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.

Gina Mead, MA, LPC

Gina Mead, MA, LPC

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Gina Mead, a licensed professional counselor and school counselor. I’ve spent most of my career supporting youth, teens, adults, and families as they navigate life’s tougher moments. My years as a grief counselor have shown me the...

Connor Linehan MA Intern

Connor Linehan MA Intern

Welcome – I’m glad you’re here! My name is Connor and I’m excited to be doing my Master in Mental Health Counseling internship at The Counseling Place. I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach to counseling. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental...

Morgan McComsey-Ogbuefi, SWC, LSW, EMDR

Morgan McComsey-Ogbuefi, SWC, LSW, EMDR

Welcome, I’m Morgan McComsey-Ogbuefi, SWC, LSW, EMDR Does it feel like you have tried everything, yet nothing has helped? This can be exhausting and discouraging. For others, perhaps you would like to get on top of a situation before it escalates into something worse....

Brianna Shawcroft LPC, LAC.

Brianna Shawcroft LPC, LAC.

Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. Making the decision to begin therapy can feel overwhelming, and finding the right therapist can be a daunting step. If you’re feeling unsure, know that you’re not alone — and I hope to be a supportive presence in your journey. I...

Jillian Garner-Nakayama, LSW

Jillian Garner-Nakayama, LSW

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...

Mike Garrison, MA, LPC

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, 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

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

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...

Jayne Statler, LPC, LAC, EMDR

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

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...