Top Credit Counseling Experts 2025

I’m the Executive Director of Colorado Counseling Center and a Marriage & Family Therapist with nearly 25 years of experience helping people move through disconnection, burnout, and personal transition toward a more vibrant, meaningful life. My work is rooted in the belief that therapy is not just about symptom relief — it's about waking up to what truly matters. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and a longtime student of attachment theory, I specialize in helping couples rebuild emotional intimacy and trust. I also work with individuals — particularly high-achieving professionals — who may appear “fine” on the outside but are quietly struggling with pressure, disconnection, or a loss of meaning. My approach is emotionally attuned, insight-oriented, and grounded in a deep respect for the human experience. I believe that love — in its many expressions — is the most healing force we have. Whether I’m guiding a couple through reconnection or helping someone navigate midlife and burnout, my aim is to offer practical tools and soul-level clarity. I’m also the author of The Roommate Cure for Couples: A Starting Guide to Restoring a Vibrant Connection with Your Partner, a resource for couples who feel more like roommates than romantic partners. Outside of the therapy room, I speak on topics related to relationships, emotional wellness, and the art of being human. I’m especially drawn to conversations that invite people to live more deeply, more truthfully — and more alive.

As a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I provide individual, couple, and family treatment at Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region. I also offer telehealth services and accept most insurances. My goal is to help people change and progress in their lives by examining their assumptions and understanding their origins. I am also a clinical approved supervisor at AAMFT, where I mentor and nurture the strengths and resources of marriage and family therapists and trainees. I have a PhD certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work and post-graduate training in neuroscience and clinical treatment from Harvard Medical School. I am certified in grief counseling, social work health care, gerontology, advanced bereavement, PASRR, disaster mental health critical responder, and QCSW. I am committed to refining my clinical and supervisory skills and staying involved in the professional mental wellness community. I am licensed in NY and in AZ. Please review my LinkedIn profile for additional information about me. Thank you for your interest in my passions.

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

I entered the field of recovery as a drug and alcohol counselor, driven by a deep understanding of the importance of treatment and a newfound sense of purpose. This calling led me to make a career change that I approach with immense gratitude. Over time, I transitioned into the role of Director at Serenity Services, and I now serve as the CEO of Ascendant NY. My journey, shaped by both personal and professional experiences, fuels my commitment to providing treatment with humility, compassion, and dignity. As a leader, I work closely with my team to evolve the traditional culture of detox facilities, striving to fill the gaps where treatment often falls short. I’m dedicated to creating individualized, client-centered care, ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels seen, valued, and supported.

Brittani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who combines a trauma-informed and resilience focused lens in her work with children and families. With a background in special education, school-based therapy and outpatient therapy settings, Brittani provides a unique perspective about trauma, mental health, and behavior. Brittani supports children, families and schools to help foster resilience among staff, students and families. Brittani is an expert of including MTSS approaches with mental health and meeting behavioral needs at school while also coaching families on best practices for behavior and meeting needs at home.

After many experiences with various treatment centers, Saralyn felt there was a fundamental need to create a substance abuse facility that would be sympathetic to both clients and their families. With this in mind, Saralyn founded Able To Change Recovery, Inc. (ATCR) in 1999. She has served as the President and Chairperson of ATCR since its inception. In August of 2002, she became Vice President & board member for the Orange County National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency. A National non-profit association devoted to “empower the recovery community through outreach and education programs.” During the same time period, she served as Chairman on the Ethics committee and Field Inspection Officer for the Sober Living Coalition of Orange County.