Therapy Team

 

Desiree Agee (she/her), LSW, LAC, Trauma Therapist

Hi, I’m Desiree! I’m a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) located in Fort Collins, Colorado. I have experience working with domestic abuse victims, those in abusive relationships, children who have grown up in abuse, addiction, crisis centers, developmental disabilities, corrections, and children and families. I focus on the mind-body experience, and how to regulate the nervous system.

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.

Learn more about Desiree here.

*Desiree is accepting new clients and has immediate openings on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

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), MSW, LSW, Trauma Therapist

I am a licensed social worker (LSW) who has also completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) program with 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 is a part of our journey that creates opportunities for us to live more fully in the present moment.

Learn more about Alex here.

* Alex is accepting new group therapy clients for Mindful Movement on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm. An initial intake session must be completed prior to joining therapy groups at Hope Roots.

Alex is not taking on any new individual therapy clients at the moment *

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.

Garrett Graham, LPCC, Trauma

Therapist

Hi there! My name is Garrett Graham. I’m a clinical mental health counselor holding an LPCC in the state of Colorado. I aim to be a bridge between the alternative mental health world and the clinical counseling world. I do this by being for clients what I saw was missing in the field in the early 2000’s.

I specialize in Gestalt therapy, and draw on other modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and somatic and mindfulness based approaches. I have a wide range of tools to offer to help you achieve mental and emotional stability, optimal well-being, and a greater sense of purpose.

Learn more about Garrett here.

* Garrett is accepting new clients at this time and has immediate openings after 3pm Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Please contact 970-200-8575 or email intake@hoperoots.org to inquire about availability and to schedule a free 20 minute consultation. Garrett works with clients age 18+ of any gender identity. Garrett currently sees clients located anywhere in Colorado via telehealth - as Garrett gets connected with more in-person clients in the Fort Collins area, he will begin seeing clients at the Hope Roots office.

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 clients the 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 primarily use EMDR therapy to help clients process the residual imprints of trauma that often cause anxiety, depression, anger issues, and chronic health problems.  My main clinical interests are in trauma recovery, attachment-focused therapy, parts work, yoga & mindfulness interventions, Neurofeedback & neuro-therapy. I am the founder and board chair of Hope Roots. In 2019, I relocated to northern Colorado after spending 10 years of my adult life living and working in India.

Learn more about Sarah here.

* Sarah is only accepting new clients for group EMDR Therapy or EMDR intensives at this time. Please contact us to learn about group offerings and intensives.

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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. She is in-network with CO Medicaid (all regions), CO Medicare, Tricare, or Private Pay (with sliding scale).