Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Welby, CO.

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.

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

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.

Jackie Woodward approaches counseling with children by creating a warm, playful, and supportive environment where young clients feel safe to express themselves in ways that feel natural to them. She uses developmentally appropriate, movement-based, and creative techniques to help children communicate their feelings, understand their experiences, and build emotional regulation skills. Jackie blends Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, and Cognitive-Behavioral strategies to gently guide children in recognizing their strengths, developing coping tools, and improving communication at home and school. With patience, curiosity, and intuitive awareness, she helps children gain confidence, navigate challenges, and form healthier patterns that support long-term emotional well-being.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.