Maria Droste Counseling Center

01/06/2026

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

01/05/2026

A new law went into effect on January 1, that requires insurers to cover mental health like physical illness

A new Colorado law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, focused on achieving mental health parity for insurance coverage.

01/01/2026

Here’s to a new year and new possibilities—may 2026 bring growth, hope, and care for ourselves and one another.

12/24/2025

The holidays can be joyful and stressful—remember it’s okay to slow down, set boundaries, and check in with yourself along the way.

12/23/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, connection, and moments that bring you peace. 💙

12/23/2025

Looking for support? Getting started with care at Maria Droste is simple — just call our Access Center or complete the New Client Registration form to be matched with a clinician who meets your needs. Whether you’re seeking in-person or telehealth support, we’re here to help you take the first step.

Take the first step toward a healthier you. For non-crisis related counseling services or questions, please contact our Access Center... Read More

12/22/2025

More folks experiencing homelessness in Denver are now connecting with health, counseling & support services, averaging over 9 meaningful service encounters per person—a sign of deeper engagement and expanded care.

More members of Denver’s homeless population are gaining access to health and behavioral services, according to city officials who briefed the Community Planning and Housing Committee on Tuesday. They’re getting more services, and they’re sticking around longer. Data from the Denver Department...

12/21/2025

Your diet may affect anxiety, with research linking nutrient gaps like magnesium & choline to anxious feelings—but supplements aren’t a cure and should complement, not replace, clinical care. https://www.vox.com/life/472211/anxiety-treatment-supplement-diet-magnesium-choline

12/19/2025

New research shows stress, anxiety & depression aren’t just mental health issues — they raise risk for heart attack, stroke & other cardiovascular disease too, highlighting how closely emotional wellbeing and heart health are linked.

And more health news updates from Morning Rounds

12/18/2025

Our “sixth sense,” interoception, shapes how we experience mental health—from anxiety to eating disorders—and understanding these internal signals could change how we approach mind-body wellness.

Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments

12/17/2025

Colorado State University just landed a $6M state investment to launch a new center expanding Colorado’s behavioral health workforce statewide. Boosting training & support for providers so families and communities get the care they need. https://source.colostate.edu/new-6m-center-at-csu-will-expand-states-behavioral-health-workforce/

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12/11/2025

After a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of Maria Droste Counseling Center (MDCC) is happy to announce that Laura Ferguson, LPC, LMFT, has been selected as the organization’s next Executive Director. Ferguson, a seasoned behavioral health leader with more than 20 years of experience in clinical care, program administration, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit management, will assume the role on January 5, 2026.

Ferguson currently serves as the Executive Director of Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, where she oversees all operations for a behavioral health facility serving adolescents across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. In this role, she has led significant quality, clinical, and regulatory improvements, including returning the facility to good standing with the Department of Human Services within ten months and achieving major gains in patient outcomes, with 100% of discharging patients reporting subclinical levels of depression and anxiety in mid-2025.

She brings extensive expertise in compliance and quality improvement from her prior leadership roles as Executive Director of Quality & Compliance for Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital, and Director of Quality Improvement for Community Reach Center, where she implemented organization-wide auditing frameworks, strengthened regulatory performance, and prepared teams for Joint Commission accreditation.

Read more: https://www.mariadroste.org/uncategorized/maria-droste-counseling-center-names-laura-ferguson-lpc-lmft-as-next-executive-director/