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HollyM.A., LACCounselorMy role as a therapist is to offer a safe space in which you can explore life’s challenges. Utilizing an integrated approach, we can work to identify and build upon your own strengths and address current needs. Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I strive to be compassionate and culturally sensitive while helping you work toward your goals. I am interning at Breakthrough as I’m finishing up my Master’s degree in clinical counseling. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, or self-esteem challenges, I invite you into a non-judgmental space to work through your struggles.
AnthonyM.S., LAC CounselorThe psychology of humanity can be complex and navigating through our unique issues can sometimes be challenging, but I believe each of us can make any changes that we desire. My desire is to help you struggle through your current turmoil, whatever that may be. Like you, I have experienced many barriers along this ever-changing pathway of life and, I believe, have adapted for the better. Before counseling at this current private practice, my experiences have included working with people at a domestic violence shelter, providing services to families as a parent aide, working with children as a behavior coach, and as a social worker for a preschool program. Overall, these work experiences showed me that people can be in distress when making crucial changes in their lives and may need counseling services but, with the right help, they can absolutely achieve their goals. I tend to lean more towards a cognitive-behavioral approach since I believe that it takes an overall element of the mind, behavior, and emotions to make steps toward change. But I also consider each person, and their issues, to be unique so I hope that we can meet and create a tailored treatment plan that will help you best achieve your goals and be the best version of yourself that you can be. Give me a call and let’s get started on your next breakthrough.
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Mimi
M.S. (pending), BHT
Life sometimes presents us with challenges. When we identify something in our lives that we want to change, it can be hard to cope with leaving you feeling overwhelmed. I provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment while exploring what lead to your life challenges. I have over 18 years of social work experience and 3 years of working in behavioral health. In my practice I use a variety of evidenced-based approaches including motivational interviewing, solution focused, person centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with substance use, domestic violence, trauma, general mental health, and other life challenges. I gained an understanding of the hardships that come along with trauma and substance use. My goal is to help you reach your goals that brought you to therapy. I enjoy empowering individuals, like yourself, to feel heard and understood. I commend you for taking the first step in seeking help, as I can understand how this may be difficult. I also understand that change is a process, and I will meet you where you are to help you move towards improving your life.
AnnaM.A., BHT CounselorTaking the first step can be overwhelming. I am here to help make this process less stressful while helping you make progress with your mental health. I have a person centered, non-judgmental, and flexible approach to support you exactly where you are at. With nine years’ experience working in mental health, I know one size does not fit all and having a counselor that supports you, how you need, can make all the difference. With this, my approach is eclectic in using different methods, depending on what works best for you. I use methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and other humanistic and postmodern theories. I use trauma informed and culturally competent approaches to create a safe space for everyone including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I love the people I work with and believe in resilience. Most importantly, I believe in the power in connection and the ability to heal. I have an open door for individuals of all ages, couples, and families.
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Sarah OBHTCounselorI am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with a focus on promoting self-awareness and personal growth. Through the use of CBT, I help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and develop effective coping strategies. Additionally, I integrate the principles of DBT to enhance emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. My person-focused therapy approach emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance and tailoring interventions to honor each individual's unique experiences and strengths.
I believe in the resilience and capacity for growth within each person, and I am dedicated to empowering my clients to cultivate their inner strengths and lead more fulfilling lives. My mission is to support individuals in making sustainable changes, building healthier relationships, and developing the skills needed to navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience.
If you are seeking a compassionate and skilled counselor who is adept in CBT, DBT, and person-focused therapy, I invite you to take the first step toward positive change by reaching out to schedule an appointment.
QuinM.S., LAC CounselorI’m an LAC who also works part time with individuals who need Dementia care and Palliative care, which I have enjoyed for the past 7 years. Therapeutic wise, the intervention I use predominately is CBT. However, I utilize DBT, Mindfulness, SFBT, and REBT, and take on a faith-based approach in my practice. I recently received a basic certification in herbalism and received another certification as a divine spirit yoga teacher. I strive to integrate a completely spiritual and holistic aspect into my practice by incorporating different means for my clients to heal mind, body, and spirit.
The population I enjoy working with are individuals with the following challenges: stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, moderate level of depression, and grief. I also assist in treating children & adolescents. I genuinely care for people and consider myself as a listening ear for those who need someone to process with and to be their cheerleader as they’re on their healing journey. You are the expert of your life, and I’m a resource to help you help yourself achieve what you’re seeking assistance with.
My goal isn't to keep my clients in therapy long-term because that would be a disservice to you. I want for my clients to feel heard, seen, valued, respected, encouraged, and supported. I want my clients to walk away with tools to cope with different life events & stressors, and a better perspective of themselves and their lives. I know people are capable of extraordinary things when we open our hearts and have someone there for a little guidance during the journey.
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ScottM.S., BHT Counselor“We never have to be stuck in the moment of our negative experiences. You never have to be a victim to external circumstances or internal emotions. We all possess the power to control our emotions and thoughts while shaping our destiny in the healthiest manner through action.” Are you stressed out and anxious? Does it feel no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with feeling sad all the time? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.
I work with a culturally diverse group of individuals with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds including various lifestyles, experiences, and interests; specializing in the treatment of individuals (teenagers and adults) who have challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addictions.
Common goals for therapy include restoring healthy relationships, diminishing symptoms of depression and anxiety, increasing communication coping skills, healing past trauma or loss, and transforming them to productive patterns of healthier life choices, behaviors, and emotions. My goal is to work in a collaborative manner with you to improve your life.
TammarM.S., LAC Counselor My practice is focused on working with couples and with individual clients on anxiety, depression, phase of life issues, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem issues and stress management. I aim to cultivate a collaboration between client and counselor to create a positive, safe environment where change and healing can begin.
My view of the therapeutic journey is that the client is the expert of their own process being supportively guided by the counselor along the way. My main theoretical orientations are CBT, DBT and attachment theory.
I understand that life can be tough at times and making your initial therapy appointment can be the hardest step. You deserve it and owe it to yourself to gain back control of your life and live to your fullest potential. Regardless of what brings you to seek therapy services I am here to help in your journey.
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SherrelleM.S., LAC CounselorI completed my master’s degree at Grand Canyon University, in Mental Health Counseling with a Christian Emphasis. I was previously employed as a Correctional officer and decided to change professions and have been working as a Case Manager for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Through my employment as a Correctional Officer and Case Manager, I have realized how much of a need there is for mental health services. This is what has led to my decision in becoming a mental health counselor with Breakthrough Behavioral. The Christian emphasis is due to my noticing that many Christians tend not to seek out help because of the stigma associated with getting mental health services. I am hoping that as a Christian Counselor I can help them get the help they are needing.
I am passionate about helping individuals with disabilities, preteens, teens, couples, and anyone who is needing help on their journey to being healed. I have helped others work through Substance abuse, low self-esteem, negative self-image, suicidal behaviors, Anxiety, Depression, and families who are trying to develop the skills needed to help support their loved ones. I have also helped couples either dating or married in redefining their relationships and coming back together as a unit.
I am hoping that as a mental health counselor I can help any individual no matter their background. Through plenty of support, empathy, understanding, and uplifting them, each client will be able to not just reach their goals but learn more about themselves along the way. That everyone who I work with can develop their self-love while successfully reaching their goals while in counseling.
TaylorBHT CounselorWe all want to be heard, and I am here to listen without judgment. Taking the first step toward feeling better can feel daunting and I am so proud of you for taking that step. As I am completing my Master’s degree, interning as a counselor-in-training, I work with adults, adolescents and couples. I am committed to helping my clients find meaning and fulfillment in their lives.
My practice is grounded in a holistic approach that integrates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and person-centered therapy. In my work, I draw on the principles of ACT to help my clients cultivate a sense of mindfulness and awareness of their thoughts and feelings, allowing them to develop a greater understanding of their experiences. Through this understanding, they can make choices that align with their core values and goals. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are, without judgment or criticism.
Overall, my approach is characterized by warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping clients achieve their goals. Whether you're seeking relief from past traumas, struggling with anxiety or depression, or simply longing for a more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change, and I am honored to be a part of your journey towards growth, self-discovery and your next breakthrough!
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BillPhD (candidate), M.S., LAC Counselor, Neurofeedback SpecialistI have formal training in EMDR techniques to utilize a trauma-informed approach with DBT, REBT, and experiential methods while integrating humanistic and holistic approaches into therapeutic care. I work with individuals who present with depression, anxiety, anger management issues, and those contemplating a professional career change. Additionally, I have experience with professional athletes and sports psychology.
My group counseling experience includes domestic abuse, DUI psychoeducation and the neurobiology of addictions.
I also have experience with divorce and child custody issues, and I am knowledgeable in the area of integrative systemic therapy with families.
AlexaM.S., LACCounselorAs a counselor, my hope is to empower people to achieve their goals and become their best selves. I believe counseling is a collaborative effort and should be treated with delicacy and honesty. Taking on a person-centered approach to counseling is important to me because each person should be embraced for their uniqueness. I enjoy exploring CBT, DBT, EMDR, REBT, MI, and SFBT techniques as well. I use evidence-based practices to address anxiety, depression, marital conflict, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, family conflict, and self-esteem hindrances within an endless variety of clientele.
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BaileyM.S., LAC CounselorMy life experiences have led me to the helping profession where I maintain a strategy with meeting people where they are in their exploration to discover or restore their quality of life. My methods and technique are to assist you with navigating and resolving conflicts where you can enhance your abilities for a fresh perspective and a renewed outlook. We all maintain the ability to create our own positive and negative emotions with how we interpret our lives, so let's design your plan together where you will become more confident with overcoming the challenges of life.
WilliamM.S., LAC CounselorMy passion includes helping with issues related to LGBTQ+, marital and premarital, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, abuse and depression in all age groups. I also work with those suffering from eating disorders, dissociative disorders, impulse control, and personality, and thinking disorders. I enjoy helping clients learn coping skills, how to deal with school or work stress, and improving peer and intimate relationships. So whether you need life coaching, self-esteem building, guidance through life transitions or just a friendly face on your side, I’d love to meet you and help with your next breakthrough!
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MirellaM.S., LAC CounselorI specialize in working with women, and the LGBTQ+ community. I have experience helping clients work through issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative body image, school-related issues, bullying, organizational issues, relationship issues, ADHD, OCD, and trauma. I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, inner child work, and art therapy.
Before becoming a counselor, I worked in the social media marketing and beauty industries for 13 years. Through my experience, I gained a unique perspective on how social media and the internet can affect self-esteem, body image, and mental health overall, as well as the current social pressures that are put on people from a young age to fit into a mold.
I hope to build a strong therapeutic connection with each individual, and help them develop self-confidence through empowerment. I look forward to helping clients reach their goals in therapy.
SarahM.S., BHT CounselorAre you tired of being sad, depressed, or anxious? Do you have an issue relating to others or expressing your feelings? Is your lack of impulse control damaging your relationships with the people you love most? Working with adults and at-risk youth presenting with bi-polar, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, schizophrenia, and dissociative disorder from a diversity of religions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds over the past ten years has provided me with a positive and unique approach to helping you gain the skills needed to overcome your issues, while empowering you to become the best you can be.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment in which to express your feelings, to heal, and to gain a more positive outlook on yourself and others. I would like the opportunity to help you build on your strengths while empowering you to work through the things you are unhappy with in your life.
I am currently completing my master’s degree in both counseling and social work at Western New Mexico University, and interning at Breakthrough. My bachelor’s is in criminal justice-forensic psychology, which gives me an extra measure of insight and perspective when working with clients who have behavioral and anger management problems.
If you are interested in breaking through and overcoming your issues, while working to become the person you were created to be, I offer weekly sessions that are based on your specific needs. Don’t spend another day feeling like no one cares.
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ClayM.S., LAC CounselorI have a passion to help others overcome any barriers they may be hindered by through understanding your thoughts and emotions. I believe life experiences through family, relationships, and other impactful areas lead people to seek guidance in counseling and to improve their quality of life. Whether it be to process the past or focus on the future, my goal is to help individuals enhance their daily living in an ongoing capacity.
My background is in athletics and sports as well as substance abuse with a focus on REBT and Solution Focused models. I also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for many other issues such as anxiety, depression, men’s issues, relationship issues, and many more. I hope to help you achieve balance, navigate difficulties, and provide a welcoming, compassionate, and understanding environment to do so. I hope to help you breakthrough into a new experience of living.
SophiaM.S., BHT CounselorI am completing my Master's degree at Colorado Christian University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Chemical Dependencies and Addiction by interning at Breakthrough Behavioral Health. I am levels 1 and 2 trained in The Gottman Institute for Couples, and I am certified with the Sexual Health Alliance to obtain licensure from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as a Sex Therapist providing in-depth psychotherapy treating clients with sexual issues and concerns.
I emphasize the importance of faith-based practice and have strengths in substance abuse, addiction, chemical dependencies, couples, pre/marital, and I am informed about various aspects of sex-positive, kink communities, human sexuality, trauma, anxiety, sexual abuse, sexuality across all cultures and work with all age groups. I utilize the benefits of Existential techniques and CBT, am faith-informed, and value empathetic approaches and motivation to build trust with clients.
I value the importance of acknowledging you as an individual with personalized treatment plans and that what you are working through does not define who you are but strengthens your future towards empowerment and growth.
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RochelleM.S., LPCClinical SupervisorIt is my belief that counseling is one of the most overlooked and underutilized tools to finding healing from life and gaining a clearer picture of our true selves. Having personally overcome loss and tragedy to get here, I have experienced first-hand how trained professionals can help us find our ways past such obstacles. I have worked for years as a speech therapist specializing in helping children with disabilities and different abilities to master the skills necessary to succeed. I have also served as a missionary to Kenya, and I continue to work with the disadvantaged both locally and abroad.
All of this has helped me learn to accept people where and how they are, and to help them find the tools and truths necessary to achieve peace.
I have worked with clients on the Autism Spectrum, as well as those struggling with Codependence, Grief, Anxiety, Woman’s issues, Relationship Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families, Sexual Trauma, and/or Faith/Spirituality. Let's meet to see if I can also help you with your current struggles.
Jeremy
M.S., LPC
Clinical Supervisor
Most people’s dream in life is to accomplish meaningful goals, doing and enjoying the things they love to do, and being present with the people that matter most. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done when dealing with all of life’s stresses and the constant pressure we feel on a daily basis. As a High Performance Counselor, I am committed to equipping you with tools and skills to organize your inner world to perform at high levels and actually enjoy your life while doing so, regardless of what life is throwing at you. I do this by getting clear on the levels you want to perform at and the actions needed to get you there.
As a former division one collegiate athlete with training in sports psychology, I excel in working with athletes, artists, and professionals of all kinds with a high demanding life on issues such as: anxiety/stress, motivation, work-life balance, anger, life adjustments, and spirituality. I also work with couples to restore trust and improve communication.
I know that counseling can be a difficult decision to make, so please feel free to reach out and get your questions answered. I offer one free 15-minute phone consult. For individuals and couples in Arizona, I offer tele-mental health services using a HIPAA-compliant teleconferencing platform.
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RogerM.S., LPCClinical DirectorI believe that counseling is about empowering us to make the positive changes in our lives that we believe we need to live a fulfilling and happy life. Sometimes we have learned dysfunctional thought processes from the experiences life has provided us. Having a trusted professional to help us sift through our beliefs and thoughts in a non judgmental way can provide us with a different perspective, can enables us to make the changes that we already know we need to make, but have been unable to make happen.
I have personal experience with anger management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Addictions in families, Codependency, and how to make change occur in our lives. I offer a different perspective and a non judgmental approach to empowering people to make positive change occur in their life.
As an older person, with a variety of experiences, I have learned that their are many ways through life and and many learning experiences provided to us. I have found great value in being open to change. Let's talk and see if I can be of service to you
RoxanneM.S., PLLC Clinical SupervisorI am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing in the mental health field since 1991. I have experience and expertise working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress management, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, and life adjustment issues. My focus is to help others meet their life goals by providing an atmosphere of acceptance, warmth and partnership. I am an approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Arizona.
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Sarah Front Office AssistantIt’s likely that I will be the first person that you talk to at Breakthrough and I hope to make your first impression of us a great one! I’m here to help you in any way that I can so that you can feel like you’re part of the family. I’ll most likely be the person verifying your insurance, helping you find a good match for a counselor, notifying you of any important changes, or helping you find additional resources if needed.
AmyB.A. Office ManagerAs the Office Manager, it is my goal to see that everything runs smoothly. That includes delivering exceptional customer service and making sure clients and counselors have everything they need so they can focus on achieving outstanding therapeutic outcomes. I hope that you will feel comfortable coming to me with any questions or comments. This includes finding help with matching you to the right counselor, answering insurance questions, making or cancelling appointments or just about anything else.
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DeeM.Ed. Practice AdministratorMy role at Breakthrough is to manage the business side of the practice which includes things like Human Resources, payroll, processing contracts with insurance companies, ensuring compliance, working with the company accountant, and generally keeping the practice “in the black.” After 5 pm and on weekends, I will likely be the person returning your calls if you leave a message.
Brian*M.D., M.S., M.B.A., LPC Owner, CounselorAs a college professor, and with my background in medicine, my natural instinct is to make sure you understand both the biological and psychological reasons behind your troubles and then we work together to put YOU back in control of your life.
I understand that people are different so I try to stay competent in a wide variety of treatment modalities. Regardless of what's on your mind, from relationship issues, to job stress, addiction, generalized anxiety, to just about anything else, I am confident we can work together to find that next big breakthrough!
*Although I have a doctor of medicine degree, I am not working in the capacity as a physician at Breakthrough.