Psychotherapists
Abigail LaVoo PhD, LPC-S, LAC, PMH-C
Abigail has lived in the Colorado Springs area since the age of five. She enjoys hiking, skiing, camping and spoiling her dogs in her free time. She is a mother of 2 children. Abigail has been in the mental health field for 24 years and has been licensed since 2006 in the State of Colorado.
Abigail is trained in the evidence based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Dialectic-Behavioral therapy, Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Positive psychology, and Attachment-Based therapy.
She uses a holistic approach to therapy with a mind-body connection focus. She has extensive training with perinatal support/post-partum, infertility, trauma, job loss, bereavement, death and dying, anxiety, depression, addiction, military issues, divorce, and blended families. In addition, she has a certification in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (pregnancy issues).
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDRIA Certification
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Masters Counseling Psychology
Doctorate Organizational Leadership and Development
Postpartum Support International Member
Administrator/Owner/Clinical Supervisor
drlavoo@monumentalexperiences.info
Andrea Grasmick, EdD, MS, LPCC
Andrea has lived In Colorado and Northern Virginia and considers herself to be a world traveler. She is a mother of two, and loves the outdoors, climbing, flying a single-engine airplane, hiking with her dog, and spending time with friends and family. This is a second career for her and she enjoys working with people, being a part of their journey and learning every day.
Andrea has training in trauma-informed care, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Solutions-Focused therapy, Mental skills, and biofeedback training. Andrea’s approach is to work with the whole person - cognitively, emotionally, and physiologically.
Andrea understands that seeking support and guidance during difficult times is hard and sometimes overwhelming. She provides a collaborative relationship addressing life changes, significant life decisions, infertility, parenting, adoptions, anxiety and depression symptoms, Adult ADHD, identity issues, eating disorders, and coping with high-stress environments.
Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate
HeartMath Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Doctorate of Education in Sports and Performance Psychology.
Contact Andrea at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling. therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United Health care/Optum Provider)
Ashlie Robertson LPCC, ACMHC, CMHC
Originally from a small agricultural town, Ashlie transitioned to a military spouse, allowing her the opportunity to travel and have new experiences. Travel and continuous change has altered her personal and professional perspective on facing adversities, which has helped her as a therapist. She enjoys activities such as hiking, snow boarding, gardening, sewing, cooking, and listening to books.
Ashlie believes, what works for one person is not necessarily going to be beneficial for another. She does not believe in the "one size fits all approach". Instead, the counseling process should be tailored to the individual, allowing them to achieve a more authentic Self.
She uses a combination of evidence-based treatments, including aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Approach, Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Attachment-Focused therapy.
Ashlie has a strong grasp on crisis intervention, suicidality, anxiety-related disorders, depression, and adverse childhood experiences. Her special areas of interest are postpartum, pregnancy, parenting Issues, infant and grief loss, depression/anxiety, military trauma, trauma from abuse, and PTSD/Stress Management.
She is working on licensure in several states, which allows her to work with clients over state line.
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate- Colorado
Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Utah
Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate-North Carolina
MS Professional Counseling
Contact Ashlie at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling. therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United Health/Optum Provider)
Brandy Lockhart MA, LPCC, NCC
Brandy is a Colorado native, who loves living in a state with four seasons and over 300 days of sunshine! She is a wife and a mother of two great kids. With over 15 years in the mental health and social work field, Brandy has in-depth knowledge and experience with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, family issues, and prenatal/postpartum support.
Brandy is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), Transpersonal Psychology, and Parent-Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT). Brandy uses a holistic approach with an emphasis on mind-body connection, and works from a multi-generational, attachment-based lens.
She is passionate about infant and parental mental health, attachment and bonding, substance use problems, family violence, and trauma recovery. She works with families in all stages, offering couples counseling, family planning support, infertility counseling, pregnancy decision-making assistance, prenatal counseling, non-medical birth support, breastfeeding support, postpartum counseling, birth trauma counseling, and adoption support.
Nationally Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Certified in Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy Levels I & II
Certified Confidential Victim Advocate
Hypnotherapy Practitioner
Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling
Contact Brandy at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling.
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare Provider)
Christy Ball MA ,LPC
Christy is originally from Mississippi. As a proud Military Spouse, she has lived many places within the United States and abroad. Her experiences enable a unique understanding of many different backgrounds and cultures. In her spare time, Christy enjoys dance fitness, cycling, hiking, reading autobiographies, watching documentaries, traveling, and laughing. Most importantly, spending time with her friends and family.
Christy is a certified professional, who will guide and help you through your journey to make changes in your mindset, empower you with tools, and design practical coping skills which can meet your needs. Her experience includes utilizing evidence-based therapies: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma Solution Therapy. Christy specializes in working with minorities, military families, blended families, multiracial families, couples, and you. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions, cultural trauma, military issues, and stress management.
Finding the right person to talk to is hard. Finding a person you can trust, who will understand your unique needs is even harder. Christy is an active, compassionate, empathic listener who enjoys working with clients facing personal, professional, family, and/or mental health issues.
Master's Degree in Psychology and Community Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the state of Colorado.
Contact Christy at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling.
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Optum/United Healthcare Provider, Tricare, Triwest)
Cricket Rice, LCSW
Cricket has lived In Colorado, Kansas and California and enjoys spending time across the U.S. via traveling adventures. She is a mother of three, and loves the outdoors, camping, hiking, sporting events, travel and spending time with friends and family. She is also a proud dog mom of a corgi and German shorthair pointer.
Cricket Rice is passionate about continuous learning, advocating for mental health awareness, and engaging in self-care practices that nurture personal well-being. Cricket welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in every aspect of their practice. With extensive training and experience, Cricket utilizes a person-centered approach, emphasizing the client's autonomy, strengths, and unique needs to foster a collaborative and healing therapeutic environment. Cricket is deeply committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether addressing issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, Cricket tailors interventions to align with each client’s goals and pace.
As a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, Cricket helps clients process and resolve past traumatic experiences that continue to impact their lives. EMDR facilitates the integration of distressing memories, reducing their emotional charge and enabling clients to move forward with greater resilience and clarity.
In addition to EMDR, Cricket incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to support clients. She works with her clients to gain practical tools to navigate life's challenges, achieve emotional balance, and create healthier relationships.
By integrating evidence-based modalities with genuine care and understanding, she helps clients rediscover their strengths and build a path toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Master's Degree in Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contact Cricket at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling.
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(Medicaid, Medicare)
Leigh (Lisa) Pantano MA, LPC, MAC
Leigh is originally from Staten Island, NY. Her family moved to New England when she was 5. Leigh grew up off- grid in rural southern Maine. Nonetheless, education was of high importance in her family, as
well as being of service to others. Her goal was to attend art school and become an artist working for Disney.
She then crossed the country to attend California State University at Long Beach, where she earned a BFA in Printmaking with a minor in Psychology. The art program at the time was developed by Betty
Edwards, who is the author of “Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain.” and “ Drawing on the Artist Within”. While growing as an artist, the program introduced Leigh to the idea that the only obstacle that we have in or way is our perception of things.
Leigh served as a reserve officer in the US Army and the California National Guard. When her tenure was completed she continued on to graduate school, earning a Master’s of Science in Community Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Leigh is passionate about helping women reach their full potential. Leigh is trained in EMDR and is an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. Leigh’s prior experience includes working with the chronically mentally ill, adult and youthful offenders, veterans and victims of trauma.
Leigh is passionate about helping clients create balance in their lives and empowers them to experience self-gratitude and self-acceptance. Leigh’s special areas of interest are working with military families and veterans issues, addiction, anxiety and mood disorders, self-esteem, and women’s issues, including perinatal work.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Master Addiction Counselor
EMDR
Acupuncture Detoxification
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid/Medicare, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, United Health/Optum Provider, Tricare, Triwest, Select Health)
Nicole Longhofer, MA, LPC
Nicole is a Licensed Therapist with a diverse background as a Veteran, military spouse, and mother of four (two born at an advanced maternal age), which brings a deep understanding of resilience and the complexities of life to her work. Nicole specializes in helping individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. With specialized training in perinatal mental health, Nicole also supports individuals navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
Nicole has a particular understanding of the unique challenges faced by military families, including deployment, reintegration, and the impact of military culture on mental health.
Nicole's approach integrates evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness practices to support her clients' unique healing journeys. She believes in a collaborative partnership where clients are the experts in their own lives, and she provides the guidance and support they need to achieve their goals.
Areas of Expertise:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Trauma (including childhood trauma)
- Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence
- Life Transitions
- Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood) .
Licensed Professional Counselor
Masters Of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, Medicare B, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United Health/Optum Provider)
Penelope Hazinakis-Swainston MS, LPC-S, CCTP
Penelope is a first-generation Greek-American who is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She is a wife of 15 years and a late in life mother of 2 teenagers, and 1 very furry German Shepherd Dog. Penelope enjoys spending time with her family, hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains, reading, and yoga. She also enjoys volunteering with local animal rescue groups.
Penelope loves helping individuals reach their full potential, utilizing a compassionate and holistic approach to client care. She believes that learning is a life-long process, and change and development are possible in all stages of life. Penelope places a heavy emphasis on the mind-body connection, the therapeutic relationship, as well as strength-based approaches to help clients achieve their goals.
Penelope employs evidence-based treatment methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mind-Body practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
Her expertise involves helping those who struggle with trauma and complex trauma achieve mastery and healing through traditional and somatic methods. She is driven to work with women's issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, and whole body health. She is an angel ambassador for the Stillborn Stillloved Foundation.
Masters Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Diplomate, The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Gottman Level 1 Certification
Contact Penelope at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling.
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Clinical Supervisor Only
Rachel Ortiz LCSW
Rachel is a proud native New Yorker who has embraced the beauty and community of Colorado Springs since 2013. As a Veteran, she holds a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by both military and civilian communities and is passionate about serving them with compassion, empathy, and understanding. Rachel earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and her Master of Social Work from Newman University. Rachel has dedicated
her career to helping individuals and families navigate life’s complexities. Her work across various roles in Colorado Springs has allowed her to provide therapy, case management, and mental health support to people from all walks of life—children, teens, and adults alike.
Rachel’s personal experiences have shaped her therapeutic philosophy—she embraces change, values growth, and meets each client where they are. Her passion lies in helping clients discover their inner strengths, build resilience, and find purpose in their lives. Rachel’s therapeutic approach is rooted in a strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic framework. She utilizes evidence-based practices such as:
Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy
Rachel has experience working with military personnel, veterans, children, adolescents, and adults navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
Her experience spans across a variety of challenges, including:
-Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
-PTSD and trauma recovery
-Psychotic disorders and eating disorders
-Grief and loss
-Relationship and marital challenges
-Stress management, coping skills, and self-care
-Self-harm behaviors and dual diagnosis
-Neurodivergence
-Chronic pain management
-Homelessness
-Women’s health issues
-LGBTQIA+ support
Rachel is a proud wife and mother of four children. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and dogs. She loves exploring Colorado’s natural beauty, hiking, running, and savoring a great cup of coffee. Rachel’s compassionate and understanding nature creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master of Social Work
Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info to take the first step toward a brighter future.
(Medicaid CCHA, Medicare, Optum, Cigna)
Rebecca Hodge LPCC
Rebecca grew up in Mississippi and moved to Colorado in 2023. Since moving, she has discovered a love of nature and recharges by exploring the beauty of Colorado. She enjoys hiking, photographing beautiful landscapes, spending time with family and friends, reading, and taking care of her houseplants. Rebecca is a wife, a mother, and is passionate about helping others find hope and healing.
Rebecca earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi State University. She works with a variety of clients, with varying cultural backgrounds, and mental health conditions. Her experience has included working with female clients in residential and inpatient treatment settings.
Rebecca uses an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating a variety of treatment modalities and evidence-based interventions that support each client’s individual needs. She provides trauma-informed care and has experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Rebecca also enjoys incorporating art, music, and other creative outlets into therapy when appropriate.
Rebecca prioritizes providing each client with a safe and non-judgmental space where they can feel heard, supported, and valued. Her special areas of interest include trauma, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harming behaviors, neurodivergence, eating disorders, LBTQIA+ issues, infertility, postpartum, teens, and women’s health issues.
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Contact Rebecca at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling.
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(Medicaid CCHA and RMHC, Cigna, UHC/Optum, Aetna, BCBS/Anthem)