Therapist in Colorado Springs, Colorado Jay DeRosa, Therapist

Licenses: MA, LPC

Provider Gender: Male

Ages Served: 6-21

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Jay DeRosa, MA, LPC

Jay DeRosa, LPC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families across Colorado. Serving children, teens, and young adults, Jay helps clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma, creating a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth. Jay s approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, with a focus on fostering personal development through customized interventions that meet each client s unique needs.

Jay is particularly passionate about supporting clients dealing with grief, gender identity issues, and PTSD/trauma. His extensive experience in these areas allows him to offer a space of acceptance and healing, especially for those who have experienced significant loss, are questioning or affirming their gender identity, or are processing traumatic events. Jay's work with the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those connected to adoption and foster care, reflects his commitment to inclusivity and compassionate care. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT , Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR , and family therapy, he provides clients with valuable tools for self-discovery, resilience, and emotional regulation. Outside of his practice, Jay enjoys hiking in Colorado s beautiful outdoors, reading, staying active, and spending quality time with his family.

Expertise

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Family Therapy

Populations

Adoption/Foster Care
Autism Spectrum Disorders
LGBTQIA+
Men
Women

Education

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Graduate School | 2018

Colorado Springs, CO, United States
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Undergraduate | 2016

Colorado Springs, CO, United States