Meet the Team
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Maryellen Stipe
MA, LPC
Owner, Director, Counselor
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Jesse Spaun
MA, LPCC, NCC
Counselor, Administrator
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Dayron Blackwell
MA, LPCC
Counselor
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Shea Mauser
Counseling Intern
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Tatum Jackson
Counseling Intern
Get to Know Us
Maryellen Stipe
MA, LPC
Owner, Director, Counselor
Maryellen is the leader of our faith-based counseling center. She specializes in women's issues and counseling education. Maryellen supervises counselors in training from Colorado Christian University.
Maryellen obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary. In addition, she served as the Director of the Women's Ministry at Crossroads Church of Denver for over forty years. Maryellen has a longstanding spiritual reputation from serving alongside her late husband, Tom Stipe. She continues to preach and serve in her community today while also continuing her counseling career and helping to sculpt new counselors in training.
Jesse Spaun
MA, LPCC, NCC
Counselor, Administrator
Jesse obtained his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University in 2022. He is also a National Certified Counselor.
Jesse enjoys working with adults and couples, as well as teens and families. He applies person-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, and psychodynamic therapies. He is passionate about providing a transformative relationship through coming alongside others and walking with them through life’s struggles.
Dayron Blackwell
MA, LPC
Counselor
Dayron attained his Master of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Dayron approaches all individuals, understanding that their circumstances are unique to every individual. However, Mr. Blackwell uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential therapy (ET), and narrative therapy because, through symptom-focused interventions, a person can target behavior to compete against emotional stressors.
It is essential that through approaching every client individually and by using listening, empathy, compassion, and support, those in need will acquire effective techniques in treating depression, anxiety disorders, and numerous phobias.
Shea Mauser
Counseling Intern
Shea is a graduate student at Colorado Christian University and is actively pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Shea loves working with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults. She utilizes play therapy, talk therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy as well as a person-centered approach. She has a passion for sports, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and spiritual development.
Tatum Jackson
Counseling Intern
Tatum is a graduate student at Colorado Christian University and is actively pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Tatum enjoys working with a wide range of clientele such as the homeless population, survivors of trauma, and individuals with disabilities. She utilizes somatic therapy, narrative therapy, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. Tatum is passionate about helping others heal and finding their voice through mindfulness and grounding techniques.