OUR TEAM

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Seth Tucker is a graduate student getting his Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. Seth received his bachelor's degree in Psychology, from Berry College in Rome, GA. Seth is originally from Tennessee. He believes that everyone is searching for meaning in their lives and that his role is to help empower the client to make decisions that help them discover and pursue the meanings that bring them joy and life.

Marlo Holland is a graduate student at Colorado Christian University working on her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor's degree at Liberty University in Zoo and Wildlife Biology. Her passion lies in helping kids and adults find truth and make a little more sense of the world, and she would love to incorporate animal assisted therapy when possible. She wants each and every client to feel heard and valued, as we each have a unique story to tell. Marlo will collaboratively work with you to help you gain insight and tools to work through whatever you are facing. She hopes to share what she has experienced through Jesus Christ by bringing hope and light to a dark world.

 William Christensen is a graduate student at Colorado Christian University working on his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He received his Bachelor's degree with honors in Applied Human Behavior from Northern Arizona University (NAU). He is a U.S. Army combat veteran and has previously worked in aviation, as well as in the law enforcement community. His experience in worldwide travel has allowed him to embrace different cultures and communities. His long-term goal is to help military veterans and first responders find peace with their day-to-day struggles so these real-life heroes can continue to serve with strong mental wellness.

Kelsey Motley is a grad student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota honor society. Kelsey Is a native of Texas and received her undergraduate in Early Childhood Education and Development from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she graduated with honors. Kelsey then became a Registered Behavioral Therapist,  Registered Yoga, and Mindfulness teacher. After graduating she opened up her own business where she worked with individuals that had experienced trauma as well as individuals with disabilities and incorporated her skills. She is passionate about helping others break free from pain and trauma that are taking away from living their potential.  Kelsey likes to take an integrative and holistic mind-body-spirit approach to therapy as she is a registered yoga teacher. She works with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Kelsey has been broadcasted on television as well as on podcasts speaking about mental health. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, mountain biking, snowboarding, one-wheeling, climbing, converting, and camping with her Sprinter van.  

Spencer Galton is a graduate student counselor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Colorado Christian University. Prior Spencer received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at CCU and is currently a member of the Chi Sigma Iota honor society. Spencer is a native of Traverse City, Michigan, and enjoys the outdoors, hiking, hunting, fly fishing, watching hockey, and powerlifting. Spencer believes everyone has a story and is passionate about working through the past hurts and anxieties in our stories. Spencer Practices from an integrative and holistic mind and body and spiritual approach, relying on a psychodynamic, gestalt, and IFS approach when working together through one's story.  

Darius Henderson is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University and is currently a member of the Chi Sigma Iota honors society. He believes change is inevitable but it does not have to be a threat. Instead, change can be an opportunity. Life stressors will often cause us to shift into “survival mode” and impact quality of life.  Darius believes that, at some point, we all go through challenges and obstacles that will require skills to manage as life changes. In the eye of a tornado there is a “calm” place where there is no turbulence. We often time focus on the swirling chaos and are consumed by the things happening instead of taking moment to pause and to be mindful in order to best manage the things that we can. It is possible to experience peace and/or to discover purpose during challenging times. 

As a counselor Darius’ mission is to provide a safe place to come with no judgment. Always working together to create a space where you are able to experience emotions and explore things that hold you down, he will invite you to grow your perspective in order to fully participate in living an optimal life. It is important to build a healthy therapeutic alliance with clients, one that is rooted in empathy and curiosity as you move along the path of your life’s journey. As a therapist he often uses cognitive behavior and psychodynamic approaches and also finds the practice of mindfulness to be a helpful tool towards healing.

Jackie Samuel is a second year graduate student counselor in the Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Colorado Christian University. Jackie received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. His thirteen-year experience as an Army medic and in working as a Patient Advocate for the last ten years allows him to sit with, see, and sense a client’s pain during some of their most difficult times. In this, his goal is to provide care and comfort. Being a veteran and having grown up and Army child affords Jackie the opportunity to draw from his experiences of visiting many states and countries and experiencing a variety of other cultures provides Jackie the ability to meet with people from all walks of life. 

Jackie also brings over a decade of youth ministry experience, during which he served as a teacher, mentor, and coach to young people. In the ministry of counseling, Jackie enjoys meeting people where they are and helping them process, see, feel, and believe that their history does not have to determine their destiny! 

Kimberly Reiter is a second-year graduate student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She is an entrepreneur, a business owner, mother of two adult children, and grandmother of 3 dynamic little ones. Kimberly received her undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University in California. Over the course of her professional career, Kimberly worked in senior leadership roles in higher education and non-profit administration, helping to develop leaders and healthy organizations. Already a mental health advocate, Kimberly moved from California to Colorado Springs in 2015 to develop a donation-based counseling center on the Westside, where she filled multiple roles. Kimberly has done her own work as a client in both individual and couples counseling. She knows what it is like to be stuck, feeling hopeless and she knows what it is like to experience the freedom that comes with healing. Kimberly places great value on people whose experiences, cultures, belief systems, and backgrounds are different from her own. She is committed to cultivating a safe environment for all clients and to providing multiculturally competent, gender-informed care for adolescents, adults, and couples seeking growth and change. 

Danyele is a Colorado native who enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and brand-new baby girl. She is currently in a master’s program, working on completing her degree in clinical counseling. Prior to attending CCU, she went to a small Bible College in Western Nebraska, and received her bachelors in Theology and Christian ministry. She has always wanted to be a counselor and has a strong desire to help others through the process of life.

Haley Chafé is a graduate student counselor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University. Haley is a native of Washington State and also spent several years living overseas before moving to Colorado. Haley is passionate about creating a safe space for people from all walks of life to process their stories, feel known, and overcome past pain in order to thrive and live life to the fullest. Haley utilizes an evidence-based integrative approach to counseling and tailors every session to help each client reach their goals. She considers it an honor and privilege to walk alongside others and share in their journey.

Melody Daghfal is a second-year graduate student, working towards her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She believes every person has value and worth in this world, and therefore, strives to create a safe environment for clients to share their unique stories. By understanding their narrative, her hope is to help them identify their strengths to work through difficulties and hardship. Her desire is to come alongside clients, meet them where they are, support them, and offer insight into their journey of growth.