Meet Our Team
We value the advanced doctoral training that psychologists receive, which is the highest degree available in psychology. Therefore, Reaching Hope is staffed only by Licensed Psychologists and Psychologists-in-Training who specialize in treating complex trauma.
A licensed psychologist is an advanced mental health professional with a doctorate degree in psychology, that is why they are called a "Doctor." They have the highest degree obtainable in the field of psychology and have completed the licensing requirements at the doctoral level. This includes passing both the Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology and the Jurisprudence Examination, as well as completing one year of post-doctoral supervision.
People often confuse psychologists with psychiatrists. A psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor and can prescribe medication.
All Reaching Hope staff hold a doctorate degree, or are pursuing a doctorate degree (and already hold a master's degree).
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Dr. Ambra Born, PsyD, LP
Executive Director | Co-Founder | Trauma Psychologist
Dr. Ambra Born, co-founder of Reaching HOPE, is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with child, adolescent, and family survivors of complex trauma. Ambra believes in people's ability to recover from adversity and become stronger because of every life event. In therapy......
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Dr. Loraine Fishman, PsyD, LP
Family Trauma Recovery Program Director | Trauma Psychologist
Dr. Loraine Fishman is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in treating children and adolescents with complex trauma. She has worked in a number of settings including private practice, schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, and nonprofits. Her experiences range.....
Zoë Byers
Director of Development
Zoë Byers (she/her) is the Director of Development at Reaching HOPE. She earned her B.A. in Political Science and Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder in May of 2020. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Zoë has worked for a number of nonprofits, gaining experience....
Karla Kottom
Bilingual Case Manager
Karla Kottom is the Bilingual Case Manager for Reaching Hope. She is from Lima Peru and has lived in Denver since 2012. Previously she worked for JeffCo Public schools as a Community Engagement Liaison for Alameda High School. In her role there she worked with families to provide stability in their homes in order to create a positive learning environment for the students and the families...
Haley Sema
Operations Coordinator
Haley started her professional career as a family law paralegal in Seattle where she enjoyed helping clients navigate the difficult legal system. After starting a family, she took a step back from the legal field and worked as a preschool teacher in order to have more time to spend with her kids. Haley is ready to get back into helping others and is excited to join Reaching HOPE as Operations Coordinator...
Dr. Kelsey Kuperman, PhD
Postdoctoral Therapist | Psychologist Candidate
Kelsey Kuperman (she/her/ella) is a bilingual Psychologist Candidate at Reaching HOPE. Born
and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Kelsey received her undergraduate dual-degrees in Psychology
and Spanish at the University of Georgia. She then earned her doctorate in Counseling
Psychology...
Tal Ginsburg, MA
Therapist | Pre-Doctoral Intern
Tal Ginsburg is currently pursing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She received her M.A in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2020, and her B.S in Psychology and Spanish from Boston University in 2016....
Maeve O'Leary Sloan, MA
Therapist | Pre-Doctoral Intern
Maeve O’Leary Sloan is currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Seattle and is completing her doctoral internship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In her therapeutic work, Maeve strives to center empowerment and resiliency, while being sure to provide space...
Madison Boeh, MA
Therapist | Pre-Doctoral Intern
Madison Boeh is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Pacific University in Oregon and is completing her doctoral internship through the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Pacific University in 2020, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biomedical Science from Missouri State University in 2016...
Elly Maras, MEd, EdS
Therapist | Doctoral Trainee
Elly is pursuing her Ph.D. in Child, Family, and School Psychology Program at the University of Denver. She received her Master of Education and Education Specialist degrees in School Psychology from John Carroll University in 2019. Elly earned her B.A. in Psychology with Research Distinction....
Alison Conner, MS
Therapist | Doctoral Trainee
Alison Conner is currently in her second year of pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She earned her Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland in 2017 and her B.A. in Psychology....
Meghan Colpas, MA
Therapist | Doctoral Trainee
Meghan Colpas is currently pursuing her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2021 and her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology....
Evelyn Ohaus, MA
Therapist | Doctoral Trainee
Evelyn Ohaus (she/her) is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology specializing in Couples and Family therapy at the University of Denver (DU). Evelyn earned her M.A. in clinical psychology in 2021 from DU utilizing a systemic theory and approach to therapy. Prior, Evelyn graduated from...
Arielle Kahana, MA
Therapist | Doctoral Trainee
Arielle Kahana (she/her/hers), MA, is a doctoral trainee at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University in Psychology with a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Arielle obtained her Master’s in Sport and Performance Psychology...
