Call Now
Website
Call
Business Details
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Lone Tree & Castle Pines
Collaborative Care Counseling has been dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services for over two decades. Our team of highly trained therapists specializes in addressing emotional and psychological challenges through evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR Therapy. We serve individuals, couples, families, and teens across Lone Tree and Castle Pines, Colorado, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. With over 25,000 hours of collective clinical experience, our therapists prioritize creating safe, supportive environments where clients can develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and achieve personal growth.

We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues while maintaining a client-centered, solutions-focused approach. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of therapeutic innovation, delivering services that promote emotional resilience, improved relationships, and enhanced self-esteem through both in-office and in-home sessions.
Services
Child Therapy Couples Counseling Eating Disorder Family Therapy Individual Counseling Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Premarital Counseling Sex Therapy Substance Abuse Counseling Teen Counseling
Highlights and features
  • We offer 20+ years of specialized mental health experience with 25,000+ clinical hours
  • Our therapists use evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, and EMDR Therapy
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and family needs
  • Specialized services for trauma, eating disorders, and relationship counseling
  • Experienced team with multiple certifications including EMDR and Addiction Counseling
What people say
Genuine compassion Safe and supported Effective techniques Highly recommend Professional yet down to earth
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support through evidence-based techniques like CBT and EMDR. Clients work one-on-one with experienced therapists to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions in a safe, confidential environment. This client-centered approach helps develop coping strategies and improve self-awareness for lasting personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Specialized couples counseling addresses relationship challenges through effective communication strategies and emotional connection building. Our certified therapists help partners navigate intimacy issues, conflict resolution, and recovery from infidelity using both traditional sessions and intensive day-long programs for deeper relationship transformation.
Child Therapy
Child therapy utilizes play-based techniques like Sandtray and Child-Centered Play Therapy to help young clients express emotions non-verbally. Our specialists work with children struggling with behavioral issues, anxiety, or social challenges, creating therapeutic environments where they feel safe to explore feelings and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address systemic communication patterns and relationship dynamics through both office and in-home visits. Our therapists help families navigate parenting challenges, conflict resolution, and behavioral issues using experiential techniques that promote understanding and strengthen family connections across different household situations.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Specialized substance abuse counseling combines evidence-based approaches with personalized treatment plans to address addiction challenges. Our certified counselors help clients understand underlying causes of addictive behaviors, develop relapse prevention strategies, and work toward sustainable recovery through individual and group therapy sessions tailored to each person's unique needs.
People
Sarah James
Founder & Therapist
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah James specializes in EMDR therapy and addiction counseling. She holds multiple certifications and has accumulated 25,000+ hours helping clients overcome trauma and life patterns through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Heidi Skogman
Couples Specialist
Certified in Marriage and Family Therapy, Heidi Skogman specializes in relationship counseling. She offers both traditional sessions and intensive couples programs, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connections through experiential therapeutic approaches.
Amanda Gallagher
Child Therapist
Amanda Gallagher focuses on child-centered play therapy, using creative techniques to help children express emotions non-verbally. Her approach addresses behavioral issues and anxiety through specialized methods that make therapy accessible and effective for younger clients.
Mary Kristin McKenney
Eating Disorder Specialist
Mary Kristin McKenney provides specialized outpatient treatment for eating disorders. She offers compassionate support and evidence-based interventions in a safe therapeutic environment, focusing on recovery and healthy relationship development with food and body image.
Lisa Thomas
Sex Therapist
Lisa Thomas specializes in sex therapy and couples counseling with 20 years of experience. As an AASECT certified sex therapist, she helps clients address intimacy issues and improve sexual health through compassionate, professional therapeutic guidance.
Questions
How are health emergencies handled?
We're available during business hours for mental health emergencies. Outside hours, please visit the ER or call 911 for suicidal, homicidal, or crisis situations.
What populations do you work with?
We treat adults, couples, families, children, and teens dealing with mental health issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions using personalized therapeutic approaches.
How long does therapy take?
Session schedules are individualized based on client needs, with some attending short-term sessions and others continuing until personal goals are achieved through ongoing support.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions remain confidential except when required by law to report threats to client or others' safety, ensuring private therapeutic environments.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't accept insurance directly but provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement while maintaining treatment privacy and avoiding diagnostic labeling.
What's your cancellation policy?
48-hour notice is required for cancellations; missed appointments without notice will be charged to ensure fair access to emergency slots for other clients.