Our Board of Directors
Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
-Mattie Stepanek
Alex Petrino, MS, LCPC, LPC
WCA President
Alex is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with extensive experience serving individuals, families, and communities across Wyoming and the Mountain West. In addition to clinical practice, Alex is a counselor educator teaching graduate-level courses for the University of Wyoming–Casper and is actively involved in statewide advocacy related to mental-health access, professional counseling standards, and education policy. Alex also provides EMDR therapy as an EMDRIA-trained clinician in training and integrates trauma-informed, person-centered approaches throughout her work.
Areas of Specialty: Perinatal mental health; LGBTQ+ affirming care; EMDR; trauma-informed counseling; anxiety and depression; chronic stress and life transitions.
Why I Serve on WCA: I serve on WCA because I believe deeply in strengthening Wyoming’s counseling profession, supporting clinicians at every stage of practice, and advocating for statewide policies that expand access to high-quality mental-health care. Our counselors are essential to the health of our communities, and WCA is a powerful vehicle for connection, leadership, and change. It is an honor to help grow a community that uplifts and empowers both counselors and the clients we serve.
Fun Fact: I will always choose a mountain trail, a good book from a local bookstore, or a round of golf—depending on the weather and the day.
Teigan Thole, MS, LPC, NCC
WCA President Elect
Teigan has worked in private practice for 10 years. She has worked with all populations and numerous mental health and substance use concerns. She is a designated clinical supervisor, as well. She previously served as WCA secretary.
Areas of Specialty: Perinatal and postpartum support, anxiety, depression, and work with victims of abuse.
Why I Serve on WCA: it connects me with other professionals and is a great opportunity to serve the community in a different capacity.
Fun Fact: Teigan is the mom of 3 busy boys and spends her free time on many sports benches. She is also getting a doctorate in counselor education and supervision.
KELLY HEINZ
WCA Secretary
Prior to graduate school I worked as a probation and parole office with the DOC. I completed my internship and practicum with Aspire Counseling and currently contract with Center for Solutions as the in-house therapist here in Gillette.
Areas of Specialty: I don’t have a set specialty yet, still exploring as I work through my PPC hours. I’ve done a lot in forensic counseling, but lately I’ve really been enjoying couples work and helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Why I Serve on WCA: I joined the board because I care about helping Wyoming get quality mental health care. I want to be part of bringing more awareness, connection, and access to care across our communities.
Fun Fact: When I'm not working, I can be found doing outdoorsy things with my family.
Jamie Leslie
WCA Treasurer
Jamie started as a PPC as a CWCC school based counselor in 2011. Took on position as a full time counselor at Three Trails EFAP in 2014 as an LPC. Accepted the Executive Director position in 2015. In 2024, I made the leap to start my private practice, Daylight Counseling LLC.
Why I Serve: Honestly I believe it is my time to contribute to WCA as a board member. I have been a paid member since 2014 and enjoyed the benefits of being a member, now it is my time to serve.
Fun Fact: Once flew a small plane (Cessna) for about 10 minutes.
Joe Mireles
WCA Graduate Student Representative
Joe is a former educator who has worked extensively with students and families across Florida, California, and Wyoming as a teacher, mentor, and administrator. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling at the University of Wyoming, building on years of experience developing in-school programs to prevent bullying, support at-risk youth, and foster positive school climates. Joe is dedicated to reducing stigma and improving access to culturally responsive mental health care for children and families in underserved communities.
Areas of Specialty: Supporting children with significant behavioral and emotional needs and advocating for systems that promote student well-being.
Why I Serve on WCA: I serve because I believe in showing up. Wyoming’s counseling community is full of heart, and our state’s needs are immense. I want to help strengthen the connections that allow us to meet those needs together.
Fun Fact: I went through a phase of leaving my friends voicemails with Michael McDonald-style renditions of classic rock and hip-hop songs.
Andrea McGrath
WCA Member-at-large
2022 Past President
Kimberly Koll
MEMBER AT LARGE
2024 WCA Co-president
Kimberly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Throughout her career, she has worked across a wide range of settings, including community mental health, school-based services, hospitals in crisis and emergency departments, hospice, and private practice. She provides individual, couples, and family counseling via telehealth, serving clients across Wyoming and multiple states.
As a military spouse, Kimberly has lived and practiced in several states, giving her a uniquely broad perspective on licensure, access to care, and the importance of professional advocacy. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from Butler University and is a National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors.
✨ Clinical focus areas:
• Grief & bereavement
• Infertility & third-party reproduction
• Trauma
• Crisis intervention & assessment
Kimberly also brings deeply personal insight to her work. After navigating infertility treatments over a decade and welcoming her own miracle IVF baby in 2021, she is especially passionate about supporting individuals and families through infertility, reproductive journeys, and grief that may accompany those experiences.
In addition to her leadership with Wyoming Counseling Association, Kimberly has served as Secretary and President, and now continues to contribute at the board level. She is also active nationally, serving on the Awards Committee with the American Counseling Association and as a Subject Matter Expert for the National Board of Certified Counselors. Her continued professional involvement includes work with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Group.
💬 Why Kimberly serves on WCA:
Advocacy, connection, and community have always been at the heart of Kimberly’s involvement. She values WCA’s role in legislative advocacy, professional visibility, and statewide connection — and has often shared how meaningful it is to belong to a professional community that truly feels like family.
Andrea is a counselor educator at Doane University in Lincoln, NE. She is also a licensed counselor in Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska. She completed her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Wyoming and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. She has experience working in residential treatment, community mental health, and private practice.
Areas of Specialty: My clinical work has focused primarily on working with adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a variety of settings
Why I Serve on WCA: I have enjoyed serving WCA in a number of roles, having previously served as the Graduate Student Representative, Secretary, President, and Past-President. I’ve enjoyed cultivating connections with clinicians across the state and helping to provide training and networking opportunities for WCA members.
Fun Fact: Outside of the counseling field, I have a passion for animal welfare and have volunteered with several animal rescue organizations.
The Wyoming Counseling Association,
a branch of the American Counseling Association
