Mental Health Resources

OFM’s official directory of LGBTQ+-friendly mental health resources in the Colorado area.

Alex Osias, MSW, LCSW, MFTC
720-310-0714
alexosias.com

Trained and certified mental health therapist in Colorado, bringing awareness and action to your sense of self and relationships.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Colorado Chapter
afsp.org/colorado.                                                                                                                                                                           colorado@afsp.org

AFSP Colorado’s mission is to save lives and support those affected by suicide across the state of Colorado.

Andrew Tessmer Counseling, PLLC
Andrew Tessmer, M.Ed, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, QTAP
720-340-3747
counselingwithandrew.com

I provide virtual individual therapy to CO clients on LGBTQ+ concerns, anxiety, body image and disordered eating, ADHD, and career concerns.

Arcana Counseling
720-432-6661
arcanacounseling.co

Queer, sex-positive therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ counseling, sexuality, relationships, and polyamory. Remote and in-person available.

Artfully You Therapy
Dr. Nikki Blakesley
719-377-2442
artfullyyoutherapy.com.                                                                                                                                                hello@artfullyyoutherapy.com

I specialize in working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community who have experienced spiritual and/or religious trauma. I integrate art into therapy sessions to empower my clients to explore, nurture, and accept their identities.

Birch Psychology
 303-834-1026
birchpsychology.com

Birch Psychology is committed to serving individuals and families of all identities through therapy and assessments in Denver and Centennial

Calm Clarity Therapy
720-443-1021
calmclaritytherapy.com

Tailored therapy for adults with ADHD & anxiety. Discover your strengths and overcome challenges with our expert support.

Centus Counseling, Consulting & Education
Paul A. Bretz, D.Min., LCSW, MHSA|
303-639-5240 | PBretz@centus.org

Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a creative approach to developing healthy relationships. It is designed to help conflict within relationships become opportunities for healing and growth, and to help good relationships gain new tools and perspectives on further developing the depth of the connection between partners.

Chelsea Newton LCSW, M.Ed.
720-282-9105
phasesofthemindtherapy.com

Queer Sex Therapist for queer adults. Specializing in baby queer & LGBTQ+ identity, and sexual trauma. Book a free vibe check today!

Diversus Health
719-572-6100
diversushealth.org

We offer counseling, psychiatric, addiction, and crisis services to all ages in Colorado Springs and the tri-county area – now offering Same Day Access intakes.

Nico Baker, LCSW
720-443-2353
dnbtherapy.com

Healing happens together. Dynamic psychotherapy can help make meaning of your past and gain insight for your future.  I’ve been working in our community for over twenty years.

Ellie Mental Health
elliementalhealth.com

Ellie Mental Health isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Eleven locations across Colorado with more coming soon.

Liminality Counseling
Rebecca Guidera, LPC
843-330-0343 (text)
liminality.counseling@gmail.com

Liminality Counseling is a therapy practice focusing on healing sexuality, intimacy, and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with women, LGBTQIA+, and poly folx from a somatic and pleasure-focused lens. Please connect with me to learn more and how we can best support you.

Healing with Feelings
Amanda Tinkey, LCSW
720-334-8646 (text/call)
amandatinkey@healingwithfeelings.com

Healing with Feelings is a therapy practice for those who are struggling with identity, mood, anxiety, or past trauma. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ communities, providing inclusive care and access to gender affirming procedures (i.e. letters for insurance). Please reach out if this sounds like something you would benefit from! 

Jade Cooley Therapy
720-263-7194
jadecooleytherapy.com
Jade@JadeCooleyTherapy.com

Jade is a queer therapist specializing in trauma recovery through EMDR. In-person and Telehealth. Medicaid and self pay, with sliding scale options.

Jesse Proia M.A., L.M.F.T.
Colorado – LMFT .0001839
213-538-8714 | Jesseproia.com 

jesseproia@jesseproia.com

LGBTQ+ specialized psychotherapy. In-person therapy at my Capitol Hill office in Denver, video therapy across Colorado.

Looking Glass Mental Health
alan@lookingglassmh.com
lookingglassmh.com

Looking Glass Mental Health provides easy to access, personalized mental health care (medications and therapy) and has extensive experience working with those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

The Liberation Coalition
720-295-1822
libco.us

The Liberation Coalition is a non-hierarchical collective of trans, queer, and BIPOC identifying mental health professionals. We ground ourselves in a foundation of mutual trust and the desire to transcend old systems with inherent power inequities. We identify as a coalition because we seek action, both personally and politically.

Mental Health Colorado
720-208-2220 | mentalhealthcolorado.org
info@mentalhealthcolorado.org

Mental Health Colorado advocates for every Coloradan who experiences a mental health or substance use condition each year. We engage policymakers, providers, the public, and the press to promote mental well-being, ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use care, and end discrimination.

Mental Health Partners
303-443-8500
mhpcolorado.org

MHP provides personalized mental health and substance use care so people can enjoy healthy, fulfilling lives. Healing is our purpose. Help is our promise. Health is our passion.

Mile High Behavioral Healthcare
303-825-8113
milehighbehavioralhealthcare.org

Denver Element
Celebrating more than 15 years of creating stronger, empowered LGBTQ2S+ communities through our programs providing behavioral healthcare and HIV prevention services.

Transgender Center of the Rockies
Holistic mental health services for members of Colorado’s transgender and gender expansive community

Natural Embodiment Somatic & Dance/Movement Therapy
401-307-3449
naturalembodiment.org 

Lauren Pass Erickson MA, LPC, R-DMT (she/her) provides an embodied and creative approach to mental health care, helping you live your truth in joy and confidence. Specialized focus on reconnecting with the body after trauma, healing CPTSD, exploring queer sexuality, and embracing the adult coming-out process. Individual and group therapy available.

Queer Asterisk
720-507-6161
info@queerasterisk.com
queerasterisk.com

Queer Asterisk is a Colorado-based non-profit organization that provides accessible counseling, education and community programs that uplift queer, trans and gender expansive lives.

Rainbow Reflections
720-336-0364
rainbowreflections.org

Therapy by and for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, polyamorous/ENM & otherwise marginalized adult individuals and couples throughout CO.

Softening Stone Psychotherapy
Parker Schneider, MA, LPC
720-378-4662
SofteningStonePsychotherapy.com

Queer communities deserve Queer Healers. I provide ecotherapy & trauma therapy to LGBTQIA+ folks, virtually & outdoors. By Us, For Us.

STRIDE Community Health Center
303-360-6276 // stridechc.org

STRIDE is your one-stop-shop for affordable medical, behavioral, and oral health care. STRIDE’s services cover a wide range, including pediatric care, cancer screenings, reproductive health, infectious disease programming, diabetes counseling, dental care, onsite pharmacy,  substance use services, and more! Behavioral health services offer counseling and therapy in conjunction with medical or dental appointments, too! STRIDE uses a sliding fee scale based on family size and income only.

True Essence Therapy
Aiya Staller
720-772-1606
trueessencetherapy.com
info@trueessencetherapy.com

True Essence Therapy is a queer-woman-owned group therapy practice with a mission to help LGBTQ+ humans feel a sense of belonging, be celebrated, and receive high quality, cutting edge, affirming therapeutic care. True Essence provides integrative, trauma-informed, experiential art and somatic based therapy to support healing, growth, expansion, and empowerment.

WellPower
303-504-6500
wellpower.org

WellPower is the largest & most innovative mental health center in Colorado, proudly holding inclusiveness as an integral part of our mission.

You:Flourish
information@you-flourish.com
you-flourish.com

A mental wellness platform for the LGBTQ+ community to find vetted care, wellness resources and connect to others with shared experiences.

Zach Verwey, MA, LPC, NCC
zachverwey.com
zverweycounseling@gmail.com
(720) 334- 7226

As a mental health therapist, I believe each of us has an important story to tell and deserves a life that feels good and enjoyable to live, based on our most authentic identity, desires, and values. In my practice, I work with members of the LGBTQ+ community who are grappling with religious trauma, struggling with body image and disordered eating behaviors, and/or navigating relationships or sexual difficulties.

Additional Resources

Aurora Mental Health Center
303-617-2300 // aumhc.org

Colorado Health Network
303-837-0166 // coloradohealthnetwork.org

Colorado Crisis Services
844-493-8255 // coloradocrisisservices.org

Connect for Health Colorado
855-752-6749 // connectforhealthco.com

CU Medicine LGBTQ Mental Health Clinic at Anschutz Medical Campus
303-724-1000 // medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry

Dare To Be Therapy // Kami Burr Crabb
720-385-8690 //daretobetherapy@gmail.com

Denise Wuensch // Social Worker
303-839-8675 

EK Counseling LLC
720-571-1130 // ekcounseling.com

Harmony Foundation, Inc.
970-442-8293 // harmonyfoudationinc.com

Highlands Behavioral Health System
720-348-2800 // highlandsbhs.com

iAmClinic
720-552-8382 // iamclinic.org

iQu Strategies
720-524-7100 // iqustrategies.com

Kimberly Nuffer, LCSW
303-578-9291 // kimberlynufferlcsw.com

The Lesbian Couples Institute
303-222-7134 // lesbiancouplesinstitute.com

Magnolia Medical
303-209-5115 // magnoliamed.com

Maria Droste Counseling Center
303-867-4600 // mariadroste.org

PhoenixRise
303-807-3300 // phoenix-rise.com

Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
303-444-2424 // safehousealliance.org

Sound Relief Hearing Center
720-259-9962 // soundrelief.com

Windhorse Community Services
303-786-9314 // windhorsecommunityservices.com

Grand Junction 

Behavioral Health & Wellness //Francis Hicks, LPC
970-242-5707 // Questions@bhwgj.com

Loving Beyond Understanding
302 South Ave // 970-314-7121
lovingbeyondunderstanding.org

Lotus Wellness // Bea Phillips
970-260-2867 // lotuscounselinggj.com

Thrive Marriage & Family Counseling // Dazholi “DD” Love
thrivemarriagefamilycounseling.com