Child Therapists in Longmont, CO
Getting help early is the key! Every child has a unique way of processing their environment and many need an extra boost at an early age.
School. Friendships. Play. Sleep. Family. These are the tasks of childhood. Often when our young children are struggling, we are told to wait, that they will grow out of it or that this phase will pass on its own. Unfortunately that can lead to older children who continue to struggle, only on a bigger stage. We are seeing school avoidance, irritability, isolation, and social difficulties starting at younger and younger ages.
Getting help early is the key! Every child has a unique way of processing their environment and many need an extra boost at an early age.
School. Friendships. Play. Sleep. Family. These are the tasks of childhood. Often when our young children are struggling, we are told to wait, that they will grow out of it or that this phase will pass on its own. Unfortunately that can lead to older children who continue to struggle, only on a bigger stage. We are seeing school avoidance, irritability, isolation, and social difficulties starting at younger and younger ages.
Whether it's a social, emotional, behavioral concern arising in your child or teen, or if your family seems to keep clashing and you want some insight into the patterns you've found you and your loved ones in, I believe we can work together to discover what's lying underneath, bring it into awareness, and promote the change each individual desires. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever, but to help you achieve your goals and support building skills and tools to use for the rest of your life. Each individual is unique, so I offer a range of therapeutic modalities based on where the client is at.
Whether it's a social, emotional, behavioral concern arising in your child or teen, or if your family seems to keep clashing and you want some insight into the patterns you've found you and your loved ones in, I believe we can work together to discover what's lying underneath, bring it into awareness, and promote the change each individual desires. My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever, but to help you achieve your goals and support building skills and tools to use for the rest of your life. Each individual is unique, so I offer a range of therapeutic modalities based on where the client is at.
As with many siblings that come from a family with a special needs child, Cathie has gained a lifetime of experience relevant to behavior therapy. For several years in Montana and Washington, she worked in SpEd classrooms including ones focused on children with autism and their intensive communication development needs. Her career in ABA has included roles from Behavior Interventionist all the way to Clinical Director of one of Colorado's largest center-based behavior therapy practices. She has a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology, a Master's in Education, and a Post-Graduate credential in Applied Behavior Analysis.
As with many siblings that come from a family with a special needs child, Cathie has gained a lifetime of experience relevant to behavior therapy. For several years in Montana and Washington, she worked in SpEd classrooms including ones focused on children with autism and their intensive communication development needs. Her career in ABA has included roles from Behavior Interventionist all the way to Clinical Director of one of Colorado's largest center-based behavior therapy practices. She has a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology, a Master's in Education, and a Post-Graduate credential in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Lauren Forsythe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
I see clients of all ages; however, my main experience is working with adolescents and children.
My approach looks at people holistically concentrating on the interactions between thoughts, emotions, physical wellness, and spirituality. I do not have a cookie cutter approach and understand that life and individuals are complex. The relationship between therapist and client is the driving force for change; therefore my number one goal is to build a strong and supportive alliance. I use play therapy with children and expressive therapies (art and creative writing) with clients of all ages. I enjoy working in creative ways with clients when it is a good fit.
I see clients of all ages; however, my main experience is working with adolescents and children.
My approach looks at people holistically concentrating on the interactions between thoughts, emotions, physical wellness, and spirituality. I do not have a cookie cutter approach and understand that life and individuals are complex. The relationship between therapist and client is the driving force for change; therefore my number one goal is to build a strong and supportive alliance. I use play therapy with children and expressive therapies (art and creative writing) with clients of all ages. I enjoy working in creative ways with clients when it is a good fit.
Mariah Hofmeister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501 (Online Only)
I have worked with a variety of populations, but specialize in working with perinatal mothers and families with young children, as well as children and teens.
Hello! Did you just have a baby, or have a toddler or preschooler at home and feel totally overwhelmed and/or anxious? Is being a parent a lot harder than you expected? I agree, it is the hardest thing I've ever done! I love supporting parents. I have experience and a huge passion for working with postpartum parents as well as those with young children (biological, foster, and adoptive). I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and a variety of parenting challenges. I have training and experience in maternal mental health, somatic therapy, attachment, trauma, mind-body connections, nature, play, and cognitive/behavior therapies.
I have worked with a variety of populations, but specialize in working with perinatal mothers and families with young children, as well as children and teens.
Hello! Did you just have a baby, or have a toddler or preschooler at home and feel totally overwhelmed and/or anxious? Is being a parent a lot harder than you expected? I agree, it is the hardest thing I've ever done! I love supporting parents. I have experience and a huge passion for working with postpartum parents as well as those with young children (biological, foster, and adoptive). I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and a variety of parenting challenges. I have training and experience in maternal mental health, somatic therapy, attachment, trauma, mind-body connections, nature, play, and cognitive/behavior therapies.
Brie Anderson, Passages Counseling LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
I am a Child and Family Therapist, specializing in emotional issues (grief, anxiety, anger), attachment disorders, trauma and adoption. My approach is a unique blend of compassion and humor coupled with the latest research in neuroscience and child development. I have worked with children in a variety of settings both in/out of the United States including mental health centers, residential facilities, schools and in-home. I am a dedicated practitioner with over 10 years experience supporting children and families find resiliency, empowerment and hope during difficult times. Call today for a FREE consultation!
I am a Child and Family Therapist, specializing in emotional issues (grief, anxiety, anger), attachment disorders, trauma and adoption. My approach is a unique blend of compassion and humor coupled with the latest research in neuroscience and child development. I have worked with children in a variety of settings both in/out of the United States including mental health centers, residential facilities, schools and in-home. I am a dedicated practitioner with over 10 years experience supporting children and families find resiliency, empowerment and hope during difficult times. Call today for a FREE consultation!
Avocet Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80504
I provide home-based counseling services that are individualized to meet the specific needs of your child. Using evidence-based techniques, I help children and parents learn specific strategies to overcome behaviors such as hitting, yelling, tantrums, adjustment issues, peer difficulties, and fears related to school. I am passionate about partnering with families to develop effective solutions that enable children to be successful throughout all areas of their lives.
I provide home-based counseling services that are individualized to meet the specific needs of your child. Using evidence-based techniques, I help children and parents learn specific strategies to overcome behaviors such as hitting, yelling, tantrums, adjustment issues, peer difficulties, and fears related to school. I am passionate about partnering with families to develop effective solutions that enable children to be successful throughout all areas of their lives.
Krupnick Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
My background includes working with children, teens and adults who are at-risk, special needs, and neurodivergent in a variety of settings.
My focus as an integrative art therapist and counselor is on holistic well-being. I believe all of us have the potential to be whole and healthy. Even though our thoughts and feelings about life’s experiences and challenges may have impacted our mental health and well-being, they are still inside of us, waiting to be rediscovered. My goal is to support you in using your inner resources to successfully move forward in a meaningful way. One way to do this is through art therapy, which is fun and engaging, and requires no artistic skills. It combines art-making and creativity with psychotherapy to encourage greater self-awareness and
My background includes working with children, teens and adults who are at-risk, special needs, and neurodivergent in a variety of settings.
My focus as an integrative art therapist and counselor is on holistic well-being. I believe all of us have the potential to be whole and healthy. Even though our thoughts and feelings about life’s experiences and challenges may have impacted our mental health and well-being, they are still inside of us, waiting to be rediscovered. My goal is to support you in using your inner resources to successfully move forward in a meaningful way. One way to do this is through art therapy, which is fun and engaging, and requires no artistic skills. It combines art-making and creativity with psychotherapy to encourage greater self-awareness and
Edward Mockus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80502 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My aim is to provide highest quality and evidence-based treatment to children, young adults, and families across a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Common challenges that I treat include depression, anxiety, anger/stress management, ADHD, coping skills, parent-child conflict, sibling conflict, adjustment difficulties, school-related challenges, and more. I offer a dedicated and individually tailored approach that eclectically embodies techniques consistent with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Behavioral Parent Training in a way that makes therapy inviting, supportive, satisfying, and in many cases fun!
My aim is to provide highest quality and evidence-based treatment to children, young adults, and families across a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Common challenges that I treat include depression, anxiety, anger/stress management, ADHD, coping skills, parent-child conflict, sibling conflict, adjustment difficulties, school-related challenges, and more. I offer a dedicated and individually tailored approach that eclectically embodies techniques consistent with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Behavioral Parent Training in a way that makes therapy inviting, supportive, satisfying, and in many cases fun!
Nancy Lee McGeown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
I have worked closely with families who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect for over 20 years.
Are you feeling stressed an anxious about your relationship? Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent? Are you fearful, not knowing what to do next? I will give you support and compassion in a safe nonjudgemental setting. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, or have ADHD. I do individual and family therapy and choose an eclectic therapeutic style to match clinical methods with each client's particular need. I am comfortable with faith as an integral foundation if the client chooses to include this in the therapy process.
I have worked closely with families who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect for over 20 years.
Are you feeling stressed an anxious about your relationship? Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent? Are you fearful, not knowing what to do next? I will give you support and compassion in a safe nonjudgemental setting. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, or have ADHD. I do individual and family therapy and choose an eclectic therapeutic style to match clinical methods with each client's particular need. I am comfortable with faith as an integral foundation if the client chooses to include this in the therapy process.
Some of the challenges I've successfully helped my clients with include:
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood disorders (both adult and children)
Parenting Challenges - challenging children, childhood disorders, Bi-polar, Asperger's, ADHA, trauma, and developmental transitions.
If you're reading this right now, it's likely you or a loved one are facing challenges, considering changes, or need direction.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 13 years, I've learned two things. First, everyone wants and deserves to live happily ever after. Second, living happily ever isn't easy and, sometimes, requires professional help.
I believe in happily ever after. My practice is devoted to helping adults, children, families, and couples discover and use their talents and strengths to find and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Some of the challenges I've successfully helped my clients with include:
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood disorders (both adult and children)
Parenting Challenges - challenging children, childhood disorders, Bi-polar, Asperger's, ADHA, trauma, and developmental transitions.
If you're reading this right now, it's likely you or a loved one are facing challenges, considering changes, or need direction.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 13 years, I've learned two things. First, everyone wants and deserves to live happily ever after. Second, living happily ever isn't easy and, sometimes, requires professional help.
I believe in happily ever after. My practice is devoted to helping adults, children, families, and couples discover and use their talents and strengths to find and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
Waitlist for new clients
As a counselor and a person, I am heartfelt, playful, and energetic. I love incorporating the mind-body connection into my clinical work, and I love conducting therapy in unique spaces, including my farmhouse office and the acreage surrounding it. While I use play therapy with my child clients, I believe that incorporating playfulness and creativity into working with adolescents and adults can be helpful to communication, wellness, and healing. It is my deepest passion to journey with my clients as they grow, and to celebrate them as they move into ways of being, living, and loving that align with their heart’s deepest values!
As a counselor and a person, I am heartfelt, playful, and energetic. I love incorporating the mind-body connection into my clinical work, and I love conducting therapy in unique spaces, including my farmhouse office and the acreage surrounding it. While I use play therapy with my child clients, I believe that incorporating playfulness and creativity into working with adolescents and adults can be helpful to communication, wellness, and healing. It is my deepest passion to journey with my clients as they grow, and to celebrate them as they move into ways of being, living, and loving that align with their heart’s deepest values!
Sara Roberts-Gaines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
I operate from an attachment based perspective incorporating aspects of child development, neurodevelopment, play and art.
Accepting New Clients! There are times in our lives where we recognize we need things to change or just need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I specialize in working with children and adults who are seeking services for depression, anxiety, trauma and high stress experiences, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, and family relationship concerns. I also have experience and training working with nuerodivergent clients (ADHD, Autistic, Developmental Disorders, TBI, and birth trauma) and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I operate from an attachment based perspective incorporating aspects of child development, neurodevelopment, play and art.
Accepting New Clients! There are times in our lives where we recognize we need things to change or just need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I specialize in working with children and adults who are seeking services for depression, anxiety, trauma and high stress experiences, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, and family relationship concerns. I also have experience and training working with nuerodivergent clients (ADHD, Autistic, Developmental Disorders, TBI, and birth trauma) and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I am Certified Synergetic Play therapist who loves helping children and parents find relief from the daily struggles. Having difficulties at school, emotional dysregulation, anger outburst, nighttime fears and anxiety, and lack of connection are just some of the issues that children I work with are dealing with. Through weekly sessions and parent check-ins I offer insights and real time regulation experiences that help clients build new neural pathways in their brain and bring about lasting change which fosters resiliency and healthy growth.
I am Certified Synergetic Play therapist who loves helping children and parents find relief from the daily struggles. Having difficulties at school, emotional dysregulation, anger outburst, nighttime fears and anxiety, and lack of connection are just some of the issues that children I work with are dealing with. Through weekly sessions and parent check-ins I offer insights and real time regulation experiences that help clients build new neural pathways in their brain and bring about lasting change which fosters resiliency and healthy growth.
Jordan White, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
My passion, since I was a child, has always been with working with people of all ages, and helping them form healthy relationships with themselves and others. While I have spent years working with emotionally challenged children, tired and exhausted parents, at risk teenagers in both the UK as well as in the US, my goal is to continue providing supportive and therapeutic approaches while also teaching skills and strategies to deal with pressure and stressful situations in life.
My passion, since I was a child, has always been with working with people of all ages, and helping them form healthy relationships with themselves and others. While I have spent years working with emotionally challenged children, tired and exhausted parents, at risk teenagers in both the UK as well as in the US, my goal is to continue providing supportive and therapeutic approaches while also teaching skills and strategies to deal with pressure and stressful situations in life.
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/divorce).
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/divorce).
Supporting children to develop awareness & thrive. I support children & their parents develop an understanding around what is creating and maintaining challenges; and, bring more regulation and less stress to everyday living. My work is influenced by current research on play therapy, neurobiology, attachment and the mind body connection. I am also a registered Yoga Teacher, and incorporate Eastern approaches into treatment such as yoga, meditation & sensory awareness practices.
Supporting children to develop awareness & thrive. I support children & their parents develop an understanding around what is creating and maintaining challenges; and, bring more regulation and less stress to everyday living. My work is influenced by current research on play therapy, neurobiology, attachment and the mind body connection. I am also a registered Yoga Teacher, and incorporate Eastern approaches into treatment such as yoga, meditation & sensory awareness practices.
I am hear to tell you that your child is a world changer, full of deep wisdom.
Is your kiddo lacking confidence, overwhelmed by their emotions, yet you know deep inside there is a magical human just waiting to be discovered? I work with children who are highly intellectual, empathic, and feeling beings who oftentimes have been targeted by schools, peers, and teachers as being the "problem." The truth is they are not the problem and you know this, but yet their everyday functioning is being hindered. Getting to school or having play dates often seems like more of a challenge for you than the other families you know.
I am hear to tell you that your child is a world changer, full of deep wisdom.
Is your kiddo lacking confidence, overwhelmed by their emotions, yet you know deep inside there is a magical human just waiting to be discovered? I work with children who are highly intellectual, empathic, and feeling beings who oftentimes have been targeted by schools, peers, and teachers as being the "problem." The truth is they are not the problem and you know this, but yet their everyday functioning is being hindered. Getting to school or having play dates often seems like more of a challenge for you than the other families you know.
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
Maribeth Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
Is your child or teenager angry, irritable, agitated, tearful? Worried, moody, emotional? Having difficulty expressing feelings and communicating? Unable to focus, can't sit still? Are you looking for practical parenting or personal skills or wondering how to enhance communication and relationships in your family? Or experiencing distressing symptoms from traumatic experience(s)? If so, I can help! I specialize in identifying, creating strategies for, and clearing emotional and behavioral patterns in children, teens, and adults. I create personalized, practical strategies for children and teens and assist parents in creating family dynamics that balance the needs of all family members.
Is your child or teenager angry, irritable, agitated, tearful? Worried, moody, emotional? Having difficulty expressing feelings and communicating? Unable to focus, can't sit still? Are you looking for practical parenting or personal skills or wondering how to enhance communication and relationships in your family? Or experiencing distressing symptoms from traumatic experience(s)? If so, I can help! I specialize in identifying, creating strategies for, and clearing emotional and behavioral patterns in children, teens, and adults. I create personalized, practical strategies for children and teens and assist parents in creating family dynamics that balance the needs of all family members.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Longmont, 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 Longmont 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 Longmont 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.