6 Colorado Springs Teen Therapists [Now Accepting Clients]
If your teen has grown more anxious, withdrawn, or quick to anger—and the closeness you used to share feels harder to reach—you're not failing them. Adolescence is genuinely hard on sensitive kids and the parents who love them. At Rooted Rhythm, our Colorado Springs teen therapists help your teen feel understood, regulated, and more like themselves again.
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Christopher Cypher: Good fit for teens struggling with peer & family relationships
Maggie Rosen: Good fit for teens with anxiety or depression
Kendall Schauermann: Good fit for teen boys overwhelmed by anger
Heather Stanley: Good fit for neurodivergent teens
Shelly Murphy: Good fit for highly sensitive teens & those who have experienced trauma
Lila Coil: Good fit for LGBTQ+ teens
This is just a selection of our therapists who work with teens. If you’re unsure which therapist is right for your teen, please contact us so we can match them.
Meet our Colorado Springs teen counselors
Christopher Cypher
Good fit for teens struggling with peer & family relationships
Hi, I'm Chris. So much of a teen's world runs through relationships—with friends, with family, with themselves—and that's the focus of my work. When those connections start to feel strained, lonely, or full of conflict, I help teens understand the patterns underneath and build the skills to repair and strengthen them. I meet every teen with curiosity and zero judgment, and I value showing up as an authentic human being in the therapy space.
Credentials: Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate #MFTC.0014990
Specialty Areas: Peer & family relationships, communication & conflict, self-esteem & identity, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
Availability: Virtual & in-person in Colorado Springs
Maggie Rosen
Good fit for teens with anxiety or depression
Hi, I’m Maggie. When anxiety or depression sets in, a teen can start to shrink, pulling away from friends, school, and the things they used to love. I help them find their way back. My years directing an adolescent intensive outpatient program mean that I’m comfortable sitting with big emotions and meeting them with patience and skill. My goal is to help your teen feel steadier in themselves while collaborating with parents to help changes stick at home, too.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #CSW.09932671
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, trauma, identity development, family transitions
Availability: Virtual in Colorado Springs
Kendall Schauermann
Good fit for teen boys overwhelmed by anger
Hi, I’m Kendall. I work especially well with teen boys and young men, and in my years supporting this population, I’ve learned that anger is usually a surface-level manifestation of deeper-rooted anxiety, sadness, or grief. I help teens understand what's really going on, find healthier ways to let it out, and reconnect with a sense of meaning and purpose. I also support families through big transitions like divorce or loss.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor #LPC.0023136
Specialty Areas: Anger, depression, anxiety, family transitions, men’s issues, fatherhood
Availability: Virtual in Colorado Springs
Heather Stanley
Good fit for neurodivergent teens
Hi, I’m Heather. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent kids, teens, and parents, providing real, usable tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and executive functioning. Over a decade in schools and clinical settings taught me how to meet teens where they are, with structure and warmth in equal measure. I also bring a creative lens shaped by my background in the arts.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate #LPCC.0021214
Specialty Areas: Neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma
Availability: Virtual in Colorado Springs
Shelly Murphy
Good fit for highly sensitive teens & those who have experienced trauma
Hi, I’m Shelly. I help teens understand what their bodies and emotions are doing and slowly rebuild a felt sense of safety, whether they’ve experienced trauma or move through the world as a highly sensitive person. With a background in child development and my own parenting experience, I offer the kind of steady, compassionate presence that helps teens—and their parents—feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate #LPCC.0023673
Specialty Areas: Trauma, highly sensitive teens
Availability: Virtual in Colorado Springs
Lila Coil
Good fit for LGBTQ+ teens
Hi, I’m Lila. I love working with LGBTQ+ teens and young people exploring who they are, and I work hard to create a space where every part of them is welcomed and respected. My style is empowering and creative: I integrate art therapy, DBT-informed skills, talk therapy, and mindfulness so teens can build confidence and self-trust as they navigate identity, relationships, and the world around them.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate #LPCC.0022241
Specialty Areas: LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergence, trauma, highly sensitive teens
Availability: Virtual in Colorado Springs
What sets our practice apart from other Colorado Springs teen counseling providers
We see sensitivity, giftedness, and neurodivergence as strengths—not problems to fix. Your teen isn't "too much"; they just need an approach built for who they are.
Our work is rooted in attachment science and nervous system regulation. We treat behavior as communication, not defiance, which changes everything about how we help.
Parents aren't on the sidelines. We involve and coach caregivers because lasting change happens within the whole family system—not in a vacuum.
Every family gets access to our TUNED IN parenting program and resources, including tools designed specifically for highly sensitive kids and teens.
We offer in-person care at our Colorado Springs location and virtual therapy across Colorado, so you can find the right therapist fit—not just the closest one.
We accept major insurance plans in Colorado, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and Aetna, and we accept Medicaid at no cost to you.
A warm, highly trained team with ongoing internal support. Therapist fit matters deeply to us, and we'll help you find it.
FAQs about teen therapy
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Ups and downs are part of adolescence, but a few signs suggest your teen could use extra support:
Persistent anxiety, sadness, or irritability
Pulling away from friends, family, or things they used to love
Big mood swings, anger, or frequent meltdowns
Changes in sleep, appetite, or school performance
Comments about feeling worthless or hopeless
If something feels off, trust your gut. Reaching out early can help prevent future issues and give your teen the resources they need to thrive before things get more intense.
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Our teen therapists support a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety, school refusal, and perfectionism
Depression, low self-esteem, and identity questions
Big emotions, anger, and difficulty with emotional regulation
Neurodivergence, including ADHD and executive-functioning challenges
Trauma, grief, and family transitions like divorce
This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive list. If you’re not sure whether we can support your family, reach out so we can help you figure out the right next step.
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Therapy gives your teen a safe, judgment-free space to understand what they're feeling and why. Over time, they build real skills that can help with regulating big emotions, communicating their needs, and trusting themselves. Just as importantly, they experience a relationship where they feel genuinely seen, which is so often where deeper healing and lasting confidence start to unfold.
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It’s important to us to collaborate with parents, though we always honor your teen's growing need for some privacy. We believe lasting change happens within the whole family, so we keep parents looped in with guidance, parent sessions, and practical tools you can use at home. Many teens do their best work when their parents are growing right alongside them, and we'll support you both through the process.
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Yes, teen therapy is often covered by insurance. In Colorado, we accept major plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Medicaid. We also offer a monthly quality-care option that supports parent guidance and between-session help. Reach out and we'll walk you through your specific coverage and costs.