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Lakewood & Denver, Colorado · In-Person & Online

Connection to feel known.
Courage to live fully.

Therapy for teens (12+), adults, and athletes navigating anxiety, identity, trauma, relationships, and the weight of big life changes. 
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Why University Hills?

Hills are not just a place. They are a felt experience. A sense of elevation & perspective. They remind us that growth often asks something of us - that the path may be winding or uneven and yet, there is meaning in the ascent. There is something steadying about reaching higher ground, about pausing long enough to notice how far you've come. 

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Situated in the heart of the University Hills neighborhood, this practice is both named for a place and inspired by what that place represents. Higher ground. A wider view. The reminder that even the most gradual climb can lead to meaningful change.

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Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to navigate it alone. This is a space to pause, breathe, to be known without pretense or pressure. 

Services

Adolescents

For the teen who is carrying more than anyone knows - identity, anxiety, depression, social pressure

Individuals

Life transitions, grief, trauma, relationships, self-worth, anxiety, depression, spiritual formation

HS, college, retired & pro

Performance anxiety, burnout, identity beyond sport, and transition

In a world where voices and obligations constantly demand our attention, my hope is that counseling provides a space where all the noise disappears and your story is heard.

How to Get Started

Reaching Out

Send an email or call. You can anticipate a response within two business days.

Free 15-minute consultation

We'll talk about what's bringing you into counseling, what you are looking for,  and whether we feel like a good fit. 

Schedule a first session

In-person in Denver & Lakewood or online anywhere in Colorado. 

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720-383-7381

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tessa@universityhillscounseling.com​​

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1400 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222, Suite 460

9255 W Alameda Ave
Unit B
Lakewood, CO 80226

 

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