Meet the team

I love people! I enjoy working with people in all stages of their adult lives and I am especially passionate about couples and families. Each individual has unique gifts and qualities and I love exploring and harnessing these strengths with you to become the best version of yourself. I believe in holistic care and providing a wraparound approach to therapy that includes assessing your environment and providing supportive services to promote your growth and development throughout your therapeutic journey.  

Life can be hard!  Because of this, I believe everyone has experienced difficulties in their lives, so I utilize a trauma informed approaches to help clients overcome past difficulties. I know that opening one’s life to a stranger can be extremely vulnerable, so I do not take this lightly. I am greatly honored to walk alongside of you and believe that you can obtain your dreams of becoming the person you want to be.

I have been married for 28 years, am a mom of two  adult age sons, have an incredible daughter-in law, and a grandmother! I love to travel and explore other people groups and cultures! 

 Training & Modalities:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
• Gottman Level 1 and 2 Couple's Therapy 
• Save Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS)
• Financial Social Work Certified
• Trauma Informed Practices
• Trust Based Relational Interventions
• Motivational Interviewing
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Internal Family Systems 
• Emotional Focused Therapy (training in progress)

Our lives can be complicated, messy, and create burdens which some times feel like too much to bear. But life can also be beautiful, profound, and give us incredible moments of joy. I take my work as a therapist and sharing these moments with you as a deep honor. I'm here to provide a non-judgmental space where we can learn about how your experiences and environment have impacted you, and work towards the future that you envision for yourself! 

I love working with people of all ages and have specialized in working with children, youth, and families. A trauma-informed approach is at the core of my work and I love using this lens to better understand our brains, bodies, and relationships. Your values and goals are extremely important to me and something that will always guide our work together. 

My husky, books, nature,  and my community are just a few of the things I love dearly. I'm really looking forward to meeting you!

 Training & Modalities: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Focused CBT 
• Trauma Systems Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Somatic Experiencing (In-Progress)

I am passionate about living life to the fullest. We have all experienced disappointments, anxious thoughts and feeling stuck in our current lives, which can prevent us from living our lives fully and confidently. I believe that many people reach a point in their life where they feel overwhelmed, and that is where I come in. As a fellow imperfect human, I am here to help you navigate how your strengths and experiences can instill a sense of purpose in your life. 

I believe that no one should go through life alone. I bring my hope, empathy and warmth to create a safe, nonjudgmental where you can be yourself, process and heal. It is a huge step to open up as your true self to someone else, and I am honored to get to spend time knowing what makes you, you. I love working with children, teens and adults in processing life events and building skills and coping strategies to build a healthy, balanced life. 

I am a lover of intentional community, spending time outdoors and finding joy in the little things. I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your journey towards wholistic wellness!

 Training & Modalities:     

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing 
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

I am glad you’re here! 

I take an eclectic approach to counseling, and I like to tailor therapy to best assist the client with their goals and learning preferences.  My heart for kids and teens has always been evident. I enjoy teaching them through fun, age-appropriate activities, as well as educating families to incorporate these skills at home. I also enjoy working with adults who would like to navigate their childhood attachment  wounds. Whether it is a series of complex traumas or one significant traumatic event, I am here to ensure my clients feel heard and to assist them in untangling the knots that feel too big to conquer. 

Leading up to becoming a counselor,  I studied Speech Language Pathology, Child Life Specialist, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a passion for each of these fields and utilize them in the therapeutic setting. Communication, individuals with special needs, grief work with a diagnosis or loss, and hearing people’s stories are some of the main passions I have.  

In the counseling session, I meet my clients with empathy, compassion, humility, and a bit of humor. I desire to provide all clients with safety, understanding, advocacy, and healing. I am here to sit with you, listen to your story, and partner with you to reach your mental health goals.

Training & Modalities:     

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing  (MI)
• Play and Sand Tray Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) (In Progress)

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I believe that growth and change can happen even in the toughest of times. 

Throughout the therapy process, I want you to feel empowered, understood, and cared for in a way that encourages you to reach your full potential. My role is to be there with you while we work to understand what may be affecting you and make positive changes towards individual and personal goals. I am passionate about understanding your worldview and growing your relationships to help you be the most authentic version of yourself. 

Sometimes life can be pretty tough and that looks different for each individual. I like to use an eclectic approach to counseling while still utilizing a trauma-informed lens. This allows the space to be fully yours. I love to work with a variety of ages, and I specialize in working with children and teens. 

In my free time I love to spend time outdoors, with my friends, and exploring the best coffee shops in Denver. I am looking forward to meeting you soon!

Training & Modalities:     

• Brainspotting 
• Play Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

I am a graduate student at Indiana Wesleyan University, studying Social Work. My passion is cultivating relationships that foster healing. I delight in holding space for others while empowering them to discover the resiliency that lies within them. While the therapeutic relationship can feel scary and uncomfortable, my hope and goal is to set an environment that feels most honoring and dignifying for you! I am humbled to bear witness to the incredible journey that is your therapeutic process. I hold fast to the truth that we are all simply human, and as such, we get to spend our whole lives exploring what it means to live a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life, never reaching a ceiling in our healing processes. I feel deeply honored to get to sit with you on your own path to healing and wholeness. 

When I am not in the therapeutic space, I am working in the development department of a non-profit, playing with my four kids, or spending time with my sweet husband. I love books, games, laughter and great conversation. 

Training & Modalities:     

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

My goal is for you to feel cared for and accepted unconditionally. I believe in an authentic client-therapist relationship, and I like to work collaboratively to help you reach your potential. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and relational perspective, as I believe therapy is a place to explore new ways of connecting and building self-awareness. Our work together will explore your relationships and heal past wounds. 

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and have always been interested in human behavior. I am currently a graduate student at Colorado Christian University studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am lucky to be married to a wonderful husband and have two children, both beginning their journey into adulthood. I love to be outdoors, read historical fiction, and spend time with friends and family. 

I have experienced painful life situations and found that a counselor can be a source of support when life does not turn out as you had planned. I look forward to being a support to you too. 

Training & Modalities:     

• Gottman Level 1 
• Motivational Interviewing

 I believe the mind is the most powerful resource we have! My passion is finding ways to help people unlock their potential. Having dealt with trauma, I know what our minds are capable of! I am here to remind people how incredible they are and how much they have already overcome. I am honored to be an intern with the Lighthouse Therapy Team. I am a student at Colorado Christian University working towards a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.

I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Everyone has individual life experiences, and therapy should be tailored as such. I believe it is essential that you feel safe, heard, and acknowledged in the therapeutic process. People come to counseling entrusting us to help you navigate any circumstances in your life that have affected your physical, emotional, mental, relational, or spiritual well-being. Your growth in any and all of these areas is the goal! 

I consider it an absolute honor to walk alongside you and acknowledge the courage and perseverance it takes to keep going! 

I am a Colorado native and enjoy the beauty of this state. I enjoy spending time with my husband, two teenage kiddos, and our dog Maui! My passion is people, and I consider it a blessing to be able to interact with individuals from all walks of life on a daily basis! 

Training & Modalities:     

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

I believe everyone’s story matters. My passion for people, building relationships, and my own healing journey fuel my love for counseling. My role is to provide a warm, inviting, and safe space where you can process through life experiences, find healing, and discover purpose. You are not alone, and my goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, valued, and accepted just as you are. Life can be challenging, but within the therapeutic relationship, we can foster self-awareness, heal from past wounds, and grow together. I am humbled to be on this journey alongside you!

Currently, I am a graduate student at Colorado Christian University studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from Virginia Tech, where my interest for human behavior and the mind began. My love for people has also translated throughout my professional career in the human resources and recruiting field.

I am a Virginia native, but love living in Colorado! In my free time, I love being outside, snowboarding, spending time with my husband and friends, and trying new restaurants. I am looking forward to meeting you!

Training & Modalities:     

• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Hi! I’m Madeleine (she/her). I want to begin by recognizing your bravery in taking the next step in pursuing counseling. I believe deeply in the transformative nature of the therapeutic process, and I am so glad you’re here. I view each session as an invitation to show up as we both are, and to create a therapeutic alliance centered around safety, exploration, and connection. I seek to emulate a trauma-informed, client-centered, and holistic approach to counseling. Each human has a valuable and unique story, and our stories are inherently impacted by a wide variety of factors both in and out of our control. The therapy room provides a safe space to explore together all parts of our stories, and to provide choice and empowerment within them. I believe in the resiliency of every human, and I utilize embodiment, parts work, and self-compassion to tap into that resiliency. 

The therapy room is a sacred space, and I feel honored to sit with each client in their journey towards wholeness. I have clinical experience working with clients seeking support with anxiety, depression, spirituality, sexuality, attachment wounds, and self-trust. I completed my clinical practicum internship in the fall of 2022. I’m currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health, and I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in English. I love to learn, and consider myself a lifelong learner. I have learned much in my career journey thus far, and am excited to continue learning in this next phase! 

I feel most alive going on long walks outside, soaking up the sunshine, reading and learning, creating art and music with friends, and engaging in enriching conversations with those whom I love. 

Areas of Focus: Adolescent Issues, Identity Development and Self Trust, College Students and Young Adults, Spirituality / Religious Trauma, LGBTQIA+

Training & Modalities: