Affordable Counseling Program
Quality mental health care that is accessible to all is one of the pillars of our mission at The Rylie Center for Hope and Healing. Additionally, we as leaders in our community have a deep passion for training and educating the next generation of helping professionals on equity, justice, unconditional positive regard, service, and philanthropy.
The Affordable Counseling Clinic is staffed by Master's level, graduate students in their final semester of clinical rotation. These students are well-qualified and highly vetted to work in our clinic. They are supervised by highly experienced, licensed therapists in our practice while providing care to you. Receiving therapy from a graduate-level intern does not mean that you are receiving any less "quality" of therapy as opposed to seeing a therapist that is licensed. We were all graduate-level interns at one point in our career. All of the interns in our practice are highly qualified with many years of experience in the mental health or healthcare-related field before interning with our practice.
Our Affordable Counseling Clinic allows for individuals that are not insured or under-insured to receive quality mental health support at an affordable rate while allowing the next generation of healers to master their clinical skills. Rates for Affordable Counseling Clinic are on a sliding scale basis, based on your economic need. We will never ask for proof of income, employment, citizenship, or insurance. We trust that you will use your best judgement to represent your financial situation and pay for your care accordingly.
Rates range from $0-$60
* If you are unsure of how to gauge what your economic need is, we suggest using the "Green Bottle Sliding Scale" model below.
Affordable Counseling Program Therapists
Sarah (she/her) is a clinical intern currently completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University. Drawing on her background in equine-assisted psychotherapy, Sarah understands healing as something that happens in connection with another being, with the body, and with the present moment. She brings a grounded, relational presence into the therapy room, helping clients build trust in themselves and in the process of change. Sarah works from an Internal Family Systems and person-centered lens, believing that every part
of a client, even the ones that feel difficult or confusing, exists for a reason and deserves curiosity rather than judgment. She has a particular interest in trauma, grief, and life transitions, including the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent, and she is especially passionate about working with Hispanic and LGBTQ+ clients. Drawing on both her clinical training and her
own lived experience, Sarah holds space for clients to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that have been waiting to be heard. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University, where her honors thesis examined the role of emotion regulation in binge eating symptoms. Her path to counseling has been shaped by varied experiences from assisting in equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions
for clients with PTSD, anxiety, and addiction, to supporting housing stability for individuals navigating mental health challenges. This breadth of experience grounds her commitment to compassionate, individualized care that honors the whole person.
Meridith Griffin Bertwell (she/her)
I am a clinical intern in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Regis University, graduating in August 2026.
My approach is rooted in person-centered and psychodynamic therapy, where we explore how early relational patterns and unconscious processes shape your current emotions, relationships, and sense of self. I also integrate an interpersonal focus, supporting clients in navigating role transitions, identity shifts, grief, and changes in relationships, especially during times of profound life adjustment. Alongside this work, I support you in reconnecting with your body as a source of strength and healing.
My style is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in multicultural humility. I strive to create a space that honors your unique cultural, relational, and lived experiences, recognizing how identity, systems, and context shape mental health. You set the pace, and I aim to offer a safe, steady presence where even the most vulnerable parts of your story can be explored with care. I honor the resilience that has carried you through difficult experiences while also recognizing the impact of stress, loss, and adversity on your nervous system.
Years of personal experience have led me to focus on perinatal mental health, walking alongside individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss with compassion and deep respect for the complexity of these seasons. No matter what brings you to therapy, my hope is to help you feel more connected to yourself, your relationships, and your sense of meaning, so you can move forward with greater freedom, resilience, and authenticity.
Jade (she/her) is a clinical intern currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University. As a yoga teacher, she draws on an understanding of how the mind-body connection can support emotional healing and self-understanding. Through thoughtful integration of mindfulness practices, Jade helps clients develop greater self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion. When helpful, she may also incorporate breathwork or gentle somatic exploration to deepen awareness of internal experience.
Jade approaches therapy from a holistic, person-centered, and collaborative perspective, rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent goodness and an innate capacity for healing. She views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, honoring clients as experts on their own lives. Jade seeks to offer support, humility, and attuned guidance as clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and nurture their own growth. She strives to create a grounded and compassionate space where clients feel safe exploring their experiences with curiosity, honesty, and authenticity.
Jade holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University with minors in Gender & Sexuality Studies, Holocaust & Genocide Studies, and Dance. Her broad academic background informs her commitment to affirming, individualized care where clients feel respected, seen, and empowered in their healing journey.
Kailey (she/her) is a clinical intern currently completing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University. She bring a compassionate, person-centered approach to her work with adults, adolescents, and children. With a background in theology and developmental studies, Kailey integrates trauma-informed care with a deep understanding of early childhood attachment and attachment patterns. She believes that healing occurs in the context of safe, authentic connection and works collaboratively with clients to foster greater self-awareness, emotional safety, and resilience.
Kailey holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary where she focused on the interactions between youth, family, and culture. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado boulder.
Her diverse academic and professional background allows her to support clients in exploring they many layers of identity, relationship, and meaning that shape their stories. Kailey approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and respect for each person's lived experience. She is passionate about helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they move forward toward growth and healing.