Welcome to Good Talk Counseling
Animal-Assisted Mental Health Services in Longmont, CO
At Good Talk Counseling, we believe that healing happens through compassionate, transformative conversation—and that the presence of trusted animal companions can make all the difference. Located in Longmont, Colorado, our unique practice blends traditional therapeutic approaches with the optional calming, grounding support of animal-assisted counseling to help adults connect, grow, and thrive.
Whether you're navigating aging-related challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, or seeking support for depression, trauma-informed, neurodiversity, or anxiety, our team is here to walk alongside you.
Why Choose Good Talk Counseling?
Where Connection Meets Compassion
Our practice was founded on one core belief: a good talk can change everything. We create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for healing conversations to take place.
For clients who choose to integrate an animal-assisted therapy element into their therapeutic process, these conversations are enhanced by the intuitive presence of animals, including certified facility dogs and other carefully selected companions. These animal partners help reduce stress, increase emotional openness, and bring a sense of safety and comfort to the therapeutic process.
What sets us apart:
Therapists & Certified Facility Animals
Specialization in Animal-Assisted Counseling
Personalized, Evidence-Based Care
Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Office in Longmont, CO
Telehealth Sessions Available for Colorado Residents
How Animal-Assisted Therapy Helps
Scientific research supports what many clients already feel: animals can be powerful co-therapists. Animal-assisted sessions:
Help reduce blood pressure and heart rate
Promote the release of feel-good hormones like oxytocin
Encourage trust and nonverbal communication
Create a soothing, emotionally safe environment
At Good Talk Counseling, our animal-assisted interventions are grounded in clinical expertise and tailored to your specific needs.
Our Services
Healing starts with a good talk. At Good Talk Counseling, we offer personalized mental health care for adults through individual and group counseling, optionally enhanced by the calming presence of animal partners and, when desired, the restorative power of nature.
We’re committed to making mental health services accessible for all. We accept Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado), including members enrolled with NE Health Partners and Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA) across Baca, Bent, Boulder, Broomfield, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Crowley, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Jefferson, Kit Carson, Kiowa, Lincoln, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Park, Phillips, Prowers, Sedgwick, Teller, Washington, Weld, and Yuma counties. For uninsured or underinsured clients, we offer a flexible sliding scale fee structure, with sessions never costing more than $100. No matter your coverage or income level, we’re here to support your mental wellness journey with dignity, respect, and compassion.
We understand that healing looks different for everyone, which is why our flexible, compassionate approach supports a wide range of needs, including anxiety, trauma-informed, grief and loss, life transitions, neurodivergence, and aging-related challenges.
Session Options
Individual Counseling. These one-on-one therapy sessions are tailored to the individual's goals, experiences, and healing process.
Group Counseling. Our therapist-led support groups provide a safe environment to build connections, gain insight, and feel less alone on your journey.
Animal-Assisted Therapy. Our animal partners are integrated into sessions as helpful allies to enhance emotional regulation, reduce isolation, and increase self-awareness through intentional interaction.
Nature-Based Therapy. For clients who feel nourished by the outdoors, we offer outdoor therapy sessions in the peaceful natural spaces located on our Longmont, Colorado campus.
Session Settings
We offer options to meet you where you're most comfortable.
In-Person Appointments. Connect face-to-face with our compassionate providers in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Telehealth Services (CO Residents Only). Receive expert care from the comfort of your home, office, or any private space through secure, convenient online sessions.
In-Home Sessions. Offered to clients in and around Longmont, CO, who require personalized support in the comfort and privacy of their own space.
Community-Based Counseling. These sessions take place in various settings across Longmont and its surrounding areas (e.g., parks, community centers), where clients feel safe, familiar, and empowered.
Whether you prefer the personal touch of an in-person visit or the flexibility of virtual care, we're here to support your mental health wellness journey on your terms.
Meet Our Therapy Team
Good Talk Counseling brings together decades of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and unique life experiences. Our team, comprised of skilled and credentialed therapists, is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based services —both online and in-person — that honor each client's unique life course.
We work hand-in-paw with certified facility dogs (and other friendly animal partners) who are trained to support your emotional journey. Every animal in our practice has a calm temperament, enjoys human connection, and is carefully matched to support our clients' diverse needs.