Renee Hansen, Owner 

MS, LPC

Masters in Counseling and Human Resource Development.

Renee originally went into administration but found enjoyment in all the psychology courses. It was first to provide insight into her own life but later she used the knowledge to help others gain insight into their own lives.

Professional focus specializing in sexual abuse throughout one's life. How it affects an individual from infant through old age. Other areas of focus deal with anxiety disorders, individuals, couples and family systems. Renee has approximately 20 years of counseling experience. She graduated from South Dakota State University.

Renee was originally from Spearfish, SD where she received her degree. She now resides in Cheyenne, WY and has been here for the past 16 years. Renee enjoys the people of Cheyenne, WY, but could do without the wind. One of Renee's favorite things to do is travel, experience new cultures, learn their history and eat the cuisine. Other favorites include spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her daughter has an FFA pig which she is involved with, which takes her back to her childhood days.

"Life is full of purpose and meaning. Its up to us what kind of purpose and meaning we give it."

Melanie T. Mofield, MSW, LCSW

melanie_mofieldsw@yahoo.com

Melanie's education includes an Associates of Applied Science at MCI/ECPI in Richmond, Virginia; Associates in Human Services at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work with the focus of school social work at University of Wyoming. Melanie has been with Hansen and Associates since June 2020. Prior to working full time at Hansen and Associates, she worked as a counselor and School Social Worker for several LCSD1 schools in Cheyenne. Melanie's specialized emphasis is working with youth and adolescents, adults, and family and group counseling. Melanie volunteers as a supervisor for the University of Wyoming's Bachelor and Master of Social Work students. Melanie has her certification in Play Therapy and assists children and families with Child-Centered Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, as well as Filial Therapy. Therapy approaches Melanie uses are person-centered, CBT, play therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and expressive arts. She is trained in Phase I of Brainspotting. Melanie was born and raised in Virginia and moved to Cheyenne in 2010 with her family; she is married with two children, and is a lover of all animals. Melanie's favorite hobbies include art, sewing, collecting antiques, fashion, writing, attending music venues, and traveling.

"I'm a support person and advocate for those needing a positive transformation for a healthier living. It takes one step at a time and I'm here by your side during your journey."

Staci Simmerman, MA, LPC

staci@hansenandassociates.org

Staci graduated from Colorado Christian University in 2020 and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During internship, her professional focus centered primarily on working with children and adolescents. She also has experience working with adults and has been involved in group counseling services.

Staci values the therapeutic relationship and uses a range of approaches to promote growth, healing, and mindfulness. Some of these include play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and art therapy. Staci spends most of her free time with family and friends. She enjoys being outdoors, experiencing new places, reading, and crafting.

Laramie Ringolsby, MSW, LCSW

llringolsby@yahoo.com

Laramie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years experience working with at risk adolescents. Laramie's professional focus is working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Laramie uses an out of the box approach to connect with her clients and build lasting relationships. Laramie also works locally as a crisis counselor at an alternative high school.

When Laramie isn't working she enjoys spending time with her son Scout, and their two rescue dogs, Minnie and Fernando. Together Laramie and her son are working on crossing all fifty states and all eight Central American countries off of their bucket list.

Chinna Mack, MSW, PCSW

Chinna obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, and completed her Master’s in Social Work in May 2022 from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chinna is certified in CAMS and Brain Spotting. Chinna is currently working on Geek Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy. Chinna uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Soundtrack, Cinema, Art, and Person-Center Therapy.

Chinna decided to give up the single old cat lady life and was married to the love of her life Rory in December 2021. Chinna has a daughter Jayla who just graduated high school in 2022. Chinna has the Lifetime Presidential Volunteer Award for fostering through the Cheyenne Animal Shelter for over 6000 hours. You might see a baby or two when you come through the office, so peak in and say Hi. Chinna enjoys working with her puppy Penelope, who is preparing to do the Animal Assistant Therapy program and loves being a part of the Cheyenne Little Theater Players and True Troupe.

Most of all, she wants to see people be who they are meant to be, not who they think they should be, and always be kind.