Jewish Therapists in Lakewood, CO
My clients are people who are invested in change, seeking to love themselves, and who are ready to take a look inward and say, “I want something better for myself each day.” I am passionate about diversity and equity and believe all people deserve access to affordable, quality therapy regardless of who they are, who they love, where they come from, or what they look like. My goal is to help clients reach their emotional health goals while showing kindness and, most importantly, helping folks learn how to show themselves kindness.
My clients are people who are invested in change, seeking to love themselves, and who are ready to take a look inward and say, “I want something better for myself each day.” I am passionate about diversity and equity and believe all people deserve access to affordable, quality therapy regardless of who they are, who they love, where they come from, or what they look like. My goal is to help clients reach their emotional health goals while showing kindness and, most importantly, helping folks learn how to show themselves kindness.
I often support children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in their own head — overthinking, self-critical, and unsure how to move forward even when they’re trying hard. They may struggle with anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation, identity questions, or life transitions. They’re looking for relief from constant mental noise and a way to feel more present, confident, and authentic — not just symptom reduction, but understanding themselves so they can trust their reactions and move through life without feeling behind or “wrong.”
I often support children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in their own head — overthinking, self-critical, and unsure how to move forward even when they’re trying hard. They may struggle with anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation, identity questions, or life transitions. They’re looking for relief from constant mental noise and a way to feel more present, confident, and authentic — not just symptom reduction, but understanding themselves so they can trust their reactions and move through life without feeling behind or “wrong.”
I believe who you are is not something in need of fixing. When we feel stuck or disconnected, life feels profoundly more stressful. I work with individuals who are finally ready to take that first step on their path towards self discovery or have already begun the process on their own. During our work together, my goal is to establish a meaningful relationship with a shared sense of ownership for your treatment. The greatest predictor of treatment success is the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and client. I connect with my clients through empathy, compassion humor and metaphor.
I believe who you are is not something in need of fixing. When we feel stuck or disconnected, life feels profoundly more stressful. I work with individuals who are finally ready to take that first step on their path towards self discovery or have already begun the process on their own. During our work together, my goal is to establish a meaningful relationship with a shared sense of ownership for your treatment. The greatest predictor of treatment success is the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and client. I connect with my clients through empathy, compassion humor and metaphor.
Life can feel hard to navigate sometimes! Maybe you are feeling weighed down by expectations, exhausted and stuck, or tired of fighting with your partner. Maybe you’re not sure why things feel so tough, you just know you don’t want to feel that way anymore. I get it! Wherever you are, I will meet you there. I work with couples, individuals, and families who are navigating life’s challenges and looking for something to shift.
Life can feel hard to navigate sometimes! Maybe you are feeling weighed down by expectations, exhausted and stuck, or tired of fighting with your partner. Maybe you’re not sure why things feel so tough, you just know you don’t want to feel that way anymore. I get it! Wherever you are, I will meet you there. I work with couples, individuals, and families who are navigating life’s challenges and looking for something to shift.
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.
Clients should know that I bring a unique mix of personal insights and professional experience to my practice. I grew up in Aurora, Colorado, and attended Overland High School. I earned a Bachelor's in Psychology with a Minor in Physical Education from the University of Northern Colorado. After that, I studied Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University and graduated in 2002. I recently completed my Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Arizona, which enables me to support my athletic clients effectively.
Clients should know that I bring a unique mix of personal insights and professional experience to my practice. I grew up in Aurora, Colorado, and attended Overland High School. I earned a Bachelor's in Psychology with a Minor in Physical Education from the University of Northern Colorado. After that, I studied Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University and graduated in 2002. I recently completed my Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Arizona, which enables me to support my athletic clients effectively.
The most important component to therapy is my relationship with you. My intention is to collaborate with you, find what style fits best, and offer a navigating hand to walk alongside you through distressing times. Therapy is YOUR space, so let's connect, explore hurtful patterns, and work together to look towards the future with hope. I welcome all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and family configurations.
The most important component to therapy is my relationship with you. My intention is to collaborate with you, find what style fits best, and offer a navigating hand to walk alongside you through distressing times. Therapy is YOUR space, so let's connect, explore hurtful patterns, and work together to look towards the future with hope. I welcome all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and family configurations.
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.
My ideal client is an adult who recognizes that something in their life is not working and is ready to explore it honestly. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from themselves and others—but they are open to growth!
Common Issues I work with:
Substance use or addictive behaviors,
Depression or anxiety,
Mood instability (including bipolar disorder),
ADHD and difficulties with focus or follow-through,
Anger management challenges,
Relationship and communication difficulties,
Effects of trauma or longstanding emotional wounds,
Patterns connected to personality disorders.
My ideal client is an adult who recognizes that something in their life is not working and is ready to explore it honestly. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from themselves and others—but they are open to growth!
Common Issues I work with:
Substance use or addictive behaviors,
Depression or anxiety,
Mood instability (including bipolar disorder),
ADHD and difficulties with focus or follow-through,
Anger management challenges,
Relationship and communication difficulties,
Effects of trauma or longstanding emotional wounds,
Patterns connected to personality disorders.
As a documentary filmmaker turned therapist, storytelling is at the heart of my therapy practice. I specialize in Narrative Therapy (NT), Play Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), RPG group therapy, and Gottman Method for couples to help my clients write their next chapter. I work with a wide variety of clients (Adults, Teens, Children, and Couples) on a range of issues such as • Life Transitions • Addiction • Trauma • ADHD • Relationship Issues • Family Conflict • Parenting • Couples Counseling • OCD • Social Anxiety • Financial Instability • Sex and Kink • LGBTQIA+ issues • DHS-related cases • and more.
As a documentary filmmaker turned therapist, storytelling is at the heart of my therapy practice. I specialize in Narrative Therapy (NT), Play Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), RPG group therapy, and Gottman Method for couples to help my clients write their next chapter. I work with a wide variety of clients (Adults, Teens, Children, and Couples) on a range of issues such as • Life Transitions • Addiction • Trauma • ADHD • Relationship Issues • Family Conflict • Parenting • Couples Counseling • OCD • Social Anxiety • Financial Instability • Sex and Kink • LGBTQIA+ issues • DHS-related cases • and more.
Michaela Kornberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with teens and adults moving through trauma, addiction, codependency, and identity shifts. If you’re stuck in survival mode—people-pleasing, numbing out, or losing yourself in others—you’re not alone. Those patterns once kept you safe, but now they’re holding you back. I help folks rebuild a solid sense of self and create connection that feels mutual and real. My style is direct, relational, and trauma-informed, blending EMDR, parts work, somatic tools, and grounded strategies that create change.
I work with teens and adults moving through trauma, addiction, codependency, and identity shifts. If you’re stuck in survival mode—people-pleasing, numbing out, or losing yourself in others—you’re not alone. Those patterns once kept you safe, but now they’re holding you back. I help folks rebuild a solid sense of self and create connection that feels mutual and real. My style is direct, relational, and trauma-informed, blending EMDR, parts work, somatic tools, and grounded strategies that create change.
Hello! I’m Michelle Reese, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado. I want to help you live a life with balance, purpose and joy! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, negative self-talk, substance use or something else, together we can identify the issues and work towards goals.
My therapy approach is honest, direct, and compassionate, with a sprinkle of dark humor. While I will not sugarcoat my feedback, I will root for you without judgment. I’ll provide resources, teach you skills and encourage you to face your inner self-critic.
Hello! I’m Michelle Reese, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado. I want to help you live a life with balance, purpose and joy! If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, negative self-talk, substance use or something else, together we can identify the issues and work towards goals.
My therapy approach is honest, direct, and compassionate, with a sprinkle of dark humor. While I will not sugarcoat my feedback, I will root for you without judgment. I’ll provide resources, teach you skills and encourage you to face your inner self-critic.
My practice is about helping you connect to your most authentic self to create a more vibrant life. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just the ups and downs of life, and you've found that thinking or talking about it has not brought you sustained relief, then body-based psychotherapy might be perfect for you. In a world where we are increasingly told to "push through" and "tough it out" we can lose our connection to what we are feeling. When we connect to our feelings we can better recognize what we truly need, and take the steps to cultivate a life full of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.
My practice is about helping you connect to your most authentic self to create a more vibrant life. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just the ups and downs of life, and you've found that thinking or talking about it has not brought you sustained relief, then body-based psychotherapy might be perfect for you. In a world where we are increasingly told to "push through" and "tough it out" we can lose our connection to what we are feeling. When we connect to our feelings we can better recognize what we truly need, and take the steps to cultivate a life full of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.
My name is Lou Bardach, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults who grew up in families where alcoholism, dysfunction, or trauma shaped how they see themselves and connect with others. You may feel weighed down by shame, loneliness, anxiety, or self-doubt, often stuck in patterns you desperately want to change but can’t seem to escape. Deep down, you may long for safety, belonging, and the freedom to live as your truest self. My role is to walk beside you with compassion and courage as you rediscover your worth, heal the wounds of your past, and move toward an authentic, connected, and more fulfilling life.
My name is Lou Bardach, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults who grew up in families where alcoholism, dysfunction, or trauma shaped how they see themselves and connect with others. You may feel weighed down by shame, loneliness, anxiety, or self-doubt, often stuck in patterns you desperately want to change but can’t seem to escape. Deep down, you may long for safety, belonging, and the freedom to live as your truest self. My role is to walk beside you with compassion and courage as you rediscover your worth, heal the wounds of your past, and move toward an authentic, connected, and more fulfilling life.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations- Dr. Grey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating the immigration process can feel overwhelming. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared that the only home you’ve ever known could be taken from you. You search for answers, and that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
Navigating the immigration process can feel overwhelming. Your lawyer is handling the legal side, but you’re left feeling anxious, confused, and scared that the only home you’ve ever known could be taken from you. You search for answers, and that’s where I come in. An Immigration Psychological Evaluation can provide critical support for your case. This could be the key factor in keeping your family together rather than torn apart. Whether you're seeking asylum, facing hardship, applying for a waiver, or proving the emotional impact of separation, I take the time to provide a comprehensive evaluation. You don’t have to do this alone.
My therapy is warm, light, and above all else, curious! Good questions are powerful. They can create a space for you to be fully seen, uncover a new strength in you or your relationship(s), and create openings so that what matters most has room to take root. Life can be challenging, (like, really challenging) and sometimes overwhelmingly so. The things we face might tell you that you aren't up to the task, or even lead you into thinking you aren't worthy… But they’re wrong. The life you want is yours to create, embrace, and enter into. And a good question can remind you that you don’t have to do it alone.
My therapy is warm, light, and above all else, curious! Good questions are powerful. They can create a space for you to be fully seen, uncover a new strength in you or your relationship(s), and create openings so that what matters most has room to take root. Life can be challenging, (like, really challenging) and sometimes overwhelmingly so. The things we face might tell you that you aren't up to the task, or even lead you into thinking you aren't worthy… But they’re wrong. The life you want is yours to create, embrace, and enter into. And a good question can remind you that you don’t have to do it alone.
Life throws many challenges at us and sometimes it can be hard to know what to about these challenges. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression and are feeling down more than usual or aren't feeling like they belong. I know what it feels like to not feel good enough, to worry about what people think of you, and to constantly be there to help others but not always be there for yourself. If this is something you struggle with, I am confident we can work together to navigate these issues. We can add more joy and take away stress from your life.
Life throws many challenges at us and sometimes it can be hard to know what to about these challenges. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression and are feeling down more than usual or aren't feeling like they belong. I know what it feels like to not feel good enough, to worry about what people think of you, and to constantly be there to help others but not always be there for yourself. If this is something you struggle with, I am confident we can work together to navigate these issues. We can add more joy and take away stress from your life.
I offer somatic trauma therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), sex therapy, and psychedelic therapy for people working through trauma, shame, grief, and sexual issues. If you’ve struggled to feel fully seen in therapy—or felt pressure to self-edit just to get support—this space is different. My style is warm, gentle, and rooted in the body. Together we slow down, listen inward, and help your system release old patterns of tension, fear, and disconnection. Healing happens when you feel safe enough to experience your emotions fully, without judgment or performance.
I offer somatic trauma therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), sex therapy, and psychedelic therapy for people working through trauma, shame, grief, and sexual issues. If you’ve struggled to feel fully seen in therapy—or felt pressure to self-edit just to get support—this space is different. My style is warm, gentle, and rooted in the body. Together we slow down, listen inward, and help your system release old patterns of tension, fear, and disconnection. Healing happens when you feel safe enough to experience your emotions fully, without judgment or performance.
If you're neurodivergent, queer, or feel like the world wasn't built for you, I see you, and I believe you. Your story is important, and I’m here to help you embrace it. I honor the unique rhythms of your mind and recognize that what makes us different is often our most amazing source of strength. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and relationships of all kinds—whether that's consensual non-monogamy, chosen families, or friendships. I work with neurodivergence, identity exploration, trauma, grief, and loss.
If you're neurodivergent, queer, or feel like the world wasn't built for you, I see you, and I believe you. Your story is important, and I’m here to help you embrace it. I honor the unique rhythms of your mind and recognize that what makes us different is often our most amazing source of strength. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and relationships of all kinds—whether that's consensual non-monogamy, chosen families, or friendships. I work with neurodivergence, identity exploration, trauma, grief, and loss.
Dr. Brian Wolff is passionate about helping children, teens, and families get the support they need to thrive. At Wolff Child Psychology, we understand the importance of finding effective supports for your child, teen, young adult, or family. Whether you’re looking for help addressing or diagnosing challenges (e.g., learning, attention, emotional, developmental, behavioral); seeking support through a difficult time; or hoping to better understand and celebrate what makes your kid special, our Denver-based team of skilled and compassionate child psychologists is here to help.
Dr. Brian Wolff is passionate about helping children, teens, and families get the support they need to thrive. At Wolff Child Psychology, we understand the importance of finding effective supports for your child, teen, young adult, or family. Whether you’re looking for help addressing or diagnosing challenges (e.g., learning, attention, emotional, developmental, behavioral); seeking support through a difficult time; or hoping to better understand and celebrate what makes your kid special, our Denver-based team of skilled and compassionate child psychologists is here to help.
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Jewish Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.