Bruce D. Rumsey, Ph.D., L.P.C., M.A.C. - Clinical Director, Therapist/Trainer

Joe Fojut, M.A., LPC, N.C.C. - Coach/Therapist/Trainer

Philippe Marquis, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C. - Coach/Therapist/Trainer

Kerry Mahoney, MSW, LCSW, CAC III - Therapist/Trainer

Reggie Moore, M.A. - Therapist/Trainer

Tracy Senstock, Ph.D., L.P.C - Therapist/Trainer

Nora Sullivan, M.A., L.P.C. - Therapist/Trainer

Bruce D. Rumsey, Ph.D., L.P.C., M.A.C.

Recognizing the ultimate power of the human spirit and our innate ability to create change through meaningful relationship, Dr. Bruce Rumsey founded the National Institute for Change. While his philosophy and treatment programs remain the same, he established the National Institute for Change in response to a growing need to integrate meaningful human encounter with a greater range of change management therapies and trainings.

Dr. Rumsey holds a doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado in counselor education and supervision, with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. He is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor, is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, has achieved certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and is certified as a Master Addiction Counselor.

In addition to being the president of the National Institute for Change, Dr. Rumsey also supervises adult and adolescent programs in Anger Management, Cognitive Restructuring, Couples and Family Therapy, and Domestic Violence. Additionally, Dr. Rumsey is highly-experienced and trained in Couple's issues, Conflict Resolution, Domestic Violence, Mental Health Issues, Men's Issues, Substance Abuse, and Trauma. He has provided professional trainings on the process of personal change in these areas since 1994.

Dr. Rumsey hones his training skills outside the Institute by serving as an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Internship Coordinator at the University of Northern Colorado in the graduate Community and School Counseling programs -- a position he has held since 2002. He teaches a variety of courses including master-level Theories of Counseling, Group Theories and Dynamics, Family Systems, Advanced Methods: Marriage & Family Therapy, and Contemporary Issues in Marriage & Family, and Counseling Practicum.

Prior to focusing on life-change with the National Institute for Change, Dr. Rumsey was a counselor in private practice for two years after advancing his career with Parker, Froyd & Associates since 1994. Before that, Dr. Rumsey worked extensively with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and families at the Kaw Valley Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Joe Fojut, M.A., LPC, NCC

The National Institute for Change is focused on helping its clients work through issues and challenges using proven change-management therapies and training. With an extremely educated and trained staff, the Institute strives to consistently provide Gold Standard strategies to maximize the quality of life. Joe Fojut is part of this committed staff - offering support and counseling to parents and adolescents alike. 

Mr. Fojut received his bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare-Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.  After graduation, he applied his knowledge and specialized degree to support adolescents as a residential and day treatment counselor. Mr. Fojut then later worked in the adolescent community-based services division at Savio House, which is one of the distinguished child welfare organizations that form the Rocky Mountain Children's Network.  Advancing his career and expanding his experience, he accepted a role as an adolescent intake supervisor for Arapahoe County Human Services.  With solid experience under his belt, Mr. Fojut went back to school to further his education. He enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado where he received his master’s degree in Community Counseling.

Mr. Fojut held positions at several local non-profit and publicly-funded organizations. This work experience included six  years at Savio House working and managing  its Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and Adolescent Programs.  It was in this role that Mr. Fojut supported the Youthful Offender System, Division of Youth Corrections, Human Services, SB’94, Access Behavioral Care, and Probation and Voluntary Referrals. Most recently, he spent three years working with human services supporting all aspects of the child welfare system including child protection, parenting, delinquency, truancy, dependency and neglect, petitions, and family service planning. 

Today, Mr. Fojut is a Licensed Professional Counselor – supporting the Institute with a strong educational background and over 12 years of experience. His specialty areas include adolescent treatment and family therapy.

Philippe Marquis, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C.

The National Institute for Change was established in response to a growing need to integrate meaningful human encounter with a greater range of change management approaches. To achieve its goals, the Institute employs a highly-trained staff that clearly recognizes the importance of providing Gold Standard strategies that maximize life. Philippe Marquis offers the Institute and its clients a unique perspective on personal and professional development and change strategies and how they can be integrated to positively impact behavior and results.

Early in his career, Mr. Marquis received his bachelor's degree in Human Services while working in the social sector as a property manager and on-site counselor for youth ‘aging-out’ of foster care. Mr. Marquis then enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado where he received his master's degree in Community Counseling.

Prior to joining the Institute full-time, Mr. Marquis held positions at local non-profit and publicly funded organizations, including five years managing and developing a metro-wide mental health advocacy and public education program. Most recently, while supporting the National Institute for Change in a consulting role, Mr. Marquis worked for Mile High United Way as Director of a multi-sector (private/public/non-profit) collaborative working with youth aging out of the foster care system.

Concurrently, he brought his humanitarian efforts to Exempla Lutheran, West Pines, in Wheat Ridge, CO where he worked as a clinician in acute psychiatric and substance abuse settings. In addition to his professional commitments, Mr. Marquis holds a number of positions on community coalitions and public health committees and is a 2007 fellow with the Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership (www.rihel.org).

His experience with leadership, personal development strategies and professional transition makes him a powerful ally facilitating meaningful positive change for individuals and organizations.

Mr. Marquis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience and education. He is also a member of the International Association of Coaching.  His specialty areas include peak performance, professional development, organizational issues, gender issues, addictions, stress management, anger management, and trauma.

Kerry Mahoney, MSW, LCSW, CAC III

The National Institute for Change is focused on helping its clients resolve issues and challenges using proven change-management therapies and training. With an extremely educated and experienced staff, the Institute strives to consistently provide Gold Standard strategies to maximize the quality of life. Kerry Mahoney is part of this committed staff - offering support and counseling to individuals, couples and families and those struggling with addictions.

Ms. Mahoney received her bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming - Casper. In 1988, she relocated to Colorado where she attended the University of Denver to receive her master's degree in Social Work. She began her career at Denver Area Youth Services (DAYS) where she became the Treatment Coordinator for the Substance Abuse Programs. When DAYS received the contract for the Senate Bill 94 Program in Adams County, Ms. Mahoney became the Program Manager of the PATHS Program and Coordinator of the Senate Bill 94 program for the 17th Judicial District.

After six years in this role, Ms. Mahoney got involved with Community Corrections working with adult felons in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Colorado Department of Corrections. She spent the next several years facilitating groups that addressed issues around Relapse Prevention, Anger and Aggression, Cognitive/Behavior Changes, Criminal Thinking and Substance Abuse.

Ms. Mahoney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor III, and since joining the Institute she oversees the Institute's DUI program. With her extensive background, she also facilitates women's groups, where she supports women with self esteem issues, parenting, and life skills. She has over 15 years of experience effectively helping individuals and groups accomplish positive life changes and realize life dreams.

Reggie Moore, M.A.

At The National Institute for Change, our team helps clients create positive life changes using proven management therapies and training. The Institute's team consists of highly-trained staff members who clearly understand the importance of providing Gold Standard strategies to maximize quality of life. Reginald Moore is part of this devoted staff bringing with him extensive clinical and teaching experiences that enrich his interactions with our clients and our entire staff.

On the road to becoming a counselor, Mr. Moore received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Kansas and continued his academia at Colorado Christian University where he received his master's degree in professional counseling. Currently, Mr. Moore is working on his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Northern Colorado.

Prior to joining the Institute full time, Mr. Moore dedicated seven years to Hope Communities, Inc., in Denver, Colorado. As Associate Director, Mr. Moore supervised the daily operations of a non-profit affordable housing provider, which involved accounting, board meetings, fundraising, marketing, program development, proposal writing, strategic planning, and marketing activities. For six years prior to his work with Hope Communications, Inc., Mr. Moore was an Education Manager with the National Environmental Health Association in Denver, Colorado organizing educational content for the association's annual education conference, conducting market research, content development, brochure development, speaker acquisition, continuing education credits, and conference hosting.

Along with his extensive professional work experience, Mr. Moore adds academic experience to his successful endeavors. For the last ten years, he has acted as an Affiliate Professor with Colorado Christian University, providing instruction to students in the University's Adult and Graduate Studies and Masters of Arts in Counseling programs. He has also served as a counselor in the University of Northern Colorado's Psychological Services Clinic.

With solid academic, professional, and teaching credentials, Mr. Moore is a valued member of the Institute's experienced and supportive staff. His specialty areas include men's issues, addictions, adolescent treatment, family therapy, conflict resolution, anger management, and trauma.

Tracy Senstock, Ph.D., L.P.C

At The National Institute for Change, our team helps clients create positive life changes using proven management therapies and training. The staff at the Institute is extremely experienced and completely committed to employing Gold Standard strategies to maximize quality of life. Tracy Senstock is one more member of this devoted team who boasts years of teaching and counseling experience along with a stellar education.

 Dr. Senstock began her career after receiving her bachelor's degree in supervision from Purdue University. She continued her academia at Purdue University where she earned her master’s degree and then her Ph.D. in professional counseling. In addition to serving on the faculty at the University of Northern Colorado and Argosy University, Dr. Senstock has published dozens of articles that have appeared in national mental health and therapy journals. 

For the past nine years, Dr. Senstock served as a counselor supervisor in private practice while simultaneously supervising at the Psychological Services Clinic in Greeley, Colorado.  She is currently the Chair of the Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy Programs at Argosy University.  Dr. Senstock received her certification as a Child and Family Investigator in 2007 and her certification as a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 1992.

Dr. Senstock's areas of specialization include Counselor Education, Group Theory and Counseling, Spirituality, Career Theory, Testing, and Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, and Theories of Counseling and Personality. She applies all of her extensive education and experience to work as one of the Institute's Child and Family Investigators (CFI).

In addition to her formal education and specialty areas, Dr. Senstock has extensive experience with conflict resolution, special interviewing and evaluation methods, family dynamics, child development, effective parenting, child protection, youth services casework and CFI methods. As such, Dr. Senstock employs these skills to help children in need, facilitate the Institute's CFI program and promote critically important children's advocacy efforts.
 

Nora Sullivan, M.A., L.P.C

The National Institute for Change is dedicated to providing Gold Standard strategies designed to enhance life. To achieve its goals, the Institute employs a highly-trained staff that is also committed to integrating meaningful human encounter with a greater range of change management therapies and trainings. Nora Sullivan exemplifies these values and is part of the Institute’s dedicated staff – bringing with her a passion for play therapy to stimulate change and healing in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.

Ms. Sullivan earned a Bachelors of Arts in 1996 from Amherst College with a double major in Classics and Psychology. After a few years working in the corporate legal field, she decided to pursue her true passion and attended University of Colorado's master's program in clinical psychology. Upon graduation in 2001, she was hired as a therapist at an adolescent day treatment where she worked with adolescents and their families. She was then promoted to the lead therapist of the elementary day treatment program where she further developed skills in play therapy. Enjoying working with families and wanting to advance her skills, she attended Denver Family Institute where she received advanced training and supervision in marriage and family therapy.

Ms. Sullivan is an associate member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Her more recent work includes not only working with families, but with adults with histories of trauma and substance abuse in group and individual contexts.

During the past 10 years, Ms. Sullivan has enjoyed a rich and diverse career during which she has developed a broad range of skills, which include, but are not limited to, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, solution focused therapy, and many different family therapies.

Her mission as a therapist remains simple: to respect the unique stories and struggles of individuals and families while helping them recognize, develop and use strengths to change, grow and challenge themselves in ways they may never have thought possible.

Find out more about how we are empowering life-change, one human being at a time by calling (303) 231-0090 or or via email at change@nichange.com.  All conversations will be held in the strictest of confidence.