Kat is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado with a master’s degree in counseling & psychological services from Saint Mary’s University (2014) and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Luther College (2011). Kat has over twelve years’ experience in the fields of mental health & social work and specializes in the treatment of individuals and families impacted by developmental trauma, PTSD, and substance use. Kat’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centered philosophies, and she enjoys collaborating with her teammates to create opportunities for healing and posttraumatic growth. Kat is trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback and Physiological Regulation, Family Systems Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy, and integrates various evidence-based practices into her work with clients. Throughout her career, Kat has been dedicated to bringing essential mental health and recovery services to underserved populations, especially in Colorado’s more rural communities. Kat is originally from the Midwest, and her avid love of the outdoors led her to move to Colorado after graduate school in 2014.

Steve Walls graduated from Adams State in 2009 with a masters in community counseling. His areas of expertise include individual and couples counseling, certified clinical trauma expert, PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, and EMDR I and II. Steve has been a Colorado resident for over 32 years. He enjoys hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Life is full of challenges, and it can be messy and unpredictable; however, learning ways to silence our inner critic and reframe our thoughts can help clear a new path for self-compassion and personal growth. Jamalynn’s personal story and passion for helping others in their personal recovery story was a driving force in her decision to join the treatment team at the Foundry, Steamboat Springs; she encourages clients to discover their core strengths and assists with teaching coping strategies for life challenges. Jamalynn knows that gaining clarity and understanding is crucial to achieving success and producing desired outcomes. She is a firm believer that the principles and values we declare as most important for ourselves should be the ones most easily seen by those closest to us. How we live at home is who we are. It is in that spirit she brings all she is to those she is privileged to serve. Jamalynn has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Colorado Christian University. Jamalynn utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. She incorporates strengths-based, solution-focused, mindfulness, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral therapy perspectives to initiate change in a positive and empathetic way. Professional Affiliations American Counseling Association (ACA); Colorado Counseling Association (CCA); American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)

Annie earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from The Colorado College and her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from University of Colorado Denver. She is a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Annie grew up in Southern California and began her career in counseling as a high school counselor in Colorado Springs. She believes in the power of the family system and her work is driven by the understanding that the degree of appropriate support our participants receive from family and friends is foundational to their success. Annie has lived in Steamboat since 2014 and she considers herself lucky for having three generations of her own family living in town. In her free time you will find her with her family, at the gym, on the lake (summer) or the slopes (winter).

Originating from Georgia where she received a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brittney relocated to Colorado to begin her professional journey in the field of Mental Health. For 3 years she worked in Outpatient Community Mental Health where she offered Trauma Informed Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders) treatment for rural Colorado clients. After a year of work with dual diagnoses, she decided to pursue her License in Addictions Counseling. This certification paired with her Marriage and Family Therapy background inspires her systemic view of Trauma Informed Addictions Treatment. She continued her pursuit of professional development by becoming a Licensed Addictions Therapist in the state of Wyoming. Believing that our lives are parts of a whole allows space for her to truly take the client’s background (biological, social, and psychological aspects) into consideration in their treatment process. Her background in Mental Health and Addictions Crisis work gives her the ability to meet people where they are in their process of recovery while also encouraging them to get to where they want to be. Brittney was drawn to Foundry because of their innovative drive to provide Trauma Informed Addictions Treatment through various forms of therapy. The Foundry’s ability to provide variety in treatment, supports opportunities to make genuine connections with clients on their specific paths to recovery. When not working with clients to meet their goals she can be found exploring the history and natural beauty of Colorado and/or embracing her creative side by making jewelry or cooking.

Sydney is an Outpatient Therapist at Foundry. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and her master’s degree from the University of Denver in Social Work. She is a Licensed Social Worker through the state of Colorado, as well as Provisional Clinical Social Worker in Wyoming. Prior to Foundry, Sydney was a Licensed Massage Therapist at a top therapeutic spa in Sedona, AZ. She takes a mind-body approach to therapy, seeking to bring awareness to both the physical body and the emotional body to support holistic and optimal recovery. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, exercising, and gardening.

Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate with a passion for working in addictions. She is committed to helping support other individuals as they learn to navigate and sustain their recovery. Stephanie is a person-centered, trauma-informed clinician who has worked in community mental health for the past six years in various roles. She integrates narrative, cognitive-behavioral, holistic and solutions-focused approaches as a counselor. She graduated from Adams State University with her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 and is actively pursuing Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys reading non-fiction novels and spending time outdoors. Stephanie grew up in California and Colorado and now lives in the Denver Metro area, providing outpatient clinical support services, such as group and individual counseling. She is very excited to join the team at Foundry and work with the incredible community here.

Alyssa is an outpatient therapist with Foundry/Chrysalis who recently graduated from the University of Denver with her master’s degree in counseling psychology. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and is working towards full LPC licensure. Alyssa believes that recovery is a community-based process, emphasizing the healing qualities of connection to others while in recovery from addiction. She utilizes person-centered, trauma-informed treatment approaches, combining methods from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Alyssa has a background in working with trauma, intimate partner violence, and substance use. Alyssa is passionate about the destigmatization of addiction and mental health and is an advocate for change within the systems that our clients navigate. Originally from Quincy, IL, Alyssa is still exploring the Denver area and loves to discover all the beautiful nature that the area has to offer. In her free time, she collects and cares for many houseplants and loves going to live music.

Jolene graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021. She is an EMDR-trained therapist specializing in trauma. Jolene does individual therapy, treating depression, anxiety, and panic. Jolene was born and raised in Craig. She enjoys hunting, fishing, and competitive billiards.

Janna started her journey with Foundry three years ago as a behavioral health technician. After finding out how much she enjoyed the field of addiction she acquired her CAT and transitioned to the residential clinical counselor role. Shortly after she started at Foundry she fell in love with the family program and having the opportunity to work with both clients and the families. She has recently gone back to school to obtain her CAS and LMFT while also accepting the role of family coach. You can usually find her paddle boarding, hiking any trail she can find, and traveling to new places as much as possible with her significant other and two pups!

Jeanne earned her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University in Human Development and Family Studies as she came from a traumatic upbringing, left it behind, and embarked on a journey of self-exploration. After spending time in Breckenridge working for Summit County Probation as an office assistant, she moved to Denver to expand her opportunities. Her time as a Case Manager provided her invaluable experience and she earned her Certified Addiction Counseling credential. Jeanne went on to be an Addiction Counselor as well as a Social Caseworker. It was in these roles that she realized her passion for providing treatment to individuals with substance use disorders. Throughout her 23 years in the field, Jeanne has also worked on an outpatient team running an intensive outpatient program for individuals with co-occurring disorders. In 2021 Jeanne returned to school to pursue her master’s degree in Addiction Counseling which she earned in 2023 from Liberty University. After completing her internship, Jeanne became a Licensed Addiction Counselor in January of 2023. She is enthusiastic about providing trauma informed care and is attracted to Foundry’s wellness focus, quality of care, trauma integrated approach and focus on the latest research. Jeanne is eclectic but at her core she is a humanist, is client-centered and believes in empathy, compassion, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. She is open, honest, and humble and believes in judgment-free zones and safe spaces for clients to thrive and fall apart if necessary so they can be built back up. She is passionate about destigmatizing addiction one person at a time. Jeanne enjoys travel, yoga, animals, and laughter and absolutely adores her kitties, Sammie and Gizmo, aka GiGi.