About Betsy
A Message from Betsy
"From this place in my life, I can tell you life is a journey. There are few straight
paths, but there are plenty of turns in the road and obstacles to overcome. My
path has brought me to this work. My goal is to help you on your journey from
wherever you have come from to wherever you are right now. The way forward is
found here in the present. Unlocking who you are in the present is the key to
unlocking the path to your future."
Betsy came to Bonding and Behavior after a long and fulfilling career in education.
Having worked with all ages from preschool through adulthood including at the college level, she welcomes everyone to
her practice. Betsy has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communication. She
returned to Colorado State University to complete her Master’s of Social Work
and a certificate in Advanced Behavioral Health which were completed in 2024.
Betsy is also a certified and experienced
Nature and Forest Therapy Guide.
Betsy is an advocate for the power of nature extending her work from Greeley into the greater Northern Colorado area and beyond including Fort Collins, Colorado.
Betsy’s personal and professional journey has led her to a desire to provide trauma therapy with a focus
healing and empowerment through accessing the mind-body connection. Betsy works with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD,
suicidality, and OCD. Betsy also provides support for those facing new and/or difficult transitions such as changes in school, family life, career, pregnancy, loss, health, and retirement.
Betsy uses a variety of approaches in her trauma therapy practice with including forest therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion.