Business Details
5 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling Solutions
Genuine Heart Counseling is a dedicated counseling practice serving adults and children in Longmont, CO, and surrounding areas. Founded in 2021, our approach integrates mindfulness, Synergetic Play Therapy, and neuroscience to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics. With over two decades of personal and professional experience, including certification in Synergetic Play Therapy and advanced training in emotional regulation, we prioritize creating a safe, compassionate space for healing.Our expertise lies in helping clients reconnect with their inherent strengths through personalized therapeutic techniques, fostering resilience and authentic relationships. We adhere to strict ethical standards, emphasizing transparency, client-centered care, and evidence-based practices to ensure lasting growth and well-being.
Services
Adult Counseling
Child Therapy
Parent Support
Synergetic Play Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer certified expertise in Synergetic Play Therapy for child and family healing.
- Our approach integrates mindfulness and neuroscience for emotional regulation.
- 20+ years of personal and professional experience in family dynamics and counseling.
- Personalized, client-centered care tailored to individual and family needs.
- Commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Synergetic Play Therapist (RPT)
Services
Adult Counseling
Adult Counseling addresses depression, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm through mindfulness and neuroscience-based techniques. We help clients develop coping strategies, self-awareness, and resilience. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, self-compassion, and fostering authentic connections for holistic healing.
Child Therapy
Child Therapy uses Synergetic Play Therapy to help children manage behavioral challenges, anxiety, and emotional regulation. This approach empowers children to express themselves, build empathy, and develop confidence through guided play and therapeutic connection.
Parent Support
Parent Support offers strategies to navigate family dynamics, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation. We provide coaching and classes to strengthen parent-child bonds, foster playfulness, and create a supportive home environment through evidence-based methods.
Synergetic Play Therapy
Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) is a child-directed approach that integrates emotional regulation and neuroscience. It helps children process trauma, manage aggression, and build self-esteem through play, fostering healing and resilience in a safe therapeutic space.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness Training teaches present-centered awareness and nervous system regulation to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. Clients learn techniques to cultivate self-compassion, manage anxiety, and improve focus through practical, research-backed practices.
People
Chandra Lontz-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chandra Lontz-Smith, MA, LPC, RPT, has over 20 years of experience in counseling and Synergetic Play Therapy. Her expertise includes mindfulness, emotional regulation, and family dynamics, with a focus on compassionate, client-centered care.
Questions
What services does Genuine Heart Counseling offer?
We provide adult counseling, child therapy, parent support, Synergetic Play Therapy, and mindfulness training to address emotional regulation, anxiety, and family dynamics.
How does Synergetic Play Therapy benefit children?
SPT helps children manage behavioral challenges, anxiety, and emotional regulation through play, fostering self-esteem, empathy, and resilience in a safe environment.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with United Behavioral Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Out-of-network clients receive a Good Faith Estimate for transparent billing.
What are your office hours?
We are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with sessions by appointment.
How can parents get support?
Parent support includes coaching sessions, classes, and resources to strengthen family bonds, manage behavioral challenges, and foster emotional regulation through evidence-based methods.
