Child Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Lauren Correy
MA, UP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
As a parent do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel as if you have tried everything but nothing works? I can help you and your child persevere through life’s challenges to overcome anxiety, anger, trauma, loss, perfectionism, and adjustment issues. With compassion, perceptiveness, and humor I provide in person play therapy for children ages 4 to 13. In a safe place your child can express his or her feelings, resolve problems, and learn essential life skills.
As a parent do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel as if you have tried everything but nothing works? I can help you and your child persevere through life’s challenges to overcome anxiety, anger, trauma, loss, perfectionism, and adjustment issues. With compassion, perceptiveness, and humor I provide in person play therapy for children ages 4 to 13. In a safe place your child can express his or her feelings, resolve problems, and learn essential life skills.
(720) 868-9927 View (720) 868-9927
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Bridget Borsdorf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I am hear to tell you that your child is a world changer, full of deep wisdom.
Is your kiddo lacking confidence, overwhelmed by their emotions, yet you know deep inside there is a magical human just waiting to be discovered? I work with children who are highly intellectual, empathic, and feeling beings who oftentimes have been targeted by schools, peers, and teachers as being the "problem." The truth is they are not the problem and you know this, but yet their everyday functioning is being hindered. Getting to school or having play dates often seems like more of a challenge for you than the other families you know.
I am hear to tell you that your child is a world changer, full of deep wisdom.
Is your kiddo lacking confidence, overwhelmed by their emotions, yet you know deep inside there is a magical human just waiting to be discovered? I work with children who are highly intellectual, empathic, and feeling beings who oftentimes have been targeted by schools, peers, and teachers as being the "problem." The truth is they are not the problem and you know this, but yet their everyday functioning is being hindered. Getting to school or having play dates often seems like more of a challenge for you than the other families you know.
(720) 928-3830 x704 View (720) 928-3830 x704
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Annamaria B. Boehms
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Whether your struggle is personal, or with a partner, child or employer, the process of counseling is very helpful! We can engage in brief, short-term consultations/counseling, meant to quickly identify effective actions you can take to make satisfying changes.
I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to create a comfortable, informative and supportive setting, in which you can gain clarity, understanding and confidence in how you want to manage the issues you face in your life.
Whether your struggle is personal, or with a partner, child or employer, the process of counseling is very helpful! We can engage in brief, short-term consultations/counseling, meant to quickly identify effective actions you can take to make satisfying changes.
I specialize in working with tweens and teens, and I also work well with parents, young adults and established adults to provide support for navigating the many life and developmental challenges facing people today. My experience includes college-level teaching, research, and counseling experience in many settings, including family homes, schools and community mental health clinics. I work to create a comfortable, informative and supportive setting, in which you can gain clarity, understanding and confidence in how you want to manage the issues you face in your life.
(720) 580-4363 View (720) 580-4363
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Julia Kuttler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Is your child struggling to control their emotions or reactions? Has their behavior changed and you’re not sure why? Maybe their grades have dropped; all of the sudden you’re getting calls from the school; they may have withdrawn into themselves, or begin lashing out at others. While children and teens are incredibly resilient, even under the best of circumstances, they may need support from someone outside of the family in order to recover from a major change, or unlock their full potential & thrive. That is where therapy comes in, and I would love to be the one to help.
Is your child struggling to control their emotions or reactions? Has their behavior changed and you’re not sure why? Maybe their grades have dropped; all of the sudden you’re getting calls from the school; they may have withdrawn into themselves, or begin lashing out at others. While children and teens are incredibly resilient, even under the best of circumstances, they may need support from someone outside of the family in order to recover from a major change, or unlock their full potential & thrive. That is where therapy comes in, and I would love to be the one to help.
(720) 915-5275 View (720) 915-5275
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Nurture Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Karlee McCoy, she/her, provides the following services: Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health, Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health & Development, Parenting & Behavior Management, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Family Systems and Dynamics, Coping With & Navigating Impacts of Medical Events & Systems, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Trauma-Informed & Responsive Care (TIC)
Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Karlee McCoy, she/her, provides the following services: Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health, Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health & Development, Parenting & Behavior Management, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Family Systems and Dynamics, Coping With & Navigating Impacts of Medical Events & Systems, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Trauma-Informed & Responsive Care (TIC)
(720) 702-4708 View (720) 702-4708
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Sara Roberts-Gaines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I operate from an attachment based perspective incorporating aspects of child development, neurodevelopment, play and art.
Accepting New Clients! There are times in our lives where we recognize we need things to change or just need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I specialize in working with children and adults who are seeking services for depression, anxiety, trauma and high stress experiences, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, and family relationship concerns. I also have experience and training working with nuerodivergent clients (ADHD, Autistic, Developmental Disorders, TBI, and birth trauma) and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I operate from an attachment based perspective incorporating aspects of child development, neurodevelopment, play and art.
Accepting New Clients! There are times in our lives where we recognize we need things to change or just need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I specialize in working with children and adults who are seeking services for depression, anxiety, trauma and high stress experiences, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, and family relationship concerns. I also have experience and training working with nuerodivergent clients (ADHD, Autistic, Developmental Disorders, TBI, and birth trauma) and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
(720) 735-3002 View (720) 735-3002
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Tasha Medley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Research shows play therapy can help children learn: to respect themselves and others, identify their feelings and that their feelings are acceptable, self-control, to assume responsibility for self, to be creative and resourceful in confronting problems, self-direction, self-acceptance, and to make responsible choices.
Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.
Research shows play therapy can help children learn: to respect themselves and others, identify their feelings and that their feelings are acceptable, self-control, to assume responsibility for self, to be creative and resourceful in confronting problems, self-direction, self-acceptance, and to make responsible choices.
Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.
(720) 288-0959 View (720) 288-0959
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Holly Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
I help to build a bright future for children and families. The Center for Learning and Psychological Services offers comprehensive psychological and learning based services to individuals birth to age 25. My specialty areas include;psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, behavioral services, diagnostic evaluations, and individual and group counseling, and play based therapy. I also coordinate all learning based services through our center for; tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and learning based support.
(720) 833-8849 View (720) 833-8849
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DeAnna Heimsoth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Maybe your child can’t sleep at night, because they are worried about divorce, making or losing friends, or being good at their favorite hobby. Maybe they have intense feelings of anxiety or dread that they are not truly loved for who they are, or they worry they are a bad person inside. Perhaps you are worried that despite all your efforts, your children are struggling and you can’t figure out how to reach them. Meanwhile, you all desire deeper connection, love and belonging in your relationships and your family.
Maybe your child can’t sleep at night, because they are worried about divorce, making or losing friends, or being good at their favorite hobby. Maybe they have intense feelings of anxiety or dread that they are not truly loved for who they are, or they worry they are a bad person inside. Perhaps you are worried that despite all your efforts, your children are struggling and you can’t figure out how to reach them. Meanwhile, you all desire deeper connection, love and belonging in your relationships and your family.
(720) 782-0763 View (720) 782-0763
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Eva Glaser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, IMH-E, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
In addition to supporting parents individually, I also specialize in Child Parent Psychotherapy.
I am licensed in CO and NY, and I offer remote therapy in both states, with an in-person option in CO. Parenting is the hardest and most important job out there! Every parent child relationship is unique. I offer individualized therapeutic support for all families in any stage of their parenting journey including: expecting, post-partum, and those in the throes of navigating their little ones' big feelings and behaviors. Parenthood can be a source of great delight as well as bring up past traumas, anxiety, and depression. I offer support and expertise to navigate these challenges.
In addition to supporting parents individually, I also specialize in Child Parent Psychotherapy.
I am licensed in CO and NY, and I offer remote therapy in both states, with an in-person option in CO. Parenting is the hardest and most important job out there! Every parent child relationship is unique. I offer individualized therapeutic support for all families in any stage of their parenting journey including: expecting, post-partum, and those in the throes of navigating their little ones' big feelings and behaviors. Parenthood can be a source of great delight as well as bring up past traumas, anxiety, and depression. I offer support and expertise to navigate these challenges.
(720) 809-7757 View (720) 809-7757
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Michael R Freedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I am experienced at helping adults, children (including teens), and families. If you are having trouble with your feelings (anxiety, anger, depression), trouble with your relationships, or need help with your direction in life, call or email.
I am experienced at helping adults, children (including teens), and families. If you are having trouble with your feelings (anxiety, anger, depression), trouble with your relationships, or need help with your direction in life, call or email.
(720) 440-2031 View (720) 440-2031
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Ann M Norris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My areas of competence are: Children, adolescents, young adults; Children's play therapy; Interpersonal relationships; Depression, anxiety and stress; Divorce, separation and remarriage; Health issues; Life transitions; Grief and loss; Parent-child relationships; Single moms; and Work and school difficulties.
I am dedicated to providing a supportive, safe environment for clients to work on their own areas of concern. A relational model provides the context for this work, which is guided by each individual's needs. You can depend on my ability to offer warmth and compassion; respect your process; be educational and interactive; provide support and direction; and truly care. Clients report feeling better, having new insights and knowing they are supported while contemplating and effecting change in their lives. I am committed to assisting you on your journey.
My areas of competence are: Children, adolescents, young adults; Children's play therapy; Interpersonal relationships; Depression, anxiety and stress; Divorce, separation and remarriage; Health issues; Life transitions; Grief and loss; Parent-child relationships; Single moms; and Work and school difficulties.
I am dedicated to providing a supportive, safe environment for clients to work on their own areas of concern. A relational model provides the context for this work, which is guided by each individual's needs. You can depend on my ability to offer warmth and compassion; respect your process; be educational and interactive; provide support and direction; and truly care. Clients report feeling better, having new insights and knowing they are supported while contemplating and effecting change in their lives. I am committed to assisting you on your journey.
(303) 900-5942 View (303) 900-5942
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Maribeth Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Is your child or teenager angry, irritable, agitated, tearful? Worried, moody, emotional? Having difficulty expressing feelings and communicating? Unable to focus, can't sit still? Are you looking for practical parenting or personal skills or wondering how to enhance communication and relationships in your family? Or experiencing distressing symptoms from traumatic experience(s)? If so, I can help! I specialize in identifying, creating strategies for, and clearing emotional and behavioral patterns in children, teens, and adults. I create personalized, practical strategies for children and teens and assist parents in creating family dynamics that balance the needs of all family members.
Is your child or teenager angry, irritable, agitated, tearful? Worried, moody, emotional? Having difficulty expressing feelings and communicating? Unable to focus, can't sit still? Are you looking for practical parenting or personal skills or wondering how to enhance communication and relationships in your family? Or experiencing distressing symptoms from traumatic experience(s)? If so, I can help! I specialize in identifying, creating strategies for, and clearing emotional and behavioral patterns in children, teens, and adults. I create personalized, practical strategies for children and teens and assist parents in creating family dynamics that balance the needs of all family members.
(720) 316-7144 View (720) 316-7144
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Jen Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I combine my expertise in psychology, attachment work, and child development to help children and pre-teens navigate issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
I am a somatic therapist specializing in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in Boulder, Colorado. I guide teens and adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic illness, and other impacts of trauma and chronic stress on the nervous system.
As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I combine my expertise in psychology, attachment work, and child development to help children and pre-teens navigate issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
I am a somatic therapist specializing in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in Boulder, Colorado. I guide teens and adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, disordered eating, chronic illness, and other impacts of trauma and chronic stress on the nervous system.
(720) 619-3418 View (720) 619-3418
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Jamie Quail
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
Parents seek Play Therapy and Parent Support sessions with me to help their child work through their behavioral challenges and improve their parent-child relationship. Play Therapy sessions help kids to express their feelings in regulated ways, promote self-confidence and autonomy, improve their relationship to themselves and others, support social-emotional learning, and work to embrace your child's natural essence helping them to live a full, authentic, and resilient life. I also offer counseling for Tweens & Teens (ages 11-15) through this complicated point of development, especially now in such a complicated world.
Parents seek Play Therapy and Parent Support sessions with me to help their child work through their behavioral challenges and improve their parent-child relationship. Play Therapy sessions help kids to express their feelings in regulated ways, promote self-confidence and autonomy, improve their relationship to themselves and others, support social-emotional learning, and work to embrace your child's natural essence helping them to live a full, authentic, and resilient life. I also offer counseling for Tweens & Teens (ages 11-15) through this complicated point of development, especially now in such a complicated world.
(720) 649-4734 View (720) 649-4734
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Tatum Elizabeth Oman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I have experience working with children and teens with high anxiety, loss, fear(s), extreme anger, see and/or hear things, depression, have a need for control or perfection, ptsd and trauma.
I am lucky to be doing what I do. I get to shed light and help people get unstuck so to reveal their authentic selves. For 12 years, my main focus was on helping children as young as 3 years old and parents. I am now open to working with all ages. I have an eclectic approach which includes client-centered, experiential and existential therapy. I allow the person to go at their pace so to address things when ready and with encouragement when needed. I help gain perspective, have accountability, learn about feelings and coping skills, increase self confidence and self esteem and process trauma.
I have experience working with children and teens with high anxiety, loss, fear(s), extreme anger, see and/or hear things, depression, have a need for control or perfection, ptsd and trauma.
I am lucky to be doing what I do. I get to shed light and help people get unstuck so to reveal their authentic selves. For 12 years, my main focus was on helping children as young as 3 years old and parents. I am now open to working with all ages. I have an eclectic approach which includes client-centered, experiential and existential therapy. I allow the person to go at their pace so to address things when ready and with encouragement when needed. I help gain perspective, have accountability, learn about feelings and coping skills, increase self confidence and self esteem and process trauma.
(720) 608-2550 View (720) 608-2550
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Kelsey Albert
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
My hope is to partner with you, your teen, your child, or your whole family to integrate growth, healing, empowerment, and connectedness.
Hello and so glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you are seeking help for a specific issue or pondering many of life’s greatest questions, I am here to help. I work with my clients in discovering unconscious patterns and beliefs that hold them back from deep connections with themselves and deep connections with others. Warmth, authenticity, and creativity is important to me. I am sure to bring these aspects to our sessions. It is my goal to assist you on your personal journey to joy and healing while meeting you where you are at.
My hope is to partner with you, your teen, your child, or your whole family to integrate growth, healing, empowerment, and connectedness.
Hello and so glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you are seeking help for a specific issue or pondering many of life’s greatest questions, I am here to help. I work with my clients in discovering unconscious patterns and beliefs that hold them back from deep connections with themselves and deep connections with others. Warmth, authenticity, and creativity is important to me. I am sure to bring these aspects to our sessions. It is my goal to assist you on your personal journey to joy and healing while meeting you where you are at.
(720) 637-5564 View (720) 637-5564
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Kimberly J Lubuguin
PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/divorce).
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic illness (e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/divorce).
(720) 213-5706 View (720) 213-5706
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Lori Beth Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80305
I support children to manage the struggles of growing up by building social skills, positive coping strategies and healthy self-esteem.
I am direct, genuine and collaborative, and bring a natural curiosity and empathy to my work with clients. I use a relational and somatic depth-oriented therapeutic approach with a focus on present moment bodily and emotional experience to help my clients work through hard places, release emotional blocks and feel more creative and free in their lives.
I support children to manage the struggles of growing up by building social skills, positive coping strategies and healthy self-esteem.
I am direct, genuine and collaborative, and bring a natural curiosity and empathy to my work with clients. I use a relational and somatic depth-oriented therapeutic approach with a focus on present moment bodily and emotional experience to help my clients work through hard places, release emotional blocks and feel more creative and free in their lives.
(303) 647-6414 View (303) 647-6414
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Bree Bessette - Holistic And Spiritual Counseling
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
I use Synergetic Play Therapy for children and PACT for couples.
Starting the healing process is challenging and takes courage. Within all of us is a drive or desire to become whole, happy and connected to our self and our world. I see the importance of integrating all parts and aspects of our Self and becoming more whole and complete human beings. This journey into wholeness in the realization of our potential, underpins our personal journey of transformation and healing. This philosophy is at the core of my approach.
I use Synergetic Play Therapy for children and PACT for couples.
Starting the healing process is challenging and takes courage. Within all of us is a drive or desire to become whole, happy and connected to our self and our world. I see the importance of integrating all parts and aspects of our Self and becoming more whole and complete human beings. This journey into wholeness in the realization of our potential, underpins our personal journey of transformation and healing. This philosophy is at the core of my approach.
(720) 764-9304 View (720) 764-9304
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Boulder, CO provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Boulder build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.