Therapy Team
Mischa Ledder (she/her), LAC, SWC, Trauma Therapist
I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Social Work Candidate working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I went to Colorado State University and received both my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work. I was born and raised in Fort Collins but spent most of my 20’s living in Taiwan doing cross-cultural work. What brought me back to Fort Collins was my heart to become a counselor. I aim to meet you where you are and support you as you move towards greater healing and achieving your goals. I offer a gentle, nonjudgmental, collaborative space where you can slow down, be heard, and explore how stress and trauma show up in the body, so healing can begin. It takes courage to seek out therapy and I hold each person’s life and story as something sacred. It would be an honor to walk beside you. The main modalities I pull from are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, parts work, and I will start EMDR training late September.
Call or text (970) 200-8575 or email intake@hoperoots.org to inquire about availability and to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. Mischa works with clients age 18+ of any gender identity. Mischa sees clients in person at the Hope Roots office in Fort Collins, CO, or via telehealth for clients located anywhere in Colorado. She is able to see clients with CO Medicaid (all regions) or Private Pay (with sliding scale).
* Mischa is accepting new clients for in-person (Fort Collins) or telehealth (all CO) sessions at this time
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, EMDR, 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 for telehealth sessions at this time and has in-person openings in Fort Collins on Wednesdays and in Boulder on Mondays or Tuesdays.
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 age18+ of any gender identity. Garrett currently sees clients located anywhere in Colorado via telehealth, in-person at an office in Boulder, CO and in-person on Wednesdays in Fort Collins, CO.
Alex Bodie (she/they), MSW, LSW, Trauma Therapist
What’s up, my name is Alex Bodie. I am a licensed social worker (LSW). I completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) program with a specialization in Trauma-Informed Care. As a part of my clinical training, 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. 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, and the belief that healing is a part of our journey that creates opportunities for us to feel more alive.
Learn more about Alex here.
* Alex is accepting group therapy clients for the Neurodivergence Group on Tuesdays from 12pm-1:30pm and the Mindful Movement on Thursdays from 3pm-4:30pm or Wednesdays 9am-10:30am.
An intake session must be complete before joining therapy groups.
To inquire more about group offerings with Alex, Please contact (970) 200-8575 or email intake@hoperoots.org to inquire about availability and to schedule a free 20 minute consultation. I work with individuals ages 18+ of any gender identity. I see clients for groups in-person at the Hope Roots office in Fort Collins, CO — Colorado Medicaid or Sliding Scale Private Pay.
Kendall Taomoto, Social Work Intern, Trauma Therapist
Aloha! My name is Kendall, and I’m an MSW intern at Hope Roots and a graduate student at Colorado State University.
I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted for who you are. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered. I strive to meet clients where they are while recognizing the experiences, strengths, culture, and relationships that have shaped who they are today. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you and your experiences. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, and challenges related to mental and emotional well-being.
As a developing clinician, I am continuing to build my clinical skills and draw from evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches. My hope is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self. I work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities. I feel honored to be part of each client’s journey and to support them in discovering their own strengths, building resilience, and creating a life that feels meaningful to them.
* Kendall is accepting new clients for in-person (Fort Collins) or telehealth (all CO) sessions 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. Kendall works with clients age 18+ of any gender identity. Kendall sees clients in person at the Hope Roots office in Fort Collins, CO, or via telehealth for clients located anywhere in Colorado. She able to see clients with CO Medicaid (all regions), Anthem/BCBS, or Private Pay (with sliding scale).
Desiree Agee (she/her), LCSW, LAC, Trauma Therapist
Hi, I’m Desiree, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). I specialize in trauma, addiction recovery, and nervous system regulation, supporting clients in building stability, safety, and meaningful change in their lives.
My approach is collaborative and individualized, meeting you where you are and developing treatment based on your goals, readiness, and lived experience. I draw from evidence-based and experiential modalities including Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, parts work, walk-and-talk therapy, animal-assisted therapy, Acu-Detox/Acu-Wellness, and neurofeedback.
I take a gentle, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, with a focus on creating a safe space where you can show up authentically. I believe healing happens through both insight and the body, so I emphasize mind-body connection and nervous system regulation as part of the therapeutic process.
I work with adults (18+) of any gender identity. Sessions are available in person in Fort Collins, CO, or via telehealth for clients anywhere in Colorado.
Insurance accepted: Colorado Medicaid (all regions), Colorado Medicare, Tri-Care, and private pay (sliding scale available).
Learn more about Desiree here.
* Desiree is not accepting new clients at the moment.
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 not accepting new clients for 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. 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).