In early 2008, Nancy expanded her office environment to be able to more fully meet the needs of families and children.

She has enlisted the help of James Dumesnil as the lead therapist for Families By Design.

James is also available for phone consultations.  His hourly rate is $95.  Call James directly at (970) 984-2222 or e-mail him with a quick question or to set a time for a consultation.

If you don't yet know James from one of our Camp experiences, we've included a few short paragraphs on his background.

James H. Dumesnil MS, LPCMHC, CCFC

Mr. Dumesnil currently serves as the president of the California Mental Health Counselor’s Association. He is the past president of the National Association of Forensic Counselor’s of California. He has served on the board of directors of the Center for Attachment Therapy, Training and Education for the last decade.

Since completing graduate school in Applied Developmental Psychology over two decades ago, James Dumesnil has successfully intervened with birth, adoptive and foster families. He was the founder and program director of a community response program, which interfaced law enforcement, juvenile probation, mental health and social services. It established an emergency response team, utilizing therapeutic respite care to provide emergency placements, triage, assessment, crisis stabilization and reunification services.

Additionally, Mr. Dumesnil has worked extensively providing forensic assessments and interventions to parents and adolescents referred for allegations of child abuse and physical, sexual and domestic violence. He has published research in the areas of Restorative Justice and Token Economies applied to new juvenile justice systems, and in the area of Facilitating Family and Group Therapy dynamics. Finally, he currently serves as the lead therapist for Families by Design, and is building a permanent family camp in Arizona.