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Online Individual Therapy in Colorado
Mental health services tailored to your needs in Colorado, with a compassionate licensed therapist. Dealing with difficult thoughts, emotions, or behaviors? Or, just feeling stuck? We get it. Learn how online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy today, and start meeting regularly with a licensed therapist. At Grouport, our mission is to help you build a custom plan that can tackle and overcome mental health challenges.
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Mental Health & Individual Therapy in Colorado
Understanding the landscape of mental health care access and the challenges
residents face across the state.
Mental Illness Prevalence
The mental illness prevalence rate in Colorado is 26.3 percent among adults.
Wait Time
The average wait time for therapy in Colorado is 8–12 weeks.
Median Household Income
The median household income in Colorado is $92,470.
Percentage Who Need Therapy
In Colorado, 27.3 percent of adults who needed mental health care did not receive it.
Provider Shortage
In Colorado, 76.51 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Mental Health Providers per 100k Residents
Colorado has 477.5 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.
Colorado's 5,957,493 residents are spread across 64 counties and 104,094 square miles, and the mental-health picture splits cleanly along the Front Range. About 26.3% of Colorado adults experience mental illness in a given year, roughly 1,566,821 residents, one of the highest prevalence rates in the country, and the statewide ratio of 477.5 providers per 100,000 looks healthier than most. The supply problem isn't workforce; it's distribution. With 86.2% of the population concentrated along the Front Range, Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and the connecting metros, established practices in those cities maintain 8 to 12-week waitlists for first appointments, and residents calling around often work through a dozen offices before finding one accepting new clients. Outside the I-25 corridor, the equation flips: 76.51% of Colorado's counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, and residents in mountain towns, the Western Slope, and the eastern plains face limited supply and long drives. The 25-minute average commute in Denver becomes more meaningful when sustained: 43.3 hours a year just driving to and from sessions, plus $15 to $40 per session in parking depending on neighborhood, which works out to $780 to $2,080 a year in parking alone for weekly attendance, before the session fee enters the picture. At a median Colorado household income of $92,470, the dollars work for many residents, but the time and logistics often don't, especially for parents, hourly workers, and remote-work professionals balancing a full week.
UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE
Individual Therapy challenges in Colorado
The Problem
Colorado's 5,957,493 residents are spread across 64 counties and 104,094 square miles, and Individual Therapy access is shaped less by raw workforce supply than by where demand concentrates. With 26.3% experiencing mental illness, about 1,566,821 Colorado residents, and 477.5 providers per 100,000 residents, the statewide ratio is healthier than most. But 86.2% of the population lives in urban areas, and Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Fort Collins have demand that outstrips appointment supply. Established practices maintain 8 to 12-week waitlists, and residents calling around often go through a dozen offices before finding one accepting new clients. Outside the Front Range, in mountain communities, the Western Slope, and the eastern plains, the issue flips: fewer providers, longer drives, and 76.51% of counties designated as shortage areas.
The Impact
Colorado's 8 to 12-week wait times mean 1,566,821 residents experiencing mental illness can't access care promptly even in a state with 477.5 providers per 100,000. For a resident with escalating anxiety, an 8 to 12-week delay between recognizing the need and the first session is enough time for symptoms to compound. In Denver and the Front Range metros, weekly attendance also runs into 25-minute commutes (43.3 hours a year) and $15 to $40 per session in parking ($780 to $2,080 annually) before session fees enter the equation. At Colorado's median household income of $92,470, those frictions still add up, many residents start the search, hit the wait, and never circle back. Those who do often need more intensive support by the time they begin than they would have if access had been faster.
The Solution
Grouport delivers Individual Therapy to Colorado residents through licensed Colorado clinicians, fully online, with no Front Range traffic, no $20 parking garage, and no 8-to-12-week wait for an opening. The structure works equally well for residents in mountain towns, the Western Slope, and the eastern plains, where in-person supply is thin and weather closes passes for stretches at a time. At $103 per session on average ($448/month for weekly care, roughly half the national rate), Colorado residents get consistent, license-matched care from clinicians who understand the state's outdoor-economy schedules, mountain-community privacy considerations, and the pace of life in Front Range tech, healthcare, and federal-employer settings. Weekly attendance becomes a 50-minute block in the day rather than a 2-hour project.
In Colorado, 76.51 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Online therapy resolves the two access problems Coloradans face most: the Front Range's 8-to-12-week intake waits and the rural-Colorado distance problem in mountain communities, the Western Slope, and the eastern plains. With Grouport, a resident in Aspen, Grand Junction, or Sterling has the same access to a licensed Colorado clinician as someone in central Denver, with matching in 24 to 48 hours instead of months, and no commute or parking cost wrapping the session.
Getting Individual Therapy in Colorado: Wait Times and Barriers
Colorado's mental-health access story is two stories at once. In the Front Range, the headline workforce of 477.5 providers per 100,000 residents looks healthy, but established practices in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs maintain 8 to 12-week waitlists because demand outstrips appointment supply. Outside the I-25 corridor, 76.51 percent of Colorado counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, and the 1,566,821 residents experiencing mental illness face a thin and unevenly distributed network across mountain communities, the Western Slope, and the eastern plains.
Geographic Barriers
Extended Wait Times
Systemic Challenges
Urban-Rural Divide
Affordable Individual Therapy for Colorado Residents
Grouport provides Colorado residents with immediate access to Individual Therapy at $103 per session on average (billed at $448/month), 50-60% below the national average of $150-$250 per session. That price difference matters most when care is needed consistently, not occasionally. Colorado also faces an 8–12 week average wait time for therapy, so affordability and speed are often linked: when openings are limited, residents may spend weeks searching while symptoms continue and daily responsibilities do not pause.
Affordability and Income
At a median Colorado household income of $92,470, the income column is healthy, but the cost of in-person therapy is shaped by everything that surrounds the session in the Front Range and beyond. The national average runs $150 to $250 per session, or $649 to $1,083 a month for weekly attendance. Grouport's $103 per session on average is 50 to 60 percent below that national rate, billed at $448 a month for weekly care, which puts consistent therapy within reach for Colorado professionals managing tech, healthcare, federal-government, and outdoor-economy schedules. The savings compound against the in-person friction Colorado residents would otherwise absorb: 25-minute Front Range commutes (43.3 hours a year just driving to and from sessions), plus $15 to $40 per session in parking near downtown clinics ($780 to $2,080 a year for weekly attendance), plus the longer drives from mountain towns and the Western Slope.
Hidden Cost and Barriers
In Denver, the hidden cost of in-person therapy is mostly time and parking. A 25-minute commute each way means about 50 minutes of driving wrapped around a 50-minute session, and parking near downtown clinics runs $15 to $40 per session, $780 to $2,080 a year for weekly attendance. For residents in mountain towns or the Western Slope, the math flips: long drives over passes, weather contingencies in winter, and the time cost of leaving the valley for an entire afternoon. In both cases, the session fee is rarely the largest line item; in Colorado, it's the time and the access infrastructure that make weekly attendance hard to sustain.
Immediate Availability
Colorado's 8 to 12-week wait between calling a Front Range provider and the first session is long enough that the symptoms prompting the call rarely stay still. For residents whose anxiety or depression is escalating, an 8-week wait can mean a different baseline by the time care begins. Grouport matches Colorado residents with a licensed Colorado clinician in 24 to 48 hours, not 8 to 12 weeks, so the moment care is decided is roughly the moment care begins. For the 1,566,821 Coloradans navigating mental illness, that compression of timeline is often what makes the difference between starting and not starting.
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Stephanie
“Grouport is time flexible and affordable and if it didn’t exist, I don’t know where I would go. I had looked into other places before Grouport and there really wasn’t any option like it.”
Michael
“I highly recommend this to anyone who is struggling with anxiety or depression. The therapists are top notch and have made me feel really comfortable and my anxiety has improved tremendously in only a few sessions!”
Isabel
"I joined Grouport to work on myself and to heal. I’m learning so much at every session! The change I see not only in myself but in my fellow group members is abundantly encouraging and profoundly fulfilling. Group therapy with Grouport is a powerful healing tool."
Sheldon
“I was feeling very down at the end of 2020 and I was ready to do something drastic that I know I'd likely regret. The group definitely helped show me that there are people who feel the same way as I do.”
Nancy
“The therapy from Grouport is high quality and convenient. I am becoming much more self aware and am liking myself more. My relationships at work are better and I’m much happier.”
Emily
“I like the connection you can make with total strangers and the confidentiality it comes with.”
Danielle
"Grouport can help you with your issues. Their therapists are well trained to work with you on your issues. I felt my anxiety greatly improve after only a few sessions. I highly recommend it!"
Glenn
"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."
Meet Our Therapists
Our therapists represent a wide range of clinical specialties & diverse backgrounds. They all undergo the most stringent credentialing process. Grouport therapists are caring, expert mental health professionals with years of experience helping people get the tools they need to see long-lasting change.
Grouport therapists are fully licensed clinical professionals (LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) with specialized training in evidence-based Individual Therapy in Colorado.
Affordable Individual Therapy & Care Options in Colorado
Group, individual, couples, family, IOP, and teen therapy — all online, all therapist-led. Mix and match care options to fit your needs — and get discounted pricing when you bundle.
Individual Therapy
$112/session
billed at $448/month
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Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
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FAQs About Individual Therapy in Colorado
What homework might I have between sessions in Colorado?
Therapy homework translates session insights into daily life. Common assignments include practicing coping skills (breathing exercises, mindfulness, grounding techniques), tracking thoughts or mood, journaling about specific topics, behavioral experiments (trying new behaviors in real situations), communication exercises, reading relevant materials, self-monitoring of symptoms or patterns, and trying new approaches to old problems. Homework isn't busywork, it's essential for progress. What you do between sessions often matters more than the session itself. Most assignments can take 10-20 minutes each and be done several times weekly. Your therapist tailors homework to your goals and reviews completion each session. If homework feels overwhelming, discuss this and your therapist can adjust expectations.
Can therapists refuse to treat certain conditions or diagnoses in my state?
Yes, therapists can refuse to treat conditions outside their competence. If a therapist doesn't have training in eating disorders or complex trauma or whatever the diagnosis is, they should refer you to someone qualified rather than treating you poorly. That's the ethical way to practice. However, some states allow therapists to refuse clients based on religious beliefs, which is different. For example, some therapists refuse to work with LGBTQ+ clients or refuse to support certain life choices based on their religious convictions. Whether this is legal depends on your state's anti-discrimination laws. Some states prohibit this discrimination. Others protect therapists' religious freedom to refuse clients. If you're concerned about discrimination, research your state's laws and ask therapists about their policies upfront before starting treatment.
How can therapy help with urban financial stress?
High rent, student loans, expensive everything, city living is financially stressful even on a decent salary. Therapy helps you cope with money anxiety, navigate financial decisions, set boundaries around lifestyle pressure, keeping up with friends who earn more, and process the frustration of working hard but barely getting ahead. It won't solve your financial problems, but it helps you manage the psychological impacts of chronic financial stress so you can function better.
Can I use my phone for video sessions in Colorado?
We recommend joining from a computer, laptop or tablet in a private setting as that typically provides for a better therapeutic experience. If you’d prefer to join from a smartphone, you can absolutely do so as our platform works well on smartphones (both iPhone and Android). Using your phone can be convenient as it allows you to attend therapy from anywhere private. However, we recommend using WiFi rather than cellular data when possible to ensure stable video quality and avoid data charges. Consider using headphones for better audio quality and privacy, and position your phone so your therapist can see your face clearly (many clients use a phone stand). While phones can work well, many clients prefer larger screens like tablets, laptops, or computers for a more immersive experience.
Can I work on personal growth if I don't have problems in Colorado?
Absolutely. Therapy isn't only for problems. Many people attend for personal growth and self-actualization. Therapy can help with personal growth by deepening self-understanding, improving relationships, and helping you break through plateaus in personal development. The goal is becoming your best self, not necessarily fixing something broken. Many high-functioning people attend therapy to optimize certain areas in their life. Just like people have personal trainers, therapy helps anyone wanting to grow in any important areas in their life.
Can I do therapy if I don't have much time in Colorado?
Weekly 45-minute sessions fit into most schedules, and online therapy eliminates commute time. Many people attend during lunch breaks, early morning, or evening from home. If even 45 minutes weekly feels difficult, consider that therapy is an investment in yourself like exercise or medical appointments, many issues worsen without addressing them, and preventing problems is more time-efficient than dealing with crises later on. Some people start with bi-weekly sessions if weekly feels too frequent. Therapy also makes you more efficient in life with better coping skills, less time ruminating, improved relationships, and clearer thinking which actually save time. The time commitment can also be temporary as many issues resolve in 3-6 months.
What happens if I have a crisis between sessions?
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis between sessions (suicidal thoughts, severe panic, dangerous urges), contact emergency services immediately: call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text "HELLO" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911 if safety is at risk. These services provide immediate help 24/7, which therapy cannot. You can message your therapist or share a message with our team to share with your therapist, but response time is typically 24-48 hours and is not appropriate for immediate crises. After the crisis passes, tell your therapist what happened in your next session. They'll create a crisis plan including resources, coping skills, and escalation steps to use before crises reach emergency levels.
What issues does individual therapy help with?
Individual therapy effectively treats anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma and PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bipolar Disorder, grief and loss, relationship problems, self-esteem and identity issues, life transitions (career changes, divorce, moving, becoming a parent etc.), stress management, anger issues, eating and body image concerns, substance use, chronic illness, and general personal growth. Even if you don't have a diagnosis, therapy helps with life challenges and improving mental wellbeing. If unsure whether therapy can help your specific concern, schedule a free call with a care coordinator and they can discuss what would be relevant for your needs.
What if I need more intensive treatment than weekly therapy in Colorado?
If you need more support than weekly therapy provides, Grouport provides the flexibility to combine care at any frequency that you’d like on the schedule and duration that works for your needs. So, for example many people combine individual therapy with group therapy at various levels of frequencies, or they combine couples therapy with individual therapy, or family therapy with individual therapy etc… It’s normal to combine therapy options or increase session frequency during difficult periods. For higher levels of support, Grouport also offers a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with 10 sessions per week which consists of nine group therapy sessions plus one-three individual therapy sessions per week depending on which IOP plan you choose. We're committed to matching you with the right level of care that fits your needs.
Do you treat children or only adults in Colorado?
Grouport serves teens/adolescents (ages 11+), adults, couples, and families. Our teen therapy program consists of group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy, or a combination based on what’s appropriate and the level of care your teen needs. So teens often combine group therapy + individual therapy at the level that meets their needs or they do our intensive outpatient program for more acute needs.
What if I'm dealing with urban violence or crime trauma?
Experiencing violence or chronic fear of crime affects mental health. Cities have higher crime rates in some neighborhoods, and the trauma is real whether you were directly victimized or just living in constant fear. Therapy addresses PTSD, anxiety, hypervigilance, and helps you figure out safety planning versus when fear is disproportionate to actual risk.
Do I have to commit long-term or can I just try it?
No long-term commitment required. Grouport operates month-to-month. Try it for a month, see if it helps, continue or cancel. Most therapists recommend giving therapy at least 8-12 sessions to really assess whether it's working, but you're not locked into contracts. Month-to-month flexibility makes it lower-risk to try. Additionally you can always switch therapists or groups at any time, so we’ll work with you to make sure you're happy with the fit.
Individual Therapy Across All of Colorado
Counties
Adams County
Alamosa County
Arapahoe County
Archuleta County
Baca County
Bent County
Boulder County
Broomfield County
Chaffee County
Cheyenne County
Clear Creek County
Conejos County
Costilla County
Crowley County
Custer County
Delta County
Denver County
Dolores County
Douglas County
Eagle County
Elbert County
El Paso County
Fremont County
Garfield County
Gilpin County
Grand County
Gunnison County
Hinsdale County
Huerfano County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Kiowa County
Kit Carson County
Lake County
La Plata County
Larimer County
Las Animas County
Lincoln County
Logan County
Mesa County
Mineral County
Moffat County
Montezuma County
Montrose County
Morgan County
Otero County
Ouray County
Park County
Phillips County
Pitkin County
Prowers County
Pueblo County
Rio Blanco County
Rio Grande County
Routt County
Saguache County
San Juan County
San Miguel County
Sedgwick County
Summit County
Teller County
Washington County
Weld County
Yuma County
Alamosa County
Arapahoe County
Archuleta County
Baca County
Bent County
Boulder County
Broomfield County
Chaffee County
Cheyenne County
Clear Creek County
Conejos County
Costilla County
Crowley County
Custer County
Delta County
Denver County
Dolores County
Douglas County
Eagle County
Elbert County
El Paso County
Fremont County
Garfield County
Gilpin County
Grand County
Gunnison County
Hinsdale County
Huerfano County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Kiowa County
Kit Carson County
Lake County
La Plata County
Larimer County
Las Animas County
Lincoln County
Logan County
Mesa County
Mineral County
Moffat County
Montezuma County
Montrose County
Morgan County
Otero County
Ouray County
Park County
Phillips County
Pitkin County
Prowers County
Pueblo County
Rio Blanco County
Rio Grande County
Routt County
Saguache County
San Juan County
San Miguel County
Sedgwick County
Summit County
Teller County
Washington County
Weld County
Yuma County
Cities
Denver
Colorado Springs
Aurora
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Thornton
Arvada
Westminster
Pueblo
Centennial
Boulder
Greeley
Longmont
Loveland
Grand Junction
Broomfield
Castle Rock
Commerce City
Parker
Littleton
Brighton
Northglenn
Englewood
Wheat Ridge
Lafayette
Durango
Montrose
Glenwood Springs
Steamboat Springs
Salida
Colorado Springs
Aurora
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Thornton
Arvada
Westminster
Pueblo
Centennial
Boulder
Greeley
Longmont
Loveland
Grand Junction
Broomfield
Castle Rock
Commerce City
Parker
Littleton
Brighton
Northglenn
Englewood
Wheat Ridge
Lafayette
Durango
Montrose
Glenwood Springs
Steamboat Springs
Salida
Zip Codes
80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80214, 80215, 80216, 80218, 80219, 80220, 80221, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80229, 80230, 80231, 80232, 80233, 80234, 80235, 80236, 80237, 80238, 80239, 80241, 80246, 80247, 80249, 80260, 80264, 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80910, 80911, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80921, 80922, 80923, 80924, 80925, 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80521, 80524, 80525, 80526, 80528, 80538, 80540, 80542, 80547, 80020, 80021, 80022, 80023, 80110, 80111, 80112, 80113, 80120, 80121, 80122, 80123, 80124, 80126, 80127, 80128, 80401, 80403, 80419, 80501, 80503, 80504, 80537, 80534, 80516, 80513, 80514, 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007, 80030, 80031, 80033, 80034, 80035, 80036, 80037, 80038, 80601, 80602, 80620, 80631, 80634, 80640, 80642, 80643, 80644, 81501, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506, 81507, 81401, 81403, 81301, 81303, 81321, 81003, 81004, 81005, 81006, 81007, 81201, 81211, 81212, 81223, 81224, 81101, 81611, 81601, 81620, 81657, 80435, 80443, 80444, 80424, 80487
If you have an address in Colorado, Grouport can serve you regardless of your ZIP code.
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