There is a growing need for mental health services in our community. We believe bringing Mental Wellness & Addiction Recovery services to Lyons can be a game-changer for many.

Growing mental wellness in Lyons and the surrounding communities will have a positive ripple effect: Individuals become more secure. Families become stronger. Children experience greater safety and stability. Friendships grow in healthy ways. People find greater success in their jobs. Finances stabilize. Communities change for the better. This is LEAF's vision.​

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Two Therapy Groups are offered. Please email or call Cherie at 720-295-9227 to reserve a spot!
  • Monday evenings from 6:00pm-8:45pm, September 16 to December 16
  • Thursday mornings from 10:00am to 12:45pm, September 19 to December 19
The group meetings will be educational in nature with topics to include: enhancing relationship building skills, asserting personal needs in positive ways, strengthening emotional intelligence and emotion regulation, learning mindfulness practices, and developing distress tolerance/conflict resolution skills.

We encourage EVERYONE who is interested in these services to attend a group! Individual therapy is also available.

Please email our therapist or give her a call at 720-295-9227 with questions or to sign up!
This game changing, this life-changing program, requires our community's commitment and support. 

Meet our Therapist

Cherie Maureaux hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, but her Lyons roots grow deep. While working as a police detective in Chicago, she purchased a small property in Lyons and has been spending time in our community for over 25 years. She moved to Lyons full-time in 2018 and started volunteering at LEAF in 2019. 

She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Addictions Counseling. She says, "Mental wellness is not only for times of crisis, but is also about growth and creating a meaningful life worth living. Therapy and education can offer a significant outlet for guidance, goal setting, and navigating life transitions." Cherie is thrilled to help create a dynamic, healthy, and fun environment for development and learning in Lyons. Email Cherie with questions or to learn more.
Cherie Maureaux