Aleesha Gosal is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Arizona. Originally from Canada, Aleesha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
Aleesha has served a diverse population(s) of individuals including those working through trauma, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, impulsive behaviors, social/emotional struggles, life transitions, co-dependency, and or parenting/family relationship dynamics or disruptions. Aleesha’s experience in these challenging contexts has honed in on her ability to provide compassionate and effective support to individuals in complex circumstances.
Aleesha works with all individuals across the lifespan. Her passion lies in working with young children between 2-12 years of age. Her continued training and supervision in play therapy and expressive arts therapy enables her to engage young clients in a therapeutic process that helps to foster autonomy, self-expression, emotional processing, and the development of age-appropriate coping skills.
Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, Aleesha empowers children and families to navigate challenges and build resilience. She understands the importance of involving parents in the therapeutic process and offers guidance and support to help support a nurturing environment.
Outside of her practice, Aleesha remains committed to professional development engaging in continuing education, workshops, and research. Aleesha strives to provide the highest quality of care to her clients and best practices are adhered to throughout the therapeutic process.
Now accepting new clients! Telehealth sessions available! Some background about me: I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of Arizona and I graduated with a Psychology degree from Fort Lewis college before pursuing a Masters’ degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling here in Arizona. I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. My experience shines best when working with adults struggling with childhood and relationship trauma, unhealthy relationships, communication struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
I am a client-centered counselor who uses EMDR to help client's with trauma, fears and panic. I also utilize inner child work, DBT, mindfulness, strengths-based counseling, talk therapy, CBT, and expressive arts. If you don't know what therapy techniques work for you, no problem! I work together with clients to find what you like best for our sessions.
I believe in creating and facilitating a safe space for clients to process experiences, and learn useful skills and tools. I also believe that counseling is a unique, client-led experience where client and counselor can collaborate together to achieve the goals of each client. I look forward to working together with you for YOUR better tomorrow!
Briaunna is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with experience in crisis and general mental health services. Briaunna has a background working in the field with young adults and families to address anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, coping skills, social skills, and other client concerns. She has experience working with kids and teens on the spectrum along with their family members to promote social skills and regulation/coping skills to navigate their community. She also has experience working with adults to treat anxiety, depression and trauma.
Briaunna is an eclectic therapist and uses therapy interventions best suited for her client’s needs, changing her approach from person to person. This could look like using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Techniques, and Mindfulness approaches.
*Now accepting new clients for both virtual and in-person sessions* Hello! My name is Sierra Carroll and I am a licensed therapist in Arizona. I completed my BS in Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2013 before moving to Arizona and completing a Masters in Professional Counseling in 2018. I have worked with clients of all ages and walks of life through both my career in the medical field and experience in counseling. It is my passion to help guide clients through their own personal journey of healing as no two are the same.
I use a client-centered approach when working with my clients by using motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT. Amongst others I work closely with couples who are experiencing conflict in their relationships, individuals who have experienced trauma, and those living with anxiety and depression.
Jason is a Licensed therapist. He specializes in working with client’s challenged with anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and sex addiction. He has training as a Certified Trauma Professional and believes in helping clients through a combination of therapies that address both the cognitive and emotional elements of each person.
Jason is client-centered and uses a variety of modalities including Brainspotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Trauma Focused, and Strength-based and Resilience therapies. His clinical experience includes working with individuals, groups and couples.
Prior to becoming a Licensed Therapist, Jason had a long career in business as a senior executive and Chief Executive Officer. His experience prior to becoming a therapist provides a unique set of life experiences that bring depth and breadth to each client he serves. He is passionate about working with clients to support their healing journey and leading a more fulfilling life.
Kailey Wilde is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Arizona. She graduated from NYU with a Master’s in Social Work and has been in the behavioral health field for five years. She has experience working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, adjustments, relationships and family concerns.
Kailey collaborates with her clients and tailors her treatment to meet the needs of each individual. She utilizes various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques. She approaches therapy with an empathetic nature and strives to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment to help her clients heal.
Katie Astemborski, LMSW is an associate level Licensed Master Social Worker. She got her masters of social work from Arizona State University in 2014 and her bachelor of arts in psychology and sociology from the University of Arizona in 2009.
Katie utilizes several different therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, she has experience working various different populations such as veterans and first responders, the LGBTQ+ community, and adults of all ages.
“The Road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can”
J.R.R. Tolkien
If we just observe things clearly, we can understand that around us, we are only purveyors of the world. Making meaning and digesting what we can do to understand single life, family life, and our childhood.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, I wanted to find out more about those who are examining their lives. For those who are seeking a way to handle life’s stress and life’s challenges while arriving towards their road of life’s destination.
Here at the Healing Effect, I have been able to do just that for so many who are exploring those answers. Helping others and working through traumas of life’s grief, family, and social situations I have been entrusted to work with navigating and making meaning through my experiences with domestic violence, sexual traumas, grief, and life’s everyday ups and downs.
Understanding ourselves, our behaviors, or our upbringings can reveal vital truths about personality and our human essence to find the key to healing and repair.
From my past work experience in human services to my current dealings with community services with youth and family I know we can work together to find the key to well-being and safety.
Milan is an AZ LAC holding a Bachelors in Social & Behavioral Sciences with a concentration in individual behavior and a minor in Sociology from ASU, as well as a Masters in Professional Counseling from GCU. Her goal is to create a safe and comfortable space with genuine non-judgmental support for clients to grow and heal. As an eclectic therapist, Milan uses holistic knowledge from certifications and evidence based practices to ensure treatment is applicable to specific clients. This approach allows her to tailor the counseling experience for her client’s best self by mixing interventions such as CBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, and Communication Skills. Her naturally investigative and assertive characteristics allow her to explore and find what is best suited for the client’s needs at the time; hence personalizing interventions that are chosen. Clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, couples, and veterans experiencing: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, triggers/traumas, big life changes, and relationship issues.
Felicia Cota, LAC earned her MS in Counseling with an Emphasis in Trauma from Grand Canyon University. She supports clients in understanding the meaning of events happening that feel out of their control, overwhelming and fearful of the future by creating a new way of thinking, feeling, and connecting with the world. Her experience is working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families that have been from diverse backgrounds.
Her clinical experience includes Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar, relationship conflict, grief and more. She uses a client-centered approach that includes a variety of modalities (EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT) to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals, grow from their trauma, and heal from their pain. Her therapeutic approach is an empathetic nature, and strives to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to help clients heal.
Jasmine Brown is a highly experienced Master's level Behavioral Health Technician, dedicated to assisting individuals of all age groups, couples, and families in their quest for personal growth and well-being. Her primary goal is to offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where you can freely delve into your thoughts, emotions, and challenges.
Jasmine employs an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from various effective modalities, including EMDR, TF-CBT, Somatic exercises, Choice Theory, Solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. With this diverse toolkit, she is well-equipped to support you on your journey toward a better, more fulfilled version of yourself.
Kim Vahjen is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona who is accepting new clients in person and virtually. Kim graduated with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Kim has had experience in the medical field since 2014 and has worked with various populations from adolescents to geriatrics. Kim’s clinical orientation leans towards person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, DBT, and rational emotive behavior therapy.
Kim believes in creating a collaborative atmosphere between the client and counselor which means open communication, humor, and choosing the right clinical orientation for each client.
Jennifer McClure is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in Arizona. Originally from Cleveland, Jennifer attended Purdue University and The Family Institute at Northwestern before relocating to Phoenix in 2016. Jennifer helps individuals, couples, and families interrupt negative interactions and maladaptive coping strategies. Treatment produces enhanced understanding and accountability within families.
Jennifer’s post-graduate work included contributing to scholarly articles on the therapeutic relationship and effective interventions for eating disorders. In addition, she specializes in work with families seeking healing from trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and grief, as well as in couples treatment.
As a trainer, researcher, and clinician Jennifer uses trauma informed care to continually assess client needs and provide evidence-based interventions. Whether working with an individual or an entire family system, treatment promotes healthy autonomy, boundaries, emotion regulation, and safety. Jennifer primarily uses family systems theory, CBT, DBT, EFT, and somatic experiencing to improve clients’ perspectives and produce desired changes.
Jennifer is also an avid runner, horseback rider, animal enthusiast, and volunteer. She is passionate about making your experience of psychotherapy feel safe, supportive, uplifting, and effective.
Morgan holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University, is a board-certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) and a certified Sex-Offender Treatment provider for both adult and juvenille populations.
Morgan's clinical experience includes working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family conflict, LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, sexually maladaptive behaviors, personality disorders, and body image struggles. She employs a number of modalities including family-systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, and person-centered therapy to help empower clients to progress towards their goals. She is passionate about providing client-centered care tailored to the needs of the individual while cultivating a safe therapeutic environment.
Athena McKee is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona. She has earned a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling and an MBA with an emphasis in Human and Organizational Behavior. She is experienced in treating various conditions and circumstances, including trauma and complex-PTSD, maladaptive coping behaviors, anxiety, chronic stress, ADHD, depression, life and career transitions, low self-esteem, insecurities, codependency, anger, reactivity, parenting concerns, and family and relationship distress.
Athena incorporates many therapy modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Parts Work, Trauma-informed and Mindfulness practices, such as Mindful Self-Compassion and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction. She also utilizes The Gottman Method for couples counseling, providing a framework for couples to learn science-based relationship and communication skills for more trusting, deeper connection.
Rather than conventional talk therapy or passive listening, Athena actively engages in sessions, providing a collaborative, empowering, psychoeducational, skills-building approach. Clients gain self-awareness and learn social-emotional health skills, along with evidence-based practices that help guide healing today, while providing tools that continue to benefit clients' mental, emotional and relational health overall.
I am so glad you are here. The decision to start therapy isn't always an easy one, and you’ve already accomplished one of the hardest parts: starting the process. I want you to know that you are not alone! I specialize in shame reduction, trauma work, and living a wholehearted and authentic life. I appreciate the positive impact of creating trust and a strong rapport with my clients combined with a cognitive approach to assist you with building a connection between thoughts and feelings in order for you to evolve into the best version of yourself.
My approach is rooted in CBT, as well as utilizing DBT, ACT and Mindfulness-Based Interventions. My specific areas of focus include: anxiety, codependency, depression, communication skills, anger management, domestic violence, low self-esteem, life transitions, boundary setting, emotion regulation and traumatic experience management.
As your therapist, I pride myself on creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment utilizing empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard to support you in exploring your values to reach your desired goals. I love helping people find freedom from the traps set by anxiety, low mood or self-doubt.
Virginia Mohammed is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Arizona. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Workfrom the University of Missouri and has extensive experience working with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, social skills, self-esteem, and grief. She has been providing mental health services for 12 years and work closely with each client to develop personal and relevant treatment goals. Her area of expertise is in the field of children and adolescents, young adults, and families. She believes in healing through your strengths and growing in a compassionate, safe environment.
Marlena primarily works with tweens, teens, and emerging adults and their families. She also supports parents and couples navigating challenges in the midst of raising kids. Marlena has spent her career helping people from all walks of life meet their goals, including as a high school teacher and then a college professor, and presently, as a mental health clinical intern. She appreciates the resilience revealed in individuals and families as they manage mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges.
Marlena uses evidence-based therapies that have shown positive results in rigorous research studies. When you go to therapy with her, she will use effective therapies that work with your unique concerns and goals. Whether you come to therapy looking for solution-focused, fast-acting relief or longer-term engagement in which you can unpack deeper issues and needs, Marlena will meet you where you’re at to support your healing process.
What Marlena treats:
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Common challenges associated with ADHD such as emotional dysregulation, difficult peer relationships, behavior problems, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
· Common challenges associated with the perinatal period, including postpartum anxiety, depression and relationship stress
· Problems associated with life transitions and family transitions
Stefanny Balestracci is the owner of the Healing Effect. She is a licensed professional therapist with 14+ years of experience. She is a board registered Supervisor and Clinical Director of her practice. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and trauma.
She is an EMDR therapist and utilizes EMDR therapy to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life issues interfering with one's wellbeing. Stefanny was born in Montevideo, Uruguay and is Bilingual in Spanish.
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