Our Clinicians
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Wendy Youngsmith, LMFT
Education and Experience I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from St. Olaf College in 2003. In 2011, I earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. I came to the world of therapy after trying on a few careers, including teaching, advertising and journalism. The common thread for me was always a passion for peoples' stories about themselves and the world, and how this influences their growth, behavior and relationships. I find inspiration in books, music and movement, and enjoy helping others find healing through their individual passions and strengths. In the last decade, I have been fortunate to serve teens/transition age youth and their families in a variety of settings (school based, foster/adoption, substance abuse, psychosis, inpatient and outpatient). I've sat with high achievers struggling with perfectionism, and worked through depression where brushing teeth in the morning was a success. I work with families, teens, and adults. I work to help clients improve their life satisfaction. Whether that’s addressing depression or anxiety, working toward health in relationships, healing family of origin wounds, addressing trauma or a life transition, my aim is to guide clients toward a better understanding of themselves and what they want. With couples, I help them change the negative patterns that they have fallen into, to guide them to a healthy, secure relationship. I have been trained in the first step of Emotionally Focused Therapy and pull from that frequently. It is my aim to help clients understand both themselves, and their relationships more fully. I've journeyed with clients through intense trauma, and shared their joys as they learn to integrate their stories and own their strengths. It's important to me to meet people where they are, to listen, help them define their own goals, and grow their unique strengths. I use a variety of tools, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, humanistic/client focused, and family systems to cater to individual needs. I have a deep respect for the phases of our lives that bring significant transition, recognizing that these can bring enormous challenge, and also the opportunity for deep and lasting growth. -California LMFT#121278 -Colorado LMFT#0001859 |
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Olivia Marks, LPC
Education and Experience I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Creighton University in 2014. In 2019 I completed my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Nebraska Omaha. I have worked in a university counseling center helping students address life changes, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational issues. I have extensive experience with youth and families through residential, outpatient, and in-home settings ranging from mild to intensive severity of needs. For the last two years I worked in a community mental health setting with youth and families who have been impacted by complex trauma. I have received specialized training in mindfulness, trauma informed yoga interventions, trauma treatment, polyvagal theory, play therapy, somatic interventions, LGBTQ inclusive care, and EMDR. My passion is working with youth, adults, and families impacted by complex, generational, and acute trauma. I believe that trauma can present itself in myriad of distressing symptoms including but not limited to outbursts, isolation, dissociation, difficulty in relationships, anxiety and fear, and loss of self. I use a whole-person, client-focused approach to work with clients to regain a sense of self and autonomy in the healing process. I begin by creating a safe environment and identifying the areas that bring the most suffering or conflict. My foundational theories include attachment theory, Trauma Systems Therapy, and existential. I use a variety of evidence-based practices including EMDR, ego-states, CBT, mindfulness, and body-based interventions. -Colorado LPC#0017458 |
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Kendall Grzyboski, LPC
Education and Experience I received my Bachelor of the Arts in Liberal Studies with focus in Psychology and Gender Studies from the State University of New York at Purchase in 2009. In 2016, I earned my Master of the Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Antioch University New England. I currently maintain full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. I have a wide range of clinical experience ranging from residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient community mental health. Throughout this experience I have acquired a skill set that benefits a wide range of individuals, as well as various severities of symptoms and concerns. Symptoms and concerns I have experience working with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self esteem, relational issues, phase of life concerns, women's issues, LQBTQIA+ specialized care, and identity development. As a therapist I strive to be culturally sensitive and inclusive. I seek to take a holistic approach to working with clients, seeing the complete person including their strengths and not just their symptoms or challenges. I possess a compassionate yet direct approach, integrating humor, imagery, metaphor, and embodied experiences to support the development of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Within this relationship, I seek to support clients in the courage to explore, learn, change, and be curious. Skill development is a key component to successful healing and growth. I use EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, somatic, body based, and expressive art based interventions, polyvagal theory, and person centered approaches. I aim to co-create an approach that best supports your skill development, and increased insight and awareness to take in to your every day life. Colorado LPC#0015969 |
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Tess Hosier, LPC Couples Counselor, see her page here: https://www.atlanticfamilytherapydenver.com/couples-counseling.html Education and Experience I completed my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Services from Old Dominion University in 2017. In 2020, I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. My professional experience includes work with a non-profit organization in the Hampton Roads area in which I provided mental health counseling services to children, youth and adults in an individual, group, and family capacity. I have served clients within a variety of mental health programs including general mental health counseling, intimate partner violence, anger management, and trauma-focused counseling. I believe that counseling should be a collaborative and holistic experience that is tailored to meet the individualized needs of each client. I generally utilize person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and strength-based approaches, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. I establish a warm and non-judgmental environment in which clients can become fully engaged in therapy and can feel more empowered to create change. I support clients in developing greater insight which can be harnessed to more effectively navigate the challenges they face in their daily lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD/trauma, Couples Counseling via EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy),adjustment difficulties, daily life stressors, relationship/interpersonal conflict, and self-esteem. As a military spouse for the last 7 years, I also know first-hand the unique challenges that military families face along with the incredible strengths that they possess. Therapy plays an important role in promoting overall wellness and I enjoy supporting clients in achieving greater quality of life through the therapeutic process! -Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor #0021057 -Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor #0701012636 -South Carolina Telehealth Registered Professional Counselor Provider #1366, https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/Counselor.html |
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Rachel B. Seiger, MSW, SWC Education and Experience I obtained my Bachelor of Arts from the Ohio State University in 2014 with a major in Theatre Studies and a minor in Dance Studies. In June 2024 I received a Master in Social Work from the University of Denver. During my master’s program, I specialized in mental health in adult and geriatric populations, with a focus on family systems. I come to the world of therapy with a desire to journey alongside you, to establish a trusting relationship so that we can dive into emotions, thought patterns, behaviors, and life experiences. My approach is eclectic and systemic, recognizing that the various systems we inhabit, ranging from early childhood relationships to present-day-life, profoundly shape us. We are informed by connections with loved ones, the natural world, school, family, work, community, and broader social systems. In my therapeutic work, I leverage an array of modalities and interventions including a person-centered orientation, strengths-based, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, attachment theory, emotionally focus therapy, and interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches. I work with clients navigating anxiety, hyper-sensitivity, relational dynamics, boundaries, self-esteem, assertiveness, identity exploration, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, aging, grief and loss, caretaking and family dynamics. My professional background is diverse, with over a decade of experience working with people across the lifespan. Before becoming a therapist, I held various roles in community, nonprofit, and medical settings. Central to all my work is a deep commitment to connect with others and the world around me. My most recent experience as a hospice Social Worker provided the opportunity to support patients at end of life, which deepened my understanding of the death and dying process, as well as bereavement and grief. I also provided support to family members and loved ones of patients navigating these life transitions. Whether you are experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one, or going through a life transition such as moving, a relational breakup, a new medical diagnosis, or processing other forms of change, I will be able to offer sensitive support, a skilled presence, and a versatility of therapeutic modalities. -Colorado Social Work Candidacy #0000002137, Supervised by Caitlin Duncan, LCSW #09925106 |
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Carmen Wolf, LMFT, Owner
In 2015 I opened Atlantic Family and Adolescent Therapy with a goal of helping the Virginia Beach community. This goal continues to grow and we now have a fantastic group of clinicians in Virginia and Colorado dedicated to the same ideas and principles the business was founded on. Education and Experience I received my Bachelors of Art in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Rutgers University in 2008. In 2012, I earned my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. For the last five years my professional experience includes working with adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and foster youth in a variety of settings. Also, I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis adults that include a variety of diagnostic criteria including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse. This has included an assortment of clients including self-referrals and mandated individuals. As an added note I was a military spouse for 10 years. I understand how difficult the military lifestyle is and I have also worked with teens and children who needed various support pertaining to deployments, moves, etc. I am still an aviation spouse and that gives me a unique perspective as well. Finally, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the state of Colorado, license #0001824 and Virginia, license #0717001347. |