Our Team

Our team is made up of educators and therapists with years of experience who have a strong passion to revolutionize educational systems, support families, and enhance the services provided to students.

Founder/Clinical Psychologist

Jessica Pfeiffer, Psy.D., LCSW/LISW

Hello! I am Dr. Jessica Pfeiffer, Psy.D., NCSP, LISW, and the founder of Intricate Roots. With over two decades of experience in mental health and education, I bring a neurobiological developmentally sensitive lens to my work. It’s important to me that my office is a welcoming, inclusive space for people of all backgrounds, and I truly enjoy learning about each client’s story to help guide meaningful support and recommendations. I am a licensed social worker and psychologist in both Colorado and Iowa, providing psychological evaluations and therapy.  I am also the Director and Clinical Supervisor of Network Community Counseling Services at Iowa State University.

Beyond my clinical work, I partner with schools, mental health organization, and educational systems around the world to help embed neurobiological and trauma-informed practices into the services they provide and staff trainings. I serve as an adjunct professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado, Denver, and as an assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University. I also co-host Education Suspended, a podcast focused on reimagining education through compassion and connection.

My educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Wartburg College, a Master’s in Social Work with a Certificate in Animal Assisted Social Work from the University of Denver, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (School Psychology) form the University of Colorado, Denver.

Administrative Assistant

Lily DeForest Colvig, LISW

Lily DeForest Colvig, LISW, is the Administrative Assistant at Intricate Roots, where she oversees billing, compliance, and administrative operations while contributing to the consultation team. In addition to her role at Intricate Roots, Lily is a licensed social worker and owner of LDC Counseling, where she provides compassionate, client-centered care. She brings warmth, organization, and clinical insight to her work, helping ensure that clients and staff feel supported every step of the way.

You can learn more about therapy services offered by Lily by visiting ldccounseling.com.

Our Consultation Team

At Intricate Roots, we value the power of collaboration and reflection in supporting high-quality clinical care. Our consultation team provides a space for therapists to explore challenging cases, deepen clinical insight, and support each other as necessary. Grounded in a neurobiological and developmentally informed approach, consultation helps therapists stay connected, supported, and continually growing in their practice.

I consult with Lily DeForest Colvig, LISW, Dr. Judith Rudman, Ph.D., and Jamie Higa, Psy.D.

Educational Coach

Jordyn Pallatto

Jordyn has an extensive history supporting marginalized and at-risk students in educational settings. She worked at Excelsior Youth Services providing crisis management support to students and was the Day Treatment Manager at Mount Saint Vincent’s Sister Daniel Stefani School. As the Day Treatment Manager she provided staff trainings, developed behavior intervention plans and interventions, and supervised PARAs. Jordyn specializes in helping educators provide individualized support to students and ensuring a neurodevelopment lens is guiding school expectations and policies.