Meet Our Team

Director of Neuropsychological Services & Lead Neurotherapist

Nick is a lead Neurotherapist at Lighthouse and a licensed professional counselor. He works with clients and trains staff. Nick studied philosophy and psychology in college, then went to Naropa University for his Master’s Degree in transpersonal counseling psychology. Before working at Lighthouse, Nick was in private practice for 12 years, providing individual and family therapy. Nick has been a neurofeedback practitioner since 2012.

Nick has been interested in electronics and biofeedback from a young age. He built a skin conductance biofeedback device when he was 14.

Clinic Operations Manager

Samantha began her education in Chicago and graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a focus in Psychology and human development. With an early graduation from high school and honor roll status kept throughout her schooling, Samantha is passionate about educating herself and caring for others. Samantha’s therapeutic focus is on positive psychology, and she is working on her BCN while practicing with Lighthouse as our Senior Coordinator. She has worked as a Forbes trainer at The Broadmoor Resort, an adventure camp leader, and an infant caretaker. In her free time, Samantha focuses on self-care, family, and her beloved snake Medusa and cat Jasmine.  

Client Relations Coordinator

Hannah obtained her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Colorado State University, with a concentration in the critical social theory of Intersectionality. Post-graduation, she embarked on a career as a collegiate academic advisor, interfaith teaching assistant, therapeutic intake administrator, and a psychiatric services coordinator. Hannah is dedicated to ensuring our clients receive the best care possible by emphasizing mental health awareness, accessibility, and inclusion. Hannah believes that by encouraging others to seek mental health care, we strengthen and enhance community wellbeing.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Hannah’s life-long dream is to ride a hot air balloon and travel to the largest libraries in the world. In her free time, Hannah can be found reading a new book or playing board games with friends.

Senior Neurotherapist, Intern Coordinator

Maggie obtained her Master's in Clinical Mental Health with a focus in mindfulness-based transpersonal counseling from Naropa University. Maggie received her Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with a minor in psychology and neurobehavioral studies from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2014.

Maggie is a certified clinical trauma professional, CCTP-I, which means Maggie emphasizes care through a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. Maggie also utilizes a social justice lens. Maggie draws from evidence-based practices including mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (mCBT), Gestalt, and Neurofeedback Therapy to provide catered-to-individualized care.

On a personal note, Maggie loves the outdoors and all things extreme sports. She spends most of her free time hiking with her dog, camping in the mountains, climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, or wake-surfing. 

Senior Neurotherapist

David Elliot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained his Master’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016. He enjoys working with families and children to explore new ways of communicating that aim to strengthen familial connections through empathy and understanding. David supports families in the present as challenges arise, working with them to collaboratively identify opportunities for growth within their current communication strategies. His background is in Structural Family Therapy, which aims to identify and refine each family member’s role to enhance healthy boundaries and relationships between each family member. David’s lighthearted approach creates a safe and non-judgmental environment to help his clients navigate challenging situations through open and honest dialogue.

David loves the outdoors and often snowboards, hikes, jogs, and plays disc golf. He also has a passion for indoor activities including cooking, playing drums, gaming, and maintaining his coral reef and fish tank.

Neurotherapist

Coco began her academic journey at Rowan University, where she obtained a Psychology degree and a minor in Philosophy and Religion. Fueled by her interest in the connection between contemplative practice and psychology, she pursued a Master's degree at Naropa University, specializing in Transpersonal Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Mindfulness Meditation. 

With a background in psychotherapy, Coco has refined her skills in helping young people navigate psychological and behavioral challenges. Grounded in the belief that achieving balance is fundamental to human nature, she works with clients to reach tangible goals. 

Outside of her professional pursuits, Coco engages in yoga, meditation, and dance to promote the essential mind-body connection. Understanding the significance of personal equilibrium, she aims to cultivate a sense of tranquility in all her interactions. 

Neurotherapist

Monica Puckett has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, earned in 2016. With a passion for empowering individuals and families, she has taught parenting and communications classes, coached diverse age groups and needs, and helped clients develop essential skills for personal and relational growth. 

Specializing in ADHD and depression, Monica employs a therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals realize their own potential while providing tools for effective life and mental management. She uses evidence-based techniques to foster resilience and emotional well-being, tailored to each client’s unique experiences. 

An advocate for mental health awareness, Monica actively participates in community outreach programs to destigmatize mental health issues and promote healthy practices. In her free time, she enjoys her home life with her husband of 10 years and their blended family, which includes two given daughters, two chosen sons, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, two grandchildren and a Boxer. She loves exploring nature, traveling, and family.  A lifelong learner, she values the importance of balance and self-care in both personal and professional life. 

Psycho Neurotherapist

Bobbi is working on her Master of Social Work degree at MSU Denver. After experiencing firsthand its capacity to change lives, she began practicing neurofeedback in 2020. She has an MA in Education from CU Boulder and a BA in Psychology from Stanford University. As a lifelong learner, Bobbi believes that we all have the capacity to develop and learn new ways of being. She looks forward to working with clients to help them feel and function better. 

 Bobbi enjoys cooking, gardening and playing games. 

Psycho Neurotherapist

Em completed their undergraduate studies at the University of the Ozarks, majoring in Religion and Political Science. This degree shaped their understanding of the effect systems have on people. They are finishing a Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver. They love working with kiddos, teens, young adults, families, and couples. Their therapeutic approach centers around holistic, client-lead interventions and relationships. They reflect a deep commitment to fostering healthy and supportive relationships using approaches such as Structural Family Therapy, CBT, and Trauma Focused Therapies.  

As a queer and neurodivergent individual, Em is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, using their unique perspective to promote inclusivity and understanding in both their professional and personal life. They are dedicated to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 

In their free time, they love spending time with their black lab, being outside, and creating in their art journal.

Psycho Neurotherapist

I believe wholeheartedly in the power of presence, and how healing the therapeutic relationship alone can be. I trust your ability to self-direct and find your way. I operate as a clear mirror for your own self-reflection. I am a master’s level student of mindfulness-based transpersonal therapy. I work with Gestalt, person-centered counselling, parts-work (IFS) and trauma-informed care. I also dip into mindfulness-based tools, CBT and DBT. I have a background in Hatha yoga and vipassana meditation, that informs the way I lead. Together, we can find regulation for your nervous system, get you out of a state of survival, and into a state of vitality. This will require willingness, discomfort, patience and curiosity.  

Other than being passionate about therapy, I am a writer and a seeker. Born in Montreal, Canada, I believe that that city has shaped me into being a textured, engaged and inspired being. On my time off, I am often dancing, walking in the mountains, writing, or spending time with loved ones. I so look forward to meeting you right were you are. 

Psycho Neurotherapist

David is finishing his education in Clinical Mental Health with a focus in Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University.  His approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client centered.  He has a holistic view of psychotherapy, rooted in the belief that the body, mind, and spirit of a person can’t be compartmentalized, and that healing is most effective when it addresses the totality of the human experience. 

In the prime of his life, David was debilitated by a chronic illness that threatened to take away his ability to walk, rooted in childhood traumas.  He underwent a nine-year initiation of healing and came back into health on the other side equipped with boundless compassion for those suffering, and the embodied belief that with the right tools, support, and attitude, all people have the ability to heal themselves, no matter what they may be going through. David believes that healing, while not always pleasant, can also be fun.  Integrating techniques like Mindfulness, Gestalt, and Internal Family Systems, he is devoted to creating a safe space for people of all walks of life to bring the full spectrum of their authentic selves, to be witnessed, supported, and honored in their path of healing, learning, discovering, and growing. 

Outside of Lighthouse, David loves playing guitar and singing, getting down on the dance floor, walking through green forests, studying all esoteric things, and shredding on his snowboard. 

Psycho Neurotherapist

Jeremy Vera is currently enrolled in the Clinical Master’s program for Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University. Jeremy emphasizes a holistic approach to healing, drawing from his passion for psychology and counseling, a lifelong study and practice of Buddhist meditation and philosophy, and an athletic career as an NCAA gymnast.

Having worked with all age groups and populations for the past 8 years as a coach, he is now dedicated to compassionately facilitating clients’ healing and transformation by connecting them with their own inherent wisdom. He draws inspiration from the integration of different modalities, including CBT, Jungian Psychology, and Contemplative Psychotherapy, to work to help individuals reach their potential. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his dogs, studying different forms of psychology, and training in martial arts. 

Psycho Neurotherapist

Katie is working on her Master of Arts in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University. She has a diverse background in the sciences ((STEM and social sciences)), with a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Katie approaches the therapeutic relationship through a person-centered lens and doesn’t believe in a one size fits all approach to counseling and therapy. She combines elements of Gestalt therapy, Mindfulness-Based therapeutic techniques, Internal Family Systems (AKA parts work), and Neurofeedback Assisted Psychotherapy. In her free time Katie helps care for her elderly father and loves cooking, spending time with furry friends, writing, painting, and being outside. She also creates meditations for Insight Timer.