Meet The Mentally STRONG Treatment Team!
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![Adam Martinez](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221021_111429.jpg)
Adam Martinez
Medical Assistant
I am originally from Colorado Springs and joined the US Navy and
![Alexis (Lexi) Adams, PMHNP](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG-8977.jpg)
Alexis (Lexi) Adams, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have
![Andrew Abels](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Andrew_square.jpg)
Andrew Abels
Mentally STRONG Method Counselor
 I want to see the mental health field become more widely accepted
![Angel Walker, FNP](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/angel-scaled.jpg)
Angel Walker, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
I am originally from Minnesota and as active in the outdoors as
![Autumn Schriever](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image.png)
Autumn Schriever
Medical Assistant
Hello my name is Autumn, and I am a Medical Assistant here
![Cody Lovell](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cody.jpeg)
Cody Lovell
Medical Receptionist
Hi, I’m Cody! I was born and raised in Georgia and spent
![Courtney Baker, PMHNP](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1413.jpg)
Courtney Baker, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Baker is a passionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to
![Dezerae Elsen, PMHNP](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Dezerae-Else-opt.jpg)
Dezerae Elsen, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dezerae Elsen is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who
![Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/drb-website.jpg)
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP
Founder and Creator of The Mentally STRONG Method
Dr. B is the Founder of Mentally STRONG and creator of The
![Haley Lawrence](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717257694.068783.jpg)
Haley Lawrence
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to work
![Heather Henniger](https://mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/team-heather.jpg)
Heather Henniger
Director of Training and Development
I have lived in Colorado Springs most of my life and am
![Heather McCrystal](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/heather.jpg)
Heather McCrystal
Mentally STRONG Method Counselor
I grew up in a large Irish family and was raised primarily
![Heidi Davis](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bio-Pic.jpg)
Heidi Davis
Mentally STRONG Method Counselor
I grew up primarily in California and New Mexico. My father worked
![Irina Pop](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Irina.jpeg)
Irina Pop
Mentally STRONG Method Counselor
I was born and raised in Romania, I came to the US
![Isabella Pogar](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izzy-photo.jpg)
Isabella Pogar
Mentally STRONG Method Counselor
Hi there, my name is Izzy. I am from Colorado Springs and
![Jacky Rascon](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jacqueline-Rascon-MSTRG-Pic.jpg)
Jacky Rascon
Medical Receptionist
I was born and raised in Colorado, but love to travel to
![Jada West](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jada6.jpg)
Jada West
Project Director
My background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University
![Janessa Pingrey](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Janessa.png)
Janessa Pingrey
Medical Assistant
Hello! My name is Janessa and I am a medical assistant here
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Kim Smith, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Director of Operations
I am a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family
![Leah Leyba](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Leah-Leyba.jpg)
Leah Leyba
Mentally STRONG Counselor
Hi, I’m Leah a Colorado Native and a new member of the
![Lilian Lopez](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBAFA8B9-6279-45D7-871A-AA8A28289933.jpg)
Lilian Lopez
I was originally born in California but grew up in Fountain Colorado.
![Marybeth McBain](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_6487327_square.jpg)
Marybeth McBain
Mentally STRONG Counselor
After a career in teaching followed by case management for DV survivors,
![Matt Lutte](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-1.png)
Matt Lutte
Facilities Maintenance
I am originally from the scenic landscapes of Pennsylvania and raised amidst
![Michelle Egbert, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/michelleE-1.png)
Michelle Egbert, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse
![Michelle Kuster, PhD](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Michelle-Kuster-scaled.jpg)
Michelle Kuster, PhD
Mentally STRONG Counselor (Expert, Child Specialist)
I grew up in Canton, Ohio and lived there until I turned
![Nidra Bundukamara](https://mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/team-nidra.jpg)
Nidra Bundukamara
Medical Assistant
I am originally from Homestead, Fl. I relocated to Colorado Springs with
![Ruairidh Weir](https://mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/team-ruairidh.jpg)
Ruairidh Weir
Mentally STRONG Counselor
I was born in Scotland, but spent a good deal of my
![Tara Riffle](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/team-tara.jpg)
Tara Riffle
Practice Administrator
I am originally from Portland, Oregon and relocated to Colorado Springs in
![Taylor Henderson](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_9476.jpg)
Taylor Henderson
Medical Assistant
 I'm Taylor, I am a Colorado native, a wife and proud mother
![Taylor Rocho](https://www.mentallystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10000053493.jpg)
Taylor Rocho
Medical Assistant
I was born in San Diego, CA and recently moved to Colorado