Ellen is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and accepting space for her clients, believing that all people deserve to be understood holistically. She is aware of the social backgrounds and contexts of her clients, learning about how each client brings different experiences and expectations with them into counseling. Ellen is dedicated to honoring clients’…

Marissa Albat is a Licensed Clinical Social worker certified in child and adolescent trauma. She earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Wyoming where she also attained a bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She has worked with youth and their families for the ten years. Prior to Chrysalis Marissa…

Bridjett likes to think she was raised by Montana. Growing up in a small town in the northwest corner with mountains, lakes, and rivers nearby shaped Bridjett’s inner landscape and taught her the healing power of nature. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Montana State University in 2016 and went on to…

Briar began her journey with the therapeutic process early in life. This positive experience presented itself as a passion, and led her to double major in Psychology and Studio Art at Santa Clara University. It was here she discovered the therapeutic power of art, and she continued her education to receive her Master’s in Clinical…

Brie is passionate about utilizing a client-centered approach in order to build a strong therapeutic alliance with clients, as well as giving clients a voice in setting goals and growth for themselves. Brie received her Masters Degree in Education from Temple University, in Philadelphia, PA. Brie came to Chrysalis from Oregon, where she gained experience working with…

Anne is licensed social worker with years of experience in the clinical treatment of adolescents and their families. She spent four years working with transitional youth in a crisis shelter setting, three years working in wilderness therapy, and one year in inpatient psychiatric care before joining our team in 2018. She is a passionate outdoors…

MSW, SWLC Alex received her Masters in Social Work from Boston University and her undergraduate degree in Feminist Studies from University of California.  She has also acted as a certified advocate for domestic violence survivors for well over a decade.  In all of her clinical work and in her relationships, Alex is constantly asking how…

LCPC, CTRS, EMDR Trained Emily Thelen is the therapist for Milestones, our transition house. She received her Masters at Naropa University in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Wilderness Therapy. Emily has worked in the therapeutic wilderness and transitional care industry since 2006 with adolescent men, women, families, and young adults. She graduated from…