Optum Therapists in Lakewood, CO

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Armicia Ford
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80232
Life presents a journey for us all to take. Whether it allows for hills or valleys, we have to decide how each defines our life. Therapy becomes our first step in taking back control and leaning into the joy that comes with healing. Wherever you are on your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you and conquer what’s to come. You’ve made the difficult decision to no longer allow shame to prevent you from embracing vulnerability. Healing can be difficult, but if given the opportunity, I will hold space for who you are. Not who you have become due to the challenges you’ve faced but who you are at your core.
Life presents a journey for us all to take. Whether it allows for hills or valleys, we have to decide how each defines our life. Therapy becomes our first step in taking back control and leaning into the joy that comes with healing. Wherever you are on your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you and conquer what’s to come. You’ve made the difficult decision to no longer allow shame to prevent you from embracing vulnerability. Healing can be difficult, but if given the opportunity, I will hold space for who you are. Not who you have become due to the challenges you’ve faced but who you are at your core.
(720) 619-4365 View (720) 619-4365
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Caitlin Bader
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80232
Every individual is unique and has a distinctive perspective. There are many factors that contribute to the way we operate whether it is significant life events, relationships, or stressors. We are hard-wired to be in relationships with others. Relationships have a big impact on the way we are able to interact with others.
Every individual is unique and has a distinctive perspective. There are many factors that contribute to the way we operate whether it is significant life events, relationships, or stressors. We are hard-wired to be in relationships with others. Relationships have a big impact on the way we are able to interact with others.
(303) 529-8119 View (303) 529-8119
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Dawson Dupree
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
“I feel like my partner and I are just roommates now”... “I feel like the only emotion I’ve got left is sadness”... “I struggle with communicating how I really feel with those closest to me”...
“I feel like my partner and I are just roommates now”... “I feel like the only emotion I’ve got left is sadness”... “I struggle with communicating how I really feel with those closest to me”...
(720) 704-0111 View (720) 704-0111
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Jason Horodyski
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Sometimes our minds get the best of us, creating unhelpful stories that leave us feeling overwhelmed and seemingly without hope. Reaching out for help in these times can be a difficult but strong first step because problems gain power in isolation and can keep us from thriving. I believe that our lives are made up of stories known through our relationships and community. Some of these narratives have provided us with connection, health, and meaning, while others have disempowered us and left us feeling stuck. Exploring how you feel about these experiences and relationships can provide us roadmaps to your unique healing journey.
Sometimes our minds get the best of us, creating unhelpful stories that leave us feeling overwhelmed and seemingly without hope. Reaching out for help in these times can be a difficult but strong first step because problems gain power in isolation and can keep us from thriving. I believe that our lives are made up of stories known through our relationships and community. Some of these narratives have provided us with connection, health, and meaning, while others have disempowered us and left us feeling stuck. Exploring how you feel about these experiences and relationships can provide us roadmaps to your unique healing journey.
(720) 881-0080 View (720) 881-0080
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Diane Fern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80235
Are you having trouble finding the direction you've always intended to go? I have availability to help you find the direction and support you need right now. Sometimes the issues that confront us are temporary. Other times, issues may be holding us back more than we know keeping us stuck and without guidance. Finding that base of trust and knowing there is someone there to guide you is that first step towards hope, change and feeling better.
Are you having trouble finding the direction you've always intended to go? I have availability to help you find the direction and support you need right now. Sometimes the issues that confront us are temporary. Other times, issues may be holding us back more than we know keeping us stuck and without guidance. Finding that base of trust and knowing there is someone there to guide you is that first step towards hope, change and feeling better.
(562) 502-1192 View (562) 502-1192
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Jennifer Shell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Welcome. I invite you to take the courage to gain more insight about yourself, discover new coping techniques on how to manage stress, anxiety and depression. Allow yourself to receive support on feeling overwhelmed and process through emotions of trauma, grief, and life changes or events. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I am here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space. My approach to therapy is collaborative, using solution focused and strength-based practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Welcome. I invite you to take the courage to gain more insight about yourself, discover new coping techniques on how to manage stress, anxiety and depression. Allow yourself to receive support on feeling overwhelmed and process through emotions of trauma, grief, and life changes or events. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I am here to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space. My approach to therapy is collaborative, using solution focused and strength-based practices, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
(720) 776-1965 View (720) 776-1965
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Cori Niles
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80232
Sometimes being in the world and in relationships can be so challenging and feel like too much to bear alone. It can also feel overwhelming to reach out for help or to even admit you are struggling. Whatever may bring you to therapy, I recognize the bravery and strength required to start the process. My goal is to provide a space where you will experience peace and a sense of belonging. I would love to have the opportunity to partner with you on your search for a deeper understanding of yourself and your story.
Sometimes being in the world and in relationships can be so challenging and feel like too much to bear alone. It can also feel overwhelming to reach out for help or to even admit you are struggling. Whatever may bring you to therapy, I recognize the bravery and strength required to start the process. My goal is to provide a space where you will experience peace and a sense of belonging. I would love to have the opportunity to partner with you on your search for a deeper understanding of yourself and your story.
(720) 759-2215 View (720) 759-2215
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Sara McClelland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a mom of two littles, I recognize the struggle of modern parenthood, and the solitude in which many parents find themselves. It is difficult to be the whole village raising children. There is also a sense of putting the needs of children and family before yourself, losing your identity in the process. I aim to help parents balance their identity and needs with the needs of their families.
As a mom of two littles, I recognize the struggle of modern parenthood, and the solitude in which many parents find themselves. It is difficult to be the whole village raising children. There is also a sense of putting the needs of children and family before yourself, losing your identity in the process. I aim to help parents balance their identity and needs with the needs of their families.
(720) 782-8198 View (720) 782-8198
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Vickie Trihy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80228
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.
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.
(720) 664-4136 View (720) 664-4136
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Jay Ryser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80226
Struggling with depression or anxiety? Find yourself avoiding things rather than dealing with them? Find yourself beating yourself up on a regular basis? We can work on that. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults with depression and anxiety (mood disorders - major depression & bipolar and anxiety disorders - panic disorder, generalized anxiety, OCD, phobias, etc. ). I tend to take a Here & Now approach, focusing on not just talking, but taking action to make changes.
Struggling with depression or anxiety? Find yourself avoiding things rather than dealing with them? Find yourself beating yourself up on a regular basis? We can work on that. I have over 30 years of experience working with adults with depression and anxiety (mood disorders - major depression & bipolar and anxiety disorders - panic disorder, generalized anxiety, OCD, phobias, etc. ). I tend to take a Here & Now approach, focusing on not just talking, but taking action to make changes.
(720) 802-3730 View (720) 802-3730
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Robert Fyfe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Change is powerful. We all have the capacity to change, however many times people are overwhelmed by the unknown. I believe that you have the resources and problem-solving skills to affect change. Through the use of collaborative questioning I can aid in discovering solutions to your concerns. I believe change is always occurring and relatively small changes can lead to large changes. My systems base approach encourages positive thinking, for example what is working in your life, to establish therapeutic goals based on issues that are important.
Change is powerful. We all have the capacity to change, however many times people are overwhelmed by the unknown. I believe that you have the resources and problem-solving skills to affect change. Through the use of collaborative questioning I can aid in discovering solutions to your concerns. I believe change is always occurring and relatively small changes can lead to large changes. My systems base approach encourages positive thinking, for example what is working in your life, to establish therapeutic goals based on issues that are important.
(720) 580-6243 View (720) 580-6243
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Annabelle Denmark
LPC Intern, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
Hello! I’m Annabelle (she/they), a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) bi-lingual in French and English. I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in individuals of all identities and backgrounds.
Hello! I’m Annabelle (she/they), a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) bi-lingual in French and English. I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in individuals of all identities and backgrounds.
(720) 637-5199 View (720) 637-5199
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Angie Douglas, Personalized Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC, MFT-C, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80226
Updated 11/25- Are you feeling overwhelmed or down as the holidays approach? Want to feel supported and heard while learning practical tools to improve mood and cope with stress? Want to feel more in control and confident? My specialties include anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, workplace stress, addiction, and more. I have 15+ years of experience teaching coping tools to manage negative emotions, feeling overwhelmed and help others reduce people pleasing tendencies. I offer practical and evidenced-based tools that you can use immediately. Schedule a phone consultation to learn how therapy can help.
Updated 11/25- Are you feeling overwhelmed or down as the holidays approach? Want to feel supported and heard while learning practical tools to improve mood and cope with stress? Want to feel more in control and confident? My specialties include anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, workplace stress, addiction, and more. I have 15+ years of experience teaching coping tools to manage negative emotions, feeling overwhelmed and help others reduce people pleasing tendencies. I offer practical and evidenced-based tools that you can use immediately. Schedule a phone consultation to learn how therapy can help.
(720) 442-0031 View (720) 442-0031
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Josh Hahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and reach their fullest potential. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of working with patients from diverse backgrounds, guiding them toward healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. My goal is to empower my patients with the tools and insights they need to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful change.
As a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and reach their fullest potential. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of working with patients from diverse backgrounds, guiding them toward healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. My goal is to empower my patients with the tools and insights they need to overcome obstacles and achieve meaningful change.
(720) 379-2614 View (720) 379-2614
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Maya K. Redhorse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80235
With nearly two decades of experience, I offer a supportive and empowering therapy style tailored to each client’s unique needs. Specializing in trauma, PTSD, family conflict, addiction, and mood disorders, I use evidence-based techniques like TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR. I also address issues such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, grief, self-esteem, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. My inclusive, multicultural approach supports clients from diverse backgrounds. I believe seeking help is a profound act of strength and resilience.
With nearly two decades of experience, I offer a supportive and empowering therapy style tailored to each client’s unique needs. Specializing in trauma, PTSD, family conflict, addiction, and mood disorders, I use evidence-based techniques like TF-CBT, DBT, and EMDR. I also address issues such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, grief, self-esteem, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. My inclusive, multicultural approach supports clients from diverse backgrounds. I believe seeking help is a profound act of strength and resilience.
(720) 640-8961 x102 View (720) 640-8961 x102
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John Robert Knippa
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80232
Are you feeling lonely, lost, or confused in your life and relationships, struggling to connect to your inner self and to others? Are you wanting to experience life more fully but find that difficult emotions, thoughts, or experiences continue to get in the way of your personal and relational growth? I believe therapy offers a safe and supportive, relational experience that can bring clarity and understanding to life's difficulties, as well as provide a path of choice and freedom.
Are you feeling lonely, lost, or confused in your life and relationships, struggling to connect to your inner self and to others? Are you wanting to experience life more fully but find that difficult emotions, thoughts, or experiences continue to get in the way of your personal and relational growth? I believe therapy offers a safe and supportive, relational experience that can bring clarity and understanding to life's difficulties, as well as provide a path of choice and freedom.
(720) 594-6409 View (720) 594-6409
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Londa K Paulson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
My style is collaborative, empathetic, strength based and education oriented to help you over come life's hard challenges. My goal is to help you through self discovery, to gain a deeper understanding of personal challenges and to develop a set of skills to overcome those challenges in order to live a life full of meaning and satisfaction.
My style is collaborative, empathetic, strength based and education oriented to help you over come life's hard challenges. My goal is to help you through self discovery, to gain a deeper understanding of personal challenges and to develop a set of skills to overcome those challenges in order to live a life full of meaning and satisfaction.
(720) 735-3014 View (720) 735-3014
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Cathleen Charlow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80226
Cathleen believes that therapy is an active journey of working together in an empowering, authentic, and warm space. Cathleen will use a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to explore how you relate to the present and past, examining both individual and systemic factors to understand concerns that are bringing you to therapy. Cathleen believes each of us has inherent abilities to heal and encourages going beyond traditional talk therapy and week to week support to move towards the life you desire. Using trauma-informed care, she will help you continue to develop in areas of emotional intelligence, self-compassion, self-awareness.
Cathleen believes that therapy is an active journey of working together in an empowering, authentic, and warm space. Cathleen will use a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to explore how you relate to the present and past, examining both individual and systemic factors to understand concerns that are bringing you to therapy. Cathleen believes each of us has inherent abilities to heal and encourages going beyond traditional talk therapy and week to week support to move towards the life you desire. Using trauma-informed care, she will help you continue to develop in areas of emotional intelligence, self-compassion, self-awareness.
(720) 790-3246 View (720) 790-3246
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Vlasi Vlahosotiros
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking relief from the negative effects of trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of being alive at this time? Perhaps you're curious about therapy and you're motivated to thrive in all areas of your life. Or, maybe you need a supportive person you can talk to about relationship issues or hardships at work. Whatever your motivation in seeking therapy may be, you want to find more ease and enjoyment.
Seeking relief from the negative effects of trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of being alive at this time? Perhaps you're curious about therapy and you're motivated to thrive in all areas of your life. Or, maybe you need a supportive person you can talk to about relationship issues or hardships at work. Whatever your motivation in seeking therapy may be, you want to find more ease and enjoyment.
(720) 740-4213 View (720) 740-4213
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Lorie Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, MAC, ATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80401
I'm honored to work alongside you, providing tools to help you manage your mental health so you can experience a fulfilling, authentic life you want to live. My purpose is to support and guide you as you heal from past impacts and traumas, empowering you to reconnect with your true self. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I’m here to help you build healthy habits, deepen social and emotional intelligence, set sustainable boundaries, and strengthen your coping skills.
I'm honored to work alongside you, providing tools to help you manage your mental health so you can experience a fulfilling, authentic life you want to live. My purpose is to support and guide you as you heal from past impacts and traumas, empowering you to reconnect with your true self. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I’m here to help you build healthy habits, deepen social and emotional intelligence, set sustainable boundaries, and strengthen your coping skills.
(720) 821-6959 View (720) 821-6959
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