WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY…
to bring counseling and care to clients, right in the comfort of their homes?
After 15 years in the social work sector, Emily Loos felt a distinct pull toward a new way of providing care.
About
LET’S ELIMINATE OFFICE VISITS.
What if a counselor could come to a patient’s home, settle in across from them on the couch, and conduct the session right there?
LET’S EMPOWER CAREGIVERS.
What if there was a way to connect caregivers with an empathetic and knowledgeable professional who could walk them through the paperwork required for their loved one to receive Medicaid or VA benefits, step by step?
LET’S FIND ALTERNATIVES.
What if there was a resource who could assist caregivers in bringing all the needed aspects of care right to their loved one’s home, rather than defaulting to assisted living or a nursing home for care?
Meet The Team
Emily Loos
Chief Executive Officer
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Emily Loos
Chief Executive Officer
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University. Emily has over 16 years of experience in social work, including the areas of aging, crisis management, veteran services, Medicaid waiver programs, home care services, chronic care management, substance abuse treatment, grief and loss, and mental health counseling and treatment. Emily oversees daily operations.
Melissa Tuck
Chief Operating Officer
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Melissa Tuck
Chief Operating Officer
Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Denver. Melissa joins LIV Health following nearly a decade of diverse practice and supervisory experience in the state of Wyoming. Melissa earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Denver with a clinical specialization in Family Systems and a post-graduate certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care from the University of Michigan. She has experience in medical case management, emergency psychiatric care, in-home psychotherapy, and grants & special projects administration. Melissa is an innovator and enjoys bringing projects to life.
Troy Loos
Chief Financial Officer
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Troy Loos
Chief Financial Officer
Troy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Wyoming. He has 15 years of experience in the field of finance, including auditing and budgeting. Troy was responsible for the preparation of a $200 million plus biennium budget as well as assisting in the nearly $1.2 billion total biennium budget. He also supervised the daily, weekly and monthly budget reports. He now oversees the billing and daily financial operations of LIV Health.
Dr. Christine Gray
Lead Psychologist serving Albany county
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Dr. Christine Gray
Lead Psychologist serving Albany county
Dr. Christine Gray, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Doctoral degree from the University of Wyoming. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress management, aging and wellness promotion. She has experience conducting both individual and family therapy with adolescents, adults and seniors. Christine serves the Laramie area.
Wendy Pischer
Lead Case Manager
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Wendy Pischer
Lead Case Manager
Wendy is a Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Colorado State University. She has over 5 years of experience working with the aging and disabled, and she promotes positive mental health and well-being. Wendy has experience in the areas of grief, depression and addiction, and she is knowledgeable about complex medical needs, nursing home care and home health care, and navigating healthcare and government systems. Wendy serves the Cheyenne area.
Dr. Ainara Echanove
Psychologist, Lead Therapist Laramie, Larimer and Weld counties
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Dr. Ainara Echanove
Psychologist, Lead Therapist Laramie, Larimer and Weld counties
Dr. Ainara Echanove, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist with a Doctoral Degree from Pacific University in Oregon. She is a bilingual and bicultural psychologist (Spanish). Ainara has special interest and training in treating eating concerns, substance use and trauma. She is passionate about work that supports her community and removes systematic barriers to healthcare. Ainara believes that telling the stories of our lives invites healing by deepening our understanding of experiences that shape us and how we interact with the world. Her approach to therapy is informed by social justice and cultural-relational perspectives. Ainara utilizes skills-based, psychodynamic, spiritual, and experiential approaches to inform her clinical work. Her clients appreciate her humor, irreverence, warmth, and active approach to therapy.
Karen Person
Lead Administrative Assistant and Waiver Billing Specialist
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Karen Person
Lead Administrative Assistant and Waiver Billing Specialist
Karen in an invaluable team member with over 20 years of experience. She is the resident expert on communication, organization, complex systems, multiple computer applications, and the management of numerous policies and procedures. Karen also provides excellent customer service and has superb coordination skills.
Courtney Roberts
Marketing and Operations Coordinator
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Courtney Roberts
Marketing and Operations Coordinator
Courtney has Bachelor of Fine Arts from Iowa State University. She has over 10 years of design and customer service experience, and is excited to be a part of the LIV Health Family. Courtney is originally from Iowa, and loves spending time with her husband, 2 kids and family.
Dr. Rachel Eby
Psychologist serving Laramie, Larimer and Weld counties
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Dr. Rachel Eby
Psychologist serving Laramie, Larimer and Weld counties
Dr. Rachel Eby, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist with a Doctoral degree from Colorado State University. She is passionate about using evidence-based psychological treatments to serve clients across the lifespan. She has experience conducting individual, family, and group therapy – as well as psychological assessment – with folks across a broad range of cultural backgrounds, ages, and developmental stages. She takes a compassionate and thoughtful approach to help clients transform their relationships with their difficult thoughts and feelings and find new meaning by engaging in what’s most important to them in life.
Pat Engler-Parish
Mental Health Therapist serving Albany county
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Pat Engler-Parish
Mental Health Therapist serving Albany county
Pat is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. Pat has over 15 years of experience in positive aging and care management, and she promotes well-being, autonomy and self-esteem. Her experience includes work with hospice care; counseling; bereavement; the management of chronic diseases; and financial, legal and other psycho-social issues. Pat serves the Laramie area.
In addition to specializing in mental health related to older adults, Pat has been the Psycho-social Facilitator at Casting for Recovery, a retreat experience offered in Wyoming for women with breast cancer. She specializes in therapy for clients with breast cancer and has facilitated groups who are working through grief and loss.
Greg Stelzner
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
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Greg Stelzner
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
Greg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. Greg has 8 years of experience in the field of social work, including the areas of aging, grief and advocacy. He also has experience providing evidence-based treatment to patients with mental illness; managing chronic illness; crisis intervention; providing mental health treatment to patients in a skilled nursing facility; and evaluating for case management needs. Greg serves the Cheyenne area.
Cortney Stelzner
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
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Cortney Stelzner
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
Cortney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She has over 10 years of experience in the field of social work. Cortney promotes positive mental health, strength and independence, and the use of evidence-based treatment. Her experience includes youth and family work, diagnosing and treating complex mental illness, and addiction and crisis management. Cortney serves the Cheyenne area.
Jennifer Lindstrom
Mental Health Therapist and Case Manager serving Laramie county
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Jennifer Lindstrom
Mental Health Therapist and Case Manager serving Laramie county
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She has experience in communication, bereavement, youth and family, end of life, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Jenn also understands care planning, navigating complex systems, and geriatric case management. She is knowledgeable in mental health diagnosis and treatment, including evidence-based treatment. Jennifer serves the Cheyenne, Torrington and Wheatland areas.
Eliza Krall
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
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Eliza Krall
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
Eliza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University. Her 8 years of social work experience includes work with youth, families, and the aging population through the avenues of health care and community case management. She’s also familiar with mental health crisis management and complex mental health diagnoses. Eliza promotes independence and advocacy through the use of evidence-based mental health treatment.
Lisa Otto
Mental Health Therapist serving Albany county
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Lisa Otto
Mental Health Therapist serving Albany county
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She has over 5 years of experience in the social work field. Lisa uses a humanistic, strengths based approach as she provides services to clients of all ages. She enjoys helping others achieve their goals and provides support throughout the process of change. She is competent in crisis management and evidenced based best practices for a variety of mental health concerns.
Tessa Matzen
Mental Health Therapist and Case Manager serving Albany and Laramie counties
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Tessa Matzen
Mental Health Therapist and Case Manager serving Albany and Laramie counties
Tessa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in social work from the University of North Dakota. She has over eight years of experience in the social work field. Tessa has experience working with adults, youth, and families in a broad range of contexts. She is knowledgeable in mental health diagnosis and treatment, including evidence based practices. She uses a holistic approach with her clients while empowering her clients towards change.
Kristi Gatlin
Mental Health Therapist and Case Manager serving Albany county
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Kristi Gatlin
Mental Health Therapist and Case Manager serving Albany county
Kristi is a Provisional Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She has experience working with adults, youth and families in a wide range of areas. Kristi uses a strengths based and holistic approach to promote well-being and positive change. She is knowledgeable in evidence-based practices and treating complex medical needs. Prior to earning her social work degree, she worked as a nurse for over 10 years providing care to clients of all ages.
Angela Condit
Mental Health Therapist serving Larimer, Weld and Laramie counties
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Angela Condit
Mental Health Therapist serving Larimer, Weld and Laramie counties
Angela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work: Minor in Gerontology from Colorado State University. She is a compassionate and caring social worker with a demonstrated history of working in the field of social work. Angela is skilled in working with the older adult population in medical social work, mental health, patient advocacy, Medicaid, Medicare, and Case Management.
Leslie Brazil
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
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Leslie Brazil
Mental Health Therapist serving Laramie county
Leslie is a Provisional Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She has experience working with adults, children, and families. Leslie utilizes a strengths-based and existential approach to therapy as well as several other evidence-based modalities. She is a registered yoga teacher and enjoys implementing mindfulness and yoga into her practice. Leslie believes strongly in the mind-body-spirit connection and enjoys watching clients make connections with their physical and mental health. Leslie also serves as an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard and has a strong passion for veterans. Leslie is skilled in suicide intervention as well as domestic violence and sexual assault victim advocacy.
Cori Vrijhof
Case Manager serving Larimer and Weld counties
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Cori Vrijhof
Case Manager serving Larimer and Weld counties
Cori has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maine. She has over 10 years of experience working with acutely mentally ill, aging, and disabled individuals. Cori promotes independence and positive self-esteem. She understands care planning, chronic disease, accessing care in the community, and working as a liaison. Cori is also experienced in the areas of addiction, long-term care and traumatic brain injuries.
Bailey Riegel
Case Manager serving Albany county
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Bailey Riegel
Case Manager serving Albany county
Bailey has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She is an experienced listener and advocate who promotes independence. Her experience includes navigating complex systems; evaluating care management needs; crisis management; and chronic illness. She understands Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and community resources. Bailey serves the Laramie, Centennial, Rock River and Cheyenne areas.
Ashley Jones
Case Manger serving Laramie and Albany counties
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Ashley Jones
Case Manger serving Laramie and Albany counties
Ashley has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from New Mexico University. She is experienced in case management and passionate about advocating for her patients. Ashley expresses cultural sensitivity and compassion throughout her care planning. She uses a strengths based approach to promote independence and well-being. She believes in empowering her patients and building positive connections working as a liaison for her patients and the community.
Gabrielle Jorns
Case Manager serving Laramie, Goshen and Platte counties
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Gabrielle Jorns
Case Manager serving Laramie, Goshen and Platte counties
Gabrielle has a Master of Family and Consumer Science degree from Illinois State University. She has experience in children and family, oncology, and end of life. Gabrielle is knowledgeable in gerontology and grief and bereavement. She use’s a strengths-based approach to promote resilience and well-being. Gabrielle is originally from Illinois.
Melinda Hampshire
Billing Specialist
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Melinda Hampshire
Billing Specialist
Melinda is a Certified Medical Coder with AAPC. She has over 15 years of experience in insurance claims and patient billing. Melinda also has 5 years of credentialing experience, and is a National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT).
Kaila Muenzer
Administrative Assistant
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Kaila Muenzer
Administrative Assistant
Kaila has joined the LIV Health family with 11 years of customer service experience and she is excited to be able to continue to provide excellent customer service for LIV Health. She is originally from Maryland and loves spending time with her husband, child and their 3 dogs.
Rachel Knaff
Intern from the University of Wyoming
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Rachel Knaff
Intern from the University of Wyoming
Rachel is originally from Northern Colorado, but for the past 5 years has called Wyoming home. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in social work and loved it so much she decided to pursue a Master’s in Social work (MSW) at UW as well. At LIV Health she has had the chance to expand her social work knowledge and learn more about therapeutic practices. Rachel has always had a passion for helping others and wanted to do so through therapy. After graduation Rachel hopes to gain her LCSW and continue to help individuals through therapy. She currently can see clients without insurance for therapy, with supervision.
Rose Contreras
Intern from the Colorado State University
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Rose Contreras
Intern from the Colorado State University
Rose recently graduated with her Master’s in Gerontology from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently a first-year graduate student at Colorado State University. She is currently working on her master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in advanced clinical behavioral health. Rose also works at Cheyenne Health Care which allows her to interact with and assist older adults through individual and family counseling on issues ranging from depression and anger management to interpersonal relationship difficulties. Rose has developed a passion for helping clientele that might not otherwise have access to services.