Staff / Leadership

With over 20 years of experience in the counseling industry, I received my education and certification from the Center of Community Excellence and Social Justice. I have worked extensively with clients battling opioid addiction, providing medical assistance, treatment, and counseling services.

In addition to addiction recovery, I have facilitated DUI education classes and therapy groups, supported developmentally delayed populations and at-risk juveniles, and served as an addiction counselor leading psycho-education groups and individual therapy sessions.

What I enjoy most about being a Certified Addiction Specialist is the opportunity to provide tools and skills that help individuals change their lives for the better.

Amy Welker has been providing treatment services for individuals dealing with addiction and/or mental illness since 2004. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Criminology from Emporia State University and later completed a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.

Amy holds multiple licenses and certifications, including:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Colorado & Kansas
• Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
• Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC)
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) – Colorado
• Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) – Kansas

Her clinical leadership is backed by two decades of experience and a deep commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma and addiction recovery—guiding them toward healing, resilience, and long-term growth.

I provide comprehensive therapeutic services through evidence-based practices tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. My person-centered approach fosters a safe and supportive environment, empowering clients to rebuild their lives and strengthen their emotional well-being.

Reaching out or asking for help is hard—and incredibly brave. I work with adults and couples to help them find healthy perceptions of themselves and improve their relationships so they can feel peaceful, whole, valued, and safe.

I understand that no single approach works for everyone. That’s why I tailor my methods based on each client’s individual needs, always focused on their personal path to healing.

Paul Collop has been working as a substance use counselor and mental health provider in both Colorado and Washington State since 2015. He completed his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2024 and has since continued to support individuals through mental health and substance use counseling services.

Paul believes that no single therapeutic method fits every individual, as every human being is uniquely different. He tailors his approach to meet the specific needs of each client, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based practices.

His techniques include (but are not limited to):

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Emotional Freedom Tapping Techniques (EFTT), Brainspotting (BSP), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Paul’s diverse therapeutic toolkit allows him to offer flexible, personalized care rooted in both compassion and clinical expertise.

Audrey Velez is a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a strong focus on mental health and substance use recovery. Her commitment to this work stems from firsthand experiences witnessing the impact of substance use disorders on individuals, children, and family systems. These experiences continue to fuel her passion for creating safe, supportive spaces where healing and growth can take place.

Audrey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fresno State in 2019 and went on to complete her Master of Social Work at the University of Denver in 2023. She integrates evidence-based practices with a person-centered approach, meeting clients where they are while supporting lasting change.

Originally from Clovis, California, Audrey now calls Colorado home with her husband, daughter, and stepson. She enjoys traveling, pilates, hiking, attending concerts, and watching NFL football in her free time.