“I keep my emotions buried.”
“I take up too much space.”
“I burden my family and friends.”
“I don’t feel fully alive.”
Are you wanting more from life? I am here to help.
I work with individuals and my specialties include:
My Therapeutic Approach
Life can be unpredictable, and expectations of society may feel overwhelming at times. I believe discovering the best versions of ourselves is possible through connections developed during counseling. I am dedicated to helping others build deeper connections with their mind, body, spirituality, and relationships with others. My work with others is very collaborative, strengths-based, and emotion-focused. As your counselor, I will be at your side with compassion on your journey as we work together toward insight into what will lead you to your goals. I look forward to getting to know you.
To see if we are a good fit, you can email, call/text me, or fill out this form to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to meeting you.
More about me:
I grew up in Florida and decided to swap the beach for the mountains 13 years ago! For 6 of those years, I worked with The Eating Disorder Foundation developing and managing programs that educate and support individuals and family members affected by mental health and eating disorders. Before that, I enjoyed working as an Event Manager in Boulder. My favorite things are laughing with my partner, singing and dancing, baking, and reading fiction or fantasy.
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, with a minor in Nutrition - Metropolitan State University - Psi Chi Honors
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Northern Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Colorado License: LPCC.0021329, Expiration: 09/07/2027.
Trainings/Certifications:
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy Clinician Training
Certified Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Responder - NCC Behavioral Healthcare
Certified Colorado Substitute for K-12 - Authorization # 24427543
Publications/Dissertations/Thesis/Academic Writing:
Brownstone, L. M., Hunsicker, M. J., Palazzolo, L., Dinneen, J. L., Kelly, D. A., Stennes, J., & Scanga, S. (in press). “Sharing lived experience”: Describing a virtual counselor-facilitated LGBTQ+ support group for disordered eating. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
As a director at The Eating Disorder Foundation, I facilitated the recruitment of participants that were involved for the following research:
Brownstone, L. M., Kelly, D. A., Maloul, E. K., Dinneen, J. L., Palazzolo, L. A., Raque, T. L., & Greene, A. K. (2022). “It’s just not comfortable to exist in a body”: Transgender/gender nonbinary individuals’ experiences of body and eating distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 9, 434-445. 10.1037/sgd0000519
(2016) Undergraduate Presenter at Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Nutrition, The Medicine of Our Future, Sabrina M. Scanga, Josias Chavez, Luke Riley, & Megan Richmond, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Faculty Sponsor: Travis Heath
Teaching Experience:
Certified Colorado Substitute for K-12 - Authorization # 24427543
Developed and presented eating disorder education from 5th grade through higher education, and professionals including school nurses, school counselors, staff and admin
Leadership:
Member Psi Chi Honors and National Society of Leadership & Success
Vice President of Clinical Counseling Club for 2 years in Undergraduate Program at MSU
Locations:
390 Interlocken Crescent, Suite 350, Broomfield, CO 80021
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