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
$150 per 45-50 minute session.
Location
Wheat Ridge & Glendale
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 9am-7pm, Wednesdays 9am-7pm, & Thursdays 9am-7pm
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.
Allison Bratsch, LPC
Cost of Session
$150 per 45-50 minute session.
Location
Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Office Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
As a mental health professional, Allison has spent the last 10 years working with children, teens, families and adults to combat the effects of stress, trauma, abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, substance abuse, mental illness, and more. Through her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Allison values a holistic, proactive approach to mental health and well-being. Allison has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, and Child Parent Psychotherapy. She enjoys working with people proactively to develop the strengths, skills and resources needed to conquer difficulties in life.
Allison’s approach is focused on creating a foundation of wellness, with goals of increasing emotional intelligence and resiliency, fostering healthy coping strategies and communication skills, enriching relationships, and promoting overall emotional and mental wellness. In addition to her experience as a mental health professional, Allison has a background in research, assessment, program development, and program management. All of these experiences have provided a foundation for her ability to connect with and guide individuals in positive, growth-producing ways that create a foundation from which individuals can grow and thrive!
Duane Boyd, MFTC
Cost of Session
$90 per 45-50 minute session
Location
Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Structural Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Office Hours
Tuesdays 4-9pm, Fridays 12-4pm & Saturdays 8am-12pm
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. In addition, 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.
Hayley Evans, MFTC
Cost of Session
$100 per 45-50 minute session.
Location
Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 12-8pm, & Thursdays 12-8pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Hayley is a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate. She received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University in 2019. Hayley also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with concentrations in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University. Hayley has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidenced-based model that focuses on developing new, healthier relationship patterns in couples and families. Furthermore, she has training in Synergetic Play Therapy and is working towards a post-graduate certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents.
Working with individuals, couples, and families with issues of trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, conflict, and relationship distress is Hayley’s passion. She is dedicated to bringing couples and family members closer together, healing past wounds, and improving connection and communication. In addition, she values being part of her client’s journey of growth and empowerment. Hayley welcomes her client’s entire experience and aims to provide a safe space for clients to be vulnerable. For couples, she understands that relationships can be challenging! It is easy to get stuck in a damaging pattern that causes miscommunication and pain. She begins by collaborating with couples to better understand their negative patterns. After getting to the root of the issue, Hayley then supports partners in healing past injuries and connecting in deeper, more fulfilling ways. For parents, she understands that parenting is hard, and that parents have often tried everything they can think of to help their child. Throughout the therapy process, Hayley uses knowledge of the nervous system and brain development to help children resolve issues of aggression, defiance, trauma, and emotional outbursts. She partners with parents to support their child in navigating through challenging experiences so they can reach their full potential.
In Hayley’s spare time, she enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and anything else that gets her outside and moving. Hayley also likes to read books and do yoga for relaxation.
Jennifer French, CACI, MFT Intern
Cost of Session
$30 per 45-50 minute session
Location
Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Trauma Systems Therapy
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 1-8pm & Wednesdays 3-8pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Jennifer French earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Phoenix. She holds a Certified Addictions Counselor I (CACI) license in Colorado. Currently, Jennifer is completing a 12-month Practicum and Internship, which is the final requirement for her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Capella University. She is also working towards her certification in Synergetic Play Therapy. Prior to practicum and internship, Jennifer worked as a Behavior Coach, Case Manager, and Paraprofessional for organizations including Community Reach Center, Spectra Autism Center, and Devereux Cleo Wallace Youth Treatment. She specializes in working with children and families who have experienced the impact of trauma and/or substance abuse.
Jennifer has a passion for helping people feel better and trust in themselves. She offers a safe place for people of different backgrounds, socioeconomic status, cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. Jennifer believes each person is unique and therapy is a collaborative and interactive process. She considers it a privilege to share in client’s unique stories and work together with them to promote balance and connection. Her approach focuses on decreasing intense emotions, deepening relationships, improving communication, resolving conflicts, and increasing overall wellbeing.
Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, hiking, doing yoga, being outside, and reading a good book. She also enjoys traveling with her partner and kids to different states and countries to learn about other cultures and traditions.
Adria Rigg, LPC, LMFT, RPT-S will be directly training and supervising Jennifer to ensure the best care for each client. Jennifer will occasionally video record sessions so Adria can directly observe and guide Jennifer’s work with clients. In addition, Adria may observe Jennifer’s sessions through live video stream or by joining sessions, in order to provide in-the-moment feedback and support.
Kim Muhlenbruch, MFT Intern
Cost of Session
$60 per 45-50 minute session.
Location
Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Resiliency Training
Office Hours
Mondays 12-8pm & Tuesdays 9:30am-4:30pm
Treatment Modality
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Teens
Kimberly (Kim) Muhlenbruch earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, while completing the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) from Columbus State University, Georgia. Currently, Kim is completing a 9-month Practicum and Internship, the final requirement for her Master of Science Degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Walden University. Kim has also completed specialized training in Military Families, Cultural Counseling, and Trauma/Crisis Counseling.
Prior to internship, Kim served as an Army Commissioned Officer. She earned the title of Certified Master Resilience Trainer through teaching military service members, civilians, and family members evidence-based skills that build and reinforce resilience, “the ability to persist in the face of challenges and to bounce back from adversity.” Kim also enjoys giving back to the community. Volunteerism have provided her the opportunity to work with children from 1-17 years of age. Additionally, she has visited many different countries and states, which has led to her experience of working with people of various backgrounds (i.e. different race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, functional ability/disability, socioeconomic status, indigenous heritage, national origin, and sexual orientation).
Kim is passionate about being a helping professional and helping people. She understands the importance of creating a supportive environment which facilitates healthy relationships. Her approach includes helping individuals identify thoughts that lead to behavior that might result in adverse outcomes and poor coping habits. Similarly, Kim’s goal is to restore individuals and families to a better level of functioning and to help family members achieve a point where they are mentally thriving. Further, Kim is skilled at helping clients safely navigate through stressors, trauma, and crises that might surface in life. Her aspiration is to be an advocate for social change and social justice by identifying and promoting change of systemic issues that perpetuate unjust treatment of individuals.
Physical and emotional fitness and self-care is also of much importance to Kim. Her hobbies include bodybuilding, running, cycling, hiking, going for peaceful and quiet walks, outdoor activities, enjoying a good movie, dining out, festivals, family-oriented outings and shows where she can spend time with her children.
Kristen Chamberlain, LCSW, RYT
Cost of Session
$150 per 45-50 minute session.
Location
Wheat Ridge
Treatment Models
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
- 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.
Taylor Hyman, LPCC
Cost of Session
$90 per 45-50 minute session.
Location
Wheat Ridge & Glendale
Treatment Models
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
Office Hours
Mondays 3-8pm, Tuesdays 1-8pm, & Thursdays 1-8pm
Treatment Modality
- Individuals
- Children
- Teens
Taylor Hyman is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. 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.