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Therapists for college students near Denver, CO

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Julia Timmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

Debug Your Cognitive Load. Optimize Your Resilience. I specialize in substance use, trauma, ADHD, academic stress, anxiety, athletic performance, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting, and relationships (including conflict, breakups, attachment issues, and isolation). I particularly enjoy empowering STEM students and professionals to reach their full potential through individualized mental health support. I love helping my clients recover, build resilience, and create a life full of meaning. I blend my warm, personal therapeutic style with evidence-based practices to create a truly effective experience. I’m non-judgmental and bring an accepting, positive, energetic presence along with a good sense of humor. I’ve seen how a strong therapeutic alliance with the right therapist can make a powerful difference in someone’s mental health journey. Together, we’ll explore how conflicts, disappointments, and setbacks can turn into opportunities for you to get back on track or even take your life to the next level. I see you as the expert and final authority on your own life so in our work together, I'll stay curious and really listen to you. Whether you're eager to start therapy or feeling hesitant, you're not alone. I know how challenging it can be to find a therapist who feels like the right fit, and I'm happy to help you find someone great, even if it isn't me. Reach out today for a free consultation!

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Elizabeth Pickreign
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

Hi! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression about life in general. I help people set boundaries, communication skills, and explore values in reducing their anxiety and depression. I like to help people explore and create change for their lives to create the life they want.

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Melissa Jennings
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

My work is primarily helping adults cope with various life stressors which often has resulted in feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and hopeless. I can help you to sort through these issues with understanding and validation of your experiences. Let me help you to find hope and empowerment as you navigate your life journey.

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Patty Beyers Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Littleton, CO
Accepting new clients

As an Individual and Couples Therapist, I am passionate about helping you create the life and relationships you desire by identifying your strengths and giving you tools to lead to that life. My clients report feeling more empowered and excited about life, and most wish they had started counseling sooner. Therapy can feel intimidating. But so does white-knuckling through another week alone. I offer a safe, judgment-free space where healing can take place. If you think I might be a good fit for you, reach out via phone, text or email to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more. I look forward to talking with you!

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Aspen Therapy Collective
Group practice
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

We envision a community where all people can access the support they need and thrive in emotional well-being. Our therapists are person-centered, focusing on building solid relationships so that you can heal, grow, and focus on what's most important to you. We provide support with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, societal pressures, ADHD, stress, and more. When you call we'll do a quick screening so that we can learn about you and match you with the therapist who will best meet your needs.

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Kristen Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Littleton, CO
Accepting new clients

Life can feel overwhelming when things aren't going the way you imagined. You might feel lost, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward. No matter where you are on your journey, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and heard. I will create a space for you to find comfort and direction, where together, we’ll uncover clarity and build a path toward healing and growth. With over 13 years of experience, I specialize in working with adults through a trauma-focused lens.

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Kirby Soltis
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

Stressful events disrupt our balance, which can create dysregulation in our emotional and bodily systems. My expertise lies in helping college students to develop ways to cope with life's stress, regulate the nervous system, and find healing. Let me help you find stability and peace with my practices. I specialize in working with college students who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, self-harm, anger and aggression, low self-esteem and trauma experiences. I combine my expertise in Human Development, Synergetic Play Therapy, Somatic Therapy and person centered techniques to help the young adult shift their nervous system and find regulation through connection, mindfulness, attunement and playful thinking.

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Mary Stevenson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

I will help you build skills for greater self-confidence and inner peace. I specialize in helping young people manage depression and anxiety; especially when this dovetails with a history of trauma, body image issues, or substance abuse. I work to help you increase awareness of your strengths and develop strategies for more effective decision making.

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Noble Mentors
Clinic or agency
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

If you're a college student who is smart and capable but stuck, we get it. Maybe the structure that carried you through high school disappeared, deadlines pile up, you know what you should be doing and can't make yourself start, or the semester feels like it's slipping away. Noble Mentors pairs you with a mentor who works with you in real life, not just in an office: on campus, at a coffee shop, on a trail, or on video from anywhere. Together you build the systems that actually work for your brain (time, tasks, routines, follow-through), practice them side by side, and then you own them. We work especially well with students with ADHD, executive function challenges, autism and neurodivergence, social anxiety, or the general feeling of being off track. Mentoring is not therapy and doesn't replace it; many of our students also see a counselor, and we coordinate with your care team. Every mentor is trained and supervised, with clinical oversight from our Clinical Director, a licensed clinical social worker. In person across Boulder, Denver, and the Front Range, and by video nationwide. Free 40-minute consultation, and you get to choose your mentor.

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Still Waters Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lafayette, CO
Accepting new clients

My ideal female clients are independent, driven, and highly capable individuals, who feel disconnected from their true selves. They are successful in their careers and relationships, but feel something is missing. They often experience dissatisfaction, burnout, or unfulfilled potential because they are stuck in patterns that don’t align with their true desires or values. These women may feel like they are wearing a mask—pretending to be someone they’re not in different situations, whether it’s at work or in their personal lives. They’re often navigating relationship challenges, struggling with unhealthy dynamics, or feeling unfulfilled in their careers. They seek clarity, support, and guidance to uncover who they truly are, reconnect with their authentic selves, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships. Their primary goal is to break free from the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, develop a sense of fulfillment, and experience genuine connection both with themselves and others. They want to stop hiding behind a facade and start living life on their own terms—feeling empowered, authentic, and aligned with their values. Ultimately, these women want to create a life that feels true to them—a life that is full of joy, confidence, and deeper connection with others. Through therapy, they want to explore their true desires, heal from past patterns, and step into a life that’s fully aligned with who they are.

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Daniela Pacheco
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Daniela Pacheco (Dani), a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and a Clinical Psychologist trained in Chile. I specialize in working with Women, Latinx/e /e, immigrant, and BIPOC communities, and I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. In my practice, Raíces & Roots, I offer a compassionate and culturally responsive space where you can feel supported and understood. My approach integrates trauma-informed care, systemic and family perspectives, and social justice frameworks. I often work with themes of migration, identity, grief, anxiety, depression, and gender-based violence, helping clients strengthen coping strategies and reconnect with their own resilience. I believe healing happens in relationship and in community. Together, we will explore your story, build tools for regulation, and create space for growth and self-compassion. I'm currently only accepting private-pay clients and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

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Hilary Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

How are you handling your life right now? Life can feel overwhelming creating stress, anxiety, fear, and doubt, and leaving us feeling paralyzed and stuck. Transitioning to college, and life after college can really take a minute. As we adjust to new seasons of life, there tends to be a period of the unknown with mixed emotions. Life transitions need life skills. I work with you like we are in a partnership to navigate through the past wounds into a healthier, more stable, and confident future.

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Dr. Patty Gonzalez
Psychologist
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

Welcome! I specialize in working with identity exploration, perfectionism, social anxiety, and Latina college students/early career professionals. I also enjoy working with concerns related to alcohol use, intergenerational trauma, adjustment issues, and acculturation. Many of my clients have included individuals belonging to the following communities: College/graduate students, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), Spanish/Spanglish-speakers, immigrants, children of immigrants, international students, first-generation students, LGBTQIA+ folx, and members of fandom communities (e.g. anime, K-pop, book series, etc.). As a proud "nerdy psychologist," I truly value getting to know my clients' salient identities, passions, hobbies, and background to be able to integrate them into our work. If you are wanting to get support in navigating life in a way that feels authentic to you, then we are on the same page. I strive to co-create a therapeutic experience based on trust, genuineness, and empowerment. Together we will build your confidence and skills to get “unstuck” and move towards action, healing, and a life more in line with your values. Taking the step to find a therapist can be a vulnerable and daunting process. Because of that, I am here to answer any questions you may have. If you feel we may be a good fit, please reach out for a free consultation. With humor, no judgment, and some possible cursing thrown into the mix, we will explore getting to what is meaningful to you.

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Kari Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

I specialize in Women’s Issues, Anxiety and Depression, PTSD and Trauma Recovery, Adjustment and Personal growth. Accepting Cofinity, Aetna and Private Pay/Limited number of Sliding scale clients. For more info.: www.karimarshall.com

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Adam Stanford
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

As an openly queer, ADHD, highly sensitive, kinky, and non-monogamous therapist with 12 years of experience, I provide a deeply affirming, non-judgmental space for alternative relationship dynamics and sex-positive lifestyles. My approach is practical and structured, specializing in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relational concerns. I am Level 3 Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, fully trained in EMDR, and utilize concrete tools from DBT and CBT to help clients break through stuck core beliefs, manage triggers, and foster authentic self-acceptance.

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Joanna A Lester, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Joanna Lester—founder of First Circle Therapy, a Colorado-based virtual practice. I specialize in working with college and grad students who are thoughtful, creative, and sensitive—but overwhelmed by the pressure to keep it all together. If you're juggling deadlines, relationships, family expectations, and big questions about who you're becoming, you might feel anxious, unmotivated, burned out, or just not yourself. You’re not alone—and therapy can be a space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what really matters to you. Our work can help you move through cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism and into a more grounded, self-led life. Whether you're processing trauma, navigating identity shifts, or learning to set healthier boundaries, I offer space to explore your inner world with clarity and care. In our sessions, we’ll use nervous system tools (to help your body shift out of fight-or-flight and feel more at ease) and parts work (to help the different sides of you—like the achiever, avoider, or inner critic—work together instead of against each other). You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. I offer free consultations to see if we’re a fit, and I accept several major insurance plans to make therapy more accessible. Feel free to reach out—no pressure.

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Laura Finken
Licensed Professional Counselor
Littleton, CO
Accepting new clients

Balancing academics, relationships, work, family expectations, and planning for the future can feel like a lot. I enjoy helping college students and young adults navigate stress, anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm in a supportive and down to earth environment. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more confident, grounded, and connected to yourself.

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MAGGIE KERRIGAN, MA LPC
Counselor
Westminster, CO
Accepting new clients

Are You Still Struggling to Feel Better When You Feel Overwhelmed? Have you already seen medical professionals or therapists to help recover from an accident, injury, medical procedure, assault or childhood abuse, and you still don’t feel significantly better? Does it seem as though you are: Anxious after recurring trauma nightmares? Suffering from PTSD due to military actions or war? Terrified that you will have yet another accident? Overwhelmed with anxiety and don’t understand why? Tired of swinging between angry outbursts and going numb? Depressed because you feel like damaged goods after a trauma? Exhausted from dealing with digestive problems, migraines, and chronic pain which medicines don’t seem to help? Body-centered approach Using a short-term natural therapy approach, I help you to understand and trust that your body knows exactly how to recover from a serious threat. By attending to body sensations as well as thoughts and feelings, trauma symptoms can significantly ease or go away. As a result, you can: Go into strange environments feeling more relaxed: you won’t worry about looking foolish by over reacting to a sound or someone’s comment. Know you can return to a more normal work or school life and even have energy to take on new projects. Have fewer angry outbursts, which scare family members away. Stop reliving the memory of the trauma over and over. Feel confident that you know if it’s ok for someone to touch you. You are not the only one How you are feeling is a very common way people respond to the stress of trauma. Many of my clients feel shame or judge themselves for not being able “to cope”. It is not unusual to hear them blame themselves for getting so upset over a “minor” accident. They feel stupid or “too sensitive” about having allowed something that happened long ago to still affect them. Many believe their life has spun out of control and they find it difficult to get on with their lives. I do accept Victim's Compensation payments

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lisa madsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lakewood, CO
Accepting new clients

I enjoy working with students in transition - adjusting to school, new friend groups, dating, sexual identity, grief and loss. I have worked with college students for many years and I love students who are engaged and motivated to make positive changes in their lives. Welcome I want you to find a good fit!

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Catherine Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Denver, CO
Accepting new clients

I provide care to older teens and adults looking for compassionate support as they navigate stress, relationships, the impact of trauma, and/or identity exploration. I use a collaborative approach with my clients help folks navigate the complex systems in our society (school, work, family, capitalism, healthcare, etc.) and explore the impact of these institutions on their wellbeing. I am passionate about helping others deepen their self-awareness, relationships with others, and understanding of their place in this world. As a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience providing individual and family care, my practice is grounded in anti-oppression and liberation philosophies. I specialize in trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals, helping folks recognize and build upon their strengths to develop a treatment plan that works for them based on their goals. I invite you to reach out for a consultation call for us to discuss what brings you to therapy and determine together if I may be the right fit for you at this time. My goal as a clinician is to lend support to others as they identify and work toward goals in an empowering, caring and affirming environment. I hope to hear from you soon!

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