Therapy Team
Desiree Agee (she/her), LSW, LAC, Trauma Therapist
Hi, I’m Desiree Agee (she/her), a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Social Worker based in Fort Collins, Colorado. I work with adolescents and adults of all genders and sexual orientations, and welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds. I support individuals through challenges related to trauma (including PTSD and C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, addiction, and ADHD.
I take a gentle, compassionate approach to therapy, fully understanding how intimidating it can be to ask for help—whether for yourself or someone you love. My first goal is always to meet you where you are, without judgment, so that you feel safe, supported, and free to be your truest self.
Our work together will be collaborative and personalized. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, values, and goals. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am currently completing my EMDR basic training, with full training to be completed by June 12, 2025, and am able to integrate EMDR techniques into our work during this time. I also incorporate parts work from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and am currently pursuing certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), deepening my ability to support clients through complex trauma.
Much of my clinical experience has come through practicum, internships, and volunteer roles, which have taken place in a wide variety of settings—including corrections, domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, addiction recovery programs, therapeutic horse-riding facilities, schools (ages 5–23), family wraparound services, and group therapy spaces such as Celebrating Families. These experiences have deepened my belief in the power of individualized, empathetic care and given me a broad foundation for clinical practice.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rogers State University (Psi Chi member) and my Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma, where I was involved in the Social Work Student Association. I’m currently on track to obtain my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in August 2025.
Whether you're seeking therapy to heal, grow, or simply find space to breathe, I’m here to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and respect.
* Desiree is accepting new clients and has immediate openings on Thursdays and Fridays
Call or Text (970) 200-8575 or email intake@hoperoots.org to inquire about availability and to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. Desiree works with clients age 18+ of any gender identity. Desiree sees clients in person at the Hope Roots office in Fort Collins, CO, or via telehealth for clients located anywhere in Colorado. CO Medicaid (all regions) or Private Pay (with sliding scale).
Alex Bodie (she/they), BA, MSW Therapy Intern
I am a student in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Northern Iowa and will graduate May 16, 2025. My graduate program has a specialization in Trauma-Informed Care. As a part of my clinical training, my cohort and i studied over a year-long period with professor Dr. Matthew Vasquez to learn his body-centered therapeutic approach to trauma treatment called Integrated Somatic Regulation®, which incorporates the latest science regarding trauma and its effects on the brain and body, and utilizes elements from various body-centered practices, including body-based psychotherapy, EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and yoga. In 2024, i became certified in Post-Traumatic Growth Somatic Therapy™ with clinician Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW of Southwest Trauma Training. My approach in working with clients includes curiosity, the nervous system, expressive arts, nature-based activities, movement, unconditional positive regard, and the idea that healing doesn’t have to be so hard. I am fortunate to receive clinical supervision from Jess Grant, LCSW and mentorship from Hope Roots founder Sarah Joseph, LPC.
Learn more about me here.
* I am not accepting new individual therapy or group therapy clients at this time. Check back in around June 2025!
To inquire about scheduling with me, please email alex@hoperoots.org or call/text (970) 430-6306 to request a free 20-minute phone consultation. I work with individuals ages 15 and up of any gender identity. I see clients in person at the Hope Roots office in Fort Collins, CO, or via telehealth for clients located anywhere in Colorado — Colorado Medicaid or Sliding Scale Private Pay.
Sarah Joseph, LPC, NCC, Director & Trauma Therapist
I have experience in helping clients develop a mind-body connection - learning how stress, trauma, and emotions are felt and held in the body. My approach allows the client freedom to explore how their nervous system has adapted to handle trauma and stress throughout their lifetime. This awareness leads to healing and helps facilitate trauma reprocessing. I use EMDR therapy to help clients process the residual imprints of trauma that often cause anxiety, depression, anger issues, and chronic health problems.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. I am trained in EMDR therapy and trauma-sensitive yoga, and I am pursuing training in Neurofeedback Therapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. My main clinical interests are in trauma therapy, attachment-focused therapy, parts work, yoga & mindfulness interventions, Neurofeedback & neuro-counseling, psychodrama, grief, anger, and stress-related illness.
At a retreat in India in 2005, a lecture on ahimsa (non-violence) sparked an interest in yoga philosophy and mental health. I later became trained in trauma-sensitive yoga, which ignited my lifelong interest in psychology and counseling into a desire to become a professional trauma therapist. I have lived in rural ranching communities in Wyoming, downtown San Francisco, and North India. This diverse experience means that I am comfortable relating with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. I believe that spirituality can help clients make meaning of their pain and find resources for life-long healing and growth. I can provide therapy in English and/or in Hindi.
I am based in Northern Colorado but I spent over 10 years of my adult life living and working in India. I am the founder and board chair of Hope Roots. Since relocating to Colorado in 2019, I also work as the project coordinator for the Northern Colorado Human Trafficking Symposium.
Learn more about Sarah here.
* Sarah is not accepting new individual clients at this time. Please contact us to see what group opportunities Sarah is offering. *
Call or Text (970) 200-8575 or email intake@hoperoots.org to inquire about availability and to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. Sarah works with clients age 18+ of any gender identity. Sarah sees clients in person at the Hope Roots office in Fort Collins, CO, or via telehealth for clients located anywhere in Colorado. Medicaid (RMHP only) or Private Pay (with sliding scale).