Black and African American Therapists in Lakewood, CO
I currently have availability during the day and evening Tuesday through Friday.
I work with a range of clients with varying intersecting identities. I like to provide a safe space and a safe and trusting relationship with my clients in order to harbor their growth. I want my clients to feel seen, understood, and heard, all of which are vital to understanding the self and healing. There is so much we need to process and I want to be there help.
I currently have availability during the day and evening Tuesday through Friday.
I work with a range of clients with varying intersecting identities. I like to provide a safe space and a safe and trusting relationship with my clients in order to harbor their growth. I want my clients to feel seen, understood, and heard, all of which are vital to understanding the self and healing. There is so much we need to process and I want to be there help.
Ideal client? I think of the person who’s tired of hiding behind a mask. Maybe they’re feeling sadness, anger, or are stuck in behaviors that keep hurting their relationships. Many of the people I work with have never had a space to be honest without feeling judged or weak. In our work, you aren't seen as inadequate; you are capable, and your struggles don't go unappreciated. I bring honesty, directness, and a sense of rawness to our work. My clients are routinely career-accomplished, yet wildly unsatisfied in personal relationships. I welcome anyone tired of the same old grind and ready to push themselves to try something new.
Ideal client? I think of the person who’s tired of hiding behind a mask. Maybe they’re feeling sadness, anger, or are stuck in behaviors that keep hurting their relationships. Many of the people I work with have never had a space to be honest without feeling judged or weak. In our work, you aren't seen as inadequate; you are capable, and your struggles don't go unappreciated. I bring honesty, directness, and a sense of rawness to our work. My clients are routinely career-accomplished, yet wildly unsatisfied in personal relationships. I welcome anyone tired of the same old grind and ready to push themselves to try something new.
I come to each session with a direct, empathic, and supportive approach that is holistic, educational and evidence-based. Whether life's current stressors are getting in your way or mental health concerns need support, I provide a compassionate alliance to help you move in the direction that best serves you. Along with sound knowledge of human behavior, I bring warmth and positive regard to the collaborative relationship based on trust and confidentiality.
I come to each session with a direct, empathic, and supportive approach that is holistic, educational and evidence-based. Whether life's current stressors are getting in your way or mental health concerns need support, I provide a compassionate alliance to help you move in the direction that best serves you. Along with sound knowledge of human behavior, I bring warmth and positive regard to the collaborative relationship based on trust and confidentiality.
I am trauma informed and use an integrated approach with my clients. I will want to explore all areas of your healthcare and daily habits that could be effecting your mental health including sleep, diet, exercise, relationships, chronic health conditions, etc. I believe healing happens when we are able to connect to our true selves: physically, emotionally, socially + spiritually. I use evidence based practices including EMDR, somatic techniques, IFS, DBT and CBT. I work very closely with veterans and military families. I facilitate psilocybin journeys and offer preparation and integration services.
I am trauma informed and use an integrated approach with my clients. I will want to explore all areas of your healthcare and daily habits that could be effecting your mental health including sleep, diet, exercise, relationships, chronic health conditions, etc. I believe healing happens when we are able to connect to our true selves: physically, emotionally, socially + spiritually. I use evidence based practices including EMDR, somatic techniques, IFS, DBT and CBT. I work very closely with veterans and military families. I facilitate psilocybin journeys and offer preparation and integration services.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
I believe therapy is a unique, ongoing process of growth and self-discovery. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, drawing from multiple therapeutic models. Whether you’re seeking practical tools to manage challenges or deeper healing, I adapt to what’s most effective for you.
I work with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, gender and sexual identity exploration, and substance use, all from a culturally sensitive perspective. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for those wanting to transform their lives and become their best selves.
I believe therapy is a unique, ongoing process of growth and self-discovery. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, drawing from multiple therapeutic models. Whether you’re seeking practical tools to manage challenges or deeper healing, I adapt to what’s most effective for you.
I work with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, gender and sexual identity exploration, and substance use, all from a culturally sensitive perspective. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for those wanting to transform their lives and become their best selves.
Schedule instantly through my website! As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate and effective support to individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a blend of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy. By integrating these modalities, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each client I work with. Central to my practice is a human-centered approach, which emphasizes empathy, understanding, and non-judgmental support.
Schedule instantly through my website! As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate and effective support to individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a blend of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy. By integrating these modalities, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each client I work with. Central to my practice is a human-centered approach, which emphasizes empathy, understanding, and non-judgmental support.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can connect with and establish a trusting relationship. I believe that when people come to therapy, they allow themselves opportunities for self-exploration and growth. It is my goal to create a safe space where you can make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Treatment Therapist who has been practicing for over 8 years.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can connect with and establish a trusting relationship. I believe that when people come to therapy, they allow themselves opportunities for self-exploration and growth. It is my goal to create a safe space where you can make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addiction Treatment Therapist who has been practicing for over 8 years.
With a personal journey of receiving a late Autism diagnosis, I've cultivated a passion for advocating and supporting underrepresented populations within society. This drive led me to pursue a career bridging research and clinical psychology. My approach integrates transpersonal modalities and client-centered therapy, alongside population-specific research, to create safe spaces fostering healing and growth for individuals who, like myself, may have been overlooked. I am committed to ensuring everyone finds the support they need to thrive.
With a personal journey of receiving a late Autism diagnosis, I've cultivated a passion for advocating and supporting underrepresented populations within society. This drive led me to pursue a career bridging research and clinical psychology. My approach integrates transpersonal modalities and client-centered therapy, alongside population-specific research, to create safe spaces fostering healing and growth for individuals who, like myself, may have been overlooked. I am committed to ensuring everyone finds the support they need to thrive.
Welcome! My name is Erica (she/they). I specialize in working with both individuals and couples who have a desire to transform their life and their relationships. I support my clients with healing from the past and letting go of harmful patterns or limiting beliefs, so that they may grow into their most authentic, fully-expressed, and embodied self. I work with my clients in identifying the barriers that are in the way of having the life, friendships, community, and/or romantic relationships they want. Topics we'll discuss include sex & intimacy, communication, and shadow work.
Welcome! My name is Erica (she/they). I specialize in working with both individuals and couples who have a desire to transform their life and their relationships. I support my clients with healing from the past and letting go of harmful patterns or limiting beliefs, so that they may grow into their most authentic, fully-expressed, and embodied self. I work with my clients in identifying the barriers that are in the way of having the life, friendships, community, and/or romantic relationships they want. Topics we'll discuss include sex & intimacy, communication, and shadow work.
I help my clients discover how to become the best versions of themselves through empathic listening, transparency, and acceptance. I value working collaboratively with clients and providing genuine support to achieve goals and self-growth as well as creating a safe space for everyone to feel heard and seen. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) which explores our different 'parts' that can show up as emotions in our daily interactions and lives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another modality I utilize with clients to help them identify their values, practice accepting what is within our control, and much more!
I help my clients discover how to become the best versions of themselves through empathic listening, transparency, and acceptance. I value working collaboratively with clients and providing genuine support to achieve goals and self-growth as well as creating a safe space for everyone to feel heard and seen. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) which explores our different 'parts' that can show up as emotions in our daily interactions and lives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another modality I utilize with clients to help them identify their values, practice accepting what is within our control, and much more!
Are you struggling with issues in your relationship, trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed to cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado and have a team of like-minded MFTC's who are here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues in your relationship, trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed to cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado and have a team of like-minded MFTC's who are here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Ellie Mental Health - Aurora City Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80401
We don’t believe people are broken. But we also don’t believe that “fine” is the ceiling of their potential. We believe therapy is part of the ongoing work of being human. Being human is the hardest thing any of us will ever do and while there is no universal map or linear path, billions of people have walked this terrain before and their collective wisdom across multiple dimensions is essential to framing our understanding of ourselves and each other.
We don’t believe people are broken. But we also don’t believe that “fine” is the ceiling of their potential. We believe therapy is part of the ongoing work of being human. Being human is the hardest thing any of us will ever do and while there is no universal map or linear path, billions of people have walked this terrain before and their collective wisdom across multiple dimensions is essential to framing our understanding of ourselves and each other.
Charlie Vee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II, IFS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Vee uses a trauma informed lens working with the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and marginalized populations dealing with ARFID, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Vee works with dissociative disorders and complex trauma clients to help heal past wounds to help you get back to your life, and be able to thrive. Vee strives to help marginalized populations by using both personal experience and professional expertise to ensure the best care possible. Vee can provide gender affirming letters for surgery or hormones, as needed. Vee also provides KAP in person for clients in Vienna.
Vee uses a trauma informed lens working with the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, and marginalized populations dealing with ARFID, CPTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Vee works with dissociative disorders and complex trauma clients to help heal past wounds to help you get back to your life, and be able to thrive. Vee strives to help marginalized populations by using both personal experience and professional expertise to ensure the best care possible. Vee can provide gender affirming letters for surgery or hormones, as needed. Vee also provides KAP in person for clients in Vienna.
Hi, I am Katie Gannon, owner of KTGannon Therapy, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Counselor and an Acudetox Specialist who works with teens and adults struggling with substance use, trauma, family relationships/attachment concerns and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. I focus on helping clients develop skills to feel balanced and work through overwhelming feelings that may arise from the stressors of daily life.
Hi, I am Katie Gannon, owner of KTGannon Therapy, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Counselor and an Acudetox Specialist who works with teens and adults struggling with substance use, trauma, family relationships/attachment concerns and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. I focus on helping clients develop skills to feel balanced and work through overwhelming feelings that may arise from the stressors of daily life.
At Green Couch Counseling we help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally reactive, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change. Many clients seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, suicidal thoughts, or emotion dysregulation, including specialized DBT treatment. Our team provides compassionate, culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy using approaches like DBT, EMDR, and CBT to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, process trauma, and create lives worth living.
At Green Couch Counseling we help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally reactive, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change. Many clients seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, suicidal thoughts, or emotion dysregulation, including specialized DBT treatment. Our team provides compassionate, culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy using approaches like DBT, EMDR, and CBT to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, process trauma, and create lives worth living.
You may be someone who has spent much of your life adapting to difficult or invalidating environments, whether in childhood, relationships, or work. You might feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to trust yourself, even while functioning day to day. You may be living with mental or physical health challenges, navigating grief or life transitions, or caring for others. You want practical support, greater stability, and a way to understand your experiences without minimizing them or being pushed before you’re ready.
You may be someone who has spent much of your life adapting to difficult or invalidating environments, whether in childhood, relationships, or work. You might feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to trust yourself, even while functioning day to day. You may be living with mental or physical health challenges, navigating grief or life transitions, or caring for others. You want practical support, greater stability, and a way to understand your experiences without minimizing them or being pushed before you’re ready.
I have my LAC, SWC, and I am EMDR-trained, and HAEI-SW/AAT certified. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing complex trauma, substance misuse, mood disorders, suicidal thinking, identity conflicts, and life changes. I see folks at age 12 years and up, teens and adults of all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working LGBTQ+ individuals.
I have my LAC, SWC, and I am EMDR-trained, and HAEI-SW/AAT certified. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing complex trauma, substance misuse, mood disorders, suicidal thinking, identity conflicts, and life changes. I see folks at age 12 years and up, teens and adults of all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working LGBTQ+ individuals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with tweens, adolescents, couples, families, older adults and individuals. Those I work with receive exceptional mental health services which are individualized and culturally sensitive. Through both short and long-term therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths which can improve their mental/emotional well-being and lead to happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with tweens, adolescents, couples, families, older adults and individuals. Those I work with receive exceptional mental health services which are individualized and culturally sensitive. Through both short and long-term therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths which can improve their mental/emotional well-being and lead to happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
I've worn many hats in my career, including teaching, small business owner, & artist. I specialize in adolescent trauma, early childhood intervention, and supporting families with children who have disabilities. My goal is to help families understand diagnoses and advocate for their children, making the journey through challenges more manageable. Using Internal Family Systems, along with DBT and CBT modalities, I address the impact of addiction on individuals and families through a harm reduction approach. I also enjoy empowering young adults to recognize their potential and providing a safe space for them to share their stories.
I've worn many hats in my career, including teaching, small business owner, & artist. I specialize in adolescent trauma, early childhood intervention, and supporting families with children who have disabilities. My goal is to help families understand diagnoses and advocate for their children, making the journey through challenges more manageable. Using Internal Family Systems, along with DBT and CBT modalities, I address the impact of addiction on individuals and families through a harm reduction approach. I also enjoy empowering young adults to recognize their potential and providing a safe space for them to share their stories.
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