About Our Counselors

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Meet Tara

Relationships matter. Families matter. And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Tara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of the Living True Therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families create healthier, stronger relationships. She believes that when people feel safe, understood, and genuinely heard, meaningful change becomes possible.

Tara’s greatest strength as a therapist is her authenticity and her genuine ability to see people for who they truly are. She brings warmth, compassion, and genuine care into the therapy room, creating a space where people can be honest about what they are experiencing without feeling judged. She believes therapy should not be about telling people who they should be—it should be about helping them discover who they truly are, understand what is getting in the way, and find the courage and skills to live more fully and connect more deeply with the people they love.

Tara enjoys working with couples and families, helping them move beyond recurring conflict and toward greater understanding, emotional connection, trust, and teamwork. She also works with individuals, children, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, anger, life transitions, and other challenges.

Her training includes a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Brigham Young University. She has completed postgraduate training in Counseling Children and Adolescents, with focused training in play therapy and sand tray therapy, and uses Gottman and Emotion Focused Therapy in couples therapy. She is also trained in EMDR and trauma-focused approaches.

Tara believes that people often carry more than others can see. Whether a marriage is struggling, a family feels disconnected, a child is having difficulty finding words for what they are experiencing, or an individual is trying to heal from something painful, she strives to meet each person with compassion and hope.

Her goal is simple: to help people feel safe enough to be real, brave enough to heal, and equipped to build the relationships and life they truly want.

When she isn't working with clients, Tara enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses, gardening, hiking, and being outdoors. She is a motivational speaker for schools, churches, and organizations, where she shares practical, hopeful messages about relationships, resilience, mental wellness, and living authentically.

Meet Devon

You are worthy of love, connection, and healing.

Devon Rafghi works with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing disconnection, overwhelm, or a desire for deeper connection and healing. She believes people are capable of meaningful change when they have the right support and a safe relationship in which to grow.

Devon brings warmth, humility, and compassion to her work, creating a space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and explore what matters most. As a parent herself, she understands the tenderness and complexity of family life and the many emotions that come with it.

Her approach draws from attachment-based, Emotionally Focused, and polyvagal-informed models, supporting emotional connection, nervous system regulation, and lasting change. She is also a Brainspotting practitioner and tailors her work to each client’s unique needs.

Devon Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University and working toward licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado.

Devon believes that healing happens in the context of safe, trusting relationships, and she considers it an honor to walk alongside clients as they move toward greater connection, understanding, and hope.

Meet Ashlie

Healing is possible, even after the deepest hurts.

Ashlie Hilton is a counselor passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate difficult seasons and create meaningful, lasting change. She works to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where clients can be honest, feel understood, and gain clarity about where they want to go.

Ashlie has a particular passion for working with betrayal trauma, infidelity, compulsive pornography use, addiction, and shame. She understands how deeply these experiences can impact individuals and relationships and walks alongside clients with both empathy and hope.

Her approach is integrative and holistic, drawing from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR, and adapting therapy to each client’s unique needs. She considers the whole person—physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and psychological—to support deeper and more lasting healing.

Ashlie is currently working toward dual licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado.

Ashlie believes that growth begins with honesty and self-compassion, and she strives to help clients move from shame and pain toward healing, connection, and a clearer sense of who they want to become.

Meet Maddie

Every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and valued.

Maddie Bashaw is passionate about helping children and families navigate life’s challenges in a way that feels safe, creative, and empowering. She believes in meeting each child where they are and creating a space where they can express themselves, discover their strengths, and develop the tools they need to grow.

Maddie has experience working clinically with children and families and draws from a variety of approaches, including CBT, play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, and mindful movement. She enjoys finding creative ways to help children understand their emotions, build confidence, and work through difficult experiences.

Maddie holds a BA in Linguistics from Brigham Young University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.

Outside of the office, Maddie enjoys trying new recipes, tackling DIY projects, and creating art. She is married and is the proud mom of two wonderful children.

Maddie considers it a privilege to walk alongside children and families and help them discover that they have more strength and possibility within them than they may realize.

Meet Monet

You deserve a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.

Monet Robinson is passionate about helping individuals, children, and families navigate life’s challenges and discover their ability to heal and grow. She strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Monet has experience providing individual and group counseling with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and life transitions. With a background in school counseling, she especially enjoys supporting children and adolescents as they navigate emotions, relationships, personal growth, and the challenges of growing up.

Her approach is person-centered and holistic, recognizing that every individual’s story and needs are unique. Monet meets clients where they are and walks alongside them as they build insight, develop healthy coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Monet holds a B.S. in Human Services and Counseling and an M.S. in Clinical Behavioral Health from MSU Denver. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Licensed Addiction Counselor Candidate.

Monet believes there is always room for growth and hope, and she considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on their journey.

Meet Signe

You don’t have to navigate the hard things alone.

Signe DeJong is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and School Counselor who is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where adolescents and adults can feel understood, supported, and empowered. She believes that every person has strengths within them, even when those strengths can be difficult to see during challenging seasons of life.

Signe has a particular passion for working with preteens and adolescents as they navigate identity development, academic and social pressures, emotional regulation, family stress, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She understands that the adolescent years can be complicated, and she works to build genuine connections with young people while helping them develop healthy coping skills, confidence, and a stronger understanding of themselves.

She also enjoys working with adults experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex or relational trauma. Signe approaches each person’s story with compassion and without judgment, honoring that healing looks different for everyone. Her goal is to help clients understand how their experiences have shaped them while discovering that their past does not have to determine their future.

Signe uses trauma-informed, evidence-based, and strengths-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions. She believes therapy is a collaborative process and works alongside her clients rather than simply telling them what to do.

Signe earned her Master of Science in School Counseling from the University of Phoenix and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Colorado. She is also a Colorado Licensed Special Service Provider as a School Counselor.

Signe’s hope is that every person who walks through her door feels seen, valued, and safe—and leaves with greater hope, stronger tools, and a growing belief in their own ability to heal and move forward.

Meet Shannon

Taking the step toward counseling is a courageous one—and you don’t have to take it alone.

Shannon is a counselor intern who brings 12 years of experience in education and school counseling to her work with clients. She is passionate about creating a compassionate, safe, and collaborative space where people of all ages feel genuinely heard and understood.

Shannon works with children, adolescents, and adults, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her background as an educator also allows her to naturally incorporate play therapy techniques when working with children and youth. She draws from EMDR-informed principles to support trauma processing and emotional regulation.

Shannon believes that every person has the capacity to grow and change. Her goal is to walk alongside clients with compassion, encouragement, and hope as they discover their strengths and develop the tools they need to move forward.

Shannon practices under the direct clinical supervision of Tara Schmidt, MA, LMFT.

Meet Melanie

Creating a welcoming experience starts from the moment you reach out.

Melanie has had the joy of serving as the Office Manager at Living True Therapy for three years. She loves being part of a practice whose purpose is to help individuals and families heal, grow, and build stronger relationships. She considers it a privilege to play a small part in making that work possible.

Melanie is often one of the first people clients connect with, and she strives to make each interaction warm, helpful, and welcoming.

Outside of work, Melanie’s greatest joy is her family. She loves spending time with her husband, their four married children and their spouses, and their 13 grandchildren. She also enjoys cooking and baking, crocheting, exercising, reading, and finding ways to serve and care for the people she loves.