Our Team
One of the best reasons to choose Experience Change is the people who work here.
Experience Change is proud of our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
We work hard to know and care for ourselves, so we can take care of you.
Our therapists maintain the highest ethical and legal standards.
Adria Rigg, LPC, LMFT, RPT-S
Cost of Session
$180 per 50 minute session.
Location
Online, Wheat Ridge, & Glendale
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 9am-6pm, Tuesdays 9am-6pm, Wednesdays 9am-6pm & Thursdays 9am-6pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Adria Rigg, Owner and Clinical Director of Experience Change, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Adria received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology Counselor Education with a specialization in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Colorado Denver in 2010. She has worked for organizations including Shiloh House, Jefferson County Human Services, Denver Family Therapy Center, Mount Saint Vincent Home, Denver Public Schools, Camp Coca-Cola, Kanuga Conferences, and the YMCA.
Adria has over 20 years experience working with families, children, and teenagers. She is certified in Synergetic Play Therapy, has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, and is an Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor. Adria is skilled in the treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, communication issues, conflict, divorce recovery, parenting issues, childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assault, and sensory issues. She is comfortable working with clients individually, as a couple, or with the entire family.
Adria’s approach to therapy is one of compassion combined with a belief that change is possible. She works diligently to provide a nonjudgmental environment that is caring, safe, and collaborative. Clients often describe her as upbeat, genuine, and direct. Adria values your expertise and life experiences while offering a neutral, external perspective. In addition, Adria utilizes knowledge about the brain, body, and nervous system (neurobiology) to inform her practice. These techniques help restructure the brain and re-pattern the nervous system, allowing for healing on a deeper level.
Adria’s hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, camping, and snowboarding. She also enjoys learning about other cultures, having visited over 20 international countries.
Ally Chacon-Vazquez, MFTC
Cost of Session
$100 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online, Glendale, & Westminster
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Syneretic Play Therapy
- Family Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 10am-7pm, Tuesdays 10am-7pm, Wednesdays 10am-7pm, & Thursdays 10am-7pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Alejandra (Ally) Chacon-Vazquez offers counseling services for adults, teens, and children. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Human Services and completed her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Regis University. Ally has held several positions supporting youth and families in Colorado. She was a Case Supervisor at Child-Advocates Denver CASA, and the Assistant Director of College Counseling and Alumni Support at the Arrupe Jesuit High School, where she assisted low-income, first generation high school students as they navigated the college application process. Furthermore, Ally completed a clinical Practicum at the Center for Counseling and Family Therapy where she provided counseling to couples and individuals.
Anthony Scardigno, LPCC
Cost of Session
$100 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online
Treatment Models
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 12-8pm & Thurs 8am-6pm
Treatment Modality
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Anthony Scardigno received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado Denver in Biology and Psychology and his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University. Prior to working at Experience Change, Anthony provided counseling to children, adolescents, and adults at the Regis Community Counseling Center. He has also worked for the Crisis Text Line and as a Hospital Liason. Furthermore, Anthony co-leads a men’s group at Wings for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Anthony specializes in play therapy with children, and individual counseling for adolescents and adults.
Bridget Weigel, LPCC
Cost of Session
$100 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online & Glendale
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 4-8pm, Tuesdays 4-8pm, Wednesdays 4-8pm, & Fridays 9am-5pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Individuals
Bridget Weigel offers counseling to adults and couples at Experience Change’s Glendale and Wheat Ridge offices. Bridget received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from Colorado State University. In addition, she has spent 15+ years working with entrepreneurs and small business owners in marketing strategy, planning, branding, and sales. This expertise developed out of her own experience owning and running a social dance studio and spending 15 years working with couples, groups, and individuals learning to dance. Working one on one with individuals and seeing the power of movement, learning new skills, and social connection to the community guided her back to the world of mental health where she could more deeply support clients.
Prior to working at Experience Change, Bridget completed her practicum at Idea Cares supporting adults struggling with substance abuse, recovery, trauma, and domestic violence. Additionally, she worked with adults and couples navigating interpersonal communication, relationship dynamics, healing wounds, anxiety, depression, isolation, life transitions, and identity exploration.
Bridget believes in the potential in every client’s ability to improve their life experiences and relationships through a combination of education, exploration, and reflection. Her open and direct approach focuses on decreasing intense emotions, deepening relationships, improving communication, and increasing overall wellbeing. With additional training in somatic psychotherapy, Bridget enjoys incorporating a connection to body sensations, meditation, and breathing for a fuller exploration of a client’s experience.
In her free time, she ventures into the mountains for hiking and camping with her dog, Chico as much as possible. She still dances socially and enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Duane Boyd, MFTC
Cost of Session
$120 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online, Wheat Ridge, & Westminster
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 10am-5pm, Tuedays 10am-5pm, Wednesdays 11am-6pm, Thursdays 11am-6pmpm, & Fridays 10am-4pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Duane Boyd is a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate. He received his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University in 2019 and has completed training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Prior to his Master’s degree, Duane earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology, with a concentration in Family and Group Psychology. Duane has worked in construction, shipping, and as a mediator for co-worker disputes.
Duane counsels people of all ages (from 5 to 75 years old) utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques. His passion is helping people be the best version of themselves. He does this by accepting clients for who they are and ensuring they maintain their autonomy. He is interested in helping people develop self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in their lives. In addition, he is skilled at drawing on each person’s resourcefulness. He helps clients connect with their loved ones and unite together to solve problems. With couples and families, Duane identifies core strengths in the relationship(s) and brings clarity to ineffective communication patterns. He then guides family members in new, more effective communication strategies. He understands how hard life can be, the joy and pain that comes with relationships, and the challenges of parenting. He is here to listen, providing a safe space for you to explore and address your concerns.
Duane was born and raised in the Arvada/Wheat Ridge area and met his wife when they were just kids. Together they have raised five boys and enjoy being an active part in their sports, music, theater, scouting, and cultural experiences.
Erin Jones, LPCC
Cost of Session
$100 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online, Wheat Ridge, & Westminster
Treatment Models
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 4-8pm, Tuesdays 12-8pm, and Wednesdays 10am-6pm
Treatment Modality
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Erin Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counseling at Regis University. She has many years of experience in the healthcare field and has seen the impact mental health has in our community. Prior to working at Experience Change, Erin worked with individuals aged 4 to 84 through the Regis University Counseling Center. Furthermore, she completed a clinical Practicum at Tru Community Care, where she focused primarily on grief and loss. Erin specializes in play therapy with children and individual counseling for adolescents and adults.
Erin believes in the power of relationship and has a Person-Centered approach to therapy. She provides an authenticity and empathic warmth that generates a supportive environment. Erin thrives on helping clients find empowerment and gently guides them by tickling their defenses and walking with them on the edge of discomfort. She believes growth happens when challenges are explored in small doses. Overall, Erin’s goal is to help people feel supported and help them build a healthy and balanced life.
In her free time, Erin loves to play with her dogs, practice yoga, and bake cookies.
Kristen Chamberlain, LCSW, RYT
Cost of Session
$160 per 50 minute session.
Location
Online & Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Yoga Therapy
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy
- Play Therapy
- EMDR
Office Hours
Tuesdays 4-8pm, Wednesdays 11am-7pm, Thursdays 11am-7pm, & Fridays 12-6pm
Treatment Modality
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Since 2003, Kristen has been providing therapeutic services to individuals, children, and their families. Her passion is to assist others in building healthy insight, while strengthening connections with self and others. As a psychotherapist, she often utilizes experiential therapeutic practices, to improve one’s ability to manage overwhelming emotions when facing challenges. She works with clients facing anxiety, depression, divorce/blended family challenges, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, and difficulties with challenging life transitions.
Kristen’s background and training includes, EMDR therapy, Play Therapy through the Association of Play Therapy, and she is certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an attachment based model of treatment for young children (0-6) and their caregivers. In addition, she is trained and registered as a yoga instructor and often integrates mind-body practices throughout the emotional healing process. Utilizing the intentional practices of yoga and mindfulness can offer safe and effective regulation while managing life’s challenges.
In addition to individual child and family therapy, Kristen provides collaboration and consultation services to caregivers, schools, child welfare, the courts, and other providers to ensure the support and healthy development of their clients.
Outside of her therapy practice, you’ll find Kristen enjoying a hike, hanging out on a paddleboard, relaxing in a yoga studio, or playing with a local Improv group. She aspires to travel to a variety of destinations learning about other cultures and checking out the world’s beaches.
Kristen Schwabauer, MFT Intern
Cost of Session
$70 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online & Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Family Systems
- Couples Therapy
Office Hours
Wednesdays 12-8pm, Thursdays 12-8pm, & Fridays 9am-5pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Teens
Kristen Schwabauer is a Master’s Level Intern who offers low cost counseling services to families, couples and individuals. She is working toward her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University. Kristen also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Colorado State University. Prior to interning at Experience Change, Kristen provided counseling services to the community through the Center for Counseling and Family Therapy at Regis University. Additionally, she worked in several customer facing positions in the banking industry and tech start up environment. These positions helped Kristen understand the importance of listening to clients, problem solving and thinking on their toes.
Kristen has found her passion lies in helping others navigate difficult situations and authentically showing up in the world. She has a genuine curiosity about others and how their experiences have shaped them. In addition, she believes individuals play a role in creating relational dynamics and patterns, and it is important for each member within a dynamic to understand what role they play. As a therapist, Kristen wants to help clients increase their awareness, emotional intelligence, authenticity, communication skills, and relational connections. Kristen works from an Emotionally Focused perspective to help clients connect with their deeper experiences. She is empathetic, insightful and kind.
In her free time, Kristen enjoys hiking, dancing, puzzle building, video games, and a good TV show binge. She is a Colorado native who enjoys spending time with her two kitties and husband.
Adria Rigg, LPC, LMFT, RPT-S will be directly training and supervising Kristen to ensure the best care for each client. Kristen will occasionally video record sessions so Adria can directly observe and guide her work with clients. In addition, Adria may observe Kristen’s sessions by joining sessions, in order to provide in-the-moment feedback and support.
Michael Mendoza, MFT Intern
Cost of Session
$70 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online Video, Glendale, & Westminster
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 9am-4pm, Wednesdays 11am-7pm, Thursdays 3-8pm, & Saturdays 9am-2pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Teens
Michael Mendoza is a Master’s Level Intern and is working toward his Master’s degree in Counseling with a concentration in Couples & Family Therapy from the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). Michael also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from CU Denver. Prior to interning at Experience Change, Michael completed his practicum at the CU Denver Student & Community Counseling Center. Michael worked in higher education for a number of years at the CU Denver TRiO Student Support Services program providing holistic services to students who were first-generation, low-income, and/or had documented disabilities. In this role, Michael began to feel limited in his care for students, recognizing there was a significant need for mental health services. As he continued to observe cultural/social barriers to therapy for people of color, Michael decided to pursue a career in mental health and work to make a difference in his community.
Michael’s areas of interest are grief and loss, family dynamics, attachment, and trauma. As a therapist, Michael assists clients in increasing their authenticity, communication skills, self-awareness, and relational well-being. Michael works from an integrative therapeutic perspective, which includes Emotionally-Focused, Person-Centered, Narrative, and Family Systems approaches, to meet clients where they are and their unique needs.
In his free time, Michael enjoys cooking, listening to music, video games, movies, nature, and spending time with his partner, family, and friends.
Adria Rigg, LPC, LMFT, RPT-S will be directly training and supervising Michael to ensure the best care for each client. Michael will occasionally video record sessions so Adria can directly observe and guide his work with clients. In addition, Adria may observe Michael’s sessions by joining sessions, in order to provide in-the-moment feedback and support.
Nicole Alexander, MFTC
Cost of Session
$100 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Location
Online Video, Westminster, & Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Collaborative Therapy
- Play Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 9-7pm, Tuesdays 9-7pm, & Thursdays 9am-5pm
Treatment Modality
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
- Families
- Couples
Nicole Alexander holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisonsin-Madison and a Master’s degree from Regis University in Marriage and Family Therapy. She also obtained her Certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents from Regis University. Nicole has a range of experience working with all ages and stages of life. She has provided counseling services at the Center for Counseling and Family Therapy at Regis University and in a private practice.
Nicole’s specialties include life transitions, separation/divorce, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and substance abuse/addictions. She enjoys helping clients learn how to manage challenging emotions, decrease reactive and overwhelming behaviors, and develop better balance in their lives. She believes in the power of early intervention for children as this can impact the child’s trust in others and the world. Nicole especially enjoys working with children going through life transitions, including parental separation or divorce, or living with a new caregiver. She helps both parents and children navigate this difficult time through development of healthy boundaries, understanding and adjusting to changes, and improving communication between family members. When working with teens and adults, Nicole loves to collaborate with each client to ensure that therapy is centered toward each client’s unique goals. She is highly skilled at understanding each client’s needs, helping clients utilize their strengths to implement new solutions, and supporting clients in developing better coping and interpersonal skills. Nicole believes that therapy isn’t, and shouldn’t be, a one size fits all! Each person, couple, or family deserves a tailored approach to them and their specific situation.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, DIY crafts, and reading! She also enjoy watching movies with friends!
Sydney Wycoff, MA Intern
Cost of Session
$70 per 50 minute session
CCHA Medicaid
Cigna
Location
Online Video
Treatment Models
- Play Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
Office Hours
Tuesdays 12-8pm, Wednesdays 12-4pm, & Thursdays 12-8pm
Treatment Modality
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Sydney Wycoff is a Master’s in Counseling Intern at Experience Change. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado Denver in Business Administration. Currently, she is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University. Prior to working at Experience Change, Sydney worked in the Regis Community Counseling Center supporting adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and other difficult life transitions. Additionally, Sydney specializes in play therapy with children and individual counseling for adolescents and adults.
Sydney believes in meeting clients where they are, providing a safe space, and building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Utilizing a person-centered and strength-based approach, she helps empower her clients in their exploration of unhealed trauma and life’s stressors. She supports all walks of life on their journeys, and provides an authentic, empathetic, and transparent experience. Sydney possesses a desire to understand and empathize with each individual’s unique perspective and circumstance, and advocates for her client’s best life.
In Sydney’s free time, she enjoys painting, spending time with her friends and family, reading, and being out in nature.
Kellee Clark, LMFT, RPT will be directly training and supervising Sydney to ensure the best care for each client. Sydney will occasionally video record sessions so Kellee can directly observe and guide her work with clients. In addition, Kellee may observe Sydney’s sessions by joining sessions, in order to provide in-the-moment feedback and support.
Taylor Kudrycki, LPC
Cost of Session
$140 per 50 minute session
Location
Online Video & Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- EMDR
- Gestalt Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 11am-7pm, Tuesdays 11am-7pm, Wednesdays 9am-4pm, Thursdays 9am-6pm
Treatment Modality
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Taylor Kudrycki is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Masters of Arts in Counseling degree from Regis Univeristy in 2018. In addition, Taylor received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with concentrations in Sociology and the Psychology of Human Development from Ball State University in 2011. Taylor previously worked at Mustard Seed Ranch, providing counseling through their equine assisted and life experience programs. She also counseled adult individuals at the Regis University Center for Counseling and Family Therapy. Furthermore, Taylor has specialized training in play therapy, is trained in Synergetic Play Therapy, and is pursuing a post-graduate certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents.
Taylor has always had a genuine interest in how people behave and a passion for helping others. As a therapist, Taylor wants to help clients increase their awareness; discover their true, authentic self; and bridge communication gaps in their relationships. When working with children, Taylor uses play therapy to increase their awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, relational skills, and self esteem. With teens and adults, she collaborates with them to create a comfortable, inviting environment for exploration and growth. Taylor is skilled at helping individuals with depression, anxiety, life transitions, family members with substance abuse, and relational difficulties.