Older therapists in Denver, CO

Meet with an older therapist in Denver or Greenwood Village with lived experience and the perspective that comes with age and experience.

We have therapists in Denver and Greenwood Village over 40

When searching for a therapist, many people prefer to meet with an older therapist who can relate to their story or life experience. While many excellent therapists are in their 20s and 30s, we understand that many people feel more comfortable speaking with an older therapist instead of someone fresh out of graduate school or even younger than their own children.

At My Denver Therapy, we have older therapists in both Denver and Greenwood Village who are over 40 and bring the lived experiences and life perspective that comes with age. Whether you’re experiencing difficulties with adult children, divorce, grief and loss, or something else, we can match you with an older therapist who brings a more experienced perspective on your stage of life.

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Why many people prefer to meet with an older therapist

Older therapists haven’t just studied life’s challenges; they’ve lived through many of them—including career pivots, raising families, navigating relationship ups and downs, dealing with loss, figuring out aging. These experiences that often bring a unique kind of wisdom and empathy that they bring into the therapy room.

When you’re talking to a therapist who has personally experienced many of life’s bigger storms, you might feel a different level of connection. It’s that feeling of:

  • “They just get it”: A deeper sense of being understood because they have relatable life context.
  • Grounded Perspective: Insights that feel earned and realistic, drawn from real-world experience.
  • Comfort and Stability: Sometimes, there’s just a reassuring presence that comes with maturity and life perspective.

This doesn’t mean younger therapists aren’t amazing (we have fantastic therapists of all ages!), but the accumulated life wisdom of an older therapist can offer a specific kind of comfort and relatable insight that many people find incredibly valuable.

It's okay to prefer an older therapist

We recognize that many clients feel a stronger connection and sense of immediate trust with a therapist who has more life experience.

If you’re navigating later life stages, managing long-term career or family dynamics, seeking purpose during a life stage, or simply feel more comfortable collaborating with someone who brings decades of perspective rather than being fresh out of graduate school, seeking an older therapist makes perfect sense. 

There’s often a unique comfort and reassurance in knowing your therapist brings not only years of refined clinical skills but also rich life experience.

Many find it easier to build rapport with a mature therapist who offers that grounded, relatable viewpoint and seasoned professional insight that comes from navigating similar life complexities over time, providing the stability and depth you might be seeking.

Other Specialties

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Hillary Naef
(MA, LPC)
Brian Thomas
(MA, LPC)
Katy Pelletier
(MS, MFTC)
Dawn Schmidli
(M. Ed, LPC)
Anne Giles
(MA, LPCC)
Sydney Marxer
(MA, LPCC)
Lance Hill
(MA, LPC)
John Hague
(MA, LPC)
Lindsey Kayne
(MA, LPCC)
MacKenzie King
(MS, LPC)
Nicole Hunka
(MA, LPC)
Kelly Albers
(MA, LPC)
Nicole Wolf
(MA, LPC)
Aria Kirby
(MS, LPCC)
JJ Hedden
(Counseling Intern)
Annie Hause
(MA, LPC)
Maci Luther
(MA, LPC)
Alex Song
(MA, LPC)
Shannon Keane
(MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC)
Allie Evans
(MMFT, LMFT)
Courtneyrose Chung
(MMFT, LMFT, LPC, LAC, NMIT)

Meet our therapists

As a therapist-owned practice, we care about helping you heal, grow, and thrive. We take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth. 

Availability

We’re always accepting new clients at our conveniently located offices in DenverGreenwood VillageLone Tree, and Arvada. All of our therapists can meet with clients online.

We specialize in you 

You are welcome here. Because we have a large team with a wide range of specialties and trainings, we work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages. 

We can match you with a male or female therapist who matches your goals, location, and schedule. If you have a preference for gender, age, religious background, or a person with a specific type of training or life experience, we can match you with a therapist you feel comfortable with.

Trained in effective therapy modalities

To support your mental health journey, our team is trained in some of the most effective forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and IFS.

Whether you’re looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or want to better understand your relationship and attachment styles, we can help.

Insurance information

We’re out of network with insurance and Tricare and are unable to take Medicaid or Medicare.

Unlike many Denver therapy practices, we don’t charge separate intake or administration fees or charge more for your first session or  specialized therapy methods like EMDR. 

Get matched with a therapist

Contact us today, and one of our therapists will reach out to you directly, usually the same day.

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