Jessica Santangelo
Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
I have been practicing as a licensed mental health clinician in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. I have a BA in Fine Arts and Elementary Education from Virginia Wesleyan College, a MA in Community Counseling from Adams State University, and two years of PhD studies in Jungian Psychology from Saybrook University. Additionally, I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have completed extensive studies in Synergistic Play Therapy. I believe people are influenced by a variety of forces, and I approach therapy from a biopsychosocialspiritual model of treatment. This approach considers many different aspects of each person's life, and the most effective, researched ways of addressing issues in those different areas. I like traveling, exploring new places, concerts, being outdoors, animals, and thrifting.
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Insurance I Accept:
Aetna, BCBS, CHP+, Cigna, Kaiser, Medicaid, UMR, and United
How I Work:
​After many years of treating people in a clinical setting, I have learned that there are a myriad of experiences and situations that shape who we are as individuals - mind, body and spirit. It is my intent to learn about these experiences and perceptions to try to understand what is underlying emotions and behaviors, and co-create goals and a treatment plan that meet each individual's needs. I enjoy learning about each client and what makes them unique, and partnering with that person to achieve their best outcomes.
Issues I Treat:
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Mood Disorders
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Relationship Issues
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Family Issues
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Addictive Disorders
Populations I Serve:
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Couples
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Older teens
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Adults
Professional Background:
Education:
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Master of Arts Degree in Community Counseling - Adams State College
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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education/Fine Arts - Virginia Wesleyan College
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Two years of PhD study
Trainings:
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Licensed Addictions Counselor
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State Approved Supervisor
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Licensed Spiritual Counselor
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EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization)
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Level II Certified Yoga Teacher-200 RYT
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Provisional Educator License
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Nationally Board Certified Counselor
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Certified to teach Driving with Care
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Certified Addictions Counselor Educator
Previous Employment:
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Co-occurring Therapist: Crossroads Turning Points Circle Program
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Therapist/owner: Meridian Professional Counseling
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Co-occurring Therapist: Crossroads Turning Points
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Instructor: Odyssey Training Center
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Therapist: Associates for Psychotherapy
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Therapist: Children's Ark
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Instructor: Pueblo Community College
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Addictions Treatment Program Coordinator: El Pueblo Adolescent Treatment Community
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Individual Counselor: San Luis Valley Mental Health Center
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Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator: San Luis Valley Mental Health Center
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Emergency Services/Intake Clinician: San Luis Valley Mental Health Center
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Residential Treatment Counselor: Youthtrack Inc.
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Adjunct Professor: Adams State College