Staff
Coni Sanders, LPC, President, DV Program Director, Therapist
Coni has been a part of PFA since 2007, starting as an intern and now sole owner. She graduated with honors from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Clinical Psychology. She graduated with honors from Regis University with a bachelor’s degree in clinical counseling with a minor in the Psychology of Violence. Coni is a fully approve DVOMB treatment provider, approved to treat both male and female clients. She speaks nationally on High Profile Grieving in addition to working at the Colorado State Mental Institute for 10 years. Coni has true compassion for her work and has proven that she holds a strong commitment to her clients and their ability to create positive change in their lives. Coni is also a Certified First Responder Counselor
Direct Line: 720-984-8127
Email: csanders.pfa@gmail.com
Coni has been a part of PFA since 2007, starting as an intern and now sole owner. She graduated with honors from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Clinical Psychology. She graduated with honors from Regis University with a bachelor’s degree in clinical counseling with a minor in the Psychology of Violence. Coni is a fully approve DVOMB treatment provider, approved to treat both male and female clients. She speaks nationally on High Profile Grieving in addition to working at the Colorado State Mental Institute for 10 years. Coni has true compassion for her work and has proven that she holds a strong commitment to her clients and their ability to create positive change in their lives. Coni is also a Certified First Responder Counselor
Direct Line: 720-984-8127
Email: csanders.pfa@gmail.com
J. Michelle Pierce MA LPC ACC - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Director
Michelle graduated with her master’s in counseling from Regis University in 2016, along with a post graduate certification in play therapy for adults and adolescence. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in human services Addiction Studies in 2005, from Metropolitan State University. She obtained her Certified Addiction Counselor III (CACIII) in 2007. She has extensive experience working with high-risk populations in various settings. She has worked with offenders in a correctional setting and outpatient setting, sex offenders, adolescence in a school setting, couples and parents. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) Michelle has a passion for helping others develop a balance between thoughts and emotions to prevent problematic or unwanted behaviors.
Direct Line: 720-475-6252
Email: mpierce.pfa@gmail.com
Michelle graduated with her master’s in counseling from Regis University in 2016, along with a post graduate certification in play therapy for adults and adolescence. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in human services Addiction Studies in 2005, from Metropolitan State University. She obtained her Certified Addiction Counselor III (CACIII) in 2007. She has extensive experience working with high-risk populations in various settings. She has worked with offenders in a correctional setting and outpatient setting, sex offenders, adolescence in a school setting, couples and parents. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) Michelle has a passion for helping others develop a balance between thoughts and emotions to prevent problematic or unwanted behaviors.
Direct Line: 720-475-6252
Email: mpierce.pfa@gmail.com
Miranda Ressler, BA, NLC, Office Manager, Registered Psychotherapist
Miranda graduated with honors from Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2017. After graduation, she began counseling underprivileged young adults. In 2020, she became a Registered Psychotherapist to continue her work helping others. She helps to provide growth and improvement through therapy in order to reach the client’s mental health and healing goals. She is currently a Masters student on the Marriage and Family Therapy Track.
Phone: 720-295-0231
Email: mressler.pfa@gmail.com
Miranda graduated with honors from Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2017. After graduation, she began counseling underprivileged young adults. In 2020, she became a Registered Psychotherapist to continue her work helping others. She helps to provide growth and improvement through therapy in order to reach the client’s mental health and healing goals. She is currently a Masters student on the Marriage and Family Therapy Track.
Phone: 720-295-0231
Email: mressler.pfa@gmail.com
Jeri Steppat, CAS, MFTC, LPCC, MC, ACC- Therapist
Jeri graduated with honors earning her Masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2006. She earned her certification in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2020. Jeri is also a Certified Addiction Specialist. Most recently, Jeri was a Family Therapist at an inpatient substance abuse treatment center in Denver. She has additional training and experience in EMDR and Sand Tray. Jeri has a significant skillset allowing her to provide many supportive services. Jeri has great passion for her work and believes that all clients have the ability to heal and grow to live their best life. Jeri is a Domestic Violence Mens Treatment Provider
Direct Line: 720-689-3033
Email: Jsteppat.pfa@gmail.com
Jeri graduated with honors earning her Masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2006. She earned her certification in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2020. Jeri is also a Certified Addiction Specialist. Most recently, Jeri was a Family Therapist at an inpatient substance abuse treatment center in Denver. She has additional training and experience in EMDR and Sand Tray. Jeri has a significant skillset allowing her to provide many supportive services. Jeri has great passion for her work and believes that all clients have the ability to heal and grow to live their best life. Jeri is a Domestic Violence Mens Treatment Provider
Direct Line: 720-689-3033
Email: Jsteppat.pfa@gmail.com
Katy Thompson, MA, LPC, LAC
Katy graduated with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 from Regis University, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2002. Prior to becoming a therapist, Katy worked as a nutritionist. She has worked in the addictions field for the past four years. She views the therapeutic relationship as a key component to healing. Her approach is from existential and attachment lenses, using tools from motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Direct Line: 720-432-8381
Email: Kthompson.pfa@gmail.com
Katy graduated with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 from Regis University, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2002. Prior to becoming a therapist, Katy worked as a nutritionist. She has worked in the addictions field for the past four years. She views the therapeutic relationship as a key component to healing. Her approach is from existential and attachment lenses, using tools from motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Direct Line: 720-432-8381
Email: Kthompson.pfa@gmail.com
Malory Mendoza, MS, LPCC
Malory has experience working with adults suffering from mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as anger, emotional regulation issues, and ADHD. Through a trauma-informed lens and a strengths-based approach, she customizes her therapeutic approach to cater to the specific needs of each individual. She views healing as a collaborative journey, involving genuine care and support without judgment. Malory has a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate.
Direct Line: 970-614-8045
Email: Malory.pfa@gmail.com
Malory has experience working with adults suffering from mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as anger, emotional regulation issues, and ADHD. Through a trauma-informed lens and a strengths-based approach, she customizes her therapeutic approach to cater to the specific needs of each individual. She views healing as a collaborative journey, involving genuine care and support without judgment. Malory has a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate.
Direct Line: 970-614-8045
Email: Malory.pfa@gmail.com
Paul Stehling, LPCC, MA
Paul is a compassionate therapist and treats clients with respect, authenticity, and sincerity to meet them where they are at. His approach to therapy is mostly person-centered and existentialist. Paul believes that people’s true nature can “win out” when they cultivate their life’s purpose and embrace change. Paul has clinical experience consisting of addiction treatment, community treatment, adventure therapy, group therapy, and direct support with adolescents and adults with varying emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs. Paul is a certified Remo Health Rhythms facilitator and uses music and creative writing to enrich the lives of others. Paul has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir Rhyne University. Paul graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Appalachian State University in August 2018. He is an Addiction Counselor Candidate, LPCC by and a National Certified Counselor.
Direct Line: (615) 745-9287
Email: PStehling.pfa@gmail.com
Paul is a compassionate therapist and treats clients with respect, authenticity, and sincerity to meet them where they are at. His approach to therapy is mostly person-centered and existentialist. Paul believes that people’s true nature can “win out” when they cultivate their life’s purpose and embrace change. Paul has clinical experience consisting of addiction treatment, community treatment, adventure therapy, group therapy, and direct support with adolescents and adults with varying emotional, developmental, and intellectual needs. Paul is a certified Remo Health Rhythms facilitator and uses music and creative writing to enrich the lives of others. Paul has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir Rhyne University. Paul graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Appalachian State University in August 2018. He is an Addiction Counselor Candidate, LPCC by and a National Certified Counselor.
Direct Line: (615) 745-9287
Email: PStehling.pfa@gmail.com
Caroline Chadima, MS, ACC, Registered Psychotherapist
Caroline has been practicing as a substance abuse therapist for the past 16 years. She graduated from Metropolitan State University in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Counseling, Mental Health and Addiction Studies and was named the “Outstanding Human Services Student” in 2007. She obtained her Certified Addiction Counselor III (CACIII) in 2009. She has considerable experience working with adults from all walks of life and is especially skilled at group work, making every session meaningful, educational and inclusive for each member. Caroline has years of experience working with offenders in a correctional, inpatient and outpatient setting and believes every person has the right to self-determine and the capability to decide and make changes for themselves no matter where they started.
Direct Line: 720-506-1478
Email: CChadima.pfa@gmail.com
Caroline has been practicing as a substance abuse therapist for the past 16 years. She graduated from Metropolitan State University in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Counseling, Mental Health and Addiction Studies and was named the “Outstanding Human Services Student” in 2007. She obtained her Certified Addiction Counselor III (CACIII) in 2009. She has considerable experience working with adults from all walks of life and is especially skilled at group work, making every session meaningful, educational and inclusive for each member. Caroline has years of experience working with offenders in a correctional, inpatient and outpatient setting and believes every person has the right to self-determine and the capability to decide and make changes for themselves no matter where they started.
Direct Line: 720-506-1478
Email: CChadima.pfa@gmail.com
Stephanie Barnett, MA, LPC, LAC – Therapist
Stephanie graduated with her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University in 2016. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2008. She became a Licensed Addiction Counselor in 2018 and a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2019. She is an approved DVOMB Fully Approved provider for both male and female clients. Stephanie's clinical experience has consisted of working with offenders in correctional settings as well as within outpatient services. She also has a private practice that specializes in addiction. Her approach to therapy is one of empathy and belief that individuals are capable of change through challenging their thoughts and emotions that control their actions.
Email: Sbarnett.pfa@gmail.com
Stephanie graduated with her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University in 2016. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2008. She became a Licensed Addiction Counselor in 2018 and a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2019. She is an approved DVOMB Fully Approved provider for both male and female clients. Stephanie's clinical experience has consisted of working with offenders in correctional settings as well as within outpatient services. She also has a private practice that specializes in addiction. Her approach to therapy is one of empathy and belief that individuals are capable of change through challenging their thoughts and emotions that control their actions.
Email: Sbarnett.pfa@gmail.com