Therapists in 80210
![Photo of Sarah Sherman, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2329f971-5e37-45b0-86b7-a12195f340f3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) whose theoretical foundations lie in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sarah specializes in treating difficulties with emotional regulation, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Her style of therapy is flexible and collaborative with an emphasis on meeting clients wherever they are on their journey with compassion and curiosity. As a therapist, Sarah strives to provide culturally sensitive interventions to help clients feel supported in taking risks, being authentic, and ultimately living the life they’re wanting to live.
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) whose theoretical foundations lie in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sarah specializes in treating difficulties with emotional regulation, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Her style of therapy is flexible and collaborative with an emphasis on meeting clients wherever they are on their journey with compassion and curiosity. As a therapist, Sarah strives to provide culturally sensitive interventions to help clients feel supported in taking risks, being authentic, and ultimately living the life they’re wanting to live.
![Photo of Catherine Kochman Newton, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1ba95e8c-aa25-408d-a0ec-857fdaf94ea8/2/320x400.png)
Catherine Kochman Newton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210 (Online Only)
Are you having difficulties related to your relationship or sexuality ? Have you struggled to find a therapist who is accepting and non-judgmental? You may be fed up with sexual concerns impacting you and/or your partner(s), feeling anxious about the prospect of discussing your sex life, and judged by your choices. One thing is for sure, you’re ready to overcome your current obstacles and feel more confident in yourself and your relationships. You’re ready to understand and own your sexuality. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life of happiness and fulfillment, whatever that looks like for you.
Are you having difficulties related to your relationship or sexuality ? Have you struggled to find a therapist who is accepting and non-judgmental? You may be fed up with sexual concerns impacting you and/or your partner(s), feeling anxious about the prospect of discussing your sex life, and judged by your choices. One thing is for sure, you’re ready to overcome your current obstacles and feel more confident in yourself and your relationships. You’re ready to understand and own your sexuality. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life of happiness and fulfillment, whatever that looks like for you.
![Photo of Etta Skoch, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3eed7d36-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you wanting to increase connection and intimacy within your relationship(s)? Are you wanting to repair your relationship(s) and rebuild trust? Are you struggling with communication or feel like you are not being heard by others? Do you desire a life where you can express and celebrate your authentic self? Life and relationships can be hard at times and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you and your loved ones.
Are you wanting to increase connection and intimacy within your relationship(s)? Are you wanting to repair your relationship(s) and rebuild trust? Are you struggling with communication or feel like you are not being heard by others? Do you desire a life where you can express and celebrate your authentic self? Life and relationships can be hard at times and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you and your loved ones.
![Photo of Gail Martz, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50742335-c5ae-44eb-b650-ae2bdb7752b3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are worries and intrusive thoughts running your life? Does your world feeling smaller because you avoid situations, people, objects or ideas? Do you perform repetitive (compulsive) behaviors or argue in your head to feel more comfortable but find that this is actually time consuming and gets in your way? I will work collaboratively with you to help regain the pleasure, activities and situations you miss. We will set goals together, come to understand your specific situation and values, and work together to open up your life again.
Are worries and intrusive thoughts running your life? Does your world feeling smaller because you avoid situations, people, objects or ideas? Do you perform repetitive (compulsive) behaviors or argue in your head to feel more comfortable but find that this is actually time consuming and gets in your way? I will work collaboratively with you to help regain the pleasure, activities and situations you miss. We will set goals together, come to understand your specific situation and values, and work together to open up your life again.
![Photo of Colleen Mann-Buxton, MA, LPC, ATR-P, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d7d3736-531b-4a7d-9df8-8d8f72f7e4e9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Colleen Mann-Buxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
By centering personal values and a self-compassion practice, I work to help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want. I approach therapy through a relational lens informed by attachment theory, though utilize other modalities like ACT, IFS, and DBT. I incorporate mindfulness to promote a nonjudgmental inquiry into the negative core beliefs that hold us back. All of that said, YOU are the expert on YOU, and I aim to be a witness to your process, providing nudges and maybe even some laughs along the way.
By centering personal values and a self-compassion practice, I work to help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want. I approach therapy through a relational lens informed by attachment theory, though utilize other modalities like ACT, IFS, and DBT. I incorporate mindfulness to promote a nonjudgmental inquiry into the negative core beliefs that hold us back. All of that said, YOU are the expert on YOU, and I aim to be a witness to your process, providing nudges and maybe even some laughs along the way.
![Photo of Blair Thurston - Blair Thurston Counseling LLC, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d0a46d99-0efe-44e6-9614-aaad6f3fdba7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Blair Thurston Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I am a great match for clients who want to transcend old patterns, build more self-trust, and experience a more spacious and peaceful inner world. I believe that all people have an intrinsic desire to move towards connection, health, and aliveness and I have a knack for helping people access these qualities within themselves. I have a lot of experience in the world of addiction and family systems, specifically working with clients who have a loved one dealing with an addiction. I specialize in treating codependency, compassionate boundary setting, and helping you find your voice.
As a therapist, I am a great match for clients who want to transcend old patterns, build more self-trust, and experience a more spacious and peaceful inner world. I believe that all people have an intrinsic desire to move towards connection, health, and aliveness and I have a knack for helping people access these qualities within themselves. I have a lot of experience in the world of addiction and family systems, specifically working with clients who have a loved one dealing with an addiction. I specialize in treating codependency, compassionate boundary setting, and helping you find your voice.
![Photo of D Nico Baker, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/778be230-9c31-465c-8c5f-80f52a6af2ab/1/320x400.jpeg)
The ways in which we view ourselves and understand our stories shape how we think and feel. We each come into therapy with unique experiences that inform our current ways of thinking and being; by understanding the experiences that shape us, we can shift them into narratives of empowerment, growth, and change. I am a therapist with specific experience working with people from marginalized communities, including around issues of gender and sexual identity. I work with people of all backgrounds who want to feel better, overcome trauma and shame, understand how the past still affects them and strive to be better versions of themselves.
The ways in which we view ourselves and understand our stories shape how we think and feel. We each come into therapy with unique experiences that inform our current ways of thinking and being; by understanding the experiences that shape us, we can shift them into narratives of empowerment, growth, and change. I am a therapist with specific experience working with people from marginalized communities, including around issues of gender and sexual identity. I work with people of all backgrounds who want to feel better, overcome trauma and shame, understand how the past still affects them and strive to be better versions of themselves.
![Photo of Tim Kitchens - Advanced Behavioral Therapy, PLLC, LPC, LAC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bd76ddc-0f69-4af5-8ea8-c545d3517624/2/320x400.jpeg)
Advanced Behavioral Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
I seek to work with individuals who are moving toward change, perhaps only knowing that change as a feeling, an inclination, and a belief there is a need for this change. They are driven to reveal more of themselves that has been muted by whatever patterns they've assumed. I believe we all pick up things along the way that we think we have to be or must do to get what we need. My aim is to walk alongside you and see if there are some things we are carrying that no longer serve who we are trying to be and/or become. My purpose is to listen past the words used and get to the true intention of what is longing to be heard.
I seek to work with individuals who are moving toward change, perhaps only knowing that change as a feeling, an inclination, and a belief there is a need for this change. They are driven to reveal more of themselves that has been muted by whatever patterns they've assumed. I believe we all pick up things along the way that we think we have to be or must do to get what we need. My aim is to walk alongside you and see if there are some things we are carrying that no longer serve who we are trying to be and/or become. My purpose is to listen past the words used and get to the true intention of what is longing to be heard.
![Photo of Tyler Tripp, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7ebee1ea-a2b9-47d6-94a5-f646bb3bcd84/1/320x400.jpeg)
It’s understandable and normal to need help working through life's challenges. I specialize in working with women and emerging adults struggling with past or current trauma, relationship and/or family conflict, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I believe women and young adults face unique challenges in life. My goal is to offer support and compassion in hopes of helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe that through this understanding comes healing, growth, and an ability to identify and express your emotions. I want to help you find confidence, peace, and self-compassion.
It’s understandable and normal to need help working through life's challenges. I specialize in working with women and emerging adults struggling with past or current trauma, relationship and/or family conflict, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I believe women and young adults face unique challenges in life. My goal is to offer support and compassion in hopes of helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe that through this understanding comes healing, growth, and an ability to identify and express your emotions. I want to help you find confidence, peace, and self-compassion.
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If you struggle and remain unhappy I'm glad you'd consider letting someone help. Suffering is a serious matter. People suffer from many different and individual reasons such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, or histories of abuse, neglect or trauma. Many people suffer with issues related to sexuality (being gay, lesbian, sexually-addicted, HIV+, etc.) Shame is a damaging experience for anyone (gay or straight) and needs to be addressed head on for change. There is hope. Together, we can figure out the best road ahead. Happiness matters. That is true for everyone, including you.
If you struggle and remain unhappy I'm glad you'd consider letting someone help. Suffering is a serious matter. People suffer from many different and individual reasons such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, or histories of abuse, neglect or trauma. Many people suffer with issues related to sexuality (being gay, lesbian, sexually-addicted, HIV+, etc.) Shame is a damaging experience for anyone (gay or straight) and needs to be addressed head on for change. There is hope. Together, we can figure out the best road ahead. Happiness matters. That is true for everyone, including you.
![Photo of Chadley Zobolas, MSW, LCSW, MFTC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/055bb1ab-5063-4592-8258-28fc949a67eb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Chadley Zobolas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MFTC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
In my work as a therapist and through my own life experiences, I’ve found that so much of our pain as humans stems from a deep sense of disconnection, both from ourselves and from each other. I know it can feel like you’re in this alone- I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be. Therapy can provide an incredible space to heal and grow through safe & affirming connection with someone else. I’m honored to hold this space for clients and I believe you deserve support.
In my work as a therapist and through my own life experiences, I’ve found that so much of our pain as humans stems from a deep sense of disconnection, both from ourselves and from each other. I know it can feel like you’re in this alone- I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be. Therapy can provide an incredible space to heal and grow through safe & affirming connection with someone else. I’m honored to hold this space for clients and I believe you deserve support.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210 (Online Only)
Welcoming New Clients! I'm passionate about helping others feel understood and appreciated for who they truly are. I support individuals and couples by guiding them in the journey of discovering their true feelings and needs, and teaching them how to express them in ways others can receive and honor. I help my clients become more in tune with their emotional experience, and, if applicable, their partner’s, so they feel more deeply connected to themselves and their loved ones. My main goal is to help grow a version of you that feels more secure, confident and empowered, and to partner with you to create a more truly fulfilling life.
Welcoming New Clients! I'm passionate about helping others feel understood and appreciated for who they truly are. I support individuals and couples by guiding them in the journey of discovering their true feelings and needs, and teaching them how to express them in ways others can receive and honor. I help my clients become more in tune with their emotional experience, and, if applicable, their partner’s, so they feel more deeply connected to themselves and their loved ones. My main goal is to help grow a version of you that feels more secure, confident and empowered, and to partner with you to create a more truly fulfilling life.
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Currently accepting new clients in-person and online. Are you ready to start living your bold, joyful, authentic life? To let go of the anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt that stand in your way? You already have everything you need within you to get there, sometimes you just need help accessing it. That’s where I can help. I create an affirming and safe space for you to reconnect with who you are and what you want. We will work together to uncover and address what is keeping you stuck so you can achieve the transformation and healing you desire.
Currently accepting new clients in-person and online. Are you ready to start living your bold, joyful, authentic life? To let go of the anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt that stand in your way? You already have everything you need within you to get there, sometimes you just need help accessing it. That’s where I can help. I create an affirming and safe space for you to reconnect with who you are and what you want. We will work together to uncover and address what is keeping you stuck so you can achieve the transformation and healing you desire.
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Manda Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LTHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Taking that first step to seek out help can be daunting, but you have done it! And that is no small thing. Many things in life can keep us from experiencing the health and vitality that we desire. These can include current circumstances, past traumas, relationship issues, family dynamics, and any number of other reasons. Sometimes, we experience symptoms we don't understand for reasons we cannot figure out. And while these struggles can be unpleasant (and even sometimes debilitating), they are treatable, and you can feel better.
Hello and welcome! Taking that first step to seek out help can be daunting, but you have done it! And that is no small thing. Many things in life can keep us from experiencing the health and vitality that we desire. These can include current circumstances, past traumas, relationship issues, family dynamics, and any number of other reasons. Sometimes, we experience symptoms we don't understand for reasons we cannot figure out. And while these struggles can be unpleasant (and even sometimes debilitating), they are treatable, and you can feel better.
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Denver, CO 80210
Welcome! Whether you're hoping to improve your relationship with yourself or a partner, I will greet you with warmth, empathy, and optimism. I am passionate about helping clients use their innate strengths to achieve positive change.
Welcome! Whether you're hoping to improve your relationship with yourself or a partner, I will greet you with warmth, empathy, and optimism. I am passionate about helping clients use their innate strengths to achieve positive change.
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Mandi Merica is a licensed professional counselor and licensed addiction counselor who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Walden University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mandi believes in helping her clients find balance in their lives by finding those strengths and hidden parts. Mandi often combines approaches to find a style that works for each client, blending mindfulness and person centered qualities with more skill focused interventions including CBT and DBT.
Mandi Merica is a licensed professional counselor and licensed addiction counselor who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Walden University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mandi believes in helping her clients find balance in their lives by finding those strengths and hidden parts. Mandi often combines approaches to find a style that works for each client, blending mindfulness and person centered qualities with more skill focused interventions including CBT and DBT.
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Laura Phelps - Full Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
Having a safe place to process thoughts and feelings is important. Whether you have experienced trauma, have been feeling depressed or anxious, are struggling with a relationship, making life transitions, or are seeking to gain self-awareness, I would be honored to work with you to create that space of healing and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with my MA from Denver Seminary. I believe that empathy and compassion are essential in the therapeutic relationship and have found that progress is best achieved when integrating both the heart and the mind.
Having a safe place to process thoughts and feelings is important. Whether you have experienced trauma, have been feeling depressed or anxious, are struggling with a relationship, making life transitions, or are seeking to gain self-awareness, I would be honored to work with you to create that space of healing and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with my MA from Denver Seminary. I believe that empathy and compassion are essential in the therapeutic relationship and have found that progress is best achieved when integrating both the heart and the mind.
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I approach a client's concerns from a here and now, rapid change perspective. I believe that when we take action to improve ourselves or our circumstances, our attitude and feelings follow suit. I have been in clinical practice for 20 years, and have worked with many types of people and almost every kind of problem. I strive to balance empathy and sensitivity with helping people to move forward in the change process.
I approach a client's concerns from a here and now, rapid change perspective. I believe that when we take action to improve ourselves or our circumstances, our attitude and feelings follow suit. I have been in clinical practice for 20 years, and have worked with many types of people and almost every kind of problem. I strive to balance empathy and sensitivity with helping people to move forward in the change process.
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You may feel on guard, overwhelmed, drained, misunderstood, and disconnected from your body, needs, or relationship. You may have learned to appease the emotions and needs of others first and hide or criticize parts of yourself. If you are seeking relief from depression, anxiety, self-criticism, shame, feeling disconnected, or weighed down by trauma or other experiences, I'm here to tell you that compassion for all parts of you is possible and you are so much more than the parts of you that are hurting!
You may feel on guard, overwhelmed, drained, misunderstood, and disconnected from your body, needs, or relationship. You may have learned to appease the emotions and needs of others first and hide or criticize parts of yourself. If you are seeking relief from depression, anxiety, self-criticism, shame, feeling disconnected, or weighed down by trauma or other experiences, I'm here to tell you that compassion for all parts of you is possible and you are so much more than the parts of you that are hurting!
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 80210
400+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 80210 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
67% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | Aetna |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 80210 see their clients
77% | In Person and Online | |
23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 80210?
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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.