Westminster Counselors
Our counselors specialize in working with couples, families, adults, teens, and children living in the Westminster and Arvada, Colorado area.
About the Practice
Road to Growth Counseling originally opened its doors in Arvada over 20 years ago. In that time, we have expanded from a single therapist to a practice with 6 counselors and 2 locations to better serve the Denver metro area. In our collaboration with schools, medical practices, community agencies and the very valued referrals from our clients we have proudly helped thousands of people heal and grow into their best selves.
Road to Growth Counseling Values
Our Mission
To identify barriers to growth, resolve past struggles and focus on strategies to improve wellness, life skills, coping strategies, and interpersonal relationships.
Our Vision
Helping people of all ages live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
Our Values
Compassion – help through a focused understanding of others’ emotional states.
Trust – create a safe and caring environment.
Education – offer new skills and innovative services to complement traditional counseling techniques through ongoing research and training.
Collaboration – assist people in harnessing their strengths to overcome patterns of emotional issues and personal struggles to reach their full potential.
Diversity – respect the needs of all our clients.
Meet Our Counselors
At Road to Growth, our team of counselors come from a variety of backgrounds and training that provide a unique understanding and expertise for your counseling needs. The right therapist will help you move seamlessly through the therapy process.
Specialty Areas:
- Trauma Counseling
- Anxiety Counseling
- EMDR
- Brainspotting
- Hypnotherapy
- Peak Performance Coaching
- Healing from Co-Dependence
- Recovering from Broken Relationships
- Body Image
- LGBTQ+ Counseling
- Children and Teen Services
- Couples
- Depression
- Parenting
- Family Counseling
- Divorce
- Grief & Loss
Stephanie Camins - Clinical Director - MA, LPC
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #3338
- EMDR Level 2 Certification
- Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Brainspotting Clinician
- Divorce and Child Custody Mediation Certificate
- Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology – University of Northern Colorado
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – University of Colorado Boulder
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families for 20 years in a variety of mental health and educational settings with a focus on increasing personal strengths and fostering healthy relationships. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and anxiety, along with depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, interpersonal struggles and work and career issues.
In working with clients I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, client-centered and systems modalities, tailoring treatment to the specific needs of each individual. Therapy is a collaborative effort in which the client and therapist work jointly to identify barriers to growth, resolve past traumas, and focus on strategies to improve wellness. My approach to counseling is warm, collaborative, supportive, and direct. My belief is that every person has the ability to heal, change and grow. A strong therapeutic relationship encourages trust and allows the client and therapist to work equally in a team approach on difficult issues. As part of this process, I work to create tools and coping skills to fit the needs of each unique person using a variety of techniques.
Gina Henschen - MA, LPCC
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – The University of Colorado Denver
- DBT Skills, IFS, and Crisis Counseling Training
- EMDR Trained Therapist
- Bachelor of Science, Journalism – Ohio University
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish – Ohio University
I work from a person-centered, collaborative, and holistic perspective, offering a non-judgmental space for clients to explore all parts of themselves. I view therapy as a joint effort and firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to promote change.
I believe that we are all born on this planet as whole and worthy human beings. I also believe that our various lived experiences — including trauma in all its forms — can have a big impact on our beliefs about ourselves and the ways we show up in the world. As a therapist, my goal is to help you tap back into your truest, most authentic self and uncover barriers that may be preventing you from living your most joyful life.
I specialize in working with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues such as self-harm, substance use, and disordered eating. Prior to joining Road to Growth, I worked across several levels of care in mental and behavioral health including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient.
Doing this work is a true privilege, and I am here to sit with you in pain, joy, and everything in between. I honor and welcome all identities into my practice and offer a safe, affirmative space for clients to receive support. I hope that I can hold space for you as we navigate the ups and downs of life — together.
Emma Johnson - MA, MFTC, CAS
- Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate
- Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy – Regis University
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology – University of Colorado
- Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)
The moment I knew I was interested in pursuing a career in therapy was when I visited a medium-level security correctional facility and was given the opportunity to immerse myself in the illustrative stories of six inmates and the reasoning for their incarceration. Upon my return home, my family noted an evident change in my presence observing an increase in my empathy and motivation to help people such as those I had spent the day with. Hearing the tragic history detailed by these men led to an awareness around the patterns and impact one’s family of origin may have on our lives and experiences. These realizations paired with my education are what ultimately led to my interest in a collective approach to therapy.
As a Marriage and Family therapist, my focus is on treating the whole system opposed to only part of the unit. My education and experiences have focused on populations including couples, families, and individuals. The areas that I specialize in are substance use, eating disorders, marital distress, mental health diagnoses, behavioral health diagnoses, and trauma.
I am a certified addiction specialist (CAS) and have been working in the substance use field for over three years in residential settings with both adolescent and adult populations. I have also worked with eating disorders and coexisting mental and behavioral health issues in partial hospitalization programs for a collective two and a half years. My understanding of substance use, eating disorders, and mental and behavioral health disorders for a variety of ages has made trauma a central focus of my work.
Asking for help is immensely challenging, it requires extensive vulnerability and risk-taking. Trusting a stranger with your story takes tremendous courage as it is oftentimes frightening and uncomfortable. Whether you are asking initial questions, scheduling an appointment, or attending your sessions you will be greeted with empathy and support for whatever it is you are facing. Taking the first step is not easy, and I want to assure you that regardless of where you are in your journey, you are not alone. It is my goal to create an environment in which client(s) feel comfortable being vulnerable and furthermore, want to heal.
McKenna Downing - MFT Intern
- Master of Arts (In-Progress), Marriage and Family Therapy – Regis University
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Western Washington University
- Counseling Children and Adolescents Play Therapy Certificate (In Progress) – Regis University
I fell in love with the field of Marriage and Family Therapy as soon as I was introduced to it in an undergraduate class. Systems theory is a beautiful approach that considers the complicated lives and relationships that each of us lives. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I worked at a non-profit for three years as a personal care aide and in the case management of individuals with developmental disabilities. The populations I served ranged from 12 to 76 year olds that were diagnosed with various developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. This experience changed my life and perspective. I left this with the understanding that no behavior or reaction occurs within a vacuum. I saw firsthand how important social support networks, personal agency, and resources are. I believe that strong and healthy connections with others are critical to creating growth and effective, lasting change, no matter your background.
As a graduate student, I have had the opportunity to be exposed to play therapy. Play therapy is a proven model that can increase connection and empower children and families to grow. As a pre-licensed therapist, I plan to use play therapeutic techniques alongside the solution-focused model’s strength-based approach. These approaches will allow me to walk beside children, couples, and individuals as they move forward towards a more connected and brighter future.
Everyone deserves to live a happy and healthy life regardless of who they are or where they come from. Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we get stuck. That stuck feeling can get in the way of people living their most authentic lives. You can expect me to provide a warm, nonjudgmental, safe environment where we can collaborate towards creating concrete solutions for change.
Carli Wall - MFT Intern
- Master of Arts (In-Progress), Marriage and Family Therapy – Regis University
- Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Minor in Communications
- Gottman Level 1 Certified
The first steps in moving forward in life may involve a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and your desires and goals.My therapeutic style is a warm, safe space free of judgment and full of curiosity. Whether you are new to therapy or an armchair psychologist, I will help you build your own tool kit to navigate your challenges and goals.After establishing trust, together we will explore your challenges through awareness of their impact on the relationships that mean the most to you. I feel confident working with me will bring a new perspective, sense of understanding, and tools to use in your journey forward.I am currently enrolled in Regis University’s Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions pursuing a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am completing my final degree requirement as an intern at Road to Growth Counseling in Westminster, CO. I always tailor my approach to my clients’ needs, integrating progressive theories in my practice such as: Gottman (level one certified), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Satir’s Human Growth Model, Somatic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems model.Therapy is a way to honor your own experiences, love yourself and invest in your relationships with others. When you engage in therapy, you improve yourself and the ones you love the most.
Cassie Finegan - MFT Intern
- Master of Arts (In-Progress), Marriage and Family Therapy – Regis University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Minnesota
Stephany Gonzalez - MFT Intern
- Master of Arts (In-Progress), Marriage and Family Therapy – Regis University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Metro State University Denver
Counseling Children and Adolescents Play Therapy Certificate (In Progress) – Regis University
The moment I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist was during my first psychology course in high school. This course sparked my interest in counseling, specifically with couples and families. A core value of mine is how important relationships are with the world, our families, and ourselves. Learning about the developmental stages inspired me to focus on the importance of relationships. Relationships are fundamental to a child’s upbringing, not just to children but at all stages of life, starting with childhood, leading to adolescence, and through adulthood.
Through play therapy, I have discovered I am passionate about working with children. My focus is to help all clients but especially children and adolescents by providing a safe space to feel safe, heard, and empowered. During my time as a pre-licensed therapist, my goal has been to strengthen my work with children and adolescents and to help them communicate through their primary language, which is play.
As humans, I believe we all have a natural desire to want to connect, grow, and improve. Although asking for help is no easy feat, therapy allows individuals the opportunity to grow and improve. As a member of a minority, I have seen first-hand that it is not a cultural norm for everyone to seek help. I acknowledge that it is extremely brave to seek help. Humans are all uniquely beautiful. The differences and challenges you face make your stories worth listening to. No two people come from the same path in life. Your experience is uniquely yours. The journey we call life often comes with obstacles, some greater than others. Regardless of the obstacles or challenges, you may be facing, it would be my honor to have you as a client and get to learn about your life story!
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