Illuminate the Path Forward

Trauma-Informed Therapy in Colorado

You don't have to navigate the dark alone. We're here to guide you toward light, hope, and transformation through the difficult seasons of life.

Take the First Step
Take the First Step

Healing through play.

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Growing through connection.

Living in light.

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At Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling, we walk alongside children, adults, families, and couples facing trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional challenges. We offer a safe space where healing begins and strength grows. Whether in person or online, our compassionate care helps you feel lighter, calmer, and more grounded.

Our Therapy Specialties

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    Play Therapy

    A gentle, trauma-informed approach tailored for children and teens. Play therapy provides a safe, developmentally appropriate space where children can explore emotions, process experiences, and build essential coping skills.

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    Trauma Therapy

    Evidence-based trauma treatments including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help adults, teens, and children safely process traumatic experiences and restore emotional regulation.

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    Somatic Therapy

    A holistic, body-based approach to healing, Somatic therapy helps people reconnect with themselves, release stored tension, and find a greater sense of balance. The result is a deeper feeling of calm, presence, and ease within your own body.

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    Addiction Counseling

    Specialized counseling in a safe, non-judgmental space for those struggling with addiction and eating disorders. This work is deeply personal and transformative, guiding you toward deeper healing and lasting change.

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    Christian Counseling

    A safe harbor for healing and growth through faith. Whether you're carrying grief, anxiety, trauma, or simply the weight of a difficult season, you don't have to walk it alone — and you don't have to leave your faith at the door.

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    Consulting Services

    Whether you’re seeking case consultation, clinical supervision hours, or specialized training, we provide thoughtful, compassionate support to help you grow and thrive in your practice.

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Light after darkness.

Hope after hardship.

Healing after trauma.

Light after darkness. Hope after hardship. Healing after trauma.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

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We have two convenient locations in Rifle and Grand Junction, CO, and offer virtual therapy appointments across Colorado.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself or your family, or looking for professional supervision and training, we’re here to support your journey.

Contact us today with questions or to schedule a consultation.

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Illuminate Play Therapy in Colorado

Providing Trauma-Informed Therapy in Colorado

A Steady Light in Life’s Storms

Life’s hardest moments can feel overwhelming, but we illuminate those dark places with warmth and clarity. Our trauma-informed approach honors your story and meets you where you are, blending evidence-based therapies with compassionate care rooted in hope.

Like a lighthouse guiding ships safely home, we provide steady support through somatic healing, play therapy, and individualized counseling that nurtures growth and resilience.

Meet our Founder, Natalie Hanks
Meet our Founder, Natalie Hanks
Trauma Therapy in Colorado