Our Leadership Team
Paul Bretz
Chief Executive Officer
303.639.5240 ext. 100 | 303.524.2612
Paul A. Bretz, D.Min., LCSW, MHSA, is passionate about high quality, cost effective, spiritually integrated behavioral healthcare. Dr. Bretz began service at Centus Counseling, Consulting & Education on March 1, 2017. He is also engaged part-time as a Behavioral Health Surveyor for The Joint Commission whose mission is to continuously improve healthcare. Dr. Bretz did direct clinical practice for 20 years and has also served as a Director at a Behavioral Health Innovation Center, a Chief Compliance Officer, and for 9 years in executive leadership and consulting roles with the Samaritan Institute.
His professional experience also includes a range of clinical and leadership roles in healthcare, community mental health centers, church-based counseling centers and congregations in Illinois, Indiana, and Colorado. He is a graduate of Wheaton College, McCormick Theological Seminary, The University of Chicago: School of Social Service Administration, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and Regis University.
Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a member of the National Association of Social Workers Academy of Certified Social Workers, an ordained Minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and Workshop Presenter.
Sherine Bowen
Director of Administrative Services
303-639-5240 ext. 101
Sherine Bowen joined the Centus Counseling staff in April 2019 as the Director of Administrative Services. As of 2026, she has 23 years of experience in administrative and billing roles within healthcare organizations. Sherine earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University in December 2018. She has begun her studies at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. This is the next step toward achieving her dream of a career in Clinical Social Work. She lives with her husband, their three kids, and six cats. In her free time, she loves to be with her family, reading self-help and personal development books, paint, listen to music, completing massive puzzles, breed Munchkin kittens, and playing games of many kinds. Sherine believes in striving to “always do her best!”
Kim Godell
MS, LPC
Director of Medicaid Services
Kim Godell MS, LPC received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Texas in Austin and her Masters in Counseling at The University of Houston. She has been in the mental health field for 16 years and has been a clinician with Centus Counseling since 2012. Her specialties include mood disorders, adoption, and trauma with a certification in EMDR. Kim is well versed in the Medicaid realm and has extensive knowledge with billing and coding in regards to the Uniform Service Coding Manual. As Medicaid coordinator, Kim maintains relationships with various Regional Accountable Entities in and around the Denver metro area and receives all Medicaid related referrals and communication.
Danielle Lewark
MHA
Compliance Officer
303-639-5240 ext. 101
Danielle Lewark has been working in the health and behavioral health field for over 20 years. Danielle completed her bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and then her master’s degree in Healthcare Operations.
Danielle started her career as a United States Navy Corpsman at 17 where she found a passion for healthcare and behavioral health. She has worked in various roles in both fields including Case Manager, Director, Clinical Quality Consultant, Operations Manager, HIPAA and Compliance and Compliance Officer.
Danielle lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and 5 children, and plethora of animals. Danielle loves to read and write and spends her free time with her family.
Georgia Angelo
MSW, LCSW
Clinical Director of School Based Services
Georgia Angelo, MSW, LCSW has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years and as a clinician with Centus Counseling since 2017. In 2018, she joined the Susan School Counseling: A Centus Program and has served as a clinician at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside Elementary.
Georgia received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Colorado in Political Science, and her Master of Social Work degree from The University of Denver. Georgia is a certified Synergetic Play Therapist; has extensive training in Child-Centered Play Therapy; and is trained in EMDR, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Georgia also has experience in teaching graduate level social work at Metropolitan State University and provides clinical supervision for candidate level clinicians in the Centus Residency Program.
Krystle Valdez
Financial Controller
I received my accounting degree from Regis University in Denver. I worked in the construction industry for 16 years, and truly enjoyed being apart of building the community spaces I worked and lived in. Outside of my professional life I enjoy keeping myself busy with family and various activities or new hobbies like gardening, camping, archery, baking, traveling, and volunteering in my community.
Kristina Lopez
MSW, LCSW
Clinical Director of Residency Program
Kris Lopez, MSW, LCSW has been working in the mental health field for 15 years and as a clinician with Centus Counseling since 2022. She has worked in the Susan School Counseling: A Centus Program, serving PreK – 12th grade, and as an outpatient clinician serving adolescents and adults.
Kris received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University San Marcos in CA and her Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University in Boston, MA. She has a background in working with families navigating the Child Welfare System and families/persons living with addiction and recovery. Kris has worked abroad supporting small communities in integrating grassroots mental health initiatives, as well as building and running national youth camps supporting healthy lifestyle, leadership, and advocacy.
Suzanne Ramirez
MSW, LCSW
Clinical Director of Outpatient Program
Suzanne Ramírez, MSW, LCSW entered the mental health field as a career change in 2021 and first became involved with Centus through their Residency Program when it was first getting started, gaining the necessary clinical experience to obtain licensure by serving clients through the Susan School Program and the Outpatient program, working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Prior to becoming the Clinical Director of the Outpatient Program, Suzanne has also held the roles of Residency Program Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator of Outpatient Program.
Suzanne received their Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University, CA with a double major in history and anthropology with a focus on religions, spiritual beliefs, and practices from various cultures. They received their Master of Social Work degree from University of Denver, CO, focusing on mental health and trauma. Before becoming involved in the mental health field, they supported corporate executives who travelled globally by coordinating travel logistics and providing cultural sensitivity training to prepare them for the communities they visited. They have a background working with families experiencing homelessness, providing case management and housing navigation. They have also worked in a transformational shelter community that focused on supporting women and transgender folks experiencing homelessness providing mental health support and access to resources.
Jen Hinderliter
MPA
Director of Development
Jen Hinderliter brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community engagement experience to her role as Director of Development at Centus. Throughout her career, she has led fundraising initiatives, cultivated partnerships with foundations, businesses, and community organizations, and helped mission-driven organizations build the resources and relationships needed to grow their impact. Jen is especially passionate about connecting people with causes they care about and creating strong, sustainable organizations that make a meaningful difference in their communities.