Our administrators and therapists are chosen for the quality of their education and experience, their genuine concern for people, and their commitment to professional excellence. All of our therapists are licensed, or are pursuing licensure in the state of Colorado. Each therapist specializes in at least one focused area of mental health care. The diversity of their specialties allows them to work as a team to match each client with the most appropriate therapist.

Meet Our Staff

Nancy L. Warton, MA

Nancy has over twenty years experience working both as a counselor and as a manager. She has a BS degree in Health Care Management from Metropolitan State College and a MA degree in counseling from Denver Seminary.

With her extensive experience, Nancy brings to our practice an enthusiasm for meeting the needs of our clients and the community. As the Administrative Director of the Jefferson County Youth Alcohol Intervention Program (YAIP), Nancy is responsible for scheduling classes, maintaining records and acts as the liaison between the courts, police departments and the counseling center. Nancy also serves as Secretary-Treasure of the Board of Directors of the Adolescent Counseling, Education and Therapy Program.

As a Case Manager, Nancy is able to assess the needs of a client and coordinate resources to meet those needs. Her experience in supporting and encouraging those who are challenged by a persistent mental illness has been essential in aiding clients in making positive and productive changes.

Nancy's experience also includes work in crisis intervention, communication issues, and cognitive restructuring. She has facilitated Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefings, Depression Seminars, and Life Skills Workshops for the community.

A grandmother of nine, Nancy utilizes her talent and skills singing in choirs and designing costume jewelry.

Luis Dominguez-Paris, MSC, CACIII

Luis received his Bachelor's Degree in History from Fort Lewis College. However, his interest in the drug and alcohol counseling and passion to help young adults inspired him to pursue an Addiction Counselor Level III Certification and a Master of School Counseling Degree from the University of Phoenix. Luis's broad range of experience in working with youth includes over seven years working as an addiction counselor for the University of Colorado Mental Heath Services and currently is employed as a Mental Health Professional for Littleton Public Schools.

At the Counseling Center of Golden, Luis has been actively involved in the development and delivery of the Jefferson County Youth Alcohol Intervention Program (YAIP) for seven years. His primary focus in the program is facilitating session I and III which meet on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 pm. His concern for youth is apparent and is a vital part of the success he has with the students in the youth alcohol/marijuana intervention program.

Perry graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master of Business Administration Degree. While pursuing his Bachelor's degree, he worked with The Larimer County Probation Department, Boys' and Girls' Club, Larimer County Partners Program and at a residential treatment center.

Perry is currently working at the Department of Human Services where he is responsible for the management of services to the Child Welfare Population. Before his current position with the department of human Services, he was employed by El Paso County as a Caseworker III in the Adolescent Intake Unit.

At the Counseling Center of Golden, Perry facilitates the Saturday 4 hour education course on the dangers of use and abuse of alcohol and drugs in the Youth Alcohol Intervention Program (YAIP). As the instructor of this class, he makes an earnest effort to engage each student in discussions about personal choice and process of positive change. His extensive experience working with the adolescent population not only allows him to excel in this position, but make him one of the students favorite counselors at the counseling center.