Psychotherapists
Abigail LaVoo PhD, LPC, 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 4 children: in a blended family. 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
Amber Fratini MS, LPCC
Originally from a rural town in Pennsylvania, Amber began her learning at Chatham University in which she achieved her B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Counseling Psychology. Also, she continues to continually improve herself through research and education. She is recently completed her PhD in Leadership. Through her experience in higher education, Amber was able to travel and live in various countries and states. Travelling changed and challenged her world view, shaping her cultural values and understanding. Amber has previously lived in Rome, London, and Los Angeles. She is new to the Colorado Springs area. She loves to hike, play with her child, and watch horror and science fiction films. She is a single parent, and understands the importance of raising a family as well as work-life balance.
Amber's strengths lye in helping clients through life’s challenges, and providing tools to navigate these successfully. She uses a holistic person-centered approach to therapy. She employs a variety of modalities and techniques tailored to her clients. She has experience with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Her training includes treating adolescents and adults through challenges/changes, self-harming or at risk behaviors, trauma, relationship/marital challenges, parenting skills, self-esteem, self-care, adjustment, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, and forensic populations.
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Bachelor's of Psychology
Master's of Counseling Psychology
Doctorate in Leadership
Contact Amber 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)
Denise Kainoa MA, MFTC
Denise is a military spouse who is originally from Oahu, Hawaii. She is looking forward to planting her roots in Colorado as her spouse is retiring from the US Space Force at the end of 2023. In her free time, Denise likes to spend time with her spouse and children, cuddle with her elderly dog, sew, read fantasy books like The Lord of the Rings, practice calligraphy, and cook/bake.
From her personal experience, Denise knows how mentally and emotionally chaotic life can get in various stages of life. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families find connection and meaning in their current stage of life.
Denise is trained in various treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method for couples. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions, cultural trauma, military issues, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, and stress management.
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate
Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology
Master’s of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Contact Denise at 719-480-8848 to start counseling
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare Provider)
Emily Thompson MC,LPC
Originally from Pittsburgh, Emily received her B.S. in Psychology in 2009, and her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling with a focus in Cognitive Behavior Therapy in 2016. Emily enjoys hiking with her partner and dogs, reading graphic novels, creating/crafting, watching her favorite comfort shows, and any excuse to get out and into the mountains.
Emily has 10 years experience in the field. She has been fortunate enough to work with various ages and populations, and in many different settings (inpatient, in-home, in school, outpatient, in community, crisis response).
Emily is passionate about working with adolescents, teens and adults who are seeking to understand and heal from experiences of depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout and the general challenges of being human.
She utilizes a person-centered approach in her work using both evidenced and experiential-based treatment. This means she’ll always work together with you to utilize what techniques/styles benefit you the most in your healing. Emily utilizes various treatment modalities and approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed Care, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Treatment, Emotion Regulation, Emotional Processing, and Mindfulness and Meditation.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bachelor’s of Psychology
Master’s of Mental Health Counseling
Contact Emily at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling. therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Psychotherapist
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare/Optum Provider)
Kim Roedl MA, LMFT
Kim Roedl is a military spouse who is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. She is the mother of five children (ages12-26), and two spoiled Goldendoodle boys. In her spare time, Kim loves to watch Lifetime movies, read mystery novels, and collect antique typewriters.
She is passionate about helping clients understand how to create balance in their lives while honoring their strengths and empowering them to focus on healthier mental, physical, and emotional health. She sees her role as a blend of an educator (teaching clients about how their brains work and how emotions impact the body), a cheerleader (support and encouragement), and a guide (to that version of self that clients strive to be).
Kim is trained in evidenced based practices such as Restoration Therapy (Level 1), Grief Movement, Mind-Body connection, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist for Insomnia (CBT-I). She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH).
Her special areas of interest are anxiety, coping skills, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, depression, family conflict, grief, life transitions, peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, and women’s issues.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-Family (CCTP-F)
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Grief Movement Guide
Mind-Body Practitioner
Masters Marriage and Family Therapy
Doctorate of Behavioral Health - in progress
Contact Kim at 719-480-8848 to start your counseling. therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
Clinical Supervisor and Group Facilitator Only
(United/Optum, Cigna, Tricare Only)
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 was also a recipient of an Army ROTC scholarship, so she had to wait. 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, earing a Master’s of Science in Community Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Leigh is passionate about helping others combat addiction. She earned the Master Addiction Counselor certification in 2016. Leigh is trained in EMDR and is a 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 reach their full potential by facilitating their learning to create balance in their lives and empowering them to experience self-gratitude and self-acceptance in order to
focus on their strengths and innate ability to make positive changes in their lives. Leigh’s special areas of interest are veteran issues, addiction, anxiety and mood disorders, self-esteem, and women’s issues.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Master Addiction Counselor
EMDR
Acupuncture Detoxification
therapyinquiry@monumentalexperiences.info
(CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United Health/Optum Provider)
Penelope Hazinakis-Swainston MS, LPC, 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
Psychotherapist Telehealth Only
Clinical Supervisor
(Tricare, United/Optum, CCHA and RMHC Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon/BCBS/kaiser Provider)