Child Therapists in Fort Collins, CO
My focus is perinatal mental health, early childhood & infant mental health, and family relationships. I love supporting mothers and caregivers with their transition to parenthood, helping clients manage that shift in identity and family dynamic, and supporting mammas who might also be struggling with postpartum mood changes. I also love supporting families in building and strengthening the parent-child relationship, helping families finding joy in each other and increase their confidence in understanding and communicating with each other, particularly when their young children have experienced trauma.
My focus is perinatal mental health, early childhood & infant mental health, and family relationships. I love supporting mothers and caregivers with their transition to parenthood, helping clients manage that shift in identity and family dynamic, and supporting mammas who might also be struggling with postpartum mood changes. I also love supporting families in building and strengthening the parent-child relationship, helping families finding joy in each other and increase their confidence in understanding and communicating with each other, particularly when their young children have experienced trauma.
Claire Joy Jobe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children as well as adults processing childhood trauma.
I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.
I specialize in working with children as well as adults processing childhood trauma.
I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.
I have extensive experience working with the needs of identified Gifted children and teens.
Gifted students tend to set high expectations and standards for themselves; are perfectionistic and become profoundly disappointed, stressed, and hopeless if they feel they have failed to measure up to their expectations. Gifted individuals are intense and sensitive. Some may view these "big emotions" as illogical, scary, and risky. They need support in balancing their interpersonal and emotional self with their intellectual and logical self. Through setting goals that are realistic and healthy, educating gifted about their overexcitabilities, introducing healthy coping strategies, and self-soothing tools prove very impactful.
I have extensive experience working with the needs of identified Gifted children and teens.
Gifted students tend to set high expectations and standards for themselves; are perfectionistic and become profoundly disappointed, stressed, and hopeless if they feel they have failed to measure up to their expectations. Gifted individuals are intense and sensitive. Some may view these "big emotions" as illogical, scary, and risky. They need support in balancing their interpersonal and emotional self with their intellectual and logical self. Through setting goals that are realistic and healthy, educating gifted about their overexcitabilities, introducing healthy coping strategies, and self-soothing tools prove very impactful.
Rachel Jasper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, specifically around anxiety and trauma. I work from a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective and I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. My hope is that through therapy my clients are able to build coping skills and self-awareness, while working through the complexities of life. I am passionate about my work in the mental health field and look forward to working with you!
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, specifically around anxiety and trauma. I work from a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective and I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. My hope is that through therapy my clients are able to build coping skills and self-awareness, while working through the complexities of life. I am passionate about my work in the mental health field and look forward to working with you!
Anne Gilmartin
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Raising children often comes with unexpected challenges. In her practice, Anne (Roche) Gilmartin utilizes a Family Systems Approach in combination with techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis in order to improve family functioning. She assists children with regulating their emotions, modifying behaviors, and improving communication skills. Typically, this also involves providing parents with the tools they need to meet their child’s unique needs. Anne’s goal is to offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where all family members can reach their fullest potential.
Raising children often comes with unexpected challenges. In her practice, Anne (Roche) Gilmartin utilizes a Family Systems Approach in combination with techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis in order to improve family functioning. She assists children with regulating their emotions, modifying behaviors, and improving communication skills. Typically, this also involves providing parents with the tools they need to meet their child’s unique needs. Anne’s goal is to offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where all family members can reach their fullest potential.
Mary Beth Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Online Only)
I also enjoy working with adolescents and children, as well as adults.
I view counseling as a dynamic process between a client and therapist. My theoretical orientation is dependent upon what would be most appropriate for the client. I view each client as unique and I use techniques that are designed to meet that client's specific needs. I listen carefully to my clients so that I can empower, confront when appropriate, teach, encourage, and guide them so they can grow emotionally, spiritually, psychologically and socially. I respect the clients I work with. I want people to participate in a healing process without fear that they will be judged or coerced.
I also enjoy working with adolescents and children, as well as adults.
I view counseling as a dynamic process between a client and therapist. My theoretical orientation is dependent upon what would be most appropriate for the client. I view each client as unique and I use techniques that are designed to meet that client's specific needs. I listen carefully to my clients so that I can empower, confront when appropriate, teach, encourage, and guide them so they can grow emotionally, spiritually, psychologically and socially. I respect the clients I work with. I want people to participate in a healing process without fear that they will be judged or coerced.
Dominic Joseph Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I have diverse clinical experience with children and their families in community settings, as well as in elementary and pre-school settings. I also have great experience with helping children navigate developmental disabilities, behavioral and mood disorders, divorce, separation, and stepfamily dynamics. I have worked with many children who have been exposed to trauma including, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. I believe that involving the family, parents, and other primary caregivers in the therapeutic process provides the best possible resolution for the toughest challenges.
I have diverse clinical experience with children and their families in community settings, as well as in elementary and pre-school settings. I also have great experience with helping children navigate developmental disabilities, behavioral and mood disorders, divorce, separation, and stepfamily dynamics. I have worked with many children who have been exposed to trauma including, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. I believe that involving the family, parents, and other primary caregivers in the therapeutic process provides the best possible resolution for the toughest challenges.
Wholehearted Counseling- Grace Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
I have experience working with children, youth and families.
Feeling low or discontent? Experiencing uncomfortable change? Looking for support through a difficult time? No matter what your situation, I know that reaching out to ask for help can be difficult, and I also believe that it is beneficial and incredibly important.
I have experience working with children, youth and families.
Feeling low or discontent? Experiencing uncomfortable change? Looking for support through a difficult time? No matter what your situation, I know that reaching out to ask for help can be difficult, and I also believe that it is beneficial and incredibly important.
I work to help clients of all ages foster emotional and psychological well-being through the therapeutic power of play. I work from a child-centered and person-centered approach and use techniques such as art, storytelling, sandtray, and imaginative play. These techniques help address issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship issues and behavioral problems.
I work to help clients of all ages foster emotional and psychological well-being through the therapeutic power of play. I work from a child-centered and person-centered approach and use techniques such as art, storytelling, sandtray, and imaginative play. These techniques help address issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship issues and behavioral problems.
Ryann Barrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Welcome! I am a LPC that specializes in work with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide array of concerns related to relationships, emotional regulation or life transitions. For many, seeking out counseling can be a scary and intimidating first step towards change. As a counselor, my first goal is to create a trusting, therapeutic relationship in the counseling room, and to use this relationship as an agent for change. In session, I'll help uncover patterns in your life that no longer serve you and help you find new ways of being in the world.
Welcome! I am a LPC that specializes in work with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide array of concerns related to relationships, emotional regulation or life transitions. For many, seeking out counseling can be a scary and intimidating first step towards change. As a counselor, my first goal is to create a trusting, therapeutic relationship in the counseling room, and to use this relationship as an agent for change. In session, I'll help uncover patterns in your life that no longer serve you and help you find new ways of being in the world.
Jami 'jade' Bamat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
I love being able to support children and their families in their healing process and know it’s so difficult when your child is hurting. I want to be able to help your child unlock their potential and come back into themselves again. I specialize in working with children and teens who are experiencing anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, learning and behavior disorders, and children who are on Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans. I have a background in school mental health and community mental health centers. I am also passionate about the LGBTQIA community and love working with them!
I love being able to support children and their families in their healing process and know it’s so difficult when your child is hurting. I want to be able to help your child unlock their potential and come back into themselves again. I specialize in working with children and teens who are experiencing anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, learning and behavior disorders, and children who are on Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans. I have a background in school mental health and community mental health centers. I am also passionate about the LGBTQIA community and love working with them!
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Life can be both amazing and terrible. We all experience success and failure, love and loss, moments of bliss and moments of darkness and despair. The inconvenient truth is that almost everything that makes our life rich, full, and meaningful comes with a painful downside. Whatever a persons challenges or difficulties are in life, my work is dedicated to helping them reach their potential and build psychological flexibility. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I have expertise working with clients in the child welfare system, those with life changing events, physical disability and veterans.
Life can be both amazing and terrible. We all experience success and failure, love and loss, moments of bliss and moments of darkness and despair. The inconvenient truth is that almost everything that makes our life rich, full, and meaningful comes with a painful downside. Whatever a persons challenges or difficulties are in life, my work is dedicated to helping them reach their potential and build psychological flexibility. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I have expertise working with clients in the child welfare system, those with life changing events, physical disability and veterans.
Couples and Child Therapist Kristen Goltz, MS,MFTC
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
My work with children includes a blend of Child-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapies to help children foster self-responsibility, self-esteem/self-worth, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, positive school and family relationships, as well as to recover from anxiety and related disorders, challenging life events, trauma, or abuse.
I specialize in couples therapy, healing trauma, and child/play therapy. In couples therapy, we will break the pattern that is preventing you and your partner from connecting in the ways that you deeply long for. In this process, you and your partner will increase your empathy and an intimate understanding of one another and your most vulnerable emotions. You can expect to improve your communication and intimacy and form a new pattern of relating that fosters a safe, secure, and satisfying bond. It is so rewarding to help couples build intimacy, communicate better, heal trust, and thrive. Reach out to me to begin this work together!
My work with children includes a blend of Child-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapies to help children foster self-responsibility, self-esteem/self-worth, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, positive school and family relationships, as well as to recover from anxiety and related disorders, challenging life events, trauma, or abuse.
I specialize in couples therapy, healing trauma, and child/play therapy. In couples therapy, we will break the pattern that is preventing you and your partner from connecting in the ways that you deeply long for. In this process, you and your partner will increase your empathy and an intimate understanding of one another and your most vulnerable emotions. You can expect to improve your communication and intimacy and form a new pattern of relating that fosters a safe, secure, and satisfying bond. It is so rewarding to help couples build intimacy, communicate better, heal trust, and thrive. Reach out to me to begin this work together!
I am a playful and tender adult who does their best work with humans 5-12. In the world of play therapy, toys are words and young clients have a safe space to explore, process and share their experiences. I also strive to support caregivers of clients in the ebb and flow of raising young humans. Most of my clients are kids, but we are all children at heart, and I do see adults as well. My hope is that we build a safe space together, and I will meet you where you are at, with radical acceptance and care.
I am a playful and tender adult who does their best work with humans 5-12. In the world of play therapy, toys are words and young clients have a safe space to explore, process and share their experiences. I also strive to support caregivers of clients in the ebb and flow of raising young humans. Most of my clients are kids, but we are all children at heart, and I do see adults as well. My hope is that we build a safe space together, and I will meet you where you are at, with radical acceptance and care.
I have worked with youth and families in a variety of settings for most of my life and in a clinical capacity for more than a decade. While I enjoy working with all ages on a variety of issues, I specialize in anxiety, behavior issues, trauma, adoptive and foster families, parenting support, parent-child relationships, identity, and life transitions (especially related to parenting, early school years, and college). I highly value collaborative relationships, as you are the best expert on yourself, and I individualize all services to meet your particular needs and goals. I am honored and humbled to join clients on their journeys.
I have worked with youth and families in a variety of settings for most of my life and in a clinical capacity for more than a decade. While I enjoy working with all ages on a variety of issues, I specialize in anxiety, behavior issues, trauma, adoptive and foster families, parenting support, parent-child relationships, identity, and life transitions (especially related to parenting, early school years, and college). I highly value collaborative relationships, as you are the best expert on yourself, and I individualize all services to meet your particular needs and goals. I am honored and humbled to join clients on their journeys.
Sofia Aguilera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (Online Only)
I offer virtual therapy in the morning hours of 7-10:30 throughout the week; and Friday and Saturday AM/PM. Sessions are centered around cultivating a calm, clear and collected mind and body to support clients of ALL ages and ALL backgrounds in a grounded and embodied self. I also have a tremendous passion in social justice and JEDI related advocacy alongside clients and community members that identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC. In my work with children, teens, and adults (including parent coaching/skill-building), I seek to understand the sources of struggle and also explore resources and resiliency often found in such stressors.
I offer virtual therapy in the morning hours of 7-10:30 throughout the week; and Friday and Saturday AM/PM. Sessions are centered around cultivating a calm, clear and collected mind and body to support clients of ALL ages and ALL backgrounds in a grounded and embodied self. I also have a tremendous passion in social justice and JEDI related advocacy alongside clients and community members that identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC. In my work with children, teens, and adults (including parent coaching/skill-building), I seek to understand the sources of struggle and also explore resources and resiliency often found in such stressors.
Heather Griffith
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working with parents and children for 20 years and I specialize in finding the underlying causes of behavior in order to help children develop an identity as competent and confident young people. When working with and supporting parents, we will develop plans together to help build the skills necessary to modify behavioral outcomes in home and school settings. I work from a solutions-focused perspective that can hopefully generate some quick action steps in addition to the underlying work on causes, building self-esteem, and developing identity.
I have been working with parents and children for 20 years and I specialize in finding the underlying causes of behavior in order to help children develop an identity as competent and confident young people. When working with and supporting parents, we will develop plans together to help build the skills necessary to modify behavioral outcomes in home and school settings. I work from a solutions-focused perspective that can hopefully generate some quick action steps in addition to the underlying work on causes, building self-esteem, and developing identity.
Heather Truschel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Being a kid is hard…being a parent is hard! As a Child and Family Therapist, I get that there are moments we all need support to get through those difficult times. I have seen that through collaboration, connection, and compassion, you and your child can create a deeper understanding of those complex thoughts and feelings and feel more regulated. I specialize in working with youth and families dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma. I enjoy working with diverse youth and families and practice inclusivity, equity, and advocacy in my work as well.
Being a kid is hard…being a parent is hard! As a Child and Family Therapist, I get that there are moments we all need support to get through those difficult times. I have seen that through collaboration, connection, and compassion, you and your child can create a deeper understanding of those complex thoughts and feelings and feel more regulated. I specialize in working with youth and families dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma. I enjoy working with diverse youth and families and practice inclusivity, equity, and advocacy in my work as well.
Erin M Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The majority of my background and training has been working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced significant trauma in their lives.
My name is Erin Thomas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Colorado. In therapy, every client is different and has differing needs for the healing process to occur. This is why the most important step to me in working with a client is establishing a trusting relationship at the beginning of therapy so that I can understand how to help in the most effective way. Connecting with others in a way that supports them through difficult times in their lives has been my passion and I continue to look for new ways to help those who struggle.
The majority of my background and training has been working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced significant trauma in their lives.
My name is Erin Thomas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northern Colorado. In therapy, every client is different and has differing needs for the healing process to occur. This is why the most important step to me in working with a client is establishing a trusting relationship at the beginning of therapy so that I can understand how to help in the most effective way. Connecting with others in a way that supports them through difficult times in their lives has been my passion and I continue to look for new ways to help those who struggle.
I have extensive training in experiential play therapy with children from trauma backgrounds, but this technique can be used with all children.
Things often happen in life that are out of our control, so having a space where you can safely share those experiences and feelings, tell your story to be heard, and get the support you need to overcome those hard times. For children this can be even hard because they often do not understand what happened to them, they just know they feel different and now respond differently. Children need someone who can meet them where they are and help them regain confidence and find ways to cope with and make sense of the trauma they experienced. Children, like others, want to be heard and validated in their experiences and feelings.
I have extensive training in experiential play therapy with children from trauma backgrounds, but this technique can be used with all children.
Things often happen in life that are out of our control, so having a space where you can safely share those experiences and feelings, tell your story to be heard, and get the support you need to overcome those hard times. For children this can be even hard because they often do not understand what happened to them, they just know they feel different and now respond differently. Children need someone who can meet them where they are and help them regain confidence and find ways to cope with and make sense of the trauma they experienced. Children, like others, want to be heard and validated in their experiences and feelings.
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Child psychologists in Fort Collins, CO provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Fort Collins build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Fort Collins build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.