Therapists for college students near Denver, CO

My therapeutic emphasis is focused on creating a collaborative, open, safe, judgment-free, warm, and empathetic environment for clients. As we navigated through one of the most challenging years of a pandemic, I understand that you may feel as if there is a weight holding you down in life. If you’re looking for help improving your everyday life – or for a more tailored therapy experience – I believe you would be a great fit. I believe we all have an inner resilience toward life's challenges and sorrows, and by rediscovering that resilience, we can find new meaning and joy in our lives. Coronavirus has created a significant You are not alone. You are strong and together we will get through this. If you are seeking help identifying, utilizing and processing your emotions, I encourage you to contact me today. Together, we’ll work on increasing awareness of emotions, separating useful from hurtful emotions and using healthy emotions to guide action.

I strive to provide excellent care to my clients through a diverse set of modalities tailored to their needs. I look forward to working with you to meet your goals, whatever they might be.

I'm passionate about helping my clients move towards positive changes in their personal, professional and academic life while addressing the underlying issues such as past trauma, attachment and relationships wounds, childhood and family issues, ongoing stress and life challenges. I offer EMDR and talk therapy for individuals (18+) and couples. I widely use attachment focused and trauma informed approach in my treatment, as well as solution-focused approach. You will define a desirable change and we'll work on finding a way to make it happen while using your strengths, available resources and therapeutic support.

I use a holistic and intuitive counseling approach incorporating mind, body, and spirit to help clients develop ways to shine light into their lives. My practice addresses anxiety, self-worth, boundaries, relationship issues, spirituality, and for anyone adjusting to difficult changes (especially in our current pandemic). My passion is helping people to empower their lives so they can align with their own passion and purpose. I believe people have an inner guidance system that offers infinite possibilities. I provide a grounded, sacred energy during sessions that can help to connect with this wisdom. I enjoy using therapeutic techniques such as: inner child work, images, symbolism, dreamwork, energy work and expressive arts.

You might feel torn between what you want and what everyone else expects from you. You try to make the right choices, keep the peace, and be there for everyone, yet you are left feeling anxious, guilty, and unsure of your own needs. I work with women who feel stuck in relationships, career decisions, and life transitions, and who want to understand themselves more clearly and set healthier boundaries. My work is grounded in CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, strengths-based therapy, and Trauma Informed care. I pay close attention to the mind-body connection because it often reveals what words cannot. Our goal is to help you feel more like yourself, more confident in your decisions, and more connected to what you truly want. I show up with honesty, compassion, and a little humor. I will support you, challenge you, and call out the patterns that keep showing up so you can stay focused on what matters to you. If you want to talk and see if we are a good fit, click the website button to schedule a free consultation.

Do you find yourself feeling like your plate is overflowing? Are you spending a lot of your time worrying about things that are out of your control? What might it be like to live a life where you are present, calm, and don’t feel pulled in a million different directions every single day? I believe, together, we can help build this life you imagine. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Maybe you’ve dealt with stress and anxiety for as long as you can remember, or maybe it is something that has stemmed from a specific situation that recently occurred. Either way, I am here to support you and empower you to be able to better manage these concerns.

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in perinatal mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, developmental pediatrics, women's issues, and LGBTQ+ mental health . I work with people in all stages of life who are experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, frustration, and fatigue. Whether you're struggling with infertility, gender dysphoria and transitioning, postpartum depression, or the transition into motherhood, I'm here for you! I also offer ADHD coaching for those seeking additional support in addition to medication management I offer integrative psychiatric evaluations, medication management, holistic wellness coaching, and psychotherapy via Telehealth. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered on your journey. Let’s work together to help you thrive! I’m a therapist and prescriber who believes that good mental healthcare is just as important as physical healthcare. I specialize in working with women, children and minorities, and I want to help my clients lead healthier, happier lives.

Do your thoughts about food, exercise, or your body feel overwhelming? Do you try to control your weight as a way to feel some control over your life? Does the possibility of your body changing bring waves of guilt, shame, or fear? Are your personal standards so high that even simple tasks feel impossible? Are you constantly self-critical or on edge, with a mind that never seems quiet? If this resonates, I’m here to support you. Do your thoughts about food, exercise, or your body feel overwhelming? Do you try to control your weight as a way to feel some control over your life? Does the possibility of your body changing bring waves of guilt, shame, or fear? Are your personal standards so high that even simple tasks feel impossible? Are you constantly self-critical or on edge, with a mind that never seems quiet? If this resonates, I’m here to support you. Recovery from an eating disorder, anxiety, trauma, or depression can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it on your own. My work focuses on helping people heal their relationships with both their mind and body. Even if you feel like you’re the exception, it is possible to create a calmer, more meaningful life. I’m deeply passionate about guiding people through this process. Even if you’ve lost hope, I will hold it for you while offering a warm, non-judgmental space. I’ve seen my clients find strength in their hardest moments and achieve the lives they once thought impossible. If this description speaks to you, please reach out—I’d love to get to know you.

Dr. Tamarah Rodriguez is a retired ENT physician-turned-Psychotherapist. With more than 12 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor, she has helped hundreds of adults, couples, teens, and children navigate life's challenges. She specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Her expansive training in various treatment models allows her to provide assertive, targeted interventions. As a multicultural therapist, Dr. Rodriguez brings a unique perspective to her practice, focusing on compassionate, evidence-based care. Understanding the diversity and complexity inherent to us all, Dr. Rodriguez tailors each approach to help guide others to enjoy their lives to the fullest. Outside of work, Dr. Rodriguez is a Dressage rider, and horses are a big passion of hers. She enjoys family time, cooking and creating recipes, dancing to tropical music, and arts and crafts. As an islander, she loves the ocean, a good laugh, and sometimes doing nothing.

Stephanie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), who has been practicing since 2017. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduated from The University of North Texas with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie believes in meeting clients with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy from their first meeting to their last. She encourages clients to find their own voice, reconnect with their sense of meaning, and learn ways to feel grounded. Stephanie is a certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) therapist and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Her main areas of focus include existential issues, emotional health, and trauma/PTSD. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys being in nature, reading fiction and nonfiction, and experimenting with new recipes.

Mei Leff, PMHNP, LPC, is a compassionate mental health provider at LifeStance Health, dedicated to serving individuals throughout Colorado. She offers a holistic approach to mental health, centered on each patient's unique cultural and social background. Mei supports adults, teens, and adolescents through a blend of medication management, therapeutic interventions, and lifestyle guidance, empowering her clients to achieve a well-rounded state of mental well-being. Mei has a strong focus on cultural adjustment and trauma-related issues, understanding the significant role that life transitions and cultural changes can play in mental health. She is particularly passionate about working with clients facing challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and she tailors her care plans to each individual's needs.

Maria Esswein is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since August 2015. She graduated from The University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Master of Education in School Counseling. Maria believes in meeting client's where they're at, seeking to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and they strengths they already possess to proivde an individualized approach. Through establishing a strong alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully. Her main areas of focus include women's issues, grief/life adjustments, trauma, anxiety and depression. In her spare time, Maria enjoys being outside in nature, moving her body through mountain biking, hiking, weightlifting, running and kundalini yoga, spending time with friends and family who fill her heart, and exploring the depths of the spiritual being she is.

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults via telehealth. She believes in being client lead. She will aim to be your partner in the counseling experience and empower you to be the expert in your own life. In your work together, you'll address many different challenges including, but not limited to: setting boundaries in relationships or work; limiting negative self-talk; meeting self-improvement and personal growth goals; adjusting to life transitions like loss or caregiving; processing current and past traumas; and recovering from domestic abuse. You'll also receive support for healthy grieving, and learn skills and strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depression, all while feeling genuine empathy and support for your specific concerns. Sarah will tailor the techniques used to meet your unique needs and will encourage feedback from you about how you feel treatment is progressing. The modalities of treatment she uses include traditional talk therapy, Psychoeducation, Art Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Sarah graduated with her Master's from Naropa University in 2017.

Chris is a nationally certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Licensed in the state of Colorado. He has experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment and is a graduate of the CU Anschutz Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. Chris tries to meet patients where they're at and utilize shared decision-making to create a comprehensive treatment plan for mental health growth and recovery. He utilizes evidence-based medication treatment and therapeutic support while incorporating lifestyle and holistic treatments. In his spare time, Chris enjoys biking, gardening, snowboarding, spending time with family and hiking the mountains of Colorado. Chris is a nationally certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Licensed in the state of Colorado. He has experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment and is a graduate of the CU Anschutz Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. Chris tries to meet patients where they're at and utilize shared decision-making to create a comprehensive treatment plan for mental health growth and recovery. He utilizes evidence-based medication treatment and therapeutic support while incorporating lifestyle and holistic treatments. In his spare time, Chris enjoys biking, gardening, snowboarding, spending time with family and hiking the mountains of Colorado.

Hi, my name is Maci Luther, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders, including depression. I’m proud to work with adults, young adults, and children who are ready to navigate and overcome their mental health struggles, as well as with families and caregivers who are struggling to support a loved one affected by mental illness. Please reach out today for a compassionate partner in care. My therapeutic style is curious, collaborative, and warm, drawing on the most evidence-based practices, specifically Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Together, we create a treatment plan customized to you and your unique needs to ensure you always feel seen, heard, and empowered. With a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University, I bring both strong academic training and genuine compassion to my work. My experience spans supporting adults, young adults, and children across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, giving them a well-rounded understanding of the healing process at every stage. This breadth of care has deepened my commitment to meeting individuals where they are as they navigate life’s challenges.

“I feel a loss of control in my life.” “I can’t seem to prioritize my self-worth and care in relationships with others.” “I feel like I don’t have a sense of purpose or meaning in life.” “I don’t want to burden others with my problems.” If you resonate with any of these statements, I hear you. You are not alone. Seeking help is not an act of giving up; it is an act of refusing to give up. Together, we can recognize the importance of choice, accountability, and self-worth, empowering you to have more genuine experiences. If you think I would be a good fit for your therapeutic goals, please give me a call or send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you!

***We are now offering low cost and Medicaid therapy for Colorado residents through our intern program! Please inquire for details.*** Are you looking for more authentic and joyful connections in your life? Do you want to feel more like yourself and live your life with integrity and healthy boundaries? Therapy can help. As a psychologist and family therapist who has worked in college counseling centers, I provide unique perspective and expertise to help you and your loved ones achieve long-lasting change. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy in most US states. We often seek therapy when the patterns we developed as self-protection in our early relationships are no longer working. I will encourage you to honor the creativity and strength evident in how you protected yourself, while helping you develop and practice new ways of relating that are more adaptive for your current life. You can live your life with more authenticity and less shame. You can experience relationships fully and feel known for who you truly are. Clients of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to seek therapy services. Not just “regardless” of your identities – with great regard, respect, and curiosity, I welcome you to my practice.

Greetings! I provide psychotherapy for adults and I specialize in treating PTSD/trauma-related disorders, anxiety, neurodevelopment difficulties, OCD, and addiction, and have experience with a wide range of other challenges. I also offer limited clinical assessments on a case-by-case basis, including cognitive and academic functioning. I work to create space for anyone who feels I may be of some help in exploring their personal experience and challenge themselves to confront their struggles. Above all, I work collaboratively with each individual to tailor therapy for their optimal healing. My background is in clinical health psychology, so I consider factors of both body and mind throughout treatment. I integrate trauma-specific, psychodynamic, exposure, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral interventions, and incorporate neurobehavioral principles throughout. I also have considerable training in neuropsychological and psychological assessment. I see therapy as an endeavor to support others in discovering their own capacity for healing. I see human beings as complex, dynamic, multifaceted beings. Consequently, addressing mental health concerns requires robust, innovative methods for creating change. Above all, I work to support folks in finding ways to not simply address problems, but also thrive.

Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? Do you want to have more fulfilling relationships with others? Hi there, my name is Meg, and I am happy you found my page! My goal is to guide you in rediscovering and accepting all the parts of what makes you, you. We achieve this together through compassionate care that helps you build confidence, find your voice, and figure out what really matters to you, whether that’s in your relationships, in your work, or how you spend your time. I also help you recognize patterns you’ve been stuck in, habits that don’t serve you anymore, or ways of being that might have been passed down through family, so you can break free from those cycles. I welcome you to my therapeutic space and am excited to get to know you! My therapeutic approach creates a space where you can share your stories while feeling truly heard and understood. Together, we look at what’s working in your life and what isn’t, then figure out how to make changes that feel true to who you actually are. Part of that often means learning to let go of and/or say no to things that drain you, and yes to things that feel meaningful. In this supportive space, I incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in each of my sessions. I further tailor care to focus on skill building through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), explore patterns of behavior/change through Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma processing with Internal Family Systems (IFS), and build tolerance with anxiety-provoking situations through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as needed. Aside from building the tools to navigate symptoms and experiences related to mental health diagnoses, my ultimate goal is for you to feel realigned to your authentic self, to feel powerful and confident, and to find meaning in your life. Mental health wasn’t something that was prioritized or openly talked about in my family, so it wasn’t until early adulthood that I first began learning about therapy as a volunteer with AmeriCorps. My own experience in therapy eventually inspired me to become a therapist, and I’m deeply grateful for everything that journey has taught me and the ways it has given back to my life. Outside the office, you might find me wandering around a local thrift store, playing with my cat Phil, watching Survivor with my husband, drinking coffee and walking through the Botanic gardens, crocheting, or enjoying other crafty activities that help keep me balanced.

I am a patient-centered and trauma-informed clinician committed to helping adults, children, and teenagers navigate mental health struggles. I specialize in identity, trauma, and queer issues, along with self-esteem challenges, anxiety, and depression. Working together, you can expect a compassionate and collaborative environment tailored to your unique needs and preferences to ensure comprehensive, customized care. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and narrative therapy to help you explore your inner worlds. I believe in your expertise in your own life, and that will be a core part of our work together. I look forward to supporting you as you move toward healing and self-discovery. My path to becoming a therapist began with previous work in public policy and advocacy. This insightful experience deepened my commitment to providing holistic, systems-informed care, where I bring an understanding of the many systems and circumstances that impact patient lives to each session. Outside the office, I can often be found hiking or biking in the mountains, enjoying live music, or at home cooking a good meal or cozied up with a good book.