About Cracked Open Collective
Therapy for the parts of you that life cracked wide open
At Cracked Open, we know healing isn’t linear—and it’s rarely tidy.
Most of us don’t seek therapy because life is “a little off.”
We seek it when something big has broken open inside us.
Maybe it was trauma. A divorce. A diagnosis.
We’re here to walk with you through that rebuilding.
Maybe it was burnout, grief, heartbreak—or a quiet unraveling you still can’t explain.
Whatever it was, it cracked something. And now you’re looking for a new way forward.
The Story Behind Our Name
From Leslie Inlow, LCSW, LCAC – Founder & Clinical Director
"In March of 2022, my world cracked open. I lost a marriage, a community, and a belief system all in one day. But in the pain, I also found something else—aliveness. Connection. A deeper version of myself I never knew was there."
Cracked Open was born from that experience—a belief that the most meaningful transformations don’t happen in spite of pain, but through it.
We named our practice Cracked Open to honor those moments in life that change everything.
The ones that leave you raw, uncertain… and ready to rebuild something truer.
What to Expect from Therapy with Us
We don’t believe in surface-level symptom management.
Therapy here is an active, collaborative process—a chance to explore what’s really going on beneath the patterns, pain, or burnout.
We get curious with you. We co-create a path forward.
We bring laughter, depth, creativity, and heart.
Because healing shouldn’t feel like a sterile doctor’s office.
It should feel like coming home to yourself.
Our Approach to Healing
Rooted in ART: Attune. Regulate. Transform.
Attune – We meet you with presence, intuition, and deep listening.
Regulate – We prioritize nervous system safety as the foundation for all change.
Transform – We create space for lasting growth—through creativity, connection, and care.
The Cracked Open Way:
Our Core Values
Passion – We bring our whole selves to this work.
Authenticity – We lead with realness, not perfection.
Trust – We honor the therapeutic relationship as sacred.
Change – We believe in transformation—from the inside out.
Humanness – We’re real people doing real work—with and for each other.
Expression – We make space for voices and creativity.
Security – We ground our work in safety and respect.
Meet the Collective
We’re a team of trauma-informed therapists, healers, and helpers who bring years of experience—and our whole hearts—to this work.
Each of us carries a distinct voice and specialty.
Whether it’s trauma therapy, couples work, spiritual integration, or nervous system regulation, your care is never siloed. It’s supported by the full weight of our collective.
We support each other so we can fully support you.
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Leslie Inlow, LCSW, LCAC
FOUNDER- OWNER- QUEEN BEE
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Tony Langstaff
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
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Aimee Johnson, MSN, RN
REGISTERED NURSE, MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
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Marsha Croell
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE
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Kristin Morris
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE
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Stephanie Dunning
ADMINISTRATIVE WIZARD
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Megan Crawford
MHC INTERN
Our Services
A Full Spectrum of Care—All in One Place
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Psychotherapy & Counseling
Tailored one-on-one support from clinicians who meet you where you are.
- Psychoanalytically Informed Therapy.
- Wraparound-Informed Therapy & Creative Processing.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. -
Couples Therapy
Relational care built on trust, insight, and connection.
- Gottman Method
- Emotionally Focused Therapy / EFT
- Integrated Sex & Couples Therapy -
Trauma & Nervous System Work
Support for healing stored experiences and calming the body.
- EMDR Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy / ART
- Somatic practices woven throughout care -
Anxiety
Anxiety can be so painful and can lead to missing out on important life events, or not being able to function well day to day. We explore:
- What’s triggering the anxiety
- What you’re longing to feel instead
- What kind of rhythm of care would truly support you -
Depression
Depression can be so debilitating, so we understand it's not easy to reach out and ask for help.
- Getting to the Root Cause
- We will walk alongside you as you help yourself heal. -
Body, Spirit & Creative Healing
Support for nervous system regulation, spiritual connection, and creative growth.
- Reiki & Spiritual Support
- Therapeutic Play & Creative Expression
- Parts work, IFS, and intuitive integration
Come As You Are. We’ll Meet You There.
We know reaching out can feel scary. But we’re here—to listen, to collaborate, to support you as you reclaim your aliveness.
If life has cracked you open, you’re in the right place.
Let’s build something new—together.
How It Works
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Book a call
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Create your Growth Plan
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Begin your journey
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Let’s design something that actually works for you.