OUR TEAM

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Dr. Trent Langhofer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with individuals and families for nearly a decade. Dr. Langhofer is a sought after conference speaker and teacher.  He has lectured nationally and internationally to large audiences on topics that include: adjustment following spiritual conversion, the themes perpetuating marital commitment in conservative protestant couples following infidelity, development of authentic intimacy in relationships, and spiritual growth and development in spiritually mature individuals and families.

Aileen is passionate about helping adults navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, and life’s difficult transitions with compassion, authenticity, and hope. Her calling to counseling grew from a deep appreciation for the healing that can happen when people are given a safe space to share their stories and find hope. She is currently a Master’s level clinician at Colorado Christian University. 

Aileen has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing grief and loss, including prolonged grief, traumatic loss, and major life transitions. She is especially passionate about serving Angel Families - individuals and families who have lost loved ones as a result of crimes committed by individuals who were unlawfully present in the United States. She recognizes these losses often involve profound grief, trauma, and isolation, and she strives to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported.

Her counseling style is primarily person-centered, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and a strong therapeutic relationship. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop healthy coping strategies and lasting resilience. For those who desire it, she integrates Christian faith into counseling, recognizing the role spirituality can play in healing and personal growth.

Outside of counseling, Aileen enjoys swimming, spending time with her family, and walking her three dogs around Colorado Springs. She believes every person’s story matters and considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they pursue healing, resilience, and renewed hope.

Amy enjoys helping clients connect the dots between their thoughts, relationships, life experiences, and strengths so they can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and hope. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship distress, ADHD, or a major life transition, Amy strives to create a warm, thoughtful, and practical counseling experience that helps clients better understand themselves and the path ahead.

Amy is currently a master’s level clinician at Colorado Christian University and is passionate about helping individuals, couples, children, and families develop greater self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns that support lasting growth.

Amy believes lasting change begins with understanding the patterns that shape our lives. Her counseling approach is informed by systems thinking and a deep appreciation for the connections between thoughts, behaviors, relationships, life experiences, and overall well-being. She enjoys helping clients step back, make sense of the bigger picture, and identify practical steps toward meaningful change. Amy values emotional awareness and self-compassion while helping clients gain insight, recognize patterns, and develop tools they can apply in their everyday lives.

As a member of a blended family herself, Amy has a special appreciation for the unique joys and challenges families experience. She is passionate about supporting families navigating divorce, remarriage, blended family dynamics, and the complexities of ADHD. Additionally, Amy incorporates her training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help couples strengthen communication, deepen friendship, navigate conflict more effectively, and build more resilient relationships.

Amy believes greater understanding - of ourselves and the people around us - creates the foundation for healthier relationships and meaningful change. She enjoys learning about whole-person wellness and the connection between emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual health. For clients who desire it, she is also comfortable integrating faith into the counseling process in a way that honors each person's beliefs, values, and goals.

Angela is a master’s level clinician at Colorado Christian University, has been married for 25 years to her high school sweetheart and is a biological and adoptive mom. 

Angela carries a deep desire to know her clients’ stories and walk alongside them as they pursue healing, growth, and meaningful change. She loves supporting foster and adoptive parents, women navigating significant life transitions, older adults adjusting to new roles, and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, or sexual identity struggles. She also provides compassionate care for individuals facing anxiety and depression and holds a special understanding in her heart for those living with secondary PTSD - an understanding shaped by her family’s long history of first responder service and her years spent as a foster parent. 

Angela has a degree in history and political science and has spent her professional career in education, bringing curiosity, steadiness, and a deep respect for students' lived experiences into her work as a teacher. She uses an integrative approach to help clients pursue the best results for their unique needs and goals. Known for her compassionate, non judgmental, and down to earth presence, Angela enjoys reading, theater, traveling, and watching baseball. Grounded in her Christian faith, she seeks to reflect God’s love in the way she listens, supports, and walks with those entrusted to her care. 

Billy is a master’s level clinician at Colorado Christian University, emphasizing addiction counseling. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from CCU in 2018, graduating with University Honors. 

Billy is a 20-year retired Air Force veteran who was deployed five different times as a Mental Health Technician. Billy has a heart and passion to work with fellow veterans and first responders suffering with mental health problems and Post-Traumatic Stress.

Billy believes that people have the ability to change the way they think, which can ultimately transform the way they live. He walks along side with his clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help them see the changes that are possible with hard work. His counseling approach emphasizes collaboration, viewing clients as the experts in their own lives. Billy is compassionate, empathetic and easy to talk to. He sees clients as people and not their problems. He believes people are far more than the challenges they face, and that healing begins when individuals recognize their inherent worth beyond their struggles.

Billy was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas until joining the Air Force. He retired from Peterson Air Force Base and has been in Colorado Springs for over a decade.

Charles is a U.S. Army veteran and second-year graduate student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from CCU in 2021, graduating with University Honors. 

Charles specializes in trauma recovery, PTSD, and moral injury. With a particular focus on supporting fellow military veterans, law enforcement personnel, and first responders. His counseling approach blends person-centered and existential modalities, creating space for clients to explore meaning, personal identity, and spiritual healing in the aftermath of trauma. 

Originally from Louisiana and now based in Colorado Springs, Charles is passionate about walking alongside those who serve and protect—offering evidence-based, compassionate care rooted in empathy, resilience, and hope for a brighter future.

Christian is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling at Colorado Christian University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Christian is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran having completed two tours in Afghanistan. His life experiences and military service have shaped a deep compassion for others and a commitment to helping individuals heal and thrive. 

Originally from Maui, Hawaii, Christian finds peace in nature and enjoys fly fishing, surfing, and camping as ways to stay grounded and connected. Christian's clinical interests include attachment-related issues, personality psychology, neuroplasticity, post-traumatic growth, and the mind-body connection. He is especially passionate about how the brain can heal and adapt after adversity. Christian's approach is warm, empathetic, and grounded in the belief that every person carries the innate capacity for resilience and meaningful growth.

Chris is a master’s level counselor who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with resilience, hope, and purpose. As a veteran and prior law enforcement, his primary interests include working with first responders, military veterans, active-duty service members, and others experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or chronic stress. Chris understands that those who dedicate their lives to serving others often carry burdens that can be difficult to share, and he strives to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.

During his 24-year law enforcement career, he served in a variety of assignments, including patrol officer, school resource officer, field training officer, and crisis negotiator. These roles allowed him to work alongside individuals and families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives, strengthening his appreciation for the importance of compassion, resilience, and emotional wellness.

Chris’ parallel 30-year military experience included multiple state and federal activations and an 18-month deployment to Iraq. These experiences provided him with firsthand insight into the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families, including operational stress, trauma, and the transition back to civilian life.

Outside of counseling, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife of 24 years, his three adult children and, as a lifelong athlete himself, coaching youth sports. 

He considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work toward healing, stronger relationships, greater resilience, and a more fulfilling life. His approach is grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and healing, regardless of the obstacles they have faced.

Ella is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University. Originally from Peoria, Illinois, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois before relocating to Colorado Springs in 2024. Since moving to Colorado, she has enjoyed exploring the outdoors through hiking and skiing, and loves connecting with new people in her community. 

Ella has experience working with both children and adults in inpatient settings, where she developed a strong foundation in supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She approaches therapy through a person-centered and cognitive behavioral (CBT) lens, focusing on building trust, fostering self-awareness, and promoting meaningful growth. Ella is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where every client feels seen, heard, and valued. She believes in a holistic and integrative approach to care—helping individuals discover their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and move toward healing with confidence and clarity.

Elsa is a graduate student at Colorado Christian University, working toward her Master of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. Elsa is a bio, step and adoptive mom with a heart for people and a passion for faith. For the last twenty years, Elsa has worked as a freelance author and speaker in the recovery realm. She has authored seven books, hundreds of articles, and countless blogs, and is a featured expert on the Church Initiative recovery curriculum. 

Her heart is for people to know their value, to feel seen and heard, and to discover the purposes for which they were created. Elsa utilizes an integrative approach to help clients understand their own story, their history of attachment and their hope going forward. She considers it a tremendous honor to come alongside individuals, couples and families as they navigate the joys and challenges of this life.

Hailey is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University, where she also earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She lives in beautiful Colorado with her husband and brings a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and stories—shaped by her childhood in a military family, moving often and meeting people from all walks of life. With a compassionate, integrative approach, Hailey tailors her work to meet each client’s unique goals and life circumstances. She understands that at any age, navigating life, relationships, and personal challenges can feel overwhelming. Her desire is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. 

Hailey is especially passionate about working with individuals facing unresolved trauma and relationship struggles. She is drawn to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and looks forward to continuing her training in this approach. For Hailey, walking alongside others in their journey toward healing is both a calling and a privilege. She meets every client with empathy, grace, and a heart rooted in faith. "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God." — 1 John 4:7 (NIV).

Hannah is currently a master’s level clinician at Colorado Christian University and focuses on Marriage and Family Therapy. She is passionate about helping couples, families, and individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and hope. Hannah believes every person has inherent worth and was created with purpose, and she strives to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to pursue healing and growth.

Hannah is Gottman-trained for couples counseling and has a special interest in helping them strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and cultivate healthy, lasting relationships. She is also passionate about trauma-informed care and enjoys supporting individuals as they process difficult life experiences, develop resilience, and move toward healing. Her counseling approach is collaborative, client-centered, and evidence-informed, recognizing that each person’s story, values, and goals are unique.

As a military veteran, Hannah understands the importance of resilience, service, and community, as well as the unique experiences that military members, veterans, and their families may face. She is committed to creating a welcoming and nonjudgmental space for clients from all backgrounds, meeting them with empathy, curiosity, and genuine care.

Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Hannah considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s transitions, strengthen their relationships, and discover renewed hope. She is dedicated to lifelong learning and providing compassionate, ethical care that promotes meaningful and lasting change while honoring each client’s values and beliefs.

Jacob is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Master of Business Administration from American Military University. A United States Air Force veteran, Jacob served as a medic and gained extensive experience working with individuals facing trauma, mental fatigue, and the unique challenges associated with military and first responder careers. 

His background provides him with a deep understanding of the psychological impact of high-stress environments. Jacob is committed to providing individualized, goal-oriented therapeutic support. He works with clients navigating trauma, career burnout, depression, and identity challenges. His approach is rooted in empathy, patience, and compassion, aiming to meet each client where they are and support their journey toward healing and personal growth.

Joey is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Counseling from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. A true extrovert, Joey loves connecting with people of all ages and hearing their stories. Having grown up around children, she has a natural comfort in engaging with kids and adults alike. She enjoys the changing seasons in Colorado, with fall being her favorite time of year. The crisp air and vibrant colors bring her a sense of renewal and peace.

In the counseling room, Joey brings a spirit of curiosity and a nonjudgmental, healing presence. She uses an integrative approach tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances. Joey understands that whether you’re five years old or well into adulthood, navigating life, spirituality, or relationships can feel overwhelming. She is passionate about walking alongside clients as they find clarity and hope.

Jonah is currently a master’s level clinician at Colorado Christian University, emphasizing Marriage and Family Counseling. After earning his bachelor's degree in Children and Family Ministry from Moody Bible Institute, he relocated to Colorado to continue his education and pursue his passion for supporting children and families. Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, Jonah enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling, and is deeply committed to understanding the diverse experiences that shape each person's life.

Jonah is passionate about partnering with children, adolescents, and families as they navigate life's challenges. He takes an attachment-based, person-centered approach to counseling, helping clients build stronger, healthier relationships while recognizing and drawing on their existing strengths. He strives to create a warm, welcoming, and calming environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the counseling process.

Through his experience serving children of diverse abilities in camp and church settings, Jonah has developed a particular passion for working with neurodiverse children and their families. He values the unique strengths and perspectives of every child and is committed to empowering families with the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive together.

Lindsey is a graduate student pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Colorado Christian University. Lindsey previously studied Social Justice and Nonprofit Management at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. During her time interning at the Omega Project in McPherson, KS, she developed a deep compassion for those who find themselves stuck and looking for hope. 

Through her work across diverse industries and with all kinds of people, Lindsey firmly believes that there is hope and healing to be found. Her approach to counseling integrates a systems approach which values the individual while incorporating the influences of family and community. 

Whether working with families, couples, or individuals, Lindsey believes strongly that each person is made in the image of God and thus enters each session with humility and respect towards her clients. In her daily life, she seeks to live by the mandate found in the book of Micah: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Marissa is a dual-degree graduate student pursuing Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cedarville University in 2024, with minors in Bible and Biblical Care & Counseling, and concentrations in Child and Family Studies and Comprehensive Counseling. Marissa integrates a person-centered and cognitive behavioral approach, believing that every individual carries a story worth honoring. 

Her passion lies in walking alongside children, adolescents, and families as they navigate challenges, heal from hurt, and grow toward wholeness. Marissa approaches counseling with empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey. She strives to create a safe, grace-filled space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. 

Whether working in schools or clinical settings, she is committed to fostering hope, resilience, and authentic connection. Marissa considers it a sacred privilege to walk with others in their healing and growth, guided by her faith and the belief that transformation is possible. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (ESV)

Paul is driven by a lifelong passion for helping others. He combines real-world experience and training from the military, life coaching, and business worlds to walk alongside clients through life's toughest challenges. He works to help individuals discover their innate strengths and build a life grounded in hope, alignment, and purpose.

Paul specializes in working with individuals navigating life transitions, burnout, high stress, and personal pain. Utilizing a compassionate, person-centered approach, he integrates evidence-based, solution-based approaches and person-centered connections to meet clients where they are. He balances active listening and deep empathy with practical tools, helping individuals move past feeling stuck and into lasting growth.

Dedicated to the Colorado Springs community, Paul provides an authentic, supportive space rooted in passion and genuine care, guiding clients as they process complex challenges, heal, and reconnect with their core values.

Rodney is currently a master’s level counselor with an emphasis in addiction counseling. His developing clinical skill set, complemented by positive client outcomes and feedback, prepares him to work effectively with a range of mental health concerns. At the same time, his pursuit of the addiction counselor pathway reflects his dedication to addressing substance use, co occurring trauma, and the complexities of recovery with competence and compassion.

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, and a former U.S. Army service member, Rodney’s grounded, steady presence aims to foster trust and respect in his emerging counseling work. His background reflects resilience and dedication, encouraging clients and colleagues to feel confident in his commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Grounded in Adlerian and Person Centered principles, Rodney collaborates with clients, using techniques such as active listening and encouragement to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth. Guided by Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV), he seeks to integrate faith with deep respect for each client’s worldview, creating a therapeutic environment marked by safety, dignity, and compassion. His faith-based perspective informs his empathetic approach, helping clients feel understood and supported as he continues to grow in his clinical practice.

Now residing in Colorado Springs, Rodney enjoys cooking, gaming, and building community. As he begins direct client work, his supportive and personable approach is designed to inspire hope and resilience in individuals facing addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges, fostering optimism and trust.

Sarah B. is a master’s level counselor dedicated to creating a compassionate, collaborative, and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to pursue healing and personal growth. Her path to counseling has been shaped by a diverse background in behavioral health while serving in the U.S. Army, as well as undergraduate and graduate studies in theology, which have deepened her appreciation for the complexity of the human experience and the importance of caring for the whole person.

Sarah primarily works from a person-centered approach, believing that every individual possesses the capacity for growth and healing when provided with the appropriate tools, support, and therapeutic relationship. She also has a growing interest in Gestalt theory, recognizing the value of increasing self-awareness and helping clients engage more fully in the present moment.

Sarah believes that people are remarkably resilient. She views every client who enters the counseling room for the first time as demonstrating tremendous courage and strength simply by taking that first step. Her goal is to partner with clients in discovering their own strengths, overcoming life's challenges, and cultivating lasting emotional well-being in a space characterized by empathy, authenticity, and respect.

Outside of counseling, Sarah enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, working with her hands through activities such as knitting, drawing, and building projects, and making memories with her husband and their two dogs.

Sara L. is currently completing her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Colorado Christian University after earning her bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family from BYU–Idaho. She brings seven years of experience as a life coach and has continued developing her clinical skills under the supervision of the mentor she trained with during her undergraduate internship.

Sara's therapeutic approach is grounded in Reality Therapy, helping clients identify practical, meaningful steps toward lasting change. She enjoys working with preteens, teens, couples, and families, and is passionate about creating a supportive environment where clients feel encouraged, understood, and empowered. Her experience teaching and mentoring youth through her church has further strengthened her desire to help young people and families navigate life's challenges with confidence and hope.

Originally from southwest Missouri, Sara now lives at Fort Carson with her husband, who serves in the military, and their six children. She loves exploring Colorado's mountains and is known for taking her family on hikes that are "only two hours" - which somehow always turn into four-hour adventures. While military life means she isn't yet sure where she will ultimately become licensed, she is excited to continue serving individuals, couples, and families wherever that journey leads.