Nope, our therapy services are not faith-based. All of our therapy is grounded in a psychological framework called Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling (MBTC). MBTC is an approach to therapy that honors you as a whole person, which may or may not include a form of spirituality or multiculturalism.

The transpersonal part usually raises some eyebrows and where the question of faith usually comes into play. But choosing to honor your spiritual and/or cultural perspective in therapy isn’t the same as practicing religion. It simply means that we don’t ask you to leave that part of yourself at the door.

We welcome teens of all beliefs and no beliefs. Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual-But-Not-Religious, and everything in-between. If you are religious, we offer multifaith and interfaith support for teens including Muslim, Jewish, Bahá’í, Unitarian Universalist, Wiccan, and more. We also work with teens navigating religious trauma.

At the end of the day, our name reflects our founder’s background and the bridge we try to build between honoring all parts of a person’s life with the multicultural practices that make up the psychology field. And honestly, if our name gave you pause…we’re glad you asked.

Interfaith Bridge Counseling is also LGBTQIA+ owned, trained, and affirming.

Your therapy sessions are confidential. For the most part, what you share in therapy stays between you and your therapist. But since you’re a minor, there are some specific rules in Colorado worth knowing so there are no surprises.

If you are 12 years old or older, you have the right to seek outpatient therapy without your parent’s or guardian’s permission, and your mental health records are yours. Your therapist cannot share what you discuss with your parents or legal guardians without your consent unless one of the following applies:

• You’re in immediate danger. of harming yourself or someone else

• You communicate a threat of suicide or serious violence (including abuse to yourself or others)

• Your therapist determines you’re unable to manage your own care

We’ll go through all of this in your first session with us so we are all on the same page. And if you have questions about what your will or won’t know at any time, all you have to do is ask.

Read our full guide to Colorado Teens’ mental health rights →

No, you don’t need a diagnosis, a referral, or a specific label to start therapy. A lot of teens we work with come in not knowing exactly what’s wrong, only that something is.

We also know that a lot of teens tend to sit in one of two places when it comes to diagnosis: some come in not wanting to be reduced to a label and some come in desperately hoping someone will finally give a name to what they’re experiencing because having a name can validate that you aren’t making anything up. Both are welcome here. What we don’t do is decide who you are before we’ve actually gotten to know you.

Not entirely. A lot of teens start therapy because a parent, teacher, or another professional suggested it, or because something happened that made it impossible to keep avoiding it.

What matters more than anything is a willingness to show up and see what happens. Therapy isn’t something we do to you, therapy is something we do with you, at your own pace, and around what actually matters to you. Most teens who come in skeptical end up leaving their first session at least a little surprised. We don’t push. We don’t lecture. Instead, we follow your lead to start building a therapeutic relationship you eventually want to be a part of.

It depends on a few different things. Depending on your therapist and what feels right for what you, sessions can definitely include talking, but they can also include things like art, video games, exploring creative work, using metaphor and story, working with what’s happening in your body, or even engaging through video games, games, and pop culture if that’s more your language. We meet you where you are, not where a textbook says you should be.

What sessions won’t feel like is being analyzed, lectured, or told what to think. You’re not a case to be solved or a list of symptoms. You’re a person we’re getting to know. 

Yes, we accept all RAEs of Health First Colorado (Medicaid), including CHP+. If you have Medicaid, your sessions are typically fully covered.

For those without Medicaid, we offer a pay-what-you-can sliding scale between $60-$140 per session. No verification paperwork, no strings attached. We also accept HSA and FSA cards directly.

And finally, we are partnered with the Second Wind Fund, which can help cover therapy costs for clients 19 and under. If you’re interested in using the Second Wind Fund, just let us know and we’ll make the referral for your services to be covered. 

Bring any questions about cost to your free consult, we’ll figure it all out together before you commit to anything.

Schedule a free 30 minute consultation with our team. You can schedule this on your own or with a parent/caregiver. No paperwork. No commitment. No diagnosis required. Our free consultation is a low-stakes conversation to get a sense of what you’re looking for and whether we’re the right fit for you.

From there, we’ll match you with a therapist whose approach and availability fit. If it feels right, you book your first session. The hardest part is usually just deciding to reach out.