Our Team
Meet our dedicated team of DBT and CBT therapists at Front Range Treatment Center.
Dr. Jenell Effinger
Front Range Treatment Center is overseen by Jenell Effinger, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist licensed in Colorado and Washington. She is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified DBT Clinician.™
Dr. Effinger specializes in treating issues of impulse control, self-injury, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and intense moods. She also works with individuals with psychotic experiences.
Dr. Effinger teaches DBT skills courses and works with individual therapy clients who are seventeen years old and above.
Tanner Oliver, LCSW
Tanner Oliver, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Colorado. Tanner is FRTC’s general manager, and he supervises our skilled team of licensed social workers and clinical social work candidates.
Tanner oversees FRTC’s Couples DBT Program, and he has a special interest in anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related issues.
Tanner provides couples therapy and works with individual adult clients.
Alexandra Bourgeois, LPCC
Alexandra Bourgeois is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado.
She is passionate about working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm, and PTSD. Alexandra believes that therapy is a collaborative journey where clients are empowered to explore their strengths and work toward meaningful change.
She leads Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills groups and offers individual therapy for both teenagers and adults.
Emily Warner, LPCC
Emily Warner is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Colorado, passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges. With a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach, she creates a safe space for clients to explore new perspectives and strategies for personal growth.
Specializing in supporting individuals aged 13 and older, Emily works with those facing overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and substance use challenges.
Emily leads Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills classes and provides tailored individual therapy to help clients build resilience and achieve meaningful change.
Sarah Gordis, LCSW
Sarah Gordis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado and California.
She is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for individuals, couples, and families coping with emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal behaviors, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, and substance use.
Sarah takes a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach to therapy with teens and adults, helping clients better understand their emotions, build effective coping strategies, and make practical changes that improve their daily lives.