I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with over 10 years of experience in my field. I am expected to graduate in 2025 with a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in Children and Adolescents. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, parents, adults, and couples. I use a person/child-centered approach to build rapport and trust with clients, and integrate that with Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Multisystemic Family Therapy (MST), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). I use a collaborative, Strength-Based and Trauma-Informed approach to help clients create long-term change.

I have been working with children and families for over fifteen years. I graduated with my MA in Clinical Professional Counseling in 2021 from Colorado Christian University. I have education and experience working with families, adolescents, and children. I have additional professional education hours in Child Centered Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Filial Therapy.

I recently received a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis on Children and Adolescents and am a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate in Colorado. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Rocky Mountain National Therapeutic Network. I have obtained certifications in Mental Health First Aid – Adults, Mental Health First Aid – Youth, and Crisis Management.

I received Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I also have experience with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, health issues, body dysmorphia, divorce, loss, and raising children.

I am graduate of Colorado States Masters of Addiction Counseling. I offer services to clients who are struggling with addiction, domestic violence, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I have experience in treating adolescents struggling with mental health and addiction. I also work with women clients who are struggling with addiction, mental health, and unhealthy relationships. Another area I work in is with men and women who have been involved or are currently involved in the corrections systems. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ treatment and population.

I have been counseling for 20+ years, and decided to pursue formal education because of a desire to see individuals, couples, and families grow in their interpersonal relationships. My passion as a Marriage & Family Therapist is for everyone I encounter to have a happy and fulfilling marriage…one that looks forward to engaging every day.

I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology at Santa Clara University.. During my internship for my Masters program, I worked as the Mental Health Therapist at an elementary school where I was providing individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation to my clients, their caregivers, and for school staff when applicable. As a school-based clinician, I worked primarily with anxiety, trauma, social difficulties, and behavior management through DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Motivational Interviewing. I am passionate about working with children and their families, and aim to provide the support that works best for them.

Dedicated to transforming lives through wellness coaching and lifestyle medicine, I am Bernadette, a passionate advocate committed to empowering individuals on their journey to sustainable health. With a BS in Lifestyle Medicine and wellness coaching approach, I leverage the power of one-on-one coaching to guide and inspire individuals toward adopting and maintaining healthy habits. My mission is anchored in the principles of Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on the six pillars that form the foundation of holistic well-being. Personalized coaching sessions to motivate and support individuals in making informed choices that enhance their physical, mental, and emotional health.

I have received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Liberty University, and I am now pursuing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. While obtaining my bachelor's degree, I gained experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and other behavioral disorders. I worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist, providing applied behavioral analysis therapy when working with these children and their families. I also gained experience with children of other varying behavioral disorders as a Mental Health Worker, providing after-school respite care.

I love working with couples, adults, teens, families, and children. I graduated from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2024 with a master's in Couple and Family Therapy. My background includes working in a trauma-informed inpatient facility and a partial hospitalization program specializing in eating disorder recovery; counseling university students; and interning at a spiritually-rooted affordable counseling program.

We are hiring part-time or full-time Unlicensed or Licensed Therapists to conduct intakes and assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, document services, meet billable service standards and consult with internal and external professionals to proactively coordinate patient care. Ideal candidates should be trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and/or Play Therapy working with children, adolescents, families adults, and/or couples. We prefer an LMFT or MFT Candidate, and open to hiring other licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians e.g. LPCC, LPC, Unlicensed Psychotherapists. Unlicensed Therapists will receive quality supervision for clinical hours towards licensure. Therapists are provided a furnished office space and caseload.