Welcome Staff
William Joachin
Front Desk Supervisor
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- Associate of Arts, Chabot College, Hayward, CA
Karen Fox, B.S.
Administrative Assistant
Kaitlyn Gattis
Counseling Front Desk Support
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
- Associate of Arts, Aims Community College, Greeley, Colorado
Ginny Laahs
Administrative Assistant
Counseling Senior Staff
Reid Trotter, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling Services
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Professional Interests:
- Interpersonal and Existential Concerns
- Gender Identity
- International Student Health
- Primary Care Behavioral Health
Lisa Miller, Ph.D.
Director of Specialty Counseling Services
Education/Training:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Student development: cognitive and psycho-social
- Substance abuse treatment
Jenny Brandsma, LPC
Associate Director, Clinical Director; Senior Staff Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed professional counselor
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Childhood Sexual Abuse/Incest
- Physical and Emotional Abuse
- Sexual/Romantic Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Race and Ethnic Issues
- PTSD
Chris Leck, LCSW, CAC II
Assistant Director of DAY Programs; Senior Staff Counselor
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Master of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Relationships
- Men’s Issues
- Drug and Alcohol Use/Abuse
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Mood Disorders
- Grief/Loss
- Purpose and Meaning
Aki Hosoi Ph.D.
Associate Director; Training Director; Senior Staff Psychologist
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Doctor of Philosophy, Biology, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
Professional Interests:
- Veterans
- Couples Therapy
- Culturally Diverse Populations
- Trauma
Adam Sargent, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Group Services; Senior Staff Psychologist
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Licensed psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy – Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
- Group Therapy
- LGBTQ+
- Existential Concerns
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Exposure
Adam-Jon Aparicio, M.A., M.Ed.
Coordinator for Diversity and Outreach Services; Senior Staff Counselor
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education / Training:
- M.A. in Community Counseling, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
- M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
Professional Interests:
- Multicultural Counseling
- Men and Masculinity
- LGBTQ+
- Racially Identity Development
Helen F. Bowden, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Eating Disorder Services; Senior Staff Psychologist
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Professional Interests:
- Disordered Eating/Body Image
- Learning Disabilities (AD/HD)
- Trauma
- Identity and Multicultural Exploration
- Chronic Pain/Health Conditions
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- OCD
- Spiritual Exploration
- Self-Esteem/Self-Compassion
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- LGBTQ+
Andrew L. Brimhall, Ph.D.
Senior Staff Psychologist
Education/Training:
- Doctor of Counseling Psychology, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Professional Interests:
- Relationship Issues
- Couples Counseling
- Sexual Issues
- Trauma
- International Students
- Multiculturalism and Diversity
- Sexual and Gender Minorities
Jessie Charbonneau, LPC
Senior Staff Counselor
Education/Training:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- Gender and Sexual Orientation
- Trauma Informed Care
- Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Lisa Cline, LCSW
Senior Staff Counselor with iTEAM
Pronouns
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Social Work, Colorado State University
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Professional Interests:
- Dialectical Behavior Training
- Personality Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Trauma Informed Care
- Feminist Theory
Michele Faris, Psy.D.
Senior Staff Psychologist
Pronouns
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Doctor of Psychology, Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Positive Psychology & Other Strengths-Based Psychology
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Shame Reduction
- Non-Traditional Aged Students
- Marginalized Populations
- Trauma
- Depression/Anxiety
- Relationships
- Women's Issues.
Beit Gorski, LPC
Senior Staff Counselor
Education/Training:
- Master of Somatic Counseling and Psychology, Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Trauma
- Attachment
- Anxiety/Depression
- PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transition
- Gender/Sexuality
- Psychosis
- Autism
Pam McCracken, LCSW, MAC
Senior Staff Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Master of Social Work, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
- Masters in Addiction Counseling
- DBT Certified
- Recovery to Practice Certificate NAADAC
Professional Interests:
- Alcohol and Other Drug Use/Abuse
- Recovery
- Grief and Loss
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Anxiety/Depression
- Transitions
- Identity
- Family of Origin Issues
Stephanie Mora-DeRosby, M.A., LPC, LAC
Senior Staff Counselor
Education/Training:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Addiction Counselor
- Master of Arts, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Racial minorities
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Co-dependency
- Relationships
- Recovery from addiction
Jeff Nepute, Ph.D.
iTEAM Senior Staff Psychologist
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Dialectical and Behavior Therapy
- Suicide and Self-Injurious Behavior
- Substance Use/Abuse
- Men’s Issues
- Couples and Relationship Concerns
- Psychotherapy Effectiveness and Development of Therapist Expertise
Steve Oklyama, Ph.D.
Senior Staff Psychologist
Education/Training:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, California
Professional Interests:
- Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Family of origin concerns
- Men’s issues
- Multicultural/Diversity issues
- Racial Identity Development Models
Jimmy Stewart, LPC, NCC
Senior Staff Counselor
Jim Weber, LCSW
Senior Staff Counselor
Education/Training:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Master of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Substance abuse and dual diagnoses treatment and recovery
- Existential / Purposeful living issues and exploration
- Veterans transition and return to civilian life
- Brain imaging technologies and interpretation / application of research to optimizing brain, health / function
Jesse Wolf, PsyD
iTEAM Senior Staff Psychologist
Education/Training:
- Psy.D., William James College, Newton, MA
Professional Interests:
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Suicide and Self-Injurious Behavior
- Eating Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Trauma
Academic Year Clinicians
Tami Anderson, M.S.
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy, Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California
Professional Interests:
- Relationships (dating, marriage, pre-marriage, family, systems, family of origins)
- Cultural and Cross-Cultural Transitions (acculturation and re-entry) and Intercultural relationships
- Third Culture Kids
- International and Graduate Student Challenges
- Leadership Development
- Personal and Existential Identity
- Spirituality
- Gender
- Sexuality
- Mindfulness
- Yoga for Physical and Mental Health
- Moving Forward in Loss
- ADHA/ADD
Becka Ashcraft, M.Ed., NCC, LPCC
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Master’s in Counseling and Human Services, University of Idaho
- Peace Circle Through Restorative Practice, Thompson School District
- Peace for Kids, Center for Anti-bullying and Nonviolence
Professional Interests:
- Group Facilitation
- Outdoor Therapy
- Multicultural Counseling
- Conflict Resolution/Mediation
- Mindfulness
- Family Leadership Training, CSU Extension
Ashley Boynton
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
Ph. D. Counseling Psychology, UT Austin, Austin, TX
Professional Interests:
Relationship Issues
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Adjustment to college
Trauma
Women's Issues
Couples Therapy
Issues of Identity
Privilege and Oppression
Erin Burr
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO
Professional Interests:
Holistic Wellness
Anxiety Disorders
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Eating Disorders
Mind/Body Connection
Rebecca Carpenter, M.S., EdS
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Master of Counseling, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Education Specialist in Counseling, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Professional Interests:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Learning Disabilities
- Substance Use
Marcy Clark, LCSW
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Masters of Social Work, Colorado State University
- Master of Arts, Interpersonal Communication, Western Michigan University
Professional Interests:
- Health Care
- Homelessness
- Addiction
Dee Colombini, M.A., LPC, LAC
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Addiction Counselor
- Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Colombia
Professional Interests:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Anxiety
- Body Image/Eating Disorders
- Co-dependency
- Depression
- Existential Issues
- GLBTQ
- Grief & Loss
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Life Transitions
- Trauma
Mark Cunningham, M.S., MFTC
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Professional Interests:
- Couples Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Attachment
- Family and Systemic Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Military Concerns/Reintegration
- Sex Therapy (nonmonogamy/kink)
- Masculinity
Karen S. Dickason, MSW, LCSW, CEAP
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Employee Assistance Professional
- Masters in Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Colorado State University
Professional Interests:
- Mood Disorders
- Women’s Issues
- Self-esteem and Assertiveness
- Bereavement
- Couples and Interpersonal/Relationship Issues
Galina Hazanov Lahav, LSW
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Doctor of Medicine, Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Master of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Licensed Social Worker
Professional Interests
- Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Panic, Social, Obsessive Compulsive, Post-traumatic stress Disorders)
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD
- Other Mental Health Problems
John Herman, Ph.D.
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Information coming soon!
Professional Interests:
- Relational/Interpersonal Concerns
- Existential/Humanistic Concerns
- Trauma
- Culturally Contextual Therapy
- Community-Oriented Healing
- Intergenerational Trauma/Resilience
- Indigenous/Native American/Alaska Native Students/People
- Family Dynamic Concerns
- Gender and Masculinity
Cyndi Hurd, MSW, MPH, LCSW
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Master of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Master of Public Health, Boston University, Boston University, Massachusetts
Professional Interests:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Transgender Health
- Chronic Illness
- Life Transitions
- Solution Focused
Pamela Kemp, M.Ed., NCC
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Masters of Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Professional Interests:
- Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- EMDR
- Nutrition for Mental Wellbeing
Anna Lauer Roy, M.A., LPC
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, Denver Campus, Colorado
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Interests:
- Culturally-Conscious therapy
- Relationship issues and couples counseling
- Trauma
- Social resilience training for individuals, organizations, and communities
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Yoga therapy
Lauren Lewis, LPC, LAC
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns
- she/her/hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Addiction Counselor
- M.A. Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Professional Interests:
- Substance Use
- LGBTQIA+
- HIV/AIDS
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sexual Health and Identity
Lori Loeb. MA
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Professional Interests:
- Body Image and Eating Disorders
- Women’s Issues
- Life Transitions
Rachel Lucas, M.A., LPC, NCC, CAC II
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- PTSD/Trauma
- Substance Abuse
- LGBTQ+
- Multicultural & Diversity Issues
- Identity Development
- Life Transitions
- Interpersonal Relationships
Jr McGrath, M.S., LMFT
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Master of Science, Human Development and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Couples therapy
- Interpersonal, Relational, and Generational issues
- Life Transitions
- Military Personnel and Veterans
- Trauma
Jeri Newlin, M.S.
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
Professional Interests:
- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Military/Veterans
- Men and Masculinity
- Body Image and Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Family issues
- GLBTQ
- Grief
- Sex therapy
- Trauma
- Women’s issues
- Gender/Identity
- Mindfulness
Kim Wilcox
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
M.A. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Professional Interests:
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Identity Exploration
Susan Williams
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
Ph. D. Counselor Education & Supervision
Professional Interests:
Depression
Anxiety
LGBTQ+
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Counseling Trainees
Allie Alayan, M.A.
Practicum I
Education/Training:
- M.A. Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
- B.S. Psychology, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Professional Interests:
- Religion and spirituality
- Career development
Olivia Bolts, M.A.
Practicum I
Education/Training:
- M.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
- B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Professional Interests:
- Substance use
- High-risk sexual behavior
- Harm reduction
Megan Gardner, B.A.
Practicum I
Education/Training:
- B.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Professional Interests:
- Rehabilitation psychology
- Nutrition
- Personality disorders
Vanessa Joachin
Practicum I
Education/Training:
- Masters Public Health, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
- B.S. Biology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Professional Interests:
- Latino mental health
- Multicultural practice
- Trauma
- Women's mental health
- Socio-cultural factors
Bailee Kulish, B.S.
Practicum I
Education/Training:
- B.S. Psychology, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, S.D.
- Associates of Natural Science, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, S.D.
Professional Interests:
- Women's health
- Relationship issues
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
Kaitlyn Lomartire, B.S.
Masters Counseling Intern
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon
Professional Interests:
- Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Sexual Assault
- IPV
- Student Athletes
Jessica Schwartz, B.S.
Masters Counseling Intern
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
Professional Interests:
- Group Therapy
- Mood Disorders
- Grief
- Eating Disorders
- Suicide Prevention
Charles Bakalars
Masters Counseling Intern
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Professional Interest:
- Mood Disorders
- Suicide
- Alcohol and Drug Use/Treatment
Lauren Brodowski, B.S.
Master of Social Work Intern
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, California State University, Long Beach, California
Professional Interests:
- Individual, Family, and Couple Counseling
- Creative Therapy
Nathan Landers, B.A.
Advanced Practicum
Education/Training:
- B.A. Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Professional Interests:
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship issues
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Anxiety
Allegra Lyon, BA
Advanced Practicum
Education/Training:
- B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Professional Interests:
- Mindfulness
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Emerging adulthood
- Substance use
Emili Pickenpaugh, MA, LPC, NCC
Advanced Practicum
Education/Training:
- M.A., University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
- B.A., Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
Professional Interests:
- Disordered eating
- Mood disorders
- Mindfulness
- College adjustment
Natalie Sachs, MA
Advanced Practicum
Education/Training:
- M.A. Counseling, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
- B.A. Psychology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Yun Garrison
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education/Training:
- Ph.D. Candidate Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- M.A. Psychology, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- B.B.A. Business Administration, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
Professional Interests:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger management
- Adjustment issues
- Career issues
- Racial minority issues
- Feminist issues
- Issues with men and masculinity
- Interpersonal/sexual trauma (PTSD)
- Issues with immigration history
- First generation college students
- International students
- Veterans
Zach Lattanzio, M.A.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education/Training:
- M.A., University of Denver, Denver,CO
- B.A., Boston College, Chestnuthill, MA
Professional Interests:
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic disorder
- OCD
- Trauma and PTSD
- Substance use
- Relationship issues
- LGBTQ+
Sally McGregor, MC, NCC, LPCC
Pre-Doctoral Intern, Clinical Psychology
Education/Training:
- Masters of Counseling, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Professional Interests:
- Trauma
- Relational trauma
- Attachment issues
- International students
- Adult third culture kids
- Hidden diversity
- Identity development
- Couples
Sarah Tilzey, M.S.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education/Training:
- M.S. Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA
- B.A. Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
Professional Interests:
- Trauma
- Relationship issues
- Personality disorders
- Suicide
- Self-injurious behavior
- Gender and sexual minorities
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Resilience
- Family of Origin issues
- Identity concerns
- Attachement
- Eating concerns and nutrition
Britney DelCarpio, M.A., LPCC
Post-Masters Fellow
Education/Training:
- M.A., University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
- B.A. Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Professional Interests:
- Substance use
- Anxiety/Depression
- Trauma
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship concerns and interpersonal issues
James O'Geary, M.S., LPCC, NCC
Post Masters Fellow
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Professional Interests:
- Relationship Issues
- Student Athletes
- Substance Abuse
- Grief
Tess Mone’t Kilwein, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Education/Training:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
Professional Interests:
- Underserved Populations
- Drug and Alcohol Use
- Indigenous Health
- Integrated Health Care
- Student Athletes
- Health Behaviors
- Trauma/PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Exposure
Jeffrey Paulez, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Education/Training:
- PhD Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
- B.A. Psychology, Unich University, Jackson, IN
Professional Interests:
- Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
- Family of Origin Issues
- Identity Development
- LGBTQ+
- Spirituality and Existential Concerns
- Multicultural and International Students
- Couples Counseling
- Attachment
- Trauma