Adeline Burkett has over seven years of therapeutic experience working with clients from various backgrounds and in multiple settings, including in-patient and outpatient programs. Adeline comes to Chrysalis with experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have, or are experiencing, challenges in meeting their life goals, whatever those may be. She specializes in…

Valerie proudly hails from Akron, Ohio. She attended Ohio State University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She received her Master’s in Social Work with a specialization in School Social Work and her Bachelor’s in Social Work with a minor in Creative Writing. Valerie is trained in EMDR, and is a certified Ruling Our…

Amy grew up in Northwest Montana before embarking on a journey to explore different parts of the country, pursue higher education, and start a family. She returned home to her roots to raise her four children in the same beautiful outdoor setting where she was raised. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a…

Ruth Richards-Schlarman, LCPC, has been a therapist for nearly thirty years, with much of that time being spent in private practice.  Ruth has specialized in working with children, adolescents and families who have experienced trauma but works with clients with a wide variety of goals.   Ruth spent many years teaching college level students pursuing careers in the counseling field and…

Stacey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Mississippi College and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has worked as the Director of Social Services for Vicksburg Medical Center, served as a college professor, and operated a psychotherapeutic private practice. She has worked with youth,…

Marissa Albat is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in Child and Adolescent Trauma. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Master’s in Social Work, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a minor in Sociology. For the past decade, Marissa has dedicated her career to working with youth and their families. Prior to joining…

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…

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…