A skillful and caring healer, Jessica Downs specializes in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation. In addition to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she incorporates Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and the Theory of Structural Dissociation into her one-on-one work with adults of all ages. Jessica is known for her warm, grounded presence, and her ability to bring playfulness to the often difficult work of therapy.  


While pursuing her master's degree in social work at the University of Denver, Jessica was introduced to the benefits of EMDR for the treatment of trauma. The education she received led her to seek out advanced training in EMDR, and to pursue certification. Today, Jessica shares her expertise in EMDR as an advanced trainer and Consultant to other therapists, looking to deepen their therapeutic skills.

With a specialization in couples counseling, Live Well co-founder Josh Downs provides hope, direction, and encouragement to help couples reconnect and transform their relationship. Josh is known for bringing warmth and humor to his counseling sessions, and for his ability to connect with the experiences of each individual within a partnership. Josh has a special ability to make his clients feel safe, and to shine a light on unseen patterns and cycles. The process allows partners to move away from assigning blame and to instead address the dynamics at work in their relationship.  

An advanced practitioner of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Josh helps his clients address communication problems, broken trust, addiction, infidelity, and mental illness. In addition to his work with couples, Josh has extensive experience working with teens and young adults, and with individuals facing depression, anxiety, and behaviors that seem out of control.

Josh earned his undergraduate degree in psychology and his master's degree in social work from Brigham Young University, where his areas of research included childhood resilience and scrupulosity. Josh has been a practicing therapist since 2009.

Melissa Fisher works with individual adults and teens, with a specialization in grief and loss. She uses EMDR, Ego States Therapy, and other trauma-informed approaches to help her clients create the life they yearn for. In addition, she applies the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to better understand how the brain works and how to regulate it to create peace and healing.

In counseling, Melissa takes a collaborative approach to creating a treatment plan aligned to each client's needs. Her greatest priority as a therapist is to ensure her clients feel seen, heard, and supported.

Melissa is the Clinical Director for Live Well. She earned her bachelor's degree in family studies and human development from the University of Arizona, and her master's degree in social work from the University of Denver. Melissa is certified in EMDR Therapy and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, and she’s currently an EMDR Consultant.

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Carie Carter specializes in working with children, teens, and families. She's known for her ability to connect with her young clients by providing a safe space for them to find their voice and share their story. Carie draws from Attachment Theory and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in her approach, and she regularly incorporates play and creativity into counseling sessions to help kids safely process and resolve behavioral issues, trauma, relationship problems, and difficult responses to big emotions. Carie is also trained in EMDR therapy. 

Carie earned her bachelor's degree in human development and family studies, along with her master's degree in social work, from the University of Utah.

Tanya Pearce has experience working with adults, children, and teens as both a school counselor and as a therapist. Her areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, disordered eating, divorce, and crisis recovery. She loves supporting first responders, military veterans, and neurodivergent clients (ADHD, AuDHD).Tanya provides a calm, healing space, incorporating creativity and laughter in which clients can process and heal.

Tanya earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Colorado Mesa University and her master's degree in counseling psychology from Adams State College. She has specialized training in EMDR Therapy, animal and equine-assisted therapy, Ego States therapy, and school counseling.

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Courtney is a skilled clinician who specializes in working with children and teens, and supports adults on a case-by-case basis. She brings creativity, play, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor into the therapy room, creating a space where clients feel safe to explore hard things. When working with families, she leans into interpersonal neurobiology and parent coaching to help families foster more connection in their relationships with each other. When working with children, she meets them where they are, follows their lead, and integrates a variety of play therapy techniques to make therapy feel safe and engaging. Courtney uses EMDR with clients of all ages. 

Courtney received her bachelor's degree in international studies from Southern Oregon University and her master's degree in social work from the University of Denver. She is a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist. She is also certified in EMDR and is an EMDR Approved Consultant. Courtney has additional specialized training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, TraumaPlay, sandtray, and Child Centered Play Therapy.

Hannah is passionate about working with individuals of all ages, including adults, teenagers and young children. Drawing from her experience working at a community mental health center, she possesses understanding and a compassionate approach in the treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions.

Employing a client-centered approach, Hannah understands that every therapeutic journey is unique, and aims to meet clients in whatever way they show up, ensuring they feel empowered and supported throughout their process. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Work from Tabor College in Kansas, followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of West Florida.

Certified in PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), Hannah specializes in assisting families navigating challenges with their children. She integrates various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

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Mariana comes to Live Well after many years of working with individuals, couples and families as a therapist in Melbourne, Australia, where she gained extensive specialist experience supporting those with histories of trauma. Throughout her career, she came to view connection and a sense of belonging as essential components in the process of healing and recovery. This understanding has led her to hone her focus on supporting couples and families as they navigate what it means to be in relationship. She works holistically with couples to understand how each person’s past is reflected in the present moment of the relationship, to support healing and growth between partners, and to rediscover love and connection.  

Mariana has a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia. Her therapeutic approach combines a number of modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also trained in EMDR therapy. Mariana works from the belief that there is no one rule or guidebook that suits everyone, and the flexibility to adapt various approaches to suit individual needs is one of her strengths.

Shelly is the Live Well administrative magician. Hers is the warm voice you’ll hear on the other end of the line if you call our office for information about scheduling, billing, or other considerations. Shelly is quick to respond, and her dedication to her role shows in her eagerness to help clients access the services they need.

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My approach to care centers on building a trust-filled, nonjudgmental partnership where your unique lived experiences guide our work together. Julia Coffey is an MSW graduate student at Colorado Mesa University. She is drawn to the strange, complicated, and sometimes uncomfortable work of becoming more fully ourselves. Her areas of interest include trauma-informed work, identity and self-esteem, shadow work, existential exploration, life transitions, relationships, and living in alignment with our values. She is curious about the questions that often sit underneath our everyday lives: Who am I? What matters to me? What makes a life meaningful? How do I want to live, knowing that life is uncertain and always changing?Julia also feels a deep connection to the natural world and the ways it can remind us that we are part of something much larger than ourselves. She is interested in the grief and uncertainty that come with ecological change, as well as the meaning we can find in our relationship with the living world. At the heart of her practice is a belief that healing takes both compassion and courage. Julia sees herself as a witness to the process, standing alongside her clients as they uncover their own truths. She believes therapy can be a place to develop a deeper trust in ourselves and our own knowing, even when life does not offer clear answers.

Especially the parts that have been pushed into the shadows. Claire was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado, she graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with degrees in Spanish and Psychology. Claire spent time living and teaching in Spain, working at nonprofits in Seattle and Denver, and eventually, life brought her back home to gorgeous Grand Junction. Driven by a deep desire to help others achieve regulation, self-actualization, and wellness, she earned a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Her true passion lies in working with children, helping them navigate growth and overcome challenges.Currently, she’s a second-year student at Adams State University, preparing to expand her impact by becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). In her free time, you can find her trail running, cheering her head off at her kids' sporting events, doing art projects, or enjoying the great outdoors with her husband, three kids, and dog, Chip.