Morgan County

Amy Anderson, BA
Mental Health Worker

Amy began working with Centennial in 2012.  Amy works as a Case Manager for the Community Support Program, helping individuals work towards recovery and live independently in the community.  She is also the Engagement Specialist for Morgan County, working to increase client motivation and engagement in treatment services. Amy has previous work experience in detox and acute care facilities, as an outpatient case manager and in facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Amy is a native to Aurora, CO, before pursuing her undergraduate degree in Greeley, CO.  Amy plans to obtain a Master's degree in Counseling in the future. 

• BA, Psychology, University of Northern Colorado at Greeley, 2012

Amy Pemberton
Mentor

Amy joined Centennial Mental Health Center as a Mentor in April 2013.  She has worked in a variety of settings to include Ethics, Real Estate, Business, Law Enforcement and Abuse Advocacy.  Over the last 6 years, Amy has gained personal experience and interest in behavior challenges, trauma, sexual abuse, depression and anxiety.  Her main focus has been on the prevention of child abuse and child safety.

Amy has previous experience working with children with disabilities in a therapeutic horseback riding facility and has helped out with child enrichment programs that build character, promote self-confience and positive life choices for at risk or disadvantaged youth.

Amy has two Associate Degrees and is working on her Bachelor Degree.  She believe in "making a difference" among the youth in Morgan County.

Areas of expertise include these populations; Children, Families, Adolescents and Adults.

Treatment expertise includes; Individual, Group, Family, and Play Therapy.

Issues of expertise include; Mental Health Assessments, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adjustment Issues, Impulse Control Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Trauma, Crisis Evaluation and Intervention, Sexual Abuse Victims, Personality Disorders, and Psychological Testing and Evaluations.

Dr. Weimer began working at Centennial Mental Health Center as a Master's level intern in 2000. After graduation, she continued to work at CMHC until August 2005 when she went to Mental Health Center of Denver and completed a one year pre-doctoral internship at the West Denver Child and Family Center. She provided child, adolescent and family therapy, psychological evaluations, and co-facilitated a DBT adolescent girls' group. She also provided mental health evaluations at Urban Peak Homeless Shelter for Youth. She returned to work at CMHC in August 2006. Her current duties include therapy with children, adolescents, adults, and families, clinical supervision, and psychological evaluations. She has completed EMDR training (Level 2) as well as emergency disaster training. She is a member of the Colorado Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.

She co-authored the journal article "Changing Roles: Individual and family therapy in the treatment of anorexia nervosa" in The Family Journal (2005) and a book chapter, "Child Maltreatment" in the Encyclopedia of Counseling Psychology (2008). She also published her doctoral dissertation "Perceptions of interpersonal functioning: Self reported relational schemas of women survivors of incest" (2006).

• BA, German, University of Washington, 1975
• MA Community Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, 2001
• Psy.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 2006

Professional presentations include:

• "The Neuropsychological Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Drugs" (Mental Health Center of Denver, 2006)
• "Perceptions of Interpersonal Functioning: Self Reported Relational Schemas of Women Survivors of Incest" (University of Denver, 2006)
• "Exploring the Meaning of Mental Health Recovery/Resiliency in Children and Adolescents: A Multi-method Approach" (Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR, 2007)
• "Self Reported Relational Schemas of Women Survivors of Incest" (poster presentation at the 2007 APA Annual Convention)
• "The Developmental Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse" lecture at the University of Northern Colorado (2007)

Ashley Gilken, MA, NCC
Mental Health Professional II
In the Mental Health field since 2005

Areas of expertise include these populations:  Children, Families, Adolescents and Adults.

Treatment expertise includes:  Case Management, Individual, Group and Family Therapy.

Issue of expertise include:  Mental Health Assessments, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adjustment Issues, Impulse Control Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Trauma, Crisis Evaluation and Intervention, Sexual Abuse Victims, and Personality Disorders. 

Ashley began working for Centennial in December 2011.  Her desire to work as a therapist with children and families stems from her work with adolescents.

Prior to receiving her Master's degree, she worked as a youth counselor for three years at the Cathedral Home in Laramie, Wyoming.  During this time she supported at-risk youth, aged 10-21 in residential treatment who struggled with behavioral and emotional problems.  Ashley assisted the youth in meeting monthly treatment goals, learning new social skills and independent living skills, and finding local resources in their home communities to assist in a successful return home.  Working with this population inspired her to seek out her Master's degree in Family Therapy.

For Ashley's counseling internship, she chose to return to the Cathedral Home and continue serving youth and their families.  Throughout her internship she conducted individual, family and group therapy sessions.  She coordinated with different organizations such as the school system, court system, foster placements, and child protective services to guarantee the best care for her clients.  The adolescents she worked with came from a number of diverse backgrounds and were experiencing family concerns, behavioral and emotional problems, substance abuse and trauma related issues.

Ashley is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a member of the American Counseling Association, Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society) and Chi Sigma Iota (International Counseling Honor Society).

• BA, Psychology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 2005
• MA, Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 2011

Brenda Carlsen, BA
Mental Health Professional
In the Mental Health field since 1989

Areas of expertise include: Adults with severe and persistent mental illness in recovery based programs  

Treatment expertise includes:  Case Management, Skills Training Groups, Benefits Acquisition, and Crisis Management

Brenda began working for CMHC in 1989 as a Case Manager with the Adult Program. 

• BA, Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1987

Areas of expertise include these populations: Children, Families, Adolescents and Adults

Treatment expertise includes: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assessments, Individual, Group and Family Therapy, Psycho-Educational Therapy, Play Therapy, and Case Management.

Issues of expertise include: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Adjustment Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Sexual Offenders, Conduct Disorders, Trauma, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Dual Diagnosis - Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Crisis Evaluation and Intervention and Emergency Services.

• MA Community Counseling, 1996
• Licensed Professional Counselor

Darlene Alvord, CAC III
Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD)
In the Mental Health andSubstance Abuse Field since 1998

Darlene was raised in Loveland Colorado and worked in the accounting field before moving to Santa Cruz California where she earned her AA Degree from Cabrillo College.  Darlene also attended the University of California, Santa Cruz where she earned the following certificates in: Human Services Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Studies, and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Training.  After returning to Colorado, Darlene earned her CAC III.  She is currently working on a Bachelor Degree in Psychology.

Darlene has worked in many different settings, Women and Adolescent Inpatient programs, DUI Education/Therapy Groups, Men's Correctional Facilities, served as aDomestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate, and worked at a locked psychiatric facility.

She moved to Northeastern Colorado to be closer to family and she is looking forward to working with CMHC.

Jean Collins MS, MFT
Early Childhood Specialist
Serving Morgan, Washington and Yuma Counties

Jean is one of three Early Childhood Specialists for Centennial, she is based out of the Fort Morgan office.  She has worked with children and families for over 15 years.  Jean's positions have vaired from childcare center aide, preschool teach, assistant director, director, and Para for children with special needs in an elementary school.

• MA, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling

Jody Strouse
Senate Bill 94 Case Manager
In the Mental Health Field since 2006

Jody began her employment with Centennial Mental Health Center in January, 2006.  She was a Case Manager in the Community Support Program.  Jody worked with adults diagnosed with chronic mental illness and truly enjoyed that position.  She worked with wonderful people making positive changes in their lifestyles.

In April, 2010 Jody was offered the opportunity to attend Parenting with Love and Limits training with its founder Dr. Scott Sells.  Jody currently serves as a co-facilitator for PLL program along with Brett Melton in the Fort Morgan office.

In July 2010, Jody began a different position through Centennial as a Case Manager for Senate Bill 94 in the 13th Judicial District.  She works with youth in Morgan County who have been charged with a crime, that might otherwise be in Platte Valley Youth Services Center.  Senate Bill 94 is the Alternative to Detention Program in Colorado.  As a Case Manager, Jody supervises youth before their case is adjudicated to ensure the safety of the teen and the public.  She enjoys working with youth and has faith that everyone she meets she can create a brighter future for themselves.

Lexi Ververs, BA
Interagency Oversight Group Coordinator (IOG) 

Lexi Ververs is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Family Studies, she also has both a minor in Women's Studies and Business Adminstration.  Lexi was born and raised in Greeley, CO where she continues to reside.  Lexi joined the Centennial Mental Health Team as the Morgan County Interagency Oversight Group Coordinator and FACT Conference Facilitator in March of 2012.  Lexi is new to the field but has a strong passion for working with youth and families in unfortunate circumstances as is evident by the community service she has performed in that capacity.  Lexi's main job as the IOG Coordinator is to oversee the board of community agencies that have come together under House Bill 1451-Collaborative Management Program to help provide additional collaborative services and treatments for youth in the community by:

• Reducing duplication and eliminate the fragmentation of services provided;
• Increasing the quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of services provided;
• Encouraging cost-sharing among service providers;
• Leading to better outcomes and cost reduction services provided to children and families.

Lexi looks forward to working with all the families and youth in the community and making Morgan County a better place to live and work!

Lora Kopp-Mahluza, LPC, LAC
Mental Health Professional III

Lora has worked in the education and mental health fields for eleven years.  She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.  Lora has worked for private school and social service agencies, she also maintained a private practice.  Lora's experience and interest include working with youth with behavioral challenges, trauma, substance use and abuse issues, parenting challenging children, cultural transitions and adjustments, foster and adoptive families, depression, anxiety and chronic illness.

Lora holds a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and also a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Colorado.  Lora is a wife and mother.

Oscar Valdez-Rodriguez
Mentor

Oscar graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2009.  While attending High School he participated in varsity football, varsity baseball and was Vice President of the Accounting Club.  Oscar was born in San Jose, California and has lived in Fort Morgan since 1993.  Since graduation from High School, Oscar has worked at Pioneer Elementary in Fort Morgan as a Paraprofessional for three years.  Oscar joined the Centennial team as a Mentor in June 2012.  Oscar is new to the role but has a passion for working with youth and serving as a positive role model in the lives of children he works with.  Oscar looks forward to working with the youth in the commuinty and making Morgan County a better place to live and play! 

Rebecca "Becky" Greenwood, LPC
Mental Health Professional II

Areas of expertise include these populations:  Children, Families, Adolescents and Adults.

Treatment expertise includes:  Mental Health Assessments, In-Home and Family Preservation Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Trauma, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Dual Diagnosis

Becky has worked in the Human Services and Mental Health Fields for over 20 years.  Becky joined Morgan County Department of Human Services in 1991 as a Caseworker in the PAC program, she was promoted to Manager and headed the intake unit for the next 12 years.  Becky was a member of many community boards and state boards during her time with the Department.  She served on the Child Fatality State Review team for seven years.  In 2003, Becky accepted the position of Child Welfare Manager for Gunnison/Hinsdale Counties until 2008.  Upon completion of her Master's Degree she accepted the position of child and family therapist for Mohave Mental Health in Kingman, AZ.

Becky returned to Fort Morgan to be close to her family in 2010.  She accepted the position of Mental Health Professional II for Centennial in September 2010, as one of the on-site therapists for the STEPS program.

Becky has experience working with children, adolescents and families.  Becky's experience and interests include at-risk adolescents who struggle with behavioral and emotional problems and their families, children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, substance abuse treatment and dual diagnosis adolescents.

Becky is currently pursuing her PsyD. in Clinical Psychology through Walden University.

Becky and her husband Charlie live in rural Fort Morgan along with one daughter, Nacole, her son Matthew and two spoiled boxers, Maggie and Hank.

• National Certified Counselor
• Member of ACA and APA
• Psi Chi Member
• Bachelor of Arts, BA Psychology and Sociology, Hastings College, Hastings, NE
• Masters of Science, Human Services, Mental Health Counseling Specialization, Capella University

Rosie Bowey, CAC III
Certified Interpreter
Jail Based Behavioral Health Clinican

Areas of expertise include these populations:  Adolescents, Adults and Spanish speaking population.

Treatment expertise includes:  Providing DUI treatment programs, Intensive Outpatient Treatment programs including SSIC, Substance Use Disorder treatment, Anger Management and Relapse Prevention.  Rosie also provides Specialized Women's Treatment services, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Use Disorder testing and evaluations.

Rosie provides services to incarcerated individuals in the criminal justice system.  She is currently represents Centennial in Morgan County's Drug Court.  Since, 1997, Rosie has provided group therapy for those that are required to treatment by the criminal justice system as well as Health and Human Services, DMV and self-referrals.  Rosie's goal is to fully support the lcient and help them to be successful in getting out, and staying out of the legal system.

Tamara K. Stainbrook, MS
Mental Health Professional II

Areas of expertise include these populations:  Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families

Treatment Expertise includes:  Case Management, individual and Group Therapy

Issues of expertise include:  Mental Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Crisis Evaluation and Intervention, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trauma and PTSD/ASD and Homelessness

Tamara began working for Centennial in March 2013.  Prior to joining Centennial, Tamara worked as a Mental Health Clinician with homeless families in Denver for 3 years, with an emphasis on deomestic violence.  Before moving to Colorado in 2010, Tamara worked with a variety of populations in Iowa including homeless families, homeless youth and children in residential psychiatric treatment.

Tamara has been a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) since 2008.

• BA, Psychology & Criminal Justice, Simpson College, Indianola, IA, 2001
• MS, Community Mental Health & K-12 Guidance, Drake University, Des Moines, IA, 2009 

Tracy Kumke, BA
Mental Health Professional
In the Mental Health Field since 2008

Areas of expertise include these populations:  Adults and the Chronically Mentally Ill

Treatment expertise includes:  Case Management and Psycho-educational groups

Issues of expertise include:  Depression, Anxiety, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Crisis Management/Emergency Services, Homeless Case Management Services, Health and Wellness Services, Medication Management,   Benefit Acquisition, Referrals to Housing and other Community Resources.

Tracy began working with CMHC in 2008.  She has worked as a Case Manager for the Community Support Program (CSP), helping individuals work towards recovery and live independently in the community.  Tracy will soon be starting a new position of Intensive Case Manager for the Emergency Response Team while continuing to work in CSP as well.  Tracy has attended a number of different trainings including Emergency Disaster Training Level I and II, 27-65 Emergency Training, Mental Health First Aid, QMAP Training and certification, in addition to several trainings aimed at specific mental health disorders including Mood and Anxiety Disorders.  Tracy plans to continue in the Mental Health field and  hopes to work towards obtaining a Master's degree in the future.

• BA, Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 2007