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you call ACC, we will take some basic personal information and help you select a therapist based on your preferences. If you
like, you can also review the photos and brief biographies below to see which counselor feels like the best fit. You will
also find articles written by several of our therapists on the Helpful Information page. These may give you a better understanding
of their approaches.
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Please be aware that our therapists are each independent mental health professionals, with
their own private practices. While we have carefully selected our team of counselors, they do not work FOR ACC. They are in
business for themselves, and you are contracting with the therapist and not with ACC, which is simply a referral service. Medication Management Click here to get information on our prescribing nurse, Leslie Goldberg,
MS, RN.
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Meet Our Therapists:
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License Abbreviations:
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Deborah Bishop, LPC, holds a counseling degree from the University of Northern Colorado, with training in individual,
child, and family counseling. In her practice, she collaborates with clients to generate solutions to problems with relationships,
self-esteem, trauma, parenting and family life. "I am committed to the belief that people are inherently resourceful. I know
that clients are the experts on their lives even if they feel overwhelmed at times.” Colleagues and clients know Ms. Bishop as a caring
therapist whose respect and empathy have a clear therapeutic effect.
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Ed Chase, LPC, CAC II , has over 12 years experience in psychotherapy. He has helped many individuals, couples and
families move towards positive change. Ed has special interest and experience in helping people resolve issues such as anger,
depression, anxiety, addiction, and codependency. Ed particularly enjoys working with men, individually and in groups. Ed believes
in your resources and abilities. He helps his clients focus on healthy lifestyle changes, and helps them discover their strengths
and the skills to bring that change about. He actively guides his clients as they work through conflict and develop more healthy
and positive relationships.
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Tom Henry, LPC, LAC, has over 15 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Tom goes beyond
helping people resolve their current crisis. He sets them on a path that enhances the quality of their lives and connects
them more deeply to their values, loved ones, and community. Tom is highly skilled in assisting people on the path of recovery from anxiety,
depression, and addiction. He is also a dynamic group leader and personal coach. Tom teaches counseling at the University
of Phoenix, and conducts stress and conflict management workshops. "I am alert to people's dialogues, observing
cues to strengths that they can use to improve and change."
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Kate Heit, LPC, CH, has a degree in Counseling Psychology from Regis University, and is a Licensed Psychotherapist
and Certified Hypnotherapist. She is experienced in working with children, adults, and seniors, supporting them in achieving
their personal and professional goals. Kate is accomplished in working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting,
divorce, conflict resolution and life adjustment issues. Kate approaches her role as therapist with a compassionate presence and a sense
of authenticity that displays her passion to improve clients’ quality of life. She cultivates a personal presence that
invites and challenges her clients to manage their lives with excitement, dignity, and personal integrity.
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Don Krill, LCSW , has had a 40+ year career in psychotherapy, including 30 years as professor of social work at D.U.,
and 8 years working with children and families at the C.U. Medical Center. Don is also one of the original founders and directors
of the Denver Family Institute, an accredited family therapy training program and clinic. He has also authored 3 books on
social work and psychotherapy. Don helps his clients reflect on their values and life choices, and helps them
understand and make new choices in relationships. Don is especially interested in spirituality and paranormal phenomena, and is a
practicing magician -note the twinkle in his eyes.
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Dr. Margaret Page-Culver, LMFT has an extensive background in education. She has taught students on all age levels,
from second grade through doctoral level courses. As Dean of Pastoral Studies at Saint Thomas Theological Seminary, she researched and initiated a new Master of Divinity program in Pastoral Counseling. Margaret has also served as faculty member and supervisor at the Denver Family Institute. She has a special
concern for empowering women, and facilitating their psychological and spiritual maturity. Margaret also loves to work with
children. Margaret believes that life is to be enjoyed, and she works towards helping her clients achieve wholeness and happiness.
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Joan Rieger, MA, LPC has a degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, is certified as
a Gestalt therapist and is trained in EMDR. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families specializing
in depression, trauma & abuse, conflict, grief & loss, addictive behaviors, relationship issues, body image and eating
disorders, and major life transitions. Joan's approach is relationship based and experiential; meaning healing occurs by being in relationship with all aspects of one's self, and being willing to fully experience and feel what is happening in the moment. Her philosophy is rooted in Gestalt, Family Systems, Emotional Development, and Transpersonal theories. She helps people move from an intellectual understanding of issues and patterns to an emotional release and healing. Office in Lafayette, serving Boulder/Longmont. Visit
Joan's website: www.JoanRieger.com |
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Charles Wallace, LMFT, comes to the field of psychotherapy after a 30 year career in business, and a 35 year marriage.
He has a counseling degree from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as advanced training at the Denver Family Institute,
Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, and Level II EMDR training. Charles is also the founder and executive director of
Affordable Counseling Connection, LLC. Charles‘ greatest passion is working with couples. “It’s so rewarding
to see a couple move from hostility to friendship, from distrust to intimacy.” One of his gifts
is the ability to quickly win the trust of those who might normally be hesitant about therapy. Clients and colleagues describe
Charles’ style as gentle, engaging, respectful, objective, and humorous.
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Leslie Goldberg, MS, RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Mental Health, has over thirty years of experience as a psychiatric nurse. She has been prescribing medication for adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress for over five years. Leslie's goal is to help people find a medication that is successful in relieving symptoms which are interfering in their lives so they can be productive at work, and able to participate in interpersonal relationships more effectively. She is proactive in finding the medication which works best for each individual, and doesn't believe in people being on a medication which isn't beneficial.
Leslie cares about your goals, and will work in partnership with you and your therapist to accomplish them. She is empathic and compassionate, and believes in your innate personal strengths, knowledge, and ability to change.
Why choose a Prescribing Nurse vs. a general MD or Psychiatrist?
As a psychiatric prescribing nurse, Leslie has specific training and experience forcused on mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and PTSD. She is trained and experienced as both a therapist and prescribing nurse. As a result, Leslie will typically be more knowledgeable and experienced in mental health medication than a general or family practice MD. She also has a holistic approach.
Choosing the services of a psychiatrist may result in being told that they are not taking new patients, longer wait lists, and higher fees compared to a prescribing nurse. And, for many clients with moderate symptoms, the additional training of a psychiatrist may not be necessary.
Fees and Insurance
A one hour initial appointment, involving assessment, diagnosis, and initial prescription is $150. Follow up appointments to evaluate and adjust medication are normally for 1/2 hour and the fee is $75. Follow up appointments are scheduled based on clinical need. Once a person is doing well on medication, appointments are typically every three months. Leslie accepts cash, checks, and Mines and Associates Insurance.
Office in Lakewood
