Meet the team!
Emily Leetham
EAS Specialist
Emily joined the EAS team in the spring of 2025, after working for many years at the Health District of Northern Larimer County's Connections mental health program. Previous to pursuing her career, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU. Over the years, Emily has found her passion lies in the "behind the scenes" support for the teams of mental health professionals providing invaluable direct care to our community. Emily manages the primary operations of EAS, ensuring compliance with PSD's Mental Health and Substance Use benefit plan, working with EAS's Preferred Provider Network, and maintaining client confidentiality, which is a cornerstone of EAS.
Gaby Fuentes Georgieva
EAS Administrative Office Assistant
Gaby earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colorado State University (CSU) in May of 2024. While at CSU, Gaby worked as a Resident Assistant (RA) starting in 2022, for various halls and was an intern in 2023-24 with United in STEMM studying anxiety and its impacts on STEMM students. Born in CO and raised in a small town near Vail, Gaby has always had a passion for giving back to her community and finding ways to support in the mental health field. Gaby started with EAS in January 2026.
Renee Gilkey, PsyD, LP
EAS Manager and Counselor
Renee is a Licensed Psychologist who joined the EAS Team in January 2022 after 12 years working in university counseling centers. She served as the Associate Director and Training Director at the University of Northern Colorado Counseling Center. In this role, Renee provided clinical services to college students and faculty and staff through the University’s Employee Assistance Program, coordinated and provided trainings and clinical supervision to graduate students, and managed daily operations of the center. Renee is passionate about helping others and approaches therapy through a relational, multicultural and integrative lens, utilizing evidence-based approaches to assist clients in creating lasting change. She is an EMDR practitioner and has experience in working with relational concerns, anxiety, depression, identity-related issues, eating disorders, substance use issues, work and career-related concerns, women’s issues, grief and loss and trauma-focused work. Renee wholeheartedly seeks to connect and create collaborative working relationships with clients, meeting them where they are at, with compassion, empathy, and genuineness.
Kathy Forrest, LPC, CAS
EAS Counselor
Kathy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Specialist with over 30 years of experience providing behavioral health services in Colorado. Kathy has devoted much of her career to community mental health as a therapist, and eventually as a director. She loves working with clients from all backgrounds and has supported clients struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, substance use and depressive symptoms, as well as crisis situations. Kathy utilizes evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and other strategies that help us be our best selves in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness (Emotional, Occupational, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, and Social). Kathy's approach to counseling is one of respect, compassion, encouragement, and problem-solving in the context of a person's culture, relationships and the constant change all around us. Kathy believes that life presents all of us with challenges at times that we must navigate so we can find the joy and meaning we seek.
Corie Helms, LCSW, CAS
EAS Counselor
Corie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Her extensive background includes crisis assessment and intervention, clinical supervision for interns, adoption home studies, grief and loss, support for survivors of domestic violence, and prevention education. Corie has served in both clinical and administrative roles, including positions as Supervisor and Director, bringing a well-rounded perspective to her clients. She is passionate about working with clients from diverse backgrounds and takes a relational approach to the therapeutic process. Drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Corie tailors her work to meet each client's unique needs. Her approach creates a non-judgmental, collaborative, and empowering environment that treats the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
Kelsey Pavlidis, LCSW
EAS Counselor
Kelsey holds a master's degree in social work from Colorado State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior to joining EAS, she supported Larimer County employees through the Wellness Clinic and has a strong background in community-based services. Kelsey believes that meaningful connection is at the heart of effective care. She incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other therapeutic modalities. Her approach is grounded in a strength-based, person-centered, and holistic framework that prioritizes the unique experiences and goals of each individual. Kelsey has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and work-related stress.