Mālie Therapy Dog in Training
People will tell a dog things they would never feel comfortable telling another human. That’s why we recruited Mālie onto our team.
Mālie (may-lee-uh) in Hawaiian is to be calm or serenity. She has successfully worked to regulate people with ADHD.
Mālie provides animal-assisted psychotherapy (AAP)— a clinical modality where our clinicians leverage the principles of the human-animal bond to regulate clients and de-escalate emotions, facilitate positive change in their clients, and help them achieve their treatment goals. Mālie will help clients of any age quickly build rapport, trust, social skills, and self-confidence when she assists in their care.
Mālie provides animal assisted therapy for people in the communities of Denver, DTC, Cherry Hills Village, Cherry Creek, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Englewood, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Evergreen, Morrison, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Thornton, Arvada, Golden, WashPark.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can come out of it.” —Maya Angelou
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As integrated therapists, we are present in the session and curious to what you’re experiencing. We focus on marriage counseling, couples counseling, sex therapy and foster a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and supportive environment where you can safely explore communication styles, develop connections, and learn to express your needs. We help you develop the tools to grow closer to your partner. Littleton Couples Counseling understands the nuances required for successful sex therapy, marriage counseling, and couples counseling.
Chris Wilhoite MS, LMFT-S, C-PST
Founder, Certified Psychosexual Therapist
Chris Wilhoite, founder of Littleton Couples Counseling, is an internationally-published researcher who specializes in personal growth and couples with ADHD. When she lost her husband to cancer in 2006, she promised herself she would do everything in her power to allow couples the opportunity to stay together and build a stronger relationships. Couples are made of individuals, and individuals have different needs. Chris is an extensively trained couples counselor, Certified Psychosexual Therapist (C-PST) with the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists and an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor in training. In 2025 she presented research findings on sexual side effects of psychotropic medications at the International Symposium on Sex Therapy (ISST) in Croatia. Chris presented research on the role of body image and sexual shame in women’s sexual dysfunction at the 2024 ISST. She will present at the 2026 conference as well. Chris is licensed in Colorado and Hawaii.
Tommy Underhill MS, TTCD, ASDI, ASDCS
Sex, Trauma, Adult ADHD & Adult Autism
As a person with AuDHD, Tommy gets it. He specializes in working with adults and executives with ADHD and autism in all types of relationships. His training in neurophysiological approaches for social, relational, and sexual issues provides the framework for coaching people around the world. He is experienced in healing trauma and religious sexual trauma. Tommy is a professional member of CHADD. In addition to his clinical work, Tommy oversees the long-term and strategic management for Littleton Couple’s Counseling. His entrepreneurship and small business management and operations spans more than 30 years. He is an internationally-published researcher and founding member of the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists and Managing Editor of the International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy. Tommy regularly presents research on ADHD and couples at international sex therapists conferences.
Shannon Kennealey LCSW, MFT
Adults, Teens, Families
Shannon works with teens, individuals, and families to unlock their inner capacities for strength, self determination, health and happiness, performance, well-being, and meaningful relationships. She takes an integrated approach that pulls from a variety of theoretical frameworks including, attachment theory, narrative therapy, self psychology, emotionally focused theory, and spiritual psychology.
Chelsea Speegle DPT
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Dr. Chelsea Speegle founded Pelvic Symphony PT with a simple belief: the body works like a symphony. Every muscle, joint, and system plays its own part, and when they work together, everything functions the way it should. When something is off, her job is to find which instrument is out of tune.
Ava Cohen Ph.D., LCSW, CST
Relationships & Sex, LGBTQIA+
As a Certified Sex Therapist, Ava is a compassionate therapist who is licensed in Colorado and Wyoming. She uses several different therapeutic modalities including: Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems and a client-centered, strengths-based approach. Ava is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and she holds a doctorate in sexology.
LaTanya Jones MSM, NIC, MSW, MED, C-PST
Certified Sex Therapist, Couple’s Clinician, Gambling, ASL
LaTanya Jones is the director of development, accreditation, and compliance at The School of Sex Therapy. She is currently completing her PhD in human sexuality, and is the executive officer for the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST). She is a nationally certified sign language interpreter and has a passion for the intersection of disability, religion, and sexuality. She works with clients across the country via telehealth.
Korra
Compassionate Therapy Dog
People will tell a dog things they would never feel comfortable telling another human.Korra brings a lifetime of experience helping people who live with anxiety and depression feel more comfortable in their body. She specializes in working with people who need a calming influence in their lives.
Mālie
Therapy Dog in Training
Mālie (may-lee-uh) in Hawaiian is to be calm or experience serenity and often helps us in the counseling room, just not quite in the way we expected. She is a bundle of loving energy and excels in helping ADHD/ADD people reach threshold and experience more peace and focus.