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# Behavioral Health and Wellness

Professional Mental Health Services

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.bhwgj.com/blog/)
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## Pages

- [Welcome](https://www.bhwgj.com/) - Behavioral Health and Wellness clinic was established in 1992 by owners Dr. J. Christopher and Cheryl Young. We have a staff of eighteen professional mental health providers who administer services to all age groups. Behavioral Health and Wellness is a fully integrated clinic providing services ranging from individual, family and group therapy, Psychological Testing, Biofeedback and we
- [Michael Scotto, Psychologist Fellow](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/michael-scotto-psychologist-fellow/)
- [Thomas Weir, PsyD](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/thomas-weir-psyd/)
- [Marissa D’Annibale, LPC-C](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/marissa-dannibale-lpc-c/)
- [Karin Hughes, MD](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/karin-hughes-md/)
- [Judith Shue, PMHNP](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/judith-shue-pmhnp/)
- [Abigail Blackford, LPC-C](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/abigail-blackford-lpc-c/)
- [Administrative Staff](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/admin-staff/) - Charlotte Aylsworth - Office Manager Stephanie Sampson - Psych Assistant Michelle Loy - Referral Specialist / Admin Zoey Tomlinson - Testing Tech / Receptionist Ian Silk - Receptionist Lisa Basham - Receptionist
- [Barbara Trowbridge, MFT-C](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/barbara-trowbridge-mft-c/)
- [Domenica Steele, LPC-C](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/domenica-steele-lpc-c/)
- [Isa Wright, PhD, post doctoral](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/isa-wright-phd-post-doctoral/)
- [Francis Hicks, LPC](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/francis-hicks-lpc/)
- [Rachel McCarthy, LCSW](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/rachel-mccarthy-lcsw/) - Rachel McCarthy is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Creighton University in 2011. She then went on to complete a Dual-Degree Master’s Program at the University of Nebraska Omaha, graduating with a Master of Social Work degree and a Master of
- [Roxanne Davenport, LPC](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/roxanne-davenport-lpc/) - Roxanne (Annie) Davenport is a Licensed Professional Counselor candidate. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Colorado Mesa University and received her Master of Art in Counseling from Colorado Christian University in Colorado in December 2018. She is focusing on the pediatric, adolescent and family population and utilizes CBT and Motivational interviewing and other evidenced
- [Contact](https://www.bhwgj.com/contact/) - Feel free to contact Behavioral Health and Wellness at: Behavioral Health and Wellness, PLLC 3150 North 12th St P.O. Box 10700 Grand Junction, Co 81502-5517 Phone: (970) 242-5707 Fax: (970) 242-7245 Email: Questions@bhwgj.com (or submit the form below) To Schedule an appointment with a counselor, please call our main office at (970) 242-5707 and speak with
- [Ashley Walsh, LPC](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/ashley-lpc/) - Ashley is a licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. She has experience providing crisis services and working in traditional outpatient therapy where she has worked with child, adolescent, and adult populations. Ashley obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado State University in 2013 and in 2016 she received her graduate degree in
- [Stephanie Bailey-Baughman, LPC](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/stephanie-bailey-baughman-lpc/) - Stephanie Bailey-Baughman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2010. She then went on to complete her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2016. Stephanie completed a two-year fellowship
- [J. Christopher Young, PhD](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/j-christopher-young-phd/) - J. Christopher Young, PhD- Dr. Christopher Young is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, who received his doctoral degree in 1986 from the United States International University. He obtained pre-doctoral training in Marriage & Family therapy at the USIU Psychology clinic in San Diego, CA and post doctoral training in Medical Psychology and inpatient treatment at the
- [Our Staff](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/)
- [Sandy Forrest, RN, PhD, LPC](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/sandy-forrest-rn-phd-lpc/) - Sandy Forrest, RN, PhD, LPC-Dr. Sandy Forrest, Ph.D, R.N., LPC is a registered nurse who received her Doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing in 1989 from University of Texas in Austin, TX. She has a master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Miami in Miami, FL with an emphasis in family dynamics. She received her
- [Raul DeVillegas-Decker, PsyD](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/raul-devillegas-decker-psyd/) - Raul DeVillegas-Decker, PsyD- Raul De Villegas-Decker received his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from The George Washington University in 2007 and is currently a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the states of Colorado and Virginia. He earned his Bachelors degree from The College of William & Mary in 2003. Dr. De Villegas-Decker is bilingual (Spanish) and
- [Rickelle Hicks, LMFT, CACIII](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/rickelle-hicks-lmft-caciii/) - Rickelle Hicks, LMFT, CACIII- Rickelle Hicks, M.A., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. She received her Masters degree in 2007 from Bethel Theological Seminary in San Diego, CA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Rickelle specializes in child therapy utilizing behavioral,
- [Gary Miller, LCSW](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/gary-miller-lcsw/) - Gary Miller, LCSW- Gary A, Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received his masters degree in 1985 from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he participated in a Marriage and Family therapy Specialization. In addition Gary completed a two year postgraduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy frim the Karl Menniger School
- [Kymberly Maestas, LPC, CACIII](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/kymberly-maestas-lpc-caciii/) - Kymberly Maestas, LPC, CACIII- Kymberly Maestas-Cannon is a Certified Addictions Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Masters of Arts degree in 2004, majoring in Counseling Psychology, at Adams State. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and a Minor in Human Services, from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2000.
- [Cheryl Young, LMFT](https://www.bhwgj.com/staff/cheryl-young-lmft/) - Cheryl Young, M.A., LMFT- Cheryl Young, M.A. is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, who received her Masters degree in 1984 from United States International University in San Diego, CA. She has a Bachelors degree from Colorado State University in Social Work, with an emphasis in child development. Since 1984 she has specialized in the
- [Educational Information](https://www.bhwgj.com/educational-information/) - COUNSELING AWARENESS MONTH EATING DISORDER AWARENESS MONTH CAREGIVER STRESS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER BULLYING
- [Library](https://www.bhwgj.com/library/) - We have a full range of self-help books available in our Caroline M. Hughes Memorial Library to our clients to aid in their treatment. In her memory, we strive to help others with compassion and justice. Please talk to your therapist if you are interested in checking out a book from our library.
- [BULLYING](https://www.bhwgj.com/educational-information/bullying/) - BULLYING Facts & Figures One out of four kids is bullied. 43% of students have been bullied. More than 160,000 U.S. students stay home from school each day from fear of being bullied. More than 55% of bullying situations will stop when a peer intervenes. Definition According to HB 11-1254, The Colorado Department of Education
- [SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER](https://www.bhwgj.com/educational-information/seasonal-affective-disorder/) - SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Accoring to Mental Health America, Seasonal Affective Disorder affects half a million people every year between the months of September and April. Three out of four people who suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder are women and the main age of onset is between 18 and 30 years of age. What causes this disorder?
- [CAREGIVER STRESS](https://www.bhwgj.com/educational-information/caregiver-stress/) - CAREGIVER STRESS Nearly 66 million Americans care for aging, ill, or disabled loved ones. And, 13 million caregivers are also caring for their own children. What is "caregiver stress"? It is a multidimensional response to the burden of taking care of a loved one for an extended period of time. The quality of life is
- [EATING DISORDER AWARENESS MONTH](https://www.bhwgj.com/educational-information/eating-disorder-awareness-month/) - EATING DISORDER AWARENESS MONTH February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Over 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will be diagnosed with an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many people have heard of Anorexia Nervosa, when a person restricts her eating to lose weight, and Bulimia Nervosa, when a person binges
- [COUNSELING AWARENESS MONTH](https://www.bhwgj.com/educational-information/counseling-awareness-month/) - COUNSELING AWARENESS MONTH Sponsored by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and celebrated in April of every year, the purpose of Counseling Awareness Month is to educate the public about the role of the counselor in helping individuals to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. The ACA is the largest organization of professional counselors in
- [Patient Forms](https://www.bhwgj.com/patient-forms/) - New Patient Paperwork Please print these forms, fill out entirely, and bring to the office at your first appointment. Welcome Form Medical History Release Form Hippa Account Records Request Please print these forms and fill both out completely. You may either bring them to our office in person, or fax them to us at (970)242-7245.
- [Employment](https://www.bhwgj.com/employment/) - Please contact us to learn more about employment opportunities.

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