We are a team of highly skilled and motivated individuals dedicated to supporting our clients through life’s difficulties.
Cherie Smith, MA, LPC, EMDR honors the whole person and believes change happens from understanding one’s unique life story. She advocates for the hope that change can happen, regardless of one’s history. Her personal philosophy embraces the idea that there must be an internal awareness for the necessity of change before healing and growth can occur. Cherie welcomes and honors the responsibility each client entrusts her with in aiding him or her into that awareness and through the journey of change. Cherie Smith, MA, LPC, EMDR is the Director Clinician of All Seasons Counseling, LLC. Prior to her private practice, Cherie had the opportunity to work with at-risk adolescents in 2009-2010. She was able to build solid therapeutic relationships with these young adults and was able to provide diverse techniques of therapy. Cherie understands and enjoys this age group and is familiar with the many issues our youth face today. Between 2011 and 2013, Cherie’s path transitioned into working in the prison system as a Mental Health Coordinator. She has spent numerous hours providing individual and group therapy for a multitude of issues, such as substance abuse and multilayer trauma. Her position as the Mental Health Coordinator has reaffirmed her compassion for each person’s uniqueness, including cultural background, spiritual beliefs, and world views. Cherie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 2003 from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Her faith and personal experiences then led her to the desire to help people and be an instrument for change. In May 2010, she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from the Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado. Cherie was granted her Professional Counselor Licensure in May 2012.
Carrie R. Barton is a Colorado native who has found her purpose in working with the justice-involved population for the past 10 years. Ms. Barton obtained her bachelor’s degree from Creighton University in 2012 and her master’s degree from Grand Canyon University in 2020. She is currently a Registered Psychotherapist. She served in the United States Army from 2008-2014. She specializes in community corrections and re-entry for the justice-involved population and currently serves as a program director for a Denver community corrections program. Ms. Barton has also been co-facilitating DUI group therapy with All Seasons Counseling, LLC, for the past 6 years. She believes that her continued work with individual clients has advanced her skill sets in striving for broad scale change within the mental health and criminal justice field. Ms. Barton believes that bridging the gap between the criminal justice system and mental health field is paramount in providing the appropriate services that will create long lasting change for individuals and communities. Ms. Barton primarily uses cognitive behavioral and person-centered approaches to elicit the most growth from her clients. She also uses Tuckman’s psychological Stages of Group Development to build productive and effective group dynamics. She strives to assist all of her clients in finding purpose in adversity and healthy solutions for maladaptive lifestyles and coping skills.
My name is Jackie L. Urioste. I recently retired after 25 years with the Colorado Department of Human Services, where I worked in the Behavioral Health Administration. My focus was on substance use and mental health, supporting licensed providers in these important areas. I specialized in cases involving DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired). I connected healthcare providers, DUI offenders, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and probation officers, making sure they had the latest information about DUI. My goal has always been to improve the lives of those facing these challenges, creating a better environment for both providers and clients. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, which helped me understand the criminal justice system and its effects on people dealing with substance issues. This education has allowed me to work effectively and improve outcomes for those I assist. I am a Certified Addiction Technician (CAT), which shows my knowledge and skills in addiction treatment and recovery. This certification helps me address the various needs of people struggling with substance abuse. I also completed training in Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT), a method that helps improve moral reasoning and encourages positive behavior change in people with substance use disorders. This training enhances my skills in treating individuals who are primarily offenders of substance abuse. Throughout my career, I have gained a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals receiving a DUI/DWAI. I have learned about the psychological, emotional, and social factors that influence addiction. I am committed to helping individuals as they navigate difficult situations in their lives. My passion for this work drives me to find new ways to support those seeking healing, ensuring they have the resources and guidance they need to overcome their struggles, especially with DUI and DWAI issues.
Dr. Mary Gates is a Licensed Professional Counselor, earning her Dr. Gates earned her Ph.D. In Clinical Psychology from Capella University, and her Masters in Behavioral Studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She is credentialed in Colorado and Oklahoma as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been employed in the field of counseling for over twenty years, working with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring clients. She utilizes a trauma informed and client centered approach. She is a certified cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Therapy, Moral Reconation Therapist, and Informed Family Centered therapist.
Chris is a previous business owner of a corporation in the transportation industry, along with being an operations manager and supervisor for a well-known food service company. His background also includes working with the Army Corp of Engineers, and government, on military construction projects. With his vast knowledge and experience of administration tasks, he understands the behind-the-scenes operations of a business. He joins All Seasons Counseling, LLC, to provide assistance in streamlining office admin duties so that our therapists can concentrate on our clients for their well-rounded success.
