WHO WE ARE

Our group practice consists of mental health providers dedicated to serving families of young children.

We are a training program and work collaboratively as a team. Staff and interns receive regular supervision and training, and clients benefit from the collective wisdom of all of our team members.

MARY BETH SWANSON, LCSW

she/her

Therapist

I have been in the human services field since completing my Masters of Social Work from University of Denver in 1996. While I have worked in a number of different settings and agencies, I have always come back to my love of children and my passion for helping them become their best selves.

I specialize in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, which includes lots of social and emotional development and support, as well as coaching for parents and caregivers. I utilize play therapy as the primary tool for connecting with children and allowing them an avenue to express themselves. I am also trained in EMDR with additional training on healing early developmental trauma for children.

Specialties/services:

Early childhood
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Individual and dyadic play therapy
EMDR
Parent support
Maternal substance abuse disorders

AMY TUTTLE, LCSW

Therapist

I received my graduate degree in social work from Colorado State University. My social work background offers me a broad perspective of the concerns that clients bring to therapy and an appreciation for how these concerns are impacted on individual, family, community, and societal levels. I combine a variety of theories and perspectives to best support the unique goals of each client, including trauma-informed therapy and mindfulness.

Reaching out for support takes courage and vulnerability, and I feel privileged to work alongside each client I meet. I believe that supporting clients always begins by building a safe, respectful, and genuinely caring relationship. From this foundation, we can work together to build upon clients’ strengths and work towards meaningful change.

Specialties/Services:

Individual adult
Adolescents and teens (11yrs+)
Trauma-informed care
Mindfulness
Narrative therapy
Art therapy

MATT SCHLICK, MA, LPC

Therapist

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I completed my degree at Naropa University, receiving a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Transpersonal Art Therapy. My experience during and after this time has primarily been with infants to 6 year olds, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

In the therapy room I do my best to connect with others through laughter and light-heartedness, while also holding a safe and nurturing space for the parts in each of us that are experiencing pain, anger, sadness, anxiety, and all those complicated bits. I always want to help my clients feel seen and cared for just as they are.

Having worked as a preschool teacher and in therapeutic treatment centers with people experiencing huge amounts of distress, I have a deep understanding that life can feel judgemental, chaotic, and out of control. Due to this, I have learned to gather and implement a variety of tools that shift the script to encompass a greater sense of ease, connection, and confidence. I hope to work together with you to help bring the reminder that you're not alone, and that life can feel different.

Specialities/Services:

Early Childhood
Individual adult
Play therapy
Art therapy
Trauma-informed care
Parent support
LGBTQIA+

EMILY BARFUSS EGBERT, SWC

she/her

Therapist

I received my graduate degree in social work from Colorado State University. My training and work experience have centered on perinatal mental health, early childhood mental health, parent-child attachment, and supporting families affected by incarceration. I am passionate about using holistic and person-centered techniques to ensure that what is done in therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to your needs.

Parenting is vulnerable, tiring, and rewarding. I will honor and respect your family values and build upon the strength you and your family already possess. I believe every parent, child, and family deserve healing and joy. I look forward to learning and growing with you!

Specialties/Services:
• Individual adult
• Early Childhood Play Therapy
• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

• Incarceration Support

RUTH KRUG, LCSW

Therapist

I am a licensed clinical social worker. I received my graduate degree from Colorado State University. I have training with the Colorado Association of Infant Mental Health and have a pediatric and adult medical social work background. I have additional training in trauma sensitive yoga and am a certified trauma informed yoga therapist (RYT-500) and have training as a death doula.

I specialize in using yoga therapy in sessions, a holistic and body-centered approach to healing, that incorporates using gentle movement, breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques. I believe that a body centered approach is one in which can be the most powerful and transformative experience in a therapeutic setting. In sessions you will gain resiliency through holistic, somatic tools that can transform your life and can be used for parents, mothers, caregivers and children. I believe everyone deserves to heal, to feel whole and embodied.

Specialties/Services:

Adolescents, teens and individual adult (11yrs+)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Chronic pain
Grief, bereavement and loss
Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy and Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Medical Care Coordination

MADDIE DARNELL, MSSW, SWC

Therapist & Chief Operating Officer

I received my undergraduate degree in Marriage and Family Studies in 2019. I received my graduate degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in Social Work with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice and a certification in trauma in 2023. I’ve dedicated the majority of my career thus far, to working with traumatized children, families, and caregivers. Additionally, I hold experience in various medical settings and crisis work. Though healing is a serious and thoughtful process, when appropriate I strive to bring gentle humor into my work.

I am a firm believer in catering therapy to fit an individual client's needs. Whether that is gaining insight, processing emotions/traumas, shifting thought processes, etc. I strive to be strengths-based and solution-focused. When working with adults, my goal is to help you find compassion for yourself and accept where you are in your journey. As well as where you would like to be. I utilize methods from Dr. John Gottman’s research when working with couples, and am certified to teach the “Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” and the “Bringing Baby Home” workshops. I am certified to conduct the Crowell Parent-Child Interactional assessments and Working Model of the Child interview for parents/caregivers.

When working with children, my focus is on creating a safe space for them to express their emotions. Whether that is through play or talk, etc. I believe in partnering with parents and caregivers, utilizing a child-centered approach. I truly feel it’s a privilege to be a part of an individual's journey and look forward to working towards healing and wellness with you!

Specialties/services:

Trauma-informed care/practice
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT)
Abuse, neglect, divorce
Incarceration support
Couple and relationship issues
Circle of Security Parenting
Parent coaching and education

ANDREA JOYCE, LPCC

she/her

Therapist & Referral Coordinator

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I received my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2023. Before joining the Willow Collective team, I taught in early childhood and elementary education. My experience as an educator helped me realize the importance of prioritizing mental health needs in children and adults.

I work closely with clients to create a therapeutic relationship that reflects empathy, trust, and respect. I believe individuality should be honored, so I utilize a variety of counseling theories and techniques to meet the diverse needs of clients, including person-centered therapy, trauma-informed therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I hope to make therapy a collaborative and worthwhile experience for the client to recognize their strengths and ability to achieve their goals.

Specialties/Services:

Early Childhood
Individual and dyadic play-based therapy
Art therapy
Individual adult therapy
Caregiver support
LGBTQIA+

AYLA WOODWARD

she/her

Care Coordinator

I received my undergraduate degree from Naropa University in contemplative psychology and art therapy. I am currently in the process of earning my graduate degree, also from Naropa University in transpersonal counseling psychology. I’ve worked with children and their families for years across a range of settings. During my undergraduate education, I worked with a therapist writing evaluations for family immigration court. I interned with a therapist seeing clients ages 5 years through 65 years for art based, play, and equine assisted psychotherapies. I studied early childhood education and development and trained as a birth doula.

I believe that a therapist’s role is both as a warm presence and sounding board to help clients create a safe space and understand their experiences more fully. The foundation of good therapy comes from the quality of the relationship. My focus is on meeting each client where they are and becoming a collaborative partner in their healing. I strive to help each client see their basic goodness and develop compassion for themselves.

Specialties/Services:

Individual adult
Parent support and education
Prenatal/Postpartum
Trauma-informed mindfulness
Art therapy
Early childhood
Care coordination

SAMANTHA DAYAK, MSW, SWC

Therapist

I am currently in the process of completing my Master's in Social Work degree from Colorado State University. Prior to this, I received my undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have worked in the human services field for 5 years, specializing in Early Childhood Mental Health. I am well experienced working with children ages 0-5 in foster care, foster families and biological parents. I have found my passion in working with young children and caregivers to create healthy bonds by creating a safe and inclusive environment while prioritizing the child and caregivers’ needs.

I utilize client centered and child directed play therapy to lead my practice. My values lay in creating authentic relationships and creating spaces where people are welcomed and able to collaborate and learn from one another.

Specialties/services

Early childhood
Individual adult
Play therapy
Parent support
Care coordination
Incarceration support

BRITNEY HAAPANEN

Intern

I am in the process of completing my Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
from Colorado State University. Since graduating from the University of California, Davis in 2013
with B.A.s in Psychology and Music, I have worked to support children and families in various
capacities, including as an early childhood educator. As a systems therapist, I believe that no
individual, be it child or adult, exists in a vacuum, and I work collaboratively with my clients on
the concerns they bring to therapy within the context of their relationships and the systems
they exist within.

For my child clients, I believe in a child-centered and child-directed approach, with play-based
therapy and caregiver-child attachment at the center.

My therapeutic approach encompasses a variety of theories and perspectives to meet my
client’s where they are, and best meet their individual, family, or couple goals. I believe that
building a safe, trusting relationship is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship, and lead
with that in mind with all of my clients.

Specialties/services

Trauma-informed care
Early childhood
Individual and dyadic play-based therapy
Caregiver support & education
Couple and relationship issues
LGBTQIA+
Care coordination