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Counseling and Education Center - CEC

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Counseling and Education Center - CEC

For over 40 years, the CEC has provided deep-rooted healing in a space that feels like home.

We believe real change happens through consistent, long-term relationships. Staﬀed by a diverse community of dedicated, caring professionals, CEC enriches our community by providing professional, aﬀordable counseling services to families and individuals in need.” We believe that counseling should not only be accessible, but equitable and are unique in our model of providing consistent, trauma-info

rmed services without eligibility criteria or session caps, regardless of insurance or income. Please visit www.CECWeCare.org to learn more about CEC or call 970-243-9539.

06/03/2026

Dinner plans on June 11? We have got a good one for you.

MOD Pizza is raising some dough for CEC! On June 11, MOD will donate 25% of your bill to the Counseling & Education Center when you dine in, order online, or order through the app using the code MODGIVES25.

📅 June 11, 2026
📍 MOD Pizza · 1201 Wellington Ave, Suite 101, Grand Junction
🏠 Ordering in store? Just mention CEC at checkout.
💻 Ordering online or in the app? Use code: MODGIVES25

That means you get pizza and you support accessible mental health care right here in the Grand Valley!

06/01/2026

Meet TJ.

TJ is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Certified Addiction Counselor with more than a decade of experience helping people move toward stability, recovery, and real personal growth. He has been doing this work since 2012, primarily in residential treatment and outpatient settings, walking alongside people navigating substance use and everything that comes with it.

TJ works from the belief that every person's story is unique and that healing requires support built around you, not a one-size-fits-all model. He focuses on practical skill-building and client empowerment, helping people develop the tools they need to move through life with resilience and confidence.

TJ completed his internship right here at CEC, and we are thrilled to welcome him back as a clinician.

Learn more about TJ here: https://www.cecwecare.org/therapists/t-j-gallegos/

05/28/2026

We had the best time last night at the Roice-Hurst Humane Society Pet Talks Lecture Series! 🐾 Thank you to Roice-Hurst Humane Society for having us share a little about the connection between our pets and our emotional wellbeing. 💙

05/27/2026

Our monthly Pet Talks Lecture Series continues this evening with a talk from Kristine Ducote & Karla Kitzman of the Counseling and Education Center - CEC about pets and emotional wellbeing!

Pet Talks is a monthly community lecture series designed to explore timely and impactful topics in animal welfare. Lectures are held at Carlson Vineyards Downtown Tasting Room, 545 Main Street, every third Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. All talks are free and open to the public.

RSVP: rhhumanesociety.org/pettalks

05/26/2026

CEC is growing. We are thrilled to welcome Mark Martin to our team.

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than a decade of experience serving youth, adults, couples, and families. He completed his MSW in 2015 and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Social Work, with a focus on deepening clinical practice and strengthening the systems that support community wellbeing.

Mark works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, drawing on cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. He brings a calm, steady presence to his work and a genuine commitment to helping clients build emotional regulation and lasting self-trust.

Mark also supervises and mentors developing clinicians, and he brings that same investment to growing the next generation of therapists in our community. At CEC, we believe that when clinicians feel supported, the whole community benefits. Mark lives that belief.

We are proud to be expanding our capacity to serve the Grand Valley with clinicians of his caliber. If you or someone you know is looking for counseling support, reach out at https://www.cecwecare.org/contact-us/ .

05/20/2026

Is your teen sleeping less, pulling away, or just... off lately? It might not just be "teenager stuff."

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in teens, and it doesn't always look the way you'd expect. Sometimes it shows up as irritability, dropping grades, or spending more time on screens.

CEC therapist Hailey Langer, MA, LPCC, wrote a guide to help Grand Valley parents know what to look for, how to start the conversation, and when it might be time to bring in some extra support. Hailey specializes in working with kids, teens, and young adults. 👇

https://www.cecwecare.org/understanding-anxiety-in-teens/

💬 Learn more about CEC here → https://www.cecwecare.org/about-us/

05/13/2026

Not all impact is loud.

Sometimes it looks like consistency.

Sometimes it looks like being there when it matters most.

For 45 years, CEC has shown up day after day.

Learn more about our ongoing work at cecwecare.org.

05/11/2026

There’s still time to vote for us on Target Circle’s list of featured nonprofits. Hurry and vote before 06/30 so we can
serve our community better. Here’s how:
Step 1: Choose ‘My Target’ in the Target app or ‘Account’ on Target.com
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us
Step 4: Vote for CEC!

05/07/2026

Board Spotlight: Ryan Biggs, Board Member

The Counseling and Education Center is guided by a dedicated board of directors who bring lived experience and a deep commitment to community wellbeing. This month, we are highlighting our newest Board Member, Ryan Biggs.

"I first learned about CEC at a Board Connect event and was immediately interested. After doing more research i realized how much i aligned with the non-profits vision and values. This community is what I value the most and want to give back as much as it has given me. CEC's strong value in the community and its mission in providing professional and affordable services is amazing to watch first hand. I am excited to be apart of CEC's pursuit of a healthier community."

05/06/2026

🎉 We are so proud to announce that Kristine Ducote has officially become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)!

Kristine has been an incredible part of our team for nearly three years, starting with her internship and growing into the dedicated, compassionate counselor she is today. As a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a background as a Certified Peer Specialist and Crime Victim Advocate, she brings a wealth of experience and heart to every client she serves.

This is a huge milestone, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate her. Congratulations, Kristine! 🥳💙

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2708 Patterson Road
Grand Junction, CO
81506

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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+19702439539

Website

http://www.cecwecare.org/

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