Sara is a licensed clinical social worker who has a diverse professional background working with children, adults, and families. Sara uses her advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention, as well as components of CBT, DBT, and IFS to support her clients in all aspects of their lives. While using a strength-based, self-compassionate, and trauma-informed lens, she is excited to … Read More
Jade Koenigs, BS
Jade is dedicated to fostering holistic well-being through the powerful connection between body and mind. By understanding each individual’s unique journey, she guides clients toward greater health through a range of kinesthetic experiences. These include dance movement therapy and adventure-based leadership development. Additionally, as a trained Therapeutic Game Master, Jade skillfully utilizes tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons to assist … Read More
Fede Escobar-Merodio, APSW
Fede’s collaborative, client centered and strength-based approach is informed by theories and models such as: Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Collaborative Proactive Solutions and Adventure Therapy. Through outdoor activities, mindfulness and play, Fede works with clients to develop flexibility, adaptability, frustration tolerance and problem solving skills. Fede lays emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship that is … Read More
Cait Wilkinson, BS
Cait has her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has been working with children in various roles since 2012. She has 2.5 years of experience providing in-home, ABA therapy services to children diagnosed with autism. Cait has previously been an assistant youth hockey coach, and also taught Learn to Skate in her hometown. Cait believes that physical activity plays an important … Read More
Justin VerMeer, MSW
Justin has ten years of experience in experiential education and service-learning. Justin recently completed his master’s in Social Work, and his therapy approach is informed by IFS and IPNB therapies. He is an enthusiastic listener and finds great joy in creating a safe space for clients to share, explore, and be heard. He works with clients in activity-based therapies outdoors, … Read More
Jade Hudson, LMFT
Jade has a simple approach to working with individuals: she believes you’re the expert of your own life. Using this client-centered approach, Jade provides non-judgmental support and helps you figure out what works for you. Whether it’s finding new coping skills to handle tough situations or uncovering what makes life meaningful, she’ll work side-by-side with you to build something that … Read More
Rice Spann, BA
Rice has worked with youth in many different capacities over the past decades, including working as a licensed elementary teacher, high school teacher, archery instructor, soccer coach, and leader of a home-schooling cooperative. Rice is able to quickly convey unconditional positive regard when first meeting clients, and help bring out the best in them through doing activities they enjoy and … Read More
Rebecca Lovaas, MFT
Rebecca discovered her passion for cultivating confidence, trust, and connection in others through immersive outdoor experiences during her many years as an educator. Her formal training as a wilderness guide, combined with a master’s degree in environmental education and Marriage and Family Therapy, informs and inspires the work she does at Trailhead. Rebecca tailors activities to each individual, incorporating arts … Read More
Brian Jones
Brian has 20+ years of experience as an outdoor guide and educator with recent training completed in Somatic Soul-Based Trauma. He enjoys meeting clients of all ages where they are at in their journey and helping them to become the best versions of themselves along the way. Brian focuses on helping clients gain skills and learn about themselves through nature … Read More
Greg Seehusen, LPC, CCAT
Greg is experienced in facilitating adventure therapy through a trauma-informed lens, which incorporates elements of challenge, freedom, and enjoyment as integral parts of growth and learning. Greg has worked mainly with youth but enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan. Greg completed a master’s degree in counseling after a twenty-year engineering career, motivated by his personal experiences with grief and … Read More