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
Emma (she/her) is a graduate student in the Counseling-Clinical Mental Health program at Regis University and also holds a double major in Anthropology and Spanish Language from the University of Colorado, Boulder. As a certified Yoga Instructor, she hopes to integrate elements of somatic healing and movement into her therapeutic practice, fostering holistic well-being for her clients. Emma is also a certified Death Doula, committed to bringing autonomy and peace to individuals and families navigating the complexities of death and dying. Her dedication to end-of-life care includes years of volunteering at hospices in the Denver area, where she has co-facilitated grief groups and supported the community with compassion.
Understanding that seeking therapy is a brave and sometimes intimidating decision, Emma is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where clients feel supported and empowered. She is eager to hear each client’s unique story to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they need to thrive.
Kelly (she/her), is currently interning for her master's degree in the Clinical Mental Health program at Capella University. She received a bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University, Stanislaus in 2017. Kelly is passionate about mental health and helping individuals from all walks of life. Her struggles with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and childhood trauma have equipped her with the necessary tools and approaches to relate and assist to her clients. She has become an advocate for mental health's importance and brought awareness to her family and community. Kelly has always been someone her family and friends have trusted to confide in when they need a listening ear.
She has a wide variety of experience in many fields and working with diverse individuals, adults, children, adolescents, and families. Kelly enjoys meeting new people and listening to what they have to say. She is interested in mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Kelly knows the importance of having a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment for clients. Therapy can be incredibly healing, painful, overwhelming, and powerful, Kelly wants to help guide clients through this experience.
Tessa (she/her) is a graduate student in the Counseling-Clinical Mental Health program at Regis University. She is earning a certificate in Depth Psychology and enjoys bringing a deeper spiritual and existential lens to work with clients, when appropriate, along with a very person-centered and trauma-informed approach. With a history of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, she is dedicated to access and equity, using multicultural and systems approaches. Tessa holds a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology (2018) and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies from Naropa University (2015). Tessa has taught preschool, founded a local food cooperative, facilitated restorative practice workshops and community circles, ran a safehouse for adolescent survivors of sexual exploitation, runs a small herbal medicine business, and works with youth in the juvenile justice system, yet maintains that motherhood has taught her more about herself and the world than any other facet of life. Tessa is passionate about supporting mothers and parents through this epic journey and has an extra soft spot for single parents, as she has been one. She looks forward to completing her internship with the Rylie Center for Hope and Healing.