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Counselors

Ariel Shea

Ariel Shea

LCSW

Specializes in empowering children, adolescents, and young adults through collaborative, research-backed therapy methods

Gail Bartkovich

Gail Bartkovich

LPC

Gail specializes in working with children, teens, young adults, and families, Offering practical tools and creative problem-solving approaches to address challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, peer or family issues, and legal difficulties

Jeff Leichtman

Jeff Leichtman

LCSW

Leveraging over 15 years of experience specializing in trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and attachment, offering eclectic therapy approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Theraplay, with a strong belief in individuals' inherent capacity for growth and healing.

Julie Maus

Julie Maus

LSW

Julie specializes in helping teens and adults cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and compassion.

Kelly Andrews

Kelly Andrews

LPC

Specializes in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and unhealthy patterns while fostering confidence and positive self-esteem, emphasizing the importance of feeling heard and understood in the therapeutic relationship

Laura Thompson-Beato

Laura Thompson-Beato

LPC

Specializes in supporting gifted children and young adults through collaborative therapy, emphasizing strengths and cultural values while addressing challenges with a positive psychology perspective

Lisa Beeson

Lisa Beeson

LCSW

Bringing nearly 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker specializing in grief, trauma, and family therapy, offering tailored support and emphasizing the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship for healing and self-discovery.

Michelle Christensen

Michelle Christensen

MS

At the heart of Michelle’s practice is a commitment to collaboration, safety, and compassion. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and support them in creating meaningful and lasting change. Together, she works with clients to develop comprehensive plans and provide the tools needed to help them reach their goals.

Renee Lockhart

Renee Lockhart

MA, LPCC, NCC

After spending years in the media industry and volunteerism within her children's school, Renee Lockhart, LPCC, took both her passion for children and young adults, and the desire to give back to her community to complete her Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Adams University.

Bridget Williams

Bridget Williams

LCSW

Bridget is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the Conifer area since 2008.

Heather Aberg

Heather Aberg

LCSW

Brings over two decades of experience as a bereavement counselor and EMDR-certified therapist, having co-founded Resilience1220 to address mental health in the mountain community and advocating for minority voices

Jessica Barks

Jessica Barks

LPC, ATR-P

Specializes in using expressive art therapy to address issues like anxiety and depression, integrating approaches such as ACT, DBT, and CBT, while emphasizing family involvement for therapeutic success

Karen Torf

Karen Torf

MA, LAC, LPC

Karen Torf specializes in working with adolescents and adults. She uses a sense of curiosity and the gifts her spiritual and scholastic mentors have given her to help guide clients on their journey of discovery.

Kim Wolniak

Kim Wolniak

LPCC, GEP

Kim will work with you to discover what in your past needs healing, what you can do to be better today, and help achieve goals for your future.  As a counselor, Kim uses past experiences and animal assisted therapy training to help others negotiate a better life. 

Laura Womack

Laura Womack

MA, LPC

Empowers individuals, particularly youth, through counseling services grounded in person-centered, ACT, CBT, and Jungian approaches, fostering an environment of authenticity and support for navigating life's challenges collaboratively

Lyndy Modesitt

Lyndy Modesitt

LPC

As a trauma‐informed therapist with more than 12 years of experience, Lyndy has worked with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, emotional shut down, relationship difficulties, sexual assault, and addictive patterns rooted in both shock‐based and developmental trauma.

Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson

LPC

Offers an eclectic approach rooted in neuroscience, positive psychology, and various therapeutic modalities to empower individuals to find calm, joy, and resilience, fostering personal transformation and healing in a safe, non-judgmental space tailored to each unique journey.

Robin List

Robin List

LCSW

Specializing in adolescents, adults, and trauma survivors of all ages. Trained in a variety of holistic modalities, she facilitates healing through mindfulness and a host of research validated therapeutic interventions.

Charis Jaeger

Charis Jaeger

LCSW

Offers support and collaboratively empowers individuals to navigate tough emotions, build resilience, and cultivate self-awareness using a strength-based approach and techniques.

Heather Kassman

Heather Kassman

MS

Taking a comprehensive approach to therapy, she works collaboratively with clients to find the best fit for their needs, understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Jim Orsund

Jim Orsund

LCSW

Using evidence-based strategies such as CBT, mindfulness play therapy, EMDR, and interpersonal connection, he helps individuals change unhelpful patterns, build insight, and enhance coping skills

Kari Read

Kari Read

LCSW

Provides compassionate support and connections for individuals and families, helping them find their voice, power, and place in the world.

Laura Ferguson

Laura Ferguson

LCSW

Over the last 25 years, Laura, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has worked in many different settings with teens and adults including wilderness therapy programs, adolescent residential treatment centers, hospitals, private practice, and schools.

Lauren Paulick

Lauren Paulick

MS

Lauren is committed to fostering a warm, respectful environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. She believes therapy is not just about addressing challenges, but about cultivating resilience and helping people connect with their own capacity for growth.

Margaret Hodges

Margaret Hodges

PsyD

Specializes in pediatric and adult neuropsychological testing and sport psychology, fostering positive changes through a relational and strength-based approach, empowering individuals to live more fulfilling lives.

Rebecca Kitey

Rebecca Kitey

LCSW

Offers personalized support for young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, using modalities like EFT and ACT to create a non-judgmental space for growth.

Sam Harwood

Sam Harwood

LCSW

Sam focuses on helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals in a space grounded in care and understanding. As a trauma-trained clinician, she supports teens and adults through anxiety, grief, identity challenges, and life transitions, using evidence-based approaches and a touch of humor to help clients find practical tools and personal insight along the way.

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