Now Accepting New Clients

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Child & Teen Therapist in Centennial, CO for Anxiety, Neurodivergence & Play Therapy

Behind every behavior is a child trying to communicate something. I help children, teens, and parents understand what's beneath the surface so everyone feels more connected, confident, and supported.

Child & Adolescent Therapy | Play Therapy | Parent Support

Serving families in Centennial, Cherry Hills, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Greenwood Village, and South Denver.

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Hi! I’m Lindsay Stenzel, LCSW and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist

When your child's behavior stops making sense, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, second-guess yourself, and wonder how to help. I help children, teens, and parents understand what's beneath the behavior so you can respond with confidence, strengthen your connection, and help your child thrive.

As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I use play, curiosity, and a nervous system-informed approach to help children express what they often can't put into words. Together, we'll make sense of anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, and neurodivergence by looking beyond the behavior to understand what it's communicating.

My goal isn't to give you a perfect parenting script. It's to help you understand your child so deeply that you feel more confident navigating the hard moments, your child feels more understood, and your whole family feels supported every step of the way. It’s an honor to be a part of your village!

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Authentic, Compassionate Care

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How I Can Support Your Family

Young girl painting in play therapy for anxiety and emotional expression.

  • Therapy isn't just for your child—it's support for you, too. You don't have to figure this out alone. Together, we'll make sense of what's beneath your child's behavior so you can feel more confident, connected, and supported.

    Together we'll:

    • Understand what your child's behavior is communicating

    • Respond with more confidence during meltdowns, shutdowns, and big emotions

    • Support regulation at home and at school

    • Strengthen your connection with your child, even during the hardest moments

  • Young children often communicate through behavior long before they have the words to explain what they're feeling. Through Synergetic Play Therapy, I help children express what's happening beneath the surface while helping parents better understand their child's unique nervous system and emotional needs.

    I support children experiencing:

    • Anxiety, panic, and phobias

    • Perfectionism and high self-pressure

    • ADHD, autism, and twice-exceptional (2e) profiles

    • Emotional overwhelm, masking, and after-school restraint collapse

    • Depression and low self-esteem

    • Trauma, grief, and loss

    • Gender-expansive and trans identities

    • Suicidal thoughts and self-harm

  • The teen years can look surprisingly different from the outside than they feel on the inside. Many of the girls I work with appear capable, thoughtful, and successful—but beneath the surface they're carrying anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, or the exhaustion of masking who they are. Therapy offers a place where they don't have to keep holding it all together.

    I support girls navigating:

    • Anxiety, panic, and phobias

    • Perfectionism, high self-pressure, and negative self-talk

    • ADHD, autism, and twice-exceptional (2e) profiles

    • Emotional overwhelm, masking, and after-school restraint collapse

    • Depression, low self-esteem, and withdrawal

    • Trauma, grief, and loss

    • Suicidal thoughts and self-harm

    • Friendship struggles, identity development, and life transitions

Learn More About My Approach & Tips to Support Your Child at Home

  • "Lindsay is a warm and compassionate therapist who does an incredible job connecting with her clients. She provides a welcoming environment and highly values building rapport, an essential part of the therapeutic process. As a fellow therapist working with young children and families, I refer clients to her often and highly recommend her services!"

    - Briana K., LCSW

  • "I highly recommend Lindsay’s therapy services to any families with young kids and pre-teens! She’s incredible at building relationships with kiddos, helping them feel safe and valued, as well as giving caregivers important skills to use at home to aid in family connection. As a fellow therapist, I’ll continue to refer clients to Lindsay. I trust her work with kids given her impressive range of experience."

    - Lily B., LPC

  • "Lindsay offers a warm, judgment-free space where children and their caregivers feel truly seen and supported. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, her approach combines clinical expertise with deep compassion. Families can expect personalized, thoughtful care that helps children build resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence—all within a supportive, nurturing environment."

    - Meredith N., LCSW

  • "Lindsay is a wonderful therapist. From the moment you meet her, she brings a sense of calm, warmth, and genuine care. She has the remarkable ability to build strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families. Her deep compassion, paired with her clinical expertise, creates a safe and supportive space where real growth can happen."

    - Hayley R.

  • "Lindsay is a highly skilled and devoted child therapist. She is incredibly knowledgeable about a wide range of play therapy concepts and skills, and is especially gifted in working with anxiety and neurodivergence. As a fellow child therapist, I would not hesitate to recommend Lindsay to parents looking for high quality therapy for their child and family."

    - Ashley S., LCSW

  • "Lindsay is a warm, creative and passionate therapist. She has a rare gift for combining clinical expertise with a warm and grounded presence. It’s clear that her years of experience have given her a deep understanding of a child's inner world, allowing her to navigate complex needs with both compassion and expert knowledge. She is a genuinely kind and capable practitioner. As a fellow therapist, I would not hesitate to refer any of the families I work with to Lindsay."

    Emily S., LCSW

Let’s make sense of what’s going on.

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