Denver teen therapists
Our experienced teen therapists provide counseling services in Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Arvada — plus secure telehealth for teens and families throughout Colorado.
Teen counseling services in Denver
Today’s teens are navigating more pressure than any previous generation — social media, academic stress, identity questions, and a mental health crisis that’s been building for years. Our Denver teen therapists are here to help.
Our team has over 100 years of combined experience working with adolescents, and our offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Arvada are conveniently located near local middle and high schools. We also offer telehealth for teens who prefer to meet from home.
The numbers are striking: according to the CDC, about 1 in 3 teenagers struggles with anxiety, and rates of teen depression have nearly doubled over the past decade. Up to 20% of teens have engaged in self-harm. Many parents notice warning signs — withdrawal, mood changes, falling grades — but aren’t sure when to reach out. The answer: sooner is almost always better. Early intervention in adolescence leads to significantly better long-term outcomes.
Whether your teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, social difficulties, identity questions, or trauma, our therapists are trained to connect with teens where they are — without judgment, and without the pressure of talking to a parent or teacher.
Benefits of teen counseling in Denver
- A safe, judgment-free space — Teens often open up more readily to a neutral third party than to parents or peers. Therapy gives them a place to be honest without social consequences.
- Practical coping skills — Our therapists teach teens concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, anger, and difficult emotions — skills they’ll carry into adulthood.
- Problem-solving support — Whether the issue is school stress, friendships, family conflict, or bigger mental health challenges, we help teens find perspective and workable solutions.
- Emotional vocabulary and self-awareness — Teens who learn to name and understand their emotions are better equipped to regulate them and communicate effectively.
- Confidence and resilience — Therapy helps teens understand themselves better, build self-esteem, and develop the resilience to handle life’s inevitable setbacks.
- Parent-teen communication — When appropriate, we help bridge communication gaps between teens and their families without betraying your teen’s trust.
Does your teen actually need therapy?
When your teen’s behavior changes or you notice that they’re struggling with their relationships or classwork, or losing interest in their activities, it can be a good time to check in with them. However, as many parents know, teens sometimes have an easier time opening up to someone who isn’t a parent.
Contrary to what some may believe, teens don’t need to have a diagnosed mental illness or condition to see a therapist. It’s very normal for a teenager to go to therapy for any number of reasons, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders, and body image issues.
In most cases, many teens enjoy talking to their own therapist to have dedicated time that’s about them. Some teens come to us before things happen, while others are looking for help recovering from specific experiences, like grief or trauma to help them process and move forward in a healthier, more positive mental state.
How our Denver teen therapists can help
- Teen anxiety counseling
- EMDR or Brainspotting for teens
- Teen grief counseling
- Eating disorder therapy or help with body image issues
- Teen depression therapy
- Family therapy or communication issues
- Gender identity issues for teens
- Teen self-esteem therapy
- Life transition therapy for teens
- Self-harm or self-injury therapy for teens
- Teen trauma therapy
Therapy for teens struggling with anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health challenges facing teens today, and they often look different in adolescents than in adults. An anxious teen might avoid school, struggle with friendships, or have frequent stomachaches with no medical explanation. A depressed teen might seem irritable rather than sad, sleep all day, or lose interest in activities they used to love.
Our teen therapists in Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Arvada are specifically trained to recognize and treat adolescent anxiety and depression using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, and Brainspotting — therapies that have strong research support for teen mental health. We meet teens where they are, use language they actually relate to, and build trust before pushing for breakthroughs.
The teenage years bring new pressures, social complexity, and an accelerating path toward adulthood. With the right support, your teen doesn’t just get through it — they grow through it.
Our Denver teen therapists do more than listen. We use evidence-based techniques tailored to adolescents — including CBT, DBT skills training, EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness-based approaches — to help your teen process difficult emotions, build practical coping strategies, and develop a stronger sense of self.
We help teens understand why they feel what they feel, not just how to manage symptoms. That means building real insight and lasting skills — not just getting through the next hard week. Our therapists also help teens communicate more effectively with parents, peers, and teachers, so growth in the therapy room translates to real life at home and school.
Most importantly, we know how to work with teens. We don’t talk down to them, we don’t moralize, and we don’t report back everything to parents. We build trust — because without it, nothing else works.
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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 Denver, Greenwood Village, Lone 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.