Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in Lakewood, CO

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Mallory Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
Thanks for being here! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate offering individual therapy to adolescents, teens, and adults. I have a broad range of experience working with many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, attachment challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, OCD, and eating disorders. I also provide affirming support for LGBTQ+ individuals exploring gender identity, relationships, and self-acceptance.
Thanks for being here! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate offering individual therapy to adolescents, teens, and adults. I have a broad range of experience working with many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, attachment challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, OCD, and eating disorders. I also provide affirming support for LGBTQ+ individuals exploring gender identity, relationships, and self-acceptance.
(720) 802-3009 View (720) 802-3009
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Maddie Rix
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
I believe meaningful change is always possible when we have the right support. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as we explore what’s beneath the surface. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I believe meaningful change is always possible when we have the right support. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as we explore what’s beneath the surface. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
(720) 734-9927 View (720) 734-9927
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Amber Havekost
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80401
You matter and it's very important to me that I foster an environment of belonging and equity so that everyone I serve can also believe, or start to believe, this truth. I am a safe, trustworthy, open-minded, and non-shaming counselor specializing in grief, trauma, identity uncertainties, and anxiety. (In that, I have specific expertise in after-abortion and miscarriage counseling; relational, sexual, and health/medical-related traumas; and navigating cancer.) As a fellow human with my own very painful story, I KNOW the power of authentic connection. Welcome. I can't wait to meet you.
You matter and it's very important to me that I foster an environment of belonging and equity so that everyone I serve can also believe, or start to believe, this truth. I am a safe, trustworthy, open-minded, and non-shaming counselor specializing in grief, trauma, identity uncertainties, and anxiety. (In that, I have specific expertise in after-abortion and miscarriage counseling; relational, sexual, and health/medical-related traumas; and navigating cancer.) As a fellow human with my own very painful story, I KNOW the power of authentic connection. Welcome. I can't wait to meet you.
(720) 549-8095 View (720) 549-8095
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Claire Deskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
When you enter my office, you enter a safe space intended for change. Asking for help is not always easy and you are taking the first steps towards a gratifying life. Healing is a journey, and I would love to join you down this path to accomplish your goals. I am here to listen and support you every step of the way.
(720) 649-6929 View (720) 649-6929
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Scarlet Holiday
Clinical Social Work Candidate, SWC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
(720) 575-3437 View (720) 575-3437
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Becca Newell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Online Only
We’ve heard people talk about how great therapy is, and no one really mentions how hard and uncomfortable it is. The foundations of my work and life philosophy are about balance and self compassion. I aim to help people regain control of themselves and their lives and find the balance within themselves. You can create better habits, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and shift your perspective. You can expect kindness, authenticity, gentle challenges, pop culture references, and maybe even a swear word or two.
We’ve heard people talk about how great therapy is, and no one really mentions how hard and uncomfortable it is. The foundations of my work and life philosophy are about balance and self compassion. I aim to help people regain control of themselves and their lives and find the balance within themselves. You can create better habits, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and shift your perspective. You can expect kindness, authenticity, gentle challenges, pop culture references, and maybe even a swear word or two.
(720) 571-4713 View (720) 571-4713
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Ryan Durgin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone is going through something. Perhaps life has thrown a challenging situation your way or you are experiencing unexpected stress. Perhaps you feel anxious or in need of a change. Perhaps you are searching for meaning in who you are or what you have been through in the past. Whatever brings you to therapy, know that healing and joy are possible. I take a holistic approach to well-being - cultivating a non-judgmental therapeutic environment, helping to identify where you may benefit from healing, and tapping into your strengths.
Everyone is going through something. Perhaps life has thrown a challenging situation your way or you are experiencing unexpected stress. Perhaps you feel anxious or in need of a change. Perhaps you are searching for meaning in who you are or what you have been through in the past. Whatever brings you to therapy, know that healing and joy are possible. I take a holistic approach to well-being - cultivating a non-judgmental therapeutic environment, helping to identify where you may benefit from healing, and tapping into your strengths.
(720) 735-3848 View (720) 735-3848
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Becky Bringewatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My goal is to help my clients to live and work intentionally so they are happier, more productive, and live life more peacefully and with grace. As a business and personal coach and as a therapist, I help my clients improve their business and personal relationships and efficacy by reconnecting with their values, vision, and passion in life. Working together we define and refine your goals so that you can make better decisions to accomplish what you have always wanted to achieve. Together we bring light to what is getting in your way and work with you to find ways to remove those obstacles so that you can live authentically.
My goal is to help my clients to live and work intentionally so they are happier, more productive, and live life more peacefully and with grace. As a business and personal coach and as a therapist, I help my clients improve their business and personal relationships and efficacy by reconnecting with their values, vision, and passion in life. Working together we define and refine your goals so that you can make better decisions to accomplish what you have always wanted to achieve. Together we bring light to what is getting in your way and work with you to find ways to remove those obstacles so that you can live authentically.
(720) 466-2779 View (720) 466-2779
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Gabriel Atherton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My primary focuses include working with both children and adults who struggle with the effects of trauma, anxiety, and OCD. I have worked as a therapist with the Child Trauma Services Program within the OU Health Sciences Center where I supported youth diagnosed with PTSD, have practiced within the UCO Psychology Clinic supporting adults with various presentations of anxiety (e.g. phobias, panic, social anxiety), and have accrued ample specialized training and experience in supporting individuals with OCD. I am committed to utilizing evidence-based therapy practices and recognize each client as deserving of individualized care.
My primary focuses include working with both children and adults who struggle with the effects of trauma, anxiety, and OCD. I have worked as a therapist with the Child Trauma Services Program within the OU Health Sciences Center where I supported youth diagnosed with PTSD, have practiced within the UCO Psychology Clinic supporting adults with various presentations of anxiety (e.g. phobias, panic, social anxiety), and have accrued ample specialized training and experience in supporting individuals with OCD. I am committed to utilizing evidence-based therapy practices and recognize each client as deserving of individualized care.
(720) 735-5653 View (720) 735-5653
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Stacy Shelts
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in helping women break trauma bonds and recover from narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships.
I specialize in helping women break trauma bonds and recover from narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships.
(720) 310-6148 View (720) 310-6148
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Chaucee Stillman
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, self-defeating patterns, hypervigilance, substance misuse, or complicated grief. You may just want the suffering to stop, or for a sense of safety and relief. Or maybe you need someone to listen and sit with you in how heavy it feels. If you're navigating trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance misuse, I invite you to reach out. If you’re looking for a steady, compassionate therapist who understands how heavy it can feel, I would be honored to sit with you.
I work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, self-defeating patterns, hypervigilance, substance misuse, or complicated grief. You may just want the suffering to stop, or for a sense of safety and relief. Or maybe you need someone to listen and sit with you in how heavy it feels. If you're navigating trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance misuse, I invite you to reach out. If you’re looking for a steady, compassionate therapist who understands how heavy it can feel, I would be honored to sit with you.
(720) 759-3529 View (720) 759-3529
Photo of Matthew Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Matthew Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Serves Area
I work with adults at life’s thresholds who are feeling stuck, carrying old wounds, or longing for deeper meaning. Therapy becomes a space to pause, explore your inner landscape, and navigate the edges of who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Together we illuminate patterns, open new possibilities, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned.
I work with adults at life’s thresholds who are feeling stuck, carrying old wounds, or longing for deeper meaning. Therapy becomes a space to pause, explore your inner landscape, and navigate the edges of who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Together we illuminate patterns, open new possibilities, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned.
(720) 753-5236 View (720) 753-5236
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Kristine Tarmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LAC, ATR-BC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My heart is particularly drawn to supporting neurodivergent individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals recovering from addiction, navigating sobriety/moderation, and/or wanting to further explore their relationship with substance use, clients wanting to heal from trauma, including complex and relational traumas, and anyone navigating grief, loss, death, and end-of-life concerns, including death anxiety. I also regularly support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication issues, and identity exploration. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples.
My heart is particularly drawn to supporting neurodivergent individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals recovering from addiction, navigating sobriety/moderation, and/or wanting to further explore their relationship with substance use, clients wanting to heal from trauma, including complex and relational traumas, and anyone navigating grief, loss, death, and end-of-life concerns, including death anxiety. I also regularly support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication issues, and identity exploration. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples.
(720) 778-3603 View (720) 778-3603
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Danara Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive atmosphere to help you explore and find your authentic self and voice. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual and am comfortable using mind-body techniques and cognitive-behavioral interventions as needed for anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender concerns, relational issues and substance use. Of special interest to me is working with couples and other relationship dynamics. I have post graduate training in Gottman therapy as well as extensive training around human sexuality.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive atmosphere to help you explore and find your authentic self and voice. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual and am comfortable using mind-body techniques and cognitive-behavioral interventions as needed for anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender concerns, relational issues and substance use. Of special interest to me is working with couples and other relationship dynamics. I have post graduate training in Gottman therapy as well as extensive training around human sexuality.
(720) 730-7829 View (720) 730-7829
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Alona Pence
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Serves Area
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.
(720) 637-7727 View (720) 637-7727
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Natalie Worobel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, IGDC
11 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're feeling overwhelmed by digital distractions—whether it's endless scrolling, gaming, social media, sports betting or other habits that leave you feeling stuck—you're not alone. Many of my clients grapple with these challenges, often alongside other issues like anxiety, depression, strained relationships and people pleasing. With over a decade of experience, I help adults, teens, and kids break free from these cycles, set healthier boundaries and rediscover a sense of balance and purpose in their lives. Engaging in therapy with me can help you develop more agency and set you on the path to becoming who you were meant to be.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by digital distractions—whether it's endless scrolling, gaming, social media, sports betting or other habits that leave you feeling stuck—you're not alone. Many of my clients grapple with these challenges, often alongside other issues like anxiety, depression, strained relationships and people pleasing. With over a decade of experience, I help adults, teens, and kids break free from these cycles, set healthier boundaries and rediscover a sense of balance and purpose in their lives. Engaging in therapy with me can help you develop more agency and set you on the path to becoming who you were meant to be.
(720) 776-1249 View (720) 776-1249
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Brendan Caldwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a somatic trauma therapist who specializes in PTSD, shame, grief, and intimacy issues. I also utilize IFS (Internal Family Systems), somatic sex therapy, and psychedelic therapy. 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 am a somatic trauma therapist who specializes in PTSD, shame, grief, and intimacy issues. I also utilize IFS (Internal Family Systems), somatic sex therapy, and psychedelic therapy. 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.
(720) 740-0181 View (720) 740-0181
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Madison Nola
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SWC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel consumed by thoughts about food, exercise, or your body? Do you control your weight as a way to control your life? Does the thought of your body changing bring about intense feelings of guilt, shame, or fear? Are your standards so high for yourself that it is a challenge to get even the smallest task done? Are you constantly criticizing every move you make? Are you constantly on-edge? Are your thoughts so loud that your mind never feels like a safe place? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help you.
Do you feel consumed by thoughts about food, exercise, or your body? Do you control your weight as a way to control your life? Does the thought of your body changing bring about intense feelings of guilt, shame, or fear? Are your standards so high for yourself that it is a challenge to get even the smallest task done? Are you constantly criticizing every move you make? Are you constantly on-edge? Are your thoughts so loud that your mind never feels like a safe place? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help you.
(970) 499-1759 View (970) 499-1759
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Jorge Luis Flores
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt and are searching for a way to feel more in control of their emotions and choices. Some may be coping with suicidal thoughts, parenting stress, or substance use and want to find healthier ways to manage life’s challenges. They’re looking for understanding and practical tools—not judgment—to help them build stability, confidence, and peace of mind. Ultimately, they want to feel hopeful again and to create a life that feels meaningful and connected.
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt and are searching for a way to feel more in control of their emotions and choices. Some may be coping with suicidal thoughts, parenting stress, or substance use and want to find healthier ways to manage life’s challenges. They’re looking for understanding and practical tools—not judgment—to help them build stability, confidence, and peace of mind. Ultimately, they want to feel hopeful again and to create a life that feels meaningful and connected.
(720) 702-4301 View (720) 702-4301
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Christine Mangum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes it's hard to see the way through difficult times while bogged down by anxious or depressive thoughts and emotions or haunted by the past. Let's figure it out together. When working with me, you can expect for both of us to be getting to know you better - we will balance honoring your emotions and challenging your beliefs to help you feel heard, understood, and find your way forward. I've been practicing since 2019 in a variety of therapy settings. My main specialty is trauma but I often work with issues related to divorce, anxiety, and life transitions.
Sometimes it's hard to see the way through difficult times while bogged down by anxious or depressive thoughts and emotions or haunted by the past. Let's figure it out together. When working with me, you can expect for both of us to be getting to know you better - we will balance honoring your emotions and challenging your beliefs to help you feel heard, understood, and find your way forward. I've been practicing since 2019 in a variety of therapy settings. My main specialty is trauma but I often work with issues related to divorce, anxiety, and life transitions.
(720) 817-5410 View (720) 817-5410

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