 18 and older who experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Therapy is a process of accompaniment towards healing. It offers a space to explore how to manage the difficulties and challenges that life presents, to grow and cultivate resilience and to face the future while honoring our identity. Above all therapy is about the trusting relationship between client and therapist. I am licensed clinical social worker and specialize in providing therapy for adults 18 and older who experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
If you’ve ever worried a therapist wouldn’t understand your lifestyle, feared being judged for infidelity or relationship conflict, or felt misunderstood around sex, identity, or desire, you’re in the right place.
I work with adults and couples seeking trauma-informed therapy for relationship issues, intimacy and sex concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. I also work extensively with women around confidence, self-trust, body image, and sex positivity. Many of my clients grew up in religious households and and are now deconstructing what that experience means for them as adults—emotionally and relationally.
If you’ve ever worried a therapist wouldn’t understand your lifestyle, feared being judged for infidelity or relationship conflict, or felt misunderstood around sex, identity, or desire, you’re in the right place.
I work with adults and couples seeking trauma-informed therapy for relationship issues, intimacy and sex concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. I also work extensively with women around confidence, self-trust, body image, and sex positivity. Many of my clients grew up in religious households and and are now deconstructing what that experience means for them as adults—emotionally and relationally.
I became a therapist because I believe people are more resilient than they've been told — and that with the right support, real change is possible.
I'm Laurel Cepero, LPCC, a Denver-based therapist working with older teens, adult women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and identity. My approach is integrative and collaborative: I draw on EMDR, somatic awareness, and parts work, paying attention to what your body is doing alongside what your mind is saying, and trusting that you already carry much of the wisdom we'll work with together.
I became a therapist because I believe people are more resilient than they've been told — and that with the right support, real change is possible.
I'm Laurel Cepero, LPCC, a Denver-based therapist working with older teens, adult women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and identity. My approach is integrative and collaborative: I draw on EMDR, somatic awareness, and parts work, paying attention to what your body is doing alongside what your mind is saying, and trusting that you already carry much of the wisdom we'll work with together.
Not fitting in may be the most universal experience. Many of us know what it’s like to feel unseen, misunderstood, or weighed down by blame and shame—often turning that weight inward in cycles we don’t have to carry. Therapy offers space to soften judgment, explore the choices that shaped your path, and rediscover meaning in even the hardest moments. Pain is often tied to the places we’ve outgrown. In relationships, our deepest hopes often collide with our deepest disappointments. Expectations about love, care, and fairness aren’t always met. When one person carries more of the weight or old hurts remain unspoken—grief takes root.
Not fitting in may be the most universal experience. Many of us know what it’s like to feel unseen, misunderstood, or weighed down by blame and shame—often turning that weight inward in cycles we don’t have to carry. Therapy offers space to soften judgment, explore the choices that shaped your path, and rediscover meaning in even the hardest moments. Pain is often tied to the places we’ve outgrown. In relationships, our deepest hopes often collide with our deepest disappointments. Expectations about love, care, and fairness aren’t always met. When one person carries more of the weight or old hurts remain unspoken—grief takes root.
I work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, self-defeating patterns, hypervigilance, substance misuse, or complicated grief. You may just want the suffering to stop, or for a sense of safety and relief. Or maybe you need someone to listen and sit with you in how heavy it feels. If you're navigating trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance misuse, I invite you to reach out. If you’re looking for a steady, compassionate therapist who understands how heavy it can feel, I would be honored to sit with you.
I work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, self-defeating patterns, hypervigilance, substance misuse, or complicated grief. You may just want the suffering to stop, or for a sense of safety and relief. Or maybe you need someone to listen and sit with you in how heavy it feels. If you're navigating trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance misuse, I invite you to reach out. If you’re looking for a steady, compassionate therapist who understands how heavy it can feel, I would be honored to sit with you.
I work with adults across Colorado who are navigating ADHD, Autism, trauma, and burnout—especially those who have spent years masking or feeling like they have to hold it all together. Therapy here is not about fixing you, but helping you understand your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and feel more like yourself. I also offer EMDR therapy for deeper trauma processing. All sessions are virtual and available to clients anywhere in Colorado.
I work with adults across Colorado who are navigating ADHD, Autism, trauma, and burnout—especially those who have spent years masking or feeling like they have to hold it all together. Therapy here is not about fixing you, but helping you understand your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and feel more like yourself. I also offer EMDR therapy for deeper trauma processing. All sessions are virtual and available to clients anywhere in Colorado.
I’m a therapist specializing in women’s mental health, with a focus on supporting women through some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative experiences. I believe therapy should feel safe, human, and deeply supportive — a place where you don’t have to explain or minimize your story, and where healing happens at your pace.
A large part of my work centers on sexual trauma and trauma recovery. I approach this work with gentleness, respect, and a strong trauma-informed foundation. My goal is to help you rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and connection with yourself, without pressure or re-traumatization.
I’m a therapist specializing in women’s mental health, with a focus on supporting women through some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative experiences. I believe therapy should feel safe, human, and deeply supportive — a place where you don’t have to explain or minimize your story, and where healing happens at your pace.
A large part of my work centers on sexual trauma and trauma recovery. I approach this work with gentleness, respect, and a strong trauma-informed foundation. My goal is to help you rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and connection with yourself, without pressure or re-traumatization.
You’re the one people come to.
You read between the lines. You notice everything. You hold space, solve problems, and try to show up for others.
And yet… when it comes to your own life, something isn’t clicking. People I do my best work with often report that they overthink conversations long after they happen; feel responsible for other people’s emotions; struggle to receive care, even when you want it; feel “too much” and “not enough” at the same time.
You are not broken. You’re operating from patterns that made sense at one point, and now no longer serve you.
You’re the one people come to.
You read between the lines. You notice everything. You hold space, solve problems, and try to show up for others.
And yet… when it comes to your own life, something isn’t clicking. People I do my best work with often report that they overthink conversations long after they happen; feel responsible for other people’s emotions; struggle to receive care, even when you want it; feel “too much” and “not enough” at the same time.
You are not broken. You’re operating from patterns that made sense at one point, and now no longer serve you.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive atmosphere to help you explore and find your authentic self and voice. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual and am comfortable using mind-body techniques and cognitive-behavioral interventions as needed for anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender concerns, relational issues and substance use. Of special interest to me is working with couples and other relationship dynamics. I have post graduate training in Gottman therapy as well as extensive training around human sexuality.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive atmosphere to help you explore and find your authentic self and voice. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual and am comfortable using mind-body techniques and cognitive-behavioral interventions as needed for anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender concerns, relational issues and substance use. Of special interest to me is working with couples and other relationship dynamics. I have post graduate training in Gottman therapy as well as extensive training around human sexuality.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.