Therapists in Northwestern Denver, Denver, CO

Dr. Grady-Speckhals received her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship in child clinical psychology at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her graduate training and experiences focused on providing assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with mood and behavioral concerns, complex trauma, ADHD, learning disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Grady-Speckhals has worked in a number of settings, including both inpatient and outpatient hospital clinics.

I combine my experience of working with individuals and families with my knowledge and passion for different evidence-based practices to help my clients achieve their goals. I believe that therapy works best when we're open to being challenged and held accountable towards breaking patterns that no longer serve us. All seriousness aside, I do truly enjoy getting to know my clients as people first and can guarantee a good laugh or two! Clients of mine have said that I am personable, easy to talk to and will provide a warm, supportive environment to foster growth.

I truly acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help, and as your therapist, I am dedicated to tailoring each session to your unique needs. You will find in me a supportive, respectful, and compassionate partner, ready to provide you with a safe space for self-expression. Together, we will collaboratively set goals and develop strategies to overcome obstacles and enhance every aspect of your life. I am dedicated to creating a confidential, secure, and judgment-free sanctuary where clients can openly and authentically address life's challenges, including stressors and traumatic events that have left a lasting impact.

There is a narrow margin between meeting the demands of our daily lives and becoming overwhelmed. As our lives require more and more of us, our resources of time, patience, and compassion can dwindle. If you are reading this because you are seeking help with rediscovering the person you want to be, I see you. I believe we are all doing our best. I also believe most of us come to a point in our lives when we realize the strategies we have learned aren't yielding the results in our lives we intended. My goal is for each person who leaves my office to understand themselves a little bit better and be a more authentic version of themself

I work best with those who think outside the box. These are clients who would rather live authentically than fit into the societal mold, whether this pertains to one's career, relationship(s), sexuality or gender. Our societal norms aren't just unhelpful in certain situations; they can be downright harmful. Trying to adhere to monogamy is going to make a polyamorous person miserable, and trying to conform to neurotypical social cues can be terribly disheartening for someone with autism. And some norms, like how we're taught to perform masculinity, can be damaging for everyone, no matter our identity.

Hello there! I am a therapist and a birth doula and I am accepting new therapy and doula clients. I work with a wide variety of people who have unique diagnoses, relational struggles, and personal life challenges. I am particularly interested in working with those going through large life transitions- life and identity transitions, professional challenges, family changes, loss, and grief. All of my therapy work is virtual! Reach out today and we can get started right away.

Cierra Townsend is a Ph.D. candidate in the Child, Family, and School Psychology program at the University of Denver. She received her B.A in Psychology and Women’s Studies at George Washington University and her M.A. in Early Child Special Education from Mills College. Her graduate training focused on equitable assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood and behavioral concerns. Cierra completed her advanced training at the Developmental Neuropsychology Clinic and her pre-doctoral internship at Denver Public Schools.

Has talk therapy not been enough? Do you feel the pain, anxiety, and hurt are stuck in the body? You are not alone. Trauma & loss can take all different forms and sit in our body & mind in a variety of uncomfortable ways. In counseling survivors of sex trafficking, I have encountered difficult stories & complex trauma. After working overseas, I also can understand how hard transitions, feeling out of place & grief are. I take a trauma-informed & holistic approach. This means incorporating the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of you while understanding the impact of the past.

I strive to empower clients to experience true vitality, freedom, acceptance, and autonomy. I take a client-centered, holistic, integrative approach to therapy. I believe that my clients should be the experts of their own health, and I serve as a guide to overcome trauma, abuse, stressors, and life-transitions by building self-awareness and inner-strength. Inclusivity, community, and social justice are strongly represented in my practice. I will meet you where you are at on your journey and co-create achievable and measurable wellness goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Dyslexia and other learning disabilities, intellectual and executive functioning, developmental challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. My clinical work is grounded in evidence-based research and employs a primarily cognitive-behavioral approach to assessment and therapy. I also collaborate with families in developing and sustaining educational and treatment plans focused on supporting the academic, cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of children and teenagers. Plans can include individual and/or family therapy, as well as consultation with school teams and health professionals.

Is your child verbally and physically aggressive that it is impossible to go out to even a store or you dread their teachers reporting their "behaviors" at school? Are you worried that your child is too shy to engage in positive friendship and activities? Parenting can be very challenging at times, and I am here to listen, understand, and create treatment plan that are unique and meaningful for your child and your family. I believe (& witnessed!) children thrive despite trauma and life challenges with consistent supportive caregiving!!!

Mixed emotions. Difficulty regulating your feelings and thoughts. Wondering how your life ended up like this? Being curious about your life and how to change it is the first step in your mental health journey.

Are you feeling stuck? Wanting to have more authentic relationships or strengthen your current relationship? Desiring a more loving and compassionate relationship with yourself? Needing to process past trauma or difficult experiences? Struggling with anxiety and depression? I can help. Life is hard and we can often find ourselves just going through the motions and maintaining the status quo. I invite you to reimagine something different.

If your teen is approaching crisis, you are scared, or at your wits end, an in-home family intensive will help your family return to calm. Intensives compress 6 months of weekly family therapy into a few days and provide a deeper and more cohesive result. We have time to explore, understand, learn, and practice in real-time, without a stopwatch. The decision to enter a family intensive may feel like a leap. It is a big commitment of time and resources yet will produce an exponential return on investment for your family and teen, call me at 214.915.0449.

Life can be challenging and inevitably ends up throwing us curve balls we don't expect or see coming. Because of life's intricacies, sometimes we need a space to come and sort them all out. It is my goal to provide that warm and open space for you. The space to come talk about and process the difficulties you are experiencing and feel heard in doing so. I would love to work alongside of you and collaborate in finding your strengths, learning new coping skills, and moving towards healing and a more fulfilled life.

Are you struggling to find the motivation or focus to get through daily tasks? Do you feel like you are going through life alone or unsure about who you are? Or do you simply just need someone to listen and talk to? If so, I am here to help you. I specialize in working with young adults, and adults with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, I also provide therapy for grief/loss, relationship issues, and self-acceptance.

You wish you could just relax, but all the responsibilities of modern life get in the way. It’s hard to feel hopeful when you’re always so drained. You may be fed up with the constant anxiety of trying to keep it all together, feeling alone trying to meet everyone’s expectations, or doubting that things will ever get better. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel happy. You’re ready to feel connection and love. Most of all, you’re ready to take back control of your life.

Is change on your horizon, or have you recently walked through fire? Are you grieving and in need of a place to let it go or celebrate it? Let's go play outside!

Relational conflict? Needing help navigating life's challenges? Depression, family conflict, divorce, infidelity, anxiety, school issues? Sick of leaving sessions and feeling as if no progress has been made? I have had the pleasure of helping those in transition for several years. I make it a priority to attend to each clients individual needs while also keeping up to date on the latest literature to best assist clients of various backgrounds who are experiencing interpersonal struggles. I specialize in assisting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families experiencing a variety of struggles.