Elissa Tanda, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lakewood, CO
Online & In-Person
About me
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and complex family or relational dynamics. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you or your child can feel safe, heard, and valued. Therapy is a place where you do not have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or have all the answers; we move at a pace that feels supportive and respectful.
Whether I am supporting a child who feels stuck in their environment, a parent who is struggling to better understand or connect with their child, or an adult working to reclaim their voice, I meet each client with patience, compassion, and genuine care.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and personalized. I draw from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I incorporate art- and play-based therapy when developmentally appropriate or helpful. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, goals, and stage of life. When emotions feel overwhelming, I slow things down and focus on grounding, mindfulness, and self-soothing strategies to support nervous system regulation and emotional safety.
Clients often describe me as warm, gentle, and genuine. I use appropriate humor to ease tension, while also offering thoughtful reflection to gently interrupt patterns that may no longer be serving you. Therapy with me is collaborative and supportive, balancing emotional understanding with practical skill-building to encourage meaningful change.
My hope is that through our work together, you or your child will feel safer in yourselves, more empowered, and more confident in your voice; carrying forward a deeper sense of resilience, self-worth, and the light you bring into the world.
I offer great availability from Sunday through Thursday, working to accommodate each individual's specific scheduling needs.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
University Of Denver
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Humana
- Medicare
- Health Partners
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- All Savers
- Auxiant
- Bind/Surest
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CCHA RAE
- CHP+
- Colorado Access
- ComPsych EAP
- Denver Health Medical Plan
- Health Colorado Inc RAE
- Health First Colorado
- Mines & Associates
- NEHP RAE
- Oxford
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan RAE
- Second Wind Fund
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Trauma Survivors
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Location
Ellie Mental Health
1527 Cole Boulevard
Suite 275
Lakewood, CO 80401 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media