ABOUT US

THE SECURE ATTACHMENT INITIATIVE

The Secure Attachment Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit mental health organization providing services to overcome relational trauma and abuse through the development of secure attachment.

OUR MISSION

To facilitate secure attachment in children, adults, and families by creating resiliency and generational healing through individual therapy, group therapy, family psychotherapy, experiential workshops, intensive outpatient groups, educational resources, and supportive services.

OUR VISION

To help people identify and connect with who they are, both individually and relationally, in the pursuit of permanently disrupting the cycle and effects of trauma.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Lexi Ellis

    Founder, Executive Director & Board Chair

    Lexi is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Lexi has spent more than a decade helping clients navigate the complexities of their emotional and psychological challenges. Lexi’s deep-rooted passion for helping teenagers led her to develop a mental health non-profit that provides intensive services where teens can receive the care they desperately need.

    In her personal life, Lexi enjoys reading, writing, teaching, gardening, hiking and camping with her husband, and spending time with her rescue pups, who are incredibly loved and spoiled.

  • Mandana Blair

    Board Secretary

    Mandana is a behavioral health professional with an MBA and an MA in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. With a background in healthcare administration and inpatient psychiatric social work for adults and seniors, she specializes in program development, compliance, and strategic planning. Her expertise blends clinical insight with business acumen, allowing her to improve mental health services effectively.

    As a mom to a soccer-loving 12-year old, she values efficiency and balance in her life. Mandana, her husband, and their son currently reside in sunny San Diego in southern California.

  • Sandra Lazare-Johnston

    Board Treasurer

    Sandra strives to be a good example and positive influence in the lives of youth. Before her children were born, Sandra worked in the corporate world for many years before making the decision to work for her family by becoming a stay-at-home mom. Though she was busy with her young children she also worked as a home health care provider for the elderly.

    For the past 19 years she has been a massage therapist bringing healing and balance to families and athletes. She lives in Colorado with her husband of 33 years and three children.