Kelly Banas, LMHC, is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to guiding individuals and families through life's challenges. With a focus on children, preteens, teens, and adults, Kelly excels in addressing a range of concerns including trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and marital and premarital counseling. Her approach is rooted in mindfulness-based techniques and compassion-focused therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. Kelly provides a culturally sensitive environment where issues related to sexuality and gender identity, such as bisexuality and LGBTQ+, are embraced. Furthermore, she offers support for self-esteem struggles, anxiety, depression, and family conflicts, drawing from various modalities including EMDR and strength-based practices. Kelly’s commitment to fostering resilience and emotional well-being empowers her clients to navigate life transitions and cultivate healthier relationships.

Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S., LPC, is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado, with over 20 years of experience serving the Gunnison Valley community. At Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, she provides holistic psychotherapy that values each client as a unique individual—mind, spirit, and body. Trained in various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, Jean specializes in addressing a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relational challenges, and more. Her approach is both culturally sensitive and personalized, ensuring that treatment is tailored to the specific goals and needs of each client. With a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology and a focus on Marriage and Family Counseling from Georgia State University, Jean empowers clients to achieve greater health and happiness, enabling them to find balance in all areas of their lives.

Christine Osmundson is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado, bringing over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and has pursued additional postgraduate studies towards a Ph.D. in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the prestigious Tavistock Institute in London, England. Christine has honed her skills in various settings, including psychiatric inpatient facilities, residential programs, day treatment centers, schools, mental health clinics, and private practice. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of fostering a strong therapeutic relationship characterized by unconditional positive regard, while integrating cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic practices—an evidence-based methodology. She recognizes the vital role families play in the treatment process and conducts separate sessions with them to empower collaboration and achieve successful outcomes for their children. Drawing upon her extensive training in individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis and case management, Christine works collaboratively with a network of outside providers such as school personnel, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists. Together, they create comprehensive treatment plans with measurable goals designed to ensure the well-being of each child and their family.