Meet Kelly Y., LCSW

Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Metropolitan State University graduate with a Master’s degree in Social Work. Over the past three years, she has worked as a Clinical Therapist for Mental Health Hospitals, working with and assessing adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma experiences and psychotic disorders. In addition, she has experience working with a diverse population of adolescents and caregivers in a school setting treating an array of mental health diagnoses.

Kelly strives to create a safe, comfortable and authentically non-judgemental environment and values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and meeting the client where they are and making sure they feel validated. Kelly utilizes a holistic and individualistic approach throughout the therapeutic process to accommodate each client’s unique experience, needs and goals for therapy. She works with clients to validate their experiences while also challenging them to increase their own insight.

In Kelly’s free time she enjoys being out in nature hiking, kayaking and loves playing disc golf! She enjoys settling down with a good book and spending quality time with her family.

Bet you didn’t know Kelly is a (self-proclaimed) nerd & loves the Lord of the Rings, playing the board game, Catan & reading fantasy books!

Kelly’s Favorite Quote: >“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm. As you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” -Audrey Hepburn

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Meet Sydney R., Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor

People tend to face a multitude of stressors in this fast-paced, growing world and struggle to take a step back and connect with their inner Self. I aim to meaningfully empower diverse individuals to reach holistic wellness through implementing affirmative attitudes, self-care plans, and life-balance strategies, something that is too often a struggle for so many of us.

I am passionate about genuinely holding a safe space for individuals from all walks of life to explore finding deep meaning and fulfilling relationships through evidence-based treatment interventions.

Sydney is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program student and Counselor-in-Training at Northwestern University. Over the past few years, Sydney has worked with various populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, disabilities, severe mental health challenges, elder and disability abuse, and those struggling with persistent low mood and hopelessness.

Sydney provides individual therapy for young adults, older adults, and parents in need of support. Sydney deeply enjoys working with individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC.

Sydney primarily draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Sydney specializes in providing clinical treatment for addressing patterns of addiction, self-worth, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, burnout, gender identity, and women’s issues.

>Something that always gives me a sense of ease is connecting with nature. I love intentionally engaging with the world around me and practicing mindfulness (especially outside!) whenever possible. When thinking about my favorite peaceful moment, I think of summer camping with my favorite people and my dog, of course!

More than just my work: I’ve played all kinds of sports, including soccer, volleyball, lacrosse (which I was, admittedly, never very good at) and tennis. I am definitely best with a racquet in my hand!

I was born in a small town in Oregon where I had a dog and a pet goat as my best friends.

I am a professional banana bread maker and it always includes chocolate chips.

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18+ Individuals & Couples only

Please book a consult with a different therapist if you are under 18. As a clinical intern Liz cannot see minors. Please only book with her if you are 18+.

Meet Liz G., Intern

Liz Golden is a Professional Counseling Student, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University.

Liz believes in de-mystifying the process of therapy and helping clients access the tools within themselves to make changes in their lives. A key component of that is recognizing that our personalities and coping mechanisms aren’t developed in a vacuum. They are products of our genetics, our environments and our experiences – especially some of our earliest. Without considerable reflection and intention, many people end up going through life in auto-pilot without a fully developed sense of Self, which can greatly impact the way they show up in the world, in their relationships and for themselves. Liz truly strives to provide a warm, comfortable, and judgment-free therapeutic experience that enables clients to connect to their most authentic selves as they embark on their healing journeys.

Liz is currently in her second year at Adams State University pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Prior to working in the mental health field, Liz spent over a decade as a researcher studying human behavior; interviewing a variety of different individuals, couples and groups on a range of topics; identifying key patterns/connections; and synthesizing the findings in ways that were actionable and easy to understand. In addition to her current graduate pursuits in counseling, she holds a Master’s Degree in Market Research with a Minor in Statistics, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a Minor in Business from Virginia Tech University.

Liz’s unique background allows her to approach clients with a high level of empathy, compassion and open-mindedness along with a refined skill set built around deepening insights and understanding and truly getting to the heart of an issue.

Liz offers comprehensive individual therapy for parents, young adults & middle-aged adults.

Liz is passionate about working with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives, particularly in early childhood. She has a strong interest and expertise in depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues, infertility and family dynamics.

In her spare time, Liz enjoys traveling, hiking, snowboarding and caring for any plant or animal in her general line of vision! She also finds deep fulfillment in listening to music and plays (both) the piano & ukulele as a way to de-stress and practice presence.

>The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths. – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Bet you didn’t know: In her spare time, Liz enjoys traveling, hiking, snowboarding and caring for any plant or animal in her general line of vision! She also finds deep fulfillment in listening to music and plays (both) the piano & ukulele as a way to de-stress and practice presence.

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Meet Jenn B., LPC

Jennifer Bosman has over 12 years of experience practicing in the mental health field. She has worked in California, Colorado and New York. She is currently licensed as a Professional Counselor and School Psychologist in Colorado. She has a Master of Science in Education in School Psychology from Long Island University in New York in 2010. She further pursued additional education at Regis University Post Graduate Studies in their Mental Health Counseling program. Jennifer also embarked on additional courses at Meridian University’s Doctoral program in Counseling Psychology. Before earning her Master’s Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services Management.

Her approach as a therapist is eclectic in that she utilizes many different schools of thought to help heal the mind, body and spirit. It is her belief that the therapist must adapt to the client’s individual needs. She strives to provide clients a safe environment that is empathic, nonjudgmental and secure.

>“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”

Client Focus: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ+, Parents, First Time Moms, Expecting Parents, Young Adults & College Students

Types of Therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & Person Centered Therapy.

My clinical practice centers around specializing in supporting individuals feeling trapped in Anxiety, suffering from Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Parent Coaching for all ages of Child Development (& blended families!), Unfulfilling Relationships, Loneliness, Low Self-Worth, First Time Mothers, Expecting Parents, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & I am a highly skilled Grief therapist – supporting individuals with any type of profound loss or significant life change.

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Meet Emily S., LSW

Emily Stafford, LSW, EMDRIA Approved EMDR Therapist, Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Family Therapy, Attachment Theory, Relational Psychotherapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Clients see Emily as engaging, insightful, and sometimes even a little witty. She received her Master’s of Social Work with a concentration in Family Counseling from the University of Denver. Emily’s background includes working with adults and adolescents to decrease symptoms of anxiety/depression and increase self-awareness and emotional hygiene. She is passionate about building authentic relationships with clients and works collaboratively to help them move toward meaningful change. She strives to act as a mirror to help clients catch their blind spots, understand their patterns, and change thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving them.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family, friends, and their dogs. She also loves the great outdoors and tries to ski and hike as often as possible.

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Meet McKenna M., LPCC

McKenna Mesak, LPCC earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and has an undergraduate degree in Managerial Economics, with a minor in psychology, from the University of California, Davis. McKenna has grown a deep passion for helping others struggling with mental health and intentionally walking alongside them in the process of personal growth and healing. She has a diverse professional background working with individuals experiencing homelessness, and severe mental health challenges and finds rich meaning working as a counselor; focusing on depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and trauma.

McKenna values establishing and providing a safe space for her clients to explore their innermost selves with openness and curiosity. She believes healing occurs when we can examine our past experiences and look at how they may inform current ways of being. McKenna closely works with her clients to identify unhelpful patterns and self-limiting beliefs that are not aligned with their deeper values and hopes. Regardless of the type of specific challenges and concerns that clients bring to counseling, it is her goal to support them in creating a life of authenticity and connection to self, others, and the natural world.

When McKenna is not working with clients, you can find her skiing, hiking, spending quality time with friends, trying new restaurants, and (happily) being a ‘stand-in dog mom’ for loved ones!

>“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” -Abraham Maslow

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Meet Alayna B., LCSW

Alayna Baillod, is the owner and lead therapist of Self-Care Impact Counseling. An LCSW, EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant/Therapist, Level 1 & 2 Gottman Couples Therapy, Trained in Emotion- Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy. Alayna is as real as-it-gets! Clients see Alayna as down-to-Earth, relatable, having a good sense of humor (and using it!) and confident in sharing her therapeutic expertise. She is an extensively trained, passionate therapist who strives to meet clients where they’re at while providing an appropriate amount of challenge to gently push clients to grow beyond their comfort zone. You can expect a supportive, guiding and grounded presence in the therapy room with Alayna. Alayna has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Colorado State University-Pueblo and a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville. Her early experience was centered around working with children, adolescents, young adults and families who have experienced trauma. In her practice, she specializes in Couples Counseling and EMDR/Trauma Therapy.

>“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.” -Mary Oliver

Bet you didn’t know: Alayna has spent more than 500 days primitively camping in remote depths of the wilderness. She lived in the desert of southern Utah for three consecutive months at age sixteen! She has always preferred the outdoors to indoors, even as a young child.

Bonus Facts: Alayna is originally from the Detroit area and has spent the last decade living in Colorado, Utah and California.

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