Therapists for college students near Denver, CO

Licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina, Washington State & Vermont. Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with focus on trauma, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain and chronic illness. Everyone deserves peace in their lives but oftentimes experience fear and self-doubt from difficult experiences or perhaps invalidating environments. I have had the dream of becoming a therapist since I was in high school, and I am grateful to be living that dream. My counseling approach involves genuineness, fostering self-compassion and instilling empowerment for those I work with. Treating eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns is a passion of mine. In addition, I have extensive experience with teens, college students, and young adults. I am HAES-aligned, LGBTQIA+ and neuro affirming and work to help all humans feel safe. I have specialized training in working with first responders. Deciding to see a therapist is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. It is vulnerable, yet courageous to ask for help. My goal is to make this experience feel safe for you. I would love to partner with you to help you reconnect with your values and with others. I will be your advocate as you grow into the self you deserve to be. You are worthy.

“I always worry about something”… “Why do I keep getting into that kind of relationship?”… “That’s when I had my first panic attack”… “I just want to lie in bed all day”… “If I gain weight, no one will want me”… “Food is my drug”… I have heard these things throughout my career, and if you recognize yourself in any of these, I’ll be glad to help you. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders are serious conditions, but they don’t have to control your life. I know from experience that they can be treated successfully. Yes, it’s possible to wake up in the morning and look forward to the day… or learn techniques to get your stress under control… or be surrounded by people who lift you up. I have 10+ years of experience helping people like you. It might feel hopeless right now, but I have witnessed my clients reach their goals and live the life they have always wanted. If you recognize yourself in this profile, give me a call and we can talk about how I can best help you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Have you ever thought to yourself—"I freeze every time I have to perform," "My nerves always get the best of me," "I need someone to talk to, but I don't want to burden anyone," "I feel sad but I'm not sure why," "I'll never be good enough." Do you relate to any of these statements? You are worthy of a better life, and together we can get there. I would be honored to hear your story and help you with performance anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, life transitions, or other issues. I am a firm believer in the power of therapy, that no one is beyond help, and that changing your thoughts can change your life. Whatever stage of life you are in, it is never too late to create a happier life. If you think we would be a good fit, you can call me or send me a message. I look forward to meeting you.

Are you navigating a challenging transition in your life? Are memories of trauma continuing to impact your daily experience? Are you adjusting to parenthood and finding it difficult to cope? Does anxiety feel like it’s running your life? I am here to help. You don’t have to manage these struggles on your own. Through a collaborative approach that keeps you in the driver’s seat of your treatment, I’ll meet you exactly where you are and provide a safe space to explore your deepest challenges. Are you navigating a challenging transition in your life? Are memories of trauma continuing to impact your daily experience? Are you adjusting to parenthood and finding it difficult to cope? Does anxiety feel like it’s running your life? I am here to help. You don’t have to manage these struggles on your own. Through a collaborative approach that keeps you in the driver’s seat of your treatment, I’ll meet you exactly where you are and provide a safe space to explore your deepest challenges. I specialize in trauma, postpartum issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I utilize DBT and CBT techniques to strengthen emotional regulation, coping skills, and distress tolerance, giving you tools to regain control over your mental health. My goal is to support you in becoming the strongest version of yourself, fostering healthier patterns, emotions, and behaviors. In therapy with me, you’ll find understanding, empathy, and purposeful guidance to help you feel empowered. Reach out today by phone or message to schedule your free consultation.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal; with time, patience, and the right tools, individuals can tap into their innate capacity for growth and transformation. They can emerge from their struggles with newfound strength, insights, and hope. We all possess the strength and resilience needed to overcome our challenges and find healing. I will be here to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where you may feel safe to freely express your thoughts and emotions. I primary focus on existential therapy, EFT, and ACT therapy but understand that everyone is unique. I promise to honor and integrate all aspects of yourself and life to create an approach to therapy that will work best with you. Together, we can confront difficult emotions and experiences and help you live authentically in the face of life's challenges. Reach out to me via email or phone for a free consultation!

“I can’t calm my mind down and my thoughts keep spinning.” “I’m broken, I’ll never be fixed.” “I feel so alone.” Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addictions are heavy weights to carry. Change can feel daunting, but I'm here to help. If you want to make some meaningful change and aren’t sure how to begin, I encourage you to reach out and see if we’d be a good fit. I’d be happy to help lighten the load for you. “I can’t calm my mind down and my thoughts keep spinning.” “I’m broken, I’ll never be fixed.” “I feel so alone.” Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addictions are heavy weights to carry. Change can feel daunting, but I'm here to help. If you want to make some meaningful change and aren’t sure how to begin, I encourage you to reach out and see if we’d be a good fit. I’d be happy to help lighten the load for you. I employ a solutions-focused approach that incorporates understanding, growth, and collaboration. I'm passionate about working through these difficulties at a pace that suits you. I utilize Adlerian and CBT theories to deconstruct how we perceive ourselves. Then we will collaborate on methods to build confidence, esteem, and self-love. There is hope for the future. We can build a path to healing that centers you and your story. If you're ready, I'd be happy to sit down and hear what you have to share.

“I feel like I spend more time avoiding conflict than saying what I truly feel.” “I’m surviving instead of thriving." “I feel like difficult experiences in my past are holding me back.” “I’m under so much pressure, I can't take it anymore." It doesn't have to stay this way! I want to help you create balance, authenticity, and joy in your life. Anxiety, burnout, self-esteem issues, & trauma are all struggles that you do not have to work through alone. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions, & past experiences. I emphasize a collaborative, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, & holistic approach to therapy. You are taking a huge step by asking for help! I am passionate about collaborating with my clients to help them thrive outside of therapy. To see if we are a good fit, you can call me or send a message. I look forward to meeting you!

Does waking up feel impossible? Are you the biggest critic in your life? Every individual has a spectrum of feelings, challenges, and difficulties. You know yourself better than anyone, and I want to help you become your best self. Throughout life, we develop parts of ourselves that help us survive our environment. When we work to become the best version of ourselves, we often need to confront some of these parts. I like to incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parts Work, and Narrative style into our work together, but I will tailor our sessions to fit your needs. You know yourself better than anyone, and I want to help you become your best self. My goal is to guide you towards empowerment and confidence. To see if we are a good fit, you can email, call, or text me to schedule your intake session. I look forward to meeting you.

“I want to learn more about myself,” “I feel confused and lost in my own life,” “I am anxious and worried all the time,” “I have a hard time understanding my relationships.” I hear you and I will be here for you. Choosing to start therapy is a brave step on a rewarding journey. Our time together will allow you to embrace vulnerability and healing, learn new skills, take risks, and attend to parts of yourself that need nurturing. You know yourself better than anyone else, and my goal is to empower you to embrace your individuality and story. I incorporate existential, person-centered, and parts work into our sessions to help inform our work together, but will implement techniques to best fit your needs. Together we can explore whatever brought you to this point, gain a greater understanding of your emotions, and work toward resolution and healing. If you recognize yourself this profile, give me a call and we can talk about how I can best help you. I look forward to hearing from you!

“I feel lost and alone.” “I wish I was more confident.” “I worry about things out of my control.” “I feel like I let my loved ones down.” “I feel so disconnected from my partner.” While these thoughts can be overwhelming, you don’t have to face them alone. We will collaborate to find solutions that work best for YOU. Seeking support can be one of the toughest challenges we face. By looking at my profile, you’ve taken the first step towards healing! I've worked with adolescents and adults on topics concerning Sexual Assault, LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration, Relationship Issues, and Neurodiversity. I take a warm, genuine, and curiosity-filled approach to therapy. This includes a strengths-based and holistic lens that will explore core beliefs, social support, and empowerment. I will promote a safe, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and supported. I would be honored to guide you through the challenges ahead. If you are ready to take the next step, give me a call or send me a message and we can discuss how I can best support you.

"These cycles keep ruining my relationships," "I feel disconnected from myself or others," "I can’t stop these thoughts from taking over my headspace," I believe you. How can I help? I approach therapy with a strengths-based mindset, systemic perspective, and holistic focus. I strive to understand how collective systems impact us deeply. You are the author of your story, and I am a resource to help you draft the next chapter. Connecting with yourself and others is difficult when thoughts, feelings, and past experiences impede the possibility of growth. I believe that therapy can help you gain clarity, acceptance, and compassion. It would be a gift to work collaboratively with you.

"It feels like I keep recycling old patterns, year after year." "My mind feels like it is constantly racing and I can’t seem to relax." "Issues from my past are interfering with my present life". I’m so glad you are here. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal. To choose yourself, by seeking out support, is the first step in living a content and fulfilling life. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to get to know you, learn of your unique story, and work together to find relief from the pain you have been experiencing in your daily life. I believe in a holistic and collaborative approach to counseling in which traditional therapeutic intervention can be most effective when coupled with appropriate self-care and meaningful connection to others. I aim to cultivate a warm, accepting, and safe environment to facilitate clients’ inner work and empower them to navigate their life with confidence, peace, and freedom I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an evidence-based approach to treat a variety of clinical problems, from complex trauma to concerns with self-esteem and relationship stress. With Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR) therapy we can reduce and eliminate disturbing symptoms in a shorter period of time, such as feeling tense, recurring self-defeating patterns of behavior that result in conflicts, preoccupation with worries, and sleep disturbances. In addition, you can get relief from unconscious patterns of surviving, such as attachment to substances, people-pleasing, or disordered eating. I may additionally pull from other therapeutic lenses such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to target unhelpful, critical self-talk, promote mindfulness, establish plans for resolve, and, ultimately, offer clients a sense of relief and empowerment. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to learn of your unique story and work together to find relief from the pain you have been experiencing. I welcome you to reach out by giving me a call or sending me a message.

Therapy is a journey where you learn more about yourself, your internal experience, and your loved ones in order to change your life based on your own goals and values. I can help you and/or other members of your family gain flexibility in your thoughts and actions through experiential skill development. At times, therapy can involve vulnerability and emotional expression; while at other times, it can be playful and enlightening. My goal is to create a warm and safe environment where emotions, thoughts, memories, and other internal experiences can be explored with compassion and understanding. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and interpersonal concerns using a variety of evidence based treatments. I have helped children, adolescents, families, parents, and couples approach their concerns from a family systems perspective.

Making the choice to come to therapy is hard, so congratulations on taking the first step! My name is Lisa Wallace, and I'm here to help you figure out where you want to go from here. Whether your path on this journey is with me or someone else, I promise to support you as best I can. I believe we all have personal power we can tap into, foster, and utilize. Cultivating that personal agency can help us navigate, and potentially even thrive, in a world where we might not hold other types of power. I see true healing as being able to harness our unique potential to ultimately affect change in ourselves and the world around us.

Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Are you struggling to adjust to new changes and challenges? Do you feel alone, as though no one understands you? I see you and I’m here for you. Life’s challenges may feel heavy, but I will teach you skills and tools to lighten the load. Therapy isn't "one size fits all" and I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client. I incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. My approach to healing is holistic, humanistic, and collaborative. You might feel hopeless, alone, or scared. You might desire improvement but you don’t know where to start. I will foster a safe environment to unpack whatever you’re going through. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey to healing.

I am deeply committed to recognizing and honoring the significance of your journey. My role is to offer you unwavering support as you move forward. Together, we will explore the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences with mutual understanding and collaboration. My counseling approach integrates evidence-based techniques drawn from reputable theories. Guided by the principles of rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), I help you identify and challenge unproductive thought patterns, fostering positive shifts in behavior and perspective. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to join you on this transformative journey, providing guidance through challenges, celebrating your successes, and empowering you to uncover your inner resilience. Please contact me via phone or email to set up an intake session.

“I have a hard time connecting with others”... “I get overwhelmed so easily”... “I feel like there is a dark cloud over my head”... “I have a hard time sticking to my goals”... If this sounds familiar to you, you don't have to face these challenges alone. I am here to support you and help you work through these challenges. Following the person centered approach, I meet you where you are at. I highly value the therapeutic relationship and strive to understand your experiences and goals. I am here to help provide you with a safe environment, and collaborate with you to set goals for a happier and healthier life. Together we will work on new skills to help you flourish. Starting therapy can be scary and overwhelming, my goal is to help you feel comfortable and safe to explore your feelings. I believe the therapeutic power of connection can empower you to understand yourself better, understand your feelings, and grow. If you are interested in meeting with me call me or send me a message. I look forward to talking with you!

You deserve a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning! You are taking a huge step by being here, and I am so glad you are! You may be feeling an array of feelings such as excitement, nerves, or hesitancy, however, you can show up exactly as you are. I want to help you redefine purpose in your life, and work through whatever is bringing you challenges in a space where you can enjoy the process. You don't have to live with anxious feelings, struggling sports performance, substance use, or grief alone. These are things you experience, they do not define you. I want you to not feel trapped by these difficult experiences and aim to help you work through your thoughts and feelings, as well as redefine meaning in your life. As a counseling intern, I have helped individuals view their challenges through a lens that is something they experience. I aim to collaboratively work with individuals to help them develop the skills, tools, and knowledge to begin their inner healing.

Life can be really dang hard at times—together we can focus on personal growth, healing, and increasing the quality of your experience. Our relationships and environments are core to who we are. Fortunately, therapy is a tried and true way to empower our mental health, wellness, and growth. I am here to connect with and understand your unique circumstances so that we can safely navigate any challenges that arise. With a foundation of psychodynamic therapy, my theoretical framework includes emphasis on existential, humanistic, mindfulness, and emotional-focused theories while also tailoring additional methods to each unique individual. The primary topics I address with my clients are anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, and spirituality. Alongside my professional development I enjoy fostering dogs and cats, reading, playing basketball, and spending quality time outdoors. Check in with me by phone or email to see if we are a good match!

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has the privilege of living and working in this amazing community! I work with adults, teens, and adolescent clients both in-person and virtually throughout Colorado. My therapeutic orientation stems from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which I utilize in my work with adults, teens, and adolescents to improve communication skills, process and work through trauma, and manage anxiety, depression, anger and stress. I pride myself on being present and walking alongside my clients to help equip them with tools to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. If this is your first time visiting the site, I'm so glad you found your way here! Please have a look around and don't hesitate to reach out and connect!