Meet The Therapists
Laura Magnuson
Owner, Clinician, LCSW, CPS II
Laura has more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, and children. In 2024, she was named Social Worker of the Year for the State of Colorado by the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and a Master's degree in Social Work from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Laura is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Bloom Wellness. Additionally, she holds a Colorado Organization of Providers Association Prevention Specialist Credential and a Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider Endorsement for School Social Work. Throughout her career, Laura has gained experience from various settings, including private practice, residential treatment, hospital social work, clinical case management, school-based therapy, school social work, community mental health, in-home services, crisis response services, case work with the Department of Human Services, and as a school mental health supervisor.
Laura is passionate about creating a safe space for individuals experiencing challenges and transitions. She operates from a Humanistic approach that is grounded in strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered philosophies. Laura values research and evidence-based treatment modalities and takes part in ongoing post-degree training. She uses a diverse blend of therapeutic modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute Level 1 trained), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Response, Safety Planning, and Psycho-education. Laura specializes in transitions, family issues, attachment, behavior modification, grief and loss, acute behavioral crises, depression, suicidality, and clinical supervision of licensure candidates. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Debby Elliott
Clinician, LCSW, CAAP
Debby has been a licensed clinical social worker for 21 years, with extensive
experience working with children and families. After completing her Bachelor's in Psychology at The University of Colorado, she found a passion for helping people to grow and reach their personal goals. While completing her master's at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work, she trained in day treatment and residential treatment settings. Debby practices strengths-based, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. She utilizes techniques such as play-based therapy, sand tray, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, drawing on her experience working with disadvantaged teens as an individual, group, and family therapist in a residential treatment setting before moving to the Teller County area in 2004.
Since then, she has worked as a school social worker, school counselor, and early childhood mental health specialist. She specializes in treating problems related to ADHD, attachment, anxiety, depression, and behavioral struggles. She recently completed a Certificate in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy to bring her passion for animals into her work. During her spare time, Debby spends time with her family hiking, biking, or skiing, with her golden retriever and Newfoundland puppy in tow.
Amy Stewart
Clinician, LSW, CPS II
Amy completed her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Speech Science from CU-Boulder and her Master’s in Social Work from the Colorado Springs campus of Newman University. Amy is a clinical social work candidate specializing in working with young people, caregivers, and families. Amy also holds a Colorado Organization of Providers Association Prevention Specialist Credential and a Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider Endorsement for school social work. Her years of experience include strengthening individuals and families through networking with community resources, case management, traditional school social work, school-based therapy, crisis response, and private practice.
Amy strives to empower those she works with in a non-judgmental, caring way. She is grounded in trauma-informed care and implements a strengths-based, solutions-focused approach. She uses an eclectic blend of modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Cognitive Processing Therapy. She is driven to provide cutting-edge treatment through up-to-date, research-based training and techniques. She embraces diverse populations and specializes in supporting clients as they work through anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, crisis, suicidality, and life transitions.
Kayla Joiner
Clinician, SWC, CPS II
Kayla completed her Bachelor's in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and her Master's in Social Work through Colorado State University, Fort Collins, in 2023. Kayla holds over five years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Kayla also holds a Colorado Organization of Providers Association Prevention Specialist Credential and a Colorado Department of Education Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization. Her experience comes from various settings, including private practice therapy, case management in community corrections facilities with those who are justice-involved and as a family and community liaison within a school.
Kayla is passionate about meeting people where they are and coming alongside them to help them overcome the challenges and transitions they may be experiencing and working with diverse populations. Kayla enjoys the outdoors, movement, and art and looks to incorporate these things into her practice.
Stephanie Wilson
Clinician, LPC
Stephanie is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care while employing a client-centered approach that places clients at the heart of the therapeutic process. Stephanie holds a Master of Science Degree in Counseling, having augmented her academic knowledge with specialized training in various therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFST), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that each person is unique, and their experiences and challenges deserve individualized attention. By fostering a warm, non-judgmental space, she aims to create an environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore and address concerns. Her expertise extends to understanding trauma through a neurosequential lens while enriching the healing space between each client and their identified concern.
Stephanie is committed to helping clients navigate their path of self-discovery and healing, and is honored to accompany her clients on this transformative journey. Sessions provide individuals space to express their unique narrative, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience for a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate and create positive change toward achieving your therapeutic goals and a more empowered future.
Kris Godfryt
Clinician, LPCC
Kris has over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education through the University of Northern Iowa and a Master’s in School Counseling from National-Louis University in Illinois. Her experience as a former teacher and school counselor ignited a passion to merge her educational and therapeutic skills to positively impact young lives in the community. Kris holds her LPCC certificate and is working towards her LPC licensure. Her diverse expertise includes dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, school issues, parenting and caregiving, life transitions, self-discovery, and chronic illness to wellness.
Kris is passionate about being your guide through self-exploration, in which you will identify the issues causing distress together. She is trauma-informed and implements a person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach while also bringing in psychoeducation to help clients improve their mental health and well-being. With boundless empathy and unconditional acceptance, Kris is honored to be with you every step of the way to remind you of your strengths and purpose to overcome your unique challenges. Because each client is unique, Kris tailors her approach to meet you where you’re at. She’s dedicated to ensuring her clients feel safe and heard so they can heal and thrive in an environment that values their rights and well-being.
Tel: 719-286-9077
Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
* If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or contact the Colorado Crisis Services line at 1-844-493-8255.