Laura Stuart

MA, NCC, LPC, NeurOptimal® Trainer, Supervisor, Owner

Originally from Florida, Laura received her BS in Telecommunication from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in 2008. She received her MA in Clinical Counseling from Denver Seminary in 2014.

 

With eight years of experience in the field, Laura's uses an integrative model of therapy to address a variety of issues. She often incorporates Brainspotting and neurofeedback into sessions. She works with a variety of ages and issues and offers faith based counseling upon request.

Liz Cason

MA, LPCC, CAS

Liz is a Certified Autism Specialist and has over 8 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals.

If you or your child/teen struggles with challenges related to Autism, ADHD, or intellectual or learning disabilities, she would love to support you.

 

Through child-led play and cognitive behavioral support, Liz works with children to strengthen skills and regulate emotions. She utilizes CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and mindfulness based therapy to support clients and help them reach their goals.

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It takes a lot of courage to begin the process of seeking out a therapist. We can support you in this journey and truly believe we can find healing together. Find out more about Liz at www.neurodiverse-counseling.com.

Lauren Shimer 

LPCC, NeurOptimal® Trainer

Lauren received her BA from the University of Arkansas and is nearing graduation from CCU where she will receive her MA in Clinical Counseling.

 

Lauren is trained to work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use issues, and PTSD. She is also trained in Brainspotting and NeurOptimal®.

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Kiera Pelletier 

LPCC, NeurOptimal® Trainer

Kiera graduated with a BA in Social Work and is currently in her last semester at CCU, receiving her MA in Clinical Counseling.

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Kiera has experience assisting at-risk youth in community programs as well as working with youth in residential treatment. She also has experience working with all ages in a private practice setting.

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She uses a variety of modalities in therapy including; Brainspotting, play therapy, expressive therapies, and narrative therapy.

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Dave Littleton

BA, Graduate Intern

Dave grew up in the Philadelphia area before attending the University of South Carolina, where he received his BS in Sport and Entertainment Management. After graduating, he spent a year in Australia before moving to Denver in 2019 to pursue his MA in Clinical Counseling. 

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Dave specializes in working with teens and young adults dealing with ADHD, social anxiety, depression, OCD, addictions, and self esteem.

 

In therapy, Dave often utilizes Narrative therapy, Solutions-Focused therapy, CBT, and Exposure therapy.

Kacie Aleksiewicz 

BA, Practicum Student

Kacie is in her last year of graduate school at Colorado Christian University to complete her MA in Clinical Counseling. 

 

Kacie specializes in working with all ages. She has experience working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, career moves, codependency, family conflict, life coaching, relationship issues, stress, and self esteem.

 

She has received level 1 and 2 Gottman training and loves working with couples and families. She also uses CBT and DBT in treatment and works from an attachment theory lens. 

Lauren Staffeld

BA, Practicum Student

Lauren is currently finishing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health at Colorado Christian University.

 

She has been working as a Language Arts teacher for 12 years. During her tenure, she has developed empathy and understanding for people from all backgrounds and is passionate about helping clients self-actualize. 

 

When not at work, Lauren can often be found reading non-fiction or research books, watching movies, listening to music, or hiking.

Jessica Roby

BS, Practicum Student 

Jessica is fluent in Spanish and in her last year of the masters of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University. 

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Jessica's passion is working with mothers, couples, and adolescents with issues concerning life transitions, stress and anxiety, career and job satisfaction, and grief and loss.

 

In treatment, Jessica often uses REBT, Gestalt, and Solutions-Focused therapy with clients. Jessica believes therapy is collaborative and strives to empower her clients to draw on their unique strengths.

Kelsey Hauser

BA, Graduate Intern

Kelsey Hauser earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She is currently in the graduate program at Denver Seminary, receiving her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.

 

Kelsey has worked as a special education paraprofessional and has experience working with neurodivergent children in a clinical and educational setting. She is specifically trained to work with ASD.

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Kelsey also specializes in working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and family issues. She uses a person-centered and family systems approach and often incorporates CBT in treatment.

Madisyn Barnes

BS, Practicum Student

Madisyn earned her BS in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State and is working towards her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from CCU. 

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Madisyn works with clients of all ages with an emphasis on kids, teens, and college students. She has specific training in autism and other developmental delays but also sees clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, multicultural issues, transitions, eating disorders, self esteem, body image issues, spirituality, and suicidality.

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She works out of an existential, Adlerian, and Feminist approach and often uses Relational-Cultural therapy and CBT in treatment.