Meet The Team

Deanna Doughton, LSW (She/her/hers)

As a mom herself, Deanna is passionate about working with youth and their parents/caregivers. She has a particular interest in supporting youth as they navigate challenges associated with today's ever-changing environment, family dynamics, and social pressures. Deanna enjoys working with those experiencing anxiety, depression, attachment related issues, eating disorders, body image, and trauma, especially childhood trauma. She believes in using client strengths and tailoring her approach to the individual, utilizing treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, TST, EMDR, CBT-E, and psychodynamic therapy. She provides individual and family therapy as well as parent coaching. Deanna creates a gentle holding space, considering it a privilege to be able to walk alongside her clients through their journey. She believes strongly in the power of connection and mindfulness. She aims to be a warm, calming, and genuine presence.

Accepting new clients: Full!

Adding to waitlist: Not at this time.

Bridget Garner, LSW (She/her/hers)

Bridget enjoys working with children ages 7+, their caregivers, teens, and adults. Bridget is passionate about using creative and age-appropriate techniques to engage her clients in their therapy sessions. She recognizes that caregivers play an invaluable role in their children’s well-being and strives to equip caregivers with tools to support their children and their own mental health. She utilizes evidence-based modalities including TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, and TST to tailor treatment to the unique needs and personalities of her clients. 

Bridget, originally from Louisiana, now calls Colorado home. She loves spending time at her local library and is on a quest to find the best iced coffee in Colorado Springs. In her downtime, she enjoys playing video games, reading, and crocheting.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Mali Gartin, LPCC (She/her/hers)

To Mali, counseling should always be a space that is explicitly LGBTQ+ and gender affirming, neurodivergent and disability conscious, and honors each person's cultural background as well as their individual relationship to it. The counselor's role is to continue growing in these spaces to ensure the safety of each client in the counseling space. Mali supports people with identity struggles, relational issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has a passion for working with teens and adults from diverse backgrounds. She uses humanistic techniques drawing from a multitude of counseling modalities such as person centered therapy, existential therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, TST, and CBT.  In her free time, Mali enjoys spending time with her animals, figure skating, playing video games, and TTRPGs.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Kaitlyn Sarna, SWC (She/her/hers)

Kaitlyn is passionate about working with clients who need a safe space to navigate life’s challenges. She understands that everyone has their unique experiences and skill sets, and she believes in developing resilience and empowerment by utilizing a strengths-based approach. Kaitlyn believes our experiences shape us and enjoys learning about an individuals' paths. She is LGBTQ+-affirming and supportive and strives to make the therapeutic environment comfortable. Kaitlyn is the proud spouse of an Army veteran. Outside work, she enjoys weight training and spending time with her family, especially her nephew, and friends. Kaitlyn is a huge Marvel and Harry Potter fan that enjoys watching college football!

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Jules Cardarelli, MSW, SWC (They/them/theirs)

Before pursuing social work, Jules worked in the field of physical therapy where they developed an interest in the mind-body connection. Working in physical rehabilitation, Jules recognized the significance of mental health and its role in holistic wellness, driving their desire to connect more deeply and facilitate individuals’ emotional healing. Jules enjoys working with adolescents (12+) experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Kaytie Blan, LPCC (They/them/theirs)

Kaytie values creativity during session with clients by supporting them in the exploration of discovering other ways clients can overcome challenges. They are Trauma-Informed, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Neurodivergent Affirming, and Disability Affirming. Kaytie wants to create a space for their client's to feel empowered to grow and explore new aspects of themselves. Kaytie enjoys working with adolescents (7+) and adults. They utilize TF-CBT, TST, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and art interventions with clients to cater the most appropriate treatment to support the client's goals.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Starr Rochelle, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Starr’s approach to therapy is one that involves active listening and asking thoughtful questions. Starr believes that a lot of healing can be accomplished when people have room to share their stories. In our fast paced world of sound bites, reels, and tweets,  she finds it important to hold space for authentic listening and processing. Starr believes that every story a person has to share can be important (especially those stories that we re-share over and over) and for lasting progress to be made sometimes we need to go backward before we can go forward. Starr enjoys working with youth and adults ages 12+ who are struggling with grief/loss, anxiety, depression, life changes, stress, trauma. She is particularly passionate about working with BIPOC female-identifying clients.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Destynee Morgan, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Destynee is Colorado born and raised! She brings warmth, compassion, and joy to otherwise painful and lonely experiences. She is dedicated to helping clients work through their traumatic experiences, mental and physical health issues, family issues, and lifestyle issues. Destynee’s goal is to make sure her clients know that they can count on her when they feel they are alone. She also wants to help individuals work on their journey to better themselves and their lives. Destynee has experience with clients aged ten through adult who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self- harm, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and stressful life changes. She loves Marvel, true crime podcasts, and dogs!

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Coming soon!

Coming soon!

Accepting new clients: n/a

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Michaela Loven (She/her/hers)

Michaela works with youth, adolescents, groups, and families ages 12+. Michaela lost her mother when she was six years old. Experiencing loss at a young age herself, Michaela is aware that there is no one way to heal. This has made Michaela aware of the various hurdles associated with loss, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress. Michaela enjoys working with families and individuals in a collaborative sense to enhance the therapeutic relationship. It is important to Michaela for sessions to be viewed as a team effort, as well as guiding individuals in building their ideal sense of self to promote autonomy in and outside of sessions.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Victoria Kelley, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Victoria is passionate about working with youth and adults that need help in overcoming life’s obstacles. She has provided behavior therapy for children, substance abuse treatment for adults, and worked integrated healthcare systems with clients suffering from mental illness. She is passionate about working with clients that have symptoms of depression, personality disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and anxiety. She is dedicated to providing support for diverse populations through empathy, active listening, and implementation of evidence-based research. In her free time, Victoria enjoys traveling with her daughter and seeing new places. She also likes to try out new recipes in the kitchen and give DIY projects a shot.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Alice Grosserode, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Alice sees her work with individuals as an immense privilege. She strives to create an environment of safety and inclusivity where her clients feel supported, respected, and free from judgment. She believes in empowering clients and helping them realize their goals through a process of collaboration. She employs trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches that focus on the whole person and their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. She enjoys working with both teenagers and adults of any race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Alice utilizes evidence-based interventions like TST, CBT, DBT, MI, and client-centered approaches to help clients reach their goals in a supportive, welcoming environment.  

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Beebe Doe, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Since graduating, Beebe has worked in a variety of settings, notably a rehabilitation center for adolescents and a school-based mentorship program. During this time, Beebe came to really enjoy working with teens and their families. Beebe is passionate about exploring the power of therapy alongside clients by creating a warm and welcoming environment. She enjoys being creative in sessions and believes the clients direct the course of their therapy. Her approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that insights gained through exploring our stories and actions create lasting change and healing in our lives. Beebe believes everyone is able to grow and heal and brings a gentle and kind spirit to her work. Her work is rooted in a strengths-based approach, meaning she believes everyone has strength within themselves and in their communities.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Coming Soon!

Coming soon!

Accepting new clients: n/a

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Sarah Lax, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Before transitioning to clinical social work, Sarah spent over 15 years caring for pregnant and postpartum families as a community midwife. Sarah’s experience with birth work lies at the heart of her relationship with therapy clients in that she deeply understands that all humans endure pain and hardship, but also joy and rebirth. She has a special focus on supporting families through transitions and helping them build secure attachments to themselves and each other, and sees her role as reflective companion for her clients on their journey. In her work with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety and depression, Sarah utilizes trauma focused therapies, CBT, DBT, TST, MI, and mindfulness-based exercises. Sarah is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for her clients. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and strives to be anti-oppressive and culturally humble in her therapy relationships. Sarah enjoys exploring the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and 3 kids.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Olivia Buch, MSW-I (She/her/hers)

Over the years, Olivia has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in a variety of nonprofit organizations, as a nanny, and as a behavioral therapist. Olivia is a passionate and dedicated social worker with experience in mental health, case management, and advocacy and support services for many groups, including the LGBTQIA+ community and disabled community. Olivia utilizes a trauma-informed approach to therapy that is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and prioritizes creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, validated, and respected. Olivia is an LGBTQIA+ affirming social worker and is dedicated to supporting the queer community in her work.  She believes in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Central to this is the recognition of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Kylee Davidson, BSW (she/her/hers)

Through her experience working with teens and young adults, Kylee has become passionate in helping support young people as they navigate the often confusing years of adolescence. By walking alongside youth in some of their most vulnerable and formative years, she has found that many are just searching for acceptance and a place where they feel valued. This is the type of environment that Kylee strives to create at the Patterson Center therapeutic after school program, or Club Aspen. When not hanging with teens after school, Kylee also provides supportive skill building and case management services for youth and adults ages 12+. Kylee enjoys incorporating TST, TBRI, CBT, DBT, client-centered, and motivational interventions to support clients in reaching their own unique goals.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Kira Ferguson, BA (she/her/hers)

Kira supports children, youth, and adults in case management and supportive skill-building. She is also a valued part of Club Aspen, our therapeutic after school program. She hopes to foster growth in each youth so that they can thrive in this complex world that so many are struggling to navigate. Kira understands the complexities of being a teen and will bring the compassion and understanding that so many of us are looking for.  She believes that everyone in the world deserves to be seen and know that they are valued for their uniqueness. She finds joy in spending time with her dogs and friends where they often meet up for a hike, swim, or a pick-up game of volleyball.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Alycia Moore (she/her/hers)

In her work, Alycia embraces diversity and believes that each individual deserves care and support tailored to their unique experiences. Alycia provides case management, group, and supportive skill-building services for individuals of all ages, applying a range of evidence-based techniques to help clients develop important life skills, improve well being, and achieve independence. She works to ensure that each client receives personalized support in a nurturing environment. She strives to be a resource for families navigating through behavioral health challenges.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Coming Soon!

Coming soon!

Accepting new clients: n/a

Adding to waitlist: n/a