Our Team
Derek Schmidt is the Founder, Owner and Clinical Director of Reach, Inc., a therapeutic counseling agency in Avon, Colorado. Derek holds a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and is licensed as an LPC in Colorado. In addition, Derek is Certified in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, Wilderness Emergency Medicine (WFR), EMDR, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT). Derek has over 30 years of experience as a therapist, guide or facilitator combining his passion for wilderness, adventure, and self-exploration while assisting individuals in creating powerful, illuminating experiences. Derek believes in the power of the “here-and-now” and utilizes the body, mind, and environment as avenues for exploration into the client’s process.
Derek lives in Avon, Colorado with his beautiful and amazing wife. Derek is also the father of an incredible son who currently resides in Colorado attending college. Derek can often be found mountaineering, mountain biking, camping, snowboarding, or anything else that gets him outside…!
Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, and Certified School Counselor. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked extensively in both community mental health and educational settings, supporting adults, adolescents, and children facing a range of challenges, including domestic violence, mental health issues, substance abuse, and bullying prevention.
Lisa is a certified Trainer of Trainers for both the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and the Life Skills Program, and she is a certified coach for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Additionally, she holds multiple certifications in Restorative Practices, reflecting her commitment to fostering supportive and inclusive environments.
Having spent 20 years working within Denver Public Schools, Lisa managed school discipline across 160 schools in the district, advising school administrators and providing guidance on policy and procedures. In 2020, Lisa transitioned to the Eagle County School District in the Vail Valley, where she began her role as Prevention Coordinator, focused on implementing district-wide support systems for students.
In 2024, Lisa successfully secured a grant from the Colorado Trust, enabling the district-wide implementation of Restorative Practices across Eagle County School District. She currently serves as the Restorative Practices Coordinator, overseeing the integration of these practices to promote healing, accountability, and positive school culture across the district.
Michael Jospé, MA, is staff of Reach and owner of the Earth-Based Institute. As a professional coach, educator and wilderness guide, Michael is passionate about helping people learn about themselves while being in nature. Michael has a BA in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, an MA in Transformational Learning, a certificate in Gestalt Psychology, and a certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching. Michael is also certified as a Professional Coach and as Wilderness First Responder.
Michael believes that each person has a unique purpose in life, a purpose that is important to the health and balance of our society, as well as the environment. Michael has been coaching, guiding, and teaching for over a decade. Michael loves to mountain bike, backpack, and backcountry ski. He lives in Boulder with his wife, two sons, and way too many pets.
Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP, is a Counselor, Life Coach, Educator, Mentor , Workshop Facilitator, and founder of Namasté Healing Arts Center, LLC, a multi-dimensional therapeutic and educationally-based organization incorporating Wilderness and Body-Centered Psychotherapies. Katie has trained a myriad of students, therapists, educators and life coaches to collaborate with the natural world. Katie has led hundreds of experiential wilderness and nature-based programs from a few hours up to 30 days in length. Katie is an avid learner, creator, and lover of life! One of her main passions is supporting others in tapping into their own innate wisdom and connection to the natural world in support of greater health and healing on the planet.
To a group of psychology students - “It isn’t what you do in therapy that counts, it is what you are”. – Carl Jung