Katheryn^Crisis Clinician
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.
Casey M., M.Ed.^Crisis Clinician
Casey is a mental health professional who transitioned from central Pennsylvania to the scenic Roaring Fork Valley. Her academic journey began with an undergraduate degree in Business and Communications. Her initial engagement in event sales hinted at her knack for connecting with people and facilitating meaningful interactions which led her to pursue a graduate degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in School Counseling. Upon completing her academic endeavors, Casey found her true calling within the mental health field where she found herself drawn to crisis intervention, recognizing the profound impact she could have in supporting individuals during their most challenging moments. This specialization became the cornerstone of her career as a mental health professional.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Casey is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities. Whether it's hiking through picturesque trails, skiing down powdery slopes, or simply soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds her, Casey finds solace and joy in the great outdoors.
Casey R., MA^Crisis Clinician
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.
Jacob, LPC^PRN Crisis Clinician
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.
Riley, MD^Crisis Supervisor
Riley was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and is an unrepentant Astros fan. As an undergraduate, he studied Human Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained a Doctorate in Medicine at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and completed an internship in Psychiatry at the same institution. In his practice, Riley has trained in emergency care, inpatient hospitalization and outpatient care, working with children, adolescents and adults. Riley has extensive experience serving Veterans, seniors, people at risk of or experiencing homelessness and people living with disabilities. Riley is excited about his new role as crisis supervisor for Aspen Hope Center. In his free time, Riley enjoys hiking, bicycling and hanging out with his cats.