Get to know us.

We are proud of the diversity of skills, training, and experiences that make up our team. We employ a number of licensed clinicians, graduate interns, and administrative staff to meet the needs of our clients.

Our Clinicians

  • Jen B. (she/her)

    MA, LPC, NCC

    Children, Teens, Adult, and Couples Counseling; Substance Use, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem

  • Laura B. (she/her)

    MA, LPCC, NCC

    Children and Adolescents, Play Therapy, Creative Interventions, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety

  • Kariana J. (she/her)

    MA, LPCC

    LGBTQIA+ Community, Queer Concerns, Gender, Sexuality, Trauma, Life Transitions, Anxiety, and Depression

  • Heather L. (she/her)

    MA, LPC

    Play Therapy; Children and Families; Grief and Loss; Substance Use


  • Lucas S. (he/him)

    MA, LPCC, NCC

    LGBTQIA+ Community, Coming Out, Gender Exploration, Children and Adolescents, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and Neurodivergence

Our Graduate-Level Interns

  • Alexa R. (she/her)

    Regis University

    LGBTQIA+ Community, Children and Adolescents, Teens/Tweens, Young Adults, Trauma, Life Transitions, Anxiety, and Depression

  • Christine Z. (she/her)

    Regis University

    Children and Adolescents



Our Operations and Support Team

  • Jennifer Shivey (she/her) - Owner

    MA, LPC, RPT-S, ACS

    Jennifer is the owner and Clinical Director at Realistic Serenity. She is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Clinical Consultant/Trainer.

  • Danielle M. (she/her) - Operations

    MA, LPC-CO, LCPC-MD

    Danielle manages operations at Realistic Serenity in order to keep things running as smoothly as possible. She also doubles as our in-house parenting coach.

  • Ginger May C. (she/her) - Billing

    Ginger May Organizational Services

    Ginger knows the ins and outs of working with insurance companies. She is integral to Realistic Serenity’s ability to be considered in-network providers for most major commercial insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare.

  • Alejandra F. (she/her) - Client Care

    Client Care Coordinator

    Alejandra is the director of first impressions and likely the first person you’ll connect with at Realistic Serenity. She manages our waitlist, fields all phone and email inquiries, and helps clients complete their onboarding paperwork.

  • Javi G. (they/them) - Case Managment

    Case Manager

    Javi works with clients to coordinate their care and provide assistance with unknowns like, “how do I sign up for medicaid?” and “where do I go for _____?”

  • Worry Monster (they/them)

    Information Management

    Worry Monster thrives on worries and loves to hold onto them so you don’t have to. Keep an eye out for Worry Monster the next time you visit our office!