Zia Healing and Wellness

04/08/2025

Exciting News: Meet Our Counseling Interns!

We’re thrilled to announce that three counseling interns will be joining our team this fall as part of their graduate training in clinical mental health counseling. These interns are advanced students who are completing their master’s degrees and gaining valuable field experience under the direct supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Why work with a counseling intern?

There are several unique benefits to working with a counseling intern, including:

🔹 Affordable Services: Interns are able to offer counseling at a significantly reduced cost, making therapy more accessible for individuals and families.

🔹 Fresh Perspectives: Interns bring the latest evidence-based practices from their academic programs, along with a strong passion for helping others.

🔹 Supervised Care: All intern sessions are supervised by an experienced, licensed clinician to ensure high-quality care, ethical practice, and support for client progress.

🔹 Supportive Environment: Interns are committed to learning and growth, which often translates to a collaborative, empathetic, and open therapeutic relationship.

Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or simply looking for someone to talk to, working with one of our interns might be the perfect fit.

If you’re interested in scheduling a session or learning more, feel free to reach out. We’re honored to be part of these future counselors’ training journeys—and to extend affordable, meaningful support to our community in the process.

03/08/2025

Please help us welcome our new Practicum Student- Flora Miller! Flora starts practicum in August and is eager to provide co-therapy alongside our clinicians with interest in individual therapy/ family therapy!
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Flora Miller is a graduate practicum student currently completing her clinical training as part of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program at Adams State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University.

Rooted in a holistic and trauma-informed philosophy, Flora views healing as a process that honors the interconnectedness of a person's emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual experiences. Her clinical work is shaped by experience supporting foster and adoptive families, as well as caregivers involved in family preservation and reunification efforts through the child welfare system. She believes that change is possible when people are met with presence, compassion, and respect for their lived experience.

Flora is currently expanding her clinical foundation through training in mindfulness-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy (NT). Her areas of focus include anxiety, exploring identity, navigating life transitions, understanding family dynamics, and healing from relational and spiritual trauma. She is especially drawn to working with children and adults who are reconnecting with their sense of voice and personal agency after adversity.

Outside of her clinical work, Flora enjoys immersing herself in fiction, creating detailed cross-stitch tapestries, unwinding with video games, and sharing everyday moments with her blended family and their beloved pets—Link the dog, and two cats, Jinx and Zeus.

“We will find the road, and we will set our true feet on it.” - Mastiff by Tamora Pierce

Insurances Accepted: CCHA, CO Access, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, CHP+, Beacon Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna and $60 Private Pay

Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-5pm

Email admin@ziahealingwellness.com for appointments with Flora

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Clinical Supervisor-Adrea Zaleski, MS, LPC, ACS, MFTC

03/08/2025

Please help us welcome our new Practicum/ Internship Student- Brittany Kenney!! Brittany will be starting at Zia August 18th with availability on Mondays and Thursdays. She will be providing co-therapy with our clinicians, with interest in individual/ family therapy!
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Brittany Kenney is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate intern at Liberty University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri and spent five years as an elementary school teacher before pursuing her passion for mental health.

Brittany is especially interested in supporting children, adolescents, and families who are navigating difficult life transitions. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing trauma, depression, and the emotional impact of abuse. As a former Division I athlete and current swim coach, Brittany also has a passion for working with student-athletes and understands the unique pressures they face both in and out of athletics. Brittany creates a warm, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Brittany utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment Theory to guide her work. Brittany is committed to tailoring treatment to each client’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

Outside of counseling, Brittany is a wife, mother, and high school swim coach. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing sports, and helping others grow through life’s challenges.

Insurances Accepted: CCHA, CO Access, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, CHP+, Beacon Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna and $60 Private Pay

Availability: Mondays 1-5 and Thursday 9-12

Email admin@ziahealingwellness.com to schedule an appointment with Brittany!!!

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Clinical Supervisor- Adrea Zaleski, MS, LPC, ACS, MFTC

06/07/2025

Lisa Perez, MA, LPC!!

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We’re thrilled to take a moment to celebrate Lisa Perez, who has officially earned her independent license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado!

Lisa, we are so incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and growth. This milestone is a testament to your commitment to the field and the clients you serve. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉

06/07/2025

Today we celebrate three incredible years of healing, growth, and connection. What began as a vision to provide compassionate, client-centered care has grown into a thriving practice—and it’s all because of YOU!

To our dedicated clinicians: thank you for the heart, skill, and integrity you bring to your work every single day. Your commitment to holding space for others and engaging with empathy and professionalism makes this practice what it is.

And to our clients—the heart of everything we do—thank you for your courage, trust, and vulnerability. We are endlessly grateful for the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey. You inspire us daily.

Here’s to the past three years and the meaningful work ahead. 💛

11/06/2025

Share the number. Spread the word. Add the (988) to your phone now—it could save a life later.

Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. 988Lifeline.org

09/05/2025

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States and several other countries. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma, and promoting mental well-being.

Origins:
• Founded in 1949 by Mental Health America (MHA).
• The goal was (and still is) to educate the public about mental illnesses and mental health, and to promote strategies for achieving mental wellness.

Goals of the Month:
1. Raise awareness of mental health conditions.
2. Combat stigma around mental illness.
3. Promote access to mental health services and resources.
4. Encourage open conversations about mental health.
5. Highlight preventive strategies and early interventions.

Why it Matters:
• 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
• Mental health is crucial for overall well-being and impacts relationships, work, and physical health.
• Early support and education can help prevent crises and improve outcomes.

18/04/2025

Today was another bittersweet day, as we said farewell to our team member Janell. Janell was our very first intern at Zia Healing and Wellness, and throughout her counseling journey here, she set a high bar for all future interns and clinicians alike.

During her time with us, Janell achieved impressive accomplishments that showcased her dedication to becoming an incredible mental health clinician. While at Zia, Janell:

*Successfully completed her practicum and internship✅✅
*Earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling✅
*Became a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) ✅
*Completed Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Training ✅

Janell managed to accomplish all of this while also delivering compassionate and exceptional therapy to her clients and while working to complete hours towards her independent license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Although we will greatly miss Janell, we know that Florida will be very fortunate to gain her as a clinician. Best of luck to her and her spouse on their future endeavors!

30/03/2025

Are you a Veteran, Active Duty Service Member or First Responder that would like to process a traumatic event that occurred while you served in the military?

The Rosenzweig Mission has a grant that will allow free Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) sessions at Zia Healing and Wellness with one of our 5 providers that is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy

To find out more read https://therosenzweigmission.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2JMumGFleab0uCHvcxva2ZcxIGtKLKT3XebWX09B689At2adOatrXN_X0_aem_VVjMACrESaOE3KEZyZb9tg

Contact admin@ziahealingwellness.com to schedule your ART session

The Rosenzweig Mission is a non-profit that provides Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions to veterans, active military, first responders, and more.

28/03/2025

We have immediate availability for clients interested in Individual therapy age 14+

Please email admin@ziahealingwellness.com for new client inquiries

10/03/2025

08/02/2025

Lisa Collingridge, MS, LPC-S, LAC-S, MFTC

Today we are celebrating Lisa Collingridge for all of the hard work she has put into professional development this year! Not only did she become a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) she also is now officially a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Clinical Supervisor (S) in the state of Colorado. Additionally Lisa is still a candidate for a third license (MFTC) and she will be teaching courses this year at a local state college.

We are so incredibly proud of Lisa at Zia and just wanted to take a moment to celebrate all of her professional achievements!