Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Derby, CO.

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.

Griffin works with children ages 5 and up, providing a warm, supportive space where they can express themselves through play, art, and creativity. Using child-centered play therapy and expressive arts techniques, she helps children explore emotions, build self-esteem, and develop healthy coping skills. Griffin meets each child with patience, curiosity, and compassion, creating a safe environment for growth. She also collaborates with caregivers to support progress at home and school, fostering resilience and emotional well-being in every child.

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.

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.

With young children, you have to let go and play. Play is one of the ways children communicate and express their feelings. Using "Play Therapy", we enter the world of play and within the play, one finds the needs of the child, and the parents are then able to see how they may help their children in positive ways. Sometimes, it's about going for a walk with the child and seeing what comes up. It's being present, open and able to get out of your way of thinking and opening to what the child is trying to show you through their play.

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.

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.

If your child is acting out, experiencing big emotions, or acting unusual it may be a sign your child needs some extra support. Whether your child is experiencing a major life change, bullying, struggling in school, or something else entirely, Jamie Smiertelny has the knowledge and skills to help your child get back on track and eventually thrive. She uses methods such as play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray therapy to help your child understand and work through their emotions. Call (970) 227-2770 to schedule a free consultation with Jamie.

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.

I highly specialize in working with young children. I have extensive training and knowledge in early childhood development and use a combination of play therapy and EMDR when treating children. I believe trust is the most important component of therapy with kids and put a large emphasis on building the therapeutic relationship in the beginning. This allows kids to feel safe and benefit long term from the therapy process.

Madi Nigro approaches counseling for children with warmth, patience, and creativity, creating a safe and supportive space where young clients feel heard and understood. She integrates play therapy, art, movement, and other creative techniques to help children express emotions, build coping skills, and process challenging experiences in ways that feel natural to them. By collaborating with families and focusing on each child’s unique strengths, Madi helps children develop confidence, resilience, and healthy communication skills, fostering growth, emotional well-being, and positive relationships at home, school, and in their communities.

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.

I use non-directive, directive and sand play therapy when working with children. Given that younger children's brains are in a process of development and many of the more complex cognitive skills don't develop until later, play is the most effect method of learning to solve problems and process emotions or issues. As a school counselor I worked with families, teachers and children. I have trained as a synergistic play therapist, a person centered play therapist and in sand play.