Bruce D. Rumsey, Ph.D., L.P.C., M.A.C. - Founder, President, Therapist/Trainer

Shawn Dinkel, M.A., N.C.C - Therapist/Trainer

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

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

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

Reggie Moore, M.A. - 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.

Shawn Dinkel, M.A., 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 therapies and trainings. It was this focus that attracted Mr. Shawn Dinkel to bring his experience in life change methodologies to the staff at the Institute in 2005.

After spending his post-collegiate years in the corporate world, Mr. Dinkel embarked on a journey to more clearly understand the human mind and spirit. Leaving financial analysis, spreadsheets, and a very successful career behind, Mr. Dinkel attended the University of Northern Colorado and received his master's degree in Community Counseling in May 2005.

In addition to his formal education, Mr. Dinkel is a National Certified Counselor, and completed post-graduate training at the Savannah Family Institute where he achieved certification in the Savannah Family Institute Family Therapy Model and certification in the Parenting with Love and Limits® curriculum.

Today, Mr. Dinkel is the Director of Adolescent Services with the National Institute for Change, which includes anger management, family therapy, parenting courses for parents of adolescents, and substance abuse - gaining extensive experience in the areas of addictions, families, and adolescence through his graduate internship at the Counseling Center of Golden. At the Center, Mr. Dinkel was also an assistant instructor teaching classes in the Youth Alcohol Intervention Program. In this role, Mr. Dinkel counseled adolescents and their families. In addition to his specialty areas with families, parents and adolescents at the Institute, Mr. Dinkel also counsels individuals, couples, and groups in the context of conflict resolution, cognitive restructuring, and a broad range of mental health issues.

Although Mr. Dinkel chose to leave the corporate sector in 2001, he takes that experience with him into his counseling and therapy - using his valuable insight into human nature, rapport-building, and the transformation process to effectively help his clients resolve their own dilemmas. Additionally, his own strong work ethic and commitment can be attributed to the high-level accounting and financial responsibilities he held with Moncor, Inc., Qwest, and JD Edwards.

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 therapies and trainings. 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 therapeutic change strategies and how they can be integrated to positively impact behavior and results.

Early in his career to become a certified therapist, Mr. Marquis received his bachelor's degree in Human Services while working as an adolescent residential treatment counselor, then later as a transitional living apartment manager for Adams County Social Services - both in Denver, CO. 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 several local non-profit and publicly funded organizations, including five years managing 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 an administrator for a program 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 Case Manager and Experiential Therapist for almost five years. In addition to his professional commitment, Mr. Marquis holds a number of positions on community coalitions and public health committees.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience and education, coupled with his recent appointment as an approved provider for the Colorado Domestic Violence Offender Management Board, Mr. Marquis is a valued addition to the Institute. His specialty areas include men's issues, addictions, adolescent treatment, family therapy, anger management, domestic violence, 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.

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