Therapy Team
Shelby Zimmerman, BS, Trauma Therapy Intern
I am a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts program at the University of Northern Colorado and will complete my degree in December 2025. I am currently working on the EMDR Basic Training and look forward to supporting client’s on their healing journey.
* Shelby is accepting new individual clients at this time.
Call or Text (970) 200-8575 or email intake@hoperoots.org to inquire about availability and to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. Shelby works with clients age 18+ of any gender identity. Shelby 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).
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. 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. Integrated Somatic Regulation® can be used to safely treat those who have experienced long-term, complex and developmental trauma.
In 2024, i became certified in Post-Traumatic Growth Somatic Therapy™ with clinician Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW of Southwest Trauma Training. I participate in ongoing group consultations with Ruby Jo and look forward to completing the Advanced Post-Traumatic Growth training in the future. 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 accepting new individual therapy clients and group therapy clients at this time.
To inquire about scheduling with me, please email alex@hoperoots.org or call/text (970) 200-8575 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).