Therapists for college students near Denver, CO
Do you feel like your own thoughts and emotions are getting in your way? Do you struggle with social relationships? Are you having a difficult time finding yourself? life’s problems are often complex and can leave you feeling lost or trapped. I aim to help you forge your own path forward by providing a space which supports exploration and nurtures creativity. I believe that you not only have the potential to face life's challenges, but also the ability to grow and evolve in the process.
Starting college is a major life transition that can be exciting, but also challenging and overwhelming. Adjusting to new routines, increased academic demands, and changing social circles is difficult for many students. Nearly 76% of college students report experiencing moderate to severe stress or distress, with anxiety, loneliness, and depression being especially common during this stage of life. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or isolated, therapy offers a supportive space to process tough emotions and big changes. Together, we can develop coping strategies that build resilience and self-compassion, helping you navigate these challenges and rediscover your inner strengths. Change is hard, but you don’t have to figure it out alone!
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Life can feel like a constant push toward the next achievement, leaving you stuck in self-doubt, uncertainty, or the pressure to have it all figured out. Maybe you're questioning your path, struggling with relationships, or trying to break free from old patterns that no longer serve you. If your inner critic won’t quiet down or you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and stress, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The experiences we carry from childhood shape how we navigate relationships, cope with challenges, and see ourselves. Past wounds can create patterns that feel hard to break, but change is possible. If you feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, struggling to set boundaries, or weighed down by family expectations, therapy can support you in discovering your true self and creating healthier patterns. I offer a space to explore these challenges, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop a stronger connection to yourself. I specialize in a psychodynamic approach with an attachment lens, helping you unpack how past experiences influence your present. Using a trauma-informed and holistic framework, I address the whole person—mind, body, and emotions. I also can incorporate brainspotting, a nontraditional but powerful tool that helps process trauma and emotional distress beyond talk therapy. Additionally, I support those adjusting to life with cancer or chronic illness, helping you navigate the emotional weight of a diagnosis, changes in identity, and the uncertainty that comes with it. My style is warm, approachable, and real. Therapy should be a place where you feel safe to be yourself—whether you’re laughing, crying, or just figuring things out. Let’s work together to build confidence, clarity, and a life that feels more like yours.
IMPROV COMEDY + MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION = PLAY THERAPY FOR GROWN-UPS Are you struggling with feelings of disconnection and isolation? Are you too self-critical or perfectionistic and want to work on your self-esteem and sense of self? Do you want to learn how to let go, have fun, and live in the moment? Do you want to get more in touch with your playful and creative inner child? Does the idea of doing improv comedy make you feel nervous, but you’re intrigued? Do you like to laugh? Within a small supportive group of 4-6 people that meets for eight weeks, you will learn coping skills that will help you to better manage feelings of social anxiety and self-doubt so that you can feel calmer and more connected. You will gradually practice your new skills in real time through tailored improv comedy exercises that are designed to support you on the path towards working with uncomfortable feelings more effectively. At its core, improv comedy helps you to be kinder to yourself and not take yourself so seriously! Coupling improv exercises with mindful self-compassion will help you to develop your psychological flexibility and resilience as you tap into your innate creativity.
Hi, there! I’m Ashlyn. Welcome to a space of caring and support, where you're not just a client, but a cherished part of our journey together. I’m here to listen, understand, and help you navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise. As a faith-based therapist specializing in trauma-informed care, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and build resilience. Whether you're navigating past wounds, seeking deeper self-understanding, or striving for emotional well-being, I offer a compassionate, personalized approach that integrates evidence-based practices with faith and spirituality. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where we can explore your concerns at your own pace. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and will work to build trust and rapport with you from the very beginning. Together, we will identify your strengths and work towards your goals, fostering resilience and self-compassion along the way.
Originally from Chicago, I moved to Colorado to pursue my Master’s at the University of Denver, which confirmed my passion for social work. Before opening my private practice, I worked extensively with survivors of intimate partner abuse, individuals in recovery and couples in crisis. This experience provided me with deep expertise in attachment therapy and reinforced the vital importance of trauma-informed care. My background has shaped a clinical approach rooted in curiosity and a drive to understand the motivations behind actions. This perspective allows me to serve my clients through relational lens, focusing on meaningful connection and growth. If you choose to work with me, you will find a collaborative environment defined by non-judgment and openness. Regardless of your goals, your identities, or where you are in your journey, it would be my honor to support you and your loved ones. I look forward to being your advocate as we work together to reach your goals.
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My belief is that everyone can benefit from therapy and having the support of an unbiased person to talk to. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the belief that our thoughts create our feelings, and that if we change our negative thinking our feelings will change. CBT teaches that it is not the event which causes the emotion (and our behavioral reaction) but the meaning we give that event - or what we think ABOUT that event. There are many powerful tools that have been developed to help you change your negative thoughts and feelings. Working with a Mental Health Therapist will help you learn how to use those tools to make changes in your life and relationships. Negative distorted thoughts tell us “once everything falls into place, I will feel peace”. Therapy helps you find your peace and then everything falls into place.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience, I fully appreciate the importance of finding the right match with a therapist who can offer a compassionate and professional approach to navigating life's challenges. I embrace what may be very painful difficulties as opportunities for positive growth and problem solving, while holding sacred the courage and curiosity it takes to embark upon a very personal therapeutic journey. Being a student inevitably includes personal transformation and growth, not to mention stress and the need for problem solving skills! Getting support, be it brief in nature, or for longer-term emotional regulation, can be invaluable during times of such transition. I offer particular expertise in such areas as: treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, healing from past abuse/victimization (particularly sexual abuse), and EMDR Therapy, in addition to addressing life transitions, the impacts of social injustice and oppression, and overall stress management and relationship restoration.
Much of my work focuses on removing emotional and psychological barriers that keep people from expressing and enjoying who they truly are. Expect to discover or remember aspects of yourself that thrive in authentic relationships and meaningful pursuits.
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I specialize in working with adults of all genders who are struggling with unhealthy relationship patterns, low self-esteem, family of origin or attachment wounds, identity exploration, addiction, & more.
Being in college or graduate school often means navigating big transitions, shifting relationships, academic pressure, identity exploration, and uncertainty about the future. You may look like you’re holding it together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you reconnect with your own capacity to heal and grow. The coping strategies that helped you survive earlier seasons of life may no longer be serving you. In our work together, we’ll build on your existing strengths while developing new skills that support resilience, emotional regulation, and authentic self-trust. I have experience working in hospitals, schools, and in a university setting, and I specialize in working with survivors of trauma. My trauma-informed approach prioritizes safety and nervous system regulation first. We focus on building your ability to feel grounded and present before engaging in deeper trauma processing, and healing does not require you to relive or recount everything before you’re ready. Starting therapy, especially with a new provider, can feel vulnerable. I aim to create a space that feels steady, collaborative, and respectful of your pace. If you’re considering beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, I welcome the opportunity to talk and see if we’re a good fit. I provide teletherapy to clients 18+ across Colorado, and in person sessions in Longmont, CO. Due to a conflict of interest, I am unable to work with current students of the University of Colorado Boulder. Reach out by text, call, or message to schedule a consultation.
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Conscious mental health is holistic in nature, considering body, mind, and spirit as cornerstones to healing and wellness. As such, we provide quality, compassionate, and evidence-based counseling services that are individualized to meet each client’s needs. Nonjudgmental, empathic, and conscious counseling services are essential. We are dedicated to creating an environment where we listen to our clients carefully and without preconceptions, so clients feel heard and validated. We believe in the betterment of mental health services for today and well into the future. We invest in offering conscious and relevant solutions for tweens, teens, parents, adults throughout the lifespan, and their families. We also offer DBT Skills Groups that are changing lives. Some specialties include trauma-informed EMDR-, DBT-, IFS- therapies and more. We believe in offering a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment for ALL clients and worldviews. We seek to foster a diverse community of safety, inclusiveness, and respect. And passionately strive to provide, and promote in the world at large, that ALL persons should be able to obtain quality, compassionate, conscious, and evidence-based care. LBGTQIA+ allied! Our Core Values Wellbeing Conscious mental health is holistic in nature, considering body, mind, and spirit as cornerstones to healing and wellness. As such, we provide quality, compassionate, and evidence-based counseling services that are individualized to meet each client’s needs. Compassion Nonjudgmental, empathic, and conscious counseling services are essential. We are dedicated to creating an environment where we listen to our clients carefully and without preconceptions, so clients feel heard and validated. Equality We believe in offering a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment for ALL clients and worldviews. We seek to foster a diverse community of safety, inclusiveness, and respect. And passionately strive to provide, and promote in the world at large, that ALL persons’ should be able to obtain quality, compassionate, conscious, and evidence-based care. Investment We believe in the betterment of mental health services for today and well into the future. We invest in offering conscious and relevant solutions for our world’s youth. Staying abreast in the needs of an evolving world and supporting our upcoming generation by providing deep healing opportunities to enhance their success in meaningful ways.
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The integration of wealth and wellness is my passion. Increasing productivity, treating trauma, teaching skills for executive function, and improving my clients' relationship with money are the things I find myself focusing on in my practice daily. My go-to tools are EMDR, CBT, and DBT. I hope to offer empathy and accountability for you on your journey.