Individual therapy
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.
Kelly offers in-person and virtual support.
Brooke (she/her) is currently finishing her Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling at Regis University with a graduation date quickly approaching in December of this year.
After her own mental health struggles and 14 years in the corporate world she decided to go return to school in order to give back to the collective in a meaningful way.
Brooke knows how difficult the leap can be to reach out for help and has experienced first-hand how integral her own therapy has been in her life. She is passionate in being able to guide her clients a safe space to explore past experiences, and current circumstances that may be impacting your mental health and do so in a way that is comfortable and feels safe to you, the client. Brooke utilizes evidence-based practices such as Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness in her sessions should that call to you. Brooke enjoys working with clients 16 and above who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and corporate burnout. Brooke identifies as an LBGTQIA+ ally.
Brooke offers in-person and virtual support.
Jen (she/her), LMSW, PCD (DONA), ICCE obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. She then went on to work in a variety of communities primarily focused on the child welfare system, foster care, and forensic interviewing at Child Advocacy Centers. Jen has experience working with childhood trauma, at-risk youth, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, and postpartum depression. Jen is trained in trauma work, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy, and also works from a strengths based and solution-focused perspectives. She believes it is never too late to write a new narrative for your life and believes in the power of an authentic therapeutic bond. After having her first child in the middle of the pandemic in 2020, she realized how isolating the postpartum period can be and went on to become a certified postpartum doula as well as a certified childbirth educator. She feels passionate about supporting individuals in all walks of parenthood from preconception through postpartum. In her free time, she loves exploring outdoors with her husband and their three sons and attending as many Red Rocks Concerts as she can.
Jen offers virtual care only.
Mary (She/Her), MA, LPCC, I'm here to help teens and women through all seasons of their lives. I'm passionate about holding space for you if you've had or are thinking of having an abortion, are struggling with infertility, have experienced pregnancy loss, are struggling postpartum, need someone to talk to about school, career, relationships, or parenting, and if you need space for the transition through menopause. No matter where you are in your journey, I'm here to walk with you.I completed Postpartum Support Int'l's components of care and advanced maternal psychotherapy training allowing me to specialize in perinatal mental health. I'm EMDR, DBT, and IFS trained. I studied at Naropa University and received my degree in mindfulness transpersonal counseling so am able to hold space spiritually if that feels aligned.No matter what your story is, I will not judge you. Your experience is your own and you don't have to go it alone. Being a mom, managing a career, going through life transitions can be difficult. I'm here to help all women (LGBTQ+ included) on their journey. I enjoy hiking, yoga, cycling, and hanging out with my 2 boys and husband in my free time.
Mary offers virtual support
Eliana (She/Her), MA, LPCC, received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from
Colorado Christian University. She has received advanced training in Emotionally-Focused
Therapy, an evidence-based model that helps individuals and couples improve their connection
with self and others. Eliana approaches therapy from a Strengths-Based perspective, taking the
time to help identify the inherent resilience, strength, and resources her clients already possess.
She ardently believes in the power of a strong, therapeutic bond and will meet you with
authenticity, curiosity, and humor.
Eliana enjoys working with individuals navigating life
transitions, relational concerns, and overall stress management. Some of the most rewarding
work Eliana has done also includes partnering with couples to achieve greater emotional
intimacy and navigating moments of disconnection through the proven roadmap of EFT.
In her free time, Eliana enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, watching sports, and
seeking out the best iced coffee in Denver.
Eliana offers in-person and virtual care
Sandgren (She/Her), M.Ed, LPC obtained her Master’s in Counseling from DePaul University in Chicago. For the last three years, she has worked as a mental health provider in a public educational setting. Sandgren believes that when things in life that are beyond our control happen to us, somatic therapies can give us a path toward healing by helping us learn to navigate past experiences, as well as what is currently happening. She is trained in various evidence-based modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR with a focus on perinatal mental health) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Sandgren uses EFT to work with couples, as well as with individuals and their families. EFT is a unique and highly effective form of therapy that helps people understand and improve their emotional connection with themselves and others. Sandgren has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International & Touchstone Institute.
After a traumatic birth experience with her second child, Sandgren knows how important it is for women to have support on their journey in all stages of motherhood - no matter what their story is. Sandgren has the experience and patience to encourage clients to use their power of mind and heart to realize their full potential. Sandgren offers trauma-informed care, and believes that every person’s story matters.
Sandgren offers in-person and virtual care
Laura (she/her) is an LCSW and has been practicing as a trauma therapist since graduating from her Master's of Social Work program at the University of Kansas in 2011. She has been extensively trained in and utilizes evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT Therapy), Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT therapy), Motivational Interviewing, Perinatal Mental Health, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR therapy). She practices from a person centered and trauma informed perspective, leaning on mindfulness and somatic techniques as part of healing, and believes strongly in the authenticity and power of a strong therapeutic relationship.
Laura works with adults and particularly enjoys supporting folx around identity formation, mood management, behavioral change, trauma processing, attachment in relationships, and management of daily life stressors. Laura brings a special interest in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as supporting those in childbearing years around conception, fertility challenges, loss, and perinatal mental health. Laura is often described as being kind, direct and action-oriented in therapy, and looks forward to guiding and supporting those she works with.
Laura offers in-person and virtual care.
Nicole (she/her) earned her bachelor's degree in General Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in Costa Rica, her home country. Back home, she worked in private practice for several years until she moved to the U.S. in 2015. She earned her Masters in Mental Health Counseling in 2023 and worked in Substance Use counseling for several years in various settings including Juvenile Drug Court and the Salvation Army. Nicole is also a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience with diverse populations such as male inmates in maximum security prisons and women struggling with addiction and domestic violence.
As a native Spanish speaker, Nicole is 100% bilingual in English and Spanish and is passionate about working with the Hispanic/Latinx populations given her shared experience as a Latina living in the U.S. Her mental health counseling experience includes working with indigenous populations, a trauma therapist, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, substance use disorders, childhood trauma, domestic violence, at-risk youth, perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, and the criminal justice system. She believes healing is unique to each individual and utilizes an eclectic approach to collaborate with clients on their journey toward well-being. Nicole leans on counseling modalities such as person-centered, mindfulness-based, somatic, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural approaches.
Nicole offers virtual care only
Samantha (she/her) Assistant Clinical Director, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a graduate from Governors State University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is trained in maternal mental health therapy through Postpartum Support International. Samantha is passionate about supporting women/birthing persons struggling with perinatal mood disorders and anxiety, transitions into parenthood and family of origin activation. Samantha brings over 8 years in the mental health field including over 5 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in community mental health, acute and chronic mental health and crisis intervention and the last 3 years in private practice helping adults heal from childhood trauma and relational difficulties.
After struggling to conceive and experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression, she understands the importance of feeling supported and nurtured in this time of change. Samantha leans into a trauma and attachment-informed approach with pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT Therapy) and Solution-Focused Therapy. She strives to create a safe and authentic connection with clients to allow clients to become aware and connected to their full self. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys hiking, cooking, reading and spending time with her husband and their two children.
Sam offers virtual and in-person care
Whitney (she/her) Founder and Clinical Director, MA, MSHA, NCC, LPC, C-DBT, PMH-C, is the founder of The Rylie Center for Hope and Healing.
Opening the The Rylie Center for Hope and Healing has been a long time dream of Whitney's after her own struggles with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety as well as navigating secondary infertility. Whitney has helped many women navigate their journey with infertility and perinatal mood disorders, spurring her dream to close the gap in our community for a center like The Rylie Center for Hope and Healing that provides wrap-around care for individuals and families.
Whitney enjoys supporting birthing individuals during their infertility, pregnancy journey, and postpartum transition. Whitney Is passionate about supporting women during their transition into motherhood and navigating their new identity as a mother. Whitney has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT therapy) and Perinatal Mood Disorders and specialization in supporting women with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Maternal Mental Health.
Whitney offers in-person and virtual care
Emma (she/her), MT-BC, NICU-MT is a music therapist with over 5 years of experience serving newborns, children, adolescents, teens, & parents in the medical setting. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2017 with a degree in music therapy & is board certified. Additionally, Emma underwent specialized training to provide safe music therapy services to premature infants who are hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit & music therapy assisted childbirth. Upon creating a music therapy program for perinatal patients at a local hospital, Emma became passionate about helping families cope with the stress associated with high-risk pregnancies using a holistic & patient-centered approach. Music therapy uses music to work towards non-musical goals. These goal areas are commonly associated with stress, pain management, relaxation, developmental growth, bonding/attachment, & legacy building.
Emma’s creative services include personalized lullaby writing, guided meditations, adaptive music lessons, big sibling support, legacy songs for pregnancy loss, music to promote developmental milestones, and more! You can learn more about her services at her website www.birthplacemusictherapy.com. Contact Emma for a free consultation at emma@birthplacemusictherapy.com to begin your creative healing journey. Past musical experience is NOT required.
Emma does not accept insurance