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Summer 2012 Socialization Groups
The 2012 Summer Socialization Group brochure is now available and groups are now enrolling. 2012 Group Brochure
Empowered Parenting
Are you struggling with a child who is disrespectful, annoying, shy, or defiant? Do you want to feel more in control? Join Angie Rothkamp in a parenting workshop to learn the tools to help you succeed. Parenting Workshops Brochure

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Craig & The Grateful Dad Radio

Craig was a recent guest on The Grateful Dad Radio Hour with host Doug Gertner. Listen to Craig talk about his beginning adventures, an event which shaped his life, getting into the flow of your kids lives, and tips for adventures with your kids!
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Craig on Denver Radio's KRKS

Here Craig discussing the brain on KRKS, Divine Calling Christian Radio with Stephanie Riggs.
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About Us

Since 1986, Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates have been providing experienced client centered care with preschool children through young adults. We specialize in the treatment of neurobehavioral disorders--ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum/Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders and Depression. The practice has grown, adding therapists in a wide range of specialties, including individual, marriage and family, groups, life adjustment issues, drug and alcohol counseling, psychoeducational testing, home-based family therapy, and parenting classes.

We also conduct parent/professional training and lectures on the challenges that neurobehavioral disorders present in school, home, and work environments. We offer a wide range of consulting services to both public and independent schools, equipping teachers and support personnel to effectively serve these exceptional students.

We continue to run school year and summer Socialization Groups for children, teens, and young adults. These groups have been the focus of the practice for over 25 years. Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates is dedicated to providing client-centered, quality therapeutic services delivered with the highest level of attention to clinical care.

Therapists & Staff

Craig Knippenberg LCSW, M.Div.

Mr. Knippenberg received a master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Denver and a Master of Divinity (with a focus in pastoral counseling) from the Iliff School of Theology. A licensed social worker, Craig counsels individuals and families; his expertise is with children and adolescents. He developed and has conducted /supervised the CONNECT group program for the past twenty nine years. He is co-founder of the Neurobehavioral Training Center of Denver and trains professionals to conduct groups. He also lectures on social/emotional growth and self-esteem and has twice been a guest lecturer at University of California's MIND Institute.

He worked at the Havern Center, Inc. for learning disabled students for over 16 years and has been the consultant for St. Anne's Episcopal School for the past 13 years. He is the former president of the Attention Deficit Disorder Advocacy Group, a former board member of the Colorado Tourette Syndrome Association and has served as former chairman of the Professional Advisory Board of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of CHADD. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Academy (one of the country's largest schools for students who learn differently). He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Creative Adoptions.

In 2008, he received the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award for the city of Denver. He also received the Heroes In The Fight award from the National Alliance For the Mentally Ill in 2009 for his volunteer work with chronic mentally ill adults.
Lisa M. Patterson, MA, LPC

In addition to her work as a therapist, Lisa has been an elementary school teacher in the Jefferson County School District for 26 years. She has worked with Craig Knippenberg for the past fifteen years facilitating groups in the Children's Socialization Program, as well as doing individual and family therapy. Lisa earned a master's degree from the University of Colorado in Counseling Psychology, emphasizing marriage and family therapy.

Lisa has extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her dual and complimentary careers as a teacher and a therapist have given her special insight into the pressures and expectations her young clients and their parents face, as well as unique credibility with their teachers, school social workers, and administrators.
Amy Bordelon, MA, LMFT

Amy earned her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Syracuse University. As a full-time therapist at Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates, she works with individuals, couples and families. Amy has eight years experience working with children with autism and pervasive developmental disorder. Amy specializes in working with addictions, women, couples and families, and children with special needs. She is currently completing the requirements for certified addictions counseling. Amy has extensive group experience, including facilitation of adolescent, elementary school-aged, and adult groups.
Alec Baker, Psy.D.

Dr. Alec Baker earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from The Pennsylvania State University in 2005 and his master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Denver in 2009 and 2011. He is a former youth ice hockey, lacrosse, and football player who competed on the national level in ice hockey. Alec coached youth ice hockey for four years after graduating from Penn State and has most recently begun providing consultation to youth sports organizations in the Denver area.

Dr. Baker specializes in sport and family psychology. His specific area of interest is helping families with youth athletes support children's excellence while maintaining strong, satisfying levels of connection and communication within the family. Alec also provides psychotherapy services to couples, individuals and adolescents. He specializes in handling communication problems, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Dr. Baker works with his clients to help them use their strengths to address their problems. His approach is collaborative with an emphasis on helping his clients make sense of their problems and tackle them as effectively as possible.
Marian Curtis, LCSW - Clinical Care Coordinator

Marian Curtis has over 20 years of clinical experience as a social worker in the Denver area. Her particular expertise in caring for children and adolescents makes her an invaluable asset to Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates. Whether as a therapist on in-patient units; Crisis Evaluator in the ER of Children's Hospital; or the Intake Coordinator of a treatment facility, Marian has always enjoyed talking with parents to help match the needs of their child with the proper course of treatment.
Julie Gelwick, MSW, LCSW

Julie earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver, and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio. She has over 10 years of post graduate experience as a therapist, working with individuals, children, and families in the child welfare system. She has also facilitated women's support groups, addressing problems such as depression, coping skills, and parenting. Julie also works with trauma, relationships, and at risk youth. She is certified (Level II) in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a therapeutic technique used in the treatment of trauma.

Julie believes in using a strengths-based approach to empower individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives.
Jimmy Langley

Dr. Jimmy Langley received his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. As a full-time therapist at Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates, Jimmy works with families to restore a sense of love, dignity, and effective communication to relationships. He specializes in helping men put their values into action by overcoming barriers of depression and anxiety. Jim has specialized training in working with parents and their children struggling with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral issues. His passion is to empower others to live full lives by developing their strengths to meet life's challenges. Jimmy is a father of three boys, and understands the challenges of creating a joyful family!
Rachel Moses, MA, LPC

Rachel graduated from Truman State University with a major in communications, and has her Master's Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Prior to studying in Colorado she spent four and half years in Munich, Germany working with middle school and high school students. In addition to her work with Knippenberg, Patterson and Associates, Rachel has experience with play therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and domestic violence. Rachel takes a holistic approach, believing that there are many factors that affect an individual's well-being. She explores how past and present experiences affect emotional, cognitive, psychological, social, physical and spiritual well-being in her clients.
Angie Rothkamp, MA, LPC

Angie earned a Masters degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelors degree from St. Cloud State, Minnesota before moving to Colorado in 1998. As an LPC for over 14 years she has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment, mental health agencies and in elementary, middle, and high schools. Angie enjoys working with all ages of children, adolescents, adults, new mothers, families, and groups. In her work she likes to address the emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of her clients. She works to uncover and build upon strengths and nurture the process of change. In her off-time she nurtures her two children, 5 and 7 years old.
Liz Santy, BA, PsyD Student

Liz Santy is currently beginning her second year of graduate school at the University of Denver for her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Liz has worked with children for several years, including 3 years working as a behavioral therapist for autistic children in California. During her time as a behavioral therapist, Liz completed extensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis and worked with families to implement home-based intervention strategies for her clients. The majority of Liz's clinical work focuses mostly on populations with ADHD, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders, though she has worked with general populations as well. Most recently, Liz worked as a school psychologist intern within the Jeffco public school system. In this position, Liz developed specific curriculum programs, created and applied behavior plans, designed and delivered various parent education seminars and conducted individual and group therapy for school-aged children.
Llyn Satriano, Billing Manager

Llyn Satriano brings over thirty years of experience in office administration and account services for Satriano Brothers and Century Twenty One Distinguished Properties. Llyn, an avid golfer, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and offices out of her home for Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates.
Cindy Souser

Cindy has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University which complements her more than 27 years experience as an educator in both public & private settings. At Denver Academy, Cindy combines her teaching and counseling skills to help students & their families as they navigate the challenges of learning differences and neurological disabilities. Prior to her position at Denver Academy, Cindy taught at Graland Country Day School where she developed a curriculum to help students successfully handle the pressures and challenges that adolescents and their families face everyday. Cindy brings a fresh, direct and passionate approach to helping parents and their children create caring and effective interactions in their relationships using equal amounts of intellect, patience, love and humor.
Logan K. Williamson, MS, LPC

Logan earned his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas. As a full-time therapist at Knippenberg, Patterson & Associates, Logan works with individuals, couples and families, and has specialized since 2004 in working with children and young adults who are on the ADHD and Autism spectrum. His experience ranges from intensive behavioral training to more supportive roles; including working in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as advocating for clients in their environment. This variety allows him to tailor interventions for each client depending on their needs. Logan's focus on helping his clients utilize empathy and developing their strengths for personal growth define his counseling process.

Logan also has experience in neuropsychological, intelligence, and personality test administration and interpretation. He also is available for speaking engagements; recent presentations have covered Socialization Issues for Children with Tourettes, Understanding and Teaching those with Aspergers Syndrome, and Understanding and Resolving Bullying, among others.