Therapists in 80218
Avery Spratt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFTC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I integrate a social justice, feminist, and queer lens in our work together to understand your unique story.
My clients often find themselves in periods of transitions, feeling misunderstood, and navigating challenges with how they relate to themselves and others. You may be struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and pressure from societal “shoulds”. Perhaps you are hoping to heal from trauma but unsure of where to begin. My individual and relational clients may also be seeking non-pathologizing support in navigating ethical non-monogamy/polyamory at any stage. Navigating the challenges of life can feel hard, scary, and at times, isolating. I am here to support you in that journey.
I integrate a social justice, feminist, and queer lens in our work together to understand your unique story.
My clients often find themselves in periods of transitions, feeling misunderstood, and navigating challenges with how they relate to themselves and others. You may be struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and pressure from societal “shoulds”. Perhaps you are hoping to heal from trauma but unsure of where to begin. My individual and relational clients may also be seeking non-pathologizing support in navigating ethical non-monogamy/polyamory at any stage. Navigating the challenges of life can feel hard, scary, and at times, isolating. I am here to support you in that journey.
Liz Leahey
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
I can support you if you’re wanting to live a more authentic, connected life, where you are living out of your personal code of ethics. It is my goal as a therapist to help bring you back to a felt sense of connection with your body. I specialize in working with teen and adult clients who are going through transitional phases, experiencing relationship issues, or are in need of processing some heavy life events. Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For those of us with marginalized identities, whether that be neurodivergence, chronic illness, or you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want you to feel seen and heard.
I can support you if you’re wanting to live a more authentic, connected life, where you are living out of your personal code of ethics. It is my goal as a therapist to help bring you back to a felt sense of connection with your body. I specialize in working with teen and adult clients who are going through transitional phases, experiencing relationship issues, or are in need of processing some heavy life events. Therapy doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For those of us with marginalized identities, whether that be neurodivergence, chronic illness, or you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want you to feel seen and heard.
Savannah Short
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Connection and unconditional positive respect are crucial for a balanced life because life is incredibly complex and always changing. Encouraging others to find and strengthen self-compassion and self-awareness as they embark on their own recovery journey is my passion.
Connection and unconditional positive respect are crucial for a balanced life because life is incredibly complex and always changing. Encouraging others to find and strengthen self-compassion and self-awareness as they embark on their own recovery journey is my passion.
Francie Hiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
My intention is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to all clients, intentionally providing space for the queer community and their families. I am warm, approachable, humorous, and strengths-based with clients. I use a variety of modalities to help people heal, grow and explore themselves including: nature-based therapy, experiential therapy, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and empowerment models.
My intention is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to all clients, intentionally providing space for the queer community and their families. I am warm, approachable, humorous, and strengths-based with clients. I use a variety of modalities to help people heal, grow and explore themselves including: nature-based therapy, experiential therapy, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and empowerment models.
Hannah Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I prioritize providing inclusive, realistic, and personalized services for each individual's unique experience. I offer a Neurodivergent-affirming therapeutic approach that integrates Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Somatic therapy practices. I am also trained in EMDR. Life's journey can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating personal stressors, societal barriers, and trauma. These experiences can take a toll on our minds and bodies, causing us to carry that stress with us. You are the expert of your own life and I am here to support you in this journey.
As a therapist, I prioritize providing inclusive, realistic, and personalized services for each individual's unique experience. I offer a Neurodivergent-affirming therapeutic approach that integrates Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Somatic therapy practices. I am also trained in EMDR. Life's journey can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating personal stressors, societal barriers, and trauma. These experiences can take a toll on our minds and bodies, causing us to carry that stress with us. You are the expert of your own life and I am here to support you in this journey.
Queer Asterisk Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Queer Asterisk is a queer and trans-led 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Colorado. We provide outpatient individual, relational, family and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and relationships of all configurations. Our diverse team of compassionate, affirming mental health providers and graduate-level clinical interns create safer therapeutic spaces for clients to heal and grow. We also offer gender awareness and responsiveness trainings for other organizations and healthcare providers, including hospitals, schools and treatment centers.
Queer Asterisk is a queer and trans-led 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Colorado. We provide outpatient individual, relational, family and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and relationships of all configurations. Our diverse team of compassionate, affirming mental health providers and graduate-level clinical interns create safer therapeutic spaces for clients to heal and grow. We also offer gender awareness and responsiveness trainings for other organizations and healthcare providers, including hospitals, schools and treatment centers.
Rachel Neff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
I believe humans are beautifully complex beings with a mind, body, and spirit - to isolate healing to only one of these areas is to significantly limit potential growth. Are you experiencing anxiety that has not dissipated no matter how well you try to take care of yourself? Are you noticing that your relationships and career are not where you want them to be, but are struggling to know where to start to make changes? Maybe you are curious about how past challenges and trauma could be impacting you now, and want to break free from the hold that the past seems to have on you.
I believe humans are beautifully complex beings with a mind, body, and spirit - to isolate healing to only one of these areas is to significantly limit potential growth. Are you experiencing anxiety that has not dissipated no matter how well you try to take care of yourself? Are you noticing that your relationships and career are not where you want them to be, but are struggling to know where to start to make changes? Maybe you are curious about how past challenges and trauma could be impacting you now, and want to break free from the hold that the past seems to have on you.
Sibyl Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Finding ourselves stuck in problems that we can't seem to figure out isn't uncommon and asking for help isn't easy, but it is a brave first step. My hope is that once I have the opportunity to get to know you and your unique experiences, I can help you to develop the skills to manage life's challenges in a way that you can be proud of. I have worked with children, families and adults and tailor my practice to the individuals I serve. I strive to create a space that is safe, non-judgemental and considers the complexity of your life.
Finding ourselves stuck in problems that we can't seem to figure out isn't uncommon and asking for help isn't easy, but it is a brave first step. My hope is that once I have the opportunity to get to know you and your unique experiences, I can help you to develop the skills to manage life's challenges in a way that you can be proud of. I have worked with children, families and adults and tailor my practice to the individuals I serve. I strive to create a space that is safe, non-judgemental and considers the complexity of your life.
James Matson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Growing up, I always knew that I was different. Intuitive, creative, sensitive and emotional, I knew that I didn't fit the mold I was given but I could not understand why. As a therapist, I work with others who feel that they do not fit - those of use who have felt discomfort in ourselves, discomfort in our families, discomfort in our communities. I believe that in order to truly understand who we are and who we want to become, we must explore the experiences that we’ve had and look at the impact they have had on us. Once we understand what we have to work with, we are free to chose the best ways to move forward on the journey.
Growing up, I always knew that I was different. Intuitive, creative, sensitive and emotional, I knew that I didn't fit the mold I was given but I could not understand why. As a therapist, I work with others who feel that they do not fit - those of use who have felt discomfort in ourselves, discomfort in our families, discomfort in our communities. I believe that in order to truly understand who we are and who we want to become, we must explore the experiences that we’ve had and look at the impact they have had on us. Once we understand what we have to work with, we are free to chose the best ways to move forward on the journey.
Britt Masters MA, LPC with Magnolia Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Hello and congratulations! It takes true courage to venture out and explore the possibility of change. Change can be scary (our brains are wired that way for our safety!), but it can also be exhilarating. I’m in the business of changing lives and teaching people to thrive. Trained in a wide variety of psychotherapeutic modalities with over 9 years of counseling experience, I’ve helped many, many people learn how to live the life they’ve always dreamed of: to become a fully empowered human.
Hello and congratulations! It takes true courage to venture out and explore the possibility of change. Change can be scary (our brains are wired that way for our safety!), but it can also be exhilarating. I’m in the business of changing lives and teaching people to thrive. Trained in a wide variety of psychotherapeutic modalities with over 9 years of counseling experience, I’ve helped many, many people learn how to live the life they’ve always dreamed of: to become a fully empowered human.
Umbrella Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
Mackenzie Clough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Hello! My name is Mackenzie Clough and I am a LPC in Colorado. I received my MA degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in Detroit, Michigan and previously graduated with my Bachelors degree at the University of Windsor in Canada. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and I have worked with couples and families as well. I believe that trust, authenticity, and openness create a strong therapeutic relationship and I believe that these qualities are what make therapy and counseling most effective.
Hello! My name is Mackenzie Clough and I am a LPC in Colorado. I received my MA degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in Detroit, Michigan and previously graduated with my Bachelors degree at the University of Windsor in Canada. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and I have worked with couples and families as well. I believe that trust, authenticity, and openness create a strong therapeutic relationship and I believe that these qualities are what make therapy and counseling most effective.
Denver Adolescent Therapy Group
MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218 (Online Only)
Denver Adolescent Therapy Group provides psychotherapy to teens and their families. DATG has full time licensed therapists who have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families to address a wide variety of concerns and challenges. We are confident that we can find the perfect fit for your teen and your family.
Denver Adolescent Therapy Group provides psychotherapy to teens and their families. DATG has full time licensed therapists who have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families to address a wide variety of concerns and challenges. We are confident that we can find the perfect fit for your teen and your family.
Elliot Helt
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for supporting partners, families, and individuals in the queer community and who identify as neurodivergent. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, and build healthy relationships.
I have a passion for supporting partners, families, and individuals in the queer community and who identify as neurodivergent. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating experiences and relationships from these lived experiences. My goal is to create an inclusive environment where all expressions of love and identity are celebrated and to support clients in being their authentic self, embrace their identities, and build healthy relationships.
Pamela Peters--Poly-friendly/Open relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTC, MAMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Do you and your partner(s) constantly fight or avoid each other? Interested in Open Relationship or Non Monogamy? Are you reeling from infidelity? Has conflict in your polycule caused negative impacts in your daily lives? Need support navigating a big life change? Is there disconnect between your current beliefs, how you were brought up, and how you want to live NOW? I can help you embrace these differences and move beyond the beliefs that no longer serve you. Together we can bring your way of life and relationships in line with your beliefs. I accept these aspects of who you are and you to love these parts of you too.
Do you and your partner(s) constantly fight or avoid each other? Interested in Open Relationship or Non Monogamy? Are you reeling from infidelity? Has conflict in your polycule caused negative impacts in your daily lives? Need support navigating a big life change? Is there disconnect between your current beliefs, how you were brought up, and how you want to live NOW? I can help you embrace these differences and move beyond the beliefs that no longer serve you. Together we can bring your way of life and relationships in line with your beliefs. I accept these aspects of who you are and you to love these parts of you too.
Maeve McGuinness David
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80218
Not accepting new clients
There are times in life when our experiences can leave us feeling isolated, alone, unloved and questioning whether we are "good enough." We may struggle to trust others or the world around us; doubting, hating, hurting or numbing ourselves in an attempt to alleviate pain. Experiences of trauma or significant stressors in our past can lead to continued pain in the present. I specialize in working with adolescence and young adults who've experienced trauma and/or distressing life events to heal from these wounds and find new ways of connecting with self and others.
There are times in life when our experiences can leave us feeling isolated, alone, unloved and questioning whether we are "good enough." We may struggle to trust others or the world around us; doubting, hating, hurting or numbing ourselves in an attempt to alleviate pain. Experiences of trauma or significant stressors in our past can lead to continued pain in the present. I specialize in working with adolescence and young adults who've experienced trauma and/or distressing life events to heal from these wounds and find new ways of connecting with self and others.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.