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Transforming Lives Through Compassionate, Integrated Care

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, integrated care that promotes mental, physical, and emotional well-being and to create a safe and empowering environment where individuals can access the support they need to thrive. Through dignity, respect, and culturally responsive care, we help individuals restore hope and reach lasting recovery.

Mental Health and Psychiatric Care Provider

OUR FOUNDER'S STORY

Gateway to Success was founded by Karen Morgenthaler, LCSW, LAC, DVCS, a passionate advocate for integrated care and trauma-informed healing. With more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health services, Karen created Gateway as a place where people can access multiple levels of care in one supportive, community-centered setting.

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She holds a Master of Social Work from Newman University and a Bachelor’s in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology from Colorado State University–Pueblo. Karen is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed addiction counselor, and a DVOMB-approved clinical supervisor. In addition to leading Gateway, she serves on state-level committees, including the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) board and the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB), where she has chaired the Application Review Committee since 2018.​ 

 

Her vision remains clear: to reduce recidivism, increase safety, and improve lives through accessible, person-centered care. Today, her mission lives on in every client we serve and every step forward we help them take.

WHO WE ARE

At Gateway to Success, we are more than a clinic—we are a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to helping individuals and families build healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a community-based behavioral health and integrated care provider, we believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

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Whether you're seeking support for mental health, substance use recovery, or physical wellness, we offer a safe, inclusive space where healing can begin.

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE CARE

At Gateway to Success, our team is the foundation of the care we provide. We are a diverse group of professionals—clinicians, case managers, medical providers, and support staff—united by a shared commitment to helping individuals and families thrive.​ Each team member brings unique skills, experiences, and a deep sense of compassion to the work we do. Together, we deliver personalized, trauma-informed care grounded in respect, collaboration, and a belief in every person's potential to grow and heal.

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Karen Morgenthaler

CEO/Founder/Treatment Provider

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Lisa Cordova

Registered

Nurse

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Katherine Barnard

MS

Clinician

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Anessa Hornback

Treatment Victim Advocate

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​Michael Sanchez

Clinician

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Katie DeRossett

Medical

Director

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Linda Ferguson

Registered

Nurse

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​Jeromy Santos

Behavioral Health

Assistant 1

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Breanna Dominguez,

Behavioral Health

Assistant 1

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Robert Garcia

Assistant Office Administrator

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Jelina Gutierrez-Gonzales

Case Manager

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​Joann Brock

Certified Addictions Specialist

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Tyleen Vasquez

Domestic Violence Full Operating Provider

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Yamely Ortiz

Lead Case Manager-ORP Educator

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Gavin Woodson

Behavioral Health

Assistant 1

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Alexis Marquez

Behavioral Health

Assistant 1

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Tina Montour

CAS

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