Therapists in Westminster, CO
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Hishara is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples from diverse cultures. She uses a holistic, client-centered, cultural-oriented and strength-based perspective in her work. Hishara will also engage in animal assisted therapy with her "official" side-kick Lava, when it is therapeutically appropriate. She treats a wide range of individual and relational issues, meets people where they're at in their journey towards healing and works within their reality to help them recognize and build on their own strengths to face and overcome challenges.
Hishara is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples from diverse cultures. She uses a holistic, client-centered, cultural-oriented and strength-based perspective in her work. Hishara will also engage in animal assisted therapy with her "official" side-kick Lava, when it is therapeutically appropriate. She treats a wide range of individual and relational issues, meets people where they're at in their journey towards healing and works within their reality to help them recognize and build on their own strengths to face and overcome challenges.
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Stephany Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA, LMFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80030
The moment I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist was during my first psychology course in high school. This course sparked my interest in counseling, specifically with couples and families. A core value of mine is how important relationships are with the world, our families, and ourselves. Learning about the developmental stages inspired me to focus on the importance of relationships. Relationships are fundamental to a child's upbringing, not just to children but at all stages of life, starting with childhood, leading to adolescence, and though adulthood.
The moment I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist was during my first psychology course in high school. This course sparked my interest in counseling, specifically with couples and families. A core value of mine is how important relationships are with the world, our families, and ourselves. Learning about the developmental stages inspired me to focus on the importance of relationships. Relationships are fundamental to a child's upbringing, not just to children but at all stages of life, starting with childhood, leading to adolescence, and though adulthood.
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I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate.
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help others. Active listening, being empathetic, and showing compassion for others during tough times has always come naturally to me. I strive to bring these natural strengths, as well as the tools I have learned throughout my time as a student, to give the best possible care to each of my clients/families/couples. I believe that a client should be able to leave each therapy session with a greater understanding and self-awareness of how they can navigate through their lives.
I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate.
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help others. Active listening, being empathetic, and showing compassion for others during tough times has always come naturally to me. I strive to bring these natural strengths, as well as the tools I have learned throughout my time as a student, to give the best possible care to each of my clients/families/couples. I believe that a client should be able to leave each therapy session with a greater understanding and self-awareness of how they can navigate through their lives.
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Clara Larsen
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFT-C
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
I have training in play therapy, geek therapy, and Gottman's Marriage counseling.
I see people as complete entities rather than isolated symptoms or problems. With a deep belief in the connection of mind, body, and spirit, my practice is rooted in the understanding that true healing occurs when all aspects of a person are accepted and nurtured. By collaboratively setting clear and achievable goals, I empower my clients to navigate their challenges with purpose and resilience, fostering growth and transformation. Through compassion, insight, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to guide individuals toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, and fulfillment on their journey toward emotional and mental health.
I have training in play therapy, geek therapy, and Gottman's Marriage counseling.
I see people as complete entities rather than isolated symptoms or problems. With a deep belief in the connection of mind, body, and spirit, my practice is rooted in the understanding that true healing occurs when all aspects of a person are accepted and nurtured. By collaboratively setting clear and achievable goals, I empower my clients to navigate their challenges with purpose and resilience, fostering growth and transformation. Through compassion, insight, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to guide individuals toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, and fulfillment on their journey toward emotional and mental health.
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Elevated Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80023
Providing individual psychotherapy and counseling services, as well as group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and therapy for kids and teens. Beginning with a foundation in men's mental health, we have expanded to provide exceptional therapy for all genders, orientations and walks of life. Whether you're looking for individual therapy to address long standing childhood traumas, community support in a men's group, or couples counseling to save your marriage, we can help! You're not just a number, we are NOT corporate mental health and you deserve a better experience with therapy!
Providing individual psychotherapy and counseling services, as well as group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and therapy for kids and teens. Beginning with a foundation in men's mental health, we have expanded to provide exceptional therapy for all genders, orientations and walks of life. Whether you're looking for individual therapy to address long standing childhood traumas, community support in a men's group, or couples counseling to save your marriage, we can help! You're not just a number, we are NOT corporate mental health and you deserve a better experience with therapy!
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Erica Rutherford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80030
Parenting a child who is struggling can often feel like navigating a stormy sea with no clear direction. If you’ve found yourself exhausted, frustrated, or at a loss despite your best efforts, please know that you are not alone. I see you and the immense dedication you have to your child's well-being. As both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in play therapy and a fellow parent, I am here to offer not only my expertise but also a compassionate partnership on your journey.
Parenting a child who is struggling can often feel like navigating a stormy sea with no clear direction. If you’ve found yourself exhausted, frustrated, or at a loss despite your best efforts, please know that you are not alone. I see you and the immense dedication you have to your child's well-being. As both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in play therapy and a fellow parent, I am here to offer not only my expertise but also a compassionate partnership on your journey.
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Misty White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping or struggling with relationships? Many symptoms can be caused by everyday life experiences or a lifetime of challenging situations. I provide services to help decrease and/or relieve the intensity of emotional dysregulation. With over 20 years of experience and years of education, I can provide support from past trauma or current trauma you may have experience. Those traumas may include; early childhood, sexual abuse/physical/religious/medical/birthing or anything that causes emotional disturbance. Working together, healing can happen.
Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping or struggling with relationships? Many symptoms can be caused by everyday life experiences or a lifetime of challenging situations. I provide services to help decrease and/or relieve the intensity of emotional dysregulation. With over 20 years of experience and years of education, I can provide support from past trauma or current trauma you may have experience. Those traumas may include; early childhood, sexual abuse/physical/religious/medical/birthing or anything that causes emotional disturbance. Working together, healing can happen.
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
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Kimberly Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031 (Online Only)
Kim specializes in working with couples and families using a client-centered approach. Kim tailors therapy based on the client’s needs and can offer emotionally-focused therapy, solution-focused strategies, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Kim specializes in working with couples and families using a client-centered approach. Kim tailors therapy based on the client’s needs and can offer emotionally-focused therapy, solution-focused strategies, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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VitalCare Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, R-ATR, RPT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
VitalCare offers a diverse group of clinicians ready to help you move toward growth, balance, and fulfillment. Therapists tailor their approach to your short and long-term goals. They will help you find your strengths and use them to work with the obstacles, challenges, pain, and fear that may have led you to therapy. To learn more about VitalCare and our therapists, visit our website - https://vitalcare.us/meet-the-team/
VitalCare offers a diverse group of clinicians ready to help you move toward growth, balance, and fulfillment. Therapists tailor their approach to your short and long-term goals. They will help you find your strengths and use them to work with the obstacles, challenges, pain, and fear that may have led you to therapy. To learn more about VitalCare and our therapists, visit our website - https://vitalcare.us/meet-the-team/
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Kathy Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80234
Therapy works best when personal stories are heard, and individuals and families construct their own meaning. Through a variety of treatment models like CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma informed models, we work together to identify challenges and to navigate a path that feels healthier. I bring experience working with a broad range of clients from childhood through the lifespan; specializing in complex trauma and helping people navigate transitions like caregiving, relationship changes and family coping and medical complexities that stress family systems.
Therapy works best when personal stories are heard, and individuals and families construct their own meaning. Through a variety of treatment models like CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma informed models, we work together to identify challenges and to navigate a path that feels healthier. I bring experience working with a broad range of clients from childhood through the lifespan; specializing in complex trauma and helping people navigate transitions like caregiving, relationship changes and family coping and medical complexities that stress family systems.
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Tiffani Nowak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80234
You woke up again only to realize your person is gone. Just like that. They are no longer here. Is it even possible to go on without them? The ache in your chest is too much to bear. The tears either won’t stop flowing or they don’t even come. It feels like you’re stuck in a rip current. You see the shore, find some relief, and then the wave slaps you in the face and again you are being dragged under. It’s unfair. It’s gut-wrenching. It just SUCKS! Life doesn’t have the same excitement it once did, and you wonder if it ever will again.
You woke up again only to realize your person is gone. Just like that. They are no longer here. Is it even possible to go on without them? The ache in your chest is too much to bear. The tears either won’t stop flowing or they don’t even come. It feels like you’re stuck in a rip current. You see the shore, find some relief, and then the wave slaps you in the face and again you are being dragged under. It’s unfair. It’s gut-wrenching. It just SUCKS! Life doesn’t have the same excitement it once did, and you wonder if it ever will again.
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Kristina Works
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80030
I can help those seeking child and play therapy. I love working with families grappling with a child who exhibits the following: intense angry outbursts, impulsivity, high sensitivity, strong-willed or anxious. These families are actively seeking strategies to manage and understand their child's challenging behaviors while fostering a deeper emotional connection. They value a therapeutic approach that not only addresses behavioral issues but also enhances family dynamics and communication. By engaging in play therapy, they hope to gain insights into their child’s emotional world and develop effective tools for support and guidance.
I can help those seeking child and play therapy. I love working with families grappling with a child who exhibits the following: intense angry outbursts, impulsivity, high sensitivity, strong-willed or anxious. These families are actively seeking strategies to manage and understand their child's challenging behaviors while fostering a deeper emotional connection. They value a therapeutic approach that not only addresses behavioral issues but also enhances family dynamics and communication. By engaging in play therapy, they hope to gain insights into their child’s emotional world and develop effective tools for support and guidance.
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Lindsey Dawson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate? Does it feel like your talks go nowhere and you are talking in circles? Have you lost that spark in your relationship? Are you a parent who has lost connection with your teenager or child? Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? I decided to be a couple and family therapist because I know how hard relationships can be and that sometimes we need a little help. There is no shame in asking for help. We are not born with a roadmap on how to navigate troubled relationships and family. I believe all people are capable of meaningful and transformational change. Let me help.
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate? Does it feel like your talks go nowhere and you are talking in circles? Have you lost that spark in your relationship? Are you a parent who has lost connection with your teenager or child? Do you feel lost and overwhelmed? I decided to be a couple and family therapist because I know how hard relationships can be and that sometimes we need a little help. There is no shame in asking for help. We are not born with a roadmap on how to navigate troubled relationships and family. I believe all people are capable of meaningful and transformational change. Let me help.
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Trapped inside a life of depression and anxiety that doesn’t seem to have any escape? You find that your energy and motivation for life has diminished. You feel isolated and alone even though you have family and friends close to you. The voice you thought you had seems as though no one really hears it. You feel as though you are being ignored. Wanting to emerge from this life of torment as an empowered hopeful person is now your priority. The question is, where do you start in order to achieve this feat?
Trapped inside a life of depression and anxiety that doesn’t seem to have any escape? You find that your energy and motivation for life has diminished. You feel isolated and alone even though you have family and friends close to you. The voice you thought you had seems as though no one really hears it. You feel as though you are being ignored. Wanting to emerge from this life of torment as an empowered hopeful person is now your priority. The question is, where do you start in order to achieve this feat?
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I use both art and talk therapy to treat children, adolescents, adults and families with relational struggles, mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, grief and more. I am an art therapist, often inviting my clients to drop into their body in order to move further from the busy mind. I believe that growth comes from the commitment to the therapeutic process. In family work I specialize in high-conflict divorce and co-parenting. My focus is on helping parents support their children best in the process of divorce and post divorce reality.
I use both art and talk therapy to treat children, adolescents, adults and families with relational struggles, mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, grief and more. I am an art therapist, often inviting my clients to drop into their body in order to move further from the busy mind. I believe that growth comes from the commitment to the therapeutic process. In family work I specialize in high-conflict divorce and co-parenting. My focus is on helping parents support their children best in the process of divorce and post divorce reality.
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
At KidStuff Child & Family Counseling we specialize in guiding children, families, and adults through all of life's "stuff" - from everyday hurdles to complex issues. Our mission is to enhance overall wellness through creative, compassionate, and multiculturally competent mental health services. Our amazing team of therapists create a collaborative, tailored experience to address your unique needs, and offer a warm, supportive environment for your healing journey. We accept Medicaid, commercial insurance, and offer affordable cash-pay options. In-person and virtual sessions are available.
At KidStuff Child & Family Counseling we specialize in guiding children, families, and adults through all of life's "stuff" - from everyday hurdles to complex issues. Our mission is to enhance overall wellness through creative, compassionate, and multiculturally competent mental health services. Our amazing team of therapists create a collaborative, tailored experience to address your unique needs, and offer a warm, supportive environment for your healing journey. We accept Medicaid, commercial insurance, and offer affordable cash-pay options. In-person and virtual sessions are available.
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The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, MT-BC, LMT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, LLC specializes in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents and families in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We focus on helping families identify goals to improve their quality of life and make sustainable change. At The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, we support the CLLI, CES, SLS & CHRP Waivers along with Medicaid/CHP+ and Anthem.
The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, LLC specializes in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents and families in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We focus on helping families identify goals to improve their quality of life and make sustainable change. At The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, we support the CLLI, CES, SLS & CHRP Waivers along with Medicaid/CHP+ and Anthem.
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Life's Hope Therapeutic Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPP
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80030
Welcome to Life's Hope Therapeutic Services PLLC, your sanctuary for trauma-informed care, founded in 2014 to address the pressing need for mental health services among Medicaid and private insurance recipients in Colorado. Recognizing the limited options available to this community, we're committed to bridging this gap in healthcare. Rest assured, if you're a Colorado Medicaid client, you've found your haven here. Our team of counselors are seasoned professionals with rich experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Choose Life's Hope and take a step toward wellness and balance.
Welcome to Life's Hope Therapeutic Services PLLC, your sanctuary for trauma-informed care, founded in 2014 to address the pressing need for mental health services among Medicaid and private insurance recipients in Colorado. Recognizing the limited options available to this community, we're committed to bridging this gap in healthcare. Rest assured, if you're a Colorado Medicaid client, you've found your haven here. Our team of counselors are seasoned professionals with rich experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Choose Life's Hope and take a step toward wellness and balance.
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Anyone who is at the point of accepting help has an innate wisdom into their own healing. By the time you find me, I know you are ready to change. I believe you know best and I will be here to guide you in the direction you want to go. I work with clients who are struggling with major life transitions, anxiety/perfectionism, parenting/family struggles, spirituality, feminine awakening, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I work with adults and children, but in different capacities. For minors, I provide 50-minute art therapy sessions. For adults, I provide a combination of coaching and art therapy, each session is 1-2 hrs.
Anyone who is at the point of accepting help has an innate wisdom into their own healing. By the time you find me, I know you are ready to change. I believe you know best and I will be here to guide you in the direction you want to go. I work with clients who are struggling with major life transitions, anxiety/perfectionism, parenting/family struggles, spirituality, feminine awakening, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I work with adults and children, but in different capacities. For minors, I provide 50-minute art therapy sessions. For adults, I provide a combination of coaching and art therapy, each session is 1-2 hrs.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.