Our team
Brynn Miller Håkon, MA, LPC, EMDR
Founder of THRIVE, Clinical Director, Healing Guide and Co-Creator.
Brynn Miller Håkon is passionate about offering individuals the opportunity to reconnect, strengthen the gifts they have, and to Thrive. Brynn established Thrive in 2012. She works with clients of all ages from diverse backgrounds - those who are striving to bring their lives and dreams together - to help them achieve happy and healthy relationships. Brynn specializes in body focused effective treatment for trauma, and evidenced based treatment for OCD, phobias, and anxiety.
Brynn’s extensive work, both in the US and abroad, has helped to stoke a passion in her to serve as a guide for individual seeking to improve their lives. Brynn has worked at an international level with orphans in Mexico that were survivors of significant trauma and abuse and in Colombia with a group of displaced women, survivors of war. Brynn has served in the community as the Bilingual Women’s Counselor at Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Non-violence, an organization in Boulder devoted to challenging beliefs and behaviors that condone violence, and to promoting equality and social justice.
Brynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She earned a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology, (Body Psychotherapy) from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado in 2008. Brynn’s therapeutic focus centers on the integration of the body and the mind to help her clients flourish. In addition to having extensive training in body-based psychotherapy, Brynn is also trained trained in Ketamine Assisted Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, women’s issues, domestic violence, as well as Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, CBT, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Brynn attends Burning Man, a community art festival, yearly and volunteers to offer healing sessions and support to individuals struggling at the festival with intense growth experiences. Additionally, her practice helps provide a safe, accepting space for clients including those within the Spanish speaking immigrant community, the LGBTQ+ community, and the kink, monogamous, and poly communities. Brynn offers therapeutic and supervisory services in English and en Español, online and in-person (Boulder location).
Norway
AKC Certified Therapy Animal. Snuggle-wuggle-poo
Norway works with Brynn Miller Håkon while she guides clients through their own healing process. Norway is available for extra support for clients struggling with PTSD and trauma symptoms, and is trained how to support clients with OCD, as well as to assist with Exposure Response Prevention treatment if needed. She is hypoallergenic, non-shedding, and weighs just 16 pounds. She loves cuddling and tummy rubs, and is also trained to recognize, “free dog” so that she understands how to rest in space without distraction when her support services are not needed.
Amy Porter, MSW, LSW, EMDR
Listener & Believer, Bubble Blower, Self-Compassion Superhero in Training
Amy provides a safe space in therapy for you to show up fully, just as you are. She supports you in creating space to dismantle the various known and unknown obstacles blocking you from embodying your TRUE self. She believes you already have what it takes to heal and thrive, but you just need the right environment and community support to unravel and relearn.
Amy has recently expanded to supporting adults who are seeking healing by means of EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS). Since 2012, Amy has primarily served children and their families in their homes and schools, assisting in child behavior, developmental disabilities, and early childhood trauma. She has experience working with first-time parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, teen parents, and foster/adoptive families. Amy also uses art therapy, sand tray therapy, wilderness therapy, play therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy in her practice.
In her free time, Amy loves to engage in her local community of the North Fork Valley located in Paonia, CO on the Western Slope. Over the last decade, she has dedicated volunteer hours at the Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Center educating youth in prevention, as a National Forest winter & summer ranger, and as a Search & Rescue member. Since 2017, she has been actively educating herself and others in racial justice education and is committed to further developing her own understanding of internal-racial bias and translating this into advocacy work. She currently is on the board of Delta County Cares, an advocacy group for social and racial justice efforts. Offering therapy online and in-person (Paonia location only).
Margarita Mironova, MSW, SWC, EMDR
Clinical Social Worker Candidate, Explorer, Compassionate Guide, Reflective Evaluator
Whether you're navigating a new environment, exploring your identity, recovering from trauma, working on interpersonal relationships, or seeking inner peace, Margarita is here to provide the guidance and support you need. With a strong emphasis on active listening, validating thoughts and emotions, and offering genuine reflection, Margarita creates a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comforting. She understands the importance of fostering a safe space where clients can freely express themselves, ensuring that their experiences are acknowledged and validated throughout their therapeutic journey.
Margarita brings a wealth of skills and experiences to her therapy sessions, drawing from her diverse background in education, customer service, and marketing. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Digital Communication, as well as a Master's degree in Social Work, she possesses a solid academic foundation and a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and social dynamics. Margarita's multifaceted expertise allows her to approach therapy from a well-rounded perspective, providing valuable insights and tailored support to her clients.
Adopting a strengths-based approach, Margarita empowers individuals on their path of self-discovery. She integrates a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions, including Experiential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed practices. With skill and expertise, Margarita seamlessly combines these tools to guide and support individuals in their healing process and personal growth.
If you're ready to reconnect with your inner child and embark on a transformative journey towards a more fulfilling life, Margarita would be honored to be your guide. Take the first step towards unlocking your true potential by joining her in sessions. Together, you can create the life you deserve. Offering therapy online and in-person (Boulder location).
Margaret M. Klein, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Advocate, Inner World Adventurer, Good Troublemaker.
Margaret provides virtual and in-person individual psychotherapy for adults who want to explore, and more deeply understand their emotional landscapes. Her expertise and passion are in supporting clients with recovery from: involvement in cults or other high-control relationships; climate-related grief and anxiety; tending to grief surrounding loss; endurance athletics, career transitions; life transitions; intimacy issues in relationships; investigating power and privilege dynamics and the impacts of systemic oppression; neurodivergence; chronic illness; trauma and PTSD; anxiety; depression. Margaret believes her client’s self-determination and autonomy are of the utmost importance while co-creating a therapeutic journey. She takes personal story and experience seriously and tenderly. She invites humor and softness when engaging in topics that are difficult to understand or make sense of. Laughter and joy sometimes are the best medicine. Her fundamental goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space which can serve as a refuge for reflection, growth, and lasting freedom.
Margaret is well known for her professional integrity and her compassionate outlook. She understands the importance of human connection during times of self-discovery. She strives to focus on her client’s strengths when moments of clarity occur in session. She weaves many different aspects and therapeutic modalities into her approach with clients, while recognizing their wants and needs are always the driving force. She incorporates elements of neuroscience, EMDR, IFS, DBT, MI, and ACT; and applies feminist and psychodynamic lenses to her methods for understanding and sharing. She is committed to ongoing learning and praxis in her endeavor to become more anti-racist, LGBTQI+ affirming, poly and kink friendly, trauma-informed, anti-diet and body positive. Margaret believes you are already a whole and worthy person. Offering therapy online and in-person (Boulder location).
Martina Holzach, MA, MSc, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Adventure Guide/Therapist, Explorer of Inner Layers, Snow Dancer
Martina believes in empowering her clients to access and to unfold to their own inner wisdom and brilliance. Rather than providing all the answers or solutions, she facilitates a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can investigate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Martina’s academic journey has taken her to many different countries, and she is passionate about combining her interest in western psychology with the ancient wisdom of Buddhist psychology. Martina earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Canterbury University, New Zealand (2009) and her master’s degree in motivational psychology from the University in Zurich, Switzerland (2012). She also holds an additional master's degree from Naropa University in contemplative psychology.
Martina brings her unique blend of experiences to her work. Among other adventures, Martina has worked in Zanskar Valley in Ladakh, Northern India and has studied psychology in Nepal, Indian. She has also taught Yoga and Yoga therapy to athletes. Martina takes a trauma informed approach to therapy, combining her training in Somatic Experiencing with other contemplative approaches as well as elements of IFS, Polyvagal, solution focused therapy, and positive psychology. Offering therapy online.
Orna Peleg, MSW, LCSW, AEDP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Identifier Specialist, Cultivator, Trust Builder
After graduating from Hunter College School of Social Work in 1996, Orna worked as a therapist with adults and families in Brooklyn NY. Later, she worked for a non-profit agency in Israel serving adults with chronic mental health issues. Orna moved to Boulder CO with her family in 2002. She has worked in community mental health as a crisis specialist treating children, adolescents, and adults experiencing acute mental health crisis. Orna has vast experience in assessing and diagnosing clients seeking therapeutic services. She has worked with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, relationship issues and grief. Today Orna specializes in working with adults 18 and up, as well as adults 60 and up. The primary orientation of her work is to offer professional support to those who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, mild addiction and/or substance abuse, life goals and life transitions, as well as immigration.
In her work, Orna places an emphasis on the way the body, mind, and emotions influence one’s sense of well-being. Orna helps her clients find new ways to overcome obstacles and to flourish. She believes in building trust and allowing the moment-to-moment experience to guide the therapeutic process. She strives to create a partnership and a sense of connectedness with her clients. In her experience, building trust and connection is essential when focusing on therapeutic work. Achieving transformation, growth and a sense of fulfillment often develops from these fundamental values. Orna's primary modalities are AEDP, parts work, attachment-based therapy, somatic interventions, emotionally focused therapy, and CBT. Offering therapy mostly online.
Moran Grosz, MSW, SWC, EMDR
Clinical Social Worker Candidate, Listener for the Connection, Super there
Being there with clients through sadness, laughter, fear, or any defining life experience has always been what I intended for- ever since I became a therapist 20 years ago, still living in Israel and working in the community mental health field with babies, toddlers, kiddos and their high risk families.
Today, I am passionate about supporting adults move past adverse life events, or traumas that have happened to them without their choosing, and left them at a loss or with their life disrupted.
My primary modalities are EMDR and Parts Work, as well as attachment based therapy, somatic interventions, emotional focused therapy, yet first and foremost- attuning to client’s need’s and meeting them where they’re at.
I have also worked with teens who were removed from their families, as well as with teens and adults with intellectual low functioning, anxiety and depression.
Throughout the course of my work, I have always been captivated by every person's ability to get through life's challenges and come out the other side to find well-being.
I feel humbly privileged to be the one facilitating any one of my clients on their journey. Offering therapy online and in-person (Boulder/Broomfield).
Monica Posada, MA, LPCC, EMDR
Licensed Psychotherapist Candidate, Body, Mind and Sense, Friend of Community
Monica is a bicultural therapist, mother and wife who is passionate about supporting her clients while they navigate their unique life, relationships, and transitions. She was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. She has a BA in Psychology and a master’s degree in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. She is trained in trauma-based therapy and EMDR. She can support you both in English and Spanish. As a somatic therapist, Monica believes in the phenomenal connection between body and mind. She works to help her clients understand and establish a close relationship with their bodies. Her somatic training supports the healing process by helping clients understanding how tuning into the nervous system alone can generate more wellbeing in daily life. Monica works with families, couples, children, teens and adults.
As a therapist Monica advocates and works with people of diverse backgrounds. Her main lens is on the importance of how relationships shape who we are. She has experience working within various forms of attachment-based therapy and utilizes a trauma informed perspective to meet her clients where they are. Her main purpose is to create a safe space to explore and unfold the process of self-discovery, healing, and growth. She is passionate about her clients and the specific supports they’re seeking and knows how to apply her training at the level others can understand. When it comes to breaking down barriers, she believes in the power of understanding, exploring, and joining around challenges that can often lead to division and disconnection with self and others. In her work she finds that it’s very important to feel seen and recognized in ways that are compassionate and respectful on all accounts. She likes to laugh a lot and finds that rushing into things or placing timelines on major life processes can sometimes be unrealistic in the therapeutic setting. In her eyes she sees that each of us has a unique understanding around our own timing and rhythm in the world, especially when challenged with life transitions. Offering therapy online.
Maria Robinson, MA, R-DMT, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Patience Endurance and Vigor.
As a woman, you’ve got a lot going on. You’re raising two kids on your own or trying to climb up a corporate ladder that so happens to have a few rungs missing here or there. Maybe you’re blaming yourself for that love interest or boss not seeing your worth. You’re juggling school debt, not getting enough pay, and multiple loved one’s needs. You need a space for yourself to be heard, to be valued, to reconnect with who you are; to be seen and supported for all you do. You need someone on your team to keep you accountable to create time for your self-care, to dismantle the beliefs that keep you stuck.
Talk therapy is useful, but if it doesn’t incorporate the body, it’s not complete. Our bodies give us cues about what we need, so developing a better relationship with your body gives you more flexibility in real time. I work with you to identify cues and triggers to have more choices when you need to set a boundary or stand up for yourself or a loved one.
I know how scary it can be to seek help for yourself or a loved one, not to mention, trying an approach that incorporates the body, but it’s worthwhile! My hope is to create a space with you where you feel free and safe enough to be yourself. If you would like to find out if we make a good fit, I offer a free 20-minute consultation.
My experience and passion is working with clients from middle school and up, growing and grown. I’m energetic and dedicated person. Deepening the practice of my work is what drives me. I love movement, dance, and personal growth. I hope to instill these values in the people I work with, the same people who touch me with magic and intricacies of their own lives. Offering therapy online and in-person (Boulder location).
Christine Mangum, MS, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Cipheriste and Perspective Disrupter.
In addition to her academic education, Christine Mangum is trained in a variety of psychological treatment methods for working with specific mental health challenges such as, trauma, trauma processing, PTSD, anxiety, BPD, depression, and mood dysregulation. She makes space for her clients to explore evidence-based treatment forms that she has holds these certificates in: MI, CBT-I, Group SFBT, & SFBT. She motivates her clients to recognize what is valuable for them and how to make personal choices that align these forms. Her clinical education provides her clients fresh perspective and Mindsight.
Life can be a lot of things; this is her primary orientation. She is meticulous when it comes to perspective, and how to integrate it and establish meaningful personal narratives around life experiences. She feels that at times it’s important to not have a goal in mind and to not have an agenda slated, because being with things as they are can be incredibly healing for the heart. Life lessons feel like code sometimes; she finds ways to decode confusion through healthy, safe, personal exploration and knows how to help clients bridge these types of gaps in their own so quality of life connections can be made. For her, therapy is the ground work for freedom from current struggles.
Christine recognizes that fluctuating emotions and messy thought processes are not always ideal. These stressors can often come up at some pretty tough times, too. However when slowed down enough these challenges can unlock insightful qualities that lead to enduring personal growth. Her professional approach to client relationship is through authentic support and warmth. Her approach to therapy is to improve self-mastery, personal vision, and to aspire folks with a restful place to just be. Offering therapy online and in-person (Boulder location).
Krystel Mairs, MA, NLC
Registered Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Compassionate Guide and Witness
Krystel is passionate about her therapeutic approach when working with clients. She understands the complexity of navigating the demands of everyday life, and how at times this can feel unstable or even completely overwhelming. In support of her client’s goals, she believes they’re the expert who is needed to achieve their aspirations. She applies her training in transpersonal psychology and art therapy to guide clients through current challenges or reoccurring themes coming up in their lives. As a therapist she understands the importance of addressing unresolved experiences or past traumas within the safety of a professional setting. She does this by offering a hand of compassionate support to all her clients, and through helping create space for healing and growth to occur naturally. Her primary experience is in working with adults, 18 and up who are interested in mindfulness based practices, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Krystel received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin (2005) and her Master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Art Therapy from Naropa University (2015). Her education and training have taught her to respect the powerful dynamic between herself and her clients, and that a positive therapeutic experience is ultimately built upon trust, authenticity, and compassion. She believes personal growth takes effort and courage, and that the inward journey leads to a positive space, one where joy, ease, and insight can truly thrive. She recognizes the value in working with an experienced guide while addressing topics that deal with life transitions, relationship and self-esteem, motherhood, grief and loss counseling, as well as personal or secondary trauma. Though she is specialized in Art Therapy, this modality doesn’t limit the scope of her therapeutic skills. Ultimately her goal is to help clients develop their own unique expression and to establish a valuable orientation for themselves in the world. Offering therapy online and in-person (Boulder location).
Leda Swann, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Conversation Seeker, Cultivating Presence
Raised in a commune-style farm setting in rural Pennsylvania, Leda earned her BA from Middlebury College and then her MA in counseling psychology from Lesley College.
She is currently pursuing her certificate in Modern Psychoanalysis at the Academy for Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis in Livingston, NJ. A mother of three and a longtime practitioner of yoga, meditation, and Jin Shin Jyutsu (Japanese acupressure), she is interested in the well-being of the whole person.
Leda provides a safe and comfortable space where you can explore the parts of your life that you value and also the parts you may want to change. Her approach is to cultivate a sense of curiosity and kindness while supporting you in saying whatever is on your mind.
In Leda's words, "As we put our thoughts and feelings into words, we tend to grow more comfortable in ourselves, even in the midst of discomfort. We may find ourselves in more positive relationships at home, at school, and at work. We may find more clarity about how we want to live our lives. Whether in person or online, I see the therapeutic process as a catalyst for reflection, exploration, self-understanding, and personal growth. Together, we will work to understand the richness of who you are and resolve whatever is getting in the way of achieving your personal and professional goals.” Offering online and in-person therapy (Boulder location).
Dr. Noah Goldstein, L.Ac., DACM
Acupuncturist, Comforter, Alchemist, Shelter from the Storm
Noah is an acupuncturist specializing in mental and emotional health and wellbeing. His connection with people creates space to drop in, open up, release what's not needed, and step into what's next. Noah uses acupuncture, medicine rooted in spirit and grounded in science, to help people navigate the stormy waters of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the stresses of daily living in a wounded culture.
Acupuncture serves as a bridge between the mind and body, and creates space for insights into the heart of harmful patterns. It alleviates pain, reduces inflammation, and rebalances hormonal systems to support physical health as the foundation for mental health. Noah works with people in a way that helps them reconnect with their deeper places and gain access to strength and joy.
Noah works with all genders, and ages, often when they're going through life transitions like becoming a parent, an empty nester, graduating college or experiencing a big career change, or loss of a loved one. He frequently supports people healing from trauma and he also works with many people who are simply struggling the stresses of day-to-day living in the modern world.
Acupuncture is also a powerful adjunct to psychedelic therapy. It is useful for integration of psychedelic experiences. Noah often works with people before and after their therapy supported psychedelic experiences.
He is honored and delighted to be bringing an additional healing modality to the Thrive team and creating additional opportunities.
When he's not supporting people as an acupuncturist and herbalist he's usually with his family, or out for a run, or in the garden.
ANDREW O’REILLY, MA Candidate
Intern, Lover of Inner Landscape, Kind Companion on the Human Journey
Andrew is a master’s student at Naropa University, studying contemplative psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. Andrew recently graduated from a 2-year program as a Mindfulness teacher, led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Before moving to Colorado, Andrew was a professional gardener in NYC for a prestigious university. Andrew has a certification in arboriculture and loves to beautify native landscapes. Prior to his first career, Andrew studied philosophy and is no stranger to questioning what it means to live a full and meaningful life.
Andrew wants to be of genuine service, by providing a kind and supportive presence to others in an ever-shifting world. He believes that there is brilliant sanity in each of us which does not require doing anything. We are all deeply interconnected and can truly become ourselves in healthy relationships, especially the therapeutic one. Andrew wishes to be able to integrate mindfulness and psychotherapy in helping others heal and discover how to inhabit their own lives more fully with compassion and wisdom. Andrew plans to receive a certification in Play Therapy to support children and families.
Andrew’s clinical interests are to work with multicultural clients, veterans, highly sensitive individuals, athletes, children, those with self-esteem issues and life-transitions. Andrew personally loves nature, hiking, rock climbing, meditation, different cultures, connecting with others and practicing self-care.
