Our Team

Robert J. Johnson, SAP, MAC, LAC

Executive Director/Therapist/Owner

Robert J. Johnson has been with A New Outlook, providing counseling services in Colorado since 2010. He received his Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family & Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. He is a Substance Abuse Professional, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. His experience includes private practice, residential inpatient, intensive residential treatment, outpatient, sober living, and therapeutic communities. Robert focuses his practice on therapy and counseling and has been assisting patients for over 19 years. Robert was born in Iowa and has lived in Colorado since 1976. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends on the multitude of golf courses around. He is also a diehard fan of all local Colorado sports teams.

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Richard Wallis, PhD, PMHNP, APRN-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Richard is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience in several psychiatric settings. He completed his psychiatric training at the University of Kentucky and his Ph.D. at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He has advanced training in psychopharmacology, has attended over 24 psychiatry conferences, and has presented several posters and spoken at several national psychiatry conferences.

TMS Coordinator

Debra has used her passion for helping people battling their depression as the TMS Coordinator. Debra has made her home here in Denver for over 50 years and has found her home at Colorado TMS here in Littleton. She is a recent graduate of NeuroStar University in Charlotte, NC.

Sarah Zubrin, MA, LAC

Clinical Director

Sarah is a Licensed Addictions Counselor with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in early recovery skills, is trained in dialectical behavioral therapy, and has extensive experience with family systems, co-occurring disorders, and healing from trauma. She brings a wealth of personal experience and professional training into the therapeutic environment and is well-versed in issues specific to substance use, gender identity, and sexuality. Her approach to therapy is like everything else in life: together we are better than alone.

As a Colorado native, you can find her, outside of work, rock climbing, hiking, skiing, camping, and spending time with her dogs and family. Sarah has been working in the mental health field for over a decade and has extensive experience in the co-occurring field. Her passion for recovery is both a personal and professional journey that drives her work with newly recovering individuals.

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Jim Weiss, CAS

Therapist

I have been working with individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction for over 13 years. As a Certified Addiction Specialist, I am keenly aware of and clearly understand the nature of addiction and the journey of recovery that one goes through. I carry a strong background and extensive training in Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Inner Child work, as well as other best-suited therapeutic modalities.

I have held various positions in therapeutic treatment, including Program Director of Intensive Residential Care with Intensive Outpatient and Sober Living components. My experience also includes work in Medication-Assisted Treatment as well as individual and family counseling. My knowledge base and experience have led me to practice a recovery process that embraces the good in each person.

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Ann P. Johnson, M.ED, LAC

Therapist

I am a Colorado native and a nine-year veteran. I earned my BA in Psychology from MSU and my MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University. I am passionate about supporting individuals,

I counsel patients who experience alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental or behavioral problems. I provide treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. Many counselors incorporate the principles of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

I educate clients on how to cope with stress and life’s issues in ways that help them recover. I also help patients improve their personal relationships and find ways to discuss their addiction or other problems with family and friends. I have been practicing for over 30 years, as an in-network provider with Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, and Cigna.

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Danielle Zeck, LCSW

Therapist

I graduated from the University of Denver with a Master’s in Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Colorado in Denver.

My experience includes residential counseling, case management, psychiatric stabilization through care navigation and counseling, research, program management, jail-based restoration to competency, and school social work within the populations of special and general education.

I specialize in a variety of therapies, all practiced through a person-centered and trauma-informed lens. These modalities include Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

I am certified nationally as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the state of Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Julia Nichols, MA, SWC-C

Therapist

I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver with a Trauma and Mental Health focus and my BA in Psychology from the University of Memphis. I am certified nationally as a Clinical Social Work Candidate (SWC-C) by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), with a goal of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through supervision and clinical work.

I have experience caring for those in an inpatient mental health hospital, working with men in a jail-based setting, assisting those in the Denver area with food access, and in other mental health and community-based agencies. These positions have shaped my individualized, trauma-informed approach that draws from mindfulness and somatic-based interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, and other best-suited modalities.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, watching live music, doing yoga, and picking up various interesting hobbies. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Marissa Tabak, MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful and research-backed approach for processing trauma. She brings warmth, insight, and authenticity to her work with clients navigating challenges such as addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, learning struggles, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also has a particular passion for working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Marissa’s work is strongly rooted in mindfulness and meditation practices, which she integrates to help clients build awareness, presence, and emotional resilience.

With a holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, Marissa helps clients clarify what matters most, reconnect with their strengths, and build lives that feel more grounded, empowered, and fulfilling. Her work is rooted in deep respect for each client’s unique path, and her goal is always to create a space—whether virtual or in person—where people feel seen, supported, and capable of meaningful growth.

Marissa earned her degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has called Colorado home for the past 16 years. Outside of her work as a therapist, she finds joy in the mountains—hiking, skiing (both downhill and cross-country), and soaking up the outdoors with loved ones. She’s an explorer at heart and is always up for a new adventure, whether that’s on a trail, in a conversation, or at one of Colorado’s many hot springs. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Cameron Gage, MA, LPC-C

IOP Therapist/Therapist

Sara Gillett, MFT-C, CAS

IOP Therapist/Therapist