Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Derby, CO.

Ryan creates a warm and supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of children, helping them express their feelings and navigate challenges in a safe space. He uses age-appropriate techniques, including play therapy, to engage children in healing and growth. Ryan collaborates closely with families to support the child’s emotional and social development, helping them build resilience, improve self-esteem, and develop healthy coping skills that promote long-term well-being and confidence.

Adolescents can be a beautiful time in life, but for some it can be terrifying. Navigating through life as we try to find who we are and where we belong can be a daunting task. Support and guidance is always necessary through this time, but also learning through our experiences is vital to development as well. The pressures and expectations that adolescents carry around with them is a huge weight. Having a supportive and caring adult to walk them through this time in their life can be vital to get through this stage in life and thrive.

Erik Peaslee approaches counseling with a compassionate and individualized perspective, believing that each child’s experiences and challenges are unique and deserving of understanding. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where children can express themselves authentically, explore their emotions, and develop coping skills at their own pace. By combining evidence-based strategies with empathy and patience, Erik helps children navigate anxiety, depression, social difficulties, and family transitions. His goal is not only to address immediate concerns but to empower children to build resilience, self-confidence, and long-lasting emotional well-being, fostering growth that extends beyond the counseling room.

Margibel Vazquez specializes in counseling children by creating a safe, nurturing space where young clients feel seen, heard, and understood. She uses play therapy, art therapy, and child-centered approaches to help children express emotions, build coping skills, and navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, or family changes. Margibel tailors her techniques to each child’s developmental needs, supporting their emotional growth and resilience while collaborating with families to foster a supportive environment for lasting healing and well-being.

Aubri approaches counseling for children with warmth, patience, and creativity, recognizing that each child experiences the world differently and may express feelings in unique ways. She creates a safe, supportive environment where children feel seen, heard, and understood, using age-appropriate strategies such as play, art, movement, and guided conversation. By helping children build emotional awareness, coping skills, and problem-solving abilities, Aubri empowers them to navigate challenges like anxiety, school stress, social difficulties, and self-esteem concerns, fostering resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of self.

Marie provides a warm, nurturing, and developmentally sensitive space for children to express themselves and navigate life’s challenges. She uses evidence-based approaches, including play therapy, along with mindfulness and creative techniques, to help children process emotions, build coping skills, and develop self-esteem. By creating a safe and supportive environment, Marie helps children communicate what they may not yet have the words to express, fostering emotional resilience, confidence, and healthy relationships with themselves, their peers, and their families.

Claire approaches counseling for children with warmth, patience, and a deep understanding of developmental needs. She creates a safe, nurturing environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves through play, art, and creative therapies. By tailoring her approach to each child’s unique strengths and challenges, Claire helps them build emotional regulation, confidence, and healthy coping skills. She also partners closely with families to support the child’s growth and healing both in and outside of therapy, fostering lasting positive change.

Is your child or teenager struggling in some way with their feelings, behaviors, or relationships? Are you worried about ADD/ADHD, cutting, eating disorders, anxiety or depression? Is your child having difficulty recovering from a traumatic event or death of a loved one? I have helped innumerable children and adolescents recover and improve their lives. If you are worried about a child in your life, call today to find out if child counseling is the answer.

Therapy for young children supports emotional expression, behavioral regulation, and healthy development during early years. Using developmentally appropriate, relational approaches, therapy helps children communicate feelings, build coping skills, and feel safer navigating big emotions or transitions. Caregivers are often included to strengthen attachment, improve understanding of a child’s needs, and support positive changes at home, school, and in relationships.

Karen provides a warm, playful, and supportive environment where children feel safe to express themselves and work through emotional or behavioral challenges. Using age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, she helps children build emotional awareness, improve communication, and develop healthy coping skills. Karen collaborates closely with parents and caregivers to support the child’s growth both in and outside of sessions. Her goal is to help children feel understood, confident, and better equipped to navigate their world.

Delaney approaches counseling for children with warmth, patience, and a playful yet intentional style that meets each child where they are emotionally and developmentally. She creates a safe and supportive environment where children feel heard, understood, and empowered to express their thoughts and feelings. Using age-appropriate strategies such as play, storytelling, and skill-building exercises, Delaney helps children navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, school struggles, and social difficulties. Her goal is to equip children with coping skills, confidence, and emotional resilience that foster healthy growth, stronger relationships, and a sense of security both at home and at school.

Teens can have a variety of difficulties including questioning their identities, struggling with self esteem and acceptance issues, worrying about meeting expectations, lacking organizational skills, and recovering from abandonment or trauma. I work with teens to help them develop their personal values, identify their unique talents and abilities, develop social and practical skills, and heal from past hurts and trauma. Anxiety and bullying are also common issues I work with.

Diamond Counseling provides therapy services for children ages 5 and older. Even though your child may not be able to articulate their need for therapy, they have other ways of letting you know. This can include their performance at school, behavioral issues at home or school that may be problematic, fear, depression, or having difficulty sharing what they are feeling. As your therapist, I work to engage your child in an emotionally safe manner. I also involve, you, the parent(s) whenever possible. I provide evening office hours to fit both your school and work schedules. The Diamond Counseling office location is at Wadsworth and Hampden.