Our Therapists
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Andrew Ausi, BA, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Spirituality, Grief and Trauma and PTSD
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Alicia Geck, BA, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Not Accepting New Clients
Specializes in Child, Relationship Issues and Stress
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Anna Jenkins, MA, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Not Accepting New Clients
Specializes in EMDR, Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Depression.
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Dr. Bill Sipowicz PhD, M.S., LAC
Psychologist and Licensed Associate Counselor
Phoenix and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in EMDR, Neurofeedback, and trauma
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Dr. Brian Sillanpaa, MD, MS, MBA, LPC
Owner
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Neurofeedback, Marital, Premarital, Anxiety and Addiction.
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Chelsi Brune, BA, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Phoenix and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues.
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Faith Cisneros, BA, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Depression
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Holly Garnett, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders
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Nicole Smithson, MS, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Body Positivity, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD
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Olivia Lougee, BA, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Not Accepting New Clients
Specializes in Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues and Stress
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Rochelle Le Roy, MS, LPC
Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor
Phoenix and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Women's Issues
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Roger Wallmeuler, MS, LPC
Clinical Director and Supervisor
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Neurodiversity, Family Therapy and Couples Counseling.
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Sarah Dabbs, MS, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Trauma and PTSD
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Scott McCracken, MS, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Anxiety, ADHD and Substance Use
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Sherrelle Thompson, MS, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Phoenix, Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety and Depression
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Sophia Low, MS, BHT
Pre-Licensed Professional
Not Accepting New Clients
Specializes in Addiction, Marital and Premarital and Sex Therapy
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Tammar Hirsch, MS, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Phoenix, Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital.
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Taylor Branaghan, MA, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in EMDR, Anxiety Related Disorders and life transitions.
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William Santos, (PhD Candidate), MS, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Anxiety, Depression and Marital and Premarital
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Zachary Usie, MS, LAC-T
Licensed Associate Counselor
Tempe and Telehealth Availability
Specializes in Addiction and ADHD
Our Administrative Team
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Sarah
Front Office Assistant
It’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.
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Amy
B.A., Office Manager
As 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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Dee
M.Ed., Practice Administrator
My 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.”
Sometimes I have to be the one having the hard conversations in order to keep the doors open so our counselors can continue to help meet the ever-increasing need for quality mental health. My main goal, therefore, is to work with you for the best possible outcome for everyone. If you find yourself frustrated by your insurance company and lack of clarity, believe me, I am on your side! I look forward to partnering with you soon.