Our Therapist
Mark Knox, D.Min., Ph.D., LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Trauma Counseling
Mark is a marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in helping individuals and couples find healing from trauma, attachment injuries, and relationship wounds. His doctoral dissertation focused upon helping traumatized military couples strengthen their relationship and find healing from the wounds of trauma.
Mark retired from the US Army in 2016 after more than 25 years of service, which included more than 13 years assigned to Special Operations and multiple deployments. He earned the Green Beret in 1994 and understands the world of Special Operations operators, military veterans, and their families.
Mark uses an integrative approach, tailored to best meet the needs of his client. He integrates research-proven approaches to help individuals and couples, including: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. He provides counseling for PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, addictions, and a range of other issues. He also often uses LENS neurofeedback as part of the therapy.
Mark is currently a full-time professor in the online Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University.
Education:
Regent University, Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision - 2016
Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, D.Min. Theology (Family Ministry) - 2003
Tarleton State University, M.S. Counseling Psychology - 2000
Emmanuel School of Religion, M.Div. Theology - 1989
Nebraska Christian College, B.S. Christian Ministry - 1979
License and Certifications:
LMFT - Montana #71
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
EMDR Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional (Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)
EquiLateral Certified Therapist (Equine Assisted Trauma Therapy)
Additional Training:
Brain Spotting
EMDR for Complex Combat PTSD
EMDR for Migraines
LENS Neurofeedback
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy Levels I and II
Natural Lifemanship (Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy)
Professional Activities and Memberships:
AAMFT Clinical Member
EMDRIA Full Member
Chi Sigma Iota Member (Counseling Honor Society)
Lauryn Gatschet, M.A, BCN, PCLC
Lauryn is a PCLC and BCIA board-certified neurofeedback provider who specializes in helping individuals navigate trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and the challenges that often accompany them. She has experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and understands how traumatic experiences can affect emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and a person's ability to feel grounded and connected.
Lauryn also works in supporting women through the emotional and mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She provides a supportive space for women navigating anxiety, stress, identity changes, adjustment to motherhood, relationship changes, and other emotional challenges that can accompany the transition into motherhood. Her goal is to help women feel supported, understood, and connected to themselves during this significant season of life.
Lauryn uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. She incorporates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients develop greater self-awareness, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful and lasting change. As a board-certified neurofeedback provider, she may also incorporate neurofeedback into treatment when appropriate to support the goals of therapy.
In addition to trauma, PTSD, and perinatal and postpartum mental health, Lauryn works with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and other concerns. She believes that people are not defined by the hardships they have experienced and that change and healing are possible, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Education:
Bachelors in Psychology with and emphasis in Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University-2022
Masters in Clinical Counseling from Colorado Christian University- 2025
License and Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate in Montana and Colorado
Certified in Neurofeedback from Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
Alpha-Stim Certification
CBT for Kids and Adolescents: Trauma-Informed Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ODD, PTSD
Training in Trauma Informed Care for Adults and Adolescents
Professional Activities and Memberships:
American Counseling Association
Colorado Counseling Association
Our Equine Specialist
Diane Knox, EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist and Natural Lifemanship Trained
Trained in various approaches to natural horsemanship
Years of experience working with horses
A military spouse and partner-in-ministry to an Army chaplain for 25+ years
Understands people and horses
