Our Team

Dr. Joshua T. Goodwin – Co-Founder & CEO

Hi! I’m Josh. I’m not a therapist. I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of Operation True North. Although, I prefer to think of myself as Chief Office Minion for Cheri, Michelle, and Kat. My job is to help run the business side of Operation True North and to remove any obstacles from your path to receiving the highest level of therapy from our team. I’m a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant & Federal Law Enforcement Special Agent. If I can help in any way, please feel free to reach out to me at 720-379-3759 or at joshuagoodwin@otncolorado.com

Education

D.E.L, Doctor of Executive Leadership – 2022 University of Charleston, West Virginia

M.A., Industrial Organizational Psychology – 2015 Argosy University

B.S., Liberal Arts, Criminal Justice/Psychology – 2011 Excelsior University

A.S., Criminal Justice – 2007 Community College of the Air Force

Certification Training

Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Operations Course & Surveillance Courses – 2008 Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA), Elkridge, MD Basic Special Investigators Course – 2005 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA 2005Criminal Investigators Training Program – 2005 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA 2005

Honors and Awards

Bronze Star (2007)
Purple Heart (2004)
Meritorious Service Medal (2013/2015)
Air Force Combat Action Medal (2008)
Seven-time AFOSI Quarterly Performance Award Winner (2006/2007/2007/2009/2012/2015/2016)
AFOSI 2 Field Investigative Region Junior NCO Special Agent of the Year 2007
DOD Counter Intelligence Award 2007
AFOSI 2 FIR Junior NCO Special Agent of the Year 2012
AFOSI 12 FIS NCO Agent of the Year 2013
Commandant’s Award, NCO Academy 2014
AFOSI 12 FIS SNCO Agent of the Quarter Apr – Jun 2016
AFOSI 12 FIS SNCO of the Year 2016
AFOSI 2 FIR SNCO of the Year 2016

Affiliations

Advisory Board Member & Alumni – Motorcycle Relief Project
Alumni Member – Wounded Warrior Project
Lifetime Alumni Member – Military Order of the Purple Heart
Chamber Member – Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Adjunct Faculty Member Criminology Department – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Advisory Board Member – Colorado’s Natural Medicine Advisory Board

Cheri L. Goodwin Co-Founder & Director of Clinical Operations Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CAS, CCATP

Hi! I’m Cheri. I’m the Co-Founder and Director of Clinical Operations for Operations True North. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CAS, CCATP with over 20 years of experience. I not only have a full caseload of clients, but I also oversee the clinical compliance aspects of Operation True North. If I can help in any way, please feel free to reach out to me at 720-379-3759 or at cherigoodwin@otncolorado.com

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 22 Years
License: Colorado / LPC.0011698
School: South Dakota State University
Year Graduated: 2008

Additional Credentials

License No. and State: ACC.0006854 Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Reality Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Modality

Individuals
Couples

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

Issues

ADHD
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Military Family Issues
Military Trauma
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance Use
Women’s Issue

Katherine V Garcia Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAC, MAC

Hi! I’m Katherine, though most people call me Kat. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) with over 17 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment.

I work full-time as a Behavioral Health Specialist in a rural K–12 school district, supporting students across all age groups. In my part-time private practice, I specialize in working with Colorado’s first responder and agricultural communities. I provide trauma-informed, client-centered therapy rooted in understanding the unique stressors, cultural dynamics, and demands of these high-impact roles.

I am an approved provider for Colorado Path4EMS and have supported the EMS community since before the program’s official launch in 2019. As someone who grew up on farms and ranches, I’m also proud to partner with the Colorado Agricultural Addiction and Mental Health Program through Operation True North, bringing accessible, relevant care to rural populations.

I offer therapy to individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds, with a commitment to culturally responsive, stigma-reducing support. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real-world understanding, focused on helping clients feel empowered and seen.

If I can help in any way, please feel free to reach out to me at 720-379-3759 or at learnmore@otncolorado.com

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 16 Years
Licenses:
Licensed Addiction Counselor: ACD.0000519

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate: LPCC.0023039

Master Addiction Counselor MAC.510159

School: Western New Mexico University
Year Graduated: 2013

Additional Credentials

License No. and State: MAC.510159 National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals – Master Addiction Counselor

Client Focus

Ethnicity: Hispanic and Latino and Native American

Ages:

Elders (65+)
Adults
Teen

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Modality

Individuals
Couples
Family