OUR TEAM

Aspen Christian Counseling is distinct in part because of our emphasis on "team". When you work with one of our therapists, you receive the benefit of the combined expertise we provide in helping people discover health and hope.

Aspen Mental Health Group has been recognized internationally as an industry leader in treating trauma, grief, and loss. With more than 20 years in both for-profit and non-profit business sectors, Michael has developed a unique integration of counseling and business. Michael teaches a broad range of Christian professionals, offering training and therapeutic model development. His specializations include relational functionality, private practice development, corporate intervention support, therapeutic group curriculum, residential treatment transitions, crisis management, applied neuroscience, and sobriety support around the globe. Michael is best known for his multi-day intensives and after-care planning. Michael believes helping one is the road to helping many and supports Christian leaders around the world.

Danelle received her Master's degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2007 and is the Clinical Director and a Lead Therapist for Aspen Christian Counseling. With a broad range of experience both within and external to the church, she approaches counseling from a holistic model in order to assist clients in achieving health and growth. Her areas of focus include fear and anxiety, adjustment and transition, depression, grief and loss, perinatal issues, family conflict, ministry burnout, and church leadership. She also enjoys working with individuals exploring identity, spirituality, and relational issues.

Joy holds a Masters degree in Human Services Counseling and Christian Counseling at Missio Seminary and has completed post graduate studies in cross-cultural trauma recovery. Joy brings more than 10 years experience serving individuals, couples, and adolescents in areas related to trauma, abuse, loss, life transition, personal and professional burnout, anxiety and depression. She brings a commitment to holistic counsel and a desire for each client to feel seen, heard, and empowered in various aspects of their wellbeing.

Kaelyn earned her Master’s degree from Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO. She enjoys working with women, children, and families. Her approach to the therapeutic process includes an emphasis on the connection between mind, body, emotions, and spirituality. With a certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), she is also able to administer this technique to help women overcome struggles and traumas. Utilizing play therapy and evidence-based strategies, Kaelyn also enjoys working with children ages 4-10, teens and families to work through developmental, emotional, spiritual, and familial issues.

Nathan earned his Master's degree from Adam’s State University and is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor. He enjoys working with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults. His areas of focus are transition, anxiety, academics, grief and loss, introversion, and divorce care. He approaches therapy holistically, considering clients’ nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. With experience as a school counselor, he can assist clients with school success strategies, teacher-student communication, academic accommodations, and future planning.

Sara is currently working on her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University. She loves working with parents and teens to create positive relationships and help teens move into adulthood successfully. She also enjoys working with couples and families. Sara combines her life coaching experience with counseling skills to help her clients understand and improve their family relationships, gain emotional regulation and communication skills, and achieve personal growth. Sara also volunteers as a victim’s advocate and a restorative justice facilitator.