Our Mission Statement
Our History
Sand Canyon Therapy was established in February 2024 by our dedicated staff. The practice was founded after the unexpected closure of a previous agency that left clients and staff devastated. With the support of the community, we are making a fresh start to continue offering our services to Montezuma County and the surrounding counties.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping. With a focus on personalized and culturally responsive care, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients.
Annie Diaz, MS NCC LPC-S RPT
Owner, Clinical Director &
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
About Annie
Annie completed her Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from Oregon State University in Bend, Oregon, with a specialty in Latin American and women’s issues in 2012. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist, an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™and is nationally certified. She's practiced outreach and mental health services internationally in Chile and Argentina and in the US in Colorado and Oregon. Since February 2015, she has lived in Cortez, Colorado, working as a child and family therapist and obtaining her license in 2017. In 2020, she became a Registered Play Therapist. In 2025 She became certified in EMDR. She has specialized training in trauma, attachment, and play therapy. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. If you ask Annie what she loves about her job, she says, "The kids!!" When she's not working, Annie loves to spend time with her human baby and her four fur babies!
Genevieve Giddings Travis, MAEC, MSW, LCSW
Therapist
About Genevieve
Genevieve is native to the area, earned her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Denver's Four Corners social work program in 2012. She has been working with children and families in a clinical capacity in this region since 2009. She is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and their families to overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. With more than 15 years of experience, Genevieve has a deep understanding of child development and utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including the Neurosequential Model, attachment-based interventions, play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy. Genevieve creates a safe and nurturing environment where children can express themselves freely and explore their feelings. By building strong therapeutic relationships, Genevieve empowers young clients to develop healthy coping skills, build self-esteem, and improve their overall well-being. When Genevieve isn’t working with youth and families in the region, she is spending time playing with her son and cat, Zeke. Camping in Southwest Colorado is her family’s favorite way to vacation.
Cameron Schafer, BS
Case Manager, Skill Developer, & Marketing Specialist
About Cameron
Cameron was born and raised in Colorado and loves serving this area! She completed her undergraduate degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Addiction at Grand Canyon University in 2022. She has worked as a case manager and behavioral health technician in Arizona and Colorado. Currently, Cameron specializes in life skills, support groups, skill-based development, professional development, and more. She also oversees the community engagement, marketing, and social media for Sand Canyon Therapy! When she isn’t working, Cameron is out and about with her friends, family, and Hana, going on all types of adventures!
Alyssa Grams, MSW, LCSW
Therapist
About Alyssa
Alyssa graduated from the University of Wisconsin's Master of Social Work program in 2018 and moved to Cortez in 2024 after a few years practicing therapy and exploring the outdoors in Montana and Washington State. She enjoys working with adults and teens on issues including anxiety, depression, sexual and relationship trauma, body image and disordered eating, and gender and sexual identity. Trained in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Alyssa collaborates with each individual to determine the most suitable approach for their needs. Outside of work, Alyssa loves trail running, exploring the mountains and desert with her spouse and two dogs, and finding new arts and crafts to obsess over (just don't ask about her unfinished projects!).
Taylor Betts
Administrative Assistant, Billing Specialist
About Taylor
Taylor grew up in a small town in Colorado and then moved to Cortez in 2009. It was then that she met her husband and started a family. She met Annie in 2020, and that's when she realized she wanted to help people. She was grateful for the help her daughter got in working with Annie and wanted to be a part of supporting more kids and their families. She enjoys working for our community and spending time with her family.
Hana
In-Training Therapy Dog
About Hana
Hana was born in Cortez, Colorado, on May 15th, 2024. She is an Aussie, Poodle, and Bernese Mountain Dog. Her owner is Cameron, and she gets to come to work with her! Hana is still a puppy and has LOTS to learn; however, she knows quite a few things! She loves to tell people "hi" and is always excited to meet someone new. One day, Hana wishes to get certified as a Therapy Dog in hopes of working in the community! On the weekends, Hana loves to go on all the adventures her owner goes on, as well as relax on the porch with her other doggy friends.
Ready to Begin?
Contact us today to schedule a consultation!