Rebecca Hobart, LCSW
Hannah Shilling-Thomas, MSW
Ashleah Yates, LPC
Ashleah (she/her) has been with Ariel since 2013, serving as the Associate Director of Residential Services on the Western Slope since 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Colorado Mesa University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Community Mental Health from Adams State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Ashleah’s first role with Ariel was as a therapist where she developed a passion for working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). She is a strong supporter of trauma-informed care practices and spearheaded bringing this initiative to Adult Services. In her free time, Ashleah enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Sarah Marshall, CPA
Lisa Whalin, LPC
Lisa (she/her) has been with Ariel since 2014, serving as the Associate Clinical Director since 2024. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in counseling psychology from Adams State University. Lisa is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), is trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and has studied leadership and professional development. Lisa’s skills and experience largely come from working with children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems for 14 years through Mesa County Department of Human Services. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, good books, a rich network of friends and hockey. #GoAvsGo
Stephenie Stephenson, BA
