Women’s Recovery Staff | Women’s Recovery

Holly Wilson, MA

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Founder, Chief Empowerment Officer

As Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer, Holly Wilson brings years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction to Women’s Recovery. She has worked in some of the most reputable treatment programs in the country in various roles, including her role as Managing Director and Program Director for a nationally renowned dual-diagnosis, extended care program where she was responsible for the evidence-based development and maintenance of program scheduling for clients, facility, and staff for residential inpatient, transitional, and sober living.

Having an intimate knowledge of the substance abuse recovery, Holly is a strong advocate for clinically savvy, gender-specific, co-occurring treatment. Holly is deeply committed to the recovery community of Colorado as well as the professional and personal development of women in the field of mental health.

Donna Cheramy

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Executive Director of Women’s Recovery

As the Executive Director, Donna Cheramy brings an incredible passion for ethically responsible and compassionate care to Women’s Recovery. With a background in operations, marketing, business development, and admissions in various addiction, mental health, and trauma treatment facilities, she has learned the strongest client, and patient care comes from a supportive culture, and opportunities for professional development trickled down through the leadership team of each department.

Donna believes successful patient care begins by having a highly-trained clinical and medical team utilizing evidence-based practices. The National Institutes of Health supports gender-specific care for co-occurring disorders producing stronger outcomes in the treatment of women, which leads to Donna’s dedication to gender-specific programming.

LaTisha L. Bader, Ph.D., LP, LAC, CMPC

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Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Bader has worked in the field of mental health and addiction for more than 17 years. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2007 with a PhD in counseling psychology and specialization in sport psychology and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Chemical Dependency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Addiction Counselor, in addition, she also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant working with elite athletes and teams.

Dr. Bader has worked in a variety of treatment settings including residential, outpatient, private practice, and Native American health care. She spent time in the sport environment in collegiate athletic departments and working with professional teams She currently compliments the multi-disciplinary team at Women’s Recovery by serving as the Chief Clinical Officer, advancing treatment for women. In addition, she maintains a private practice offering counseling, consultation,
educational presentations, and sport psychology services. She serves on the Speakers Bureau for the National Marijuana Initiative as a subject matter expert on emerging research, addiction, and treatment.

Harmony Wright, PMHNP

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Colorado Native and was fortunate enough to serve 12 years of honorable service in the United States Navy as a Gunner’s Mate, and then commissioned in the Nurse Corps

My training include expertise in addiction medicine, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma.

Working with individuals I strive help my patients understand their treatment options and navigate their healthcare experiences. Utilizing my background and training I provide quality care that is evidence-based and well-informed. As a lifelong learner, I utilize the most current research to help treat the whole person.

I enjoy spending time with my family that includes my two fur babies.

 

Completed Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship 2022

Completed Ketamine Provider Fellowship 2021

Master’s Degree in Nursing 2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 2002

Associate’s Degree in Nursing 2000

Dr. Michelle Weil

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Medical Director 

Dr. Michelle Weil completed her psychiatry residency in Pittsburgh, PA, followed by an addiction fellowship in Denver, CO. She has gained extensive experience in a variety of addiction treatment settings, including outpatient addiction and methadone clinics, residential treatment, and inpatient detoxification. Dr. Weil has had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including pregnant women, adolescents, veterans, and forensic clients. Her expertise in motivational interviewing and medication-assisted treatment is both comprehensive and deeply informed.

In addition to her role at Women’s Recovery, Dr. Weil maintains a private outpatient practice. Her passion for addiction treatment is deeply personal, as it stems from her own journey with drug addiction. She has shared her personal story and professional insights at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting multiple times, emphasizing that while addiction can affect anyone, recovery is possible with the right guidance and support.

Amanda Miller, LCSW, LAC

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Clinical Director 

Amanda joined the Denver Women’s Recovery team in April of 2019. Amanda’s passion is working with women during their healing process from trauma, mental health, and substance addiction. Amanda believes that the healing relationship is incredibly important for those in recovery and therapy. Amanda strives to connect, understand, and walk beside each of her clients throughout their process.

Amanda got her Bachelor’s degree in Generalist Social Work from Colorado State University and then continued her education at the University of Denver. Amanda got her Masters Degree in Social Work, concentrating on mental health, trauma, and substance use. Amanda has experience working in a multitude of environments with various populations, including inpatient and adolescents. While working with clients, Amanda has continued to further her education with training in EMDR and will be completing her Licensed Addiction Counselor requirements in the Summer of 2020.

Danielle Lisella, LAC

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Clinical Lead, Summit Women’s Recovery

Danielle is experienced in individual and group therapies, assessment & diagnosis, crisis response and de-escalation, couples therapy, and parenting support counseling. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her goal is to provide clients with a safe, confidential, warm, and non-judgmental atmosphere that fosters space for stabilization, understanding, and growth. Danielle specializes in treating those suffering hardships associated with substance use and addiction. She uses a trauma-informed approach and hopes to instill faith in her clients that life can be better without the use of substances to cope with the full array of life’s challenges. She also has historically worked alongside the criminal justice system as the primary treatment provider for the Summit County Recovery Court program.

Taylor Ross, MSW

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Marketing & Outreach Representative

Taylor began working with Women’s Recovery in 2023. Taylor brings with her a diverse background in both social work and marketing. Prior to joining Women’s Recovery, Taylor obtained her master’s in social work and graduated with Honors from Tulane University. Taylor’s studies focused on mental health, addiction, and family systems. Taylor pursued clinical work and was drawn to the field because of her intimate knowledge of addiction and recovery. She fully understands the path each client must walk. Taylor brings with her a passion for helping others discover their intrinsic worth and value and believes that treatment serves as the key that unlocks the path to freedom. Taylor welcomes each woman who walks through our doors with a compassion-based approach and with empathy towards struggles and resilience experienced.

Taylor’s bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications and minor in business from the University of Texas at Austin afforded her the opportunity to work in agency and brand PR/Marketing. Taylor has extensive experience designing campaign strategies, marketing programs, developing influencer networks, and managing social media platforms.

As the Marketing and Outreach Representative at Women’s Recovery, Taylor builds meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with professionals from a variety of industries.

Maddie McNeal, MSW, SWC

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Primary Therapist

Maddie first joined the Women’s Recovery team in 2022 as a clinical case manager developing a passion for working with women overcoming substance use disorders. In 2023, she joined the team as a Primary Therapist. Maddie received a BA in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and went on to pursue a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. Maddie believes in a collaborative and trauma integrated approach to empower women to reach their goals and develop the life they deserve. She has experience working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence through advocacy and compassionate care. She believes in the importance of holistic healing and integrating the mind-body connection. Additionally, Maddie received a Human-Animal-Environment Interactions Certificate from the University of Denver.

Amy York, MA, LPCC, NCC

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Therapist

Amy has a passion for empowering women, promoting deep healing, and respecting the unique journey of her clients. She earned a BA in FACS Education in 2003 and a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023. Her clinical experience includes addiction counseling and eating disorder care. As a woman re-entering the workforce with a second occupation Amy brings a unique blend of professional and personal life experiences to the DWR team. Outside of therapy Amy enjoys dating her husband, parenting, backpacking, skiing, paddleboarding, yoga, meditation, plant appreciation, travel, dance, and volunteering within her faith community.

Kelli Ruhl, MA, LPCC, NCC

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Group Facilitator

Kelli joined the Denver Women’s Recovery team as a Primary Therapist in September of 2022, having previously honed her passion for working with women overcoming addiction as a Clinical Case Manager in 2021. Kelli obtained her BA from the University of Colorado, and graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Kelli works from a foundation of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, with a focus on collaborating with each client to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, compassion, respect, and honesty. Her approach centers the client’s inherent value and humanness, facilitates self-discovery and self-acceptance, and provides a means towards healing and positive growth. Kelli firmly believes that every client is the expert in their own life, and has an inherent capacity to reach their full potential; her role as therapist is as a guide, ally, mirror, and holder of safe space as she walks alongside clients on their journey through recovery. She is committed to creating a warm, affirming environment for any and all who are seeking a helping hand along the road to hope, health, empowerment, and healing.

Ashley Tacheny, MA, LPC

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Group Facilitator

Ashley Tacheny, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in adolescent, adult, and couples counseling. She has a private practice located in Denver, Colorado. Ashley is a Colorado native and enjoys all that Colorado has to offer.

Ashley earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2007. She continued her education and earned a Masters of Arts in Community Counseling at the University of Denver in 2010.

Ashley’s career began in Residential Treatment working with at risk youth in Fort Collins. Next, Ashley worked in an inpatient psychiatric unit with adults seeking psychiatric stabilization. At this facility Ashley was able to provide individual and group counseling, specifically utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Ashley then started working at a community mental health center where she held a variety of positions. Ashley began as an individual and group psychotherapist working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. She went on to provide community based case management services and then transitioned to work as an in-home family therapist providing services for at risk youth and families. Ashley’s experience has equipped her with excellent clinical skills and ability to provide individualized quality care.

Ashley is an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that helps people heal from emotional distress caused by disturbing life experiences.

Ashley is an eclectic therapist utilizing various methods of psychotherapy. Her areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Self Esteem Issues, Relationship Issues and Family of Origin Issues. Ashley is a person in recovery and enjoys working with individuals in 12-step recovery.

Ashley is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and specializes in working on food and body concerns. This could include: body image issues, self esteem, food and body trauma, family of origin trauma relating to diet culture, etc.

Rachel Littlefield, BS, CAT

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Group Facilitator

Rachel started her work at Denver Women’s Recovery in January 2021 as a Clinical Case Manager. She graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 where she received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Addiction Studies. Rachel is currently at Regis University where she is studying for her Masters in their Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She has experience working with women who have suffered from cumulative trauma and substance use disorders. Rachel is also passionate about working with different group dynamics and uses a client-centered approach. Lastly, she is dedicated to providing support to women navigating through important stages of their recovery.

Christen Bakken

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Group Facilitator

Christen Bakken (she/her) found yoga in 1998 in a Bikram studio. Her mat began as a refuge and brought her structure and routine in an otherwise chaotic time in her young life. In 2006, she started training to teach and has loved being a student of this practice as much as a teacher since. When on the mat in Christen’s class, you can expect to hear a story that makes you laugh and/or cry and to remember that you belong and are not alone. When not in the studio, Christen can be found outside on an adventure with her pups or tossing dough with her husband as they own their own small business, Basic Kneads Pizza.

Kelsey Brown

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Group Facilitator

Kelsey is a community alchemist with a unique blend of creative and analytical expertise. Holding a B.A. in Business and Marketing and over 1,000 hours of yoga training, she integrates scientific principles with esoteric practices to foster personal and collective well-being. With eight years of teaching experience in Denver and nearly fifteen years of personal practice, Kelsey views each individual as both a student and a teacher, with Mother Nature being a source of wisdom.

Her classes are designed to guide individuals through the dynamic interplay of contraction and expansion in life, utilizing yoga as a tool to center oneself. Kelsey’s approach is loving and soulful, encompassing vinyasa-based asanas, mantra chanting, breathing exercises, yogic philosophy, meditation, creative movement, and the art of surrender. She emphasizes that yoga, which means ‘connection’ in Sanskrit, enhances our ability to connect deeply with ourselves and others, supporting recovery from physical addictions and mental health challenges through heightened awareness and inner strength.

Julia Bonet

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Admissions Representative

Julia Bonet is a dedicated and experienced admissions representative with over five-years of experience, specializing in guiding individuals struggling with addiction and mental health concerns into treatment. Passionate about helping others, particularly women, on their recovery journeys, Julia has found her home at Women’s Recovery due to their tailored, women-centric approach to treatment. Avid about athletics and valuing the role of physical healthy in overall well-being, she incorporates her love for wellness into her approach. Julia believes in empowering women to embrace their strength and resilience. With a personal connection to recovery, Julia’s empathy and determination stem from her own journey, making her an effective and compassionate advocate for those seeking sobriety and fulfillment.

Megan Rogers, MA, MSW, LCSW, NBC-HWC Integrative Psychotherapy, Nutrition, + Coaching

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Clinical Consultant

Megan Rogers is a licensed clinical social worker, holistic nutritionist, and health coach based in Denver, Colorado. She works with clients who want an integrative approach to mental health and alcohol sobriety. She specializes in supporting clients to “feed the brain first” by addressing neurotransmitter imbalances and making nutritional changes that help facilitate and maintain recovery.

Megan completed her graduate studies at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and has nearly two decades of experience working with clients, as well as in behavioral health research. Since 2010, she has trained with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, The School of Holistic Nutrition Therapy, The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, and is a Master Coach through Jolene Park’s Gray Area Drinking program. In addition to holding Clinical Social Work licenses in CO, NY, and MD, Megan is also a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Maren Alisa Masion, Counselor and Trauma Specialist

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Clinical Consultant

Maren Alisa Masino is a mother, intuitive guide, trauma specialist, and founder of M_M. Embracing the dynamic nature of healing, Maren acknowledges the journey’s capacity to encompass joy, adversity, and struggle, championing love as the ultimate healing force.

Shaped by childhood trauma and dissociation, Maren has navigated past and ancestral wounds through presence practices and expanding consciousness. With 15 years in the healing arts, she has served as Program Director of Therapy Clinics in Los Angeles and the UK. Trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Maren uses experiential, intuitive, heart-led, and parts-based methods in her trauma healing approach.

An international speaker on Trauma, Dissociation, and Somatic Therapies, Maren has been mentored by Dr. Janina Fisher and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Her multifaceted approach to trauma healing is evident in her private practice, where she coaches clients and leads therapeutic intensives. Maren is dedicated to mentoring fellow practitioners and fostering authentic collective events that deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the earth.

Maren supports individuals in liberating themselves from past burdens, inspiring quests for freedom and transformation. She believes in creating a collective founded on empathy, resilience, and openness to healing and growth.

Alex Bath, MSW, SWC

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Primary Therapist

Alex Bath first joined Denver Women’s Recovery as a clinical case manager in the spring of 2024, where she has since become a primary therapist and clinical team member. Alex believes in the transformative power of fostering genuine connection and how establishing unconditional positive regard and authenticity can impact a woman’s recovery. Her person centered approach provides each client the opportunity to explore their path to recovery and healing as a whole individual. Alex received her Bachelor of Science in Natural Horsemanship from the University of Montana Western, following her passion of working with horses to gain an extensive knowledge of animal behavior. She obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a certificate in Human- Animal- Environmental Interaction. Alex found that finding purpose and passions in her life led her to therapeutic work; she aspires to help women find their purpose and passions in recovery.