Meet The Team

M. Max Ziegenhagen, MA, LMFT.

Max has a way of making people feel loved and valued, which can go a long way in family therapy and trauma work. He's just smart, and often thinks in ways that are unique and out of the box.

There is a freshness to the work he does. He works with people as they are, rather than what they should be or could be. We think the reason for this is that he actually cares, which in and of itself can feel unique. 

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Sometimes his way of doing things can catch you off guard, as he will often say what we know needs to be said but is rarely heard. He takes what he does seriously, and really does not want people to get stuck, especially in the help they receive. 

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At the end of the day, Max cares about what he is doing and had a strong desire to do it well. He has the ability to say what is true with a level of warmth and care that allows it to be heard. 

Elisha Wisener, MS, LMFT.

Elisha is a constant within the office. Her clients are thrilled to see her, and the space is made better by her presence.

Her natural ability to see into your experience and quickly understand what is going on allows her to strategically shift experience towards health and wholeness while maintaining a collaborative relational stance. 

She is warm, authentic, and caring in her approach, retaining a sense of directive patience as she seeks to understand what is needed. 

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She is steady and allows those she works with feel centered and aware, providing space to experience change and growth. Her level of intelligence and emotional intuition comes across in all she does while balancing focused direction with honest care. 

Marty Witzel, MA, LMFT.

Marty is consistently authentic and accepting. It is rare to interact with someone who, no matter what is shared, can truly hold whatever is given to her. She is both welcoming and engaging, and she knows her stuff. There is just a lightness about her that helps people she works with feel comfortable and able to share even the most difficult experiences. 

She is intentionally nurturing and exhibits a level of excellence and understanding that is profound.

She is seasoned and approachable, and she doesn't let things slide, staying on track with whatever is of importance in her work because she truly cares.

The word that comes to mind is generous, as she is a true wealth of information and knowledge, and gives of herself and her understanding fully.

Stacia Littlefield, MA, LPC. 

Stacia is gracious and understanding, with an air of calm strength, allowing everyone who comes through her office to slow down and look at things honestly.

She is creative and focused, and brings an unparalleled level of presence to her work. She’s soothing and approachable, and demonstrates a level of knowledge and expertise beyond her years. She seems to simply understand relationship, and because she remains herself in all she does, she’s present and available throughout the process of therapy.

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She is forever learning, demonstrating the perfect mix of inquisitive curiosity and a deep sense of care. She is wise, not only in light of her diverse and multicultural upbringing overseas but also in light of her passionate pursuit of what is true.

She is genuinely excellent and provides a profound sense of warmth and care. 

Lindsay Barker, MA, LPCC.

Lindsay is driven to engage and is a clear communicator. She is not afraid to ask questions or seek understanding. She remains kind, open, and engaging during the process. She is truly unique in the field as she brings a fun, energetic, approachable style that is as refreshing as it is effective. She truly cares about people, and it is felt in all she does.

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She holds balance well and maintains this balance as she molds clear direction with genuine kindness. She's incredibly perceptive and has a gift of seeing things as they are and communicating with care at a pace that makes sense. She is strategic, fresh, and bold, providing those who work with her the opportunity to be authentically themself while truly addressing what is needed. 

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She is a breath of fresh air in what can be a difficult process, and we as a team love how she makes the mundane enjoyable. 

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Megan Keyes, MA, LPCC.

Hospitality is defined as the friendly and generous reception of others into ones space and life. Megan truly embodies this concept in a way that is inviting and uncommonly caring. She shows up for people, and is generous in her empathy, kindness, and willingness to connect. 

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Her experiences outside of the therapy room have equipped her to work with clients from all walks of life, and she brings herself into this work with a fresh and energetic desire to see change in difficulty and hope restored. 

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She is a life long learner and pours herself into understanding what makes people work. 

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She makes our office brighter and our relationships closer simply by being a part of North Family Counseling Team. We know she will do the same for you.

Liz Jans, M. Ed., LPCC.

Liz is able to read the room and is nuanced in her ability to naturally change the dynamic toward something healthy, honest, and kind. She is interactive and energetic, able to bring out the best in people, and direct towards honest and clear change.

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She is courageous and willing to enter uncharted territory for the sake of those she serves while holding space for those she works with to go beyond their comfort zone to develop and grow.

She has a dynamic approach, and is grounded and secure, allowing clients to let down and look around; at themself, their circumstances, and their experience. She is a true wealth of knowledge and can build a connection quickly, making the whole process of therapy enjoyable and dynamic.

Luke Tilden, LPCC.

Luke is thoughtful, clear, and honest in his approach to relationship. Having taken the time to consider his own life and experience, he brings a raw presence to his work that is therapeutic in and of itself. 

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It can be difficult to find someone who will truly listen, seek to understand, and hold your story & life with an openness that allows you to work through and deal with what is needed. 

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The simplest way to put it is that Luke cares, and will do what he can to help. He has wisdom and insight, and is forthcoming when it comes to your wellbeing or those you love. 

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Luke is an excellent man, an honest counselor, and a joy to be around, so we look forward to you meeting him. 

Krissy Thomas-Smith, MFTI.

Krissy is one of those people that seems to make sense of things, making her a truly skilled communicator and a thoughtful strategist. She takes her time to truly understand while making the process seem effortless. 

Both humorous and humble, she brings herself into this work with confidence and care. She is one of those people that simply seems to understand, willing and able to make sense of things that are often hard to describe.

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Her work is clarifying and kind, remaining strategic yet simple, and her curiosity and honest care fuels her desire to connect and understand. She is willing and able to enter into the more difficult things of life.

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Krissy can help. We love having her here, and we believe that you will be better for having had the chance to work with her. 

Chelsea Ziegenhagen, BA. 

Chelsea is the reason the office is so beautiful. We like to say she made the space therapeutic in the way the counselors make the relationships so.

She has been a major part of the success of North Family Counseling, as her attention to detail and willingness to put herself into all she does demonstrate.

Chelsea makes the big picture work, and she is behind the scenes keeping the life and heart of this office alive and well. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting her know what we are talking about. 

If you ever need a decorator, she helps owners of offices and homes invite warmth and functionality into spaces so that they can be enjoyed as intended.  

Shawna Perry

Shawna makes everything run smoothly and effectively. She is kind, attentive, and help clients move through our processes from point of contact to working with a counselor, along with a hundred other things. We could not do what we do without her. 

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She is patient and willing to figure things out with you in order to make the best decision possible. We are all proud that she is the first person you will likely interact with here, as she is both an absolute delight and an incredibly effective communicator. 

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We often hear from clients that we are one of only offices that called back in a timely manner here in Colorado Springs. She is compassionate and kind, providing an initial therapeutic interaction to start things off on the right foot.