Dr Sanders' Office, Northern Colorado Assessment Center, Fort Collins, CO
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If you’ve hesitated to reach out to a psychologist or other clinician for assessment, staff at Northern Colorado Assessment Center know that taking this first step can be intimidating. Many people worry that a “label” will hold them back or cause unnecessary bias, but what most clients don’t know is that gaining increased self-awareness is also the first step toward knowing how best to achieve their goals and understanding themselves. To ensure clients have a positive experience, our team members go out of the way to answer questions, provide helpful feedback, and make clients feel at ease in our practice. Our goal is to help clients understand the function of their unique and wonderful brains. The more clients understand the way their mind works, the more they can plan to meet all of life’s challenges head on.

No two people are exactly the same and an assessment battery won’t be either. We encourage clients to think of her as their partner. We will complete a thorough testing battery, provide clear and precise reporting, and help clients plan to take proactive steps to make practical life changes to meet educational, professional, and personal goals. All of this is possible through the skill of our clinical team and knowledgeable staff. Keep reading to learn a little bit more about our team, and don’t hesitate to reach out to get started.

Dr. Laura Sanders, Northern Colorado Assessment Center

Dr. Laura Sanders

Licensed Psychologist

Owner

Dr. Laura Sanders is a licensed psychologist (LP) with a background and training in school psychology. Dr. Sanders offers her patients clear and concise assessment reports that can be used by patients, insurance providers, school systems, community agencies, and therapists to help patients achieve their desired goals.

Ellie Becker, Northern Colorado Assessments

Dr. Ellie Becker

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Ellie Becker is a licensed psychologist who seeks to provide clients with high-quality processing as it relates to their unique lives. She also enjoys working with patients to foster greater self-acceptance, insight, and instill a passion for individuals to achieve their ideal self.
Dr. Stephanie Kriescher, Fort Collins

Dr. Stephanie Kriescher

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Stephanie Kriescher is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Dr. Kriescher graduated with her PhD in School Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). She has worked in several districts in Colorado as a school psychologist and has taught assessment, counseling, and practicum courses at UNC.

Dr. Keeley Hynes, Fort Collins, CO Assessment

Dr. Keeley Hynes

Postdoctoral Intern

Dr. Keeley Hynes is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Colorado Psychologist Candidate. She has experience in schools in Illinois as a school psychologist and has taught assessment, counseling, and diversity, equity, and inclusion courses at the UNC.

Maggie Botelho

Maggie Botelho

Psychometrist

Maggie is a licensed educator who is on pause from teaching to be at home with her two children. She is also a part-time gymnastics teacher at the Little Gym. She loves being with her family, staying active, and cooking.

Megan Meadows, NoCo Assessment

Megan Meadows

Psychometrist

Megan is completing her graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Northern Colorado. She is passionate about providing empathetic care for individuals of all identities. She enjoys dancing, sewing, and spending time with others.

Kristen Davis, NoCo Assessments

Kristen Davis

Psychometrist

Kristen Davis has a lifelong passion for championing individuals with specialized needs. She has served this community through volunteer work, advocacy, and professional roles in nonprofit and human services, believing that we can all thrive when given the appropriate support. Kristen and her family are originally from Tennessee but now love living in Northern Colorado and are proud to call it home.

Karen, NOCO Assessments, Fort Collins Psychological Assessments

Karen Carlson

Administrative Assistant

Karen has over a decade working with Mental Health administration and billing in many different states. She is passionate about assisting individuals with helping them understand their insurance benefits and get them scheduled for the care and services they need/desire. She enjoys being with her adult kids, gardening, and painting.