Child Therapists in 80903
Julie Marie Hudak-Salvat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I completed a fellowship at the JFK Center for Children and worked with young children through The Children's Hospital.
I specialize in seeing children, adolescents and young adults who are on the spectrum. My emphasis in my practice is seeing individuals who have been identified as on the spectrum as well as gifted individuals, and children/youth identified with a learning disability and executive functioning and anxiety challenges. I have worked in many different mental health settings and utilize a creative approach to therapy with hands on activities utilizing play, art, CBT, and sensory based, and Neurodivergent based DBT skills and horticultural therapy interventions.
I completed a fellowship at the JFK Center for Children and worked with young children through The Children's Hospital.
I specialize in seeing children, adolescents and young adults who are on the spectrum. My emphasis in my practice is seeing individuals who have been identified as on the spectrum as well as gifted individuals, and children/youth identified with a learning disability and executive functioning and anxiety challenges. I have worked in many different mental health settings and utilize a creative approach to therapy with hands on activities utilizing play, art, CBT, and sensory based, and Neurodivergent based DBT skills and horticultural therapy interventions.
Elizabeth Hash @ Forge Counseling Collective
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA cand
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I also offer play therapy for child clients.
I believe each person is wholly and wonderfully unique: from strengths, values, and identities to needs, questions, and challenges. These parts of who we are can ebb and flow, grow or evolve with each new chapter of our lives. Sometimes, these changes can be uncomfortable, frightening, or overwhelming. Seeking therapy that supports all that you are, wherever you are in your life story, is powerful. I am honored to share this time with you.
I also offer play therapy for child clients.
I believe each person is wholly and wonderfully unique: from strengths, values, and identities to needs, questions, and challenges. These parts of who we are can ebb and flow, grow or evolve with each new chapter of our lives. Sometimes, these changes can be uncomfortable, frightening, or overwhelming. Seeking therapy that supports all that you are, wherever you are in your life story, is powerful. I am honored to share this time with you.
Spring Rainbow Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I treat a number of mental health concerns, and provide an open space for individuals, families, and couples. I have experience and training working with children age of 10 and above with an array of presenting concerns such as trauma, divorce, anxiety, social skills, physical complaints, and many more. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with this community. I strive to provide competent and affirming therapy and have been honored to work with individuals, couples, and families in this community.
I treat a number of mental health concerns, and provide an open space for individuals, families, and couples. I have experience and training working with children age of 10 and above with an array of presenting concerns such as trauma, divorce, anxiety, social skills, physical complaints, and many more. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am passionate about working with this community. I strive to provide competent and affirming therapy and have been honored to work with individuals, couples, and families in this community.
Ann Fleming @ Forge Counseling Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”- Carl Jung. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with all ages. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years, and my greatest joy is found in being a “helper.” Registered Play Therapist means that I have a specialty in play therapy. While this specialty equips me in a unique way to work with children and adolescents, I believe that play helps us to see our way through life's problems with fresh eyes. It's common for me to incorporate some playfulness in all my work with families and individuals.
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”- Carl Jung. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with all ages. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years, and my greatest joy is found in being a “helper.” Registered Play Therapist means that I have a specialty in play therapy. While this specialty equips me in a unique way to work with children and adolescents, I believe that play helps us to see our way through life's problems with fresh eyes. It's common for me to incorporate some playfulness in all my work with families and individuals.
Kira Whitley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I have experience working with children, adolescents, women, and couples.
We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we need to do it all on our own. I have good news- you are not alone and you don't have to do it on your own! We all have a deep desire to be fully known and fully loved. It is my belief that we can't be fully known and loved by others until we fully know and love ourselves. Having a strong sense of identity and purpose allows us to heal, forgive, and move forward with clarity, hope, and tenacity.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, women, and couples.
We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we need to do it all on our own. I have good news- you are not alone and you don't have to do it on your own! We all have a deep desire to be fully known and fully loved. It is my belief that we can't be fully known and loved by others until we fully know and love ourselves. Having a strong sense of identity and purpose allows us to heal, forgive, and move forward with clarity, hope, and tenacity.
Stephanie Marie Schneider
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
I am willing to involve multiple people in therapy, such as children and parents, couples, or other family members relevant to the issues being worked out in therapy.
Are you aware that something lays under the surface of your daily life but can't quite name what it is? Therapy is a safe place where you can explore the emotions, memories, and issues that can be easily buried as you go about your life. Whether you have a specific issue that brings you to seek counseling or have just a general sense that something isn't quite right, I would love to meet with you. Often, it is only through connecting in safe relationship that hidden emotions can freely come out.
I am willing to involve multiple people in therapy, such as children and parents, couples, or other family members relevant to the issues being worked out in therapy.
Are you aware that something lays under the surface of your daily life but can't quite name what it is? Therapy is a safe place where you can explore the emotions, memories, and issues that can be easily buried as you go about your life. Whether you have a specific issue that brings you to seek counseling or have just a general sense that something isn't quite right, I would love to meet with you. Often, it is only through connecting in safe relationship that hidden emotions can freely come out.
Mary Estrada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I specialize in play and art therapy with children as young as 2 years, infant / parent, family and filial therapy, life and parent coaching and EMDR.
I love helping clients reach their goals and overcome traumas that have kept them from reaching their dreams and potential. In private practice since 1991, I specialize in working with young children, adolescents and adults using a strengths-based approach to resolve issues such as trauma, anxiety, attachment, grief, depression, ADHD, life transitions, challenging childhood behaviors, school and learning issues, and family discord, including individuals exposed to past or current addictive family members and/or domestic violence. The foundation of my work with each client is building a safe, trusting and respectful relationship.
I specialize in play and art therapy with children as young as 2 years, infant / parent, family and filial therapy, life and parent coaching and EMDR.
I love helping clients reach their goals and overcome traumas that have kept them from reaching their dreams and potential. In private practice since 1991, I specialize in working with young children, adolescents and adults using a strengths-based approach to resolve issues such as trauma, anxiety, attachment, grief, depression, ADHD, life transitions, challenging childhood behaviors, school and learning issues, and family discord, including individuals exposed to past or current addictive family members and/or domestic violence. The foundation of my work with each client is building a safe, trusting and respectful relationship.
Patrick T Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in private practice. I have worked in the mental health field for thirty years and have experience working in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient, residential, day treatment and public school settings at all grade levels. My extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults has provided me with the insight and understanding which allows me to evaluate and guide you through your individual situation in a professional and confidential manner.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in private practice. I have worked in the mental health field for thirty years and have experience working in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient, residential, day treatment and public school settings at all grade levels. My extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults has provided me with the insight and understanding which allows me to evaluate and guide you through your individual situation in a professional and confidential manner.
Emily Starkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Emily strives to invite individuals, couples, or families to come as they are, to feel safe, to bring the trauma, life stressors, anxiety and also life joys to a safe place. Emily understands that partaking in any therapy process can be challenging to start, and she commends you for taking the first steps to taking control over your life and mental health. Emily has eight years of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the mental health field. Emily believes it is important to provide trauma-informed practice and a person-centered holistic approach to her therapy sessions.
Emily strives to invite individuals, couples, or families to come as they are, to feel safe, to bring the trauma, life stressors, anxiety and also life joys to a safe place. Emily understands that partaking in any therapy process can be challenging to start, and she commends you for taking the first steps to taking control over your life and mental health. Emily has eight years of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the mental health field. Emily believes it is important to provide trauma-informed practice and a person-centered holistic approach to her therapy sessions.
Pam Zicker At Forge Counseling Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Waitlist for new clients
As an attachment-focused child therapist, I work primarily with children and young adults with their parents. Many feel stuck in a negative pattern of conflict, defiance, and anger. My focus is promoting change through playful, accepting, reciprocal connections between caregivers and children. I am a TBRI Practitioner and am trained in DDP by Dr. Daniel Hughes. I am a Certified Autism Professional, have advanced training in working with ADHD, have been trained in both level 1 and level 2 EMDR, and am completing my DBT training. I utilize a playful, engaged presence, movement and play for a bottom-up approach to healing.
As an attachment-focused child therapist, I work primarily with children and young adults with their parents. Many feel stuck in a negative pattern of conflict, defiance, and anger. My focus is promoting change through playful, accepting, reciprocal connections between caregivers and children. I am a TBRI Practitioner and am trained in DDP by Dr. Daniel Hughes. I am a Certified Autism Professional, have advanced training in working with ADHD, have been trained in both level 1 and level 2 EMDR, and am completing my DBT training. I utilize a playful, engaged presence, movement and play for a bottom-up approach to healing.
Lindsey De Los Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors and couples experiencing the following issues: anxiety, depression, marriage and partnership issue, grief & loss, low self-esteem, ADHD, and addiction.
There should always be hope, and you shouldn’t have to suffer alone! No matter what you are facing, I believe that together we can find a solution! We all face difficulty, but it is important to remember that the way you feel is only temporary! It is only a matter of time before the sun comes out after a storm. While life can be challenging at times, having a skilled professional with over 20 years of experience can help you to manage whatever difficulties you are going through. It’s my job to “walk along-side you” in a non-judgmental manner and offer you the support, encouragement, and the concrete solutions you are seeking.
My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors and couples experiencing the following issues: anxiety, depression, marriage and partnership issue, grief & loss, low self-esteem, ADHD, and addiction.
There should always be hope, and you shouldn’t have to suffer alone! No matter what you are facing, I believe that together we can find a solution! We all face difficulty, but it is important to remember that the way you feel is only temporary! It is only a matter of time before the sun comes out after a storm. While life can be challenging at times, having a skilled professional with over 20 years of experience can help you to manage whatever difficulties you are going through. It’s my job to “walk along-side you” in a non-judgmental manner and offer you the support, encouragement, and the concrete solutions you are seeking.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Both In-person and Telehealth availability. Are you ready to feel complete and have purpose? Are you ready to feel better? I am determined to help provide and discover what you need to heal. I specialize in trauma and anxiety with adults, teens, and children. I have been trained in EMDR, BST, Biofeedback, and Life Trajectory work. I work with CBT, TF-CBT, ERP, Play-Therapy, and Sand-Tray Therapy. I have experience in both adult and youth corrections, along with behavior modification. I support the LGBTQIA+ community and have worked with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
Both In-person and Telehealth availability. Are you ready to feel complete and have purpose? Are you ready to feel better? I am determined to help provide and discover what you need to heal. I specialize in trauma and anxiety with adults, teens, and children. I have been trained in EMDR, BST, Biofeedback, and Life Trajectory work. I work with CBT, TF-CBT, ERP, Play-Therapy, and Sand-Tray Therapy. I have experience in both adult and youth corrections, along with behavior modification. I support the LGBTQIA+ community and have worked with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
A Willow Bends, LLC
MA, LPC, LAC, MAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Many of our therapist work with small children in both our Woodland Park and Colorado Springs locations.
Have you suffered through years of abuse or trauma? Lost a loved one through divorce or death? Maybe, you feel you can't face life anymore. Maybe you struggle with the use of alcohol or drugs. Do you use them to "feel good about yourself?" Maybe, just "to forget for a moment". Maybe because they make you feel "normal". This is the time to seek help. It takes courage to call and yet we are here to walk with you during your trying times and help you find the inner peace, joy, and success you deserve!
Many of our therapist work with small children in both our Woodland Park and Colorado Springs locations.
Have you suffered through years of abuse or trauma? Lost a loved one through divorce or death? Maybe, you feel you can't face life anymore. Maybe you struggle with the use of alcohol or drugs. Do you use them to "feel good about yourself?" Maybe, just "to forget for a moment". Maybe because they make you feel "normal". This is the time to seek help. It takes courage to call and yet we are here to walk with you during your trying times and help you find the inner peace, joy, and success you deserve!
Amy Catherine Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT-C
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
I am available to assist in empowering you to overcome anxiety/depression/stress to move toward a happy, calm, peaceful and productive life through a person centered approach. I have years of experience in helping individuals, families, children and adolescents overcome and address a wide variety of life problems, mental illness, trauma, anxiety, relational problems and addiction. I have personal experience overcoming paralyzing fears. Hours are Monday to Friday for telehealth sessions. I have some availability on weekends to best serve your needs.
I am available to assist in empowering you to overcome anxiety/depression/stress to move toward a happy, calm, peaceful and productive life through a person centered approach. I have years of experience in helping individuals, families, children and adolescents overcome and address a wide variety of life problems, mental illness, trauma, anxiety, relational problems and addiction. I have personal experience overcoming paralyzing fears. Hours are Monday to Friday for telehealth sessions. I have some availability on weekends to best serve your needs.
Scott DeWalt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I have over 10 years of experience collaborating with individuals, families, and children.
Finding the right therapist is no different than finding the perfect dentist, doctor, or other medical professional. In many ways, it may even be more important to you. Your therapist may know more about you than any other person in your life. I take this responsibility very seriously. I realize that you are trusting me with one of your most precious assets, your mental health. There have been times in my life that I have needed the assistance of a good therapist, and I understand how important it is to you.
I have over 10 years of experience collaborating with individuals, families, and children.
Finding the right therapist is no different than finding the perfect dentist, doctor, or other medical professional. In many ways, it may even be more important to you. Your therapist may know more about you than any other person in your life. I take this responsibility very seriously. I realize that you are trusting me with one of your most precious assets, your mental health. There have been times in my life that I have needed the assistance of a good therapist, and I understand how important it is to you.
Jen LPC, llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
When working with children and adolescents, I often incorporate arts and play into the session.
I counsel individuals from all age groups. I have a client-centered eclectic counseling style focused on self-empowerment, healing, and growth. I acknowledge each person has individual experiences and needs; therefore, no therapy tool works for all clients. My experience, education, and empathy allow me to accept clients where they are and meet their unique needs. I strive to cultivate connection, non-judgment, and open-mindedness with each client I meet. When appropriate I may share related wisdom and experience; it's important to me that you know you're not alone on your journey.
When working with children and adolescents, I often incorporate arts and play into the session.
I counsel individuals from all age groups. I have a client-centered eclectic counseling style focused on self-empowerment, healing, and growth. I acknowledge each person has individual experiences and needs; therefore, no therapy tool works for all clients. My experience, education, and empathy allow me to accept clients where they are and meet their unique needs. I strive to cultivate connection, non-judgment, and open-mindedness with each client I meet. When appropriate I may share related wisdom and experience; it's important to me that you know you're not alone on your journey.
SCo Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
You want to be emotionally healthier and happier, but you may not know how to obtain that goal. You want help figuring out what tools, strategies, or changes will help you reach your emotional health and relationship goals. We can help.
You want to be emotionally healthier and happier, but you may not know how to obtain that goal. You want help figuring out what tools, strategies, or changes will help you reach your emotional health and relationship goals. We can help.
Michael Barnard
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Setbacks are not failures but questions asked of our own desire. Finding the way forward sometimes means exiting first through the back door of the symptom. You may yield to your symptom in order to suffer less (or more), or resist it the way you resist scratching that itch that won’t ever keep you from scratching it again, or you can anesthetize it or otherwise exist while it is simultaneously taking up space within you, speaking with your own body, killing your own time. But you can’t really live with your symptom, can you? In analysis the symptom becomes a most singular path to the peculiarity of your own unprecedented being.
Setbacks are not failures but questions asked of our own desire. Finding the way forward sometimes means exiting first through the back door of the symptom. You may yield to your symptom in order to suffer less (or more), or resist it the way you resist scratching that itch that won’t ever keep you from scratching it again, or you can anesthetize it or otherwise exist while it is simultaneously taking up space within you, speaking with your own body, killing your own time. But you can’t really live with your symptom, can you? In analysis the symptom becomes a most singular path to the peculiarity of your own unprecedented being.
Evelyn J. Delacruz-Jiron
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, LAC, CFM
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Dr. Evelyn DeLaCruz-Jiron, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and certified in family mediation. I am licensed to practice in CO, AK, AZ and UT and I specialize in family therapy, couples therapy, parenting interventions and trauma informed care using DBT, CBT, experiential and ACT therapy. I am an AAMFT approved supervisor and have experience providing clinical supervision to both LPCs and LMFTs.
My name is Dr. Evelyn DeLaCruz-Jiron, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and certified in family mediation. I am licensed to practice in CO, AK, AZ and UT and I specialize in family therapy, couples therapy, parenting interventions and trauma informed care using DBT, CBT, experiential and ACT therapy. I am an AAMFT approved supervisor and have experience providing clinical supervision to both LPCs and LMFTs.
Natalie Gabrielle Real
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Waitlist for new clients
Natalie has worked with a wide range of ages and populations, which include treating those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, sexual abuse and other traumas, autism, intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses, immigration processes, and college/career counseling. Natalie is client-centered and believes cultural, familial, trauma response, and learning capacity are important attributes in understanding her clients. Natalie believes in the importance of self-discovery, self-evaluation, and a growth mindset to have positive impacts on self and personal relationships.
Natalie has worked with a wide range of ages and populations, which include treating those struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, sexual abuse and other traumas, autism, intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses, immigration processes, and college/career counseling. Natalie is client-centered and believes cultural, familial, trauma response, and learning capacity are important attributes in understanding her clients. Natalie believes in the importance of self-discovery, self-evaluation, and a growth mindset to have positive impacts on self and personal relationships.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 80903 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 80903 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.
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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 80903 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.