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Our Clinical Team

JAMIE BILLINGS, MSW-SWC
she/they
Clinician

  • I feel honored to collaborate with young people therapeutically, creating space to explore identity, connection, and what brings meaning to your life. I work with clients ages 10 and up, and my approach is person-centered, relational, and rooted in honoring each person’s full, complex self. In a session, you might find us making art, using music or play, taking a mindful walk outside, or talking while using a favorite fidget toy. However it looks, I aim for sessions to be flexible and collaborative – a place to unmask, exist freely, and find security in your authenticity.
    I support folks around a range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, identity-based trauma, sensory processing challenges, neurodivergence, and relational or attachment wounds. I’m informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, somatic practices, mindfulness, and Parts Work, and aim to integrate these in a way that feels useful and empowering to each individual. Some of the values I hold close in my work include cultivating self-compassion, supporting autonomy and self-advocacy, and centering curiosity as a way to move away from shame and toward self-understanding.
    As a white, queer, neurodivergent, and able-bodied clinician, I bring awareness of my own identities and a commitment to creating an environment that respects and uplifts the intersectional experiences of the people I work with. I’m especially invested in anti-oppressive and neurodivergent-affirming practices that center each person’s inner wisdom and lived experience. Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or returning with new intentions, I’m here to support you with curiosity, compassion, and acknowledgment of the many ways healing can take shape.

BEATRIZ CHONG, LPCC
they/them
Clinician

  • Hello! I’m Beatriz (they/them) :)

    I feel gooey (positive connotation) gratitude to have the opportunity to walk alongside folks as a therapist. I believe that every person has a unique potential to live in meaningful ways. I aim to support folks through encouraging self-compassion, collaborating in exploration, and finding connections that feel aligned with their personal values. Vulnerability in therapy can feel awkward and AHHH! at times and I hope that we can honor the bravery, self-care, and determination that showing up for yourself takes.

    I enjoy working with folks in being able to hear, connect with, and trust their inner wisdom. Common experiences I support folks with include understanding identity within the context of ~society~, processing past traumatic experiences and present relationships, and working through general internal spikieness. I flexibly apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, narrative, and somatic frameworks to guide my work.

    My own values include authenticity, collectivism, curiosity, and equity. Identities that inform my own understanding of myself and the world include being Chinese, Venezuelan, American, genderqueer, polyamorous, an older sibling, able-bodied, and middle-income. I work to hold an awareness of my own lenses and a commitment to honor your own intersectionalities.

    I am currently an LPCC and have my master’s in counseling from UW-Madison. I have experience in non-profits, private practice, wilderness therapy, case management, and parent education. Beyond my professional self, I enjoy yoga, generally stinky activities like hiking and camping, doing puzzles, playing with plants, and giving affirmations to my cat.

RAVEN BROWN, LCSW-CYT
they/she
Clinical Program Manager, Clinician, & Clinical Supervisor

  • Hi! I’m Raven (they/she). I am a therapist, artist, folk herbalist, and embodiment practice-lover who brings a mix of creativity, community care, and clinical expertise to my work at Joy . As a queer, Afro-Indigenous, mixed-race, Two-Spirit, and poly person, I know how vital it is to have spaces where all parts of you are seen, honored, and valued.

    I works with clients ages 16 and up, offering support around identity-based trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and spiritual exploration. My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-aware, and rooted in liberation and restorative justice—helping folks feel affirmed in their identities, autonomy, and spiritual paths while navigating life’s complexities.

    I blend modalities like Parts Work, somatic therapy, mindfulness, energy work, yoga, and creative expression to offer holistic, spiritually grounded care. I see therapy as a co-creative process where healing unfolds through curiosity, connection, and sometimes a little (gentle) discomfort.

FI COCHRAN, LMFT
she/they
Clinical Supervisor

  • coming soon

Nuestro equipo de interpretación clínica

Valeria Burciaga
she,her/ella

  • Valeria Burciaga es una defensora apasionada de la equidad, la justicia lingüística y el bienestar comunitario, con profundas raíces tanto en su experiencia vivida como en su práctica profesional. Nacida en Torreón, Coahuila, México, y criada en un hogar inmigrante de habla hispana, Valeria comenzó desde temprana edad a interpretar y abogar por su familia, lo que despertó en ella una dedicación de por vida a la creación de sistemas inclusivos y el apoyo a las comunidades mediante el servicio directo y la colaboración.

    Impulsada por su pasión por el servicio comunitario, Valeria obtuvo una Licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad de Colorado en Denver en 2020. Desde entonces, ha trabajado con una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a cultivar el liderazgo local, promover el bienestar holístico y ampliar las oportunidades equitativas, especialmente a través de la colaboración comunitaria y el cambio de políticas para comunidades desatendidas y con acceso limitado a servicios. Durante su tiempo en esta organización, Valeria se desempeñó como administradora de casos bilingüe para el Programa Ryan White, donde apoyó a personas que enfrentaban desafíos relacionados con la salud mental y el uso de sustancias, brindando tanto gestión de casos como interpretación durante sesiones de consejería. Tras la finalización de este programa en 2021, Valeria asumió el cargo de Subgerente de Programas y recientemente fue ascendida a Gerente de Programas, donde lidera iniciativas centradas en la relevancia cultural, la colaboración intersectorial y la accesibilidad de los programas, amplificando la voz y la resiliencia de la comunidad.

    Además de su trabajo en el ámbito comunitario, Valeria se unió a la Community Language Co-Op en 2021 como intérprete comunitaria y defensora de la justicia lingüística. Su trabajo de interpretación abarca una amplia variedad de entornos, desde conferencias nacionales hasta reuniones comunitarias más íntimas, cerrando brechas lingüísticas y promoviendo un diálogo inclusivo.

    Impulsada por sus raíces y un profundo sentido de propósito, Valeria continúa construyendo caminos hacia la equidad y un liderazgo comunitario transformador, basado en la competencia cultural, la precisión y un profundo respeto por las comunidades a las que sirve.

  • Jazmin (elle/ella) es una chicana indígena cuir de El Paso, Texas, nacida en una familia que se preparaba para un nuevo comienzo en Colorado. Asumio naturalmente el rol de intérprete y mediadore cultural de la familia, ayudando a navegar las múltiples complejidades de este país. Impulsada por los desafíos que enfrentó su familia, Jazmin estudió salud pública y se convirtió en una firme defensora de la equidad en salud en su trabajo de interpretación, consultoría e investigación. A Jazmin le apasiona ofrecer interpretación para animar a las personas a usar el lenguaje de su corazón sin temor a ser entendidas y a desafiar la narrativa lingüística dominante. Más alla de su trabajo, Jazmin es maestra de yoga, bruja herbolaria aficionada y creativa, a quien le encanta hablar con sus plantas, entrenar Muay Thai y pasar tiempo con sus sobrinos, su perro y sus dos gatos.

Jazmin Beltran
elle/ella

  • Comencé a interpretar desde muy joven, ayudando a mis padres inmigrantes a comunicarse en su vida diaria. Esa experiencia marcó el inicio de mi compromiso con la justicia de lenguaje. Después de graduarme de la universidad, trabajé como intérprete en un hospital y clínica de salud mental en Colorado. Después descubrí que también me apasionaba apoyar a los nuevos intérpretes en su trayectoria profesional. Hoy, trabajo como intérprete y capacitadora de intérpretes, especialmente en los campos de la interpretación educativa y comunitaria. Disfruto viajar, pasar tiempo con mi esposa y nuestras perritas, hacer rompecabezas en casa o acampar en el bosque. Priorizo la relajación y la alegría en todo lo que hago.

B Torres
she,her/ella

Affirming, Accessible, Affordable

  • Ages 10-24
    LGBTQIA2+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, Two-spirited, and the countless affirmative ways folks identify)

  • Accessibility
    Affordability
    Affirmation
    Anti-oppressive frameworks
    Collaboration
    Healing-Centered Engagement
    Disability Justice-Centered
    Lived experience
    Health at every size
    Autonomy

  • Gender/Coming out/Transitioning
    Anxiety
    Depression
    Grief, Loss, and Ambiguous Loss
    Self-esteem
    Self-Harm
    Independent Living Skills
    Critical Decision Making
    Emotional Regulation
    Conflict Resolution
    Impacts of identity based discrimination & stigma (including Neurodivergence, Gender Diversity & Orientation, Race & Ethnicity)

  • Person-Centered: a collaborative approach that allows clients to take the lead in the direction that sessions and therapeutic work move. It relies on 3 conditions: unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and congruence or genuineness.

    Systems Therapy: the understanding that we are intrinsically interconnected with other people, other elements of nature, and other forces in our lives and environments. What impacts one, impacts all.

    Psycho-Educational Therapy: provides clients, caregivers, and loved ones with the knowledge about various elements of mental, emotional, and relational health and treatment.

    Family Therapy: supports family members in building stronger relationships, bettering communication, and engaging in conflicts.

    Narrative Therapy: supports clients in becoming the author of their own life stories. These can often be related to stories about ourselves, others, relationships, work, and the world.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): the main goals of DBT are to support people in living in the moment (mindfulness), developing healthy ways to cope with stress (distress tolerance), regulating their emotions (emotional regulation), and improving their relationships with others (interpersonal effectiveness).

    Motivational Interviewing (MI): supports clients in moving from a place of uncertainty or ambivalence toward motivation and commitment to change.

    Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): supports clients in accepting hardships that they cannot change and take steps toward feeling more in control of their lives.

  • We accept Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem, Carelon, Cigna, and United. We also offer “pay what you can” plans and pro bono (for free) sessions. We will work with you and your family to find a solution that works. We never turn anyone away for financial reasons!
    Our full out-of-pocket rate is $120-150 for a 55 minute session.

    Our licensed clinician's full out-of-pocket rate is $150 for a 55 minute session.

    Our graduate clinical interns full out-of-pocket rate is $60 for a 55 minute session.

  • We are proud to offer a range of service delivery options, ensuring accessibility for all in need of our services. We offer Telehealth, in office, and in community sessions.

What do our clinicians say about therapy?

For questions about our clinical programs and processes, feel free to contact our Clinical Program Manager, Raven (they/she), at raven@joyasresistance.org or (720) 722-8782.


If you are in need of immediate support, contact Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-8255 or BlackLine Crisis Call Line at 1 (800) 604-5841.