Meet The Team
Jessica Taylor, LPC
Practice Owner & Therapist
Specialties:
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Teen’s Issues
- Women’s Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Anxiety and Avoidance Related to Dating
I know that starting the process of attending therapy can be scary and overwhelming. This is why I take a trauma-informed and client-centered approach to my work with clients. In our time together, we will determine past and present barriers that are getting in the way of you finding success in work, relationships or overall daily functioning.
We will work at a pace that feels right to you, while continuing to push you outside of your comfort zone.
Jessica is in-network most insurance, including: Medicaid (CO Access and CCHA), United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as self-pay.
*Jessica is not currently accepting new clients.*
Mandy Bailes, LPC
Therapist
Specialties:
- Relationship and Intimacy Struggles
- Couples counseling
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insecurities/negative self-talk
- Conflict and Dispute Resolution
- Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (maintaining a balanced life)
- Athletes and Students (burn-out and the stressors of sports and school)
From a holistic approach, our mental health is equally as important as our physical health. Rather than waiting until things fall apart, I believe we should approach our mental health in a preventative way. Are you feeling trapped in a place of negative self-rumination based on limiting beliefs that are no longer serving you?
Do you have a feeling of impending doom fueled by anxiety and stories of worst-case scenarios that haven’t happened and maybe never will? This can cause us to feel disconnected within ourselves, which makes it difficult to create and sustain deep and meaningful connections with others. Often times these uncomfortable feelings and emotions that we want to “get rid of” or “fix” are trying to show us something.
I will hold space for you as you make these connections from your head to your heart and guide you back to that unencumbered place of being. It would be an honor to support you as you learn to live as your truest self by working through barriers to authentic healthy living.
Mandy is currently accepting new self-pay and Medicaid clients.
Testimonials
“Mandy has been nothing but an asset to me. Life can be incredibly stressful for someone with anxiety & excessive worry such as myself. I have a wife, 2 young boys, & a 3rd on the way, that are all relying on me to be the best version of myself. Mandy’s relaxed & relatable approach has rebuilt confidence in myself to be able to cope with challenges of daily life. She has me looking at life through a different lens, making me a more enjoyable person to be around to family & friends.”
–A Thrive Counseling Client
–A Thrive Counseling Client
“Working with Mandy has been everything I was looking for in my therapy experience. Not only is she a great listener, she gives insightful feedback and asks very thought provoking questions. I was shocked at how fast I was able to make measurable progress in my personal and professional life. I’ve become more at ease with myself and a more open person as a result of working with her.”
–A Thrive Counseling Client
Testimonials
She has also helped me navigate through my relationship with ways to make it more healthy. Throughout our sessions she is engaging and pays attention to detail regarding certain situations or feelings that I have.
If you are having troubles with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues I would definitely recommend going to Shannon. She is caring and genuine and makes you feel like your feeling are valid and most importantly that you are enough and deserve the best!”
– A Thrive Counseling Client
Shannon Coyle, LCSW
Therapist
Specialties:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Addictions
- Relationship Issues
- Improving Self-esteem
I am here to help you work towards the best version of yourself, whatever that may look like in your current stage of life. We are forever changing and evolving. It’s ok to give yourself love and compassion during these times–the same love and compassion you give to others. I have always felt emotions deeply and I realize now this is one of my strongest attributes professionally and personally. Feeling emotions deeply allows me to provide an empathetic and client-centered approach to each individual while using humor, challenging questions, and directness.
I have broad experience working with adults and adolescents. In my work with my clients, I utilize a holistic approach with several research-based interventions including CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and DBT.
I strongly believe self-awareness is the first step. As you look inward to identify your needs, we will then work alongside each other to develop a collaborative treatment plan to outline your goals and specific strategies to reach them. I believe therapy should include work being done both in and out of our sessions together. This is why I often provide tangible resources, such as: psychoeducation handouts, journaling prompts for self-reflection, book recommendations, and podcast recommendations.
Shannon is currently accepting most major insurance, including: Medicaid, United, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as self-pay.
Iya Jackson
LPCC
Specialties:
- Trauma & Complex Trauma
- Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Teen & Young Adult Issues
- Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
- Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders
- Family & Attachment Dynamics
- EMDR
I embrace a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to building strong therapeutic relationships. I value creating a space where clients feel emotionally safe, deeply heard, and respected. My goal is to earn clients’ trust and co-create a supportive environment where meaningful growth can take place.
In my work with individuals, couples, and families, I help clients explore the root causes of present-day challenges, especially those connected to past experiences, relationship patterns, and survival strategies that no longer serve them. I integrate EMDR and parts-informed approaches to support clients in processing trauma, strengthening emotional regulation, and developing more secure and connected ways of relating to themselves
and others.
I believe our lives are meant to include joy, connection, and a sense of purpose. Therapy can be a place to heal old wounds, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding. My hope is that our work together helps clients feel more empowered, grounded, and able to engage fully in the lives they want
to live.
Iya offers low-cost sessions. She is also in-network with Medicaid.
MK McKenney, LCSW Therapist
Specialties:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Improving self-esteem
- Life transitions
- Trauma
- Teen issues
I have broad experience in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults with incredibly diverse needs. I utilize a holistic approach of evidence-based modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Along with these modalities, I also value the expertise you bring to our sessions and hope to work together on finding tools and creating a space that meets your needs!
I believe there is so much power in healing our mind and bodies and have also come to value a somatic approach in the healing process. My hope in our work together is to help you navigate past and current challenges, learn effective tools that can be practiced in day-to-day life and explore key values that bring life meaning.
MK is currently accepting new clients. She accepts: Medicaid (CO Access), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and self-pay.
Christy Melvin
Therapist
I am passionate about supporting teens and individuals navigating difficult life experiences. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can express their feelings without judgment, especially during hard life transitions.
My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral and holistic perspectives. I believe healing begins with understanding emotions and behaviors, helping us develop healthier perspectives.
Seeing the importance in both the everyday moments and the major events of life. I respect each client’s pace and support them through change with care and compassion.
Through my work with teens, young adults, and other individuals during challenging times, I’ve come to understand how difficult experiences can shape the way people see themselves and the world around them. I believe each person’s story is unique and deserves care and patience as we work toward empowerment and growth. I am committed to supporting clients as they work toward personal healing.
Leora Adams
Intern Therapist
Specialties:
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Substance Abuse Issues
- Aging
- Relationship Issues
- Self-esteem
I’m a graduate-level counseling student who brings a calm, compassionate, and relational presence to my work with clients. I am especially attuned to creating spaces where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected, and I value collaboration in the therapeutic process.
My approach is integrative, drawing from person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and other modalities like DBT, IFS and ACT. I’m interested in how early experiences, relationships, culture and physicality shape emotional life, and I work thoughtfully to support clients in reconnecting with themselves with greater awareness, resilience and self-compassion.
