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Angie Leonhard

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Warm, attuned, and trauma-informed mental health clinician integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems–informed work, somatic awareness, mindfulness, and nature-based approaches. Passionate about supporting individuals through trauma healing, nervous system regulation, identity exploration, depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. Draws on 18 years of experience as a registered nurse and a strong grounding in mind-body and relational approaches. Currently provides psychotherapy and coaching through a private practice rooted in compassion, embodiment, and deep respect for inner healing intelligence.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist & Transformational Life Coach

Sacred Ground Wellness - Private Practice
05.2025 - Current
  • Provide individual psychotherapy and coaching for adults and teens with a focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation.
  • Integrate EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, somatic practices, and mindfulness-based interventions.
  • Support clients in exploring identity, self-compassion, relational patterns, and mind-body connection.
  • Maintain full clinical caseload including Medicaid clients; complete assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Offer nature-based therapy sessions and group mindfulness experiences in local natural areas.
  • Provide coaching containers for clients seeking deeper mind-body-spirit growth outside traditional therapy structures.

Counseling Intern

The Fork Counseling, LLC
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided trauma-informed individual therapy for adolescents and adults in a private practice setting.
  • Utilized EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches.
  • Conducted intake assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Received weekly clinical supervision with focus on trauma reprocessing and parts-work integration.

Therapy Technician

Ariel Clinical Services
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided weekly therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; supported crisis intervention and skill-building.
  • Facilitated group therapy and provided psychoeducation to clients and families.
  • Completed Medicaid-compliant documentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Iowa City
12.2005

Skills

  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • EMDR reprocessing & resourcing
  • IFS-informed parts work
  • Somatic and nervous-system-based interventions
  • Mindfulness & meditation facilitation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Diagnostic assessment & treatment planning
  • Medicaid-compliant documentation
  • Strength-based, culturally responsive care
  • Group facilitation

NURSING BACKGROUND

18 Years of Experience Summarized for Relevance (02/2006 to 03/2024)

  • Registered Nurse roles in neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, pediatric cardiac care, home visiting, clinical toxicology, and obstetrics & gynecology.
  • Extensive experience in crisis stabilization, trauma-responsive communication, patient education, and supporting families experiencing medical and emotional distress.
  • Built a strong foundation in attunement, presence, and collaborative care, and I draw upon these skills consistently in my current work.

Training and Certifications

  • Core Competencies of a Psychedelic Integration Coach, Tam Integration by Daniel Shankin (2025)
  • Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: An Organic Process for Healing, PESI (2025)
  • Mindfulness Certification Course (2-day intensive training), PESI (2025)
  • Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing (SE) Workshop Somatic Experiencing International (2025)
  • Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Informed Therapy Master Class, PESI (2024)
  • EMDR Basic Training, Rivers Edge Institute (2024)
  • Life Coach Training Program, Lumia (2023)

Timeline

Psychotherapist & Transformational Life Coach

Sacred Ground Wellness - Private Practice
05.2025 - Current

Counseling Intern

The Fork Counseling, LLC
05.2024 - 05.2025

Therapy Technician

Ariel Clinical Services
07.2023 - 05.2024

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Adams State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Angie Leonhard
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