Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Thornton, CO.

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.

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.