Dr. Kendra L. Sherwood
Kendra L. Sherwood, Ph.D. is the founding owner of Rocky Mountain Behavioral Medicine. She is a clinical psychologist completing her post-doctoral training in neuropsychology under the esteemed Dr. Arnold Purisch. Her doctoral training took place under the guidance of internationally known, Dr. Henry Soper. With Dr. Soper's help, she completed her dissertation titled The Relationship between Moral Reasoning and the Neuropsychological Functions of Executive and Gestaltic Processing. Dr. Sherwood's specialty areas include severe and persistent mental illness, neuropsychology, and aeromedical psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and dual Masters in Developmental and Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Sherwood has practiced in a variety of settings to include psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and correctional facilities. She enjoys time with her family, reading a good book, and trying to salvage her flower bed (often to no avail).
Dr. Sherwood is licensed in both Colorado and Wyoming.
Dr. Sherwood has practiced in a variety of settings to include psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and correctional facilities. She enjoys time with her family, reading a good book, and trying to salvage her flower bed (often to no avail).
Dr. Sherwood is licensed in both Colorado and Wyoming.
Dr. Valerie Sims
Valerie Sims, Psy.D, is the co-owner of Rocky Mountain Behavioral Medicine. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in chronic pain, severe and persistent mental illness, and forensic psychology.
Dr. Sims received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in August of 2010. She also holds a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology (2006) from the University of Denver. Dr. Sims has practiced in correctional facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospitals (civil and forensic), outpatient community-based clinics, and an integrative, multidisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation facility. Her training and experience includes the treatment and assessment of adults, adolescents, children, and families in all of the above listed settings. In addition, she has additional training in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults.
Dr. Sims enjoys spending her free time with friends, family, and her dogs. She also enjoys traveling, baking, and performs as a percussionist with a local concert band.
Dr. Sims received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in August of 2010. She also holds a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology (2006) from the University of Denver. Dr. Sims has practiced in correctional facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospitals (civil and forensic), outpatient community-based clinics, and an integrative, multidisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation facility. Her training and experience includes the treatment and assessment of adults, adolescents, children, and families in all of the above listed settings. In addition, she has additional training in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults.
Dr. Sims enjoys spending her free time with friends, family, and her dogs. She also enjoys traveling, baking, and performs as a percussionist with a local concert band.
Katie Lee, MA, LPC, MAC, CAC III, NCSC, NCC
Katie Lee, MA, LPC, MAC, CAC III, NCSC, NCC, is our new and amazing masters level therapist. Ms. Lee maintains a long history in the care and treatment of differing populations across the life span. Prior to coming to RMBM, she was the Director of Rehabilitation Services with The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. During her tenure with The Salvation Army she was responsible for recruiting and training staff to recognize stages of addiction and recovery. Additionally, during her time with The Salvation Army, she worked with a diverse population on a multi disciplinary team and counseled patients, who were seeking care for substance use disorders, and other co-morbid diagnoses.
As a National Board Certified Counselor and Mentor with NBCC Foundation, Ms. Lee provided valuable insights to the Board via her utilization of various assessments, diaggnostic clarification and findings, and recommendations to the Board. She has also been responsible for preparing scholars and future counselors to work with the under served population of military communities and minority populations. As a Home Based Family Therapist with Catholic Charities Archdioceses, Ms. Lee provided counseling and therapeutic intervention to families on issues that were adversely affecting their lives. Further, as a Counselor with The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program, she provided support and counseling to state employees and their families.
Ms. Lee is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a National Certified School Counselor, a Certified Addictions Counselor and a member of NAADAC.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from The University of New Hampshire at Durham and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the State of New York at Albany. She earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from The University of Colorado.
Ms. Lee embodies acceptance, understanding, and empathy that she balances with strong clinical skills that are absolutely necessary within the therapeutic process. She utilizes various treatment modalities to help the client with whatever stage of treatment they are in, and towards the pursuit of their identifiable goals. While it is always critical to work with a therapist who is warm and welcoming, it is also just as important to work with someone whom is able to not only meet you where you are at, but also help you in determining how to move forward; this approach requires years of skill attainment and honing, all of which Ms. Lee draws upon and employs.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Lee to RMBM and hope you too are as excited to meet her as we are to work with her.
As a National Board Certified Counselor and Mentor with NBCC Foundation, Ms. Lee provided valuable insights to the Board via her utilization of various assessments, diaggnostic clarification and findings, and recommendations to the Board. She has also been responsible for preparing scholars and future counselors to work with the under served population of military communities and minority populations. As a Home Based Family Therapist with Catholic Charities Archdioceses, Ms. Lee provided counseling and therapeutic intervention to families on issues that were adversely affecting their lives. Further, as a Counselor with The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program, she provided support and counseling to state employees and their families.
Ms. Lee is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a National Certified School Counselor, a Certified Addictions Counselor and a member of NAADAC.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from The University of New Hampshire at Durham and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the State of New York at Albany. She earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from The University of Colorado.
Ms. Lee embodies acceptance, understanding, and empathy that she balances with strong clinical skills that are absolutely necessary within the therapeutic process. She utilizes various treatment modalities to help the client with whatever stage of treatment they are in, and towards the pursuit of their identifiable goals. While it is always critical to work with a therapist who is warm and welcoming, it is also just as important to work with someone whom is able to not only meet you where you are at, but also help you in determining how to move forward; this approach requires years of skill attainment and honing, all of which Ms. Lee draws upon and employs.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Lee to RMBM and hope you too are as excited to meet her as we are to work with her.
Mandy Floodeen
Mandy Floodeen is our amazing administrative assistant. Besides coordinating our chaos, she keeps us organized, informed, and smiling. Mandy helps us keep sight of the big picture and helps to run a tight ship, keeping us on course.
On her free time, Mandy enjoys camping, volleyball, reading, watching movies, and all things Harry Potter!
On her free time, Mandy enjoys camping, volleyball, reading, watching movies, and all things Harry Potter!
Alex Ryan
Alexandra Ryan joined our practice well over a year ago, in 2019. Since her start date she has continued to amaze us with her knowledge base and support for our small, but growing team.
In her free time, Alex enjoys spending time with her husband and their animals.
In her free time, Alex enjoys spending time with her husband and their animals.
Tattiana Romo, PhD
Dr. Romo is our post-doctoral trainee for the 2020 - 2021 year. She is highly motivated in seeking further instruction and experience within the realm of psychological assessment. She is extremely proficient in the realm of community mental health and provides a safe and accepting atmosphere to those who she meets.
When she is not working or in class, Dr. Romo enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
When she is not working or in class, Dr. Romo enjoys spending time with her family and friends.