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Meet Dr. Laura Sanders

If you’ve hesitated to reach out to a psychologist or other clinician for assessment, Dr. Sanders knows 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. Dr. Sanders encourages 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.



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Dr. Laura Sanders, Northern Colorado Assessment Center

Dr. Laura Sanders

PhD, LP, LSSP

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

Ellie Becker, Northern Colorado Assessments

Dr. Ellie Becker

Licensed Psychologist

Ellie 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

Psy.D, NCSP

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.

Toni Thomas, Northern Colorado Assessments, Fort Collins, CO

Toni Thomas

Doctoral Extern

Toni has spent years working in schools and community mental health settings with both children and adults. She loves the concept of working to incorporate clinical counseling skills with assessments to get to the root of where people are struggling.
Jaden Nyberg, Fort Collins Assessments

Jaden Nyberg

Doctoral Extern

Jaden is a PhD student in the School Psychology program at the University of Northern Colorado. His research focuses on better understanding how to support students in need by measuring teacher motivation and self-efficacy.
Kimberly Smith, Fort Collins Assessments

Kimberly Smith

Administrative Assistant

Kimberly has experience working alongside and supporting a variety of mental health professionals and their clients. She is passionate about helping people access the mental health services they need and easing some of the obstacles that accompany that pursuit.