The Colorado Counseling Association (CCA) is an active state branch of the American Counseling Association and is currently positioned as one of the country's leading professional membership organizations in the field of mental health.
The Colorado Counseling Association exists today because of the wonderful volunteers who have made meaningful contributions over the past twenty years. Additionally, universities such as the University of Northern Colorado, Regis University, and Colorado Christian University have lent significant student and faculty support at various points in the CCA's history.
In the more recent history, the CCA was inspired by past presidents:
- Michelle Stevens, MA, LPC, JD- 2011-2012
- Dr. Dale Piper, PsyD, LPC- 2012-2013
- Dr. Linda Osterlund, PhD, LMFT- 2013-2014
- Sean Boyd, MA, LPC - 2014-2015
- Marc Coulter, MA, LPC - 2015-2016
- Jamie Davila, MA, LPC - 2016-2017
- Dr. Julaine Field, Ph.D., LPC, NCC - 2017-2018
- Dr. Ryan M. Burkhart, EdD, LPC - 2018-2019
- Dr. Rebecca Taylor, PhD, LPC - 2019-2020
- Dr. Gregory Elliott, PhD., LPC - 2020-2021
- Tonya Kron, LPC - 2022-2024
Current President:
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Dr. Vasti Holstun, PhD., LPC - 2024-2025
The CCA is currently supported by the Executive Director, who serves at the pleasure of the Governing Council:
- Dr. Ryan M. Burkhart, EdD, LPC - Executive Director