Therapists in Denver, CO
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Jessica Ulibarri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
My straightforward approach allows me to present in an honest way to encourage others to do the same in their journeys. I focus on recognizing patterns of behaviors, then working to understand and alter those perceptions and behaviors to allow for healthy connections and growth.
My straightforward approach allows me to present in an honest way to encourage others to do the same in their journeys. I focus on recognizing patterns of behaviors, then working to understand and alter those perceptions and behaviors to allow for healthy connections and growth.
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Maddy Bollinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
I prioritize striking a balance between thoughtfulness and intentionality, while allowing space for ease and flow. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are interested in exploring identity development, interpersonal relationship issues, and life transitions. You might be struggling in the most important relationships in your life, or trying to find a way out of feeling stagnant. Perhaps it's been confusing to be you lately, and you want to explore different parts of yourself. Through creating a safe and strong connection, we can be curious about these things together.
I prioritize striking a balance between thoughtfulness and intentionality, while allowing space for ease and flow. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are interested in exploring identity development, interpersonal relationship issues, and life transitions. You might be struggling in the most important relationships in your life, or trying to find a way out of feeling stagnant. Perhaps it's been confusing to be you lately, and you want to explore different parts of yourself. Through creating a safe and strong connection, we can be curious about these things together.
![Photo of Meghan Hennessy, LCSWC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/394a0c43-3810-4f87-8792-ffd11421689e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Meghan Hennessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80223 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to deal with the overwhelming task of being alive? Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, confusing and incredibly anxiety provoking. If you struggle to get through the day to day, it is likely that you are dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I specialize in helping individuals heal trauma and anxiety by way of the body, otherwise known as somatic therapy. If you are looking to heal and regulate your nervous system, look no further. I am here to support you as we move your nervous system back into regulation so that you feel a greater sense of ease, flow and joy in your life.
Do you struggle to deal with the overwhelming task of being alive? Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, confusing and incredibly anxiety provoking. If you struggle to get through the day to day, it is likely that you are dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I specialize in helping individuals heal trauma and anxiety by way of the body, otherwise known as somatic therapy. If you are looking to heal and regulate your nervous system, look no further. I am here to support you as we move your nervous system back into regulation so that you feel a greater sense of ease, flow and joy in your life.
![Photo of Regina Hopkins, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d7c5dd4b-cfca-4b53-b696-22f2d9978d05/3/320x400.jpeg)
Regina Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with navigating a complex or “toxic” relationship? Despite advice to leave, you feel unable to make a decision? Through exploring past family patterns and attachment styles we’ll illuminate the barriers blocking your relationship growth. I equip clients with new communication tools, incorporating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and help clients tune into their own inner voice (using Somatic mind/body work). We experientially practice these skills together in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Additionally, I am an experienced career counselor and guide clients through career transitions and finding fulfillment.
Are you struggling with navigating a complex or “toxic” relationship? Despite advice to leave, you feel unable to make a decision? Through exploring past family patterns and attachment styles we’ll illuminate the barriers blocking your relationship growth. I equip clients with new communication tools, incorporating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and help clients tune into their own inner voice (using Somatic mind/body work). We experientially practice these skills together in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Additionally, I am an experienced career counselor and guide clients through career transitions and finding fulfillment.
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Dr. Jessica Torres is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed pre-doctoral training in assessment, therapy, pediatric primary care, postpartum depression, and infant development through the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Colorado in Aurora. She completed an American Psychological Association accredited internship training program in child clinical and pediatric psychology through the Children’s Hospital of Orange County Pediatric Psychology Department in Orange, California.
Dr. Jessica Torres is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She completed pre-doctoral training in assessment, therapy, pediatric primary care, postpartum depression, and infant development through the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital of Colorado in Aurora. She completed an American Psychological Association accredited internship training program in child clinical and pediatric psychology through the Children’s Hospital of Orange County Pediatric Psychology Department in Orange, California.
![Photo of Lynn McGregor, MSW, LCSW, MFT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e63f265-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have built a specialized practice integrating my clinical skills and credentials with my broad life experiences in corporate communication and product management in a Fortune 500 Corporation, commercial design, teaching, and owning a small business. I focus on young professionals who are facing relationship, social, academic, mental health, and professional issues, to increase self-awareness and make better informed decisions. I counsel with parents of young adults who want to address issues of autonomy, accountability, finances, and boundaries. The goal is to reach a healthy balance of independence while remaining connected.
I have built a specialized practice integrating my clinical skills and credentials with my broad life experiences in corporate communication and product management in a Fortune 500 Corporation, commercial design, teaching, and owning a small business. I focus on young professionals who are facing relationship, social, academic, mental health, and professional issues, to increase self-awareness and make better informed decisions. I counsel with parents of young adults who want to address issues of autonomy, accountability, finances, and boundaries. The goal is to reach a healthy balance of independence while remaining connected.
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Kristsina Asimava
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Currently accepting new clients! I use solution-focused, strengths-based approach to help my clients to define a desirable change and move toward it. I work with a variety of issues and tailor the therapeutic process to my client's specific needs in order to achieve better results. I'm bilingual (English/Russian) and will be happy to provide counseling services to Russian-speaking individuals, couples, and families.
Currently accepting new clients! I use solution-focused, strengths-based approach to help my clients to define a desirable change and move toward it. I work with a variety of issues and tailor the therapeutic process to my client's specific needs in order to achieve better results. I'm bilingual (English/Russian) and will be happy to provide counseling services to Russian-speaking individuals, couples, and families.
![Photo of Brian Thomas, MA, KAP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/734f480d-1aef-4869-a02c-e98c92fde76b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that real change comes from creating a solution focused mindset based on accountability and hope that change is possible. I believe that our work together should be forward progress focused I will work to help you create a path towards becoming your best and most authentic self through committed action. This work will not only deepen your relationship with self but with those around you as you develop the tools necessary to communicate effectively, develop emotional intelligence and create deep lasting connections. I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy for adults and specialize in emotional and narcissistic abuse.
I believe that real change comes from creating a solution focused mindset based on accountability and hope that change is possible. I believe that our work together should be forward progress focused I will work to help you create a path towards becoming your best and most authentic self through committed action. This work will not only deepen your relationship with self but with those around you as you develop the tools necessary to communicate effectively, develop emotional intelligence and create deep lasting connections. I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy for adults and specialize in emotional and narcissistic abuse.
![Photo of Thanh Nguyen, MA, LPC, LAC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d700ec87-39b1-432e-90e9-637685e36c39/2/320x400.jpeg)
Thanh Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204 (Online Only)
Maybe anxiety, depression or trauma have recently been a barrier in your life and you want to be able to feel like "yourself" or feel more fulfilled. Or maybe these are issues that are a familiar part of your life for a quite a while and you're ready for the next step in your healing.
Maybe anxiety, depression or trauma have recently been a barrier in your life and you want to be able to feel like "yourself" or feel more fulfilled. Or maybe these are issues that are a familiar part of your life for a quite a while and you're ready for the next step in your healing.
![Photo of Kyli Day - CuraWest, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a7a4a4d0-24f0-44be-a401-b5718b44a268/1/320x400.jpeg)
At CuraWest we use utilize a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. CuraWest is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
At CuraWest we use utilize a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. CuraWest is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.
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I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore dating, relationship patterns, attachment, and trauma. I'm especially passionate in supporting the queer community. Together, we work to identify and examine recurring patterns with care and curiosity. In individual work, this can look like exploring your early experiences that informed your attachment style and connecting these patterns to the way you show up or abandon yourself today. In relationship therapy, we bring awareness to the dynamic between partners these individual experiences create to deepen connection, enhance vulnerability, and improve communication.
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![Photo of Brian Thomas - Swinton Counseling Group, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/864a0d6c-55ed-4374-bc60-16a978b58838/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one built on trust, empathy, and an understanding of the clients goals. Everyone has the power within themselves to discover and become the person they are truly meant to be. I gravitate toward a person-centered existential-humanistic approach. I work with my clients to help them reconnect with their most authentic self, find balance in their lives, and discover their higher purpose and calling.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one built on trust, empathy, and an understanding of the clients goals. Everyone has the power within themselves to discover and become the person they are truly meant to be. I gravitate toward a person-centered existential-humanistic approach. I work with my clients to help them reconnect with their most authentic self, find balance in their lives, and discover their higher purpose and calling.
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Bobbie Ann Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80224
Sometimes the strength you show is really hiding the shame and fear you are actually feeling. Difficult experiences in life like loss, grief, parenting, anxiety, depression or trauma might be why you need help, but giving yourself permission to ask feels overwhelming and impossible. Maybe you are the parent of a struggling child or adolescent who just cannot seem to find their way through anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are a teen wondering why life has to be so hard. Maybe the trauma of your past has taken up residence in your present. No matter what you are facing, You do not have to do it alone.
Sometimes the strength you show is really hiding the shame and fear you are actually feeling. Difficult experiences in life like loss, grief, parenting, anxiety, depression or trauma might be why you need help, but giving yourself permission to ask feels overwhelming and impossible. Maybe you are the parent of a struggling child or adolescent who just cannot seem to find their way through anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are a teen wondering why life has to be so hard. Maybe the trauma of your past has taken up residence in your present. No matter what you are facing, You do not have to do it alone.
![Photo of Bryce Giron Mathern, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/498bad62-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Bryce Giron Mathern
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
Waitlist for new clients
I support my clients in becoming their essential self. Much of the time they show up with childhood strategies, beliefs and inner woulds that limit them in their life and relationships. My goals are to help my clients become more regulated in their nervous systems, more resilient in handling life's challenges and more connected in their relationships. I do this by using the client's body to let them know what their nervous system is trying to tell them. I also help with specific skills each client can work on throughout the week.
I support my clients in becoming their essential self. Much of the time they show up with childhood strategies, beliefs and inner woulds that limit them in their life and relationships. My goals are to help my clients become more regulated in their nervous systems, more resilient in handling life's challenges and more connected in their relationships. I do this by using the client's body to let them know what their nervous system is trying to tell them. I also help with specific skills each client can work on throughout the week.
![Photo of Melody Didisse, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c04db511-9ca7-42b6-aa39-682f6fc8acc7/2/320x400.jpeg)
You will find me to be an authentic & direct therapist that will focus on your values & strengths to guide the therapy process. My philosophy is that therapy is the space to get into how & why what you’re trying to do differently isn't working, (because you probably already have enough people willing to tell you) what you should be doing with your life. I won’t promise that therapy will make the hard stuff in your life go away, but what I know it can do is help you find a way through the hard stuff with meaning & help build resilience.
You will find me to be an authentic & direct therapist that will focus on your values & strengths to guide the therapy process. My philosophy is that therapy is the space to get into how & why what you’re trying to do differently isn't working, (because you probably already have enough people willing to tell you) what you should be doing with your life. I won’t promise that therapy will make the hard stuff in your life go away, but what I know it can do is help you find a way through the hard stuff with meaning & help build resilience.
![Photo of Jessica Reilly, LCSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/120901d7-1198-40cd-939a-adbe77b933e1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jessica Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80231 (Online Only)
Jessica Reilly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy to adults with Anxiety, ADHD, and disordered eating. With knowledge of the complex interplay between ADHD, disordered eating, and distorted body image, treatment emphasis includes the exploration of the emotional relationship with food, body image, and self-acceptance. Often the myriad of symptoms experienced by her clients with ADHD are co-occuring with disordered eating when they seek therapy.
Jessica Reilly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy to adults with Anxiety, ADHD, and disordered eating. With knowledge of the complex interplay between ADHD, disordered eating, and distorted body image, treatment emphasis includes the exploration of the emotional relationship with food, body image, and self-acceptance. Often the myriad of symptoms experienced by her clients with ADHD are co-occuring with disordered eating when they seek therapy.
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I completed my doctoral training at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology and have over thirteen years of experience in private practice and five years post-graduate experience in outpatient clinics and medical settings. I am a generalist and work with adults from 18 to 100+.
I completed my doctoral training at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology and have over thirteen years of experience in private practice and five years post-graduate experience in outpatient clinics and medical settings. I am a generalist and work with adults from 18 to 100+.
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Rita Stevermer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
Not accepting new clients
In my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I specialize in providing therapeutic services to children ages 3-12, teen girls, and young adult women ages 18-30. I enjoy guiding clients in an opportunity to heal from pain, experience improved well-being and relationships, discover an inner peace and calm, optimize growth and development at school, work and home, or just feel more like themselves. I have experience and training in utilizing therapeutic tools uniquely within each age range to age-appropriately access growth and change.
In my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I specialize in providing therapeutic services to children ages 3-12, teen girls, and young adult women ages 18-30. I enjoy guiding clients in an opportunity to heal from pain, experience improved well-being and relationships, discover an inner peace and calm, optimize growth and development at school, work and home, or just feel more like themselves. I have experience and training in utilizing therapeutic tools uniquely within each age range to age-appropriately access growth and change.
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Hello! I’m a postdoctoral resident at Colorado Therapy and Assessment Center who seeks to not just help manage symptoms, but to promote wellness. I have experience in treating a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity development, chronic pain, career uncertainty, and life transitions. Having worked with adult clients from a variety of backgrounds, I aim to incorporate a culturally sensitive lens throughout my practice. In sessions, my approach implements behavioral interventions alongside empowerment, exploration of self, and establishing meaning in life.
Hello! I’m a postdoctoral resident at Colorado Therapy and Assessment Center who seeks to not just help manage symptoms, but to promote wellness. I have experience in treating a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity development, chronic pain, career uncertainty, and life transitions. Having worked with adult clients from a variety of backgrounds, I aim to incorporate a culturally sensitive lens throughout my practice. In sessions, my approach implements behavioral interventions alongside empowerment, exploration of self, and establishing meaning in life.
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I provide substance abuse & mental health life coaching. I help successful and ambitious people overcome their substance abuse & mental health challenges, so that they can achieve their life goals. Being a top archiver can be stressful. Consequently, many will self-medicate with drugs and or alcohol. If this sounds like you, feel free to reach out to me for a free 30-minute consultation.
I provide substance abuse & mental health life coaching. I help successful and ambitious people overcome their substance abuse & mental health challenges, so that they can achieve their life goals. Being a top archiver can be stressful. Consequently, many will self-medicate with drugs and or alcohol. If this sounds like you, feel free to reach out to me for a free 30-minute consultation.
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Number of Therapists in Denver, CO
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Denver, CO who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
65% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Denver, CO see their clients
63% | In Person and Online | |
37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Denver?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.