About the Connected Family Collective
At the Connected Family Collective, we support children and families in emotional regulation, stress management, trauma recovery, and self-esteem building. Our expert therapists help children navigate emotions while guiding parents to meet their child’s needs with compassion and creativity.
We believe that every child is unique and deserves personalized care and attention. We create a safe, supportive space where children can freely express themselves through play therapy, art therapy, and other evidence-based techniques, helping families thrive.
How we work
Duration: 45 minutes with the child
Parent follow up: 20 minute parent follow up call at regular intervals
Sanam Pejuhesh
I bring a deep passion for growth and over 30 years of experience working with children and families in schools, alternative programs, hospitals, and private practice. I hold a BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley and an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from CIIS.
I have trained with leading experts in Play Therapy and I am a certified Synergetic Play Therapist. Additionally, I am a certified Parenting Coach and am trained in EMDR, using it to help clients build resilience and process trauma. I stay current with the latest research in Play Therapy, neurobiology and child development to provide the best possible care for children and families. In addition to my work as a child therapist and parenting coach, I am the proud founder of Camp Connect-- a social emotional camp program for children.
Outside of my work, I find joy in parenting my daughter, connecting with community and staying active through skiing, running, biking, and yoga. I understand the challenges life can bring and deeply value therapy as a source of support. My practice is grounded in compassion, providing a safe space for clients to explore, heal, and grow.
Kathryn Francis
Kathryn Francis, LPCC, is a child, adolescent, and family therapist with a Master’s in Counseling from Regis University and specialized training in play therapy. Kat has experience as a
school-based clinician with Jefferson Center for Mental Health, where she supported a diverse population of children and families.
Kathryn’s therapeutic approach is integrative, holistic, and family-centered. She honors each child’s innate wisdom and
developmental needs while blending play therapy, art therapy, and somatic and evidence-based interventions within a family systems framework. Creative and relational at her core, Kathryn is passionate about collaborating with families to nurture connection, resilience, and healing in ways that celebrate every child’s uniqueness.
Charlie Angelo, MSW, is committed to working toward collective healing and liberation for all members of our community. He holds a master of social work degree from New Mexico State University, as well as a master’s degree in Ecopsychology from Naropa University. He has experience providing therapy to children, teens, and families in both English and Spanish through his continued work with local organizations Mayamotion Healing and El Centro Amistad.
Charlie has a background in ecopsychology, yoga, meditation, Earth tending, writing, and music. He believes that the healing journey can be profoundly fortified through connection to nature, healthy lifestyle choices, community collaboration, and artistic self expression. His unique psychotherapeutic offering is grounded in connection, play, creativity, safety, and trust.
Charlie currently resides in Lyons, Colorado, where he has fostered a deep connection with the land and waters over multiple decades. He enjoys hiking, dancing, making music, traveling, and continuing his Spanish language learning journey.
Charlie Angelo