Anna Fernbach, MA expected 2027, Regis University

I am a counseling intern currently completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental
Health Counseling at Regis University. I have lived in the Boulder area for fourteen years and love spending time outdoors. My approach to therapy is integrative and draws from narrative, existential, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and spiritually informed perspectives.

I try to create a space where people feel safe enough to think honestly, speak freely, and
explore their experiences without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I believe
therapy begins with listening closely to what matters most to a person and what they long for in
their lives and relationships.

I am especially interested in working with anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship
struggles, identity, life transitions, play therapy and relational estrangement. I see therapy as a
place for reflection, curiosity, honesty, collaboration, and growth. My hope is to help clients
better understand themselves, make meaning of their experiences, and move toward lives that
feel more connected and fully their own.

Tracy Gage, MA expected 2027, Adams State University

Life can be challenging at times and I recognize that it takes courage to seek support. You may be weathering a difficult season. Or, you may be struggling in your closest relationships. My intent is to create a safe and supportive space where you can reflect, think and feel freely. 

I am a counseling intern currently completing an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University. I work primarily with teens, adults, and couples, and I bring a strong somatic focus to my work. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered and I often integrate humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and somatic modalities into therapy sessions.  

A few of my main areas of interest are anxiety, chronic pain and illness and trauma. I also enjoy supporting women navigating life transitions including parenting, relationships, divorce, miscarriage and menopause. My overarching goal is to support you so that you can feel better and live more fully.

Rupan Johal, MA expected 2027, University of Denver

I offer an integrative, empowering approach rooted in feminist, decolonial, and systemic frameworks. I believe healing cannot be separated from the larger sphere you operate in, and we will actively honor your intersecting identities, cultural perspectives, and the sociopolitical realities shaping your world.

Having lived and worked internationally, my background includes working with immigrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and acute psychiatric populations in low resource settings. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, and Trauma-informed care. With a background in Yoga, I am deeply passionate about weaving somatics, breathwork, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation into our work.

Honoring your autonomy, I see you as the expert of your lived experience. Rather than focusing on what might be “wrong” with you, our work explores what happened to you, honoring your history, your life, and your lineage. Together, we will witness your process as you look inward, fostering healing and self-discovery.

Kalyan Lemercier, MA expected 2027, University of Denver

My work is led by a deep respect for the diversity and nuance of individual experiences as we collectively engage in the tosses and turns of life. When working with clients, my primary goal is to center your voice and support you in your healing journey in a way that upholds your unique authenticity.

Coming from a very multicultural background myself, I believe in the importance of culture and identity as driving factors in each of our psychological experiences throughout life. I have countless personal experiences of living in the complex and uncomfortable spaces which exist between different dimensions of my identities, which I have found to be a powerful point of connection when working with clients who are living “between” cultures and/or multifaceted identities themselves. This is a challenge I have seen many struggle with growing up in and around different communities in Boulder and Denver.

I also consider myself very privileged to have several combined years of experience working with clients belonging to the intellectual and developmentally disabled population across the lifespan.

Julia Maniccia, MA expected 2027, University of Denver

My name is Julia (she/her) and I am a masters-level clinician studying International Disaster Psychology: Global Mental Health and Trauma at the University of Denver.

I’ve always felt drawn to the power of human connection, deeply moved by the experience of emotion, and now as a therapist, humbled by our capacity to find meaning, solace, and safety within ourselves. As a clinician, my approach is centered around the Ecological Model and the Power Threat Meaning Framework, and how environments, systems, and sociocultural contexts we live in shape our realities. I lean into an integrative relational approach, pulling from humanistic, psychodynamic, and somatic theories to support you in facilitating the self-exploration process, and building a sense of safety within yourself.

My clinical background includes crisis counseling work across the lifespan, working with adults with complex and developmental trauma, supporting oncology patients and caregivers, and the healthcare workforce experiencing burnout. I have significant programmatic and academic experience in public health and humanitarian spheres as well.

I am a born and bred Upstate New Yorker and have lived and studied in six cities across three countries on two continents. Now in Colorado, in my free time, I love to cook and share the catharsis of food with loved ones, read good books with strong coffee, and enjoy Denver parks through the seasons.

Kailey Murphy, MA expected 2027, Prescott University

As a counseling intern completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Prescott College, I am passionate about supporting people in coming back home to themselves. I bring a holistic approach rooted in somatic, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. Along with my counseling studies, I have five years of experience working as a mind-body coach supporting people with chronic pain and illness. I envision therapy as a space for exploration, collaboration, and healing, and my intention is to support clients in connecting more deeply with their internal world through a lens of compassion, curiosity, and authenticity. Outside of my work and studies, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, dipping in the creek, hiking near my home in Boulder, traveling, and writing poetry.

Lauren Shellberg, MA expected 2027, Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Walden University.

I bring a calm, compassionate presence to my work, helping clients navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions with curiosity and care. I believe healing happens through a whole-person approach — one that honors the connection between mind, body, relationships, and lived experience. My style is gentle, grounded, and collaborative, creating a space where clients can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with themselves.

I am passionate about helping clients build self-compassion, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthy boundaries. It is my honor to walk with you on your path to wellness.

Carly Sims (she/her), MA expected 2027, New York University

I am currently a student in New York University’s Mental Health and Wellness Counseling program, where I am beginning my practicum and internship experience. I earned my Masters of Divinity degree from Naropa University in 2024. Since then, I have worked full-time as a hospice chaplain and have also supported patients and families as an on-call chaplain in local hospitals.

I believe in approaching mental health and wellness holistically, honoring the connection
between body, mind, and spirit. I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals and
strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Psychodynamic, Feminist, and Strengths-
Based theories, while also incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other skills-
based interventions. Outside of counseling, I enjoy dancing, working out, and spending
quality time with my fiancé and fur babies.