Our Practitioners
The person across from you matters as much as the method. Get to know ours.
WHO YOU WOULD WORK WITH
We match you with a clinician suited to what you are working through, and everyone here shares a commitment to client-centered, affirming care.
Dr. Amanda Baranski, LCSW
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
WHAT SHE HELPS WITH
Depression, grief, and life transitions, along with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, divorce and relationship changes, stress, self-esteem, and rebuilding life after trauma. She works with both individuals and families, and welcomes LGBTQ+ clients.
HOW SHE WORKS
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinical Director of Rise & Rally, with eighteen years in practice. She serves as President of the NASW Colorado Chapter and teaches in the graduate social work program at MSU Denver, where much of her work has centered on clinical ethics. Her approach is collaborative, grounded, and practical: therapy should help you understand yourself more deeply and actually move forward.
TRAINED IN
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, alongside trauma-focused, attachment-based, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and person-centered approaches.
Sarah Stover, MSW, LSW
CLINICIAN
WHAT SHE HELPS WITH
Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, and life transitions, along with ADHD and neurodivergence, chronic illness, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress. She works with adults, both individuals and couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ clients.
HOW SHE WORKS
Sarah believes meaningful change comes from understanding the deeper roots of what we are experiencing, not just managing surface symptoms. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, and she brings a personal understanding of navigating ADHD, chronic illness, and recovery from a traumatic brain injury. She practices under the clinical supervision of Dr. Amanda Baranski.
TRAINED IN
Trauma-focused and psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based, humanistic approaches.
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Samantha (Sam) Thomas - Relational Harmony Group, LLC
I provide individual and family therapy and conflict resolution services that center healing, liberation, and relational integrity. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theory and guided by anti-oppressive, anti-racist principles. I support individuals, families, and communities in unpacking trauma, reclaiming their narratives, and moving toward fuller, more connected ways of being. I also facilitate mediation and restorative dialogue for individuals, families, and organizations seeking to transform conflict into opportunities for growth, accountability, and meaningful change.
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Miranda Shumate, LCSW, LLC
Miranda provides compassionate, client-centered mental health support focused on helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Miranda’s approach emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and creating a safe space where clients feel understood and empowered to create changes they want to see in their lives.