Meet Our Therapists!
Our therapists are here to support you on your journey to mental wellness. Get to know the faces behind The Counseling Place.
Jillian Garner-Nakayama, MSW Intern
Hi! Thank you for stopping by and checking out my biography. I am thrilled to start my MSW (Master of Social Work) internship here at The Counseling Place at Lone Tree. I am currently in my last year of my Master of Social Work degree through University of Kentucky...
Jennifer Cherney, LPC
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our services and how I might assist you with your vision of improved health and wellness. I employ a collaborative approach with my clients to help build resilience and enhance coping skills with support and...
Erika Napoleon, LCSW
Working with people who experience the wide variety of symptoms and difficulties stemming from exposure to complex trauma drives my passion as a therapist. The adversities that we all experience in our childhood and ongoing throughout our daily lives shape our life...
Katie Nieto, MA, MSW
It can be difficult to ask for help when you don’t know who to turn to. I am here to help you positively transform your life and guide you through your hardships. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, I will help you reconnect to your existing strengths. Using...
Brynn Vaughn, Intern
I am so glad you are here! Seeking help for challenges you are experiencing takes tremendous bravery, and can be incredibly challenging. You do not have to go through this journey alone. My goal is to create a place of safety and connection where we can collaborate to...
Morgan McComsey-Ogbuefi, LSW
I am so glad that you are considering counseling. Sometimes life gets us down and it can be challenging to get back up on our own. Or perhaps, you have tried everything, and nothing has seemed to help. This can be exhausting and discouraging. I believe this is where...
Mike Garrison, MA, LPC
Hello and welcome! Every person needs a place where they can make sense of their life, sort through challenges, and chart a course for their future. Counseling provides exactly that kind of place. By talking and processing together in a therapy-based environment, we...
Lisa Thomas, LCSW, LMFT, DAACS
Lisa Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She has been primarily doing Couples Therapy as her specialty for the last 20 years. Lisa enjoys working with Couples on the Brink of...
Stephanie Onan, MSW, LCSW
Thank you for taking the time to invest in yourself and learn more about The Counseling Place. Therapy can help you achieve the forward movement you are seeking in your life. With over twenty years of experience in helping teens, adults, and couples meet their fullest...
Heidi Skogman, LCSW, MFT
I am so glad you here. Chances are you looking for some help and I believe you have come to the right place to explore how we can best meet your needs. I truly enjoy helping people discover more of their best self; strengths, capabilities and awareness. It is often...
Amanda Gallagher, MA, LPC
I am so glad you are here! You do not have to go through this journey alone. I am invested in creating a safe, supportive, and trusting environment to help you learn and grow. I collaborate with you to help you heal, focus on the present, and work toward the future....
Jayne Statler, LPC, LAC, EMDR
I am so happy that you have taken the time to find out more about The Counseling Place and how I might be able to personally help you on your journey. Sometimes we feel unprepared to deal with life’s challenges. We might need someone to offer a careful ear and a...
Sarah James, LCSW, CAS, EMDR, CBC, and CEC
Hi, I am Sarah James the founder of The Counseling Place. I hold a BA and MSW from the University of Denver. In addition, I am a Certified Addiction Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Executive Coach, Certified Business Coach, and Certified Emergenetics...