Meet the Team

Kyle Bridgman

Kyle Bridgman

LMFT/CEO

My name is Kyle Bridgman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and CEO of Project Ember Initiative. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 12 years working with adolescents and teens in residential care, mentorship programs, and in other mental health care capacities. Additionally, I have taught classes on parenting, life-skills, and couple’s relationships, along with training in trauma, adolescent issues, and managing conflict in…

Meet our Clinicians

Amanda Bonnot

Hi! I’m Amanda. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) who earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling & Human Services in 2023. I primarily work with young children (3-7 years old) and adults. I specialize in ADHD & Autism, but work with a wide variety of clients.

Ellie Colpitts

Hello! My name is Ellie, and I am a LPCC with Project Ember! I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communication at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where I also completed my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Addictions Emphasis.

Julia Ralston

My name is Julia Ralston and I am a LPCC. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2020 from UCCS where I also graduated with my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Kevin Taylor

My name is Kevin Taylor, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate at Project Ember. I earned both my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Michelle Hernandez

I want to express my sincere appreciation for taking the time to explore therapy options. I know that seeking therapy can be overwhelming, but you have already taken a step forward by finding a therapist that feels like a good fit. It takes a lot of courage to face our struggles and ask for help, and I am here to support you in that journey.

Jenifer Stacy-Bozarth

My name is Jenifer Stacy-Bozarth and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate and graduated from Capella University. I also hold a master’s degree in Psychology along with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

Samantha Nagle

My name is Samantha Nagle, and I am a  Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate and graduate of Touro University Worldwide. I completed my Bachelor of Science in human development and family studies and have taken several classes from the ethnic studies department at Colorado State University in 2018.

Anneliese Rice

My name is Anneliese, and I am a LPCC and clinical mental health counseling intern in the Master of Counseling program at UCCS. I received my bachelor’s degree from Colorado College, and I am excited to be pursuing my degree and license as a mental health counselor.

Meet our Interns

Dennis Hughes

My name is Dennis Hughes, a Master of Counseling Student with Project Ember. I met the founder of Project Ember Counseling, Kyle Bridgman, in 2008 while working with teenagers in New Mexico at a residential care facility.

Delaina Harris

My name is Delaina, and I am an intern working towards my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UCCS, graduating in May 2024. I received bachelor’s degrees in Sustainability and Sociology from Arizona State University in 2016.

Casey Crocker

Hello! My name is Casey Crocker, and I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University.

Sarah Tan

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am an intern currently working towards my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UCCS.

Ashley Lyle

My name is Ashley, I am a practicum intern, working towards my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I received a bachelor’s degrees in Psychology from University Northern Colorado in 2016.

Brittany Byrd

My name is Brittany and I have a master’s degree in Sociology and am pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have spent my professional career working with adolescents in schools and as a registered behavioral technician.

Alexis Duarte

My name is Alexis, and I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern enrolled in the Counseling and Human Services program at UCCS. I received my bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2017

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