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Our Team
Drew Pierce, LPC, Owner of Champions Counseling (Dublin Location)
My name is Andrew Pierce, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for giving back to the Colorado Springs area. I began my counseling career as a School Counselor and decided to dedicate my life to helping people achieve the life they desire. My theory for change is: "The process is more important than the product." I want to help people take control of their lives and become the best version of themselves. I treat many different areas of mental health including:
- Youth, adolescents, pre-teen
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger
- Grief and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Adults
- Self-harm
- Life transitions/Adjustments
Stephanie Bickel, LPC (Briargate Location)
My name is Stephanie Bickel, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My journey began in public education, where I spent eight years in various roles including school counseling in Colorado Springs. My passion is in supporting adults of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges.
I am committed to helping individuals with concerns such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship problems, adjustment difficulties, and more. I practice gender-fair counseling, providing a supportive, unbiased environment that considers the influence of gender roles and societal expectations on mental health. This perspective empowers clients to explore their identities, build resilience, and harness inner strengths.
My approach centers on guiding each client to develop self-advocacy skills to confidently express themselves in all aspects of life. I am dedicated to supporting individuals as they pursue personal growth, unlock new possibilities, and build a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I look forward to being a part of your journey!
Diana Phillips, LPCC (Dublin Location)
My name is Diana Phillips, and I am a Professional School Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate. I integrate a variety of therapeutic models including person-centered, solution focused, strength based and cognitive behavior therapies in addition to mindfulness practices and other techniques to help my clients navigate their unique and personal life circumstances. My therapeutic focus is on clients experiencing life transitions and/ or having difficulty managing ADHD or anxiety, navigating grief or building healthy self esteem.
I know life will offer us many experiences including times of ease and times of turbulence. I believe during many of these moments, both in the messy and the mundane, we find ourselves needing support and skills we don’t already have. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe and open hearted environment wherein clients can feel heard and valued, creating a foundation they will use to realize their strengths, build awareness and learn healthy coping skills.
I continue to be shaped and see clients shaped by Maya Angelou’s sentiment: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” One of the most powerful therapeutic moments is when a client is able to see themself in their humanity and accept themself. And it is my deep pleasure to walk alongside them and witness that with them. Please reach out if you feel my space is one that would benefit you.
Caleb Foust, Intern (Dublin Location)
My name is Caleb Foust, and I am a counselor in training. I possess a passion for walking with individuals and couples as they journey towards healing and growth. As a Level 2 Gottman Method Trained individual, currently undergoing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and holding a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, I blend evidence-based practices with deep compassion and empathy. My approach is rooted in creating a safe and trusting environment where you can explore your concerns and work towards your counseling goals.
Quinn Tiernan, LPCC (Dublin Location)
My name is Quinn Tiernan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with a background as a professional baseball player and a six-year career as a physical educator. I have a deep passion for humanity as a whole that is founded through relationships with teammates, coaches, mentors, teachers, and students. I do not judge anyone based on their problems, struggles, misfortunes, mistakes, or regrets. I am comfortable working with individuals of all ages in all circumstances. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to help others overcome struggle and promote their wellbeing. It is crucial to feel connected to someone you are seeing for therapy sessions, so please feel free to contact me and see if I am the right fit for you. If not, I am more than happy to assist you in finding the right mental health professional.
Sharon Godfrey-Garcia, LPCC (Dublin Location)
My name is Sharon Godfrey-Garcia, and I am a Licensed Professional School Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate. I have been an elementary school counselor here in Colorado Springs for 12 years and love working with kids! I can help your child with a variety of challenges: anxiety, depression, anger management, conflict resolution, grief, executive functioning challenges (ADHD), and more! I have experience working with children ages 6-18 and believe that children sometimes need an impartial “champion” on their side! I would love to be that person for your child!
LaTisha Donaldson, DEd, LPCC (Dublin Location)
My name is LaTisha (Tish) Donaldson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with Champions Counseling. I began my educational and counseling career as a teacher and school counselor. My journey led me toward serving in positions of school administration as well. Throughout my career, my passion has always been to help others. I’ve dedicated my life toward helping those in need and help individuals be the best version of themselves. I want all individuals to know they can strive to improve their lives with the help from counseling services. My theory for change is: "Strive to be a better you." I focus my services of expertise in multiple areas within the mental health profession!
Cassandra Fallon, LMFT (Telehealth)
Cassandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in providing support to couples, individuals, and families. With a deep understanding of the complexities that arise in family, relationship, and adolescent dynamics, Cassandra is committed to fostering healthier relationships and empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges.
In her work with couples, Cassandra employs a client-centered, collaborative, and strength based approach. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space for partners to explore and understand relational dynamics to enhance communication, build trust, and develop effective problem-solving strategies. Her goal is to assist clients in creating meaningful connections and fostering supportive and fulfilling partnerships.
When working with teenagers, Cassandra brings a unique blend of humor, empathy, understanding, and expertise. She is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for teenagers to navigate challenges during this time of rapid growth and self-discovery. Cassandra focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance, helping teenagers develop coping skills, and empowering them to express themselves in constructive and healthy ways.
Cassandra strives to create a therapeutic space where individuals, couples, and families can explore their concerns, build resilience, and work towards positive change. She believes this journey can have a sense of fun, making the work worthwhile and enjoyable.
Cassandra’s approach resonates with teenagers experiencing difficulty navigating social norms and the social/justice system, their parents and families, as well as first responders, military, and high conflict relationships. *She is unable to provide services for families with active custody or domestic violence cases.
Steve Terezakis, LPC (Briargate Location)
Hello! My name is Steve Terezakis, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. In my 9 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health, I have practiced crisis counseling, Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy, school counseling, and clinical counseling. I received my BS in Psychology at Florida State University and my MA in Counseling and Human Services at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. I am credentialled as a National Certified Counselor and hold my Professional School Counselor licensure.
I specialize in working with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults, treating a variety of struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, life adjustment, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and general emotional distress. My stance on effective treatment is that it is rooted in connection with a focus on the process. I genuinely love meeting my clients, discovering ways in which we can connect, and building upon this therapeutic relationship in order to help catalyze change. “Many things that seem threatening in the dark become welcoming when we shine light on them.” -Uncle Iroh
McKenzie Massey, Intern (Dublin Location)
My name is Kenzie Massey and I am a therapist intern. I have a passion to work with couples and individuals as they seek to find healing and personal growth. I also have experience as a behavioral health counselor working with those struggling with eating disorders and addictions. I enjoy working with adults, teens and children!
My goal is to create a safe space for those seeking support and that they would feel empowered as we do important work together!
Jay DeRosa, LPC (Briargate Location)
My name is Jay DeRosa and I am a professional school counselor and a licensed professional counselor in Colorado Springs with over 6 years of experience. My theory of change is "everyone has within them the ability to improve but sometimes people need a helping hand to get there." I have always enjoyed working with people and feel that relationships are very important when helping others. I am trained in areas such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), and other therapeutic models as well. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and achieve personal growth. Outside of counseling, I enjoy hiking, reading, exercising, or spending time with family. Life can be very difficult and I would love to be there to help you or your child navigate through it. My clients and I are a team and it takes both of us to see improvement. Let’s work together to help you reach your goals.
Faith Lee, Intern (Briargate Location)
My name is Faith Lee and I am a Marriage & Family Counselor in training. Choosing this modality of counseling was important to me because I believe in the insight and healing that can come from understanding one's self, environment, and system. I received a BS in Psychology from Colorado State University and am currently attending Indiana Wesleyan to receive a Masters in Marriage & Family Counseling. I have a passion for this field of work because I believe that everybody can benefit from the kind of healing and growth that is experienced in counseling. I am being trained to work with many mental health related issues including: interpersonal challenges, relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, adjustments & life transitions, grief, self-esteem difficulties, and more. I aim to meet each person with warmth & empathy in order to create a safe space for people to be able to grow into their ideal version of themselves.
Katelyn Wilcox, LPCC (Briargate Location)
My name is Katelyn Wilcox. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with a passion for supporting individuals of all ages on their journey to self-discovery and personal growth, and for guiding them through challenging times. I am committed to helping clients understand the deeper parts of themselves, build resilience, and cultivate a growth mindset. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel comfortable sharing their feelings and are supported in exploring new ways of growing and thriving. In my work, I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based methods, solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal techniques. These tools are tailored to each individual’s unique needs, empowering clients to gain self-awareness, navigate difficult moments, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
Ready to take the next step? Let’s see where it takes you.
Stephen Banta, LPC (Affiliated Counselor)
Stephen Banta, LPC (Affiliated Counselor)
I work with people who are feeling like they have nowhere else to turn. Whether it is an individual who is struggling to get through every day, or the couple who is on the brink of divorce. If you find yourself feeling like this, know that there is hope. I focus on helping people connect with themselves and with others, and through this connection we realize that just about anything is achievable. When we are healthily attached to ourselves and to others we can accomplish great things.
I am passionate about helping couples and families restore broken relationships and fully live into their potential. I am a firm believer in a warm and genuine approach to therapy, creating a therapeutic alliance that is built on trust and allowing you to fully participate in your own healing process.
My favorite part of being a therapist is seeing that moment when you recognize what it is that you need to change in your life. At this point, I am confident that you are able to identify the areas in your life that need work and are able to take firm steps towards healing. I look forward to working with you!
*Stephen is an affiliated counselor for billing purposes and is not accepting new clients through Champions Counseling.