Illuminate · Rifle Play Therapy & Counseling

Play Therapy & Counseling for Children and Families in Rifle

Support for your child. Connection for your family.

When big feelings, difficult experiences or family stress begin to take over, you deserve support that considers the whole person. Illuminate offers creative, trauma-informed counseling, play-based approaches and parenting support in Rifle, Colorado.

Request a consultation with Sarah

Sarah is preselected in our secure portal. Natalie is not accepting new regular clients at this time.

Sarah Smith, clinical counseling intern at Illuminate in Rifle

Meet Sarah Smith
Clinical counseling intern · Rifle

Children & play

Developmentally responsive, creative ways to explore feelings, strengthen regulation and build a supportive therapeutic relationship.

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Parents & families

Support for understanding your child's needs, strengthening connection and navigating parenting and family challenges.

Questions about getting started

Trauma-informed care

Thoughtful support for the effects of difficult experiences, shaped around your needs, readiness and goals.

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Find your Rifle therapist

Sarah Smith

Sarah is a clinical counseling intern offering services in Rifle. Request a consultation to discuss your child's or family's concerns, the kind of support you need, current availability and whether her services are a fit.

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Natalie Hanks

Natalie founded Illuminate and brings a focus on play therapy, trauma and neurodivergent-affirming care. Natalie is not accepting new regular clients at this time. New inquiries can explore Sarah in Rifle, Rylee online throughout Colorado or KJ in Grand Junction.

Learn about Natalie's approach and specialty services

Insurance & getting ready

Insurance participation varies by clinician and plan. Share your insurance information during the intake process so coverage, eligibility and any costs can be verified before ongoing services are scheduled.

Insurance and payment information

Our Rifle office

111 East 3rd Street, Suite 206
Rifle, CO 81650

By appointment.

Ask your clinician about arrival details, what to bring and whether caregivers should attend the first appointment.

Your next step

Get started with Sarah

  1. Request a consultation. Sarah is preselected in our secure scheduling portal. Choose “Light the Way Call” to request a consultation.
  2. Complete your paperwork. Follow the portal instructions and provide insurance information for verification.
  3. Plan your care. After reviewing fit, coverage and availability, your clinician will help you schedule ongoing sessions.
Request a consultation with Sarah

Sarah is preselected. Choose “Light the Way Call.” A consultation request does not guarantee an ongoing appointment. If no times appear, contact Illuminate for help.

Looking for a Different Kind of Support?

Colorado Virtual Therapy

Rylee supports mothers, young adults and children ages 8+ online throughout Colorado.

Meet Rylee

Grand Junction Counseling

KJ offers trauma-informed counseling for teens, veterans and adults, including sandtray and experiential approaches.

Meet KJ