Therapy Services
Our Approach
As part of a therapy team, Juniper and I work with folks ages 8-25. Each age offers their own unique life stage transition. Whether it is starting to figure out friendships and social boundaries, navigating middle school and peer pressure, developing executive functioning skills to manage different academic and social demands, or making the transition to the independence of young and adulthood. We are here for it all!
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I believe that therapy can be a creative space for self discovery. Your interests and passions are a great asset to build resilience and navigate life's challenges. Let's tap into the amazing talents you have within you and let them grow!
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I utilize mind-body exercises including breathing, movement, visualization, and other mindfulness practices, to tap into and increase self-awareness so the choices we make fit our intentions.
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​How does creativity show up in session?
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Make a game to learn social skills
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Pokemon, Minecraft, Princess Coping Skill Cards
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Playlists, for everything!
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Song or mash up composition
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Self discovery art
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Cartoons and storyboards
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Art journaling and journal sheets
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What ideas do you have?
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Sound like a therapy you can get into? Let's grab the markers, paints, glue sticks, and Spotify and let's get to work!
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How does mind-body work show up in session?
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Visualizations
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Mindfulness Exercises
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Art and coloring
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Body Scans
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Light Yoga
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Mantra and Affirmations
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Grounding and Clearing exercises
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​We will work on ways to find peace when life around us is moving fast!
​How does Animal Assisted Therapy work in session?
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Skill based games
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Emotion recognition and matching
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Role plays
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Warm and snuggly comfort
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Deep breathing exercises
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Personal space skills
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Learning social cues
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Juniper, our therapy dog, is a great example that can remove stigma from our mistakes.
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The possibilities are only limited by our imagination!
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“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying ‘I will try again tomorrow’.”
― Mary Anne Radmacher
Training and Experience
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I am a fully Licensed, Clinical Social Worker ​
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Masters Degree in Social Work with a focus in Clinical Family Practice in 2011 from University of Denver
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Bachelors of Art in Social Work with a Minor in Criminal Justice in 2008 from Colorado State University​
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Outside of my work in private practice, I have over 10 years experience as a school social worker, teach Master's level classes for new social workers, and two years experience in community mental health in rural settings.​
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I adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, and complete annual trainings for continued education.
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​My current learnings have been around Animal Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Polyvegal Theory
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I have spoken in many conferences around creating positive learning environments, trauma informed mind-body practices, connecting yoga and mindfulness to CASEL's social emotional learning competencies, and animal assisted therapy in schools.
Our Services
Children 8-11
Children's sessions are experiential, you can expect to be able to play and create while learning skills to help reach your therapy goals.
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We offer a model where parents are welcome to join for either part or the whole session. Either way, tools and resources are provided to families to support practice of skills both at home and school as needed.
Teens 15-17
Teen sessions are self directed focusing on solutions while utilizing a variety of tools including mindfulness and experiential tools to meet therapeutic goals. Tools and resources can go home to help reinforce skills practiced in session.
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For Parents, age of consent for therapeutic services is 12 in the state of Colorado, learn more about what that means for services in the FAQ section.
Conferences and Professional Development
What might it be like if you next conference or staff learning included a therapy dog? Or focused on whole person wellness? Ashley and Juniper have spoken at a wide range of events and led professional developments focused on:
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Social Emotional Learning
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Trauma Informed Mindfulness for the classroom.
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Safe and Welcoming Environments
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and many more!
Pre-Teens 12-13
Pre-Teen sessions are more self directed focusing on solutions while building confidence in problem solving skills. We practice skills in an "I do, we do, you do" model with some tools to help guide practice outside of sessions.
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For Parents, age of consent for therapeutic services is 12 in the state of Colorado, please learn more about what that means for services in the FAQ section.
Young Adults 18-25
Young adult sessions are self directed focusing on solutions while utilizing a variety of tools including mindfulness and experiential tools to meet therapeutic goals. Tools and resources can go home to help reinforce skills practiced in session.
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Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy (ATT) is a goal directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is a integral part of the treatment process. ATT is directed and/or delivered by a health/human service professional with specialized expertise with their field (in this case mental health), ATT is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social/emotional, and/or cognitive functioning.
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Defined by the Delta Society.
Our Space
Our primary space is located in the heart of Old Downtown Lafayette, in the Lafayette Commons building. We are conveniently located on the first floor which is wheel chair accessible through the south side parking lot. In the parking lot, there are several two hour parking spaces, and plenty of street parking.
Our secondary space is located in Arvada off of 64th and Ward Street, working with Tribe Mind Body Wellness. We are on the garden level in the far right corner of the building in suite 110.
Ways To Engage with Us:
In-Person Sessions
Visit us at our tranquil location for in-person therapy.
Online Sessions
Experience our virtual sessions from the comfort of your home.