Eric Butters is dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He graduated from the University of Colorado College of Nursing with a Master of Science degree. He has expanded his understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness by completing a Certificate of Graduate Study from the University of South Carolina in Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing. He is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Eric has over 20 years of nursing experience with an extensive background in both behavioral and physical health. Eric places emphasis on guiding patients through their individual health concerns, utilizing education, counseling, and patient-centered treatments. Eric is a member of the American Nurses Association, the Colorado Nurses Association, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Jessica Stephen Premo graduated from the University of San Diego with a Masters in Marital and Family Therapy before completing her Doctorate of Philosophy at Virginia Tech. Her special interests in trauma, addiction, and integrated care lead to a fellowship at St. Mary’s in conjunction with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and an advanced specialization in Medical Family Therapy.
Ms. Stephen Premo works on a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant researching and training health professionals on screening, brief, intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT). She is a national presenter on this and other research. She currently acts as the Behavioral Health Coordinator of St. Mary’s Integrated Addiction Medicine Clinic. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, trained in EMDR. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) and is an AAMFT approved supervisor.