Our Tempe Therapists

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    Alicia Geck, MS, LACT

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Accepting new clients Tues, Wed, Thur 10 am until 6 pm.

    Specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, and stress

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  • A smiling middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing a brown checked blazer and a blue t-shirt, standing in front of a green screen background.

    Roger Wallmeuler, MS, LPC

    Clinical Director, Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Specializes in Neurodiversity, Family Therapy and Couples Counseling.

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  • A mixed-race woman with long dark wavy hair smiling in front of green leafy plants, wearing a gray turtleneck sweater.

    Taylor Branaghan, MA, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Now accepting Sunday clients 10 am - 2 pm

    Specializes in EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, and Couples/Relationship Counseling

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  • Young, Caucasian, friendly, adult male with beard.

    Dan Askin, BHT

    Pre-Licensed Professional

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Accepting new clients M,W, F 10 am - 7 pm

    Specializes in anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and PTSD

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    Sarah Dabbs, MS, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and PTSD.

    Accepting new clients Thursday’s and Friday’s 10 am - 7 pm

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  • Portrait of a woman with long, wavy, auburn hair, smiling, wearing a maroon top with lace details on the shoulders, against a blue and gray background.

    Holly Garnett, MA, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    Very limited Tempe and Telehealth Availability. Call for openings.

    Specializes in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders 

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  • Portrait of an attractive woman with long wavy blonde hair smiling, wearing a black button-up shirt and a silver necklace with a blue pendant, standing against a plain light-colored wall.

    Olivia Lougee, MA, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Now accepting Sunday clients 11 am - 3 pm. Also, Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm.

    Specializes in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Stress

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    Sherrelle Thompson, MS, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    Very limited Tempe and Telehealth Availability. Call for any openings

    Specializes in Autism, ADHD and EMDR

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  • A young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a maroon button-up top and gold jewelry, standing against a plain wall.

    Wilson Stock, BHT

    Pre-Licensed Professional

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Accepting new clients Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s 1 pm - 5 pm. Thursday’s 10:30 am - 1 pm

    Specializes in Young Adults, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, OCD, Peer relationships, Neurofeedback and Spectrum-related challenges.

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    Andrew Ausi, MS, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Accepting new clients until 8 pm

    Specializes in Spirituality, Grief, Trauma and PTSD

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  • A woman with curly dark hair wearing glasses and a blue knitted sweater smiling in front of a beige textured wall.

    Nicole Smithson, MS, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Accepting new clients Monday’s and Tuesday’s from 10 am - 6 pm. Limited availability Thursday afternoons.

    Specializes in Body Positivity, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 

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  • A Jewish Woman with dark hair, smiling, with her chin resting on her hand, wearing a beige jacket and a ring on her finger, indoors near a wooden partition and window.

    Tammar Hirsch, MS, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Telehealth Availability only at this time

    New client openings 10 am - 2 pm.

    Specializes in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital.

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  • A middle aged, smiling doctor with short hair and a beard, wearing a teal button-up shirt, standing outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Brian Sillanpaa, MD, MS, MBA, LPC

    Owner and Licensed Professional Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Very limited new client openings Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm.

    Specializes in Neurofeedback, Marital, DUI screening, Anxiety and Addiction.

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  • A young, vegan man with long curly hair, glasses, and a beige jacket standing with crossed arms in front of a large tree, smiling outdoors during daylight.

    Zachary Usie, MS, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Tempe and Telehealth Availability

    Accepting new clients Tuesday - Thursday 11 am - 6 pm

    Specializes in Addiction and ADHD 

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  • An attractive woman with shoulder-length curly blond hair and blue eyes, smiling, standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a black jacket and a yellow top.

    Anna Jenkins, MA, LAC

    Licensed Associate Counselor

    Not Accepting New Clients

    Specializes in EMDR, Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Depression.

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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.

  • A smiling middle aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a blue patterned top and a cream-colored cardigan, standing in front of a bookshelf filled with colorful books.

    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.