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 compassionate, trauma-focused counseling for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity exploration, and significant life transitions. She incorporates EMDR therapy into her trauma-informed approach, helping clients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move toward lasting healing. Together, she and her clients explore ways to cultivate greater meaning, connection, resilience, and purpose. 

Makaela meets clients where they are, helping them recognize their innate strengths while honoring the unique experiences that have shaped them. She creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to embrace growth. Through mindfulness and present-moment awareness, she helps clients reconnect with both themselves and the world around them. 

Believing in the transformative power of pain, Makaela helps clients understand the stories behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while discovering the resilience and wisdom that emerge through healing. She approaches therapy with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity, viewing each session as a collaborative exploration of “what has happened to you” rather than “what is wrong with you.” 

Makaela welcomes every part of who her clients are with acceptance and respect, creating a safe space where healing and self-discovery can unfold. Clients often describe her as a calm, grounding presence who helps them connect their mind and body throughout the therapeutic process. Inspired by Ann Voskamp’s words, “Shame dies when stories are told in safe places,” Makaela is honored to provide that safe place where meaningful change can begin. 

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.

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.