Veronica Chulata-Castinado MA, LPC

Owner/Therapist

Asking for support can be difficult and intimidating. It’s important to find the right fit between client and therapist. I create a therapeutic environment that is client directed and immediately focuses on the goals that you want to achieve. My agenda is YOUR agenda, and we will move at the pace you desire! I believe everyone’s life is just that… their life and no one else’s. While we often cannot control the cards we are dealt, we can learn to determine and control how we react to them and what decisions we make with them. One of my main goals as a therapist is an intense desire to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where growth, authenticity, and exploration are safe and desirable.

My personal life experiences, education, and career opportunities have provided me with a myriad of perspectives. For more that 10 years, I have conducted therapy for all ages and demographics, with extensive work with adolescents and their families. I also enjoy working with couples and families in conflict, as well as grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, and parenting concerns. Emotional and Mental Health encompass all of my being, as I believe healthy relationships require emotional maturity and mutual respect.  

I grew up in a very small town in Eastern Nebraska, as the youngest of three, and later a blended family and the youngest of eight.   I spent most of my childhood outside (with my Siamese cats), riding the school bus, reading books, or coloring.  Eventually I got involved in athletics, had a part-time job at Dairy Queen, and spent an exorbitant amount of time with my friends or studying (because I was weird and liked to study.... a lot).  I attended Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska and from there, earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees.  I am now a licensed counselor in the state of Colorado, having moved here in 2015 as I married my husband, John.  Together, John and I have a blended family of 7 children, a son-in-law and two beautiful grandchildren. I am ridiculous and still like to study a lot, play board games, spend countless hours in conversations with my friends, and get out into nature. 

My personal Christian faith influences my life choices and perspectives.  If you desire to integrate this aspect into your therapy sessions, that is always an option.  If you do not, rest assured that I and Sanitas Journey are respectful of all ways of life and would love to join you on YOUR journey.

Renee Greenwood, BA

Behavioral Health Intern

Renee is a counseling intern completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Before pursuing counseling, she worked as a special education teacher, where she developed a deep appreciation for each person's unique strengths, needs, and learning styles. This experience continues to inform her counseling approach, grounded in compassion, healthy attachment, and the belief that every person possesses inherent dignity and worth. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and discover the resilience and hope that can emerge through difficult seasons. Drawing from person-centered, narrative, and skills-based approaches, Renee seeks to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward healing and growth.

Outside of counseling, Renee loves spending time with her large, busy family, enjoying the beauty of Colorado, and tending to her backyard chickens. As a mother, she has experienced the many joys, challenges, and changes that come with raising a family, including the recent milestone of having two sons serving in the military. These experiences have shaped her own story and deepened her appreciation for the meaning found in life’s everyday moments, unexpected transitions, and the unique stories that make each of us who we are.

Areas of Clinical Focus

• Parenting and family relationships

• Attachment and relationship patterns

• Pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum support

• Anxiety and depression

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions and adjustment

• Adolescent and teen counseling

• Emotional regulation and coping skills

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills

• Stress management and resilience

• Personal growth and self-understanding

Session Rates:

60-minute Session: $120

To book an appointment with Renee, contact: 

renee.greenwood@sanitasjourney.com

Kyla Erman

Office Manager