ABOUT US
Melissa McGee
Melissa is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. As a long time Laramie resident who has worked as a certified teacher with kids of all ages in a school setting for the past 20 years, she specializes in teens that struggle with anxiety, depression, challenges in the home environment, and self-esteem struggles.
Melissa strives to run a counseling practice that offers a nurturing, caring, and comfortable environment, and wants to a create an atmosphere that lends itself to people being willing to tackle life’s challenges while being supported along the way.
Melissa has a way of connecting with people in a meaningful way that promotes change, growth, and an ability for them to become successful in overcoming life’s challenges.
Michael McGee
Before completing his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, Michael spent 25 years in the military. His time as a soldier and leader have given him years of experience in counseling, coaching, and mentoring young adults from varying backgrounds.
He has routinely worked with soldiers dealing with trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, and life transitions. Michael believes that the success of the counseling process is most strongly affected by the therapeutic relationship built between counselor and client. His aim is to meet each client right where they are in an accepting and welcoming way and to partner with them to see the change and growth in their life that they are seeking.
Michael is a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, he specializes in teens, college students, young adults, current and former military, law enforcement, and first responders.
Michael is a mature, relatable counselor with years of life experience behind his counseling degree. He is excited to partner with you to achieve all the goals you can set for yourself!
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Robby Shipp
Robby is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. Robby is born and raised in Wyoming and loves all that Wyoming has to offer. He is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health support to kids, teens, adults, couples, and families. He specializes in play therapy, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma helping clients navigate personal challenges and fostering emotional resilience. Robby is an EMDR trained therapist.
He has experience working with clients from age five to adulthood. Robby believes that each one of us in this world are so beautifully different and unique in their own way. With that, he believes that they experience life’s challenges and struggles differently. No one person’s experience is the same.
Robby strives to meet each of his clients exactly where they are at and build a trusting and supportive relationship that will help set the groundwork for change and growth. His goal is to give his clients the support and tools needed to help them overcome whatever challenges life brings their way.
Susy Shipp
Susy’s past experience working with at-risk youth and as an EMT led her to pursue her master’s in Community Mental Health at the University of Wyoming graduating in 2019. Susy also grew up bi-cultural as a Mexican American and is fluent in Spanish and English. Through Susy’s life experiences she is passionate about helping others and giving back to her community.
She has experience working with all ages starting at 5 all the way through late adulthood. Susy enjoys working with individuals through a variety of life stages. She has experience working with underserved populations, providing services in Spanish, individuals with trauma, and those that are having a difficult time adjusting to life’s transitions.
Susy believes in creating an environment where trust and safety are created. Her goal is to ensure you have a positive experience in counseling and understands the importance of the relationship between client and counselor. Susy meets each client where they are at providing a safe environment that allows the clients to grow and get through difficult life transitions.
Jenni Vazqueztell
Jenni is a Master of Social Work in the state of Wyoming. Before completing her degree at the University of Denver, Jenni founded and was the Director of Southeast Wyoming Foster Closets and Cody’s Closet and has been a foster parent for six years. Her time as a foster parent, mother, behavioral health professional, and nonprofit director have given her years of experience in counseling and mentoring individuals, couples, and families with diverse backgrounds.
Jenni has routinely worked with mental health, trauma, substance abuse, life transitions, grief, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety. She has experience working with clients from ages 18 to adulthood in person and via Telehealth. Jenni has practiced in psychiatric, medical, residential, and community mental health settings providing mental health and substance abuse treatment to all ages.
Jenni believes in meeting clients where they are at and begins with building an authentic relationship. She practices trauma-informed care and believes each client is unique and deserves the utmost respect and advocacy. Jenni aims to provide a welcoming, safe environment that fosters trust, hope, healing, and growth. Jenni views therapeutic modalities as a toolbox for therapy but often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Animal-assisted Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy.
Jamie French
I am Jamie French, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). My education and experience includes a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming and a Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I grew up on a ranch west of Laramie, am married, and have one child. I spend my spare time doing things with my church, metal detecting, rock hounding, exploring, and spending time with our friends and family.
My dedication to mental health stems from my own personal experiences both growing up in a family where some members had mental and physical health issues, and overcoming mental health issues of my own. At the age of 4-years old, I was run over by a road grader on our ranch and was severely injured, resulting in growing up with significant insecurities and physical challenges. Through grace, hard work, and help, I have overcome those and many other personal challenges, resulting in my ability and passion to help others going through difficult life experiences. I felt I had a calling to go into the counseling field which was solidified through my heart for people and a passion for helping them navigate difficult times in their lives.
Working through mental health challenges can be scary and lonely, but I know how much life can change for the better when you get the support you need and take those important steps towards finding peace. Having a counselor that not only listens, but is honest, empathetic, and understanding is important to finding the right mental health professional. You are special and unique which means that I will not use a “cookie-cutter” type technique but rather one that is designed specifically for you, your personality and style, and the most straightforward approach to meeting your goals. I can use a variety and combination of integrated techniques like Faith-Based Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and other therapeutic techniques.
I specialize in: • Biblical Counseling • Trauma and PTSD • Marriage, Family, and Relationship • Trauma, Abuse, Insecurity, and Conflict • Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, Death, Grief, and Anger Management • Women’s Issues • Adolescents
I look forward to meeting you and working through your journey to wellness together.
Sheri Johnson
Sheri Johnson graduated in May of 2023 with a Master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wyoming. She is a dedicated professional who brings her clients a unique blend of experience and expertise.
Sheri has a bachelor’s in Elementary Education and is a former college athlete. She spent over 25 years mentoring college students in a non-profit setting and has worked as a track coach. She has a passion for helping others and has dedicated her life to positively impacting the lives of those she serves.
In her work, Sheri believes healing starts with a strong therapeutic relationship using a Person-Centered approach. Sheri deeply understands trauma-informed care and is dedicated to helping clients work through life’s challenges. She is skilled in helping individuals find solutions through various counseling approaches tailored to the individual, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Faith-Based Therapy, and other therapeutic techniques.
With over 30 years of marriage and two adult children, she also strongly appreciates the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of marriage and family therapy.
In her counseling practice, Sheri provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With her diverse background and compassionate approach, Sheri Johnson is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals and live their best lives.
Eric Randall
Eric was born and raised in Maryland, outside of Washington DC. He fell in love with Wyoming when he learned to fly fish and downhill skill in the Snowy Range as a kid. Eric fled the east coast for Wyoming after high school to earn a bachelors in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Wyoming in 2001. Since then, he has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico and now back in Wyoming. Eric’s wife and three teenage kids are his pride and joy.
Before moving into counseling Eric worked in ministry, missions, business, video production, and excavation. Eric served in the Wyoming Army National Guard as a mechanic, completed his Masters of Arts in Counseling through Messiah University and is now a Provisional Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. Eric is in training for EMDR through EMDR Consulting. Eric also trained in narrative trauma care through the Allender Center, in Seattle, Washington. While he has focuses on helping men and women with a history of trauma and depression he also has experience with substance abuse, behavioral addictions, anxiety, marital issues, life transitions and parenting challenges. His goal is to help them reduce the pain from the trauma and integrate the story of their past into their lives so that it does not control the future. Eric believes that the heart of the counseling experience is the relationship between counselor and client. He strongly believes his job is to help clients learn to work through the issues that brought them in to seek help.
Julia Daigger
Julia is a highly dedicated and compassionate individual with a diverse educational background and a strong commitment to helping others. Her journey from teaching to counseling reflects her natural inclination to support people through their struggles.
Julia strives to provide her clients with a caring, supportive, non-judgmental, safe counseling environment. She manages her clients’ concerns in a direct, realistic style. Julia's background in education, her own life experiences and person-centered approach make her relatable to her clients. She can empathize with their challenges and connect on a personal level. She is straightforward and practical in her approach. Julia's desire to help others is evident in her commitment to providing a supportive environment. She offers her clients a safe space to explore their feelings and challenges. She is attuned to the present moment and allows her to be fully present with her clients. Julia can attune to her clients' emotions and empathize with their feelings in order to respond appropriately and provide the emotional support they need. Her background in education and now the addition of counseling indicates a creative approach to problem-solving and therapy. She's likely to explore various techniques and methods to suit each client's unique needs. Julia is resourceful in finding the right methods and techniques to support her clients' healing journeys. This adaptability is vital in counseling. She believes in fostering a genuine, authentic, and organic connection with her clients. This approach allows for a deep and meaningful therapeutic relationship. Julia's commitment to providing a culturally sensitive counseling environment shows her respect for diversity and her intention to honor all clients' backgrounds and beliefs. She focuses on identifying and nurturing her clients' strengths to help them overcome challenges. This positive, empowering approach can be highly effective in counseling.
Julia's combination of her background in education and her pursuit of a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling indicates a strong foundation for providing effective counseling services. Her core values of empathy, support, and adaptability make her well-equipped to assist clients of all ages and backgrounds on their paths to healing and personal growth. Julia will be fully licensed just after the first of the year.
Diane French
Diane’s training includes a MS in Biochemistry (Louisiana Tech University), a Certification in School Guidance and Counseling (MA equivalent, Northwestern State
University) and a MA in Professional Counseling (Liberty University). She works with couples, families, individuals (adults and adolescents) and with Christians seeking Biblical counseling. Diane uses a variety of techniques like Faith-based Counseling,
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She finds mindfulness and resilience practices as well as positive self-care and respectful communication skills to be especially helpful to clients.
“I believe that each person is as unique as their individual finger print and that we all
have equal importance in the world. We are all seeking love, joy and peace but the
pathway is often challenging. I would enjoy meeting you and traveling with you on your
journey for a time.”
Jenny Berchenbriter
Jenny’s interest in working with and supporting others blossomed from a long and fulfilling career as a Certified Massage Therapist. Her education involved somatic, and mindfulness
techniques that she both practices and weaves into sessions with clients. She became fascinated
in how our experiences and emotions manifest physically, which led her to a BS in Psychology and a master’s in Mental Health Counseling through the University of Wyoming.
Jenny strives to create a safe space to explore the whole self including your unique inner experiences. Her approach emphasizes the important relationship between emotions,
cognitions, and physical symptoms. In session she works alongside you, offers tools or techniques, listens without judgement, and encourages you to find the solutions and take steps
that best fit your needs enabling you to live more fully.
Jason Harshberger
Jason has been walking with people in their journey’s throughout his professional career. Currently he is a licensed professional counselor in Wyoming. He works with people of all ages and life realities. He has spent a great deal of his counseling career working with people who are dealing with substance use/abuse issues. He also specializes in faith based counseling and religion. Jason uses a Person-Centered approach that focuses on the importance of the counseling relationship in helping people make sense of their lives. Jason also is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Feedback Informed Therapy (FIT)
Jason has a Master’s degree in counseling from Colorado Christian University, a Master’s of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary. He is currently in his 3rd year of a PhD program in Counseling at the University of Wyoming.
Jason’s wife works for Wyoming Game and Fish. He has a blended family that consists of 5 teenagers! He is a Wyoming native and enjoys camping, hunting, boating, and skiing.
Matthew Grovenstein
Matthew has spent most of his life in Wyoming, so he understands the culture of grit and resilience. He has also seen firsthand how this same culture can keep people from seeking help in hard times, especially through his work as a wildland firefighter and dispatcher. With this in mind, Matthew strives to help clients feel comfortable and welcome, not forcing them in any direction, but supporting them to make the changes they want in life. He is trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches and applies each of them with intention to meet the needs of the individual. He earned his Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Wyoming and recently moved back to Laramie. Through his time working in community mental health, Matthew has experience ranging from helping clients adjusting to new life circumstances, to severe substance addiction, to chronic disorders. No matter the concern, he aims to help the client get to the root of the problem, rather than seeking a quick fix. If you're ready to put in the work, he's ready to meet you each step of the way. Matthew works with children under age 14 and with adults.
Linda Randall
Linda is a PCSW (Provisional Clinical Social Worker)who has a master’s in social work (MSW) from Barry University. Linda had an emphasis on trauma-informed care and practice. She is certified in Trauma-formed cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for ages 3-18. Linda also trained in narrative trauma care through the Allender Center, in Seattle, Washington.
Linda is a mature, relatable counselor with years of life experience. She is straightforward, honest, down-to-earth, and practical in her approach. Linda’s desire to help others is evident in her commitment to providing a supportive, caring, and compassionate environment. She is excited to partner with you to achieve the goals you set for yourself!
Linda received her bachelor's in social work (BSW) through Liberty University. In her undergrad, she worked at the middle school and as a case manager with LIV Health.
Linda’s first degree was in Photography where she served the Laramie community. Then she transitioned into ministry at the University of Wyoming and that led to living in Costa Rica, and Mexico for a few years. When returning to Laramie she managed a cleaning company and has been the proud owner of her own company for 10 years now. Linda has a husband and three young adult children.
Linda views therapeutic modalities as a toolbox for therapy and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy.