Meet the Team

My name is Joseph Layman, and I have lived in Colorado for nearly 10 years. Primarily, I was raised in the South, until my mother died.  I was then shipped off to NY to live with my aunt and her family.  For over two years, I attended a Baptist Church.  While I loved learning about Jesus, I began to have a strong distaste for my Pastor.  Everyone was going to hell if you didn’t believe like him.  I remember giving a nun a Bible tract and telling her to repent for being a Catholic; I was 12.  I attended a Catholic high school and learned that Catholics weren’t so bad after all.  While I was serving in Iraq (2003-2004), no matter how bad it got, reciting the Hail Mary Prayer gave me peace.  I converted to Catholicism on Easter Sunday (2008).

I am a retired Soldier and Deputy Sheriff.  I served 26 years in the Army, and I was in law enforcement for over 15 years, serving the City of Atlanta for 10 years and Douglas County (CO) for over seven years.  In 2023, I was medically retired from the Army, years of abuse on my body resulted in me riding off into the sunset.  I served in Iraq from (2003-2004), and again in (2009-2010), Djibouti and Somalia (2018-2019), and finally Germany from (2019-2020). I also have several stateside active-duty missions. Upon retiring from the Army, I went back to the Sheriff’s Office, but unfortunately I could not pass the physical.  I was allowed to retire from the Sheriff’s Office.

Leaving the military was not easy, initially I wanted to be a nurse, but the VA (Vocational Rehab) would not pay for the program because of my laundry list of injuries.  I am a firm believer that God whispers in my ear with a hammer.  I have over five years of sobriety, so I called my sponsor.  His advice help others with that struggle with their sobriety.  The VA approved of my program and here I am.

I have been happily married for over 10 years, we have two kids who are in college, and we have four dogs. I loved hiking, biking, and going to the gym.

Brian Miller is a graduate student at Colorado Christian University pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a combat veteran, Brian served in the US Army Infantry from 2006-2010, deploying to Sadr City, Iraq, in 2008-2009. His personal experience navigating the challenges of military service, coupled with 14 years of service as a full-time firefighter/paramedic, provides him with a unique understanding of the pressures and experiences faced by veterans and first responders. Brian is passionate about mental health and dedicated to helping others heal from trauma. He is committed to providing compassionate and effective care tailored to the specific needs of those who have served.

Meghan commissioned into the U.S. Army in 2009 as a Field Artillery officer, serving at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, before volunteering for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command’s Cultural Support Team program in 2011. After passing selection and completing training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Meghan deployed to Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012, working alongside Special Operations forces, including the 75th Ranger Regiment.

In 2015, Meghan transitioned out of active duty and moved to Denver to pursue a Master’s degree in International Security at the University of Denver. During her transition, Meghan struggled with the challenges many veterans face, including a loss of identity, and navigating the uncertainties of life beyond the military.

Despite these challenges, Meghan found purpose through competitive running, proudly representing the U.S. Army and U.S. Armed Forces in national and international competitions as a member of the All Army running team. Through these experiences, she rediscovered a sense of discipline, camaraderie, and connection.

Since transitioning from active duty, Meghan has explored a number of professional fields but ultimately found her calling in counseling, recognizing the need for support among veterans facing similar struggles. She is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University. Meghan continues to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Civil Affairs Officer, supporting operations in the Indo-Pacific region including Fiji and Timor-Leste. She is deeply committed to helping veterans from all backgrounds navigate life’s transitions and challenges, ensuring they receive the compassionate and effective care they deserve.