Derek Schmidt is the Owner, Founder and Clinical Director of Reach, Inc., a therapeutic counseling agency in Denver, Colorado. Derek holds a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and is licensed as an LPC in Colorado. In addition, Derek is Certified in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Wilderness Emergency Medicine (WFR). Derek has over 12 years experience as a therapist and facilitator combining his passion for wilderness, adventure, and self-exploration while assisting individuals in creating powerful, illuminating experiences. Derek believes in the power of the “here-and-now” and utilizes the body, mind, and environment as avenues for exploration of the client’s process.

Derek lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife, son, and two golden retrievers. Derek can often be found doing yoga, climbing, or mountaineering.

Do you know someone who can use help with a bullying issue at work or at school? Are you a victim of bullying behavior? Do you suffer from bystander guilt? In my practice I work with individuals on a wide range of issues, however, I specialize in preventing the bullying dynamic at work and at school. Because I am a nationally recognized speaker and author on this topic, I am comfortable dealing with it from all angles including speaking to schools. I am an adjunct professor for Adams State and I teach on topics that are of particular interest to me including bullying, cyberbullying, self esteem and communication.

I believe that infants, toddlers, and young children do not exist in a vacuum. They exist within the context of their primary caregiving relationships, and I feel passionate about using my training and expertise in infant, early childhood and maternal mental health to help strengthen those relationships. I provide evidence-based family play therapy for children (0-7) and caregivers together, who are struggling with early trauma, behavior management, and relationship challenges. I also work individually with pregnant and postpartum mothers suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Parenting can be challenging, but we don't have to go through it alone. Please reach out to schedule a free initial consultation, or learn more about me at www.samanthapughlcsw.com.

I am a Nationally Certified Counselor registered with the state of Colorado. I specialize in working with adolescent girls and their families. I also am working towards being certified in play therapy (focusing on expressive arts therapies). I have two office locations including a church counseling center in Longmont (at Calvary Church) and a private office downtown Louisville. You can visit my website: www.laurenforsythecounseling.com for more information.