Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Thornton, CO.

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.

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.

Sadie creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment tailored to children aged 7 and up. She uses age-appropriate, creative techniques to help kids express their feelings, build coping skills, and develop emotional regulation. Sadie works closely with families and schools to support each child’s growth and well-being. Her compassionate, patient approach helps children build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships, empowering them to navigate challenges and thrive in their daily lives.

At Foundations Counseling, we offer counseling services to children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 18, who may be struggling with inappropriate behaviors, difficult emotions, and upheaval or trauma in their life. For younger children, our specialists utilize play therapy to effectively address their needs. For older children, traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy is often the most effective stragey. We also offer art therapy for all ages. If you feel a child in your life would benefit from therapy, please call us at (970) 227-2770.

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.

Young children do not have the verbal skills to explain what is bothering them and may become angry or depressed. I communicate with children at the appropriate age level using books, games, and drawing. As we play together, your child will feel safe and find a way to express feelings not easily expressed because of lack of words. I will help your child develop new coping and verbal skills that will allow expression of feelings. I will, or course, communicate with you as the parent and make suggestions to help you interact better with your child

Kelsey Edwards has a wealth of knowledge and experience working one on one with children and families to help foster strong and supporting relationships. Kelsey has experience working with and advocating for children who have undergone abuse and neglect and is skilled in helping family units heal from adversity. Kelsey is passionate about working with children to help them learn grow and overcome anything life throws in their way. Contact Kelsey at Foundations Counseling and see how individual counseling can benefit your child.

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.

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.

Kasi Hill provides a warm, nurturing space for children ages 6 and up to express themselves and work through challenges. She uses play therapy, trauma-informed care, and developmentally appropriate techniques to help children build emotional regulation, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. Kasi collaborates with families to support positive growth and healing, fostering resilience and confidence in young clients. Her approach creates safety and trust, empowering children to navigate life’s difficulties while developing skills for lifelong well-being.

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.

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.

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.

Meghan Ekins creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children to express themselves freely and feel understood. She uses play-based and expressive therapies tailored to each child’s developmental needs, helping them explore emotions, build coping skills, and improve social and behavioral challenges. Meghan collaborates closely with caregivers to support the whole child and family system, fostering resilience, emotional growth, and positive communication, so children can thrive both at home and in their broader environments.

Many times, child stherapists overdo the family system in their quest to seek effective solutions for emotional, learning or behavioral concerns with young children. And many times doctors overpathologize issues that shouldnt be medicated necessarily. This leaves parents wondering what is the best route for their child? Introducting brainwave optimization technology. A fast, effective, natural, and less expensive way to allow your child's brain to make the optimizing changes it desires to make---on its own! Without any external force, opinion, medication, diagnostic, etc. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161

Many times, child therapists overdo the family system in their quest to seek effective solutions for emotional, learning or behavioral concerns with young children. And many times doctors overpathologize issues that shouldn’t be medicated necessarily. This leaves parents wondering what is the best route for their child? Introducing brainwave optimization technology. A fast, effective, natural, and less expensive way to allow your child's brain to make the optimizing changes it desires to make---on its own! Without any external force, opinion, medication, diagnostic, etc. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

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.

In working with young children, I create a gentle, supportive space where they can explore their feelings and experiences with the presence of a trusted caregiver. By including a caregiver in our sessions, we help the child understand that they are not solely responsible for any challenges they might be facing. Together, we can reframe struggles as shared experiences that do not define them, encouraging a sense of belonging and resilience. This approach helps both child and caregiver connect around strengths, building a foundation of support and understanding that allows the child to feel seen, valued, and empowered.

Lisa Taylor creates a safe, nurturing space for children ages 5 and up to express themselves and work through challenges. She incorporates creative therapies like art, play, and movement alongside somatic and mindfulness techniques to help children build emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills. Lisa collaborates closely with families to support healthy development and address issues such as anxiety, trauma, and peer conflict. Her compassionate, trauma-informed approach fosters resilience and empowers children to grow and thrive.

Child and teen counseling involves working to address the emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of young people. My priority is creating a nurturing and supportive environment. I will work with your child to uncover underlying sources of distress and equip them with effective coping strategies. A welcoming setting where thoughts and emotions are expressed openly, without fear of judgement. Therapy sessions customized to address specific challenges, goals, and developmental needs. A comprehensive approach that ensures compassionate and individualized care.

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.

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.

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.

True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I provide therapy for children, adolescents, individuals, elders, couples, and families. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I provide a wide variety of evidence-based treatment approaches. Which means that all the therapy that I implement is highly researched and therefore, proven to work, if followed correctly. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest.