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Kolby Spaur brings enthusiasm and dedication to her role as a Peer Mentor at Antelope Recovery, inspired by her own transformative journey. Beginning her recovery in detox and support groups, she attributes much of her success to the people who met her where she was and helped her turn recovery into a fulfilling lifestyle. Through…

Max Popma is a Peer Mentor at Antelope Recovery, dedicated to using his personal experiences within recovery to help others in theirs. Beginning his own recovery at the age of 16, Max brings empathy and understanding to those he mentors. His goal is to help each person find greater ease and satisfaction in life by…

Cathy, an LCSW Candidate with a master’s degree in Social Work, has over a decade of experience in psychosocial support across Costa Rica, the US, the UK, Libya, and Mexico. Specializing in holistic, trauma-informed care, she is trained in yoga, somatic inquiry, mindfulness, and Compassionate Inquiry. Cathy has supported individuals with complex challenges, including refugees,…

Nick brings a deep passion for helping others to his role as Admissions Coordinator at Antelope Recovery. His diverse career experience includes serving as a police officer, working in case management for children, and most recently, serving as the Assistant Director of an admissions department. Nick is driven by a personal commitment to making a…

Erica brings a vibrant and inquisitive spirit to therapy sessions. She combines Person-Centered, Gestalt modalities, and Internal Family Systems to help remove shame and to encourage you to envision the best version of yourself. With experience in various settings like Residential, PHP/IOP, and outpatient, she focuses on holistic trauma-informed care. Erica believes that there is…

Noelle is a licensed clinical social worker with several years of experience in treatment centers and outpatient therapy settings, working with clients from all walks of life. Her top priority is to work side by side with clients to achieve their treatment goals and improve their lives. Noelle specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance…

Anessa prides herself on building positive relationships and an innate ability to connect with others as a sales consultant and educator. Her overall passion is being part of a dynamic team that promotes wellness and positively impacts the lives of others. In her free time, she enjoys taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors in her…

Travis is a founding member of Antelope Recovery and coordinator of everything non-clinical. As a psychology nerd, group facilitator, and tech geek, he appreciates the marriage of these varying interests that is building and working at Antelope Recovery. Recognizing the need for quality care that teaches resilience and an awareness of one’s own potential, Travis…

Katia Nikitina, MSW, is on the founding team at Antelope Recovery working on clinical program development and group facilitation. She has nearly a decade of experience in the healthcare field, and spent the last five years serving in management positions at Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center. During her time at Fire Mountain, Katia helped hundreds…