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Wolfpack Counseling Center

Phone 719.549.2838

Available 24/7.

Location

Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry, Room 174

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

After-hours support

After hours, calls are forwarded to ProtoCall, a service staffed by licensed counselors.

Meet the Team

The Counseling Center team is here to support CSU Pueblo students through mental health counseling, wellness resources, consultation, and connection to care.

Each staff member brings a different background, style, and approach to supporting students. Learn more about the team below.

Brandenburg

Brandenburg, LPC, ATR

Director of Counseling Services

Pronouns: Ask me about my pronouns

Get to know me

My personal approach is humanistic, offering a supportive atmosphere, creative discovery, authenticity, and a person-centered experience. I have an interest in personal identity formation and the personas we create to help us through different periods of our lives.

Works with

Life transitions Anxiety Trauma Abuse LGBTQ+ issues Self-image Self-esteem Grief First responders Veterans

Specializations

I specialize in art therapy, including directive and studio-based approaches, to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.

Therapeutic approach informed by

My therapeutic approach is eclectic and pulls from Gestalt, Jungian, and psychodynamic theories. I also use behavioral techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Marla Lucero

Marla Lucero, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Get to know me

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in private practice and 10 years of experience in a college setting, I am dedicated to helping people navigate life challenges and learn lifelong skills to maintain well-being.

In recent years, I have embraced alternative treatments that complement traditional talk therapy and promote a more holistic approach to mental health care. My newest area of interest is increasing services to meet the needs of male students on campus.

Works with

Life challenges Well-being Holistic support Mind-body wellness Male students

Specializations

My work includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Integrative Mind Body Trauma Work, Holistic Wellness Education, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am trained in a 5-point auricular protocol with needles called Acuwellness, TAPPAS, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Brain Synchronization Therapy.

Therapeutic approach informed by

My therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that your brain and body working together can lead to profound healing and growth. The modalities I use are strength-based approaches to therapy.

Sarah Meador

Sarah Meador

Counseling Center Coordinator

Get to know me

Sarah supports the Counseling Center through coordination, student support, and connection to services.

Works with

Student support Scheduling support Connection to services Counseling Center coordination

Specializations

Counseling Center coordination and helping students connect with the appropriate next steps.

Therapeutic approach informed by

Not applicable. Sarah’s current role is listed as Counseling Center Coordinator.

Nicole Garcia

Nicole Garcia

 Licensed Professional Counselor 

Pronouns: she/her  

 

Get to know me

I enjoy helping clients build practical coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and reconnect with their sense of resilience, personal direction, and overall wellbeing.  

My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths based. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to work toward meaningful change.  

I have experience in private practice, schools, and community-based settings.   

In my free time, I can be found adventuring with family, puppy walks, working out, listening to music, or on the hunt for the next great food truck.  

Works with

Life Transitions Anxiety  Well-being 
Holistic supportMind-body wellnessWomen's Mental Health  

Specializations

My work includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I am trained in a 5-point auricular protocol with needles called Acuwellness 

Therapeutic approach informed by

My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and flexible. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused strategies, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic techniques. I tailor counseling to each client's goals, lived experiences, culture, and individual strengths. 

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The PACK Center and HSB Advising are available to assist you. Stop by or call for support. PACK: 719-549-2584, HSB: 719-549-2142, & Online: 719-549-2200.

Wolfpack Counseling Center

Phone 719.549.2838

Available 24/7.

Location

Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry, Room 174

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

After-hours support

After hours, calls are forwarded to ProtoCall, a service staffed by licensed counselors.

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