Our Providers

I have a very collaborative and interpersonal style and consider the work of therapy as a journey to walk alongside you. I believe the purpose of therapy is to enhance your internal wisdom so you can operate in a more full and authentic fashion, and to help focus on making satisfying and meaningful choices. I work from an attachment-based lens informed by internal family systems and AEDP, and I also use EMDR to address trauma. 

I have been trained in mindfulness based empirically supported interventions as well, an interweave this into treatment to enhance personal coping tools.  I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Perinatal or Postpartum Issues, Adjustment to Parenthood, Pregnancy Loss, Grief, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Infertility Issues.

The healing process of therapy can result in an increase in self-esteem, an improved outlook, a greater sense of control or calmness, decreased pain and better self understanding. 

I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Vanderbilt University, my Masters Degree in General Psychology from Boston University and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in Oregon.  I completed my predoctoral internship at the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center and my postdoc at the Kaiser Permanente Chronic Pain Management Program in San Francisco. I see individuals 18+.

As a psychologist, I recognize that seeking therapy may be a difficult decision. I respect the choice of my clients to pursue change in order to achieve greater life satisfaction. Each individual is unique and brings their own story. I value their experience and work together with them to help bring about the change needed to attain the quality of life they desire.

I moved back to Colorado several years ago and returned to individual therapy after being a tenured professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. During that time I was the director of the CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Program where I particularly enjoyed training students through their first clinical experiences of mental health counseling.

My initial clinical work was in the area of trauma treatment and forensic psychology, but also incorporated work with chemical addiction and adults and children in crisis. That work included female adult incest survivors and pro bono work as a Christian counselor. My current clinical focus is informed by EMDR training and also covers anxiety disorders, relational and change of life stage issues.

Dr. Donalee Brown is located in our Lafayette office.

Asking for help can be incredibly difficult. There may be times when we don’t feel like ourselves or are not living how we want to be. Other times we simply feel stuck. My approach to therapy is to join you on exploring if life was better, what would be different. If you’re not sure what that may be, that’s OK too. I take a collaborative, person-centered approach throughout the therapeutic process. This means not having to voyage alone toward what those changes in perspective and actions may be, to feel more congruent to who you are and your values in life.

I provide individual therapy that is centered on your strengths, identities, and values and addresses the intersection of physical and mental health. I integrate evidence-based interventions and measurement-based care to facilitate working toward your treatment goals. I specialize in military psychology, trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, transitions in life (e.g., a new medical diagnosis, perinatal and postpartum health, grief and loss, retirement), and adjustments in living with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, tinnitus, Parkinson’s disease). I am committed to improving access to affirmative and supportive care to historically marginalized and high-risk individuals.

I earned my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton, my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver, and my Doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. For ten years, I was project coordinator for the Military Suicide Research Consortium and actively engaged in the prevention, intervention, and postvention research and education efforts to support military populations at greater risk for suicide. I completed my predoctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral residency with the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and Golden VA Outpatient Clinic. I work with individuals who are 18+.

I am a licensed psychologist and licensed addictions counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate challenges and discover their potential. I view therapy as an ongoing process of growth and self-discovery, unique to each person. My goal is to meet you where you are and tailor therapy to your individual needs, drawing from approaches like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether you’re seeking practical tools to manage life’s challenges or deeper exploration and healing, I adapt to what will be most effective for you, in this moment.

I work with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and empowerment, gender and sexual identity exploration, and substance use disorders—all from a culturally sensitive, affirming approach. I am especially passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for those working through trauma. I understand the courage it takes to confront past wounds and honor each person’s pace in this process. Therapy can be profoundly transformative, offering not only healing but also a renewed sense of freedom, resilience, and joy that may have once felt unattainable.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona, my master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix, and completed my doctorate in psychology from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology in 2002. For the past 22 years, I have worked at a community mental health center, holding a range of clinical and leadership roles. This experience has allowed me to support individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am truly honored to walk alongside my clients on their journeys toward growth and healing.