Shawntel Tucker, MA, LPC
Executive Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor | CFI | PRE | PCDM
Where clinical expertise, child welfare, and the court system intersect—Shawntel Tucker leads with clarity, authority, and purpose.
With more than 30 years of experience, Shawntel Tucker is a recognized leader in mental health, child welfare, and forensic family services. As the Executive Clinical Director of Family Resource Network and founder of Kaleidoscope Counseling, she has built a career—and a reputation—around navigating the most complex and high-conflict family systems with precision, integrity, and impact.
Shawntel is not only a clinician—she is a systems expert. Her work sits at the intersection of therapy, child welfare, and the legal system, making her uniquely equipped to assess, intervene, and guide outcomes in cases involving trauma, attachment disruption, domestic violence, coercive control, substance use concerns, and deeply entrenched family conflict.
What sets Shawntel apart is her ability to see the full picture—not just the immediate conflict, but the underlying dynamics driving it. Her clinical approach integrates EMDR, TF-CBT, Gottman Method, EFT, Theraplay, DBT, and attachment-based interventions.
She holds certifications in EMDR, TF-CBT, Clinical Supervision, Anger Management, Sex Therapy, Nurturing Parenting, Co-Parenting, mediation, SAFE home studies, and advanced casework supervision.
Her specialties include trauma, domestic violence, attachment disruption, reintegration, high-conflict co-parenting, foster and adoptive systems, and complex mental health presentations.
Shawntel is also recognized for forensic expertise in custody evaluations, expert witness work, and court-involved clinical decision-making.
She provides supervision, consultation, and training statewide and is known for her ability to translate complex clinical and forensic concepts into practical strategies.
Shawntel is known for her direct, balanced, and grounded approach—prioritizing accountability, safety, and long-term stability for children and families.
Her mission is to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children and families—even in the most challenging circumstances.
Shawntel is the founder of Kaleidoscope Counseling, a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and a nationally recognized trainer and consultant for The Nurturing Parenting Programs®. She is frequently invited as a speaker, trainer, and consultant by counties throughout Colorado and neighboring states due to her deep knowledge and hands-on experience in child welfare and family systems.
Ms. Tucker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Science in Community Counseling from Walden University.
Clinical Specialties
Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling; Play Therapy; Divorce & Separation Counseling; Co-Parenting & Blended Families; Trauma Recovery; EMDR; Child and Family Investigations/Custody Evaluations; Parent Coordinator and Decision Maker (PC/DM); Parent-Child Interactional Attachment Therapy; Adolescent Counseling; Reintegration Therapy; and Anger Management Services
Organizational Involvement
CEO/Executive Director of Family Resource Network and Kaleidoscope Counseling, Organizational Involvement ACA member, EMDRIA member, MHCA member Front Range Foster Parent, Board Member, Cooperative Parenting, Facilitator, National Trainer and Consultant, The Nurturing Parenting Programs®
Insurance Accepted includes:
CHP+, Medicaid, Tricare, Humana, Aetna, Friday Health Plans, UCHealth, Kaiser, BCBS and Cigna, UCHealth
Brittanie Thebeau, LPC, RPT™
My main goal is to provide a supportive therapeutic environment to empower clients to grow and make effective changes in their lives. To foster a warm, comfortable setting for my clients, I employ a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that offers a relaxed environment to facilitate healing and start the process of change. My clinical approaches are tailored to meet the unique needs each client has while also building on their current strengths. Reaching out for support can often feel overwhelming, however, everyone deserves the chance to explore the underlying struggles that may be impacting daily living, contentment, and happiness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual therapy. Working with children (3 years and up) is my joy. I am currently working towards certification in EMDR and DBT. I look forward to helping you on your way toward personal growth and emotional well-being.
Specialty:
Play therapy, EMDR, Attachment, Nurturing Parenting, Cooperative co-parenting, trauma-informed care
Organizational Involvement:
American Counseling Association member, Chi Sigma Iota member, Association of Play Therapy
Insurance Accepted includes:
CHP+, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Friday Health Plans, UCHealth, Kaiser, BCBS and Cigna
Andy Caswell, LPC
(He/Him/His)
My goal as a therapist is to give space to others so they can feel heard and express themselves in ways they might not be able to. I want to develop a trusting relationship with my clients so they can feel comfortable and be themselves as well as work through anything they might need. The therapeutic process looks different for everyone, so my main clinical approach is to adapt to what my client needs and how best to highlight their strengths. My passion is to provide my clients with tools they may need in life that they may not have access to or to help them relearn tools lost along the way.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families by helping them through different life challenges, whether be behavioral issues, trauma, or everyday struggles. I believe in creating a safe environment for all people, including those in the LGBTQIA2+ community, to help feel a sense of belonging in a therapeutic setting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with individuals, adolescents, teens, children, families, and couples. I am certified in providing Nurturing Parenting and Cooperative Co-parenting Classes.
Therapy Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Reintegration Therapy, Attachment therapies, etc.
Organizational Involvement:
American Counseling Association Member
Melissa Vance, MSWc
Master of Social Work, Boise State University
MSW Intern
I believe mental health is just as important as physical health and that everyone deserves support in caring for their emotional well-being. I have a strong passion for helping individuals understand their emotions, work through difficult experiences, and develop the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is compassionate, person-centered, and focused on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe emotions are an important part of who we are and can provide valuable insight into what we are experiencing. Rather than judging or avoiding difficult emotions, I strive to help clients understand them and learn healthy ways to cope with and work through them.
I have experience in behavioral health as a Registered Behavior Technician, where I have worked closely with children and families and developed a strong understanding of behavior, emotional regulation, and individualized support. This experience has strengthened my belief that every person is unique, and that therapy should be tailored to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
I have a particular passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. My goal is to help clients process difficult experiences, understand how those experiences may continue to affect them, and develop a greater sense of safety, confidence, and control in their lives. I plan to pursue specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to further support clients who have experienced trauma.
Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, provide support and guidance, and help you better understand yourself and what you need to move forward. Whether you are working through trauma, navigating difficult emotions, experiencing a life transition, or simply feeling stuck, I want to provide a space where you can feel safe being yourself and begin working toward meaningful change.
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Insurance/Payments Accepted
Insurance varies by provider
Medicaid/Colorado Access, CHP +, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, Cofinity, Mines and Associates, Aetna, CompPsych., Accepts Private Pay, Core/Aspen Pointe, Possible single case agreements: Kaiser and Humana.
Staff Qualifications
Each staff holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or is a master’s candidate in a mental health related field (and is supervised by a licensed provider).
