Knot Counseling
Helping People Heal,
Grow in Love,
& Live Their Best Lives
Compassionate Counseling In Lakewood, Colorado
Therapy That Helps You Find Your Way Forward
How to Get Started with Lakewood Counseling Services
We believe the therapeutic relationship starts with the very first contact. That’s why we don’t use answering services, admins or automations. At Knot Counseling, our company is run by our therapists-the very people who are trained to support you, not just route your call.
You can give us a call, submit your information through our online form, or request a specific therapist. We hear every word and consider your unique struggles, goals, availability, and any other preferences you have so we can pair you with the best fit to help you heal.
Whether the therapist you first connect with becomes your ongoing clinician or helps transition you to someone who is even a better fit, our goal is the same. We want to ensure you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from day one.
Key Benefits of Therapy & Counseling Services in Lakewood
Expert Insight, Not just talk therapy
We aren’t just here to listen, we’re here to notice what isn’t being said. With advanced training in trauma and couples therapy, we understand the deeper layers that trigger disconnection, conflict, and emotional pain.
Experience real growth not just temporary relief
With therapists who are continuously learning and evolving, your care doesn’t stay surface-level. You’ll go deeper, address root issues, and create lasting change—not just short-term fixes.
Flexible Scheduling
Life is full, and schedules don’t always line up with traditional therapy hours. We offer in-person and online sessions 7 days a week, including daytime and evening options.
Our Therapy Specialists in Lakewood Work With:
COUPLES AT A CROSSROADS
You love each other but keep having the same fights. Communication has been broken down and you’re not sure how to find your way back to each other.
INDIVIDUALS FEELING STUCK
Something feels off — anxiety, depression, or just a sense that you’re not living the life you want. You’re ready to figure out why and do something about it.
SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA
Your past is showing up in your present. Old wounds are affecting your relationships, your work, and how you see yourself. You’re ready to heal.
FAMILIES NAVIGATING CHANGE
Life has thrown you a curveball — a major transition, a loss, or a relationship that needs repair. You need support that meets your whole family where you are.
From couples therapy to trauma therapy, we've got you covered.
Explore Our Range of Counseling Specialties
Stop settling for less than you deserve
COUPLES COUNSELING
Your relationship should be a space where you feel connected, supported, and seen. If you’re stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection, it doesn’t have to stay that way. We help couples with communication, boundaries, conflict resolution, affairs, parenting, intimacy, trauma, addiction, and divorce or separation—guiding you toward a healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling relationship.
When you're Ready To Dive In
Weekend MArriage Intensives
Marriage Intensives offer a focused, uninterrupted space to dive deep into your relationship challenges. Unlike traditional weekly sessions, this immersive approach will help you make significant progress in just a few days, allowing for the depth and time needed to heal, reconnect, and create lasting change.
Because There's No Better Time Than Now!
DEPRESSION TREATMENT
Sad. Stuck. Lonely. Irritable. Depression can show up in so many ways, and can pull you away from the things that matter—your ability to love, connect, and feel alive. Depression therapy can help you tap into your inner wisdom, increase self-compassion, and finally start accepting yourself as you are. It’s a path toward freedom from the negative thought patterns that keep you stuck. You’re not broken—you’re human. And healing is possible.
Because you can heal from your past!
EMDR + Trauma Therapy
Unprocessed painful experiences are often the birthplace of trauma. When left untreated, they can quietly shape how you react, feel, and relate to others—sometimes without you even realizing it. EMDR and trauma therapy offer a way through. These approaches help you understand your triggers, process what happened, heal the parts of you that were hurt, and develop healthier ways to cope. You don’t have to carry the weight of the past forever.
because you deserve better
ANXIETY TREATMENT
Anxiety doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—it means something inside you needs attention. Free your mind from the constant swirl of fear and panic by tapping into your inner wisdom. Anxiety treatment helps you understand what your anxiety is really asking for, so you can work with yourself instead of against yourself.
Learn to love your Brain!
KETAMINE THERAPY
Our brains get bogged down with old stories, negative beliefs and bad habits. Ketamine therapy helps the brain release stuck patterns so things like depression, anxiety, and trauma don’t feel so loud or fixed—creating space for relief, new perspective, and a different way of relating to yourself and your life.
Hi! I'm Melissa
and I'm so glad you're here!
Maybe you're here for counseling to strengthen your relationship. If so, I love that...because life's too short for mediocre relationships.
Or, maybe you're here because you're just not feeling like the best version of yourself. If that's the case, I respect your desire to want more.
Either way, growth is an ADVENTURE. It requires us to embrace the messiness and LET GO of what's not serving us. Sometimes that's hard, and sometimes that's exciting. But one thing I know for sure is it's always WORTH IT!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW #1774 · State of Colorado · Verify License
15+ Years in Practice
Couples Counseling · Trauma · EFT · Gottman Method
Melissa Shaw, MSW, LCSW
Therapist + Owner of Knot Counseling
Serving Lakewood & Greater Denver Since 2010
Our Big-Hearted Colorado Therapists
Bev Reimer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist
” Work through life’s challenges with compassion and begin to embrace every part of who you are.“
Dr. Chelsea Page
Doctor of health Science Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist
“Embrace your authentic self, ignite your passion, and unleash the extraordinary possibilities that await you.”
Sophie Skoggard, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Therapist
“Intimate relationships can bring out the very best or worst in us, granting us the empowering opportunity to heal, grow, + love.”
Teagan Carter, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Therapist
“Explore connections by understanding your inner world, uncovering patterns, and identifying areas craving support.“
Martina Silverman-Hecht, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist
” Heal from your fear-based beliefs + behaviors as you reclaim your power + step into the best version of yourself.”
Cameron Gonzalez, LMFT
Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist
Therapist
” Find your voice + step into your strength by embracing life’s challenges with acceptance + peace.“
Casey Kemper, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Therapist
“Healing begins when you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to grow, and willing to lean into what feels hard.”.
Katie Mulhern, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Therapist
“If you do what you’ve always done, you’re gonna get what you’ve always gotten. Let’s create a new direction.”
Israa Hussein, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist
“Therapy isn’t about who you ‘should’ be—it’s about embracing and becoming who you already are.”
Kate McBride, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Therapist
” Strengthen your intuition as you move beyond pain, trauma + grief so that you can reclaim the parts of your life that feel out of reach.”
Elizabeth Johnson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Therapist
“Every couple has the potential to build a fulfilling and satisfying relationship based on trust, respect, and open communication.”
Ashley Jara, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapist
“Experience the transformative power of balance by releasing and rejuvenating stagnant and stuck energy.”
Carly Wojnar, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Therapist
“Strength isn’t about holding it all together—it’s about letting yourself be real and allowing others to see you.”
Chantel White
Master's Level Clinical intern
Therapist
“Connection isn’t about always agreeing—it’s about listening, understanding, and showing up with an open heart.”
VanessaDeGourville
Masters Level
Clinical InterN
Therapist
“True healing isn’t about fixing what is broken, but discovering the resilience that has been there all along.”
Our team is made up of passionate and fun-spirited therapists in Lakewood, Colorado who want nothing more than to help you BREAK FREE from whatever it is that’s holding you back. We’re here to hold it all…nothing’s too big for us. We do this because we know how different your life can be when step into the person you were meant to be and have the relationships you were meant to have.
We understand that taking the first steps into counseling can be both brave and vulnerable. However, you deserve the time and space to heal, to overcome whatever has been holding you back from living the life you were meant for. Our focus isn’t just on overcoming mental health and relationship hurdles; it’s about being able to LIVE AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE – mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Because we’re already here for you every step of the way, the only thing left for you to do is commit yourself wholeheartedly.
Words From Our Counseling Clients
FAQS
questions + answers About Our Counseling Services
What can I expect in my first session?
During our first session, we’ll get to know you, and you’ll get to know us! First sessions are usually designated for assessments (questions designed to give us a snapshot of where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you want to go).
We’ve designed our first session to be as beneficial for you as it is for us. Our questions are thought-provoking and motivational. Most people walk away from our first session with a lot of insight and understanding about themselves and their relationships. Most people are ready to get started ASAP!
At the end of our first session, we’ll let you know our thoughts about moving forward and my recommendations on how our time together can look. We want you to be comfortable, so always welcome feedback about our recommendations and your comfort level.
How long does counseling last?
Ahhh! The question of the year! I’m cringing as I’m about to give you the dreaded answer… that depends. There, I said it. But it really is so true.
Some people are looking for a therapeutic partner to process life with. Some people are looking to solve a problem and then move on. Some couples are just starting to get into negative patterns and may just need a few months in counseling. Other couples have much deeper hurts, either with their partner or from their past, and may need therapy and support for a longer period of time.
What I can tell you is that your goal is our goal and we know that most people want to feel better fast. We honor that by giving our whole self to every session while revisiting your goals to make sure that we’re moving in the direction you desire.
How often will we meet?
We always like to meet you and understand what’s going on for you before we make this recommendation.
For most people, we recommend every week or every other week to start. It’s best to build our momentum so that we can develop a strong working relationship and you so that you can start to see changes in you life and with your relationships.
Momentum is ESPECIALLY important if you’re starting couples counseling. When changing your patterns and understanding of each other, it’s easy to fall back into old habits.
What if I'm not comfortable discussing certain topics?
You’re in control of what you share. We create a non-judgmental environment where you can choose the pace and topics that feel comfortable for you. Even though we’re therapists, we all know how to mind our own business 🙂
Are your therapists licensed?
At Knot Counseling, all providers are either licensed mental health professionals or graduate-level clinicians-in-training working under approved supervision, in full compliance with Colorado state regulations.
Our licensed team includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates (LPCCs), and Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFTs). All licensed providers meet state requirements for education, supervision, and ethical practice, and are trained in attachment-based and trauma-informed care.
We also work with carefully selected interns who are completing advanced clinical training and receive close supervision and ongoing support. Many clients choose to work with interns for their accessibility and lower cost, while still receiving high-quality, professionally supported care.
No matter who you work with, your care is ethical, thoughtful, and well-supported.
Our sliding scale therapy with our Master’s Level Clinical Interns are $75/session.
The rates for our other therapists range between $140-$250/session depending on specialty, education and years of experience.
You can make the most of your counseling investment by practicing the work we’re doing in session, outside of the session. We’re always happy to share ideas on what that might look like.
We do accept a limited number of Medicaid clients. However, in general, we do not take insurance. We believe that when therapists work within the framework of insurance, their primary allegiance can shift towards the insurance company, rather than putting the client’s needs first.
At our practice, we prioritize tailoring your treatment to what will be most effective for you. We understand that many clients are concerned about having a diagnosis on their permanent record and we highly value your confidentiality, ensuring that your records remain safeguarded.
It’s important to note that dealing with insurance can be exceedingly time-consuming. Instead, we dedicate our time to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest therapeutic approaches to better serve you.
For these reasons, we have chosen not to accept insurance. However, we are more than happy to provide you with a Superbill, which you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network provider benefits. Additionally, we offer the convenience of accepting payments from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This way, we aim to ensure your access to quality care while maintaining our commitment to personalized treatment and confidentiality.
Some insurance companies cover marriage counseling, but most do not. What most people don’t understand is that insurance companies require a diagnosis code. The treatment, or in this case, marriage counseling, would need to correlate as a recommended course of action.
When you work with Knot Counseling, we’re skilled at getting to core issues quickly. We get to work right away and for those reasons, you can expect to spend less time in therapy.
We put a lot of effort into curating a team of passionate therapists who share a similar mindset and offer a welcoming and healing space. Our goal is to make you feel like you’re part of a supportive family while receiving therapy.
However, it’s important to recognize that not all therapists are the perfect match for every individual. Sometimes, it takes a few sessions to determine if a therapist is the right fit for you. While it can be frustrating to realize that the connection isn’t what you hoped for, there’s some good news in this situation.
By now, your therapist has gained a solid understanding of your needs and preferences. They’re well-equipped to offer a thoughtful recommendation for another therapist within our practice who might be a better fit. If you’re comfortable with the idea, you can even grant permission for your current therapist to communicate with the new one. Our team works closely together, making it easier to facilitate a smooth transition and ensure you receive the best care possible.
Remember, your comfort and progress are our top priorities. If at any point you feel that the therapeutic relationship isn’t aligning as you’d like, please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with us so we can make sure you’re on the path to success.
Getting started is easy! You have a couple of options to choose from:
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you take the first step towards your journey of healing and growth. You can simply book a call with us at your convenience. Alternatively, you can explore our schedule by clicking the “Schedule” button and select a time that works best for you.
To ensure you’re matched with the right therapist, don’t forget to check out our therapists’ bios. Learning about their expertise and passion can help you choose the clinician who aligns with your needs and goals. We’re excited to embark on this journey with you and provide the support you deserve.
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