Meggan is so excited to join the Foundry Steamboat team as Clinical Director. Her priority will be that you or your loved one receives high-quality evidence-based care. Meggan received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Colorado State University and her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work/ Counseling from the University of Denver. Meggan comes to Foundry Steamboat with close to 30 years of clinical experience across multiple systems. She has treated individuals and families in private practice, as well as schools, mental health systems, medical settings, and in Behavioral Health consulting in a number of high-risk settings. Meggan is a compassionate presence dedicated to the field of recovery for individuals and their families. She comes with personal and professional experience in the addiction field. Meggan is diligent to stay up to date with emerging treatment modalities and theories, as well as holding tight to those that have been historically proven. She is passionate about bringing the practical applications of trauma-informed care to the field. Of importance to Meggan is reducing stigma about seeking treatment/help for addiction and in helping ALL people to understand their own (understandable!) maladaptive adaptations/patterns. Then, getting to work to recondition the system to rewire and heal at deep levels to create lasting change. She believes we were all put on this beautiful planet to do things only we were meant to do, and in pursuing our healing and wholeness, we will connect deeper to that purpose. Finally, Meggan believes humor, play, and a sense of fun are an integral “part of the deal.” Meggan moved to Steamboat in 2016 and loves to fly- fish, hike, and enjoy our beautiful outdoors. In her free time, you will find Meggan with one of her three children, her husband, black lab, or calico cat. She often has her face in a book (or two!), is writing, listening to a TED talk, podcast, or other online content related to psychology, addiction/ trauma, the intersection of spirituality and psychology, parenting, or is dreaming up her next vacation.

Life is full of challenges, and it can be messy and unpredictable; however, learning ways to silence our inner critic and reframe our thoughts can help clear a new path for self-compassion and personal growth. Jamalynn’s personal story and passion for helping others in their personal recovery story was a driving force in her decision to join the treatment team at the Foundry, Steamboat Springs; she encourages clients to discover their core strengths and assists with teaching coping strategies for life challenges. Jamalynn knows that gaining clarity and understanding is crucial to achieving success and producing desired outcomes. She is a firm believer that the principles and values we declare as most important for ourselves should be the ones most easily seen by those closest to us. How we live at home is who we are. It is in that spirit she brings all she is to those she is privileged to serve. Jamalynn has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Colorado Christian University. Jamalynn utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. She incorporates strengths-based, solution-focused, mindfulness, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral therapy perspectives to initiate change in a positive and empathetic way. Professional Affiliations American Counseling Association (ACA); Colorado Counseling Association (CCA); American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)

Annie earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from The Colorado College and her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from University of Colorado Denver. She is a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Annie grew up in Southern California and began her career in counseling as a high school counselor in Colorado Springs. She believes in the power of the family system and her work is driven by the understanding that the degree of appropriate support our participants receive from family and friends is foundational to their success. Annie has lived in Steamboat since 2014 and she considers herself lucky for having three generations of her own family living in town. In her free time you will find her with her family, at the gym, on the lake (summer) or the slopes (winter).

Howard Bryant is the Outpatient Manager at Foundry Treatment Center. He has 10+ years of experience in the field of substance abuse treatment. Howard received his Bachelor of Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2018 and his Master of Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2020. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado, a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) in Colorado, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wyoming, and a Licensed Addictions Therapist (LAT) in Wyoming. Howard enjoys international travel and has lived in South America and in Mexico. He prioritizes self-care to support overall wellness and maintains close, personal relationships with his family. He is married and lives in the Denver area. Howard supports his clients’ journeys with sobriety, emphasizing a holistic approach using the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and understands that there are multiple pathways to recovery. He especially appreciates the Foundry's trauma-informed approach to exploring additional topics, including inner child work, family of origin, grief, loss and trauma.

Kim is a certified Permaculture Design Consultant and has been gardening in the Yampa Valley since 2000. She helps individuals, businesses, organizations, and schools design and build high altitude edible food gardens. She is also passionate about building community by involving all people in our food system, from educating little sprouts where food comes from to providing our food bank with local, healthy produce. She believes gardening is excellent therapy, both physically and mentally. As Masanobu Fukuoka says in The One-Straw Revolution,” The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” Although, good food does often lead to happiness! And good ingredients, like fresh locally grown produce, are the first step toward delicious, healthy and healing food.

Sydney is an Outpatient Therapist at Foundry. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and her master’s degree from the University of Denver in Social Work. She is a Licensed Social Worker through the state of Colorado, as well as Provisional Clinical Social Worker in Wyoming. Prior to Foundry, Sydney was a Licensed Massage Therapist at a top therapeutic spa in Sedona, AZ. She takes a mind-body approach to therapy, seeking to bring awareness to both the physical body and the emotional body to support holistic and optimal recovery. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, exercising, and gardening.

Originating from Georgia where she received a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brittney relocated to Colorado to begin her professional journey in the field of Mental Health. For 3 years she worked in Outpatient Community Mental Health where she offered Trauma Informed Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders) treatment for rural Colorado clients. After a year of work with dual diagnoses, she decided to pursue her License in Addictions Counseling. This certification paired with her Marriage and Family Therapy background inspires her systemic view of Trauma Informed Addictions Treatment. She continued her pursuit of professional development by becoming a Licensed Addictions Therapist in the state of Wyoming. Believing that our lives are parts of a whole allows space for her to truly take the client’s background (biological, social, and psychological aspects) into consideration in their treatment process. Her background in Mental Health and Addictions Crisis work gives her the ability to meet people where they are in their process of recovery while also encouraging them to get to where they want to be. Brittney was drawn to Foundry because of their innovative drive to provide Trauma Informed Addictions Treatment through various forms of therapy. The Foundry’s ability to provide variety in treatment, supports opportunities to make genuine connections with clients on their specific paths to recovery. When not working with clients to meet their goals she can be found exploring the history and natural beauty of Colorado and/or embracing her creative side by making jewelry or cooking.

Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate with a passion for working in addictions. She is committed to helping support other individuals as they learn to navigate and sustain their recovery. Stephanie is a person-centered, trauma-informed clinician who has worked in community mental health for the past six years in various roles. She integrates narrative, cognitive-behavioral, holistic and solutions-focused approaches as a counselor. She graduated from Adams State University with her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 and is actively pursuing Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys reading non-fiction novels and spending time outdoors. Stephanie grew up in California and Colorado and now lives in the Denver Metro area, providing outpatient clinical support services, such as group and individual counseling. She is very excited to join the team at Foundry and work with the incredible community here.

Born and raised in the Yampa Valley, Spencer began pursuing a career in counseling after obtaining his AA at Colorado Northwestern Community College. He transferred to Colorado State University, earning his BS in Psychology and after graduation enrolled at Adams State University to pursue his Masters in Clinical Mental Health. While earning his MA, Spencer interned with A&S Counseling and Mind Springs Health working primarily with children and adolescents. In 2016, after graduating from Adams State with his MA in Clinical Mental Health, Spencer was recruited by Hayden Valley Schools to join their team as the School Counselor. Realizing his natural gift of connection, and ability to create safety even in crisis situations, Spencer accepted the position. He re-enrolled at Adams State and completed his MA in School Counseling, and spent seven fulfilling years as the Elementary School Counselor and Middle School Football Coach. When the opportunity arose, Spencer was excited to jump back into the Mental Health world specifically in Addiction Counseling at Foundry Steamboat. He is excited to join the amazing clinical team and utilize his passion to help people. Spencer is a sports fanatic, football card connoisseur, goalie for A/B Adult Hockey League in Steamboat Springs, lego engineer and is up for about any adventure at least once. He loves spending time with his family and dogs, and eating snacks.

Alyssa is an outpatient therapist with Foundry/Chrysalis who recently graduated from the University of Denver with her master’s degree in counseling psychology. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and is working towards full LPC licensure. Alyssa believes that recovery is a community-based process, emphasizing the healing qualities of connection to others while in recovery from addiction. She utilizes person-centered, trauma-informed treatment approaches, combining methods from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Alyssa has a background in working with trauma, intimate partner violence, and substance use. Alyssa is passionate about the destigmatization of addiction and mental health and is an advocate for change within the systems that our clients navigate. Originally from Quincy, IL, Alyssa is still exploring the Denver area and loves to discover all the beautiful nature that the area has to offer. In her free time, she collects and cares for many houseplants and loves going to live music.

Janna works as a Residential Counselor with Foundry Treatment Center. She previously worked as a Behavioral Health Technician at Foundry before receiving her CAT and moving into the counselor position. Janna grew up in Arizona before relocating to Colorado in middle school and has remained in love with the mountains ever since! She is currently working towards finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work before moving onto her Master’s degree. In the winter you can find Janna at the gym and outside in the summer either hiking or paddleboarding while spending time with her two beagles, Zoey and Abby. Janna loves working with her team and is extra grateful to work at Foundry!