Lakewood Colorado
Counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families in Colorado
A mother and daughter, called to the same profession and now working side by side.
Whether you’re concerned about someone you love, navigating a difficult season in your own life, or simply carrying more than you’d like to carry alone, there’s a place to start here.
Steady Support.
Real conversation.
Room to breathe.
Meet Jo & Mia
A mother and a daughter, side by side
Between us we see teens, adults, couples, and families, and there’s plenty of overlap in the work we do. Mia is the one who sees teenagers. Past that, which of us you end up with usually comes down to fit rather than category, and we’re happy to help you work that out.
Jo Martin, LPC
Adults · Couples · Families · Executive Coaching
“I tend to work with people who are capable, self-aware, and quietly worn out. Anxiety, burnout, adult ADHD, strain in a marriage, and the particular tiredness that comes from being the steady one in every room. I’ve spent years in the counseling chair and years in leadership, and I understand how both kinds of pressure work.”
Mia Pankratov, LPCC
Teens · Adults · Couples · Families
“I work with teenagers, adults, couples, and families, and often with more than one person under the same roof. ADHD, anxiety, confidence, identity, and the questions that come with being adopted. I sat in a counseling office as a teenager myself, so I know what it’s like on that side of the room.”
Most people come to us at the point where "fine" stops working
For a parent, that might be the third argument this week about homework. Or a son or daughter who used to talk and doesn’t much anymore. Or a feeling that something shifted and you can’t quite place when.
For an adult, it might be anxiety that shows up at four in the morning. A marriage that runs on logistics. The slow flattening that comes from carrying everything without much help.
Nothing has to be a crisis for it to be worth talking about. Most of what we see isn’t.
Ways we can work together
Different people, different seasons, different needs. The tone stays the same throughout: grounded, intentional, and respectful of what you’re actually carrying.
With Mia Pankratov
Counseling for Teens, Young Adults & Families
For teenagers from about age 12, and for the parents alongside them. ADHD, anxiety, low mood, confidence, identity, and the ordinary weight of growing up. In person in Lakewood or online anywhere in Colorado.
With Jo or Mia
Counseling for Adults & Couples
Anxiety, burnout, low mood, adult ADHD, strain in a relationship, grief, and the shifts that come with a new season of life. We’ll help you work out which of us is the better fit. In person in Lakewood, online across Colorado, and by telehealth in Idaho and Florida with Jo.
With Jo MArtin
Executive Coaching, Nationwide
Non-clinical leadership coaching for people carrying real professional weight. Not therapy, and no diagnosis or treatment involved.
Not sure which of us to talk to?
That’s completely normal, and it isn’t something you need to sort out on your own. Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll point you toward whichever of us fits better.
Values and faith, handled with care
Faith is central to who we are. Some clients want it woven right through the work. Others would rather it stay out of the room entirely. Both are welcome here, and you never have to explain your answer.
Grounded work.
Honest Conversations.
Lasting Change.
Why this work feels different
With Jo
I bring clinical depth, leadership experience, and a faith-grounded perspective. I understand power, pressure, ambition, family systems, and what it costs to be the person everyone else leans on. I’ll listen carefully, I’ll tell you the truth, and I’ll push on the things that need pushing on. And we’ll probably laugh somewhere along the way, sometimes because it’s absurd and sometimes because humor is the only honest response left.
With Mia
I’m not far enough from being a teenager to have forgotten what it felt like. I was adopted from China and raised in a family that looks nothing like me, I went to a Christian school, and I spent part of high school in counseling myself because I couldn’t explain what I was feeling to anyone.
I don’t need anyone to perform being okay in front of me, and I won’t treat the people I work with like problems to be solved.
"My teen daughter worked with Mia during a very challenging time. I remember the calm and relief she felt after sessions. She felt seen by Mia, a very unique therapist who supported my daughter without locking us out as her family."
"I am extremely grateful that the Lord paired my husband and I with Jo. We have been navigating a difficult season on many levels and she has stuck with us and continues to help us through it all! We are so blessed to have Jo in our lives!"
"I was ready to find healing, but I knew that I didn’t have the tools to do it alone. Jo was an immediate safe and trusted space for me. She listened, asked me the tough questions, and encouraged me in healing and becoming who God called me to be."
"Jo Leda is a leader of uncommon wisdom and ability. She brings clarity to complex situations, speaks the truth with care, and does so in a way that is both deeply thoughtful and deeply human. She is someone whose counsel is sought not for easy answers, but for honest ones — grounded in discernment, integrity, and a genuine concern for the person in front of her."
Counseling FAQs
Where are you located?
Our office is in Lakewood, and we see clients in person and online. We’ll share the address when we set up your first appointment.
Do I have to be in Colorado to work with you?
Counseling is available anywhere in Colorado. Jo also sees clients in Idaho and Florida by telehealth, and executive coaching is available nationwide.
Are you accepting new clients?
Mia is accepting new clients now.
How much does a session cost?
Session fees range from $125 to $195, depending on which counselor you see.
Do you take insurance?
We’re not in network with insurance, so we don’t bill your carrier directly. We do accept HSA and FSA cards, and we’ll provide a superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you offer a consultation before I commit?
Yes, everyone starts with a free 15-minute conversation, before committing to anything.
Counseling for teens, adults, and couples in Colorado
Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, struggling in a relationship, a parent concerned about your teen, or simply realizing that something needs to change, there’s a place to start here. And here, you can start simply with a conversation.
Or call 303-378-9281
Counseling for teens, adults, and couples in Colorado
Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, struggling in a relationship, a parent concerned about your teen, or simply realizing that something needs to change, there’s a place to start here. And here, you can start simply with a conversation.
Or call 303-378-9281
Start with a conversation
You don’t have to justify needing support, and you don’t have to have the words for it yet. Fifteen minutes on the phone is usually enough to know whether this feels like the right place.