Meet Our Therapists
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Kaine Fredrickson, LPCC
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Couples & individual therapy | Adults
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In therapy, we navigate new and longstanding struggles and begin to find relief from isolation, emptiness, and sometimes years of deeply held pain within the support of a trusting relationship. Finding the person to hold space for you and your experiences paves the way for healing.
Kaine believes a secure framework is critical for impactful therapeutic work and strives to build authentic connections with clients while assisting with creating a sense of safety and empowerment. Person-centered and narrative approaches characterize Kaine's orientation to therapy along with elements of CBT and attachment theory.
Kaine has specialized training and experience in couples therapy and has completed Gottman Level I and II training. He also works with individual clients including those with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and career concerns.
Kaine received a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling. His background includes working with college students and other adults experiencing difficulty with transitions, career choices and mood disorders.
B Giffin, SWC
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Individual therapy | Adults
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Choosing to enter therapy can be an incredibly vulnerable decision, which is why B emphasizes creating an environment where clients feel safe and empowered to take steps in their healing journey. They believe that individuals are the experts on their own story and that treatment should be tailored to the client's unique needs, wants, and strengths.
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B works collaboratively with clients to recognize which patterns in their lives are not working for them and then helps them develop the skills to feel more in control of their thoughts and emotions. Learning more about one's emotions and internal experiences is vital in this process and in moving toward values-based living.
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As a clinical social worker, B aims to help people live authentically and unencumbered by shame. They create a space where all areas of life can be explored without judgment. B primarily utilizes CBT, ACT, and DBT.
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B specializes in anxiety, OCD, and working with LGBTQ+ individuals. They also work with those struggling with life transitions, grief and loss, depression, and relationship concerns. B's experience includes specialty training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD as well as certification as a Daring Way facilitator.
B obtained their Master of Social Work at the University of Houston and has experience in residential settings treating OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as treating diverse clients impacted by mental health concerns.
Carter Holmes, LPC
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Individual therapy | Adults
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Carter's primary intention is for his clients to achieve meaningful change and connection in their lives. His hope is that they may find joy and fulfillment in ways that may have been missing.
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Carter is skilled in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and self esteem issues, as well as life transitions and career changes. His approach to treatment is strongly influenced by the needs of each individual and Carter feels drawn to exploring the nuanced impacts of his clients' life circumstances, environment, and upbringing.
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Carter brings an emphasis on each client's unique worldview to the therapeutic relationship and utilizes a person-centered approach with mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral skills, and other interventions based on the individual's needs. Carter's clients tend to be college students and other adults, some of whom are looking to explore relationship dynamics. He has a passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community among other diverse populations.
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Carter received his Master’s degree in Counseling and Career Development with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado State University. His training and experience enable him to treat a wide range of adult mental health concerns in individual and group therapy settings.​​
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Individual therapy | Adults, adolescents 12+
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Alexa believes that monumental growth and healing take place where all emotions are welcome in a nonjudgmental environment that invites clients to explore every part of their story. She creates a warm space, welcoming the exploration of one's inner world and the impact of the world around them.
Alexa strives for her clients to grow in self-awareness and discover a new sense of empowerment while acquiring the skills to embrace each part of their journey, from unexpected changes to overwhelming emotions. No matter where you are along that path, Alexa believes that with a desire for change, commitment to the process, and a little curiosity, personal transformation is possible.
Alexa uses systems-focused and person-centered approaches and believes that counseling looks different for each of her clients. She utilizes CBT along with narrative therapy techniques, guiding clients to better understand themselves, their values, and their strengths to gain the ability to navigate life’s challenges. Alexa works with adults and adolescents age 12+ and is experienced with mood disorders, self-image, grief and loss, and major life changes.
Alexa holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in crisis counseling and is finishing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Northern Colorado. Alexa's experience in multiple fields provides her with a unique ability to meet individuals wherever they are in their journey.
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Alexa Holsten, BS
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Intern
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Hannah Hunsberger, LPCC
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Individual therapy | Adults and teens
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Hannah believes that by cultivating a compassionate, judgment-free space, we can listen to the deep knowledge our bodies hold. In therapy, Hannah supports and guides her clients as they encounter their inner world.
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Hannah's work is tailored specifically to her clients, whether they're working toward healing past wounds, or coping with current stressors. She integrates multiple modalities, drawing from attachment work, person-centered and strengths-based approaches, as well as mindfulness therapy. Hannah is also skilled in her use of CBT, ACT and DBT techniques.
Hannah's experience includes treating clients from adolescence through adulthood, and she currently works primarily with those 18+. Hannah's areas of focus include anxiety, adult ADHD, stress, self-worth, relationship difficulties, depression, and attachment concerns. In her work with adolescents and teens, Hannah addresses emotion regulation and emphasizes self-expression, authenticity and developing a sense of grounded empowerment.
Hannah has a Master of Science degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She has worked with clients of all ages with clinical experience emphasizing trauma, ADHD and anxiety.
Elise Knowles, LPCC
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Couples, family & individual therapy | Adults & adolescents
As a queer and indigenous therapist, Elise uplifts the powerful importance that human connectedness has in healing. She believes that the first step to good therapy lies in the strength and safety of the therapeutic relationship. Through this connection we can strengthen emotional bonds in our relationships and increase the radical self love we give to ourselves.
Elise has experience working with individuals, couples, and families and specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community as well as other members of diverse populations. Elise works from a lens of client-centered therapy, emotionally focused therapy, positive psychology, and strengths-based approaches, and believes in the importance of understanding and incorporating what works best for her clients.
Elise believes in the importance of a collaborative counseling relationship. She encourages clients to be active participants in the therapeutic process and works to create an environment where clients can be curious about themselves and their stories in a nonjudgmental space.
Elise received a bachelors degree in psychology from Westmont College and holds a masters degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Maycee Mitchell, LCSW
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Individual therapy | Adults
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Maycee strives for clients to rediscover the strengths, purpose and power that may have been stifled or overshadowed. It takes courage to seek support amid life's challenging and isolating moments and Maycee works to build a space that feels authentic and connected.​​
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Maycee utilizes a down-to-earth approach, engaging in a warm, open, and curious way. She believes in tailoring therapy to her clients' needs, allowing sessions to be uniquely meaningful according to each person's goals.
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Maycee's clients find themselves in a comforting and supportive space while working collaboratively to overcome challenges. With an emphasis on strategies that feel realistic and achievable, Maycee utilizes various therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
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Maycee works with adult clients in the setting of individual therapy. She is experienced in treating trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, chronic pain and illness, as well as depression, anxiety and OCD. Maycee's professional experience makes her well-equipped to support clients navigating difficulties related to aging and caregiving.
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Maycee received both a bachelors's degree and master's degree in social work from Colorado State University. Her experience includes working in hospice and community-focused organizations providing inclusive care to adults of all ages and backgrounds. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Kayla Riley, LPC
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Individual therapy | Adults, teens, children 3+ ​
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Kayla hopes for clients to feel as though they are welcome in this space exactly as they are, to feel as though they are enough, and to remember this throughout the experience together. Therapy is a safe space to be heard and to share your concerns each week.
Kayla hopes to work collaboratively with clients to begin to understand themselves more deeply, to evaluate the narratives and stories in their lives, examine relationships, and explore new ways of being in the world. Kayla’s goal is to be alongside you while you learn to heal from trauma and take steps toward the life you want.
Kayla is trained in EMDR, emotion focused therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal process therapy, and traumatic grief. Kayla believes that each client has a story to tell and emphasizes the way the world and the people around us have impacted that story.
Kayla encourages her clients to find tools within themselves, believing that each client has a unique set of strengths to draw from, and with our combined expertise, Kayla hopes to join with clients to explore their lives and the needs they bring to therapy. Kayla has a passion for working with clients of all backgrounds and diverse identities, focusing on building a caring and warm relationship intended to make each person feel safe in the room.
Kayla received her Master’s in Community Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wyoming. This education along with continued learning and training has equipped Kayla to work with clients beginning at age 3 and throughout the lifespan. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Ashley Schmaltz, LPCC
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Couples & individual therapy | Adults, adolescents 12+
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Ashley collaborates with her clients as they heal, grow, and gain confidence from the challenges they face. She creates an empowering environment where clients feel heard, valued, and can share their experiences. She uniquely supports each individual in pursuing the life they desire.
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Ashley practices from a foundation of person-centered and trauma-informed therapy combined with mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused couples therapy. She joins with her clients to explore their struggles and fears and find connections to the past. Ashley brings intention to sessions and explores with clients the impact of their environments and relationships.
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Ashley is skilled in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma/PTSD, and relational issues and has experience supporting foster and adoptive parents. She is also passionate about working with couples to improve communication, foster connection and heal from past traumas.
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Ashley received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy from the University of Northern Colorado. Her training and experience enables her to work with a variety of mental health concerns with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Megan Silberhorn, LPCC
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Individual therapy | Adults, adolescents age 12+
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Therapy is about facing what holds us back from becoming our highest selves; it is discovering the truth of who we are. Megan helps her clients transcend their wounds and fears, and provides the opportunity to heal in relationship with another human being. For many of us, there is an experience we have always been missing of what it feels like to be truly safe and secure.
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Megan is trained in AEDP and brings a focus in her work to the therapeutic relationship, attachment, and leveraging connection as a way through trauma, emotional overwhelm, and isolation. Megan works with clients ages 12+ and brings advanced skill to her work with teens and young adults.
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The space to pause and take time can feel new and Megan provides an accepting environment for clients to reflect, consider and explore. Megan works with trauma and PTSD, anxiety and life transitions. She also sees clients experiencing isolation, grief & loss, identity concerns, self-harm, struggles with self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and women's issues.
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Megan brings an inclusive, growth-oriented perspective to therapy that seeks to honor the inner world of others. Megan holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and her background includes working with college students facing a variety of mental health concerns.
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Lauren Stanley, LCSW
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Individual therapy | Adults 30+
Lauren believes relationships are fundamental to our ability to thrive as human beings. She feels it's within trusting and secure relationships that we heal from past wounds and learn new ways of coping with life's difficulties.
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A sense of meaning and purpose can have extraordinary impacts on the ability to overcome struggles. Lauren helps clients leverage the elements in their lives that hold meaning for them. She has extensive formal training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and approaches therapy through a lens informed by family systems theory, dialectical behavior therapy and existentialism.
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Lauren believes we each possess the capacity for connection, and that it's not always possible to know how much lighter we can feel until some of the weight is lifted. She specializes in grief and loss and the complexities associated with aging. Lauren also works with those struggling with anxiety, chronic depression, and interpersonal concerns and brings heartfelt compassion to those experiencing the impacts of caregiving.
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Lauren completed her graduate education and a post-graduate fellowship in Houston where she focused on the treatment of co-occurring disorders. In Colorado, she served as clinical director of a statewide organization and now divides her time between clinical work and supporting Four Points as Managing Director.
Joy Thomas, SWC
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Couples & individual therapy | Adults, adolescents 10+
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You are here because you are ready to move toward healing and self-discovery. This is a brave step, and we are here to remind you that you are not alone. Therapy extends the invitation to begin where you are, by recognizing and understanding the parts of the past that impact the present.
Joy holds intentional space, accompanying clients to find their most authentic selves. From a trauma-informed, solution-focused, and harm reduction lens, Joy recognizes the range of mental health challenges individuals experience and the many ways these challenges can manifest. Joy pairs a strengths-based approach with evidence-based practices to assist with exploring and processing areas such as attachment, childhood trauma, family systems, and one’s inner critic.
Joy sees individuals age 12+ as well as couples. She works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and body image concerns, and those seeking to set healthy boundaries and improve relationships. Joy works with people of color, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and those who are in later stages of life.
Joy holds a Master of Social Work from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Contemplative Somatic Psychology from Naropa University. Joy’s clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and families providing in-home interventions, parent skill building, and teen support. Joy believes in holding a supportive space within a framework of empathy and nonjudgment, and extends the message to others that, You may not feel ready and you can start any time you would like.
