Charles E., LCSW, LAC^PRN Crisis Clinician
Charles E., LCSW, LAC, has lived and worked in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley since 1993, where his work has focused primarily on emergency mental health response, suicide risk assessment, and short-term crisis stabilization.
Born and raised in London, England, Charles first came to the United States in the mid-eighties through an exchange program in California. Several years later, he returned to the U.S. to pursue formal training in social work and mental health, embarking on the academic and professional path that has defined his career. Charles earned his Bachelor of Social Work with distinction, with a minor in Youth Agency Administration, from Colorado State University, and his Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.
His professional background centers on crisis-focused clinical work in hospital and community-based settings throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. In addition to direct crisis care, Charles has provided clinical supervision, program development, and specialized services for adolescents and families. He has completed family preservation training through the Homebuilders Program of the Institute for Family Development, contributed to the development of nonprofit foster care programming in collaboration with the State of Colorado, and worked as a therapist and field supervisor in wilderness-based intervention programs. Charles served eight years in the United States Navy Reserve and deployed to Iraq from September 2004 through April 2005. His military service continues to inform a calm, disciplined, and trauma-informed approach to crisis care.
Jacque Whitsitt^Therapy Program Practicum Student, Master’s Level
Jacque Whitsitt is a graduate counseling student at Adam's State University in a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Jacque will be learning about the agency, co-experiencing crisis and the school programs, and engaging in group clinical supervision. In addition to her academic training, Jacque grew up in rural Colorado and is a long-time local. She brings a background in community leadership and professional experience working with diverse individuals and organizations. These experiences have strengthened her ability to listen deeply, build trust, and understand the real-life challenges people face. Jacque values meeting individuals where they are and supporting growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
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Cathy S., LCSW^PRN Licensed Crisis Clinician on Call
Cathy is from small town Missouri, and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Masters in Social Work. Her undergraduate degree is in Gender Studies from Union Institute & University. Cathy moved to Eagle County in 2019 and runs a private practice in Avon which focuses on trauma and grief. Prior to Aspen Hope Center, she worked as a crisis clinician for Your Hope Center in Eagle County. She worked in community mental health as an outpatient manager and crisis team supervisor. She also has experience working with severe mental illness in a state hospital and with victims and survivors of violence in a rural domestic and sexual violence center. In her free time, Cathy is a devoted furbaby mama to her dog and cat, enjoys hiking the hills around her home, and loves a good book with a cup of tea.
Lindsay Selig, LPC^Therapist
Lindsay is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in both school and clinical settings. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. Her background as an elementary and middle school counselor shaped a strong commitment to prevention, early intervention, and helping individuals build practical coping and life skills. Lindsay uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach and incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to support emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well being.
Lindsay moved to Carbondale in 2014 with her husband and two sons and values the sense of connection and community in the Roaring Fork Valley. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing yoga, hiking, camping, skiing, creating art, working on puzzles, and reading. She is passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients of all ages feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate challenges and foster meaningful growth.
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Sarah Fedishen, LPC, LAC^Therapy Program Consultant
Sarah brings over 20 years of experience in the human services field with a focus on leadership, program development and clinical coordination. Her career includes leadership roles as program director at Aspen Hope Center and executive director of Family Resource Centers of the Roaring Fork Schools, as well as extensive experience in child welfare, adult protection and behavioral health. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Sarah has provided direct clinical services, licensure supervision and program oversight across a range of human service settings.
Sarah currently works at Colorado Mountain College in the Human Services Program and also serves as an adjunct professor in the program. Passionate about workforce development and strong agency partnerships, Sarah has earned recognition for her community impact, including the Garfield County Humanitarian Award. She is deeply committed to her community and to providing humanistic, thoughtful services that strengthen families and foster resilience.
Sarah lives in Carbondale with her daughter and husband and, in her free time, can be found reading, hiking, camping and spending time with her dogs.
Jelena Rahm^Therapy Program Intern, Master’s Level
Jelena Rahm is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who brings deep empathy and real-world experience to her work with couples, adults, and families. After earning her MBA from George Washington University, Jelena spent over 25 years in the marketing and sales world, honing her communication skills and a keen ability to understand people’s stories and motivations.
During a personal turning point, Jelena worked with an LMFT that helped her reshape her own family system with grace and compassion. Inspired, Jelena began training to become an LMFT in 2021. With a clinical focus on couples therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and family systems work, she integrates models such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore emotional bonds, build practical relationship tools, and develop inner clarity.
Jelena now resides in Basalt with her husband, their daughter, and two beloved dogs - a labradoodle and a bernedoodle. Whenever possible, she’s outside: hiking, gardening, or walking miles through the natural beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley - the one place that always felt like home.
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Sara, LCSW^Crisis Clinician
Sara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who comes to the Roaring Fork Valley from the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Since earning her MSW in 2022, Sara has practiced as a therapist and supervisor in outpatient mental health care at the University of Utah, treating PTSD, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Drawn to the Roaring Fork Valley to be closer to family, big mountains, and a close-knit community, Sara is committed to becoming part of the community by serving it. She is passionate about supporting the area by understanding local resources, building strong relationships, and connecting individuals to the support they need. As a crisis clinician, Sara embraces the role of mental-health first responder and values being on the front lines of the social work profession.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, son, and two dogs—whether on the trail, on skis, or on a bike.
Rachel, LCSW^Crisis Clinician
Rachel is a licensed clinical social worker who grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in the summer of 2025, taking a leap towards a life surrounded by outdoor beauty and activities. With a background in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and community mental health, Rachel is passionate about helping people access timely, compassionate support when they need it most.
Her approach is grounded in the belief that “we’re all human and need each other.” She hopes to meet every person with warmth, clarity, and respect—especially during moments of uncertainty or overwhelm. Both in her private practice and in joining the Aspen Hope Center, Rachel hopes to help people feel seen, supported, and connected to mental health services that can foster safety and healing.
Outside of work, you can find her exploring local trails with her husband of 13 years and two large pups, enjoying quiet moments by the water, playing board games, reading or discovering new places to eat and have fun in the area.
Ashley Dwight, Intern^Aspen High School Clinician
Born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley, Ashley is passionate about the healing and integration of mind, body and spirit. She is a trauma-informed yoga teacher with a background in spiritual counseling and a commitment to helping others heal and thrive. Ashley’s first career was in public safety as a firefighter paramedic, serving with both Roaring Fork Fire and Alamo Heights Fire.
After many years in emergency services, Ashley pursued higher education locally, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership & Management from Colorado Mountain College. She is now completing her final year in the Master of Social Work program at Arizona State University, where her graduate research has focused on understanding mental health disparities in high-altitude rural communities and ski towns. Ashley is EMDR trained, with a passion for CBT and other trauma-informed modalities. She is especially dedicated to supporting people in healing from trauma, drawing on evidence-based practices rooted in neuroscience. She also believes in the importance of fostering strong, thriving school and community cultures that nurture individual well-being.
Outside of work, Ashley is a proud mom to a spirited four-year-old who attends Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork—a dream come true for their family. What she loves and appreciates most about life in the valley is its unique rhythm centered in the outdoors and adventure, with a deep appreciation for the flow that comes with the changing seasons.
Haley Turner, MSW^Rifle High School Clinician
Haley is originally from the Washington, D.C. Metro area and is now a long-term resident of the Roaring Fork Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Social Work from Grand Canyon University.
With more than five years of experience working directly with youth, Haley is committed to implementing evidence-based modalities and quality mental health treatment to promote healing and recovery. As a counselor and mentor in alternative school settings and as a youth advocate within the criminal justice system, Haley brings a deep understanding of the vulnerability young people face.
Haley values diversity, social justice and strength-based approaches that empower both youth and their caregivers. She demonstrates compassion, patience and a mindset of continual learning and growth. Guided by the belief that our challenges are our teachers in life, Haley leads with the notion that we can transmute our suffering into spiritual growth.
Katheryn, LPCC^Crisis Clinician/Therapist
Katheryn (Kat) was born and raised in Aspen, Colorado, with the mountains being her first love and playground. She went on to attend Hastings College in Nebraska for her bachelor's degree and fell in love with psychology. She returned to complete her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University in Colorado. Kat has worked with various populations including high-risk youth in residential treatment, young children with and without autism, and adults in detox; and she’s experienced in case management and support groups. Her mission is to incorporate the wisdom of the communities and people with which she works to provide person-centered care. Kat enjoys spending time outside (preferably hiking or running), building and tending to her LEGO collection, reading books, watching movies, and caring for her many plants.
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Jodi Zatorski, MSW, SWC^Aspen Elementary School Clinician
Jodi is a Clinical Social Work Candidate in the state of Colorado. A native to Colorado, she spent 10 years living in Crested Butte before moving to the Roaring Fork Valley with her family. Jodi received her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She is the co-founder and board president of Crested Butte State of Mind, a suicide-prevention nonprofit based in Crested Butte. Jodi is passionate about breaking down barriers for accessing mental healthcare and working to reduce the suicide rate in Colorado mountain communities. She brings years of experience as a caseworker in child protection with a wide array of experience in child and family mental health services, sexual abuse case management, adoption services and the licensing and management of foster homes in the state of Colorado.
Devon Esrick^Board Member
Devon moved to Aspen at age seven and has a unique perspective as to what it is like to grow up in the valley, move away, and then return as an adult. She facilitates healing spaces and is trained in Reiki, Somatic Breathwork, Goddess Yoga and Holographic Sound Healing. She loves helping others overcome obstacles, reconnect to themselves and remember who they are.
When she was 13, Devon founded Hope Through Education which educates 1,500 students a year in Africa. She also cofounded Free a Girl which rescues boys and girls from human trafficking. She received her Masters of Science in Taxation from University of Miami in 2015.
Devon is passionate about mental health due to her own journey which led her to seek help from the Hope Center in 2015. She is proud to be on the board to give back to the organization that saved her life.
Heidi Baskfield^Board Member
Heidi is an accomplished organizational leader who drives social change through a strategic blend of experience in law, politics, policy and healthcare. From an early age, Heidi says she knew she would “only do meaningful work that brings about positive change,” and this deep-seated commitment has characterized her entire career.
Heidi spent more than two decades as a dedicated advocate for youth with mental and behavioral health needs, holding key positions including Vice President of Population Health and Advocacy at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Legislative Liaison to former Governor Bill Ritter, and as an attorney for the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education and Colorado Protection Agency for People with Disabilities. She founded and heads a nonprofit film company, Rebel With A Cause, producing award-winning films showcased on PBS and in the U.S. Capitol, further amplifying her impact and advocacy efforts.
As the President & CEO of Speak Our Minds: Ending the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Heidi brings a proven advocacy track record, in-depth subject matter expertise, and creative problem solving from the front lines to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth. Her fearlessness, passion and engaging personality make her a highly sought-after speaker. Heidi frequently appears on a variety of podcasts, radio, and television shows and delivers keynote addresses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Fort Lewis College and a Doctor of Law (JD) from California Western School of Law.
When not diligently advocating to end the youth mental health crisis, Heidi finds relaxation, joy, and adventure at the family farm, where she cherishes time with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Brisa Chavez^Board Member
Brisa was born in Mexico and raised in Colorado since the age of four. As a daughter of immigrants, Brisa is passionate about her work in community advocacy. She enjoys facilitating conversations and fostering greater awareness and engagement. She is committed to empowering and elevating marginalized voices and spends part of her time volunteering on different community councils. Brisa was appointed to the State Board of Human Services in 2021 and has seen the amazing community work being accomplished in the State of Colorado.
Brisa graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts with a focus in communication, literature and English. She has worked in public health for over 20 years. Brisa has lived in Garfield County with her husband and two amazing sons for over 27 years, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Erin Lentz^Board Member
A Florida native yet longtime Aspenite, Erin’s career started at the Aspen Daily News as a fledgling music writer who accidentally hung up on Ray Charles during her first major interview (he called back!). She’s since covered a range of subjects, from celebrities and CEOs to pro athletes and politicians. She is the founder and president of TAG Media, a media and marketing agency based in Aspen. She was the editor in chief of Aspen Peak magazine for seven years and worked as an account director at Promo Communications. Erin has given seminars on travel and writing, leads interviews with various experts, and has written for various publications, including Town & Country and Robb Report. She has served on the boards of Roaring Fork Leadership and Aspen Words, and when she's not at her desk she's attempting to keep up with her son on local trails.
Jason Schraub^Board Member
Jason is an experienced nonprofit executive, board member and community leader. Since 2018, Jason has served as the senior vice president of partnerships at Operation HOPE, and is a member of Operation HOPE’s senior management group. Operation HOPE is the nation's largest nonprofit focused on economic and financial inclusion, with an annual budget over $50M. His primary responsibility is to lead corporate partnerships across all of HOPE’s programs, serving as a subject-matter expert in banking, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and corporate ESG. Jason has served on the board of multiple nonprofits, including Aspen Hope Center (current) and JCYS, and as President of the University of Virginia Alumni Association of Chicago. He is a current member of the Chicago Leadership Alliance and the Standard Club. Jason has also served as an Advisor to The United States Comptroller of the Currency’s Project REACH, on the City of Chicago’s Financial Advisory Council for Empowering the Disabled, and as Chair of the Chicago Uplift 2020 project.
Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Virginia, and an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Board Leadership from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Jason resides in Basalt, Colorado with his wife Karin.
Suzanne Bober, LSW^Therapist
Suzanne relocated with her family to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2007. She holds a BA from Yale University and recently earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, specializing in mental health and trauma-informed clinical skills.
Suzanne takes an integrative approach to therapy, blending elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques. She works collaboratively with clients to develop coping skills, effective strategies, and greater self-confidence. Suzanne supports individuals of all ages through life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. Her empathetic and tailored approach empowers clients to navigate their unique journeys with resilience and clarity.
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Megan Blaszak, MSW, SWC^Glenwood Springs Elementary School Clinician
Originally from Michigan, Megan has called the Roaring Fork Valley home since 2019. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and working as a data analyst, she set out on a search for a more meaningful career before discovering a passion for special education. After five years working in schools with students with disabilities, she completed her Master's in Social Work through the University of Denver. Megan is excited to return to working in schools in this new capacity and to work with diverse students and families. When not at work, Megan can be found out on the trail - running, biking or skiing. In the winter, she can also be found playing ice hockey, or occasionally even reading a book.
Emily Mollenhoff, MSW, SWC^Glenwood Springs Middle School Clinician
Emily is originally from Iowa where she revived her bachelors degree in social work at the University of Northern Iowa. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Emily attended Arizona State University where she earned her masters degree in social work with a concentration in children, youth and families. Since completing her masters degree Emily has earned her social work candidate (SWC) and is working on getting her license as a clinical social worker (LCSW).
Emily has completed an internship as a direct care provider working with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Emily has also completed an internship working as a school social worker at a middle school in Tucson, Arizona. Emily is extremely passionate about helping children and families grow and thrive while serving as a beacon of hope in the community.
In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time outside going on hikes; playing tennis, basketball, softball, and golf; swimming; and biking. She also enjoys doing arts and crafts and reading books.