Therapists in Louisville, CO
Lori Donley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
I'm here to help you, your family, your child (re)discover the love in your relationships with yourself and your family, as well as your inner wisdom and resiliency. I will provide you with support and coping skills in order to recover from trauma, mental illness, attachment disorders, and other stressors.
I'm here to help you, your family, your child (re)discover the love in your relationships with yourself and your family, as well as your inner wisdom and resiliency. I will provide you with support and coping skills in order to recover from trauma, mental illness, attachment disorders, and other stressors.
Sophie Keeley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
Healing begins when we feel supported by another person. I offer Gestalt therapy, with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling. I am acutely aware that power, privilege, and oppression exist at the forefront of all relationships, which is why my work with you will take into account the ways your identity shapes your experience of walking in this world. As a bicultural, trilingual woman, I am passionate about expanding strengths that already exist in you and I am familiar with navigating the confusion of holding various identities.
Healing begins when we feel supported by another person. I offer Gestalt therapy, with a foundation in Social Justice Counseling. I am acutely aware that power, privilege, and oppression exist at the forefront of all relationships, which is why my work with you will take into account the ways your identity shapes your experience of walking in this world. As a bicultural, trilingual woman, I am passionate about expanding strengths that already exist in you and I am familiar with navigating the confusion of holding various identities.
Dr. Lindsey Randol
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsychD, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking support and greater well-being. Through a creative and practical collaboration, I work with clients to bring awareness and curiosity to their strengths and challenges. Together we can explore your patterns and create sustainable changes. I have over a decade of experience working with clients who are experiencing stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I specialize in an integrative and relational approach to therapy which focuses on developing a strong therapeutic relationship of realness, connection, and communication.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking support and greater well-being. Through a creative and practical collaboration, I work with clients to bring awareness and curiosity to their strengths and challenges. Together we can explore your patterns and create sustainable changes. I have over a decade of experience working with clients who are experiencing stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I specialize in an integrative and relational approach to therapy which focuses on developing a strong therapeutic relationship of realness, connection, and communication.
Amy E Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
Life transitions and challenges offer us an opportunity to find greater clarity of purpose, more meaningful relationships, and increased confidence and personal gratification. Therapy is a transformative process to create positive momentum during shifts in our lives. For 20 years, I have helped individuals and couples face life challenges and successfully navigate life transitions. Though each person's path is unique, our shared goal is consistent: to move you closer to the life you want to lead. Working together we will: alleviate the immediate emotional distress, cultivate a greater sense of meaning, and increase your well-being, health, and prosperity.
Life transitions and challenges offer us an opportunity to find greater clarity of purpose, more meaningful relationships, and increased confidence and personal gratification. Therapy is a transformative process to create positive momentum during shifts in our lives. For 20 years, I have helped individuals and couples face life challenges and successfully navigate life transitions. Though each person's path is unique, our shared goal is consistent: to move you closer to the life you want to lead. Working together we will: alleviate the immediate emotional distress, cultivate a greater sense of meaning, and increase your well-being, health, and prosperity.
Sarah Levin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Waitlist for new clients
The term "creative neurocounseling" describes my approach to therapy, which is founded in basic human connection, augmented by our understanding of the brain, and deepened by the practice of creative expression. Verbal language is a critical aspect of our lives, so much so that we can't imagine life without it. But our minds work far beyond the scope of conscious vocabulary - and we can harness that aspect in remarkable ways. My clients are often highly sensitive, highly intelligent folks who struggle with addictions, eating disorders, or other long-term consequences of developmental trauma.
The term "creative neurocounseling" describes my approach to therapy, which is founded in basic human connection, augmented by our understanding of the brain, and deepened by the practice of creative expression. Verbal language is a critical aspect of our lives, so much so that we can't imagine life without it. But our minds work far beyond the scope of conscious vocabulary - and we can harness that aspect in remarkable ways. My clients are often highly sensitive, highly intelligent folks who struggle with addictions, eating disorders, or other long-term consequences of developmental trauma.
Julia Messing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Exhausted with your life and wondering how you got here? Confused about your career direction, relationships or making sense of your experiences? Have anxiety, drugs and alcohol or shadows of past trauma become too familiar? Having someone to help you sort through the pieces and re-orient to your own life and values is crucial. Getting to a place of clarity, aliveness and self-awareness is possible and so worth it.
Exhausted with your life and wondering how you got here? Confused about your career direction, relationships or making sense of your experiences? Have anxiety, drugs and alcohol or shadows of past trauma become too familiar? Having someone to help you sort through the pieces and re-orient to your own life and values is crucial. Getting to a place of clarity, aliveness and self-awareness is possible and so worth it.
Meghan Roche
Psychologist, PhD, CCTP
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults seeking to heal from relational wounds (divorce, betrayal, abandonment, family of origin trauma, abusive or problematic romantic relationships). My therapeutic philosophy is to increase awareness of your pain points, address them collaboratively, and empower you to move toward healing and resolution through engaged and active treatment. Across my decade experience, I have worked with clients to courageously address what they have been through to get to where they dream of being- a fulfilled, connected, rich, and dynamic life. I have seen genuine healing and believe in what yours can bring you!
I specialize in working with adults seeking to heal from relational wounds (divorce, betrayal, abandonment, family of origin trauma, abusive or problematic romantic relationships). My therapeutic philosophy is to increase awareness of your pain points, address them collaboratively, and empower you to move toward healing and resolution through engaged and active treatment. Across my decade experience, I have worked with clients to courageously address what they have been through to get to where they dream of being- a fulfilled, connected, rich, and dynamic life. I have seen genuine healing and believe in what yours can bring you!
Judith Mandel
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
As a systemically trained therapist, I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I believe in the power of relationship, both in connection and in healing, and am dedicated to supporting relationships of all kinds. I have a specific interest in supporting clients as they navigate their journeys with fertility and perinatal mental health. I am keen to learn about your experience informed by your personal and sociocultural context to move toward your desired place of growth and new insight. As we explore your story together, I will bring compassion, curiosity, and respect, and encourage a laugh or two along the way.
As a systemically trained therapist, I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I believe in the power of relationship, both in connection and in healing, and am dedicated to supporting relationships of all kinds. I have a specific interest in supporting clients as they navigate their journeys with fertility and perinatal mental health. I am keen to learn about your experience informed by your personal and sociocultural context to move toward your desired place of growth and new insight. As we explore your story together, I will bring compassion, curiosity, and respect, and encourage a laugh or two along the way.
Brennalynn Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
Have you ever felt like you weren't "good enough"? Do you find yourself thinking negatively about aspects of who you are? Does fear get in the way of getting what you want out of life? I hear you. Whether it's depression, anxiety, becoming a new parent, having relationship stress, perfectionism, or dealing with a loss, we all deserve a space to process our experience with someone we trust. You deserve to feel supported and listened to by others while also uplifting ourselves through self-compassion and self-love.
Have you ever felt like you weren't "good enough"? Do you find yourself thinking negatively about aspects of who you are? Does fear get in the way of getting what you want out of life? I hear you. Whether it's depression, anxiety, becoming a new parent, having relationship stress, perfectionism, or dealing with a loss, we all deserve a space to process our experience with someone we trust. You deserve to feel supported and listened to by others while also uplifting ourselves through self-compassion and self-love.
David Elliot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
I believe everyone has the right to pursue happiness and that everyone possesses the capacity to achieve their own happiness. Finding the right kind of therapy can be difficult. Often times, therapists require you to drive to an unfamiliar office, expect you to explain the challenges you're having at home, and then return home to try and put what you've learned into action. Why not explore, learn, and change things in your home in real time? I offer individual and/or family therapy directly in the home to address real challenges in real time. Regain control of your life and bring happiness back into your home.
I believe everyone has the right to pursue happiness and that everyone possesses the capacity to achieve their own happiness. Finding the right kind of therapy can be difficult. Often times, therapists require you to drive to an unfamiliar office, expect you to explain the challenges you're having at home, and then return home to try and put what you've learned into action. Why not explore, learn, and change things in your home in real time? I offer individual and/or family therapy directly in the home to address real challenges in real time. Regain control of your life and bring happiness back into your home.
Reito Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Everyone deserves the best life has to offer. I strive to give my clients the information, insights and tools they need to make the most of their lives. My approach is very eclectic, but draws heavily upon my own life experiences, cognitive behavioral and existential theories.
Everyone deserves the best life has to offer. I strive to give my clients the information, insights and tools they need to make the most of their lives. My approach is very eclectic, but draws heavily upon my own life experiences, cognitive behavioral and existential theories.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have decades of experience in the fields of personal growth (since 1990) and mental health (2004); I've developed an approach based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), gestalt, and other models, called Conscious Heart Integration (CHI). It's gentle and transformative, and many clients say it's different than anything else they've tried. CHI goes beyond talk therapy. Of course, effective treatment includes being witnessed, heard, and deeply understood, but there is much more possible in healing spaces. Somatic, parts-based, and transpersonal models have opened the door for more experiential, holistic, and transformational treatment.
I have decades of experience in the fields of personal growth (since 1990) and mental health (2004); I've developed an approach based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), gestalt, and other models, called Conscious Heart Integration (CHI). It's gentle and transformative, and many clients say it's different than anything else they've tried. CHI goes beyond talk therapy. Of course, effective treatment includes being witnessed, heard, and deeply understood, but there is much more possible in healing spaces. Somatic, parts-based, and transpersonal models have opened the door for more experiential, holistic, and transformational treatment.
Lisa Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
I work with teens 11 and older, as well as individuals, couples, and families, including co-parenting counseling. If your issues are relationship oriented (parent/child, between partners, co-parents, or family related issues), related to phase of life transitions or changes, such as marital crisis, separation, divorce, marriage, remarriage, blending a family, empty nest, co parenting challenges, retirement, and you're looking for a goal-oriented approach to figuring out a pathway through, I can help. We will pinpoint the issues, set goals, get a plan in place, and work together toward positive change.
I work with teens 11 and older, as well as individuals, couples, and families, including co-parenting counseling. If your issues are relationship oriented (parent/child, between partners, co-parents, or family related issues), related to phase of life transitions or changes, such as marital crisis, separation, divorce, marriage, remarriage, blending a family, empty nest, co parenting challenges, retirement, and you're looking for a goal-oriented approach to figuring out a pathway through, I can help. We will pinpoint the issues, set goals, get a plan in place, and work together toward positive change.
Erika Molina Poling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
Sometimes words don't cut it. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a safe space to explore your inner world? Art therapy uses tools that make traditional talk therapy an embodied experience. If you're wondering about what this actually looks like, the images on my profile illustrate how art therapy offers a safe space to dive deep. The heart of my practice is believing people are their own experts. You are the ONLY you with your unique values, experiences, routines, heartaches, and desires. I want you to feel seen, foster a deeper understanding of your journey, and find answers and solace through your own innate intuition.
Sometimes words don't cut it. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a safe space to explore your inner world? Art therapy uses tools that make traditional talk therapy an embodied experience. If you're wondering about what this actually looks like, the images on my profile illustrate how art therapy offers a safe space to dive deep. The heart of my practice is believing people are their own experts. You are the ONLY you with your unique values, experiences, routines, heartaches, and desires. I want you to feel seen, foster a deeper understanding of your journey, and find answers and solace through your own innate intuition.
Eileen G. Wade-Stein
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
Not accepting new clients
My style is direct and collaborative. It has been my experience that most people try their best to work through feelings of being stuck and lost before contacting a therapist. I am here to offer you my expertise to supplement what you have tried and learned on your own. Together we can find the best strategies to give you relief from your distress and to help you gather the skills, knowledge and insight necessary to move forward.
My style is direct and collaborative. It has been my experience that most people try their best to work through feelings of being stuck and lost before contacting a therapist. I am here to offer you my expertise to supplement what you have tried and learned on your own. Together we can find the best strategies to give you relief from your distress and to help you gather the skills, knowledge and insight necessary to move forward.
Bryna Sara Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Dr. Pauline Boss notes that, "Resilience is based on being able to accept ambiguity and find hope amid uncertain conditions, " this notion is one that is central to my clinical practice. We all have points in our lives when stress, change, or loss may leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what lies ahead. The opportunity to warmly welcome clients into my office to re-gain their center, tap into internal resources, and nurture the development of new strategies is one I welcome each time I meet someone new.
Dr. Pauline Boss notes that, "Resilience is based on being able to accept ambiguity and find hope amid uncertain conditions, " this notion is one that is central to my clinical practice. We all have points in our lives when stress, change, or loss may leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what lies ahead. The opportunity to warmly welcome clients into my office to re-gain their center, tap into internal resources, and nurture the development of new strategies is one I welcome each time I meet someone new.
Michael Hamerly LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80027
I specialize in couples counseling and men’s issues. FOR COUPLES, I help you use existing strengths in a process of Calming, Listening, Recommitting and Problem-Solving. This work exposes deep wounds beneath the conflict. Healing those wounds is the victory you need. FOR MEN, whether your struggle is relational, depression, anxiety, substance use or another, we can interrupt the repeating cycle with new habits, thoughts, behaviors, faith and\or relationships. I have been married 35 years, with 4 grown children. I have had 3 careers including USAF pilot, software development and now therapist and chaplain. I believe I can help you.
I specialize in couples counseling and men’s issues. FOR COUPLES, I help you use existing strengths in a process of Calming, Listening, Recommitting and Problem-Solving. This work exposes deep wounds beneath the conflict. Healing those wounds is the victory you need. FOR MEN, whether your struggle is relational, depression, anxiety, substance use or another, we can interrupt the repeating cycle with new habits, thoughts, behaviors, faith and\or relationships. I have been married 35 years, with 4 grown children. I have had 3 careers including USAF pilot, software development and now therapist and chaplain. I believe I can help you.
Gary A Fenster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
I have been in practice for over 30 years. After receiving my Ph.D from the University of Colorado and completing a 3 year Post-Doctorate at UCLA I returned to Colorado to build my practice. For the first several years I worked in both Inpatient and Outpatient environments. As a result I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues. Currently, I work from my office or do video conferencing therapy with individuals who most frequently present with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. I work with adults and couples.
I have been in practice for over 30 years. After receiving my Ph.D from the University of Colorado and completing a 3 year Post-Doctorate at UCLA I returned to Colorado to build my practice. For the first several years I worked in both Inpatient and Outpatient environments. As a result I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues. Currently, I work from my office or do video conferencing therapy with individuals who most frequently present with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. I work with adults and couples.
Vikki Dial
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Feeling out of control? Can’t concentrate, intrusive thoughts? On edge and can’t relax? Feeling angry, guilty, or numb? Avoiding and isolating? Drinking? Abusing your body with food or exercise? These are just some of the ways that trauma shows up in our bodies and behaviors. It’s undeniable that trauma and addictive behaviors are linked: substances bring temporary relief from feelings that feel unmanageable. But if yesterday’s solutions have become today’s problems, I can help. I’m an experienced trauma therapist and addictions counselor, specializing in trauma resolution and recovery support from drug and alcohol abuse.
Feeling out of control? Can’t concentrate, intrusive thoughts? On edge and can’t relax? Feeling angry, guilty, or numb? Avoiding and isolating? Drinking? Abusing your body with food or exercise? These are just some of the ways that trauma shows up in our bodies and behaviors. It’s undeniable that trauma and addictive behaviors are linked: substances bring temporary relief from feelings that feel unmanageable. But if yesterday’s solutions have become today’s problems, I can help. I’m an experienced trauma therapist and addictions counselor, specializing in trauma resolution and recovery support from drug and alcohol abuse.
Susan M Guthrie
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
In the past thirty years of practice, I've come to deeply understand that all therapy is, in a sense, grief therapy. I began working as a volunteer with Hospice, and although I am trained and practiced in trauma and developmental techniques, I specialize my work with grief and loss. I help my clients walk through the profoundly life-changing territory of losses that can seem impossible to accept and heal from. Because we live in a culture that makes little room for it, I create a place and time for people to unpack their losses and, with time, grow into acceptance. Please let me know if I can help.
In the past thirty years of practice, I've come to deeply understand that all therapy is, in a sense, grief therapy. I began working as a volunteer with Hospice, and although I am trained and practiced in trauma and developmental techniques, I specialize my work with grief and loss. I help my clients walk through the profoundly life-changing territory of losses that can seem impossible to accept and heal from. Because we live in a culture that makes little room for it, I create a place and time for people to unpack their losses and, with time, grow into acceptance. Please let me know if I can help.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Louisville, CO
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Louisville, CO who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
86% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Self Esteem |
77% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Grief |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
63% | Aetna |
57% | Cigna and Evernorth |
55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Louisville, CO see their clients
89% | In Person and Online | |
11% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Louisville?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.