Child Therapist
Griffin Kauffman, B.A.
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Karen Ragland, M.A., NCC, LPCC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Marie Zeledon, M.A., LPCC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Ryan Battaglia, M.S., LPCC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Meghan Ekins, M.A., NCC, LPCC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Jamie Smiertelny, M.S.W, LCSW
Counselor
5250 Hahns Peak Drive Suite #200, Loveland, Colorado 80538 | 970-227-2770
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.
Child Therapist
Foundations Counseling, LLC
Counseling Organization
Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 970-227-2770
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.
Child Therapist
Kasi Hill, M.A., LPCC, MFTC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Sadie Forney, M.S.W., LSW
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Liz Rand, M.A., LPC
Counselor
Wellington, Colorado 80549 |
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.
Child Therapist
Lisa Taylor, M.S.W., LSW
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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 Therapist
Claire Harstine, M.A., LPCC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Keira Olivas, M.A., LMFT, LPC-S
Counselor
Within Driving Distance Of, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | (970) 227-2770
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.
Child Therapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
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Child Therapist
Margibel Vazquez, M.S., MFTC
Counselor
Wellington, Wellington, Colorado 80549 | 9702272770
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.
Child Therapist
Kelsey Edwards, M.S.W., SWC
Counselor
400 E Horsetooth Rd, Suite 100, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 | 970-227-2770
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.
You have found the top therapists in Wellington, CO who specialize in helping children.
Thank you for visiting our Colorado page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Wellington, Colorado who are trained and experienced in helping children and youth. Working with children requires a different skillset from other types of therapy and here you will find therapists who are skilled, patient and experienced. Please note that while all therapists here work with children, not all may be a registered psychologist. You can easily verify this on each profile. Reach out to a child therapist or child psychologist in Wellington today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Wellington is located in Larimer County, Colorado. It has a land area of 3.42 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Wellington is 7,807 people with 2,313 households and a median annual income of $76,917. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Wellington for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Wellington public health department.