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 struggle 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.  She coordinated with different organization 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

Carolyn Helget, MA
Mental Health Professional II

Carolyn is a native of Colorado, growing up on a ranch in Morgan County.  Carolyn graduated from Ft. Morgan High School in 1959 and began a lifetime adventure with education as her initial focus.  Carolyn has taught Kindergarten through Adult Basic Education and has always appreciated the contact with students and families.  However, her first interest has always been mental health, so she returned to college for her Master's degree to pursue school counseling.  With that in place, Carolyn began the certification process needed for individual practice.  She opened her small private practice in 2002 and continued for several years until officially retiring in 2009 from her private practice and in 2011 from school counseling.  Carolyn began working half-time for Centennial in 2011.  She recently stated "I am so fortunate to be able to work in my chosen profession and continue meeting with clients.  Life is good."

• BS, University of Minnesota, 1966
• MA, University of Wyoming, Curriculum and Instruction, 1972
• MEd., Colorado State University, Education and Human Resource Studies, 2001
• Clinical and Systemic Play Therapist, Family Therapy/Play Therapy Institute, 2002
  

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

Treatment expertise includes; Case Management, Individual and Group Therapy.

Issues of expertise include; Mental Health Assessments, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, Dementia, Conduct Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Trauma, Emergency Services, Sexual Abuse Victims, Domestic Violence Families, and Personality Disorders.

• BA, Criminal Justice and Human Services, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell South Dakota, 2002
• MA, Community Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO, 2006

Dana Krumholz, MA, NCC
Mental Health Professional II
In the Mental Health field since 2006

Areas of expertise include these populations; Adults, Seriously Mentally Ill, Veterans.

Treatment expertise includes; Case Management and Individual Therapy.

Issues of expertise include; Mental Health Assessments and Service Planning, Depression, Anxiety, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Combat Trauma, Emergency Services, and Personality Disorders.

Dana starting working at CMHC in 2011.  She has held various positions in the mental health field since 2006; case manager, vocational counselor, and group home leader.  Her graduate internship was at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Greeley, CO.  She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association, Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society) and Chi Sigma Iota (International Counseling Honor Society).

• BS, Psychology, Northland College, Ashland, WI, 2006
• MA, Clinical Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 2010

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

I began my employment with Centennial Mental Health Center in January, 2006.  I was a Case Manager in the Community support Program.  Jody worked with adults diagnosed with chronic mental illness.  Jody truly enjoyed that position and 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 serves as a co-facilitator for PLL since that time 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.  Jody works with youth in Morgan County who are charged with a crime in Morgan County District Court 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.  Jody enjoys working with youth and has faith that everyone she meets she can create a brighter future for themselves.

Rosie Bowey, CAC III
Certified Addiction Counselor III

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