Hi, I’m Aspen, and I’m so happy you’re here!

 

I received my bachelor’s degree in Sport Psychology from Adams State University, followed by a Masters in Healthcare Administration from CSU Global, and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from CU Denver. I began my career in corporate healthcare for ten years prior to returning to my true passion of mental health. Being a therapist here at Finding Hiawatha is an experience that I consider to be an ultimate dream come true. Animals have been a major part of my own healing work, and animal activism remains one of my core passions outside of my work. What animals bring into the therapy space transcends words, and through their loving, unconditional presence, I feel most at peace with myself and with others.  

 

I believe that humans have an immense capacity for growth and change, but seasons of life often prevent us from finding our footing. As an indigenous woman, I lean into the value of community and healing alongside the kinship of nature and animals that my ancestors instilled deep into my bones. Our ancestors lived deeply immersed in community, alongside our animal companions, and I believe that is also how we are meant to heal, grow, and ultimately thrive. 

 

I work with clients of all ages, both via telehealth and in-person at our ranch here in Lakewood. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, ADHD, neurodiversity, social justice and issues of race/religion/gender/sex/and identity, and adult children navigating pain and conflict within their family system. In my work, I enjoy incorporating story-telling, mindfulness, authenticity, generational trauma work, somatic experiencing, play therapy, EMDR, and parts work to facilitate the unique and ever-evolving relationship with my clients. 

 

BA in Sport Psychology from Adams State University

MHA in Healthcare Administration for CSU Global

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Colorado Denver 

EMDR-Trained