Colette Franz, LCSW | Therapist (Lakewood, CO)

Colette is a compassionate and deeply attuned therapist who believes in the transformative power of play as a child’s natural language. Colette specializes in working with neurodiverse and highly sensitive children, including those struggling with anger, aggression, and emotional regulation. She also brings a deep commitment to creating safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.

Recognizing that parenting is both a profound gift and a challenging journey, Colette approaches each caregiver with empathy, respect, and an open heart. Colette invites caregivers to show up as their authentic selves, imperfections and all. 

Drawing from her experience as a school social worker, Colette is passionate about helping parents navigate school supports and integrate therapy into the school environment. Colette holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UCLA. Colette has advanced training in Synergetic Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), attachment-based therapies, and other evidence-based approaches, offering a comprehensive, holistic approach to healing and growth.