Clinicians

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 Dr. Gonzales-Gabaldon is a Doctor of Behavioral Health, licensed professional counselor, certified yoga instructor and fitness enthusiast, with 19 years of clinical experience with both child and adult populations in various clinical settings. Dr. G is passionate about whole body wellness and the mind body connection; striving to create a whole-body wellness approach for physical, mental and spiritual healing. Dr. G places a strong emphasis on this in the treatment of a variety of mental health concerns. Learning to activate your inner physician, by allowing yourself the grace to heal and learn from your life experiences can create confidence and gratitude, while reducing stress effects and disease in the body.  

Dr. G is a Marriage Friendly Therapist, and believes that healthy marriages are good for a couples' mental and physical health. Healthy marriages are also good for children growing up within the home. Taking the time to focus on your relationship is KEY to developing and continuing a long lasting and satisfying relationship.  
Dr. G has presented on various mental health topics over the years including "Ask Me Anything" with Positive Paths (June 2021), the City of Peoria Mental Health Awareness Forum (2017); Glendale Community College Behavioral Health Conference (April 2017 & April 2018); American Association of Suicidology (April 2014); Sedona Behavioral Health Summer Institute (July 2013); Women’s Mental Health Expo (2010) and has been featured in television's Univision’s segment on Childhood Mental Illness (2008).

Dr. G's whole body wellness approach strives to optimize health outcomes, reduce disease and healthcare related costs while increasing mental health awareness and furthering healthcare integration. 

"I am an Arizona native and love the warm weather. When I’m not working I enjoy swimming, reading, yoga, working on personal fitness goals with my husband and spending time with my family." 

Rachel is a Licensed Associate Counselor who enjoys helping individuals who struggle with all levels of anxiety. She also has a great understanding of the dynamics of a healthy relationship and can also offer great insight to clients who struggle with relationship issues. 

Rachel leads with a Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) approach as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as she understands one method may work better for some clients than others. She enjoys linking past issues to present issues to work towards healing.

Rachel looks forward to helping you through thought-provoking questions and fostering an environment of openness. If you find it challenging to understand the reasons behind your behaviors and experience strained relationships, let’s talk about it. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties.

 Lorin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a variety of experience in various behavioral health settings. 

Are you struggling with feelings of negative emotions that are paralyzing? Ever have thoughts such as "I'm not deserving, I'm not good enough, I'm a failure, or I can't trust myself"? Struggle with avoiding and denying reality? These can be healed and addressed with counseling and learning how to appropriately manage emotions through effective coping and healing of past traumas. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a form of treatment that allows the body to heal by eliminating the impact of negative beliefs from unresolved trauma and emotional distress.

I am trained, and utilize, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Trauma Informed Therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in my practice.

The overarching goal for therapy is for clients to reduce distress (anger, anxiety, depression, fear, hopelessness), gain insight, and find meaning in one's life, for a more confident and hope-filled focus on the future.

 Eva is a Licensed Associate Counselor that is passionate about individuals gaining awareness of being alive with purpose. Through gaining awareness, one can re-learn to trust their own instincts and place themselves center, instead of allowing the external to dominate life. Life is an energetic process; by learning the art of balancing the internal and the external, one can achieve wellness as a whole interconnected system. 
Eva is committed to guidance of clients’ unique path towards empowerment. Her approach is integrative, client-centered, and holistic. Eva infuses evidence-based interventions to nourish client therapeutic goals throughout the counseling experience. As a multicultural and trilingual behavioral and mental health therapist, Eva strives for cultural sensitivity, and provides therapy in Spanish and English to individuals of all ages. Eva integrates the following therapeutic modalities with clients:-Physiological regulation tools from poly-vagal theory-Mindfulness -Somatic experience-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy -Trauma-informed and Strength-based approaches-Play Therapy techniques-Multicultural Therapy-Spiritual-Existential modalities  

 “ I am happy to be myself and watch over my daughter and black Labrador-Collie. Currently, I’m  writing a children’s story and creating art as a way of influencing social change.”  

Christina is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.  She has over seven years of experience in the public mental health system with both children and adult programs. 

Christina's therapeutic approach is from a mind-body perspective,\; with the goal of assisting the body to reduce the stress experience both mentally and physically. 

"I love working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma by providing a non-judgmental and integrated approach to counseling. I use different modalities and develop a personalized approach to therapy using mindfulness, CBT, experiential techniques, and trauma focused therapies. I have extensive background in helping those dealing with trauma and substance use issues.

Mental health counseling is intended to assist in dealing with life’s challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to help you on your journey. "

 *Accepting new clients both telehealth and in person sessions*

Christine is a Licensed Professional Therapist from Chicago, IL. She has been living in Phoenix Arizona for the past 6.5 years. She completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Practice, and a Doctoral program in Psychology- teaching track, her area of research is in patient motivation and success, Epigenetics and Traumatic Brain Injury. Christine is trauma informed and trained in EMDR, trauma reprocessing. Additionally, she is a registered yoga instructor and specializes in yoga for trauma release. Christine is also trained in Equine assisted therapy, and she utilizes meditation, mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and cognitive processing as therapeutic modalities in treatment.

Her background includes a specialization in trauma, self-harm, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Christine has a plethora of experience and has worked in multicultural communities, with clients of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and diagnoses. 

In her free time, she loves riding horses, hiking, practicing yoga, reading, and traveling. She has a passion for helping people to resolve issues, learn positive coping skills; grow, heal, and change. 

*Accepting new clients both telehealth and in person sessions*

Steffany Kroeger is a Licensed Associate Counselor in Phoenix, AZ and an Experienced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) in North Phoenix and online. She works mostly with individuals age 9 and up and is accepting clients in person , online or hybrid (both). “I’m naturally a curious person and I truly value getting to know my clients well, building a relationship and then beginning the deep work of incorporating coping strategies specific to that individual's needs and goals. I am continually learning and I enjoy passing on information to others that may benefit them and bring them peace. I have interests and additional training in mind/body connection, yoga, mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ADHD, trauma, LGBTQ, anxiety, depression, grief recovery, bibliotherapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming). I was a “counselor” long before I became a licensed counselor, it’s just my nature to listen well.” - Steffany received her 2nd master’s degree in May of 2020 in Clinical Mental Health Counseling after working with individuals over the years in various settings. Her first masters is in Counseling: Human Relations and her undergrad was in Leisure Services. She has been teaching and serving in schools, offices, recreation sites, studios, groups, and private individuals for over 25 years. Steffany’s interests include client centered therapy, coaching, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, trauma informed care, yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, nature, somatic experiencing, play therapy, grief therapy, LGBTQ, and bibliotherapy. Steffany meets with clients individually and in groups for counseling online and in person. 

*Accepting new clients both telehealth and in person sessions*

Tara is a Graduate Level Counseling Intern from Arizona State University.

"I believe that as human beings we heal through connecting emotionally with other human beings. It’s not necessarily the talking that heals us, but the being heard. As your therapist, it is my job to nurture a safe environment that is conducive to healing. Therapy comes from the heart, and I hope to show my own humanity and humility and empower you to know that you know your story best. You might feel like your childhood got cut short, and it is helpful to go back and meet your inner child and let them know that you are here for them now, and that they are safe.

You are the writer of your story, and I am grateful to be part of your journey and to empower you to begin to create your own narrative. You’ll feel your feelings in therapy, and I will be there with you. I integrate parts work and the goal is to let all parts of you feel heard, even the parts that may have felt scared to open up in the past.

I am passionate about holistic healing, and I will work with you to incorporate mindfulness into your routine. I am also mindful of the realities of the world in which we live, and I take a liberation-based approach toward counseling. If you are interested in how your past is impacting your present and want to work on healing past trauma, please email me..”

*Accepting new clients both telehealth and in person sessions*

Alex is a Graduate Level Counseling Intern from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science in Family and Human Development. Compassionate and effective care are at the heart of his practice. Alex engages in clinical treatment from an egalitarian-based lens with the intention to help clients realize their innate ability to find resilience in the face of hardship, address their mental health concerns, and increase well-being in their lives. Specializing in general mental health and trauma-informed care, he has experience working with adolescents and adults is psychiatric care settings. He has also worked with veterans in the Guitars for Vets program while studying music therapy in his undergraduate work. Alex’s theoretical approach is integrative and utilizes Person-Centered theory, Interpersonal-Process theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Multicultural/Liberation psychology. In addition to these approaches, Alex can apply music therapy modalities and employ meditation-integrated interventions.

“Working with a wide variety of clients has broadened my awareness that the needs of each individual are unique, and therefore I tailor treatment to meet these needs. I genuinely respect and appreciate people of all diversity and find purpose in my life while assisting in the process of healing. My personal self-care involves daily meditation practice, working out, spending time in nature/traveling, and playing guitar.”

*Accepting new clients both telehealth and in person sessions*

Abriana is a Graduate Level Counseling Intern from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychological Science. Creating a collaborative, open, and validating environment is at the forefront of her practice. Her passion and drive is grounded in helping adults gain awareness and understanding behind behaviors and experiences. 

Abriana's therapeutic approach is integrative and utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral approach (CBT) and Person-Centered theory while recognizing one method may be more helpful than others. She also employs mindfulness techniques as needed to foster a mind-body awareness. Abriana values individuals' diverse needs and experiences, operates from a culturally sensitive approach, and grounds her work in professional ethics. 

"I value working with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, academic and relationship concerns. My goal is to tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of my clients and create a space that promotes trust, growth, and openness. I strive to meet my clients where they are, and together, we can discover the path that best supports your goals. I look forward to the opportunity to assist  you on your journey."

"Born and raised in Arizona, I find joy spending time outdoors, engaging in hiking and swimming. In my free time, I value spending time with my family and dogs."

*Accepting new clients both telehealth and in person sessions*

Ana is a Graduate Level Counseling Intern from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Her work lies on building a strong, trustworthy, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with the people she works with to ensure the best care that fulfills their needs.

With experience in anxiety, depression, and trauma, Ana utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Multicultural Psychology as some of her main approaches to counseling. She also incorporates mindfulness and meditation in therapy to assist people in their mental health journey.

Born and raised in Mexico, Ana places value on diversity and cultural sensitivity. She is mindful that every individual is unique and has different needs and thus, looks forward to engaging in collaborative work with you to create a welcoming space in therapy where you find the tools to help navigate life’s challenges. Ana will support you in your mental health journey by cultivating growth and healing.