Parenting therapists in Denver, Colorado CO
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Parenting
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who want support with parenting. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80227
Online in Denver, CO Colorado
Parenting
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you a parent with trauma? Parenting is hard, but trauma makes it even harder! It's so hard to know what to do when you didn't have a safe and secure home when you were growing up. You want to break the cycle of violence, you want better for your kids, you'd do anything to protect them, but what does that look like day to day?
I get it. I have a background in family therapy where parents and kiddos had extreme trauma, and I currently specialize in trauma and relationships. Let's dig in. No dumb questions, no wrong answers. You deserve support, it's a lot of work to break cycles of trauma, and I'd love to partner with you and celebrate you on this journey.
7 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Arazeli Wagner
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Parenting can bring up old emotional patterns, especially for those healing from childhood wounds or generational trauma. I support parents and caregivers who want to better understand their emotional responses, break unhelpful cycles, and parent with greater intention and self-awareness. Therapy focuses on healing your inner experience so you can show up more grounded and connected in your parenting role.
10 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Jamie Andersen, M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Woodland Counseling
Parenting is the best and hardest job most of have ever had. One of the biggest challenges that parents face today is finding a balance between work and family life. This can often involve juggling multiple responsibilities at once, such as taking care of children, meeting deadlines at work, and keeping up with household duties.
26 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Lauren Jensen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Facing our own selves as parents, doing one of the hardest jobs day after day, re-visiting our own attachments and breaking unhealthy patterns from our own families of origin is hard work...and it's possible. Parenting can be rewarding and bring us to our knees in desperation. We can lose sight of taking care of ourselves along the way. Let's work together so you can stay focused on actually being the type of parent you want to be and need to be - for your kids, your partner, and for yourself.
17 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Kim Colna
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Parenting is not easy and more people struggle with parenting their children who may have a mental health disorder. My extensive training in multiple treatment approaches can be a great benefit to you and your family.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80206
Online in Denver, CO Colorado
Parenting
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
With over 25 years of experience working with families and children ages 0–18, I provide parenting consultation, diagnostic feedback, and support for behavioral and emotional concerns. I integrate family systems, attachment, behavioral strategies, IFS, and mindfulness to help parents strengthen relationships and create stability. I also collaborate with prescribers on medication management when appropriate. My diagnostic expertise ensures clarity in identifying developmental, emotional, or relational needs and tailoring recommendations that fit the family system. In addition, I offer a clinical evaluation and consultation to address any diagnostic concerns parents may have and make treatment recommendations based on this assessment.
29 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Sarah J Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, MEd, LPC, LCMHC
For new parents, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about parenthood that don’t seem “right.”
For some, a morning run, a healthy diet and receiving help and support from family and friends are sufficient enough to get through the initial adjustment period. For others, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with new parenthood issues can be comforting, relieving and enlightening.
Therapists who have extensive education and training in peri-natal mental health understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating postpartum symptoms.
Common postpartum symptoms include:
Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you should have become a mother in the first place
Feeling guilty due to high self-expectations
Not feeling “bonded” with the baby
Your thoughts are racing and you can’t quiet your mind
Feeling empty and numb as if you’re just going through the motions
Lack of focus and concentration
Being afraid that if you reach out for help, others will judge your inabilities
Thoughts of running away or leaving your baby behind
Being constantly in a state of worry
If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll find the underlying issues that make you feel disconnected from your baby and create a strategy for moving forward. Contact me today to see how I can help.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO
Online in Denver, CO Colorado
Parenting
Dr. David I. Milner
Psychologist, Ph.D
Do you have parenting challenges with your child, adolescent, or young adult son or daughter?
43 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with parents who feel stretched thin by what parenting is asking of them. This may be because your child is neurodivergent, has medical needs, has been through a frightening or overwhelming experience, or because this stage of parenting is simply more intense than you expected. Parents I see often describe feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on edge much of the time; not knowing how to respond to big emotions, shutdown, or challenging behaviors; worrying about a child’s ADHD, learning needs, or mental health; grieving that family life looks different from what they imagined; feeling tension with a partner or co‑parent about parenting styles, division of labor, or how to support a child; and feeling lonely or unseen in their role, even when they are doing everything they can and know to do.
I work with parents individually, and with couples who want support around how parenting is affecting their relationship. In our work together, there is room for the full range of your experience: love, worry, anger, guilt, and everything in between. We look for ways of relating to your child, and to each other, that feel more grounded, sustainable, and aligned with what matters most to you. I also work with parents who are navigating parenting while healing from their own past experiences, including trauma, complicated family histories, or critical inner voices.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80205
Online in Denver, CO Colorado
Parenting
Barbara Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MS, LPCC, Brainspotting Certified
Parenting can be both meaningful and overwhelming, especially during stressful or transitional periods. I support parents in navigating emotional challenges, building stronger connections with their children, and developing tools to respond rather than react. Therapy creates space for both your needs and your role as a parent.
1 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Parenting
Tab Shamsi
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
I provide parenting support grounded in a strong understanding of behavioral psychology and child development. Parenting can become stressful when conflict, power struggles, or emotional intensity begin to dominate the relationship. My approach focuses on strengthening the connection between parent and child while teaching practical, evidence-based strategies that improve communication, set effective limits, and reduce reactive patterns. We work on helping children understand expectations clearly and feel heard, while also supporting parents in navigating the very real challenges of consistency, discipline, and emotional regulation. The goal is not simply better behavior, but a calmer home environment and a relationship infused with greater clarity, confidence, and even joy.
9 Years Experience
Online in Denver, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Denver's outdoor culture and apparent wellness orientation coexist with high rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use — a tension many locals recognize. The city's rapid growth and housing pressures have intensified stress for longtime residents and newcomers alike, and therapists frequently address adjustment, relationship strain, and burnout tied to the city's boom-era pace. Denver has a significant veteran population given proximity to several military installations, and therapists specializing in military trauma and PTSD are well represented. UCHealth and SCL Health provide major institutional anchors alongside Denver's large and well-established independent therapy community.
Parenting therapists in Denver, Colorado Statistics
Parenting therapists in Denver, Colorado average 19 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (42%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 35% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Christian |