Sarah McKelvey, MA, LPC
Lead Psychotherapist & Director
Sarah is an empathic and energetic psychotherapist blending formal training in classic therapeutic modalities with philosophy, spiritual teachings, and original insights from her own spiritual practice as a contemplative cyclist. Her clinical experience, desire to understand and work with human nature, and passion for life and this work, combines into a unique approach to psychotherapy, emotional health, and spiritual evolution.
Drawing from the humanistic-existential tradition that empowers us to courageously make choices rather than remain passive, inauthentic, or driven by our conditioning, the mindfulness meditation tradition that helps us stay centered, grounded, and present-minded, in touch with ourselves, self-regulated and self-accepting, and the Jungian and psychoanalytic traditions which offer profound analyses of the depths of the mind, the possibilities of our life's unfolding, and the troubles we get into with our defenses, complexes, issues, and hang-ups, Sarah shows up to the therapeutic hour ready for insight, connection, and powerful self-understanding that allows change to occur.
Learn more about working 1:1 with Sarah and Sarah's counseling approach here.
Sarah received her master's degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education at the University of Colorado Denver in 2010. Her previous clinical experience includes an internship at the University of Colorado's Student & Community Counseling Center, where she focused on grief and loss counseling after pursuing advanced coursework in this area. She has operated a private practice out of her Centennial office for over a decade, obtaining licensure in 2013, and forming Center for Higher Consciousness in 2018.
Drawing from the humanistic-existential tradition that empowers us to courageously make choices rather than remain passive, inauthentic, or driven by our conditioning, the mindfulness meditation tradition that helps us stay centered, grounded, and present-minded, in touch with ourselves, self-regulated and self-accepting, and the Jungian and psychoanalytic traditions which offer profound analyses of the depths of the mind, the possibilities of our life's unfolding, and the troubles we get into with our defenses, complexes, issues, and hang-ups, Sarah shows up to the therapeutic hour ready for insight, connection, and powerful self-understanding that allows change to occur.
Learn more about working 1:1 with Sarah and Sarah's counseling approach here.
Sarah received her master's degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education at the University of Colorado Denver in 2010. Her previous clinical experience includes an internship at the University of Colorado's Student & Community Counseling Center, where she focused on grief and loss counseling after pursuing advanced coursework in this area. She has operated a private practice out of her Centennial office for over a decade, obtaining licensure in 2013, and forming Center for Higher Consciousness in 2018.
Brian Thomas, MA, LPCC
Extern Counselor
Brian believes that that the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one built on trust, empathy, and an understanding of the client’s goals. He believes that everyone has the power within themselves to discover and become the person they are truly meant to be. Brian gravitates towards a person-centered, existential-humanistic approach and works to help his clients reignite their internal flame, reconnect with their most authentic self, find balance in their lives, and discover their higher purpose and calling.
Brian specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Areas of focus include improving communication skills and conflict resolution, deepened understanding of emotions and their functions and purpose, increased distress tolerance, mindfulness, values and personal strengths discovery and development, working with feelings of anxiety and depression, and an improved relationship with self and others. He specializes in both individual and group counseling.
Brian holds a B.A. in Music Performance from Alma College as well as an M.A. in Special Education from the University of Colorado Denver and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University.
Brian specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Areas of focus include improving communication skills and conflict resolution, deepened understanding of emotions and their functions and purpose, increased distress tolerance, mindfulness, values and personal strengths discovery and development, working with feelings of anxiety and depression, and an improved relationship with self and others. He specializes in both individual and group counseling.
Brian holds a B.A. in Music Performance from Alma College as well as an M.A. in Special Education from the University of Colorado Denver and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University.
Melanie Hanson, MEd, LPCC
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Melanie is an enthusiastic counselor who loves to help people rewrite their story. Striving to guide people in becoming experts in their own lives and embracing their personal story, Melanie enjoys helping people understand themselves through symbols, themes, and common narratives. She brings creativity to session and encourages uninhibited expression.
She eclectically blends multiple therapeutic modalities, utilizing a collaborative, person-centered approach to encourage acceptance and self-esteem, believing in the power of unconditional positive regard and the creation a non-judgmental space. She utilizes an existential-humanistic approach to help challenge narratives, address common themes, and create a life of passion and purpose. And she employs Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in session to teach valuable skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. She has experience with the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities and strives to be an identity-affirming, culturally-competent therapist. Melanie shows up to session ready to understand and help clients make lasting positive changes.
Melanie has a Bachelor’s in English Literature with an emphasis on creative writing and a minor in Studio Art. She first entered the professional world through library services and recognizes the importance of information and community. After getting her Masters of Education in Counseling and Human Development, Melanie worked for a private practice that connected with a LGBTQIA+ non-profit to offer sliding scale services to the local community. Melanie has also recently worked in community mental health, participating in a virtual drop-in clinic that offered wrap-around services. She has a certificate in Substance Abuse and works under a harm-reduction model as well as CAMS training. Melanie currently has her LPCC.
She eclectically blends multiple therapeutic modalities, utilizing a collaborative, person-centered approach to encourage acceptance and self-esteem, believing in the power of unconditional positive regard and the creation a non-judgmental space. She utilizes an existential-humanistic approach to help challenge narratives, address common themes, and create a life of passion and purpose. And she employs Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in session to teach valuable skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. She has experience with the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities and strives to be an identity-affirming, culturally-competent therapist. Melanie shows up to session ready to understand and help clients make lasting positive changes.
Melanie has a Bachelor’s in English Literature with an emphasis on creative writing and a minor in Studio Art. She first entered the professional world through library services and recognizes the importance of information and community. After getting her Masters of Education in Counseling and Human Development, Melanie worked for a private practice that connected with a LGBTQIA+ non-profit to offer sliding scale services to the local community. Melanie has also recently worked in community mental health, participating in a virtual drop-in clinic that offered wrap-around services. She has a certificate in Substance Abuse and works under a harm-reduction model as well as CAMS training. Melanie currently has her LPCC.
Meg Kies, MA, LPCC
Extern Counselor * Virtual Clinician
Meg believes everybody already has the tools they need to be their best Self. Her therapeutic approach is about creating a relationship where she can mirror your innate wisdom which stress and trauma has obscured. Fostering lasting change through this empowerment and imparting strength and awareness to deepen personal growth, Meg helps her clients face challenges on the track toward Wholeness.
Meg blends a model of evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with nontraditional spiritual knowledge and practices. Through deep listening, compassion, present-moment focus, and somatic guidance, Meg offers support unique to the individual. She specializes in, and has special attunement to, women, LGBTQ+, sexuality, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), and those with chronic pain, illness, or health concerns. She utilizes a humanistic, client-centered approach which combines psycho-education, spirituality, and empathetic communication bringing knowledge and training from modalities such as Gestalt psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Meg holds a BA in History, Classical Humanities, with a minor in European Studies from the University of Wisconsin. She also studied at Naropa University in Boulder, CO, where she achieved a Master’s of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Contemplative Religions. She rounded out her education by building off her previous studies with a second Master’s degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. Meg is a Naropa-certified Mindfulness Instructor, is currently faculty at the university, and has her LPCC.
Meg blends a model of evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with nontraditional spiritual knowledge and practices. Through deep listening, compassion, present-moment focus, and somatic guidance, Meg offers support unique to the individual. She specializes in, and has special attunement to, women, LGBTQ+, sexuality, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), and those with chronic pain, illness, or health concerns. She utilizes a humanistic, client-centered approach which combines psycho-education, spirituality, and empathetic communication bringing knowledge and training from modalities such as Gestalt psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Meg holds a BA in History, Classical Humanities, with a minor in European Studies from the University of Wisconsin. She also studied at Naropa University in Boulder, CO, where she achieved a Master’s of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Contemplative Religions. She rounded out her education by building off her previous studies with a second Master’s degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. Meg is a Naropa-certified Mindfulness Instructor, is currently faculty at the university, and has her LPCC.
Emir Karaketir, MA, LPCC
Extern Counselor
“The unexamined life is not worth living": this famous dictum of Socrates is one which guides Emir's approach to therapy.
Emir is passionate about the human condition and the challenges we face in confronting it. Emir hopes to examine your life alongside you in a collaborative process which cultivates perspective, resilience, and positive coping methods. With skills and knowledge in both philosophy and psychotherapy, Emir offers a unique approach to those dealing with things like trauma, depression, anxiety, and other life stressors. Emir has a history of working at an integrated care facility and has seen clients from all walks of life. Emir is oriented by an existential-humanistic approach, drawing inspirations from all sorts of philosophy. Emir is eager to hear your story and see if we can do what seems impossible: change the past (by changing our perspective on it) and cultivate a stronger awareness of freedom, responsibility, and the courage to take on the unknown that is the future.
Emir is passionate about the human condition and the challenges we face in confronting it. Emir hopes to examine your life alongside you in a collaborative process which cultivates perspective, resilience, and positive coping methods. With skills and knowledge in both philosophy and psychotherapy, Emir offers a unique approach to those dealing with things like trauma, depression, anxiety, and other life stressors. Emir has a history of working at an integrated care facility and has seen clients from all walks of life. Emir is oriented by an existential-humanistic approach, drawing inspirations from all sorts of philosophy. Emir is eager to hear your story and see if we can do what seems impossible: change the past (by changing our perspective on it) and cultivate a stronger awareness of freedom, responsibility, and the courage to take on the unknown that is the future.
