As Trauma Therapists in Cañon City, CO

Cody Espinoza, Correctional & First Responder Consultant / Business Property Manager

 Corrections Culture | First Responder Support | Property Operations

Cody Espinoza serves as a Correctional and First Responder Consultant for Sacred Self Counseling, bringing firsthand experience from the corrections field and a strong understanding of the pressures, culture, and day-to-day realities faced by first responders and their families.

Cody also supports the business as Property Manager, helping oversee building operations, maintenance, safety, and facility-related needs. His combined roles help support both the clinical environment and the day-to-day functioning of Sacred Self Counseling.

Cassidy Jimerson, Counseling Intern

Adolescents and Adults

Cassidy is a Counseling Intern completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a focus on trauma.

She works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the impact of past experiences. Cassidy supports individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, helping them better understand themselves and create meaningful change.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in person-centered therapy and CBT. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard while building practical tools for everyday life.

Catherine Desponette, LMFT, LAC, SAP, PRE

Specializing in treating adults

I’m a trauma-informed therapist specializing in relationships, addiction, and life transitions. As an LMFT, LAC, and SAP, I work with individuals, couples, and families to address communication, recovery, and emotional well-being.

Using evidence-based tools and a compassionate, collaborative approach, I help clients find clarity, rebuild trust, and move toward lasting change.

Brianne Ireland, MA

Supporting Teens & Adults Through Creativity, Insight, and Authentic Connection

I work with teens and adults who are feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling in their relationships and sense of self. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and gently challenging so you can move beyond surface-level concerns and create real change.

With a background in Music Performance, I enjoy incorporating creativity, mindfulness, and nature-based strategies into sessions when it fits. My work is trauma-informed and draws from CBT, with EMDR used when appropriate.

I aim to create a space where you feel understood, grounded, and able to reconnect with who you are.

Miranda Grant, MA Intern

Empowering Adolescents and adults

Miranda works with adult women navigating anxiety, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. Her approach is integrative, blending person-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation.

She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel understood, build practical tools, and reconnect with themselves.

Jamie Soucie, LPC

Clinical Supervision | Correctional Mental Health | Staff Training

Jamie serves as a Clinical Supervisor and Correctional Consultant for Sacred Self Counseling. She provides clinical guidance and supervision to our team while bringing valuable insight into the unique culture, demands, and mental health challenges within correctional environments.

Through consultation and staff training, Jamie helps our clinicians better understand the experiences of correctional professionals and their families, strengthening Sacred Self’s ability to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to those working within the corrections system.

Amy Bergant, MSW

Supporting Adults & Adolescents with Compassion and Expertise

With over seven years of experience in mental health, Amy Bergant offers a unique blend of empathy and evidence-based practices to support adolescents and adults. Armed with a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California, Amy focuses on helping teenagers navigate the complexities of life with resilience and self-discovery. Outside of her work, Amy finds inspiration in nature, grounding herself in its serene beauty, which she brings into her therapeutic practice. Her mission is to empower clients to thrive, equipping them with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges.

Ally Caputa, LPC

Child & Adolescent Therapy | Trauma-Informed | Play Therapy

Ally is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She specializes in trauma-responsive care and creates a safe, supportive space where clients can process emotions, build skills, and create meaningful change.

Ally uses Child-Centered Play Therapy, TF-CBT, mindfulness, DBT skills, and person-centered approaches. She earned her Master of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling with a specialization in Child Trauma and Play Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.

Leah Allen, MA, LPCS LACC

Helping Adults & Couples Reconnect with Themselves

Leah Allen, LPC-S, LACC is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma-informed care for adults. She holds a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of the Cumberlands, bringing a developmental and trauma-focused perspective to her clinical work.

Leah is certified in EMDR and AcuDetox and integrates person-centered care, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to help adults process trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and create meaningful change.

In addition to providing therapy, Leah offers clinical supervision, supporting developing clinicians in strengthening their clinical skills, professional identity, and confidence.

Jessica Smith, LPC, LAC

Helping Adults to build skills to navagate life

Jessica Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addition Counselor (LAC) based in Canon City, Colorado and working with client's statewide via telehealth. She completed her graduate degree in clinical counseling with the University of Northern Colorado. She works with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, addictions, self-injury, trauma, and adjustment concerns. She utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy comprehensive/skills training. She feels these modalities help client's gain skills to navigate lives' difficulties and work towards living a life that is fulfilling.

Gary Wade, Law Enforcement Consultant 

Gary Wade serves as Sacred Self Counseling’s Law Enforcement Consultant, bringing firsthand experience in both law enforcement and military service. He provides insight into the culture, pressures, relationships, and occupational stressors unique to first responders and their families.

Gary works with our clinical team through consultation and training, helping bridge the gap between traditional mental health care and the realities of law enforcement culture. His perspective supports Sacred Self’s commitment to providing informed, relevant, and trusted care to first responders.

Detrich Hay, LPC

Helping Clients Connect to their true selves

Detrich Hay is a veteran from Las Vegas, Nevada, and a dedicated mental health professional since 2018. At Sacred Self, he supports first responders by integrating his military background with an existential approach, meeting clients where they are. Trained in CBT, DBT, and ACT, he tailors his approach to each client’s unique needs, helping them build resilience and balance in high-stress environments.

Law Enforcement Culture | First Responder Support | Staff Training

Tracy Sockriter, ADDC

Addiction Counseling | Trauma-Informed Care | Holistic Wellness

Tracy is an Addiction Counselor Candidate and Registered Psychotherapist with advanced degrees in behavioral science, psychology, and health & wellness. She has experience facilitating mental health groups, leading wellness workshops, and providing trauma-informed, holistic care. Tracy holds certifications in suicide prevention, pastoral care, chaplaincy, and Mental Health First Aid.

Sarah Deleon MA Intern

Adults, Adolescents, Families

Sarah DeLeon is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University, completing her clinical internship on the path to LPC licensure.

She works with youth, adults, and families, with a focus on adolescents and young adults navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions. Her approach is relational and integrative, drawing from person-centered, attachment-based, and narrative therapy, with a growing focus on trauma-informed care.

Sarah is committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space for all clients, including LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse relationship structures. She brings a grounded, curious, and culturally aware presence to her work, meeting clients where they are and supporting meaningful growth and change.

Shelby Hill, LPCC

Holistic | Trauma-Informed | EMDR Trained

Shelby is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate who offers holistic, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, and groups. She integrates somatic practices, energetic awareness, and relational presence to support deep healing.

Trained in EMDR and HeartMath, Shelby also incorporates breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and mind-body consciousness to help clients reconnect with their innate wisdom. Her approach is shaped by both professional training and lived experience, allowing her to provide a grounded, empathetic, and genuine therapeutic presence.

Tristi Buchanana, MA Intern 

Trauma Informed Children, adolescents, Adults 

Tristi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With over 10 years of experience in healthcare, she brings a strong foundation of compassion, professionalism, and real-world insight to her work.

Tristi has experience working with troubled youth and is deeply committed to expanding her training and clinical skills as a children’s therapist. She is passionate about helping meet a growing need in the community by supporting children and families with thoughtful, attentive, and developmentally informed care.

Kassidy Otten MS Intern

Trauma-Informed | Children & Adolescents

Kassidy Otten is a counseling intern pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a trauma focus. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Kassidy has experience working with at-risk youth through an Equine Assisted Learning program, where she supported emotional regulation, resilience, and coping skills, as well as in an inpatient adolescent substance use treatment setting. Using CBT and person-centered approaches, she creates a safe, empowering space where children and adolescents can simply be kids. Kassidy specializes in supporting clients navigating trauma, grief, and anxiety.

Shanele Marquez, Counseling Intern

Trauma & Crisis-Focused | DBT- & CBT-Informed

Shanele Marquez is a counseling intern completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis. She has a background in psychology, crisis intervention, and behavioral health, and is working toward licensure as an LPC.

Shanele holds certifications as a Peer Support Specialist and Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant and has experience supporting children, adolescents, and individuals in high-stress and correctional settings. Her approach is grounded, trauma-informed, and DBT- and CBT-informed, with a focus on building safety, resilience, and self-understanding.

Trauma Informed, Adolescents, Adults, Families

Meryl is a therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families, particularly those navigating trauma. She has a natural ability to build trust with teens and creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based practices, Meryl helps clients develop coping skills, strengthen emotional awareness, and work toward meaningful goals. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care.

She is passionate about helping individuals and families move forward with clarity, resilience, and confidence.

Charley Falkenburg, Counseling Intern

 Substance Use | Anxiety & Depression | Emotional Regulation

Charley Falkenburg is a counseling intern pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University. She also holds a Master of Science in Criminology from Regis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Kean University.

Charley works with individuals experiencing substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, attachment challenges, impulsivity, and difficulties with anger and emotional regulation. Her background in criminology brings an additional understanding of high-stress environments and complex life experiences, while her counseling approach focuses on providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space for growth and meaningful change.

Meryl Tolsma LPC