Meet The Team

Ellie Arnold, LSW (She/her/hers)

Ellie has always had a strong passion for mental health and understanding people's experiences. She believes that human connection shapes so much of our lives, including both our struggles and our healing. Ellie works with children, young adults, and adults, and has experience in substance use, inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment, and hospice care. She has supported people through a wide range of experiences, including grief, life transitions, recovery, emotional distress, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She draws from a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, TST, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, person-centered therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Accepting new clients: Full!

Adding to waitlist: Yes!

Bridget Garner, LSW (She/her/hers)

Bridget enjoys working with children ages 7+, their caregivers, teens, and adults. Bridget is passionate about using creative and age-appropriate techniques to engage her clients in their therapy sessions. She recognizes that caregivers play an invaluable role in their children’s well-being and strives to equip caregivers with tools to support their children and their own mental health. She utilizes evidence-based modalities including EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, CBT-E, DBT, TST, and psychodynamic therapy to tailor treatment to the unique needs and personalities of her clients. 

Bridget, originally from Louisiana, now calls Colorado home. She loves spending time at her local library and is on a quest to find the best iced coffee in Colorado Springs. In her downtime, she enjoys playing video games, reading, and crocheting.

Accepting new clients: Full!

Adding to waitlist: Yes!

Hiliarie Hurtado, LPC (She/her/hers)

Hiliarie decided to become a counselor as an undergraduate student when she was able to experience first-hand how therapy can be non-intimidating and helpful, as she was a first-generation college student and far from home. Hiliarie is a compassionate, client-focused therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome life's challenges and foster meaningful change. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and ACT with creative arts, delivered in a warm, humorous, and collaborative manner. She works with teens, young adults, and adults, tailoring each session to meet their unique needs, values, and goals. She specializes in supporting clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and building positive self-esteem.

Accepting new clients: Yes

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Kaitlyn Sarna, SWC (She/her/hers)

Kaitlyn is passionate about working with clients who need a safe space to navigate life’s challenges. She understands that everyone has their unique experiences and skill sets, and she believes in developing resilience and empowerment by utilizing a strengths-based approach. Kaitlyn believes our experiences shape us and enjoys learning about an individuals' paths. She is LGBTQ+-affirming and supportive and strives to make the therapeutic environment comfortable. Kaitlyn is the proud spouse of an Army veteran. Outside work, she enjoys weight training and spending time with her family, especially her nephew, and friends. Kaitlyn is a huge Marvel and Harry Potter fan that enjoys watching college football!

Accepting new clients: Full!

Adding to waitlist: Yes!

Jules Cardarelli, MSW, SWC (They/them/theirs)

Before pursuing social work, Jules worked in the field of physical therapy where they developed an interest in the mind-body connection. Working in physical rehabilitation, Jules recognized the significance of mental health and its role in holistic wellness, driving their desire to connect more deeply and facilitate individuals’ emotional healing. Jules enjoys working with adolescents (12+) experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Accepting new clients: Full!

Adding to waitlist: Yes!

Catherine “Catie” J. Kazlauskas, LCSW (Practice Manager) (She/her/hers)

Catie has experience working in outpatient, community-based, and educational settings, supporting clients navigating emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and compassionate, with a strong emphasis on building a meaningful and trusting therapeutic relationship. Catie integrates a range of evidence-based and insight-oriented approaches, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client’s needs while supporting emotional insight, self-compassion, skill-building, and lasting change.

Accepting new clients: Full!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Sam Tomlinson, LPCC (She/her/hers)

Sam Tomlinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) based in Durango, CO, who works virtually with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her approach is relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that people make sense in the context of their experiences. Sam is passionate about helping clients better understand patterns, reduce shame, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, two dogs, family, and friends, as well as reading, watching movies, and exploring the outdoors.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

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Alyssa Warner (They/them/theirs)

Alyssa works with adolescents and adults. Their therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. They believe healing happens through connection and strive to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to show up as their full selves. Alyssa works from a trauma‑informed and biopsychosocial lens, integrating curiosity, transparency, and shared decision‑making. Clients can expect Alyssa to bring steadiness, compassion, and a deep respect for each person’s lived experience. Their approach draws on motivational interviewing tools, strengths‑based practice, and reflective listening to support insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Michael Rodriguez (He/him/his)

Michael enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and other life stressors. He values providing culturally responsive, strengths-based care and strives to tailor his approach to each client's unique needs, goals, and experiences. Michael's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. He draws on systems and client-centered interventions while incorporating evidence-based approaches such as MI and CBT. Michael enjoys getting to know each person's story and believes that everyone has strengths that can be built upon, even during life's most difficult moments.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Alyssa Trujillo (She/her/hers)

Alyssa believes in meeting individuals where they are and creating a safe, supportive environment that fosters trust, empowerment, and collaboration. Her style is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, while also being intentional and goal-oriented. She values the importance of understanding each client’s unique lived-experiences and works to support resilience, emotional regulation, and overall well-being through compassionate and evidence-informed care. Alyssa loves working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating trauma, emotional challenges, and life transitions. She aims to provide services that support emotional regulation, coping skill development, and personal growth. Alyssa uses evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, TST, motivational interviewing, person-centered techniques, trauma-focused interventions, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Lauren Murphy (She/her/hers)

Lauren approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered perspective. She values creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their healing process. Lauren believes in meeting clients where they are, building strong therapeutic relationships, and supporting individuals in developing insight, coping skills, and resilience. She is especially interested in the role of attachment, relationships, and systems in shaping mental health and well-being. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and has a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating trauma, mood disorders, eating disorders, and identity development. She is passionate about working with diverse populations and is committed to providing LGBTQ+ affirming, inclusive care that honors each client’s unique identity and lived experience.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Sabryn Ferchichi (She/her/hers)

Sabryn’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. She prioritizes creating a space where clients feel safe, respected, and fully seen, especially in the context of identity, lived experience, and systemic factors. She strives to show up as warm, attuned, and nonjudgmental, while also gently guiding reflection and insight. Sabryn works with children, adolescents and adults, and has a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating identity deelopment, anxiety, depression trauma, grief, and interpersonal challenges. She has experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients. She values meeting clients where they are, moving at their pace, and supporting them in building self-awareness, self-trust, and emotional regulation.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Jenelle Newcomb (She/her/hers)

Jenelle values an empathetic and engaging approach in the therapeutic space and believes in partnering with clients to help them recognize and build upon their personal strengths while navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors. She has a strong interest in behavior modification techniques and enjoys working collaboratively with clients and their support systems throughout the healing process. Jenelle works with children, adolescents and adults. She integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, MI, TST and solution focused strategies to support individual and systemic change. Outside of her professional work, Jenelle enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, walking, and photographing nature. She also finds strength training and CrossFit grounding and restorative.

Accepting new clients: Yes!

Adding to waitlist: n/a

Tirsa Campos Cruz (She/her/hers)

Tirsa understands the importance of respecting each individual's values and culture when creating goals. Collaborating closely with clients has given her the opportunity to learn from their experiences while ensuring to provide supportive and effective care tailored to their needs. Tirsa uses CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-informed interventions to support adolescents and adults struggling with stress, parenting, relationships, mood, worry, accessing resources, and overcoming life’s challenges. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys helping others in the community and volunteering at her church whenever possible. In her personal time, she enjoys being outdoors, exercising, hiking, and spending time at the lake with her family.

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