Therapists in Denver, CO
Kathryn E. Haber
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80238
I am a clinical and business psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with adults in both a clinical therapy and corporate coaching setting. Areas of specialization include career development/leadership coaching, stress management, trauma (EMDR trained), interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, coping with cancer, grief & loss, and spiritual exploration. Life is a journey with twists and turns, challenges and joys. Exploring together to mitigate fears (we all have them) and maximize potential is what I hope you will take away from our time together.
I am a clinical and business psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with adults in both a clinical therapy and corporate coaching setting. Areas of specialization include career development/leadership coaching, stress management, trauma (EMDR trained), interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, coping with cancer, grief & loss, and spiritual exploration. Life is a journey with twists and turns, challenges and joys. Exploring together to mitigate fears (we all have them) and maximize potential is what I hope you will take away from our time together.
Joey Mowery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80212
Great communication starts with a great connection. I have been working with individuals and couples since 2015, and I can help you move through and heal the hurt so you can get back to having a life of love and intimacy. It's really easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are supposed to go it alone and having other people walking alongside us can feel vulnerable. Life is full of challenges; everything from parenting, to work stress, to finding the balance between work, life, and play. Things don't always need to be take overly seriously, and sometimes the best treatment is finding something to laugh about.
Great communication starts with a great connection. I have been working with individuals and couples since 2015, and I can help you move through and heal the hurt so you can get back to having a life of love and intimacy. It's really easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are supposed to go it alone and having other people walking alongside us can feel vulnerable. Life is full of challenges; everything from parenting, to work stress, to finding the balance between work, life, and play. Things don't always need to be take overly seriously, and sometimes the best treatment is finding something to laugh about.
Kimberly Donars
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206 (Online Only)
New Year, New Time to refresh yourself and your goals. I can support you or your older adolescent to live a happier, healthier life. Some of the many issues I've helped my clients with include: trouble focusing, feeling anxious, depressed, lethargic, overwhelmed, indecisive, chronic procrastination, issues with relationships, insomnia, ruminating/overthinking. Do you want to quit smoking or drinking? Exercise more? Would you like to fulfill more of your goals and dreams? Live a more creative and/or adventurous way? I can help you identify where you want to go.
New Year, New Time to refresh yourself and your goals. I can support you or your older adolescent to live a happier, healthier life. Some of the many issues I've helped my clients with include: trouble focusing, feeling anxious, depressed, lethargic, overwhelmed, indecisive, chronic procrastination, issues with relationships, insomnia, ruminating/overthinking. Do you want to quit smoking or drinking? Exercise more? Would you like to fulfill more of your goals and dreams? Live a more creative and/or adventurous way? I can help you identify where you want to go.
Kevin Fay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and have worked in the mental health field since 2011. In this time, I have gained extensive experience with a variety of individuals and families, from children to adults, addressing a wide range of concerns. My main experience includes working with neurodiverse individuals on the autism spectrum. I also have experience with issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I value a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds and strive to have a diverse clientele.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and have worked in the mental health field since 2011. In this time, I have gained extensive experience with a variety of individuals and families, from children to adults, addressing a wide range of concerns. My main experience includes working with neurodiverse individuals on the autism spectrum. I also have experience with issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I value a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds and strive to have a diverse clientele.
Sabrina Scanga
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80237
Life can be unpredictable, and the expectations of society overwhelming. If you feel that you are not enough or alone, I am here for you. My work with others is collaborative, strengths-based, and emotion-focused.
Life can be unpredictable, and the expectations of society overwhelming. If you feel that you are not enough or alone, I am here for you. My work with others is collaborative, strengths-based, and emotion-focused.
SelahV Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203 (Online Only)
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I realize how overwhelming this process can be and I commend you for taking the first step towards your transformation. At SelahV, you will be offered a safe space and guidance in order to begin your journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. Whether you are seeking growth for yourself, your personal relationships or for a minor; I welcome the opportunity to help guide you on this path. I offer a holistic approach with an emphasis on "self" and the belief that every person has the ability of becoming their best "self" through awareness, healing and professional guidance.
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I realize how overwhelming this process can be and I commend you for taking the first step towards your transformation. At SelahV, you will be offered a safe space and guidance in order to begin your journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. Whether you are seeking growth for yourself, your personal relationships or for a minor; I welcome the opportunity to help guide you on this path. I offer a holistic approach with an emphasis on "self" and the belief that every person has the ability of becoming their best "self" through awareness, healing and professional guidance.
Christina Cooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210 (Online Only)
Do you feel as though life can be so overwhelming and exhausting at times? Maybe you find yourself tired and stuck, wishing you were living a different story, maybe one that wasn’t so hard? Whatever you are dealing with, whether that’s relational conflict with seemingly no resolution, overactive anxiety, mental health diagnoses, crisis of faith, or uncertainty in life transitions, know that you do not have to journey through it alone. I desire to meet each client exactly where he/she/they is, providing a safe environment to explore and be heard, offering support and resources needed to overcome obstacles.
Do you feel as though life can be so overwhelming and exhausting at times? Maybe you find yourself tired and stuck, wishing you were living a different story, maybe one that wasn’t so hard? Whatever you are dealing with, whether that’s relational conflict with seemingly no resolution, overactive anxiety, mental health diagnoses, crisis of faith, or uncertainty in life transitions, know that you do not have to journey through it alone. I desire to meet each client exactly where he/she/they is, providing a safe environment to explore and be heard, offering support and resources needed to overcome obstacles.
Susan Finnefrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! If you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for relief or change in your life. For all of us, life can be hard at times and you are courageous to embark on this journey of discovery. I know what it is like to sit on the other side of the therapist's chair. I am honored and privileged to walk this part of your journey with you while instilling great hope for healing and wholeness. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and facilitate groups for women of partners or spouses experiencing sex addiction or sexual integrity issues.
Welcome! If you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for relief or change in your life. For all of us, life can be hard at times and you are courageous to embark on this journey of discovery. I know what it is like to sit on the other side of the therapist's chair. I am honored and privileged to walk this part of your journey with you while instilling great hope for healing and wholeness. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and facilitate groups for women of partners or spouses experiencing sex addiction or sexual integrity issues.
Lily Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80211
I believe everyone deserves a warm, safe space to process life's experiences, so that is what I strive to provide! I specialize in supporting young adults, adults, and college students to compassionately navigate their inner world- working through things like anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors/transitions, self worth, identity, and relationships. I work collaboratively to support my clients in connecting to their emotions, understanding how experiences have shaped patterns of thinking and behaving, healing wounds of the past, finding effective coping strategies, and promoting self-acceptance to create meaningful change.
I believe everyone deserves a warm, safe space to process life's experiences, so that is what I strive to provide! I specialize in supporting young adults, adults, and college students to compassionately navigate their inner world- working through things like anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors/transitions, self worth, identity, and relationships. I work collaboratively to support my clients in connecting to their emotions, understanding how experiences have shaped patterns of thinking and behaving, healing wounds of the past, finding effective coping strategies, and promoting self-acceptance to create meaningful change.
Kate Breslin: Relationship And Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209 (Online Only)
I believe sex and relationships are the ultimate culmination of connection and vulnerability. This gives them the potential to be a source of actualization, despair and everything in between. I have found that my life purpose is to help others tap into the positive end of that spectrum of potential. Many clients who work with me are ready for their relationships to heal. They notice that they are stuck in the same unhealthy and unproductive patterns in their relationships or dating experiences. They feel motivated to improve their confidence and pleasure with intimacy, but they feel stuck in how to reach these goals on their own.
I believe sex and relationships are the ultimate culmination of connection and vulnerability. This gives them the potential to be a source of actualization, despair and everything in between. I have found that my life purpose is to help others tap into the positive end of that spectrum of potential. Many clients who work with me are ready for their relationships to heal. They notice that they are stuck in the same unhealthy and unproductive patterns in their relationships or dating experiences. They feel motivated to improve their confidence and pleasure with intimacy, but they feel stuck in how to reach these goals on their own.
Amanda N Ream
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206 (Online Only)
Are you seeking to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Want to make positive shifts in your life and need further support? Struggle with feeling fulfilled and connected in our fast-paced world? Seeking a different, more holistic approach to treating mental health concerns, that takes into account your mind, body, and spirit? Looking to explore your sexuality or address sexuality-related concerns? Cope with chronic health issues or support someone who does? Want to cultivate more vulnerability and reduce feelings of shame? Just want a connective, introspective space to explore life's questions?
Are you seeking to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Want to make positive shifts in your life and need further support? Struggle with feeling fulfilled and connected in our fast-paced world? Seeking a different, more holistic approach to treating mental health concerns, that takes into account your mind, body, and spirit? Looking to explore your sexuality or address sexuality-related concerns? Cope with chronic health issues or support someone who does? Want to cultivate more vulnerability and reduce feelings of shame? Just want a connective, introspective space to explore life's questions?
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80237
“I don’t feel I am in the driver's seat of my life anymore”; “The demands of work have become too difficult to manage”; “I am tired of barely keeping my head above water”....Do you relate to any of these thoughts? Maybe similar ones? You don't have to address them alone and you don't have to feel stuck forever. I am in a position to help. Together, we can work to brighten the light at the end of the tunnel by making the change you are looking for achievable. Whatever the situation is, we can collaborate to find working solutions for you based on your needs.
“I don’t feel I am in the driver's seat of my life anymore”; “The demands of work have become too difficult to manage”; “I am tired of barely keeping my head above water”....Do you relate to any of these thoughts? Maybe similar ones? You don't have to address them alone and you don't have to feel stuck forever. I am in a position to help. Together, we can work to brighten the light at the end of the tunnel by making the change you are looking for achievable. Whatever the situation is, we can collaborate to find working solutions for you based on your needs.
Emily Bretl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
Alicia Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80212
Counseling can be the first step for many to start making a positive change for the rest of their lives. I currently perform individual and family counseling to children, adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults struggling with racial identity and experiencing systemic discrimination. My treatment addresses challenges with depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, multicultural issues, family concerns, anger and behavioral management, and trauma for individuals 10 years and older.
Counseling can be the first step for many to start making a positive change for the rest of their lives. I currently perform individual and family counseling to children, adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults struggling with racial identity and experiencing systemic discrimination. My treatment addresses challenges with depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, multicultural issues, family concerns, anger and behavioral management, and trauma for individuals 10 years and older.
Rotem Brayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
Struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety? These are treatable conditions! With effective EMDR treatment, we can relieve your pain and foster integrative experiences. As your therapist, I'll challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and focus on healing (EMDR therapists call it "adaptive resolution") beyond intellectual understanding. Together, we'll create a treatment plan with a beginning, middle, and end, ensuring long-lasting transformative changes. My specialty in EMDR has been helpful to many of my clients, including those who believed that they were untreatable.
Struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety? These are treatable conditions! With effective EMDR treatment, we can relieve your pain and foster integrative experiences. As your therapist, I'll challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and focus on healing (EMDR therapists call it "adaptive resolution") beyond intellectual understanding. Together, we'll create a treatment plan with a beginning, middle, and end, ensuring long-lasting transformative changes. My specialty in EMDR has been helpful to many of my clients, including those who believed that they were untreatable.
Don Emmerich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80212
Therapy can be a waste of time. You can sit down on someone’s couch, spend fifty minutes venting, and walk away feeling a little lighter but knowing that nothing has really changed. It doesn’t have to be that way. Maybe you’re feeling misunderstood, directionless, or hopeless. Maybe you can’t stop feeling certain feelings or thinking certain thoughts. Whatever your story, the right therapeutic relationship can facilitate meaningful change.
Therapy can be a waste of time. You can sit down on someone’s couch, spend fifty minutes venting, and walk away feeling a little lighter but knowing that nothing has really changed. It doesn’t have to be that way. Maybe you’re feeling misunderstood, directionless, or hopeless. Maybe you can’t stop feeling certain feelings or thinking certain thoughts. Whatever your story, the right therapeutic relationship can facilitate meaningful change.
Talia Nitka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
Navigating a significant life transition? Feeling stuck and struggling to make necessary life changes? Experiencing emptiness or a sense of disconnection? Understanding the root of your anxiety or sadness is crucial for making sense of your emotional struggles—common challenges I often address in my practice. My approach centers on building a strong therapeutic connection, inviting you to safely become more honest with yourself and others. Together, we'll move beyond surface-level symptom management, exploring how unconscious conflicts and past experiences are impacting your life and hindering lasting change.
Navigating a significant life transition? Feeling stuck and struggling to make necessary life changes? Experiencing emptiness or a sense of disconnection? Understanding the root of your anxiety or sadness is crucial for making sense of your emotional struggles—common challenges I often address in my practice. My approach centers on building a strong therapeutic connection, inviting you to safely become more honest with yourself and others. Together, we'll move beyond surface-level symptom management, exploring how unconscious conflicts and past experiences are impacting your life and hindering lasting change.
Debbie Carter, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Everyone see you're successful. But, internally you feel like a hot mess. The "critical voice" inside of your head is constantly nagging you. It tells you that you’re a fraud, that you’ll be discovered eventually, and then everyone will reject you. You have an "angry part" that intensifies emotions and leaves you shipwrecked for days. Then the “I’m not worthy’’ part starts to play on repeat. Sadly, you've heard it so often, that you now believe it. Then, the "needy" part begins to cause anxiety, looking around every corner for validation, and devastated when it doesn't get it. So many of your parts work overtime! You are exhausted.
Everyone see you're successful. But, internally you feel like a hot mess. The "critical voice" inside of your head is constantly nagging you. It tells you that you’re a fraud, that you’ll be discovered eventually, and then everyone will reject you. You have an "angry part" that intensifies emotions and leaves you shipwrecked for days. Then the “I’m not worthy’’ part starts to play on repeat. Sadly, you've heard it so often, that you now believe it. Then, the "needy" part begins to cause anxiety, looking around every corner for validation, and devastated when it doesn't get it. So many of your parts work overtime! You are exhausted.
Colleen Corcoran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203
Viewing my role in clients’ lives as a privilege, I approach my work with warmth, candor, and a genuine belief in one's potential for growth. I provide therapy for individuals across the lifespan. Difficulties in adulthood often stem from longstanding patterns of relating to ourselves and others that are no longer serving us. Through greater awareness of these patterns and our internal emotional world, we are better able to cope and connect.
Viewing my role in clients’ lives as a privilege, I approach my work with warmth, candor, and a genuine belief in one's potential for growth. I provide therapy for individuals across the lifespan. Difficulties in adulthood often stem from longstanding patterns of relating to ourselves and others that are no longer serving us. Through greater awareness of these patterns and our internal emotional world, we are better able to cope and connect.
Tarah Waters - Mountain Thrive Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
As a therapist, my focus is on empowering children and adults, and helping them achieve long-lasting change. I have worked with people from various communities and populations, and I understand that each individual has their own unique set of challenges and goals. I believe that everyone has the ability to thrive, and I am committed to helping my clients tap into their strengths. A strength-based approach can allow for the opportunity to identify successes, reestablish healthy patterns and learn new ways to deal with everyday life. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to share.
As a therapist, my focus is on empowering children and adults, and helping them achieve long-lasting change. I have worked with people from various communities and populations, and I understand that each individual has their own unique set of challenges and goals. I believe that everyone has the ability to thrive, and I am committed to helping my clients tap into their strengths. A strength-based approach can allow for the opportunity to identify successes, reestablish healthy patterns and learn new ways to deal with everyday life. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to share.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Denver, CO
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Denver, CO who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Aetna |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
63% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Denver, CO see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Denver?
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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.