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CO Therapist
Licensed in: CO
License: LPC
Jennifer Valenzuela-Sliger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Jennifer graduated with her undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. Jennifer obtained her counseling degree from Adams State University in 2017. Jennifer brings 12 years of experience working with adolescents and families to the Better Lives Building Tribes community. She is eclectic in that she uses client-centered approaches to meet her client’s needs. She is proficient in motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices, but she also knows that clients are their own best asset. Jennifer is bilingual and thrives in her ability to provide services to clients of all different backgrounds.
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CO Therapist
Licensed in: CO
License: LPC
Kaite is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of CO. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2018, and went on to complete her Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling and transpersonal art therapy. With over six years of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations, Kaite is most intrigued by helping clients navigate the complexity of their relationships, in hopes that they can heal themselves through a better understanding of this intersection. Kaite believes in developing the therapeutic relationship as the catalyst to real change. She provides compassionate, trauma-informed care to her clients. She believes in a client-centered approach, where the client is the expert of their own experiences and their future goals and objectives. Kaite acts as the facilitator as her clients show her what is most valuable for them. If so desired, Kaite’s expertise in art therapy can encourage more holistic, organic, and creative aspects of mental health.
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Our Team
CO Therapist
Licensed in: CO
License: LPCC
Kiana Dearborn is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in the state of CO. She has 6 years of experience helping people navigate complicated life challenges that make them feel stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood. Whether people are navigating conflict, communication struggles, major life transitions, or a desire to deepen their connection, Kiana is here to help. Kiana likes to create a safe and supportive space where both individuals and couples can feel heard, understood, and valued. Her approach is relational and collaborative—focusing on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and fostering deeper emotional connection. She integrates holistic and evidence-based methods tailored to specific relationship and individual needs. She believes every relationship has inherent strengths, and she also believes that everyone can work toward growth, healing, and lasting change.
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CO Therapist
Licensed in: CO
License: LPC
Patti is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of CO. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois and later went on to earn a Master of Arts in counseling from Adam’s State University in 2018. For the last five years, Patti has worked in the academic setting, providing mental health support to students, staff and families. Prior to her time in education, Patti worked in community mental health, helping clients transition between different levels of care for varying symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, resulting from traumatic experiences (as a child or more recently), addiction, abuse, or regular relational conflict. Patti places a large emphasis on the community that we surround ourselves by. Patti utilizes multiple modalities for providing therapy, depending on the needs of the client. She provides a trauma-informed space that is safe, non-judgmental, and accepting to explore deep thoughts and emotions. Patti believes that life will always provide us with difficult times, things to get through, and struggles from which to grow. These are experiences we get simply for being human. However, just because pain is to be expected does not mean we have to suffer alone. Patti works to find the source of the issue, create new skills and ways of thinking, and find healing and personal growth in the struggle.
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CO Therapist
Licensed in: CO
License: LPC
Samuel Bierbrauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Colorado. Samuel graduated from Colorado Mesa University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and went on to complete his master’s degree in in mental health counseling at Arizona State University. In 2017, he received his Ph.D. in counselor education from the University of Central Florida. Samuel has a diverse range of clinical experience in working with individuals, couples, and families who struggle with various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and addictions. Samuel takes a client-centered approach to counseling in that he collaboratively works with clients to not only better understand themselves but assist clients on their journey towards a more fulfilling, values-driven life. By utilizing mindfulness-based techniques, Samuel invites his clients to actively engage in the counseling process to achieve their goals of living a life filled with purpose and passion.
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CO Therapist
Licensed in: CO
License: LPCC
Tara is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in the state of CO. She completed her undergraduate psychological studies in 2018 and completed her masters in contemplative psychology and Buddhist psychology in 2022. During her academic endeavors, Tara worked as a mentor, role model, and a facilitator for youth. She was able to facilitate guided meditations, yoga, creative arts, gardening, and help cultivate a passion for music. Her work with adults has largely focused on trauma, not only how to approach the trauma itself, but also how to navigate the side effects of trauma. Tara’s therapeutic modality is trauma-informed, client-focused, and strengths-based. Tara considers herself to be a LGBTQIA+ ally and welcomes clients of a diverse background
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