Meet Our Team

As the founder and CEO of Equinox, Mary brings extensive insight, knowledge and experience with each of the various levels of treatment care available to parents seeking help for the complex mental health challenges their children are facing. More than 30 years of experience in the mental health field has led her to examine the treatment path that not only separates youth from their parents and family system but is also so readily recommended by many mental health professionals. Mary cares deeply about young people and their families facing complex mental health challenges and has dedicated herself to ensuring youth in need of intensive treatment experience safety, kindness, and compassion by a clinical team and system of care that delivers results.

Mary has become a prominent voice within the professional treatment community on the importance of parent and family involvement in the treatment process.  Her work centers on helping parents achieve a deep understanding that families that grow, learn and change together, heal together.   As a result, she has ensured that youth and their parents have another option; no longer do families have to move from provider to provider, be separated by treatment in wilderness or residential settings, or be in and out of psychiatric hospital settings to get the help they are seeking. In 2009, after 22 years in the mental health networks of Colorado, Nevada, and North Carolina, Mary developed an out-patient intensive level of care that combines the best of residential treatment, wilderness therapy and hospital settings to help keep youth and families together on the path towards healing. 

Additionally, Mary is the co-founder of the Parent Leadership Academy which is an integrated component of the Equinox program.  The Parent Leadership Academy has helped thousands of parents learn to parent with confidence, love, warmth, and compassion, while at the same time holding important boundaries necessary to improve their child’s functioning.  The Parent Leadership Academy teaches parents that alignment with family values and parenting a child with complex mental, emotional and behavioral health issues no longer are mutually exclusive of one another. 

Mary received her bachelor’s degree in business management and therapeutic recreation from Mesa State College and attended the University of Northern Colorado and Lesley College for master’s coursework in clinical psychology. She has over 30 years of experience in developing and delivering programs to youth and families struggling with complex mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges. With skillful expertise, Mary has developed specialized programming for youth who often present with combined complexities of anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, and executive functioning disorder.  This programming deals with the reality that these complexities create significant difficulty across a broad spectrum in their lives, parent relationships and overall functioning.  Utilizing her extensive background in developing and running residential treatment and wilderness therapy programs, she has successfully implemented intensive programming that allows these youth to remain in their home environment. 

Mary is a national trainer, speaker and clinical program evaluator. She speaks and trains on topics that include the following: Sexual Safety for Children; Developing Competent, Confident Children; How to Raise Responsible Teens; The Dangers of Using Rewards and Consequence Behavior Modification Systems. Additionally, Mary has been featured on the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and ABC’s Nightline for her work with military youth and families experiencing significant challenges as a result of their parent’s multiple military deployments

As managing partner and Chief Clinical Officer, Eileen provides oversight of all clinical/program services and processes, ensuring the highest standard of care is utilized to attain sustainable client outcomes.  She believes that each family comes to Equinox with their own story to tell, unique strengths and complex challenges, that deserve a compassionate and skilled approach to their clinical care. As CCO, Eileen oversees a system of care focused on integrating all aspects of Equinox therapeutic programming into the client's home, community, and day-to-day relationships. Most importantly, each professional interaction, clinical intervention, and treatment decision occurs with integrity and from evidence-based practice.

Eileen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She then received a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology, with specialization in marriage, family, and child counseling from Pepperdine University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Colorado and California, and has provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, high-risk adolescents, and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder for the past 30 years.

Eileen worked as a family therapist with family systems impacted by trauma, behavioral disorders, mental health issues, and chronic stressors that significantly disrupted family relationships. As a Parent Coach with Equinox, Eileen utilizes her skills and knowledge of complex family systems to work closely with parents who have faced unpredictable and difficult challenges raising adolescents and helping their young adults launch into independence.  Eileen teaches parents that they are an essential catalyst for the change they are wanting to see in their family, and even more importantly she provides the necessary guidance to get there. Parent Leadership Principles integrated within the Equinox System of Care is a sequenced learning method that develops skills for effective parent leadership while enhancing the connection between the parent(s)/child that is commonly disrupted as a result of the chronic distress.  

Eileen’s expertise includes guiding parents of young adults to effectively support the transition to independent living despite existing challenges that contribute to a failure to launch.  She understands the unique dynamics that exist in this stage of development within the parent/child relationship and common barriers that impact our young adults in this process.  She enjoys both the individual coaching process and the weekly parent group that combines psycho-education and therapeutic support. 

Eileen loves traveling with her husband and teenage son, has three beloved dogs, and relaxes through gardening, time outdoors, and cooking.

Tim is a Partner and the System of Care Officer at Equinox.   Working in this role is a natural fit for Tim after spending 25 years working in a variety of environments with an array of populations and families. He is passionate about the seamless integration of clinical, milieu, community, wilderness and parent coaching to produce the results families need and deserve.

Tim grew up in Western New York and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Niagara University. His passion for the outdoors brought him to Colorado in 1996 and he’s been combining the outdoors and behavioral healthcare ever since. He began his work with at-risk-teens in residential treatment and leading wilderness therapy trips as a field guide for 6-years before bridging experiential modalities with therapeutic milieu and community-based treatment in 2002.         

Since the inception of Equinox in 2009, Tim has developed a passion for, as well as an intimate understanding of, the unique system of care that exists at Equinox. His primary role is to ensure that the Equinox treatment teams have the skills, knowledge and operational understanding of how to effectively deliver services under our distinctive system of care. Tim’s expertise in milieu management, combined with his experience guiding the efforts of multi-disciplinary and clinical teams, make him a uniquely qualified leader, mentor and trainer at Equinox.

Tim is also a valued member of the parent coaching team. He has a particular interest in, and talent for, helping parents emerge as nurturing leaders in their family while assisting them in bridging the gaps that often exist in the parent–child relationship. Tim takes a principally based approach to leading his weekly parent coaching workshops as well as providing individual coaching. It’s no surprise that Tim has created Equinox’s “In Home Family Retreats” where he draws heavily from his experiential roots to facilitate a 3-day experience focused heavily on parent leadership in the home.

Tim also overseas all of the adventure and wilderness programming at Equinox and enjoys the training and mentoring aspects of his job. While Tim is growing up a new generation of outdoor behavioral health professionals at Equinox, he still loves his time in the field. Team spends countless hours in the field with his guides and when time allows, he still loves leading groups and families on therapeutic adventures. Tim enjoys the continuing education and maintains professional certifications including American Mountain Guide Association–Certified Single-Pitch Instructor, Association for Challenge Course Technology–Level II facilitator, The Climbing Wall Association-Lead Climbing Wall Instructor, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education–Pro-1; and Wilderness Medicine Institute–Wilderness First Responder.

When not working, Tim enjoys rock and ice climbing, skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking and traveling adventures with his wife, Tanya, in their little camper.

Jennifer has been with Equinox since it was founded in 2009.  She began working in a part-time capacity in accounts receivable and as the company grew, took on more and more responsibilities to include all of HR,  AR and AP.  Jennifer takes great pride in caring for our staff, and minding the “business of the business” so that our outstanding treatment teams can focus on providing excellent care to our families. She believes supporting the life-changing work Equinox Counseling and Wellness Center provides for youth, young adults, and their families is truly an honor.

Prior to coming to Equinox, Jennifer worked in brain injury rehabilitation and coached softball at the private, high school, and collegiate levels. Jennifer continues to coach part-time giving private pitching lessons to Denver area girls ages 9-22.  Her mission to build confidence is always at the heart of her work.

When not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, working on projects around the house, playing guitar and singing, and relaxing in the Colorado mountains or anywhere there is a beach.

Jill comes to Equinox with expansive and diverse experiences, most recently as the National Clinical Outreach Director at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy. Jill’s role there included cultivating relationships nationwide and abroad with professionals in the behavioral health industry.

Other roles positions Jill has held include Regional Vice President for an international health and wellness company, running her own executive coaching business, assisting in creating two charter schools, designing and directing educational and counseling programs for youth, and being a high school teacher and guidance counselor. Additionally, Jill has authored two college-level manuals, "Bridging the Gap for Continued Success" and "Life Skills".

Through these various experiences, Jill has consistently exhibited her love for inspiring people and organizations to define and accomplish their goals. With unwavering alignment with Equinox’s mission and core values, Jill looks forward to sharing her ability to spot needs and gaps, innovate and strategically identify and creatively pursue new growth opportunities for Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center, while expanding on current strategies.

With a BA in Education, an MA in Counseling and as a certified executive coach, Jill has concentrated her personal and professional passions in the areas of leadership, coaching, counseling, education, and business development.

When not working on a creative endeavor, Jill spends her free time enjoying the beautiful landscape of Colorado via hiking, biking, and paddle boarding, as well as socializing with friends in Colorado and across the country.

As Admissions Director at Equinox, Matthew serves clients, parents, and the professionals supporting them in securing the salubrious path forward with unparalleled family-level healing. He believes in our youths’ inherent capacity to thrive when purposefully and strategically held in their highest potential, bolstered by family and community. Over the years, Matthew has supported families in deep, transformational healing through specialized interventions like those integral to Equinox’s approach.

With extensive vocational experience, including home healthcare, crisis work in hospitals, clinical research, residential treatment, hospice, outpatient group therapy, and wilderness therapy, Matthew is passionate about working with people. He brings an intentional, compassionate presence to the therapeutic alliance and admissions process, serving from a belief in the inherent goodness in all people. Matthew values identifying each person’s strengths toward effecting change.

Raised in several parts of the country, including Wyoming, Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio, Matthew was imbued with a passion for all kinds of people. His aspiration to deeper appreciate the diversity of the common human experience called him to serve in the Peace Corps, where he volunteered as a community health educator in Eswatini, Africa. Matthew then returned to the United States to pursue and complete a Master of Social Work from Texas State University and embrace his purpose in counseling. As an MSW, Matthew has worked with all ages across the lifespan, he believes in the essentiality of family, community, and taking time to be present with one another and oneself.

Matthew cultivates personal peace through quietude in nature and enjoys all sorts of recreating outside, chopping wood, discovering new music, reading poetry, and family time. He especially enjoys painting with his sister.

Johnathon, who has 30 years’ experience in operations and sales, has worked in varied organizations from Military level to Fortune 500 corporations in retail. His wide and vast experience has provided him immense leadership skills which allow him to develop operational capabilities and lead high-performing teams. He is always working on finding new ways to help his Associates and Clients grow, his positive attitude and passion to help others makes him a great addition to the Equinox family,

Johnathon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal justice from Upper Iowa University as well as Masters of “Public Administration and Policy from Ashford University. He continues to pursue higher education and is currently working on a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Education from Grand Canyon University.

Johnathon has lived in Colorado since 2013 and enjoys all that it has to offer, prior to retiring in Colorado he has previously spent time in the North Pac West, Washington State, California and Florida while serving in the United states Navy.  When he is not helping to further the mission of Equinox, he can be found spending time with his wife and three children, coaching sports and spending quality time together.

Benjamin joins Equinox with 16 years of dedicated experience to the fields of youth development, family support, and education. He previously worked for Equinox as a Therapeutic Care Specialist which he credits for his philosophy and approach to working in the mental health field with youth. Benjamin's background in therapeutic recreation allows him to blend creativity, play, and purpose. Whether organizing outdoor activities or designing engaging programs, he thrives on promoting holistic well-being.

Benjamin obtained his bachelor’s degree in recreation professions from Metro State University of Denver and his master’s degree in human development and family sciences, from the University of Colorado Denver. Benjamin understands the intricacies of human behavior, growth, and learning. He firmly believes in education’s power to create positive change.

Beyond his professional life, Benjamin is an avid reader. Quality time with loved ones is cherished, and he stays active through outdoor adventures. His favorite travel destinations include the enchanting coastal towns of Portugal and the serene landscapes of Spain and Morocco.

Baylee comes to Equinox with a strong passion for the Mental Health Industry and the desire to help and serve others all while helping to change the lives of families.

Prior to Equinox, Baylee spent the last eight years working in the Healthcare field with a strong background in Nursing. She currently holds an Associates of Applied Science. Baylee comes with experience in diverse healthcare settings including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient surgery and the neuro intensive care unit. The last three years Baylee has transitioned into Healthcare Administration as an Administrative Assistant and found the best of both worlds, being able to help and support her team while still making an impact on patients’ lives.

As a native Houstonian, in her spare time Baylee loves exploring what Houston has to offer. You can find her where the water is, whether that be The Beach or the Pool. But most importantly, you can always find her spending quality time with family and friends.

As Admissions Director at Equinox, Matthew serves clients, parents, and the professionals supporting them in securing the salubrious path forward with unparalleled family-level healing. He believes in our youths’ inherent capacity to thrive when purposefully and strategically held in their highest potential, bolstered by family and community. Over the years, Matthew has supported families in deep, transformational healing through specialized interventions like those integral to Equinox’s approach.

With extensive vocational experience, including home healthcare, crisis work in hospitals, clinical research, residential treatment, hospice, outpatient group therapy, and wilderness therapy, Matthew is passionate about working with people. He brings an intentional, compassionate presence to the therapeutic alliance and admissions process, serving from a belief in the inherent goodness in all people. Matthew values identifying each person’s strengths toward effecting change.

Raised in several parts of the country, including Wyoming, Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio, Matthew was imbued with a passion for all kinds of people. His aspiration to deeper appreciate the diversity of the common human experience called him to serve in the Peace Corps, where he volunteered as a community health educator in Eswatini, Africa. Matthew then returned to the United States to pursue and complete a Master of Social Work from Texas State University and embrace his purpose in counseling. As an MSW, Matthew has worked with all ages across the lifespan, he believes in the essentiality of family, community, and taking time to be present with one another and oneself.

Matthew cultivates personal peace through quietude in nature and enjoys all sorts of recreating outside, chopping wood, discovering new music, reading poetry, and family time. He especially enjoys painting with his sister.

As the founder and CEO of Equinox, Mary brings extensive insight, knowledge and experience with each of the various levels of treatment care available to parents seeking help for the complex mental health challenges their children are facing. More than 30 years of experience in the mental health field has led her to examine the treatment path that not only separates youth from their parents and family system but is also so readily recommended by many mental health professionals. Mary cares deeply about young people and their families facing complex mental health challenges and has dedicated herself to ensuring youth in need of intensive treatment experience safety, kindness, and compassion by a clinical team and system of care that delivers results.

Mary has become a prominent voice within the professional treatment community on the importance of parent and family involvement in the treatment process.  Her work centers on helping parents achieve a deep understanding that families that grow, learn and change together, heal together.   As a result, she has ensured that youth and their parents have another option; no longer do families have to move from provider to provider, be separated by treatment in wilderness or residential settings, or be in and out of psychiatric hospital settings to get the help they are seeking. In 2009, after 22 years in the mental health networks of Colorado, Nevada, and North Carolina, Mary developed an out-patient intensive level of care that combines the best of residential treatment, wilderness therapy and hospital settings to help keep youth and families together on the path towards healing. 

Additionally, Mary is the co-founder of the Parent Leadership Academy which is an integrated component of the Equinox program.  The Parent Leadership Academy has helped thousands of parents learn to parent with confidence, love, warmth, and compassion, while at the same time holding important boundaries necessary to improve their child’s functioning.  The Parent Leadership Academy teaches parents that alignment with family values and parenting a child with complex mental, emotional and behavioral health issues no longer are mutually exclusive of one another. 

Mary received her bachelor’s degree in business management and therapeutic recreation from Mesa State College and attended the University of Northern Colorado and Lesley College for master’s coursework in clinical psychology. She has over 30 years of experience in developing and delivering programs to youth and families struggling with complex mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges. With skillful expertise, Mary has developed specialized programming for youth who often present with combined complexities of anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, and executive functioning disorder.  This programming deals with the reality that these complexities create significant difficulty across a broad spectrum in their lives, parent relationships and overall functioning.  Utilizing her extensive background in developing and running residential treatment and wilderness therapy programs, she has successfully implemented intensive programming that allows these youth to remain in their home environment. 

Mary is a national trainer, speaker and clinical program evaluator. She speaks and trains on topics that include the following: Sexual Safety for Children; Developing Competent, Confident Children; How to Raise Responsible Teens; The Dangers of Using Rewards and Consequence Behavior Modification Systems. Additionally, Mary has been featured on the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and ABC’s Nightline for her work with military youth and families experiencing significant challenges as a result of their parent’s multiple military deployments.

As managing partner and Chief Clinical Officer, Eileen provides oversight of all clinical/program services and processes, ensuring the highest standard of care is utilized to attain sustainable client outcomes.  She believes that each family comes to Equinox with their own story to tell, unique strengths and complex challenges, that deserve a compassionate and skilled approach to their clinical care. As CCO, Eileen oversees a system of care focused on integrating all aspects of Equinox therapeutic programming into the client's home, community, and day-to-day relationships. Most importantly, each professional interaction, clinical intervention, and treatment decision occurs with integrity and from evidence-based practice.

Eileen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She then received a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology, with specialization in marriage, family, and child counseling from Pepperdine University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Colorado and California, and has provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, high-risk adolescents, and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder for the past 30 years.

Eileen worked as a family therapist with family systems impacted by trauma, behavioral disorders, mental health issues, and chronic stressors that significantly disrupted family relationships. As a Parent Coach with Equinox, Eileen utilizes her skills and knowledge of complex family systems to work closely with parents who have faced unpredictable and difficult challenges raising adolescents and helping their young adults launch into independence.  Eileen teaches parents that they are an essential catalyst for the change they are wanting to see in their family, and even more importantly she provides the necessary guidance to get there. Parent Leadership Principles integrated within the Equinox System of Care is a sequenced learning method that develops skills for effective parent leadership while enhancing the connection between the parent(s)/child that is commonly disrupted as a result of the chronic distress.  

Eileen’s expertise includes guiding parents of young adults to effectively support the transition to independent living despite existing challenges that contribute to a failure to launch.  She understands the unique dynamics that exist in this stage of development within the parent/child relationship and common barriers that impact our young adults in this process.  She enjoys both the individual coaching process and the weekly parent group that combines psycho-education and therapeutic support. 

Eileen loves traveling with her husband and teenage son, has three beloved dogs, and relaxes through gardening, time outdoors, and cooking.

Tim is a Partner and the System of Care Officer at Equinox.   Working in this role is a natural fit for Tim after spending 25 years working in a variety of environments with an array of populations and families. He is passionate about the seamless integration of clinical, milieu, community, wilderness and parent coaching to produce the results families need and deserve.

Tim grew up in Western New York and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Niagara University. His passion for the outdoors brought him to Colorado in 1996 and he’s been combining the outdoors and behavioral healthcare ever since. He began his work with at-risk-teens in residential treatment and leading wilderness therapy trips as a field guide for 6-years before bridging experiential modalities with therapeutic milieu and community-based treatment in 2002.         

Since the inception of Equinox in 2009, Tim has developed a passion for, as well as an intimate understanding of, the unique system of care that exists at Equinox. His primary role is to ensure that the Equinox treatment teams have the skills, knowledge and operational understanding of how to effectively deliver services under our distinctive system of care. Tim’s expertise in milieu management, combined with his experience guiding the efforts of multi-disciplinary and clinical teams, make him a uniquely qualified leader, mentor and trainer at Equinox.

Tim is also a valued member of the parent coaching team. He has a particular interest in, and talent for, helping parents emerge as nurturing leaders in their family while assisting them in bridging the gaps that often exist in the parent–child relationship. Tim takes a principally based approach to leading his weekly parent coaching workshops as well as providing individual coaching. It’s no surprise that Tim has created Equinox’s “In Home Family Retreats” where he draws heavily from his experiential roots to facilitate a 3-day experience focused heavily on parent leadership in the home.

Tim also overseas all of the adventure and wilderness programming at Equinox and enjoys the training and mentoring aspects of his job. While Tim is growing up a new generation of outdoor behavioral health professionals at Equinox, he still loves his time in the field. Team spends countless hours in the field with his guides and when time allows, he still loves leading groups and families on therapeutic adventures. Tim enjoys the continuing education and maintains professional certifications including American Mountain Guide Association–Certified Single-Pitch Instructor, Association for Challenge Course Technology–Level II facilitator, The Climbing Wall Association-Lead Climbing Wall Instructor, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education–Pro-1; and Wilderness Medicine Institute–Wilderness First Responder.

When not working, Tim enjoys rock and ice climbing, skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking and traveling adventures with his wife, Tanya, in their little camper.

Jennifer has been with Equinox since it was founded in 2009.  She began working in a part-time capacity in accounts receivable and as the company grew, took on more and more responsibilities to include all of HR,  AR and AP.  Jennifer takes great pride in caring for our staff, and minding the “business of the business” so that our outstanding treatment teams can focus on providing excellent care to our families. She believes supporting the life-changing work Equinox Counseling and Wellness Center provides for youth, young adults, and their families is truly an honor.

Prior to coming to Equinox, Jennifer worked in brain injury rehabilitation and coached softball at the private, high school, and collegiate levels. Jennifer continues to coach part-time giving private pitching lessons to Denver area girls ages 9-22.  Her mission to build confidence is always at the heart of her work.

When not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, working on projects around the house, playing guitar and singing, and relaxing in the Colorado mountains or anywhere there is a beach.

Kristy is the Clinical Director at Equinox and has been a valuable team member for over 5 years. Previously, she has held positions within Equinox including, Therapeutic Care Specialist, Clinician, Assistant Clinical Director, and Program Director. This experience gives Kristy unique perspective, exceptional knowledge, and clinical skill to lead our team working within the Equinox system of care. Kristy has a wealth of knowledge and love of the outdoors, with a variety of experiences in community mental health and residential treatment. Kristy holds a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Harding University and also brings five years of experience with rock climbing, yoga, somatic experiences, and facilitation of experience-based therapy. 

Having experienced the power of rock climbing for her own personal growth, Kristy continues to seek opportunities to share this therapy with youth and families at Equinox. Kristy brings her passion of rock climbing into the Strong Confident Girls Group which focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills in a local Denver indoor rock-climbing gym. Through this program, Kristy has seen rock climbing transform and guide teen girls in managing their emotions, increasing their distress tolerance, and working together with peers in the group to set and accomplish goals. 

Kristy and her husband can be found in the mountains hiking, rock climbing, and camping in their pop-up camper on the weekends. Together they also enjoy kayaking in lakes and rivers in the summer seasons. Kristy is a work-out enthusiast and practices her own daily and weekly routines of exercise and yoga. 

Johnathon, who has 30 years’ experience in operations and sales, has worked in varied organizations from Military level to Fortune 500 corporations in retail. His wide and vast experience has provided him immense leadership skills which allow him to develop operational capabilities and lead high-performing teams. He is always working on finding new ways to help his Associates and Clients grow, his positive attitude and passion to help others makes him a great addition to the Equinox family,

Johnathon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal justice from Upper Iowa University as well as Masters of “Public Administration and Policy from Ashford University. He continues to pursue higher education and is currently working on a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Education from Grand Canyon University.

Johnathon has lived in Colorado since 2013 and enjoys all that it has to offer, prior to retiring in Colorado he has previously spent time in the North Pac West, Washington State, California and Florida while serving in the United states Navy.  When he is not helping to further the mission of Equinox, he can be found spending time with his wife and three children, coaching sports and spending quality time together.

Jill comes to Equinox with expansive and diverse experiences, most recently as the National Clinical Outreach Director at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy. Jill’s role there included cultivating relationships nationwide and abroad with professionals in the behavioral health industry.

Other roles Jill has held include, Regional Vice President for an international health and wellness company, running her own executive coaching business, assisting in creating two charter schools, designing and directing educational and counseling programs for youth, and being a high school teacher and guidance counselor. Additionally, Jill has authored two college-level manuals, Bridging the Gap for Continued Success and Life Skills.

Through these various experiences, Jill has consistently exhibited her love for inspiring people and organizations to define and accomplish their goals. With unwavering alignment with Equinox’s mission and core values, Jill looks forward to sharing her ability to spot needs and gaps, innovate and strategically identify and creatively pursue new growth opportunities for Equinox, while expanding on current strategies.

With a BA in Education, an MA in Counseling and as a certified executive coach, Jill has concentrated her personal and professional passions in the areas of leadership, coaching, counseling, education, and business development.

When not working on a creative endeavor, Jill spends her free time enjoying the beautiful landscape of Colorado via hiking, biking, and paddle boarding, as well as socializing with friends in Colorado and across the country.

Benjamin joins Equinox with 16 years of dedicated experience to the fields of youth development, family support, and education. He previously worked for Equinox as a Therapeutic Care Specialist which he credits for his philosophy and approach to working in the mental health field with youth. Benjamin's background in therapeutic recreation allows him to blend creativity, play, and purpose. Whether organizing outdoor activities or designing engaging programs, he thrives on promoting holistic well-being.

Benjamin obtained his bachelor’s degree in recreation professions from Metro State University of Denver and his master’s degree in human development and family sciences, from the University of Colorado Denver. Benjamin understands the intricacies of human behavior, growth, and learning. He firmly believes in education’s power to create positive change.

Beyond his professional life, Benjamin is an avid reader. Quality time with loved ones is cherished, and he stays active through outdoor adventures. His favorite travel destinations include the enchanting coastal towns of Portugal and the serene landscapes of Spain and Morocco.

As Admissions Director at Equinox, Matthew serves clients, parents, and the professionals supporting them in securing the salubrious path forward with unparalleled family-level healing. He believes in our youths’ inherent capacity to thrive when purposefully and strategically held in their highest potential, bolstered by family and community. Over the years, Matthew has supported families in deep, transformational healing through specialized interventions like those integral to Equinox’s approach.

With extensive vocational experience, including home healthcare, crisis work in hospitals, clinical research, residential treatment, hospice, outpatient group therapy, and wilderness therapy, Matthew is passionate about working with people. He brings an intentional, compassionate presence to the therapeutic alliance and admissions process, serving from a belief in the inherent goodness in all people. Matthew values identifying each person’s strengths toward effecting change.

Raised in several parts of the country, including Wyoming, Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio, Matthew was imbued with a passion for all kinds of people. His aspiration to deeper appreciate the diversity of the common human experience called him to serve in the Peace Corps, where he volunteered as a community health educator in Eswatini, Africa. Matthew then returned to the United States to pursue and complete a Master of Social Work from Texas State University and embrace his purpose in counseling. As an MSW, Matthew has worked with all ages across the lifespan, he believes in the essentiality of family, community, and taking time to be present with one another and oneself.

Matthew cultivates personal peace through quietude in nature and enjoys all sorts of recreating outside, chopping wood, discovering new music, reading poetry, and family time. He especially enjoys painting with his sister.

As managing partner and Chief Clinical Officer, Eileen provides oversight of all clinical/program services and processes, ensuring the highest standard of care is utilized to attain sustainable client outcomes.  She believes that each family comes to Equinox with their own story to tell, unique strengths and complex challenges, that deserve a compassionate and skilled approach to their clinical care. As CCO, Eileen oversees a system of care focused on integrating all aspects of Equinox therapeutic programming into the client's home, community, and day-to-day relationships. Most importantly, each professional interaction, clinical intervention, and treatment decision occurs with integrity and from evidence-based practice.

Eileen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She then received a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology, with specialization in marriage, family, and child counseling from Pepperdine University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Colorado and California, and has provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, high-risk adolescents, and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder for the past 30 years.

Eileen worked as a family therapist with family systems impacted by trauma, behavioral disorders, mental health issues, and chronic stressors that significantly disrupted family relationships. As a Parent Coach with Equinox, Eileen utilizes her skills and knowledge of complex family systems to work closely with parents who have faced unpredictable and difficult challenges raising adolescents and helping their young adults launch into independence.  Eileen teaches parents that they are an essential catalyst for the change they are wanting to see in their family, and even more importantly she provides the necessary guidance to get there. Parent Leadership Principles integrated within the Equinox System of Care is a sequenced learning method that develops skills for effective parent leadership while enhancing the connection between the parent(s)/child that is commonly disrupted as a result of the chronic distress.  

Eileen’s expertise includes guiding parents of young adults to effectively support the transition to independent living despite existing challenges that contribute to a failure to launch.  She understands the unique dynamics that exist in this stage of development within the parent/child relationship and common barriers that impact our young adults in this process.  She enjoys both the individual coaching process and the weekly parent group that combines psycho-education and therapeutic support. 

Eileen loves traveling with her husband and teenage son, has three beloved dogs, and relaxes through gardening, time outdoors, and cooking.

Kristy is the Program Director at Equinox and has been a valuable team member with the Equinox Team. Kristy has a wealth of knowledge and love of the outdoors, with a variety of experiences in community mental health and residential treatment. Kristy holds a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Harding University and also brings five years of experience with rock climbing, yoga, somatic experiences, and facilitation of experience-based therapy. 

Having experienced the power of rock climbing for her own personal growth, Kristy continues to seek opportunities to share this therapy with youth and families at Equinox. Kristy brings her passion of rock climbing into the Strong Confident Girls Group which focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills in a local Denver indoor rock-climbing gym. Through this program, Kristy has seen rock climbing transform and guide teen girls in managing their emotions, increasing their distress tolerance, and working together with peers in the group to set and accomplish goals. 

Kristy and her husband can be found in the mountains hiking, rock climbing, and camping in their pop-up camper on the weekends. Together they also enjoy kayaking in lakes and rivers in the summer seasons. Kristy is a work-out enthusiast and practices her own daily and weekly routines of exercise and yoga. 

Belle began her career in mental health as a recovery coach in an adolescent residential eating disorder facility. Working in a milieu environment learning the benefits of a multifaceted therapeutic environment. Most recently she has a behavioral therapist with children who have different developmental delays. Belle is excited to continue her journey in mental health as a neurofeedback technician and therapeutic care specialist at Equinox.

Belle was raised in Washington before moving to Oregon for school where she graduated from the University of Portland with a Bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in sociology.

In her free time, she can be found watching the Portland Trailblazers play basketball, painting, playing board and card games, and listening to live music. Belle also enjoys spending time with her kitten and her bearded dragon.

Anna Belle has lived in several states and came to Denver in 2022. She holds a BA in English from Indiana University and a Master of Jurisprudence degree from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She enjoys mountain views and trail walks, yoga, and wildlife and nature photography. You can find her on the front range, scoping out spots to encounter and photograph the beautiful flora and fauna of the region.

In 2011, Kayla graduated from Southwestern University with a B.A in Psychology and a B.A. in Communication Studies, then immediately began working directly with adolescents in residential care. She received her Master of Social Work in 2016 at Texas State University. Prior to her move to Colorado, Kayla was licensed in Texas and is thrilled to be a part of a new community in a beautiful place.

Kelly is a clinician with extensive experience in crisis intervention, wilderness therapy, and eating disorder care. She has years of experience working with clients across all ages mainly focusing on adolescents to early adults. She brings a calm and effective approach to navigating the complexities of therapy by utilizing the lens of Acceptance Commitment Therapy and experiential techniques. Kelly has worked in a multitude of treatment settings including partial hospitalization, residential, and traditional wilderness and has found Equinox to be a blend of the strengths of each modality.

Equipped with dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado, Kelly possesses a comprehensive understanding of human experiences and diverse cultural perspectives. Complementing this foundation, Kelly earned a Master's degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver, reflecting a commitment to optimizing human potential and a nuanced approach to addressing challenges.

In her time away from the office Kelly finds joy in outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing and hiking. You can regularly find her at a local climbing gym or enjoying a yoga class. Kelly also enjoys balancing her adventurous spirit with the cozy ambiance of local game and book stores.

Carolyn joins Equinox as a Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience in eating disorder care and residential treatment settings. She has years of experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image distress, social isolation, compulsive behaviors, and perfectionism.  Carolyn’s therapeutic philosophy is deeply rooted in empathy and empowerment. Through the therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients view their behavior as deeply connected with their thoughts and feelings.

A strong desire to make a positive difference in people's lives and a true passion about addressing societal inequalities led Carolyn to the completion of a Social Work master's program at Metropolitan State University in Denver, CO. Throughout this program, she realized her profound interest in the human mind and a desire to help individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes.

Outside of being a clinician, Carolyn is a yogi at heart. She is also creative and enjoys painting and attending arts and music festivals. Carolyn spends her time outdoors and deeply enjoys hiking and camping in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Elissa comes to Equinox as a Licensed Social Worker specializing in clinical mental health practices with a focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. She is also certified in Human-Animal Environment Interactions, allowing her the ability to safely integrate these elements into therapeutic sessions. Elissa is passionate about creating meaningful client experiences by incorporating mindful nature-based interventions.  Additionally, she is interested in the exploration of grief, loss, trauma, and the intersections of the mind-body connection, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal effectiveness.

 Originally from Kansas City Missouri, Elissa attended Lake Forest College in Illinois where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and History. Elissa then went on to earn her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver.

Outside of work, Elissa enjoys outdoor activities with friends, such as hiking, tubing, running, and rock climbing. She frequently visits farmer’s markets and estate sales on weekends and volunteers at a local animal shelter.

As managing partner and Chief Clinical Officer, Eileen provides oversight of all clinical/program services and processes, ensuring the highest standard of care is utilized to attain sustainable client outcomes.  She believes that each family comes to Equinox with their own story to tell, unique strengths and complex challenges, that deserve a compassionate and skilled approach to their clinical care. As CCO, Eileen oversees a system of care focused on integrating all aspects of Equinox therapeutic programming into the client's home, community, and day-to-day relationships. Most importantly, each professional interaction, clinical intervention, and treatment decision occurs with integrity and from evidence-based practice.

Eileen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She then received a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology, with specialization in marriage, family, and child counseling from Pepperdine University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Colorado and California, and has provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, high-risk adolescents, and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder for the past 30 years.

Eileen worked as a family therapist with family systems impacted by trauma, behavioral disorders, mental health issues, and chronic stressors that significantly disrupted family relationships. As a Parent Coach with Equinox, Eileen utilizes her skills and knowledge of complex family systems to work closely with parents who have faced unpredictable and difficult challenges raising adolescents and helping their young adults launch into independence.  Eileen teaches parents that they are an essential catalyst for the change they are wanting to see in their family, and even more importantly she provides the necessary guidance to get there. Parent Leadership Principles integrated within the Equinox System of Care is a sequenced learning method that develops skills for effective parent leadership while enhancing the connection between the parent(s)/child that is commonly disrupted as a result of the chronic distress.  

Eileen’s expertise includes guiding parents of young adults to effectively support the transition to independent living despite existing challenges that contribute to a failure to launch.  She understands the unique dynamics that exist in this stage of development within the parent/child relationship and common barriers that impact our young adults in this process.  She enjoys both the individual coaching process and the weekly parent group that combines psycho-education and therapeutic support. 

Eileen loves traveling with her husband and teenage son, has three beloved dogs, and relaxes through gardening, time outdoors, and cooking.

Tim is a Partner and the System of Care Officer at Equinox.   Working in this role is a natural fit for Tim after spending 25 years working in a variety of environments with an array of populations and families. He is passionate about the seamless integration of clinical, milieu, community, wilderness and parent coaching to produce the results families need and deserve.

Tim grew up in Western New York and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Niagara University. His passion for the outdoors brought him to Colorado in 1996 and he’s been combining the outdoors and behavioral healthcare ever since. He began his work with at-risk-teens in residential treatment and leading wilderness therapy trips as a field guide for 6-years before bridging experiential modalities with therapeutic milieu and community-based treatment in 2002.         

Since the inception of Equinox in 2009, Tim has developed a passion for, as well as an intimate understanding of, the unique system of care that exists at Equinox. His primary role is to ensure that the Equinox treatment teams have the skills, knowledge and operational understanding of how to effectively deliver services under our distinctive system of care. Tim’s expertise in milieu management, combined with his experience guiding the efforts of multi-disciplinary and clinical teams, make him a uniquely qualified leader, mentor and trainer at Equinox.

Tim is also a valued member of the parent coaching team. He has a particular interest in, and talent for, helping parents emerge as nurturing leaders in their family while assisting them in bridging the gaps that often exist in the parent–child relationship. Tim takes a principally based approach to leading his weekly parent coaching workshops as well as providing individual coaching. It’s no surprise that Tim has created Equinox’s “In Home Family Retreats” where he draws heavily from his experiential roots to facilitate a 3-day experience focused heavily on parent leadership in the home.

Tim also overseas all of the adventure and wilderness programming at Equinox and enjoys the training and mentoring aspects of his job. While Tim is growing up a new generation of outdoor behavioral health professionals at Equinox, he still loves his time in the field. Team spends countless hours in the field with his guides and when time allows, he still loves leading groups and families on therapeutic adventures. Tim enjoys the continuing education and maintains professional certifications including American Mountain Guide Association–Certified Single-Pitch Instructor, Association for Challenge Course Technology–Level II facilitator, The Climbing Wall Association-Lead Climbing Wall Instructor, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education–Pro-1; and Wilderness Medicine Institute–Wilderness First Responder.

When not working, Tim enjoys rock and ice climbing, skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking and traveling adventures with his wife, Tanya, in their little camper.

Paul comes to Equinox with over twenty years of experience working with youth and families in a therapeutic environment, having started his journey in the field in 2001 in a direct care role. Over the years Paul has facilitated in experiential outdoor environments, workshops, retreats, milieu, groups and one on one. He facilitated week-long therapeutic retreats for six years where the focus was on belief and identity level work with a strong emphasis on metaphoric teaching as a means of healing, inspiration and re-framing. Paul also has years of experience facilitating and co-facilitating family workshops and by extension years of follow-up work in Parent Coaching.

Paul grew up in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia and served in the U.S Army as a combat medic and an M1A1 tank crewman before working in law enforcement for several years. Paul has also worked as a fly-fishing guide and was a master falconer for 13 years. 

When not working Paul enjoys fly fishing, reading, hiking, camping and spending time with his wife of 29 years and his 3 adult children. 

Benjamin joins Equinox with 16 years of dedicated experience to the fields of youth development, family support, and education. He previously worked for Equinox as a Therapeutic Care Specialist which he credits for his philosophy and approach to working in the mental health field with youth. Benjamin's background in therapeutic recreation allows him to blend creativity, play, and purpose. Whether organizing outdoor activities or designing engaging programs, he thrives on promoting holistic well-being.

Benjamin obtained his bachelor’s degree in recreation professions from Metro State University of Denver and his master’s degree in human development and family sciences, from the University of Colorado Denver. Benjamin understands the intricacies of human behavior, growth, and learning. He firmly believes in education’s power to create positive change.

Beyond his professional life, Benjamin is an avid reader. Quality time with loved ones is cherished, and he stays active through outdoor adventures. His favorite travel destinations include the enchanting coastal towns of Portugal and the serene landscapes of Spain and Morocco.

Alexander brings a unique combination of outdoor adventure experiences and an education in Holistic Counseling Psychology.  His primary focus and passion are the healing and learning available—and inherent—in experiential wilderness immersions.  Alexander holds a Master of Arts in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, combining all of the foundations of traditional psychology, with authentic transformative spiritual practice, mindfulness, Jungian depth psychology, indigenous wilderness vision-quests, trauma-focused psychotherapy, and somatic practices.  

Alexander’s attraction to Equinox’s overarching mission, is its underlying focus on experiential adventures in natural wilderness settings.  His primary avenues for wellness and healing is a culmination of over 25 years of skiing, eight years of traditional rock climbing, 20 years of mountain biking, and a lifetime of swimming, camping, and hiking in the natural settings including: New England, the Swiss Alps, the Sierra Nevada, and now in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.  Alexander recently completed the American Mountain Guide Association’s Single Pitch Instructor Course in Colorado’s South Platte wilderness and continues to be an amateur student of fitness, physical therapy, and yogic practices.

Outside of wilderness adventures and his clinical work, Alexander can be found attending jazz, funk, and world music concerts with his fiancée, enjoying stand-up comedy, and practicing improvisational electric guitar at home with his two cats.  

Aidan comes to Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center with a background of group management experience, specifically working with youth, corporate, and athletic groups through various teambuilding exercises, high and low ropes courses, and reflective debriefs.

As a Colorado native, Aidan is pursuing a BA in Music Technology from the University of Colorado Boulder and looks forward to bringing his musical knowledge into the milieu. He plans on attaining his master’s in counseling psychology.

Outside of work, Aidan loves to play and compose music at the piano, go on outdoor adventures with friends, and play basketball.

Alina comes to Equinox with a background with youth leadership, working in the mental health field, and teaching children. She has a huge soft spot for people and loves creating spaces in which people feel that they are part of a community. Alina believes that showing people that there is just one person in the world who cares about them can be enough to positively transform their lives; she aims to be that person. 

Alina spent a majority of her childhood in Ohio and has lived in Houston for the past decade. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Houston with a minor in Business Administration. She is currently earning her master’s degree in social work, with the goal of becoming an LCSW. She aims to spend her time treating adolescents and young adults. 

Alina spends her free time crocheting, painting, binging shows, volunteering at her local masjid, and trying new restaurants in Houston. She also loves traveling to cold areas because she loves any place where she can play in the snow, ski, and drink hot chocolate. 

Amira comes to Equinox with a range of experiences including case management in the foster care system, suicide prevention counseling and as a family support specialist in a school setting. Throughout her years of experience, she has had the opportunity to work with children who have been diagnosed with various conditions, providing insight into the unique qualities that each child possesses. Amira believes it is the responsibility of mental health professionals to determine the most effective approaches for each child, all while ensuring their safety, providing structure, and delivering high-quality care.

Amira graduated from Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Social Work and attended Barry University and where she received her master’s in social work. Amira’s goal is to become a licensed clinical social worker.

When not working, Amira enjoys spending time with her daughter and exploring different restaurants and stores around the city. As a newbie to Houston, she enjoys experiencing and learning more about the city and all that it has to offer.

Francesca joins Equinox Counseling & Wellness Center with a comprehensive background in behavioral therapy, educational consulting, and program management. Originally from Miami, FL, Francesca holds a BA in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

With extensive experience as a Behavioral Technician at Autism Behavioral and Educational Consulting and The Joshua School, Francesca has supported clients, families, caregivers, and service providers to empower individuals in achieving optimal independence. Her expertise in applying behavior analysis principles has been instrumental in enhancing clients' quality of life within their homes and communities.

Francesca coordinates and expands tennis programs through ACEing Autism connecting Autistic individuals, overseeing diverse extracurricular activities, and enhancing program delivery. Francesca has led volunteer recruitment and training, and developed strong relationships with schools and community programs.

At Equinox, Francesca is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, inclusion, and a fun environment to learn and grow. Outside of work, Francesca enjoys rollerblading, skiing, hiking, exploring the mountains, and Latin music.

Laurel joins Equinox with extensive experience working in 1:1 ABA therapy with all ages.  She loves helping adolescents and young adults develop and grow while they embrace their true selves.

Laurel earned her B.A. in Psychology from Liberty University and a Graduate Certificate in Neuropsychology from Ball State University.  Her goal is to earn a doctorate in Neuropsychology.

Laurel is originally from Clemson, South Carolina and moved to Colorado two and a half years ago. She loves seeing the mountains and open sky, although she does miss rainy days now and then.  In her free time, she enjoys reading and catching up on her shows.

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