Depression Therapists in Lakewood, CO

Sara is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Higher Sights. Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Sara earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Ferris State University in Michigan and worked as a pharmacist for many years. After taking time off professionally to raise her 4 children, Sara earned a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University. Sara has a passion for helping people to make changes that benefit them both physically and emotionally, as these experiences are often connected yet overlooked in traditional medicine.

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 5 years.

My passion is working with adults suffering from anxiety and depression to help them overcome negative thoughts and feelings and start living their lives to the fullest.

My name is Michael Heckendorn, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado and a nationally certified counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings, e.g., community mental health, universities, schools, and private practice. I specialize in adolescent and young adult complexities, helping people find their footing in often difficult times. Whether it be navigating anxiety or depression , or deciding what to do after a major life transition, I want to walk alongside my clients on their journey.

I have a particular affinity for working with people who struggle with depression , anxiety, and low self-esteem. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families discover healthier and more constructive ways of communicating and interacting with one another. Some of my most rewarding work has been with clients who had been in therapy for years and considered themselves hopeless.

My name is Sydney Murphy. I am a Clinical Mental Health intern through Bradley University under the supervision of Dr. Yvonne Tate at TRS Neurofeedback in Denver, CO. I am offering free counseling now through August. I believe that finding peace and joy is possible and that you deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning.

Therapy can provide life-changing benefits for anyone, and doesn't mean that someone is “ill” or that anything is “wrong”. Feelings of sadness and worry are natural, and therapy can help us overcome difficult circumstances and learn skills that can assist us throughout the rest of our lives. I understand and respect the strength it takes to begin challenging roadblocks in our lives, and I am here to help you every step of the way.

NOW Accepting New Clients! Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Nicole pursued a double Bachelors degree in Social Work and Psychology from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. After returning home, Nicole received her Masters in Social Work degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She enjoys working with a variety of ages based on experience with children, adolescents, and adults.

Do you feel like no one understands you or that you struggle to understand yourself? Does anxiety overwhelm you? Is it getting in the way of sleep, relationships and decision making? I believe it is time to stand up to yourself and for yourself. Together, we can determine a new course for you. You don’t have to spend your life escaping a difficult reality anymore. You can learn skills to help you face reality and enjoy the life you have.

I am currently getting my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy through Alliant International University. I will be graduating the program in May of 2023. I do not currently have an active license, but I am practicing under supervision. I earned 2 Bachelor Degrees at Saint Mary's College of CA, a BS in Psychology and BA in Justice, Community and Leadership. With graduating in 2020, I jumped into my masters to build my profession as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Jessica is a Licensed Social Worker originally from a very small town in Ohio, but has been a Colorado transplant since 1998. Jessica has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2006. She has been specializing in treating trauma, anxiety, depression , and emotional disorders with children and teens since 2006.

“Your past is just a story, and once you realize this, it has no power over you.”- Chuck Palahniuk Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Higher Sights. She received her bachelor’s degree in general psychology from Fort Lewis College and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Jessica has a passion for working with individuals who are suffering from numerous mental health concerns including grief and loss, LQBTQ+, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression , and past/current traumas.

Dr. Schlegel's approach to therapy is pragmatic, client focused, and employs a variety of clinical interventions that target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. He takes advantage of treatments that are evidence-based, and favors interventions that address the range of factors that contribute to personal adversity. His therapeutic style is marked by mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warm humor. He is committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client strengths while meeting each client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. Providing the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, insecure, depressed , out of control, or stuck? Do you find your relationships unsatisfying or nonexistent? Would you like to better understand yourself and change the way you think, feel, or behave? Do you long to feel more fulfilled? Therapy and/or neurofeedback can help with your most daunting personal problems and goals! My name is Ursa and I'm passionate about helping clients just like you get significant and lasting changes! There are many ways to move forward; together we can find your path to hope and success.

Do you find yourself thinking, “Everyone around me seems happier and more at ease than me, and I just wish I could feel that way too,” or “I get angry really quickly and wish I had tools to help me not say things I later regret,” or “I don’t feel like the gender people think I am”? I believe you know yourself best and together we can get to know your strengths and develop some tools you can use to get through the hard things life throws your way. You don’t have to figure it out alone! I'm a queer-identified trans man, and I love working with adults and teens of all identities.

Interested in trying something different? Therapy can be much more than sitting in a dim office talking about your problems. Many people benefit from taking an active and nature-based approach to their therapy. I provide experiential counseling services, often incorporating activities like hiking, rock climbing, yoga, Tai Chi, and various mindfulness exercises. This approach is highly effective with individuals with depression , anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, impulse control issues, or other disorders related to inattentiveness, self-regulation, self-esteem, or stress management/response.

Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.