About

Kevin Dyk, L.P.C.

Kevin received his M.A. in marriage and family counseling from the University of Colorado, Denver. He has over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families in private practice as well as several years experience working in a community mental health setting. He has served in volunteer positions with youth and has been a part of the board of directors of the Regional Economic Advancement Partnership, Denver Christian Schools, and the Victim Compensation Board of the 18th Judicial District in Colorado.

Kevin has worked with many families and individuals successfully through the years. His focus is on strengths and real life solutions. Recognizing the importance of the past, he uses information from the past to create effective change in the present. His focus is on resolving the problem, not staying stuck in it.

Kevin addresses a wide variety of issues such as: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, problematic thinking, obsessive-compulsive thinking, bipolar disorder, abuse, PTSD, and problematic stress. In addition, he works with families and individuals on issues such as:

• Parenting
• Discipline
• Motivation
• Academic Performance
• Sports Performance
• Communication Coaching
• Life Coaching
• Building Success
• Life Achievement

Kevin is both personable and practical. Every session is utilized to achieve goals and change, working toward success. He remains positive and works to use adversity as an opportunity for change and growth.

Nicole Dyk, L.C.S.W.

Nicole Dyk has worked with Family Life Counseling as a Child and Family Therapist since 2006. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in 1995 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2001.

As a Master's student, Nicole interned at a private adoption agency, working through the adoption process with families, and also worked at a community mental health center, working with school-aged children doing individual play therapy and group therapy.

After graduating from the University of Denver, Nicole furthered her experience by working as a Caseworker with Arapahoe County Department of Human Services for 6 years doing foster care licensing work and Interstate Compact work placing abused and neglected children across state lines. Before her work at Family Life Counseling, Nicole also had the opportunity to be a stay-at -home mom and understands the unique challenges of this special role.

Nicole's experience both personally and professionally has allowed her to feel confident and skilled at working through difficult and painful issues with individuals and families. Nicole is both empathetic and caring. She is not afraid to challenge her clients to work through their issues, taking ownership for problems when it is appropriate, and learn new skills and ways of living. Nicole's style is compassionate and solution-focused. She strives to focus on and build upon her clients' strengths while working to create a place of openness and acceptance in her therapy office.

Nicole has practical and clinical experience working with a wide variety of child and family issues. She connects well and works effectively with young children, as well as teenagers, adults, and families. In counseling, Nicole has assisted children and parents as they negotiate the practical and emotional issues related to divorce and blended family. She is also skilled at working with children, adolescents and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, life transition issues, grief and loss, serious and chronic illness, childhood abuse and neglect, adoption issues, self-injurious behavior, and suicidal ideation.

Clarisse L. Jackson, L.P.C

Clarisse Jackson began working with Family Life Counseling as a therapist in July 2009. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Human Development Counseling both from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Clarisse completed an undergraduate internship working in a community counseling agency providing counseling, psychoeducation and group facilitator skills to individuals dealing with substance abuse and mental disabilities. She also has experience teaching computer skills to disabled individuals empowering them to become independent. After graduating from the University of Illinois with her Master’s Degree, Clarisse worked at an agency in Illinois, counseling adults, children, adolescents, couples, families and facilitating groups.

Clarisse is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Colorado. Clarisse is trained as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy used with clients who have experienced various types of trauma.

Clarisse’s approach to counseling is compassionate and empathetic. Her counseling is based on a guiding model characterized by a focus on health and wellness and she believes in the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals. Clarisse believes the counselor-client relationship must be based on equality and the counseling process should be a collaborative effort. Her theoretical approach to counseling focuses on the importance of growth and self-awareness along with how our thoughts and beliefs impact our feelings and behaviors. Clarisse’s therapeutic endeavor involves such goals as gaining personal insight, exploring choices and life transitions, and discovering effective ways of coping with stress along with enhancing interpersonal relationships.

Clarisse has a special interest in working with clergy, their spouses and families as she has been a pastor’s wife for many years. She has facilitated groups for clergy and clergy spouses as well as groups where individuals explore their faith and spirituality in conjunction with family and life situations. Clarisse’s life experiences include being a wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, abuse survivor and successfully navigating through a mid-life career transition.

Clarisse is skilled and comfortable working with adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, relationship dynamics, women’s issues, spirituality, chronic illness, life transitions (including successful aging), and caregiver concerns.

Riley Naylor, LPCC

Riley Naylor received her Master's in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in childhood and adolescent behavioral disorders from Grand Canyon University. She completed her internship in a school setting and worked as a teacher and a special education para for five years prior to graduating. She has also worked as a teacher and para in the Cherry Creek School District coordinating with students, parents, and teachers.

Riley specializes in working with children and teens addressing areas such as: anxiety, depression, grief, family changes, behavioral and intellectual disorders, trauma, behavioral issues, school performance, and resiliency. As a former art teacher, she incorporates art and creativity into her sessions, helping children and teens process through emotions and life experiences. Riley includes parents and families in her work.

Riley has a focus on building on children and teen’s sense of value and being heard while maintaining accountability and responsibility for their actions. Riley is positive in her work with her clients and focused on building on the unique strengths of every individual.

Vivian Roberts, LPCC

Vivian received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary in 2019. She worked primarily with couples and was subsequently trained as a Prepare and Enrich facilitator. She is also in training for the Gottman method of marital therapy. Vivian completed her internship at a rehabilitation center, working with individuals struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Vivian’s undergraduate degree is from CSU in English/Education. Shortly after, she acquired her paralegal certificate and spent several years working in the housing industry before deciding to return to her true passion of helping others.

Vivian’s focus in therapy is to identify each person’s unique personality and needs, building self-awareness and to developing real-life and effective solutions for life’s challenges. She identifies and explores each person’s unique situation, taking a positive approach to helping. In her work with individuals and couples, she works to be a source of motivation and positivity. She has a warm and caring personality that is evident in working with others.

In addition, Vivian focuses on transforming adversity and struggle into strength and transformation. Her hope is that all of her clients can look back at their work in therapy as a time of growth and change.

Dr. Paul Zimmerman, Psychologist

Paul is a licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado. After earning his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, Paul went on to obtain his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1997. Paul has spent his career working with adults, families, adolescents and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Most recently, Paul has worked as a psychologist in the Cherry Creek School District helping students to achieve success by accurately identifying barriers through comprehensive psychological evaluations as well as teaching the social and emotional skills they need.

Paul’s areas of expertise include working with both adults and children struggling with various forms of anxiety, ADHD, depression, performance challenges, and decision-making skills.

In his work with children and teens, Paul assists families with obtaining an accurate understanding of the barriers to their child’s success so that they can be addressed. Paul uses his many years of experience helping others as well as his “real life” experience raising four children of his own to walk with families with humor and positivity through the challenges they face to experience growth and healing. Paul’s approach is unique in that he functions much as a “coach” for families and individuals who would like to experience life in a more satisfying way.

Kerri Boyer, LPCC

Kerri understands that life can be a bit wonkey. Her approach to counseling includes practical, real-life interventions coupled with levity and humor.

Kerri provides compassionate counseling to those in crisis, experiencing relational distress, depression, anxiety, and grief. Her life experience and educational background have unfolded into a unique and holistic approach that includes mind, body, and spirit. Kerri takes steps alongside her clients in meeting goals of restoration and healing.

Kerri is a Regis University Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology. She also has a Master of Arts Degree from Denver Seminary in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kerri’s clinical experience is with individuals, families, couples, and acute mental health counseling. She has also worked as a hospice counselor.

In working with Kerri, you will find creative and innovative paths to healing. Kerri works to find effective strategies to address hurt and challenges and will be an ally in recovery and healing.

Naomi Wakefield, L.C.S.W.

Naomi Wakefield began working with Family Life Counseling in 2007. Naomi facilitates insurance billing and gives office support to the therapists. She has a broad knowledge of working with various insurance companies. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2006 and moved to Colorado in 2007. She spends most of her time at home with her three young children and loves being able to spend one day at week at Family Life. Please contact Naomi with any billing questions.