The Colorado Therapy Collective Team
THERAPISTAnna Pendleton, LCSW
Anna (she/her) is a therapist who works with adults who are ready to stop carrying so much alone—whether that's anxiety that won't quiet down, trauma that still lives in the body, grief that feels too heavy to hold, or relationship patterns that keep leaving them feeling misunderstood or disconnected.
Many of the people Anna works with have been trying to figure things out on their own for a long time, and they're reaching out because they know something needs to shift—and that reaching for support is actually a sign of strength, not weakness…
THERAPIST AND CLINICAL DIRECTOREstefanía Ospina-Alikhan, LMFT
Estefanía (she/her/ella) is the Clinical Director at Colorado Therapy Collective, a clinical supervisor, and an ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist offering services in both English and Spanish. Many of the couples, families, and individuals Estefanía works with feel stuck in painful relationship patterns—the same arguments that go nowhere, old hurts that never quite heal, or a distance that often feels impossible to close...
THERAPIST AND PRACTICE DIRECTORNancy Brittain, LCSW
Nancy Brittain (she/her) is an ICEEFT-certified Therapist and Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based method for helping couples release negative patterns and find closeness. Nancy trains and supervises therapists learning EFT and provides trainings on attachment, substance use, and EFT for clinicians, organizations and individuals.
THERAPISTMarley Vebares, MFTC
Marley (she/her) is a therapist who works with individuals and couples who feel like they're running on empty—whether that's from anxiety that never seems to ease, perfectionism that makes rest feel impossible, or a pattern of putting everyone else first while losing touch with what they actually need. Many of the people Marley works with have spent so long trying to be "enough" that they've forgotten who they are underneath all the striving…
THERAPISTDevon Cozens, LCSW
Devon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals, couples, and adult families who feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break—repeating the same conflicts, feeling misunderstood by the people closest to them, or standing at a crossroads unsure of the path forward. Many of the couples she works with feel exhausted from trying so hard, disconnected even when they're together, or weighed down by hurt they don't know how to heal. She also works with individuals and parents struggling to make sense of big life changes, navigating the overwhelming demands of parenthood, or weighed down by emotions and dynamics they don't fully understand.
THERAPISTAleah Harris, MFTC, LPCC
Aleah (she/her) is a therapist who works with couples, families, and individuals navigating the ripple effects of relational disconnection and conflict—feeling on edge in their closest relationships, replaying old hurts that won't seem to heal, or noticing how past pain shows up in present patterns. Many of the people she works with feel caught between wanting closeness and protecting themselves from getting hurt again, exhausted by conflict that feels impossible to resolve, or overwhelmed by transitions that have shaken their sense of safety and connection. Aleah helps clients understand the emotional patterns and relational cycles…
THERAPISTJ. Matthews, Intern Therapist
J. (they/them) is a master’s level intern therapist who works with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns — whether that shows up as recurring conflict, emotional distance, difficulty trusting, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner. Many of the people J. works with want deeper closeness and understanding, but aren’t sure how to get there. J.’s work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and an attachment-based approach that focuses on helping people understand their emotions, soften protective patterns…
THERAPISTAlex Ehlers, MFTC
Alex (she/her) is a therapist who works with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward—whether that's in their relationships, their sense of self, or the life they're building. Many of the people Alex works with are navigating big transitions, struggling with anxiety or depression, questioning their identity or purpose, or feeling like they've lost touch with who they are or what they need…
THERAPISTKelly Ciaburri-Torres, MFTC, LPCC
Kelly (she/her/ella) is a bilingual therapist who provides Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to couples, adult families, and individuals who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or emotional distance—often during times of transition, stress, or change.
She also offers Discernment Counseling to couples on the brink of separation or divorce. Many of the people she works with want deeper closeness and understanding but find themselves having the same painful conversations over and over again…
THERAPISTSean Mortenson, LPC
Sean (he/him) is a therapist who works with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable. Many of the people he works with notice themselves withdrawing, shutting down, or turning to coping strategies that create distance in their relationships. Others feel caught in cycles of anxiety and conflict, or find themselves going through the motions of a life that no longer feels meaningful…
THERAPISTLizzie Stevenson, MS, LMFT
Lizzie (she/her) is a therapist who works with couples, individuals, and families who feel stuck in painful relational patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, misunderstood, emotionally alone, or exhausted from the same fight over and over. Many of the people she works with deeply love their partners and families, but find themselves caught in cycles of criticism, withdrawal, defensiveness, anxiety, or emotional distance that make it hard to feel close, safe, or truly understood. In her couples therapy work, Lizzie uses an attachment-based and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach to help couples slow down reactive cycles and better understand the deeper emotions and unmet attachment needs underneath them…
THERAPISTZach Appel, Intern Therapist
Zach (he/him) is a master’s level intern therapist who works with couples, families, and individuals who are struggling with feelings of disconnection, relational conflict, lack of purpose, difficulties with communicating, depression and anxiety, and generally feeling planted but unable to properly grow. Many of the people he works with feel frustrated, alone, confused, rejected, on edge, or directionless…
INTAKE COORDINATORNisja Bell
Nisja (she/her) brings a calm and welcoming energy to every interaction. With a background in administrative work, she is passionate about creating smooth, supportive processes that help clients feel seen and cared for from the very first point of contact. She hosts consultations as part of the intake team, guiding clients through the process with warmth, clarity, and a non-judgmental approach. Her organizational expertise and thoughtful approach make her an essential part of the intake team, ensuring clients feel supported and guided.
PRACTICE MANAGERLaura Schroth
Laura (she/her) is a warm presence with a keen eye for detail. Her career in operations management began with a desire to support the healing process from behind the scenes. Drawing on her organizational skills, she enjoys playing a pivotal role in streamlining administrative processes and fostering a nurturing environment for both staff and clients.
Laura also manages our intake team and is one of the first people you will speak to when you reach out to Colorado Therapy Collective. She understands that the search for a therapist can be a daunting task and is here to help you navigate insurance, scheduling and finding the right fit for your unique needs.