Professional Practitioners at People House

Whose Responsibility Is It?

People House takes great care in selecting the professionals offering services in the healing arts here at People House. We want to make it clear that everyone offering services at People House is an independent contractor and/or business and therefore is to be held solely and totally responsible to all who make use of their services. This includes all ministers, professionals, and anyone using People House space for any and all activities. People House, while feeling secure in having these educators and healers available to you, is not to be held responsible for problems that may result in the carrying out of their services to you. Additionally, since each person is considered a distinct and independent "business," no practitioner at People House is to be held responsible for problems that may result with another practitioner or for any problems that may result in relationship to People House. Ultimately, of course, we feel that it is YOU who are responsible for the choices you make of who and what method you may choose for your education and healing process. We trust your inner wisdom to lead you in the right direction.

Our practitioners conduct their practice of healing, education and/or growth according to the ethics and guidelines of their particular field. In addition, they maintain a belief in the wisdom of the individual that is in harmony with the basic People House philosophy. Please see each description for details and phone numbers. All practitioners maintain their own schedules. Contact them directly for information about groups, workshops or personal appointments.

List of Practitioners

Counseling Interns at People House

Our interns are master-level counseling students or graduates acquiring experience for professional licensure with the State of Colorado. They are carefully selected based on life experience and personal development to ensure highest quality for our clients.

Christine Allison
Dan Cavicchio
Dianne Foss
Susan Hyatt
Clara Paynter
Lisa Schmidt
Tia Johnson

Herbal Therapy Interns at People House

Are you intrigued by the benefits of herbs but haven't any idea where to start? In today's world of over-prescribing of prescription drugs, many are looking for alternative remedies for everything from the common cold to headaches to ADD management to cancer treatment to just better overall health. Herbal remedies can be the first line of defense against colds, flues, and other infectious diseases. Often times they are a gentle, safer alternative to the debilitating side effects of potent prescription drugs. With shelves and shelves of herbal remedies made by hundreds of different companies from which to choose, knowing which herb, how much and how often can be overwhelming.

Sound like you? Well, look no further. Beginning in Sept., People House has have several Herbal Therapy interns who can help. The interns will be supervised by Lorene Wapotich, a Certified Medical Herbalist with over 17 years experience.

Though our interns cannot diagnose, treat or prescribe for a specific condition, an evaluation with one of them can be a step toward integrating herbs into your life.

A special bonus includes a 15% discount on herbal products available to clients of this program from Highlands Natural Apothecary.

All Herbal Therapy Interns maintain their own schedules; please contact them directly for an appointment or more information.

Katie Brown
Danica Smith
Stacy Wiegers
Brenda Wright

Holistic Nutrition Therapy Interns at People House

It is sometimes hard to know which foods actually contribute to your health. Are supplements right for you? Are the supplements you’re taking actually doing any good? Are you eating enough of the right fats? What is the difference between good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates?

Let us help take the guesswork out of what it might mean to truly eat right for you, your lifestyle and your health.

People House is sponsoring a new Holistic Nutrition Therapy Intern Program staffed by Master Nutrition Therapy candidates from the Nutrition Therapy Institute, supervised by Naturopathic Doctor, Sarah Cook.

Though our interns cannot diagnose, treat or prescribe for a specific condition, an evaluation with one of them can be a step toward integrating holistic nutrition into your life.

Jaye Alynn BS, CPT, NTP, MNT-c
Sola DiDomenico NTP, MNT-c
Regina Fasano RN, MNT
Máiréad Kerr NTP, MNT-c
Patty Moore NTP, MNT-c
Amy Bonfiglio

Practitioners

Carole Adams

Carole works with individuals, couples and groups to integrate mental, physical, emotional and spiritual characteristics. She loves teaching the Facilitator Training courses, has over 10 years' experience as a facilitator and trainer, and is a community minister and graduate of Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy. As a facilitator, Carole is essentially a "listener." She creates a safe container or arena for you to do your sensitive and delicate personal work, and becomes a sacred witness and observer of your process, whether verbal or non-verbal. She interacts with you in non-invasive ways, without bias or prejudice, and most often without giving advice or opinion. Any clarity or understanding that may emerge in your process comes from you accessing your inner wisdom and essence or core being. Her style encourages you to be in the present moment, yet honors your story and background. She never forces or persuades you to go beyond your personal boundary of safety and well-being.

Contact: 303-274-0458, carole_adams@msn.com, www.facilitator-training.com.

Chardin Berso , MA

Chardin has an MA in Psychology from Sonoma State University and a B.A. from CSU Chico, with a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies and an emphasis in Eastern Religions. He has practiced Somatics since 1979, and has studied Chinese Medicine, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Applied Kinesiology, Postural Integration, Rolfing, Polarity Therapy, Cranio-Sacral and Visceral Manipulation, Mayan Organ Manipulation, Chi Ni San (an organ Manipulation style from Chinese Medicine), and Yoga, since 1974. He has been teaching for 13 years. A student of human anatomy since childhood, Chardin studied nursing and was a Physicians Assistant in the Navy.

Contact: 720-849-6996; chardin.be@msn.com

Linda Baird, MA

Linda offers a somatic approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the integration of the mind with body-centered awareness and offers a compassionate approach to psychotherapy, encouraging clients explore how limiting beliefs and trauma are held in the body, often below the level of conscious awareness. She works with depression, chronic illness, childhood trauma, PTSD, and women's empowerment. Linda brings a strong spiritual foundation to her practice that honors each individual as a divine expression. Linda holds a Master's from Regis University in Denver , is a Certified Hakomi Therapist (where the therapist and client work together to create a safe healing environment where change can happen organically through the encouragement of self-study and non-violence) and a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner.

Susan Bickel, MA

Sue believes lasting healing is possible because we are spiritual beings having a human experience, and that we have everything we need inside of us to heal because of our connection to the Divine. She treats clients who are experiencing problems around trauma, PTSD, relationships, anxiety, guilt, self-confidence, self-esteem, and religious abuse. Her methods include EMDR, PSYCH-K, and Energetic Healing. She was trained in Counseling Psychology and Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica .

Katie Brown , MNM, CHT

Health is our natural state; ill-health is a “gift” – a wake up call that we need to make dietary or lifestyle changes. Healing is very personal and its meaning is profound. As a Certified Herbal Therapist, a member of the American Herbalist Guild, and a Certified Chinese Face, Tongue and Nail Analyst, I would be honored to be your guide as you take control of your life and develop radiant health. If you are motivated and ready to begin then give me a call or email me and let's get started!

Stephanie Chapman, MA

I would like to invite you on a journey of self exploration through L.I.F.E. Learn It From Equines (L.I.F.E) is a program created to assist couples, teens, families, and individuals to a greater sense of purpose and happiness by interacting with horses. Horses are the perfect co-therapist as they thrive on love, honesty, and compassion. I would be honored to share how horses can inspire you to become more empowered, set better boundaries, and have clearer communication. Sessions held at PH or with horses are held on a private 120 acres in Agate. 720-234-3336 www.learnitfromequines.com

Brian Cooper, MS, MA, CPT

Brian helps individuals and couples through typical life struggles with the use of counseling skills plus physical exercise, relaxation training, cognitive/behavioral techniques and the Enneagram. Brian invites you to collaborate with him to determine your direction. He works with individuals, couples and is especially good with young people and teens. With his unique combination of training in counseling and sport psychology, he offers people a safe place to explore experiences and concerns in order to successfully deal with issues of mind and body. Brian specializes in general anxiety, weight loss, physical rehabilitation, general trauma and sport performance.

Kim Graves, MS, CRC, GCDF

We are all impacted by life events, both big and small, that can leave us emotionally overwhelmed. By allowing our mind to process these events, we can alleviate the emotional impact that has hindered your sense of peace and well-being. I provide a safe and accepting environment that encourages healing and movement towards a more meaningful life. I am trained in EMDR and work with adults and adolescents in the areas of grief, trauma, life transition and career exploration. Having been a military spouse for 20 years, I offer a deeper understanding of the culture and issues faced by active duty members/veterans and their families. I also bring experience working with people with brain injury. Sliding fee scale available.

Sara J. Haas, MA, CHt.

Transpersonal Psychotherapist. No matter the circumstance, I believe that healing is always possible!! Trauma and emotion are stored in the body. In order for healing to occur, we must work with the body as well as the mind. Using an experiential and body-centered approach to psychotherapy, I draw from Gestalt, EMDR, psychodynamics and hypnotherapy. Working together, we can explore limiting beliefs and unhealthy patterns. Through awareness of these thoughts, coupled with experiencing the wisdom of the body, healing happens! I received my master's degree from Naropa University and am certified as a hypnotherapist. I specialize in trauma, sexual abuse issues and PTSD. Free consultation. Offices in Wheat Ridge and at PH.

Jodi Hardesty, MA

A journey within can be both frightening and enlightening. This journey can give the answers that we so often look for outside of ourselves. Each question is different and each experience inward is unique. Being alone on this journey can make it more challenging and overwhelming then it needs to be. As a counselor who continually makes my own journey within I invite you to allow me to share with you this experience. Allow yourself to have a mirror, a listener, a supporter, and a guide to help you through the process of self discovery. The journey can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Adults, couples, children and families are welcome. Play therapy is also utilized.

Rev. Nancy R. Harris, MSS

My holistic and spiritual approach for Individual and Couples based on Energy Therapy will transform your life and relationship(s) by releasing and re-programming your limiting beliefs. Highly sensitive and intuitive people will learn how to listen to and trust their intuition and use their “gifts”. I combine my natural empathic and intuitive gifts with 18 years experience in Energy Therapy, Certification in NLP, Psych-K, NET, EFT plus a Bachelor Degree in sociology/psychology, a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Science and 35 years of study in Holistic and Spiritual methodologies. I am the creator of Qeer Technique™ (Quick and Easy Emotional Release™) and author of Take Two Cookies and Call me in the Morning, a story of how to connect in a discounted world. Medical Insurance accepted.

Terri Kirwan, MA

I teach very practical skills that help you achieve and maintain emotional balance in your life. This ability to come back to a state of calm and centeredness is the key to better health, increased happiness, healthy and fulfilling relationships and permanent freedom from addictions (over/under-eating, drinking, smoking, rescuing others...). I provide individual counseling, coaching and 12 week Solution Groups to help you achieve these goals. I also specialize in helping people release stored trauma from their nervous system, as well as provide parents with the skills to raise emotionally healthy, happy & intelligent children.

Lonna Lucas, MA

Participating in therapy is an investment in yourself. It is an active and creative collaboration between client and therapist. I strive to create a supportive and safe environment where clients can feel encouraged to work towards growth and healing. I draw from different theoretical approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client. My clients say they feel understood, inspired, and hopeful when working with me. Call for a free consultation.

Dee Marcotte, MS, MA, LPC

Dee is known for giving people specific and practical tools to help change their lives. Besides counseling people and families with "everyday" problems, Dee specializes in counseling individuals (adults and children) and couples whose backgrounds include trauma, domestic violence and physical/sexual abuse.

Dee has been a student and teacher of the Enneagram for the past 14 years. In counseling and consulting she has found the Enneagram to be a useful and effective tool for implementing change using it with clients, as well as with companies.

Additionally, Dee has been studying and employing the Relational Recovery Model (Terrence Real) in working with couples and families

She offers on-site corporate training and team building for companies and specializes in personal coaching and negotiation skills for women managers.

Rosa Mazone

Rosa is an acclaimed speaker, consultant and educator of Self-Esteem since 1975. Personal integrity and the integrity of her work have earned her an impeccable reputation and a legacy of longevity. She brings an interdisciplinary background founded on human potential research, psychology and a myriad of spiritual traditions. Rosa is powerful and proficient in accompanying individuals and groups as they commit to self-realization. She has an exceptional capability for creating vibrant, interactive, and successful learning experiences.

Jana McSwain, MS

Jana integrates psychotherapy and Jin shin Jyutsu (Japanese acupressure) to help balance mind, body and spirit. She believes that every individual has the innate wisdom to work through life’s challenges and discover true inner peace. Jana creates a safe environment for you to explore your innermost issues with warmth, humor, insight, and depth. She invites you on a journey of self exploration that will heal your heart, illuminate your consciousness and help you to fully experience your alignment with the divine. In addition to her training as a psychotherapist, Jana also completed the Contemplative End of Life Care graduate program at Naropa. This specialized training and her personal experience of loss have given her an understanding and wisdom which she brings to her work with the bereaved. She enjoys working with women, men, individuals, couples, and adolescents. Jana holds a Masters degree in counseling, is a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, and is trained as a certified addiction counselor. Whatever you have experienced in life so far, know that the best is yet to come!

Karen Mehringer, MA

As a Life Transformation Coach, Karen facilitates your process as you go to the next level with your personal and spiritual growth and move towards living a more purposeful life...a life of your deepest dreams and desires. She offers a unique approach to sessions by combining her training and experience as a psychotherapist with life coaching and energy transformation techniques. The benefits of sessions include increased clarity and vitality; feeling empowered to take risks; and, living a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Private Sessions are available in Denver at People House, in Parker or by telephone. Call today for a Free 20-minute phone consultation.

Rev. Lori Ohlson, MA, LPC

Lori is a psychotherapist and non-sectarian minister with 26 years of experience in transformational psychology and spiritual development. Whatever your issues, Lori is committed to providing a safe place to open your heart. She believes strongly in the paradox: no one can do it for you and you can't do it alone. All people encounter struggles with life. The human journey is full of problems and disappointments, and when we are out of balance, stuck in faulty core beliefs or when we lack the tools and education to flourish, it can seem hopeless to live a fulfilling, happy life. But given supportive conditions, one of which is the assistance of a helping professional, we can be" self-correcting", allowing the wisdom within ourselves to emerge. Her specialties include: addictions, self-esteem, relationships, group work, Enneagram, and spiritual counseling.

Lori also serves PH as Executive Director and Director of the Affordable Counseling Program.

Bernie Prior

English born and currently residing in New Zealand, Bernie Prioris widely recognized as a true spiritual visionary and seer of evolutionary consciousness in man, woman and humanity. He travels extensively speaking to audiences with penetrating clarity and passion about the true purpose behind existence and evolving humanityfrom the belief in separation to the understanding of Oneness. Bernie is unique in that in his realizations he has experienced the Void as the Divine Feminine. Through this realization he is able to shine a light of understanding not only of absolute truth, but also the expression of that as pure love in existence, through the relationship of man and woman. He offers his wisdom and knowledge to grow as love in truth and how relationships serve your spiritual growth within and beyond existence.

Edward Robb

I am a counseling clinical hypnotherapist, certified by 1 international and 3 national organizations. Using hypnosis and/or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), together we work with your sub-conscious mind and emotions to affect lasting change in your life. Hypnosis is a deeply-relaxed state; you are not asleep or in a coma, and you are always in control. Master your weight, overcome smoking, be free of fears and phobias, release the emotion of abuse at the cellular level, learn self-hypnosis, and much more.

Jeanne Robertson, MA, Professional Facilitator

Jeanne has an MA in counseling psychology. She works with individuals, couples, women’s groups, and is a co-leader of Facilitator Training with Carole Adams and John Pechacek. In over 25 yrs. of experience, she has discovered that what yields the best results is focusing on personal responsibility, individual power and extreme self care. She is pleased to return to People House as a practitioner where she began her journey of consciousness and healing many years ago.

Deb Roffe, CPCC

“Reach Your Summit and Beyond” As a Certified Life Coach and founder of Summit Life Coaching, Deb brings a wealth of experience to her role as a life coach, not only through her insightful intuition but also as a nurse, an artist, independent business owner, mother of three, and outdoor enthusiast. Deb has a natural gift to communicate with people, and her creativity and caring for her clients have helped many to not only create and believe their vision, but to manifest their professional and personal goals. Private coaching sessions, group training sessions and holds vision board workshops and groups.

Carol S. Ruddick, MA, EdS, LPC

Carol is a psychotherapist with specialization in trauma/PTSD, grief, depression and anxiety resolution, as well as relationships, marriage and family. With a practice that has extended from Albania, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Israel, Belarus, Botswana and across the US, her qualifications employ EMDR, Theophostic, Dream Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to provide a pathway out of destructive patterns of behavior and into a place of stability and wholeness. Carol's broad experience includes adults, teens and children, with in-depth play-therapy techniques for children. Insurance and sliding scale accepted.

Jo Sherrill, MA

I offer a positive supportive approach for resolving the issues that get in the way of living the life you want. Together we create a safe place for you to speak your unspoken feelings, thoughts, hurts, hopes and dreams. I listen compassionately, and we take the time for you to listen to yourself and connect with your deep inner wisdom. Specialties include: support for living with illness, weight/body image, addictions, co-dependency and ADD. Jo is bilingual in English/Spanish and welcomes Spanish speaking clients. Estoy ofreciendo terapia en espanol.

Wendy Satsky, M.Ed.

Peace is in this present moment and art can get you here! HeARTworks is Wendy's vision for personal and planetary peace, one stroke at a time, by helping others experience awareness, joy, and a connection to spirit through the practice of visual arts. She believes that art is a powerful force anyone can access for creativity, self-expression, and healing. Offering her 25-years as an artist and educator, Wendy can assist you to build new confidence, honor your natural creative abilities, value the art of play and exploration, and learn new methods and techniques of craftsmanship in a comfortable, non-threatening setting. She specializes in individual instruction and group workshops for all artistic abilities.

In this regard she says " I am very excited to become part of the People House family. The first time I entered this place, it felt like home. Immediately, I sensed the positive and loving energy of this wonderful organization's history, mission, and vision devoted to helping people find their personal power. I look forward to making a contribution to the Denver community through my love of art."

Kenneth Zeigler, MA

Specializing in existential phenomenological narrative therapy. Are you already the person you want to be? You can experience that person by exploring your awareness, opening the space around you for growth, not "I ought to do this or that," but the organic flowering that occurs when you open yourself to the present actuality. Ken, who was trained at the UCD Counseling Psychology program, uses the emotional connection between client and therapist to explore the meaning of your personal sojourn. You are the author of your life story.

Marlene Zweig

Marlene is a certified Sensory Awareness instructor and has extensive experience in leading groups and seminars in personal growth and development. She currently leads courses in Sensory Awareness at People House.

Paul Zweig

Paul is a counselor, a facilitator and a devotee of both Sensory Awareness and Agni Yoga. After practicing medicine as a physician for 30 years, he retired to devote full time to these disciplines. He has training in Jungian psychology, NLP, Facilitator Training and Carl Roger's Person Centered Approach. He is a certified Sensory Awareness Instructor. He loves to be working with people in groups.

Professional Practitioners at People House

Whose Responsibility Is It?

List of Practitioners

People House Ministers

Counseling Interns at People House

Herbal Therapy Interns at People House

Holistic Nutrition Therapy Interns at People House

Practitioners

Carole Adams

Chardin Berso , MA

Linda Baird, MA

Susan Bickel, MA

Katie Brown , MNM, CHT

Stephanie Chapman, MA

Brian Cooper, MS, MA, CPT

Kim Graves, MS, CRC, GCDF

Sara J. Haas, MA, CHt.

Jodi Hardesty, MA

Rev. Nancy R. Harris, MSS

Terri Kirwan, MA

Lonna Lucas, MA

Dee Marcotte, MS, MA, LPC

Rosa Mazone

Jana McSwain, MS

Karen Mehringer, MA

Rev. Lori Ohlson, MA, LPC

Bernie Prior

Edward Robb

Jeanne Robertson, MA, Professional Facilitator

Deb Roffe, CPCC

Carol S. Ruddick, MA, EdS, LPC

Jo Sherrill, MA

Wendy Satsky, M.Ed.

Kenneth Zeigler, MA

Marlene Zweig

Paul Zweig

Ministers

Rev. Lori Ohlson MA, LPC

Rev. Sinda Jordan

Rev. Sam Staubach (wedding specialist)

Rev. Sami Gamble (wedding specialist)

Counseling Interns at People House

Christine Allison

Dan Joseph Cavicchio

Dianne Foss

Susan Hyatt

Tia Johnson

Clara Paynter

Lisa Schmidt

Nutrition Therapy and Herbal Therpay Interns at People House

Jaye Alynn BS, CPT, NTP, MNT-c

Sola DiDomenico NTP, MNT-c

Regina Fasano RN, MNT

Máiréad Kerr NTP, MNT-c

Patty Moore NTP, MNT-c

Amy Bonfiglio

Katie Brown

Danica Smith

Stacy Wiegers

Brenda Wright

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