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.

Britta grew up in Northern California but spent many summers and winters visiting family in the Roaring Fork Valley. She received her Bachelor’s in Sociology from San Francisco State University and went on to work as a family support counselor in the Bay Area, where she developed a passion for working with youth and families with complex behavioral health needs. She then relocated to Colorado in 2010 to pursue her Master of Social Work at the University of Denver, before moving to the valley in 2018.

Britta’s professional background includes animal-assisted therapy, crisis-focused clinical work in inpatient and community-based settings, as well as extensive experience working with youth and families in school environments. Her clinical approach is solution-focused, strengths-based, and person-centered, emphasizing practical skill-building, emotional regulation, and helping individuals regain a sense of clarity and stability during some of their most vulnerable moments. Drawing from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies, she supports individuals in identifying their own strengths, building effective coping tools, and taking meaningful, manageable steps forward.

In addition to her community and school-based experience, Britta also works in private practice with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational challenges, and life transitions. Outside of her professional work, Britta values time with family and friends, and enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors.

Casey graduated with her Master’s Degree in Psychology in 2021. Throughout school, she gained experience in a myriad of mental health environments to shape her perspectives. Such roles include serving as a recovery coach in a transitional vocational and residential program for individuals with mental health and substance use histories, residential program supervision for individuals with autism, crisis intervention casework for inpatient hospitalization in Philadelphia during the pandemic, and co-response in Mesa County. Her self-care regimen includes hiking with her dog, practicing yoga and anything in the kitchen.

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.

Jacob grew up in southeast Virginia and chose his first career path in architecture and design. Sitting behind a computer all day didn't sound that exciting so he chose to focus on the human side of things, how we interact and the relationships we build with the world and systems around us. For his undergraduate degree, he went to Christopher Newport University and majored in childhood psychology, minoring in religious studies.

After traveling for some time, Jacob then enrolled at Prescott College for his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a concentration in Adventure Based Therapy. Jacob has been in the crisis field since 2014 and wants to continue to support people in finding adaptive and systemic ways to help them overcome crisis situations. He also really likes coffee and exploring outside.

Lidia earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2025 and has called Colorado home since 2021. She feels especially connected to rural communities, particularly Colorado’s mountain towns, and is passionate about expanding mental health support in these areas. Lidia is drawn to fast-paced crisis work and values being able to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a minor in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin, she worked in settings focused on women's substance use, children's mental health, and severe mental illness with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, as well as in youth residential treatment. Lidia spent the last 3.5 years working as a crisis clinician for Your Hope Center in Eagle County.

Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Lidia enjoys staying active and connected to the outdoors. She can be found skiing as much as possible, gravel biking, hiking with her dog, and catching live music with friends.

Natalie, LPC, LAC, RPT holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is deeply committed to supporting individuals and families during moments of crisis and transition. Her clinical work is rooted in trauma-informed and somatic-based approaches, recognizing the profound ways trauma is held in the body and the importance of safety, connection, and regulation in the healing process. Natalie has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families navigating high-acuity and complex situations, and she values meeting individuals with calm presence and compassion during times of uncertainty.

Natalie’s passion for crisis and suicide prevention work is also personal. Having experienced the impact of suicide within her own family, she is deeply dedicated to creating spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported in their most vulnerable moments. This lived experience informs her empathy and strengthens her commitment to reducing stigma and promoting hope.

In addition to her role as a Crisis Clinician, Natalie serves as the Owner and Clinical Director of Illuminate Play Therapy & Counseling, where she supports children and families through developmentally appropriate and somatic-informed care. Outside of her professional work, Natalie values time with her family and finds grounding in connection, community, and the outdoors.