Business Details
14 Years
experience
Therapy Services for Children, Teens & Families in Lafayette, CO
At 2nd Star Counseling, we provide compassionate, creative therapy for children, teens, families, and adults navigating emotional challenges and life transitions. Our approach integrates clinical expertise with relational presence, utilizing play therapy, Jungian depth work, and family systems interventions to foster healing and resilience. With offices in Lafayette and Granby, Colorado, we create safe, personalized spaces for emotional growth. Our founder, Kathryn Raley, brings specialized credentials in play therapy and depth psychology to support clients through anxiety, identity exploration, grief, and family dynamics.We prioritize trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and symbolic expression to address both immediate concerns and long-term personal development. Our services include individualized therapy, parent coaching, and professional clinical supervision, emphasizing connection and inner strength across all age groups.
Services
Play Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Teen Counseling
Family Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Somatic Approaches
Expressive Arts Therapy
Parent Coaching
Trauma Recovery
Depth Psychology
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize in developmentally attuned therapy for children and teens
- Our clinicians use evidence-based play therapy techniques
- We integrate Jungian depth psychology for symbolic healing
- Family systems approach addresses relational dynamics
- Trauma-informed care with somatic awareness techniques
Associations and certifications
- Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor (RPT-S)
- Advanced Clinical Specialist (ACS)
Services
Play Therapy
Play is children's natural communication tool. Our dedicated play therapy rooms use toys, art, and sand trays to help kids process emotions and experiences. We employ child-led, developmentally appropriate techniques to foster emotional expression and healing through symbolic play and creative exploration.
Jungian Therapy
This approach explores unconscious patterns through dreams, archetypes, and symbolism. Ideal for clients seeking soul-centered healing, we integrate Jungian concepts to address long-term personal growth. Sessions may include dream analysis, myth exploration, and creative techniques to bridge conscious and unconscious processes for transformative insights.
Teen Therapy
We provide nonjudgmental support for teens navigating identity, anxiety, and life transitions. Our therapists use relational approaches tailored to developmental needs. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, coping skills, and authentic self-expression through creative methods and evidence-based interventions adapted for adolescent clients.
Family Therapy
This service addresses family system dynamics and communication patterns. We help restore connection through collaborative interventions that build trust and understanding. Sessions focus on improving relational skills, resolving conflicts, and creating supportive home environments for children and teens experiencing emotional challenges.
Clinical Supervision
Professional supervision for therapists seeking credentialing or private practice development. We offer skill-building in play therapy, depth approaches, and ethical practice. Supervision includes individual and group options focusing on clinical growth, business sustainability, and specialized techniques for working with children and families.
People
Kathryn Raley
NCC, LPC, RPT-S, ACS
Kathryn Raley specializes in play therapy, Jungian approaches, and family systems work. With over a decade of experience, she supports clients through emotional transitions using creative and depth-oriented methods. She supervises clinicians in ethical practice and specializes in helping families navigate developmental challenges.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in therapy for children, teens, families, and adults. Our services are tailored to meet developmental needs across all life stages.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate play therapy, Jungian depth psychology, somatic awareness, and family systems approaches to address emotional and psychological needs.
Do you offer services in multiple locations?
Yes, we have offices in Lafayette and Granby, Colorado to better serve clients across different regions.
What are your credentials?
Our lead therapist holds national certifications including NCC, LPC, RPT-S, and ACS credentials in specialized therapeutic approaches.
How do you involve families in treatment?
We offer family therapy sessions and parent coaching to strengthen relational connections and support client progress at home.
