Addy is the founder and Clinical Director of AB Counseling Group in Golden, Colorado. She holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed School Counselor (LSC). Addy has built collaborative partnerships with multiple universities to support counseling interns and pre-licensed clinicians, providing high-quality supervision and a strong training environment rooted in ethical, client-centered care.

Addy specializes in couples therapy and has completed Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She works with couples to improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and rebuild connection using evidence-based approaches that support lasting change.

In her family therapy work, Addy helps families navigate complex dynamics such as co-parenting after divorce, ongoing conflict, and emotional disconnection. Her background as a Licensed School Counselor offers valuable perspective on child development, family systems, and the needs of children and adolescents across developmental stages.

Through parenting support, Addy collaborates with caregivers to create individualized, positive parenting plans that are practical and sustainable. Her approach focuses on reducing stress and conflict while strengthening communication, cooperation, and confidence within the family system.

Clients often describe Addy’s style as warm, direct, and supportive. She offers thoughtful challenges while maintaining a compassionate and respectful therapeutic space.

Makaela provides trauma-focused counseling for adolescents and adults, supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity, and significant life transitions. She incorporates EMDR therapy as part of her trauma-informed approach, helping clients process experiences that continue to impact their daily lives. Makaela collaborates with clients to explore ways to bring meaning, belonging, and purpose into their lives.

Makaela meets clients where they are, helping them recognize their innate strengths and integrate their individuality into the gifts they share with the world. She fosters present-moment awareness and creates a space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and empowered.

Believing in the transformative power of pain, Makaela helps clients understand the stories shaping their behaviors and uncover the wisdom within those experiences. She approaches therapy with curiosity and care, viewing sessions as a collaborative exploration of “what has happened to you” rather than “what is wrong with you.”

She creates a safe and supportive space where all aspects of who you are are welcomed and accepted, allowing clients to explore their experiences, gain insight, and cultivate resilience. Clients often describe Makaela as a calm presence who helps them connect their mind and body throughout the session. As author Ann Voskamp writes, “Shame dies when stories are told in safe places,” reflecting the supportive environment Makaela strives to provide.

Holly Marks adopts a person-centered approach that honors each individual’s unique values, experiences, and cultural background. She empowers clients through mindfulness, strength-based, and somatic-informed approaches, helping them become aware of their emotions, celebrate their strengths, and develop skills to navigate life’s challenges. Holly supports clients in cultivating self-compassion, insight, self-confidence, and the awareness to find balance within their nervous system.

Holly works with adolescents, adults, and couples, providing a safe, supportive environment where clients can be vulnerable, honest, and empowered to grow. She also offers Prepare/Enrich premarital counseling, helping couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build a strong foundation for marriage. She draws on her extensive teaching experience—mentoring children and adolescents for over 15 years—to understand developmental challenges and provide guidance that is both practical and emotionally attuned.

Outside of therapy, Holly enjoys climbing 14ers, long-distance backpacking, photography, theatre, and raising her Beagle puppy with her partner, Scott.

Fiona is a master’s-level intern pursuing her M.A. in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Colorado Denver. She has completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families as they deepen their understanding of themselves and one another.

Fiona believes that each voice in the therapy room deserves to be heard. She thoughtfully considers emotions, beliefs, identities, and lived experiences to better understand the unique perspective each person brings. Her goal is to create a space where clients feel respected, supported, and genuinely understood.

She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy, working alongside clients to explore past experiences and create meaningful direction for the present and future. Fiona supports clients navigating relational concerns, grief, self-discovery, and the complexities of healing. She values growth while also recognizing and celebrating strengths, believing that moments of joy are an important part of the therapeutic process.

Outside of the office, Fiona enjoys reading, playing board and video games, taking pictures of her cats, and learning to sew.

Shirazeh Rogers is a master’s-level clinician pursuing her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Colorado Denver. She is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating moments in life that feel confusing, overwhelming, or stuck. Whether someone is hoping to break old patterns, deepen their understanding of relationship or family dynamics, heal long-standing wounds, or reconnect with their sense of self, Shirazeh moves at a pace that feels safe, steady, and empowering. She offers both virtual and in-person sessions to residents across Colorado.

Shirazeh works with a wide range of concerns, including relationship conflict, ADHD (supporting both children and adults), low self-esteem, family tension, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Her training in the Gottman Method informs her work with couples, helping partners strengthen their friendship, communicate effectively, and cultivate meaning and connection in their relationship.

Shirazeh strives to create a therapeutic space grounded in respect—where clients feel understood, supported, and encouraged to explore what truly matters to them. She is not afraid to gently challenge patterns that may no longer serve clients, doing so with care, empathy, and a focus on deeper healing. She sees her role as walking alongside clients with compassion and honesty and looks forward to supporting each person on their path toward growth and well-being.

Maddie is often the first friendly voice clients hear at ABCounseling Group, helping them feel welcomed, supported, and at ease from their very first interaction. She brings over 10 years of experience in healthcare, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and supporting both clients and clinicians with scheduling, billing questions, and day-to-day operations. Maddie also supports the practice with social media and marketing efforts and is known for her organization, attention to detail, and approachable, helpful presence.

Born in Hawaii and raised in Colorado since the age of two, Maddie has a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She enjoys hiking in the mountains and finds balance and restoration in nature. Her grounded, friendly demeanor reflects her commitment to creating a positive and seamless experience for everyone at ABCounseling Group.