Meet Our Providers
Paige Smith
Owner / Licensed Professional Counselor
Hello, I’m Paige Smith and I am SO happy that you have found yourself curious about WeRise. I am a counselor and coach and am deeply passionate about holistic healing and wellness. As biological, psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and relational beings, we are wildly complex and multifaceted. Because of our complexity and uniqueness, I incorporate a wide variety of methods and customize my approach with each client to best honor and work with their unique needs. I believe all humans are created essentially good and I work to help my clients identify the dynamics and experiences that have blocked them from seeing and owning their essential goodness. I have a deep appreciation and respect for what my clients are going through and feel incredibly honored to journey alongside them towards healing and wholeness.
A little bit more about me…I am a Colorado native and besides attending the University of Kansas for my undergraduate studies, I have lived nearly every day right beside the Rocky Mountains and I love them deeply. Whether it be hiking, trail running, climbing, or mountain biking, being on a trail is where I feel the most alive. Additionally, I have three incredible kids who are each in different stages of launching into their best and truest life.
Kerri Junge
Owner / Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Hello, I’m Kerri! I’m originally from Southern California, but I made my way to Colorado as soon as I could. My undergraduate studies brought me to the University of Colorado Boulder, and Colorado has been home ever since.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a passion for helping people navigate the seasons of life that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. I work from a relational and narrative approach, which means I believe our experiences and relationships shape the stories we carry about ourselves—but those stories don’t have to define us.
My approach to therapy is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe healing often begins when we feel truly seen and understood. Together, we may explore relationships, grief and loss, anxiety, life transitions, boundaries, self-worth, and the patterns that no longer serve you. I especially value helping clients develop greater self-compassion, reconnect with what matters most to them, and create a life that feels more authentic and aligned with their values.
Outside of the therapy room, you can usually find me on a trail, paddleboarding, spending time with the people I love, or reading while sipping an “extra hot” cup of coffee. I’m also a mom to four incredible children and a very proud grandmother to two precious "littles".
I believe therapy can be a place for growth, hope, healing, and sometimes even a little laughter. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they better understand their stories, discover their strengths, and begin writing what comes next.
Cassie Kruse
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Hello! I’m Cassie Kruse, LPCC, and I’m so glad you found your way to We Rise. I work with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults, and I believe therapy is a place to learn who you are, understand what you need, and develop the confidence to communicate those needs. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, meaning I believe each client is the expert on their own experience and that a genuine, trusting relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. Because every person experiences and expresses themselves differently, I incorporate a variety of approaches including sand tray therapy, creative and experiential activities, emotional regulation, coping and communication skills, and practical skill building. Especially with younger clients, therapy doesn’t always have to mean sitting on a couch and talking. Sometimes we talk, sometimes we create, sometimes we practice, and sometimes we find another way to express the things that are difficult to put into words.
A little bit more about me, I’m originally from Illinois and have made Colorado home. I was a college athlete and continue to love movement through strength training and yoga. My background includes training in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, and I also work as a middle school counselor, which has given me a unique appreciation for how our emotions, relationships, families, friendships, identities, and environments all intersect. Outside of counseling, you can usually find me reading, trying a new recipe, baking sourdough, spending time with the people I love, or exploring Colorado. I feel incredibly honored to walk alongside my clients as they better understand themselves, build skills for the hard moments, and grow into who they are becoming.