Welcome Staff
William Joachin
Front Desk Supervisor
Karen Fox, B.S.
Administrative Assistant
Kaitlyn Rangel
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
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
Mica Adesso, Ph.D.
Behavioral Health Team Lead; Senior Staff Psychologist
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education / Training:
- Licensed Psychologist
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minnesota
Professional Interests:
- Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
- Grief/Loss
- Trauma
- Multicultural/International Issues
- Existential/Spirituality
- LGBTQQAI
- Women’s Issues
Adam-Jon Aparicio, M.A., M.Ed.
Mental Health Clinician for Cultural and Resource Centers
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.
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+
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
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
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
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.
Lisa Heifner, M.S., LPC
Assistant Director of Academic Year Staff Services; Senior Staff Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Master of Science, Health and Human Development - Mental Health Counseling, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
Professional Interests:
- Trauma
- Sex Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Chronic Pain
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
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
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
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
Jeff Nepute, Ph.D.
Senior Staff Psychologist of iTeam
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Melissa Jeffryes, LPC, LAC
Academic Year Counselor
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
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
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
Anna Lauer Roy, M.A., LPC
Academic Year Staff 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
Jesse Wolf, Psy.D
Academic Year Counselor
Education/Training:
- Psy.D., William James College, Newton, MA
Professional Interests:
- Anxiety/Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- DBT
- Trauma
Amanda Haygood, M.A., LPC
Academic Year Counselor
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate
Professional Interests:
- Marriage and Family
- Sex Therapy
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
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
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
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
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
Counseling Trainees
Emily Clark
Advanced Practicum (DAY)
Education/Training:
- PsyD, University of Denver, Denver, CO (in progress)
- M.S., University of Denver, Denver, CO
- B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Gemma Wallace, B.A.
Practicum 1 Therapist
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington
Danielle Stack, B.S.
Master's Counseling Intern
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Professional Interests:
- Substance Use
- Body Image and Eating Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Integrated Health
- Athletics
- Mind and Body Wellness
Erin Burr
Master's Counseling Intern
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
Jaimie Ascencio, M.S.
Practicum 2
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Wisconsin - River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin
Noah Share
Master's of Social Work Intern
Education/Training:
- Bachelors of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Bachelors of Psychology, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Zachary Lattanzio, M.A.
Advanced Practicum - iTEAM
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Bachelor of Arts, Boston College, Chestnut Hills, Massachusetts
- Master of Arts, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Professional Interests:
- Dialectical and Behavior Therapy
- Suicide & Self-Injurious Behavior
- Substance Use/Abuse
- LGBTQ+
- Gender Identity
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Trauma
- Exposure
Chelsea Twiss, PhD
Post Doctoral Fellow - DAY Program
Education/Training:
- Doctorate of Philosophy, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Master of Science, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
- Bachelor of Psychology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
- Associate of the Arts, Peninsula College, Port Angeles, Washington
Professional Interests:
- Women's Reproduction and Sexual Health
- Attachment and Relational Psychology
- Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain Management
- Group Counseling
- Integrated Health Care
- Music and Art Therapy
- Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence
Izzy TenBrook, M.S.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Psychology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
- Master of Public Administration, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana
Professional Interests:
- LGBTQ+
- Body Image and Eating Concerns
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Anxiety
- Identity Development
Genevieve Heyne, M.S.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Science, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, California
Professional Interests:
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma
- Grief/Loss
- Relationship Concerns and Interpersonal Issues
- Attachment
- Identity Development
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
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Grief
Jeffrey Paul, B.A.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Pronouns:
- He/Him/His
Education/Training:
- Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
- Bachelor of Psychology, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee
Professional Interests:
- Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
- Family of Origin Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Spirituality and Existential Concerns
- Multicultural and International Students
- Couples
- Attachment
Kiauhna Haynes, M.S. NCC
Post Master's Fellow
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Science in Counseling, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Professional Interests:
- Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
- First Generation Students
- Women of Color
- Black Women
- Anger
- Couples
- Group Counseling
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Ellie Shuo Jin, M.A.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Pronouns:
- She/Her/Hers
Education/Training:
- Master of Arts in Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Texas
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Professional Interests:
- Family of Origin Issues
- Culturally Diverse Populations
- Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
- Trauma
- Anxiety/Depression
- Integrated Health Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Exposure Therapy
- Therapy in Mandarin Chinese
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
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
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