Hampden, South Denver

Sydney Young, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Specialties: Testing & Counseling
Ages 13-60 (not currently accepting new counseling clients)

My name is Dr. Sydney Young (she/her). I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Colorado (License Psy.0005337).

Biography

Hello, name is Sydney Young (she/her). I was born and raised in California. I completed my APA Internship and Postdoctoral training in Indiana. I recently relocated to Colorado to be closer to my family. I love to spend my free time with my family, shopping, drinking coffee, and going for a walk or run. I earned my Masters and Doctorate at Loma Linda University during which I worked in a variety of clinical settings. During this time I discovered a passion for psychological testing.

I especially enjoy working with children who have ADHD and struggle with regulating their emotions to discover their strengths and how to best utilize them. I enjoy using psychological testing and assessment to help clients better understand what they are experiencing, how their brain is operating and how to use their unique strengths to better themselves.

Professionally: I am a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Colorado (License # PSY.00005337) with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University. I have worked in multiple settings including community mental health, elementary schools, university counseling, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. I have specific training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), and Prolonged Exposure, which I apply in my practice.

Mitchel Ring, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Specialties: Testing & Counseling
Testing: Ages 6 and Up
Counseling: Children & Adolescents
(not currently accepting new counseling clients)

My name is Dr. Mitch Ring (he/him). I am a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Colorado (PSY.0006581).

Therapy Specialties & Modalities

Biography

My name is Dr. Mitch Ring (he/him). I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Washington in Seattle, and my Master’s and Doctorate degrees in School Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. Though my educational background had an emphasis on school-based practice, I found myself drawn to clinical work and the enriching relationships I am able to build with clients in that setting. Helping clients to build tools and strategies that are applicable and useful in day-to-day life is one of the most important parts of my job.

I love to do psychological assessments—there’s nothing quite like a solid answer, and gathering the data that goes into answering clients’ questions about their lives and mental health is an incredibly rewarding process.

I’m originally from Seattle, but Denver has become my second home. I love the outdoors, as well as the local art and music scene. I am excited to be a part of the team at Mountain Vista! I always look forward to meeting new clients and learning about their history as I help to provide them with tools and recommendations they can apply to their life. As a practitioner, I hope to help my clients reach a point of stability in their lives when it comes to their mental health.

Bess Bryan, Psy.D

Licensed Psychologist Candidate

Specialties:Testing & Counseling
Testing: Ages 6 and up

Counseling: Children & Families

My name is Dr. Bess Bryan (she/her). I hold a provisional license as a psychologist in the state of Colorado. (PSYC.00016115)

Therapy Specialties & Modalities

Therapy Modalities:

Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation
Strengths-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Presenting Concerns for Testing:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Learning Disorders
Mental Health and Behavioral Challenges

Presenting Concerns for Counseling:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Skills
Trauma
School and/or Behavioral Challenges
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Executive Functioning

Presenting Concerns for Testing:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Learning Disorders
Mental Health and Behavioral Challenges

Biography

Hello, my name is Bess Bryan (she/her/hers). I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and moved to the mountains of Asheville, NC over 30 years ago. I called Asheville home until August of 2024 when I moved to Denver to complete my Doctoral internship with the APA accredited Colorado School Psychology Internship Consortium (COSPIC). I decided to settle in Denver after receiving my doctorate in May of 2025 from the APA accredited Health Service Psychology program at Western Carolina University and am thrilled to join the Mountain Vista Psychology team!

I am a mom to two young adult children who I adopted from Guatemala, two kitties, and a sweet dog that I enjoy exploring the beautiful Colorado mountains with. My 20-year career in education as a classroom teacher/learning specialist and eight years as program director of a nonprofit aimed at advancing educational equity inspired me to return to school and pursue my doctorate. My goal is to help my clients understand and navigate both educational and mental health challenges and identify their unique gifts and strengths through evaluation and assessment and engaging in the therapeutic process.

My orientation is rooted in multicultural, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) theories. I also find significant value in understanding family systems and perspectives and approach each client/family with humility and compassion, honoring their unique identities and strengths. I believe that we all have the capacity for goal setting, growth, and insight as I have seen and experienced firsthand the strength of human character and strive to support in both understanding and healing from life's many challenges.

Professionally: I practice under a provisional license as a Psychologist Candidate in the state of Colorado (PSY.00016115). I hold both a masters and doctoral degree in Psychology from Western Carolina University with a concentration in School Psychology. I have a variety of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and emotion regulation through the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

Caroline Rainbolt-Forbes, MA

Master's Level Intern

Specialties: Counseling and Testing, Children, Teens & Young Adults

My name is Caroline Rainbolt-Forbes (she/her/hers). I am currently completing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver (2029).

Therapy Specialties & Modalities

Biography

Hello! My name is Caroline Rainbolt-Forbes (she/her). I’m from Oklahoma City, but have lived in Denver for the last eight years. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in psychology from the University of Denver. I received my master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. I am currently a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Denver.

Outside of my academic and clinical work, I enjoy watching basketball and hockey, hiking, walking at Wash Park, and spending time with my friends, family, and cat, Whisper.

I have worked with clients of varying ages facing challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, and identity formation. I have received training in counseling and testing with children, teens, adults, and their families from diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns.

I want to understand each person not just as a set of challenges, but as someone shaped by their life experiences, relationships, culture, and inner world. I believe that healing happens when people feel truly heard and known, so I strive to create a space where people can show up fully as themselves. My hope is that through this connection, the people I work with feel supported, safe, and deeply understood—free to explore, grow, and make sense of their own world.

Marley Mullins, BA

Psychologist Intern

Specialties: Testing

My name is Marley Mullin (she/her). I am currently a third-year doctoral student in school psychology at the University of Colorado, Denver.

Therapy Specialties & Modalities

Biography

My name is Marley Mullin (she/her). I grew up in California before going to school in Iowa, where I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. Wanting a change of pace from the cornfields of the Midwest, I decided to make the move to Colorado. While working in schools in Denver, I realized I wanted a career helping others through counseling and testing, particularly children, so I am currently pursuing a doctorate in school psychology at the University of Colorado, Denver. Outside of school and work, I enjoy going outside to walk, hike or play ultimate frisbee. I also love to cook and explore the books at my local library.

I have worked primarily with children and adolescents, from early childhood through high school. I spent several years working within the public school system and have received supervision in both testing and counseling within schools. Through my experience and training, I have also completed psychological evaluations and worked on developing plans to support students.

My approach is to work together with clients in a way that feels most productive and responsive to their needs and identity. I see each person as a multi-faceted individual with their own knowledge, experiences, and strengths. I believe in employing different approaches based on client needs, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness approaches. Testing serves as a way to learn more about clients and the types of support that will be most beneficial. I aim to create an open and supportive space where I can work together with clients to meet their needs and goals.

Carson Willis, M.A.

Psychologist Intern

Specialties: Counseling and Testing/ Ages: 3 and up

My name is Carson Willis (she/her). I am currently completing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver (2027).

Therapy Specialties & Modalities

Biography

Hi, I’m Carson Willis (she/her), a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver. I was born and raised in Grapevine, Texas, and earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. After college, I joined Teach for America and taught fourth-grade reading for three years. During that time, I witnessed the vital role psychological assessments played in helping students access the support they needed. Seeing the power of diagnostics, especially when they opened doors for children who had been struggling, sparked my interest in becoming an assessment-based clinician.

Since beginning my doctoral training, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients across the lifespan, from toddlers to older adults, on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, and adjustment to significant life changes. My goal in every session is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to express themselves and receive support in their healing process. Whether I’m providing therapy or conducting assessments, I strive to bring empathy, curiosity, and a strengths-based perspective to our work together.

Outside of the clinical setting, I enjoy listening to podcasts and spending time with my friends and family.

Hampden, South Denver

Sydney Young, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Mitchel Ring, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Bess Bryan, Psy.D

Licensed Psychologist Candidate

Caroline Rainbolt-Forbes, MA

Master's Level Intern

Marley Mullins, BA

Psychologist Intern

Carson Willis, M.A.

Psychologist Intern

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