Referral Partners
Trusted Mental Health Referrals for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families
Trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and clinically guided care.
Illuminate Counseling Collective partners with physicians, schools, pediatric clinics, hospitals, DHS, attorneys, and community organizations to provide high-quality, trauma-informed mental health care.
Led by Natalie, founder of Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling and Clinical Director of the Collective, our group practice is built on a shared clinical model that ensures consistency, excellence, and ethical treatment across providers.
Our goal is simple:
To make referrals easy, collaborative, and clinically sound - while providing compassionate, effective care for the individuals and families you serve.
WHY PARTNER WITH ILLUNINATE COUNSELING COLLECTIVE
Founder-Led Clinical Model
Unlike traditional group practices, our clinicians practice within a unified clinical framework developed by our founder and Clinical Director. This ensures:
- High clinical treatment
- Trauma-informed treatment
- Consistent care across therapists
- Ongoing supervision & consultation
- Ethical, evidence-based practice
Specialized Care - Not Generalized Therapy
Each clinician within our Collective is carefully selected for their clinical strengths and specialties.
Our areas of specialization include:
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Therapy (EMDR & TF-CBT)
- ADHD & emotional regulation
- Anxiety & depression
- Eating disorders
- Addiction
- Family therapy & parenting support
- Couples therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
This allows us to match each referral with the therapist best suited to their clinical needs.
Timely Access to Care
We understand the urgency of mental health referrals. Our team prioritizes:
- Prompt intake response
- Efficient scheduling
- Evening & weekend availability
- Medicaid acceptance
- Clear communication
Collaborative Care Model
We believe in collaboration, not silos.
With appropriate releases, we maintain open communication with referral sources to support:
- Coordinated care
- Treatment updates
- Clinical coordination
- Continuity of services
WHO WE SERVE
We provide outpatient mental health services for:
- Children (3+)
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
Common referral concerns include:
- Trauma & abuse recovery
- Behavioral dysregulation
- ADHD
- Anxiety & depression
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Family conflict
- Parenting challenges
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
OUR CLINICAL APPROACH
All clinicians within Illuminate Counseling Collective practice within The Illuminate Clinical Model, which integrates:
- Trauma-informed care
- Attachment theory
- Nervous system regulation
- Developmentally appropriate therapy
- Relationship-centered healing
- This ensures consistent, high-quality treatment across all providers.
INSURANCE & MEDICAID
We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans.
Our administrative team is happy to assist families with benefit verification and scheduling support.
HOW TO REFER
Referring is simple:
Option 1:
Complete our secure referral form on our website
Option 2:
Contact our intake team directly for coordinated referrals at 970.316.5009
Option 3:
Have referrals reach out directly - we will guide them through every step.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- Responsive communication
- Ethical clinical practice
- Timely access to care
- Specialized therapist matching
- Ongoing clinical leadership
- Collaborative treatment approach
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
We view ourselves as long-term partners in the health of our community. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care that supports individuals and families, strengthens systems, and promotes lasting emotional wellness.
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