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MEET OUR MENTORS

Meet the experienced professionals guiding your journey — every Noble Mentor is trained and receives ongoing supervision from James Farmer, with clinical oversight from Clinical Director Joseph DeNicholas, LCSW.

James Farmer

Founder · 15 years of mentoring · 300+ families served

I train mentors, facilitate groups, and support families through relational, practical mentoring that helps young adults grow…

Joseph DeNicholas, MBA, LCSW — Clinical Director at Noble Mentors

Joseph DeNicholas, LCSW

Drawing on a background in engineering, business, clinical social work, 25 years of mentorship, and more than two decades of contemplative practice, Joe helps people understand and transform the patterns shaping how they think, feel, relate, and live.

Colin Tyssowski

  • Addiction and Recovery
  • Executive Functioning

I have a passion for helping young adults carve their own paths to success. My mentoring draws from my own healing…

Mynessa Ball

  • Leadership and Operations

Growing up, I always found myself drawn to leadership, organization, & caring for the people around me. That passion…

Erica Mellon, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Erica Mellon

  • Creativity and Storytelling
  • Wilderness Rites of Passage

My path runs from documentary filmmaking and wilderness rites of passage to somatic, embodiment-based work, helping young people find their voice, trust themselves, and tell their own story…

Heléne Van den Berg, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Heléne Van den Berg

  • Post-Treatment Transitions
  • Discovering Authentic Purpose

Heléne helps young people move from treatment back into everyday life — building trust, real-world skills, and a sense of purpose that is truly their own.

Taylor Collins, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Taylor Collins

  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions

Taylor helps young people slow down through grief, big transitions, and overwhelm — building self-trust, steady routines, and a life that feels like their own.

Jenna Ledet, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Jenna Ledet

  • Queerness, Gender and Identity
  • Recovery and Resilience

Jenna helps young people slow down through transitions, identity questions, and recovery — building the courage to stop people-pleasing and start listening to what feels true.

Lexi Bowman, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Lexi Bowman

  • Confidence and Identity
  • ADHD and Executive Functioning

Lexi brings ten years in human services and a playful, person-centered approach to helping young people through transitions, ADHD, relationships, and the work of building confidence.

Don Thompson, parent coach at Noble Mentors

Don Thompson

  • Family Recovery and Parent Coaching

My own path to this work started close to home — both as a parent, and long before that, as a struggling teenager myself…

Isaiah Hill

  • Creativity and Expression
  • Addiction and Recovery

My path to becoming a professional mentor has been shaped by a mix of personal experiences, education, and a deep…

Felice Oltuski

  • Executive Functioning
  • Social Skills

I’m originally from bustling New York City, but a few years ago, I followed my heart—and the mountains—to Colorado…

Jake Favor

  • Identity and Purpose
  • Addiction and Recovery

Somewhere between searching for my own sense of direction and my current exploration of the stories we inhabit that shape…

Erica, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Erica Wood

  • Creativity and Expression
  • Somatic and Mind-Body

My love of dance began in my basement, and my path has run from ballroom stages to embodiment work — helping young people build confidence and self-understanding…

Andrew Walsh

  • Somatic and Mind-Body
  • Identity and Purpose

As a coach and mentor, I help people reconnect with who they truly are—beyond the noise of expectations…

Adam Skolnick

  • Somatic and Mind-Body
  • Creativity and Expression

My journey into wellness started out of necessity. I was navigating Crohn’s disease, social anxiety, chronic pain…

Jazmine Gatt

  • Neurodivergence
  • LGBTQIA+ Support

My path into mentorship started with my own experiences navigating some really difficult chapters of life…

Jacob Goldberg

  • Nature-Based and Rites of Passage
  • Identity and Purpose

I blend wilderness, meditation, and somatic work to help young men slow down, face patterns honestly, and take grounded…

Beni Oren, therapeutic mentor at Noble Mentors

Beni Oren

  • Technology Addiction
  • Mindfulness and Meditation

Beni is a meditation teacher and authentic-relating facilitator based in San Diego who works virtually with young people on technology overuse, social anxiety, and questions of meaning and purpose.

We have other Noble Mentors not listed here in other areas of Colorado
and in other cities across the United States.

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MEET OUR MENTORS

Meet the experienced professionals guiding your journey. Our mentors bring industry insights, hands-on expertise, and personalized support to help you grow. Learn more about the people who are here to inspire and empower you.

James Farmer
James FarmerFounder & Director
My professional role of working with young adults began in 2013. Having worked in wilderness therapy, residential treatment, transitional living program…

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Colin
ColinOutreach & Partnership Coordinator
Colin helps young adults carve their own paths to success, offering guidance that values individuality and personal growth. . He believes in a creative approach to

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Jake
Jake
Somewhere between searching for my own sense of direction and my current exploration of the stories we inhabit that shape our world I started to regularly find…

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Isaiah
Isaiah
My path to becoming a professional mentor has been shaped by a mix of personal
experiences, education, and a deep commitment to helping others grow…

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Jazmine
Jazmine
My path into mentorship started with my own experiences navigating some really difficult chapters of life. getting it wrong more often than right, and slowly learning

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Andrew Walsh
Andrew Walsh
As a coach and mentor, I help people reconnect with who they truly are—beyond the noise of expectations, conditioning, and fear. My work is rooted in lived experience.

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Adam Skolnick
Adam Skolnick
My journey into wellness started out of necessity. I was navigating Crohn’s disease, social anxiety, chronic pain, and binge eating — basically trying to figure out how to feel…

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Felice Oltuski
Felice Oltuski
I’m originally from bustling New York City, but a few years ago, I followed my heart—and the mountains—to Colorado. I love creative expression in all its forms: writing, reading…

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Jacob Goldburg
Jacob Goldburg
I blend wilderness, meditation, and somatic work to help young men slow down, face patterns honestly, and take grounded steps forward…

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Real Success Stories of Our Happy Clients
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Will Strohbusch
49 days ago
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James approach and commitment to mentorship is admirable. He’s aided many prospective mentors, families and clients alike in evolving and working towards healthy and fulfilling lives. His dynamic mentorship approach is seemingly endless and he’s a real pro at working with people from all different backgrounds with the outmost respect, professionalism and dedication on their path towards wellness. James’ North Star Vision of being more whole in his own life, working towards his calling while also serving others has made him an exceptional mentor. He has facilitated and challenged me to evolve in my relationships and the same could be said for many others. He really demonstrates his gentle wisdom through his actions. Thank you James for all of your hard work and commitment to excellence in Noble Mentorship! The results simply speak for themselves.
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Casey Guay
143 days ago
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Noble mentors helped me greatly as a young adult. Living multiple states away from immediate family and struggling with mental health was a dangerous recipe. Having someone to encourage me and walk along side me made a massive difference when talk therapy appointments felt so separated from daily life. A mentor was there to push (and drag) me towards the actions I needed to take. 10 years later I still stay in touch with my mentor and think of him as a friend and ally.
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Bren Frisch
157 days ago
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My husband and I hired James Farmer to mentor our 18 year old son after he was sent away for a year in wilderness camp and then residential rehab. We were apprehensive about his return. James was the only support we had in place to help our son integrate back into the life he was forced to leave behind a year earlier. Upon his return, they met twice weekly for a period of three months. Our son had no choice, as this was a condition we had set before he came home. So much was at stake. It would be great to say they hit it off and became great friends. But that was not the case. Still? They respected each other. Both were good listeners. Both attentive to the other. James was professional, kind and compassionate, but he didn't over-function the way you might expect (or want) a life-coach to perform. He had great boundaries. He had a way of making my son accountable…to himself, more than anyone else. From afar, it seemed like James did so little, but somehow he consistently brought out the best in our son. It was clear right at the beginning..my son would either show up or not. (eeek?). As parents we stepped back, forcing ourselves to trust the process. It wasn’t linear. James would let our son fail, but he always had this ability (without judging) to get him back to the table. (How can a person do this? I have no clue.) Something was happening. As a mother, after every interaction between the two of them, I could actually see it. It was tangible. Something was evolving. I knew their connection had to do with respect, accountability, being seen and some degree of surrender. In the beginning, I was doubtful that my son was capable or ready for such growth. I will forever be grateful to James and the work he does with these young adults. And btw??? My son graduates from UCCS later this year!! Woohoo! Go figure. Thank you, James. You are amazing!
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Evan Metz
158 days ago
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I took the noble Mentours course with James. He taught us all his wisdom to be a better mentour. To be a better person, and just be more present in life. The lessons I learned there will stay with me forever. James is a man of utmost respect, honesty, integrity, and he knows what he was put on this earth to do. He lives according to his values and shares this with everyone that can benefit. A life of unattachment, value, and love. I respect, admire, and love James and am grateful to call him a mentour and a friend. Cheers to life. Whoever is reading this sending you so much love on your journey. Take the step forward here…you will thank yourself for doing so
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August Grier
158 days ago
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James was very helpful to me for many years. Was very reasonable to accommodate and I often still use things I learned from him today that help me through interviews when needed or with jobs I had or have. I can’t put into words how appreciative I am to his help as a mentor and how easy and fun he is to talk to.
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Jesse L-S
162 days ago
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I wrote a much more detailed review about my work with James in the Google Reviews for his 'Deeper Current Coaching & Darkness Retreats' page which I strongly encourage you to read. I'm unable to post the link. It’s difficult to fully express what James means to me, and the impact he has had on my life. Working with him has been the most meaningful experience I've ever had. He understands me in a way no one ever has, and from the very beginning he has challenged me in ways that stretched my capacity and helped me grow far beyond what I thought possible. His guidance has helped me develop deeper self-trust, resilience, and a stronger sense of purpose rooted in connection. James is so uniquely special and I highly recommend reading that full review. What also makes Noble Mentors so powerful is the incredible team James has built. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with several of them. Andrew has been a live-in mentor for me, staying at my house several nights a week. Our primary focus has been intensive ERP work for my OCD, and I've made significant progress. Andrew has also helped me cultivate invaluable life skills that I previously lacked. He has taught me how to cook and I now feel confident in the kitchen, able to prepare several delicious meals. He is teaching me Qi Gong, new mindfulness modalities, and has helped me cultivate a consistent journaling practice. He has helped me improve my executive functioning in my home, develop logistical adult life skills, learn new handy skills, and build healthier morning and evening routines, improving my sleep hygiene and overall well-being. He has also been a steady emotional presence during difficult moments — attuned, thoughtful, and always offering grounded perspective and wise advice. Together, we are turning my life around and I feel much more confident about my future Jake has also been an amazing presence in my life. I’ve gone to him during moments of struggle, adversity, sadness, and during challenging opportunities where deep integration has occurred, resulting in profound growth. He specifically works with me on Circling-related skills and practices, as I’m currently finishing a course to become a Circling facilitator and he is involved in that program. Jake is such a special and unique human being. He possesses deep wisdom, a grounded presence, empathy, and warmth that most people decades older would aspire to possess. He consistently meets me where I am with deep understanding, patience, and insight. Lastly, there is Isaiah. Isaiah is simply the man. He is an inspiration for me and embodies everything I want to be as a man and as a father. He has a brilliant future ahead of him as a therapist. He is very smart, creative, and I always have the best time with him. In my most immobilizing depressions, he has been a rock I leaned on, getting me out of the house, pushing me in necessary ways, and showing up empathetically when I was isolated. He was there for me in a patient, present way, meeting me where I was. Isaiah is also very musically talented (as is Jake), and we’ve had great times jamming. Playing music together has been a joy and a gift. He has helped me with many practical and logistical life skills, and I’ve learned a lot from him simply by spending time together and asking questions. When I have been overwhelmed with a lot on my plate, he has helped me get organized and we've knocked things off my list together and then on my own, reminding me and reinforcing that I am capable in those moments. He is not only one of my mentors — he is a true friend. Watching him balance being an incredible father and husband to his beautiful family while doing this meaningful work makes him even more inspiring. He represents the kind of man I aspire to be. Noble Mentors has changed my life. The level of care, presence, wisdom, and genuine human connection that James and his team provide goes far beyond anything I’ve experienced. If you’re looking for mentorship that is deeply personal, growth-oriented, and truly transformative. I cannot recommend them
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Dawn Mack
224 days ago
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We’ve worked with this mentoring company for several years, and they’ve been a steady, positive support. They meet them where they are and helped us with emotional support, academics, and practical life skills—especially when we needed it most. I’m truly grateful and would absolutely recommend them.
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Lynn Kohlmeier Nisco
301 days ago
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My parents and I are deeply grateful for the profound impact James has had on my brother’s life. My brother lives with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, and has needed more support than our family could provide alone. As many know, this population can be difficult to reach and support effectively. James stepped into that space with compassion and consistency. He communicated thoughtfully with our family, offering steady guidance during crises and reassurance in moments of uncertainty. James built a genuine relationship with my brother. He knew when to guide, when to challenge, and when to simply be present. In every interaction, James met my brother where he was. With time he became a trusted companion to my brother and at times like family to us. Despite the many hardships and barriers mental illness can bring, through James’s dedication, my brother has made real invaluable progress. With complete confidence, I recommend James to anyone seeking a skilled mentor for a loved one navigating mental illness. Through his leadership I have no doubt that he will also be exceptional at training other mentors who hope to make a difference the way he has. We can’t thank him enough as a family.
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Jon Banashek
302 days ago
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James and his team provided connective and nurturing mentorship at a critical juncture for a family member. We will be forever grateful for their support!
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wendy poulin
323 days ago
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I have been working with James for over a year now. It started out as mentorship to guide me in better parenting my son. It quickly became more than that and he became my main support while going through the toughest period of my life. He is so kind and warm and was able to hold space for me through all of the difficulties I was facing. He has a way of making you feel safe and heard even over zoom. I truly felt he was in the room with me when we met. His insight, encouragement and guidance has given me a new way to move through and look at the world. I will be forever grateful for the work I have done and continue to do with him
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lasharona
324 days ago
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If everyone had a James in their life, we would all be healthy, emotionally intelligent, resilient people who could handle any life stressor with grace. His ability to understand the breadth and depth of a family system is unparalleled. James has a gift for meeting each person exactly where they are, without judgment, and holding space with such clarity and intention that even the most difficult situations begin to feel manageable. He becomes the rudder in your life, helping you focus less on the turbulence of daily emotions and more on finding balance and direction through it all. I am profoundly grateful to James for the way he has supported our entire family showing each of us how to become our own source of resilience and grounding. Working with him is not just about getting through a hard time, it’s about learning how to thrive long after. I’m thrilled to hear about his mentoring program and the ripple effect it will have, helping other mentors transform countless lives.
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Beth Strohbusch
324 days ago
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James is an amazing person and very skilled in mentoring and helping to shape mentors. He's extremely approachable, thoughtful and wise. Our family is so very appreciative of all he'd done to help us.
Redefining Mentorship: Transformation Through Relationship

Noble Mentors LLC, based in the Front Range of Colorado, is a therapeutic mentoring organization committed to guiding teens and young adults through some of life’s most pivotal transitions. By fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth, Noble Mentors helps clients build the emotional, relational, and practical foundations needed to thrive in adulthood.

Our mentoring approach blends compassion with accountability, structure with freedom, and therapeutic insight with real-world action. Whether navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, lack of motivation, or simply a desire for deeper purpose, clients are met with respect, curiosity, and a belief in their capacity to grow.

Through one-on-one mentoring, family support, and group experiences, we help young people move from dependence to independence—and eventually into interdependence—with the skills and confidence to live with integrity, direction, and a sense of belonging.

The Noble Mentoring Framework

A Map for the Mentoring Journey

Mentorship at Noble Mentors begins with Intention and Connection, descends into the valley of challenge and discovery through Action, and rises through Reflection toward Service and lasting Presence.

We’re here to help you build a life that feels exciting and
meaningful—on your terms.