Wellpoint | Amerigroup Therapists in Lakewood, CO
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship concerns, and neurodivergent experiences. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we create a supportive, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward greater confidence, connection, and well-being.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship concerns, and neurodivergent experiences. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we create a supportive, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward greater confidence, connection, and well-being.
Gretchen Koenig is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University, Orange. She has been in practice for over 15 years, with a focus on individuals, families and couples, and the LGBTQ population. Gretchen works with those experiencing family, marital, couples and social relationship issues. Clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety and/or childhood events which have affected our well-being and outlook on life, are likely to find a very safe space to explore self identity, efficacy, and enrichment.
Gretchen Koenig is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University, Orange. She has been in practice for over 15 years, with a focus on individuals, families and couples, and the LGBTQ population. Gretchen works with those experiencing family, marital, couples and social relationship issues. Clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety and/or childhood events which have affected our well-being and outlook on life, are likely to find a very safe space to explore self identity, efficacy, and enrichment.
"I wish my relationships brought me joy." "Nothing makes me happy anymore." "I can't move on." Change can be intimidating, and asking for help can be hard. I hope to create a safe and brave space for you to grow. My job is to support you in your journey of finding joy and fulfillment.
"I wish my relationships brought me joy." "Nothing makes me happy anymore." "I can't move on." Change can be intimidating, and asking for help can be hard. I hope to create a safe and brave space for you to grow. My job is to support you in your journey of finding joy and fulfillment.
I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with experience in trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I take a collaborative approach, helping clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and create meaningful change. Clients describe me as direct yet compassionate—I challenge when helpful, always with care. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to move forward.
I provide therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with experience in trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I take a collaborative approach, helping clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and create meaningful change. Clients describe me as direct yet compassionate—I challenge when helpful, always with care. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to move forward.
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I believe that people inherently want to move towards healing, but life is complex and things get mixed up along the way. I work to help clients move towards their most authentic & genuine selves. Within the counseling relationship, I strive to help clients feel supported & empowered so they can explore themselves, their current circumstances, past experiences, & future aspirations. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives but sometimes need a roadmap to help get back to where they want to be. One of the most powerful gifts that you can offer the world is to heal yourself & I would love to be a part of your journey.
I believe that people inherently want to move towards healing, but life is complex and things get mixed up along the way. I work to help clients move towards their most authentic & genuine selves. Within the counseling relationship, I strive to help clients feel supported & empowered so they can explore themselves, their current circumstances, past experiences, & future aspirations. I believe that people are the experts of their own lives but sometimes need a roadmap to help get back to where they want to be. One of the most powerful gifts that you can offer the world is to heal yourself & I would love to be a part of your journey.
I aim to collaborate with clients as we work together toward growth and fulfillment. Together, we work to foster an environment of acceptance and empathy, promoting awareness and self-compassion. I am honored to work with clients of all ages and stages in life and from all backgrounds. I view therapy work as a collaborative process, fostering growth in a way that suites each individual person, with the goal of increasing self-understanding and acceptance, as well as gently challenging to target areas for growth and fulfillment.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Carl Jung
I aim to collaborate with clients as we work together toward growth and fulfillment. Together, we work to foster an environment of acceptance and empathy, promoting awareness and self-compassion. I am honored to work with clients of all ages and stages in life and from all backgrounds. I view therapy work as a collaborative process, fostering growth in a way that suites each individual person, with the goal of increasing self-understanding and acceptance, as well as gently challenging to target areas for growth and fulfillment.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Carl Jung
Life can start to feel heavy when you’re constantly carrying the weight of worry, unhealed emotional wounds, or a cloud of sadness that just won’t lift. Maybe you find yourself trapped in a loop of overthinking, feeling disconnected from the people around you, or exhausted from trying to look like you have it all together. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply tired of navigating these challenges on your own, please know that you don’t have to carry this by yourself.
Life can start to feel heavy when you’re constantly carrying the weight of worry, unhealed emotional wounds, or a cloud of sadness that just won’t lift. Maybe you find yourself trapped in a loop of overthinking, feeling disconnected from the people around you, or exhausted from trying to look like you have it all together. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply tired of navigating these challenges on your own, please know that you don’t have to carry this by yourself.
With over 45 years of experience in mental health I've developed a strong set of skills dealing with a wide variety of issues. I am a future oriented therapist, ready to assist you in achieving stability and growth. You are welcomed to visit my website to learn more about my practice and techniques. You can also schedule an appointment online to eliminate the annoyance of repeated phone calls. I look forward to meeting with anyone who is struggling and in need of help developing a plan of action to get back on the right track.
With over 45 years of experience in mental health I've developed a strong set of skills dealing with a wide variety of issues. I am a future oriented therapist, ready to assist you in achieving stability and growth. You are welcomed to visit my website to learn more about my practice and techniques. You can also schedule an appointment online to eliminate the annoyance of repeated phone calls. I look forward to meeting with anyone who is struggling and in need of help developing a plan of action to get back on the right track.
Some relationship patterns repeat so predictably it starts to feel like you’re stuck in something you cant name but cant escape. You might be in confusing relational cycles, feeling stuck, or you just cant seem to find a healthy partner and lose yourself. Or you're ready to take a break from relationships and focus on empowering yourself again and break free from codependency and insecurity.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand these patterns more deeply and shift them at the level where they actually live: emotional responses, nervous system activation, and relational dynamics.
Some relationship patterns repeat so predictably it starts to feel like you’re stuck in something you cant name but cant escape. You might be in confusing relational cycles, feeling stuck, or you just cant seem to find a healthy partner and lose yourself. Or you're ready to take a break from relationships and focus on empowering yourself again and break free from codependency and insecurity.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand these patterns more deeply and shift them at the level where they actually live: emotional responses, nervous system activation, and relational dynamics.
If you’ve been living in constant overwhelm—burnt out, anxious, stuck in patterns you know aren’t serving you—I see you. Maybe you’ve spent years holding it all together, managing everything for everyone, but inside, you feel disconnected… from your body, your truth, your life.
I help people come home to themselves. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or relationship struggles—not to pathologize, but to understand. To shift out of survival mode and into grounded self-leadership.
If you’ve been living in constant overwhelm—burnt out, anxious, stuck in patterns you know aren’t serving you—I see you. Maybe you’ve spent years holding it all together, managing everything for everyone, but inside, you feel disconnected… from your body, your truth, your life.
I help people come home to themselves. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or relationship struggles—not to pathologize, but to understand. To shift out of survival mode and into grounded self-leadership.
Dr. Kalen D
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you queer? Do you have a queer family member, partner or kid?
I provide queer and gender-affirming, neurodiverse-validating mental healthcare; WPATH-informed psychosocial assessments & letters of support; and mental health support for individuals, couples and partners, parents and families like yours who may be struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or adjustments and often must navigate confusing & less than accepting social and care scenarios.
Have you experienced trauma?
Unfortunately, LGBTQIA2S+ people are more likely to experience trauma. I help clients like you manage and process trauma and move forward.
Are you queer? Do you have a queer family member, partner or kid?
I provide queer and gender-affirming, neurodiverse-validating mental healthcare; WPATH-informed psychosocial assessments & letters of support; and mental health support for individuals, couples and partners, parents and families like yours who may be struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, or adjustments and often must navigate confusing & less than accepting social and care scenarios.
Have you experienced trauma?
Unfortunately, LGBTQIA2S+ people are more likely to experience trauma. I help clients like you manage and process trauma and move forward.
Many of my clients may look successful on the outside but feel stuck in the same painful patterns underneath. They find themselves overthinking relationships, questioning their worth, people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, and disconnection. They know something needs to change, but they're not sure how to get there. For over 18 years, I've helped individuals understand the deeper roots of these struggles and create lasting change. Together, we'll explore the patterns that keep showing up in your life—not with judgment or shame, but with curiosity and compassion.
Many of my clients may look successful on the outside but feel stuck in the same painful patterns underneath. They find themselves overthinking relationships, questioning their worth, people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, and disconnection. They know something needs to change, but they're not sure how to get there. For over 18 years, I've helped individuals understand the deeper roots of these struggles and create lasting change. Together, we'll explore the patterns that keep showing up in your life—not with judgment or shame, but with curiosity and compassion.
“My life right now isn’t what I imagined.” “I have trouble managing my emotions on my own.” “I feel lost, like I lack direction.” “I need support.” If these statements resonate with you, or if you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or past trauma, I’m glad you’re here.
“My life right now isn’t what I imagined.” “I have trouble managing my emotions on my own.” “I feel lost, like I lack direction.” “I need support.” If these statements resonate with you, or if you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or past trauma, I’m glad you’re here.
Anyone who is ready for a change and willing to try new roads to reach their new chapter in life.
Anyone who is ready for a change and willing to try new roads to reach their new chapter in life.
Life can be tough, and our minds often create barriers that make it hard to move forward. Whether you're seeking clarity on what drives you, or navigating the everyday challenges that life brings, my goal is to support you in a way that feels safe and validating. I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly heard and understood. Through therapy, my aim is to help you work through the complexities of being human - helping you better understand yourself and find ways to cope with the unique challenges of living in today’s world.
Life can be tough, and our minds often create barriers that make it hard to move forward. Whether you're seeking clarity on what drives you, or navigating the everyday challenges that life brings, my goal is to support you in a way that feels safe and validating. I offer a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly heard and understood. Through therapy, my aim is to help you work through the complexities of being human - helping you better understand yourself and find ways to cope with the unique challenges of living in today’s world.
I believe that healing in the context of therapy is, at its core, about having someone bear witness to our pain. I’m inspired by the idea that we are all bent towards growth, healing, and our own self-actualization; sometimes we just need a companion as we tap into that internal compass. It’s my aim to hold a safe and empathic space for you rooted in curiosity, rather than a pursuit of any “ideal", as you embark on your healing journey. I take an eclectic approach in the counseling room, utilizing Attachment Theory, Somatic Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Existential Theory, and Person-Centered Therapy, among others.
I believe that healing in the context of therapy is, at its core, about having someone bear witness to our pain. I’m inspired by the idea that we are all bent towards growth, healing, and our own self-actualization; sometimes we just need a companion as we tap into that internal compass. It’s my aim to hold a safe and empathic space for you rooted in curiosity, rather than a pursuit of any “ideal", as you embark on your healing journey. I take an eclectic approach in the counseling room, utilizing Attachment Theory, Somatic Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Existential Theory, and Person-Centered Therapy, among others.
As a therapist that is trained in a Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine emphasis, I encourage us to look at how our mind / body / and spirituality are all interconnected. Where as I may pull from varying schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive/Behavioural, Humanistic/Person Centred, and Existentialism I find that looking at how these experiences effect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can give us insight into how we can become more wholly integrated and mentally healthy along our journey.
As a therapist that is trained in a Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine emphasis, I encourage us to look at how our mind / body / and spirituality are all interconnected. Where as I may pull from varying schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive/Behavioural, Humanistic/Person Centred, and Existentialism I find that looking at how these experiences effect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can give us insight into how we can become more wholly integrated and mentally healthy along our journey.
Paula L Christian-Stallworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, CJSOC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You have tried everything imaginable to shake the depression, addiction, readjust after a tremendous loss. It's been difficult adjusting to this new way of life. You've not been able to find someone to talk with, you can trust and who will listen. It has become intolerable or you want to prevent it from becoming so. You just know you want relief, experience the joy of healthy living again, and want to overcome this sense of feeling stuck. You want to know that happiness is possible, you can begin again and live your best life possible. Renew or enhance your faith and relationship with God. Live!
You have tried everything imaginable to shake the depression, addiction, readjust after a tremendous loss. It's been difficult adjusting to this new way of life. You've not been able to find someone to talk with, you can trust and who will listen. It has become intolerable or you want to prevent it from becoming so. You just know you want relief, experience the joy of healthy living again, and want to overcome this sense of feeling stuck. You want to know that happiness is possible, you can begin again and live your best life possible. Renew or enhance your faith and relationship with God. Live!
I am a seasoned clinician and clinical supervisor with extensive experience in outpatient, residential, and online therapeutic settings. My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and children navigating the complexities of mental health and substance use disorders. Many come to me during times of crisis or significant life transitions seeking stability and positive behavior change. I help you move forward by utilizing behavior modification techniques and creating measurable, goal-oriented treatment plans. My goal is to facilitate personal growth and resilience for every individual and family.
I am a seasoned clinician and clinical supervisor with extensive experience in outpatient, residential, and online therapeutic settings. My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and children navigating the complexities of mental health and substance use disorders. Many come to me during times of crisis or significant life transitions seeking stability and positive behavior change. I help you move forward by utilizing behavior modification techniques and creating measurable, goal-oriented treatment plans. My goal is to facilitate personal growth and resilience for every individual and family.
