Counseling and Education Center - CEC

01/13/2026

In 2025, CEC served 505 clients. That is a 25% increase from 2024!

This growth speaks volumes about the compassion, skill, and dedication our team brings to their work every single day.

Opening our temporary Orchard Mesa location helped us expand access to care and reach more people in our community.

As we work toward completing our permanent location, community support continues to to make this growth possible. 💙

12/29/2025

✨Therapist of the Week Spotlight ✨

Meet Atiera! She is currently perusing a Masters in Counseling. Over the last 5 years, she has worked in the social and behavioral health field, supporting individuals through various challenges and life transitions. Atiera is currently working with all ages and is accepting new clients at our Orchard Mesa location.

A note from Atiera: “My passion for helping others has grown through this work, and I am excited to take the next step in my journey as a counselor. I am committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care and creating a safe space for growth and healing.”

Atiera is now accepting new clients at our Orchard Mesa location! For more information on scheduling and appointment, please give us a call at 970-504-0898 or visit our website at cecwecare.org

12/09/2025

✨Therapist of the Week Spotlight✨

Meet Jenny Noble! She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work with a focus on clinical mental health. She is passionate about walking alongside adults as they navigate life’s challenges with curiosity, compassion, and hope. Her work is grounded in a strengths-based and client-centered approach, integrating Polyvagal Theory and Parts Work to support regulation, healing, and connection.
A note from Jenny: “As a mom of five, I’ve learned the beauty of holding space—for both chaos and calm—and those experiences have deepened my empathy and patience. Outside of school and internship, you can find me cooking, spending time in the mountains, or with my kids."

Jenny is now accepting new clients at our Orchard Mesa location! For more information on scheduling and appointment, please give us a call at 970-504-0898 or visit our website at cecwecare.org.

12/09/2025

Colorado Gives Day is ending soon! Between now and midnight, you can give the life-changing gift of professional counseling to a child, teen, or adult, regardless of their income or insurance. All donations made by midnight will be amplified by the CO Gives Foundation's $1 million+ Incentive Fund! Everyone deserves professional, affordable counseling in a safe, supportive space. Thanks to you, everyone can find it at CEC. 💙 Donate right here: coloradogives.org/organization/CounselingandEducationCenter

12/04/2025

Everyone deserves professional, affordable counseling. Thanks to your support, everyone can find it at CEC. 💙
Help someone connect and heal: coloradogives.org/organization/CounselingandEducationCenter

12/01/2025

CEC is thrilled to announce that Jessica Berry, LCSW has been selected as the Counseling & Education Center's new Clinical Director!
Jessica has served as a valued member of our clinical team, where she has served as a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor since 2024. During this time, she has demonstrated deep commitment to CEC's mission and culture while actively contributing to our Quality Assurance Team and helping facilitate policy development to ensure regulatory compliance. Jessica's experience in quality management through her previous role as Quality Improvement Specialist at West Springs Hospital will help us fulfill our mission of providing high quality care and continue our commitment to being industry leaders on the Western Slope.
Jessica's career reflects a steadfast dedication to serving our community's most vulnerable populations, from children who have experienced trauma to individuals navigating complex mental health needs. Her commitment to professional development, staff well-being, and collaborative leadership style align seamlessly with CEC's values.
We have complete confidence that Jessica is the right person to guide our clinical team, ensure the highest quality of care for our clients, and strengthen CEC's position as a trusted mental health resource in our community.

Please join us in congratulating Jessica on this well-deserved promotion!

11/25/2025

We've been so busy lately that we neglected to post the latest Mind Matters Podcast Links. It has been such a pleasure to have conversations with local professionals who are caring for the wellbeing of our community and encourage you to take a listen:

🌼In November we spoke with Gretchen McGeeney - the local chapter leader of Heartbeat which supports survivors of su***de loss: https://kafmradio.libsyn.com/mind-matters-heartbeat-of-gj

🌼In October we spoke with Chantel Landeros, owner of Thrive Marriage & Family Counseling who shared some insightful relationship tips: https://kafmradio.libsyn.com/mind-matters-relationships

🌼In September we spoke with Dr. Sunkel and Elli Van Essen from CMU's Master of Social Work Program: https://kafmradio.libsyn.com/mind-matters-masters-degree-in-social-work

Thoughtful, enlightening, and informative community affairs programming from KAFM 88.1 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

11/22/2025

The season of giving is here! Between now and December 9, give the gift of counseling to a child, teen, or adult in Mesa County by donating through Colorado Gives.🩵
coloradogives.org/organization/CounselingandEducationCenter
Thanks to the Colorado Gives Foundation $1M+ Incentive Fund, your gift goes even further. We are so grateful for your help in making professional counseling affordable and accessible for all.
Counseling and Education Center - CEC

11/19/2025

People like you make ALL of this possible.
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coloradogives.org/organization/CounselingandEducationCenter

11/13/2025

We are deeply grateful to an anonymous donor whose recent posthumous gift will support CEC's play therapy services for young children in Mesa County. We will honor their generous legacy by fostering healing, hope, and resilience among children in low-income households through access to professional, affordable therapy.

11/11/2025

THANK YOU to the Mike & Kay Ferris Family Fund at the Western Colorado Community Foundation for supporting CEC's Orchard Mesa Expansion Project! This generous donation will help us finalize renovations on our beautiful Orchard Mesa building, where we anticipate serving 300+ clients/year once it's open. We are deeply grateful to the Ferris Family and WCCF for helping CEC make professional counseling affordable and accessible for all.

11/11/2025

Veterans, we honor you with gratitude. 🇺🇸