Ignite Counseling Colorado, a behavioral health practice based in Westminster, has been selected as a 2026 Colorado Companies to Watch award winner, the organization announced July 8, 2026. The award, founded in 2009, honors second-stage companies that demonstrate strong performance, leadership, and impact in their industries and communities. For Ignite Counseling Colorado, this recognition highlights its growth from a solo practice founded in 2018 by Carla D'Agostino-Vigil to a team of clinicians providing evidence-based mental health care across Colorado.
D'Agostino-Vigil, founder and CEO, emphasized that the award is especially meaningful as the practice prepares to open its new Youth & Family Therapy Center in Westminster. The center will expand services for children and teens ages 6–17, including play therapy, EMDR therapy, and individual counseling. This expansion reflects the practice's commitment to meeting the growing mental health needs of the community, particularly for younger populations facing anxiety, trauma, OCD, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Ignite Counseling Colorado is part of Mindfully Behavioral Health, a larger organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services throughout the Denver Metro area. The practice combines the warmth of a local, community-centered culture with the resources of a leading behavioral health organization, ensuring that clients receive personalized, compassionate care.
The Colorado Companies to Watch program provides year-round programming and resources for growth-stage organizations, helping them scale while maintaining their core values. D'Agostino-Vigil noted that the recognition is not simply about growth but about staying true to the practice's mission. "We remain committed to providing exceptional care, supporting our communities, and helping every client build a healthier, more fulfilling life," she said.
For business and technology leaders, this recognition underscores the importance of integrating evidence-based practices with scalable business models in the healthcare sector. As mental health awareness continues to rise, practices like Ignite Counseling Colorado demonstrate how specialized care can be expanded through thoughtful growth and community partnerships. The opening of the Youth & Family Therapy Center also signals a strategic response to increasing demand for pediatric mental health services, a trend with significant implications for employers, insurers, and policymakers.
Ignite Counseling Colorado specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. By maintaining a focus on evidence-based therapy delivered by licensed clinicians, the practice aims to ensure every client feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their healing journey. The award from Colorado Companies to Watch validates its approach and positions it for continued impact in the region.
