Lifeline Professional Counseling

Roxanne

Roxanne is the clinical director. She is trained/certified in trauma, forensics, sex offenses, DBT, EMDR, Schema therapy, and clinical supervision. She generally provides training and oversight to the rest of the team of therapists. She will assist in placing you with the right therapist to meet your needs and will intervene as necessary.

Jerry

Jerry is the programs director. He is trained/certified in domestic violence, anger management, Gottman method couples counseling, and The Grief Recovery Method. He provides some direct service and also provides training and oversight to the rest of the team of therapists. He will assist in placing you in the right program and will intervene as necessary.

Kris

Kris is a core clinical supervisor who also provides direct service. He is trained/certified in trauma, family systems, CBT, and clinical supervision. He has a strong desire to help people find their inner strength and become the best version of themselves.

Whether you have been dealing with an issue for years or if it is something that has recently surfaced, counseling can be beneficial in addressing the problem. Counseling provides a non-judgmental environment with encouragement to explore the source of the presenting problem and work towards a greater well-being. I enjoy working with adolescent teens through middle-aged individuals and couples on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, mood disorders, coping skills, and self-esteem.

In working with clients I use a collaborative and integrative approach that I feel maximizes the benefits of counseling. This approach may include elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, family systems or solution-focused brief therapy.

In addition to obtaining my Master's degree in Counseling, I have experience working with teenagers and adults as a coach and a mentor both individually and in a small group setting.

Jill Slocum

Jill is a top resource for finding community resources to aid clients with their needs. She has a strong history working with courts and schools to coordinate and facilitate the needs of all concerned parties. She is trained in DBT, CBT, trauma, anger management, cognitive restructuring, and domestic violence resolution. She also has training and experience with famility courts managing reunification cases.

"The longest journey begins with a single step."-Lao Zhu I enjoy working with clients who are looking to setting goals and achieving them with a little hard work. I understand that it can be difficult to start counseling and I am willing to answer any questions you may have when you are ready to start your journey.

My goal is to help you understand your issues and push through them to gain the life you desire. I have worked with a variety of clients in any age group. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and families. I am a certified trauma therapist through the International Trauma Training Institute.I do many appointments online to help you feel comfortable. Ultimately, my goal is to help you with your goals.

Courtney Bassett

Courtney is a team supervisor who also provides direct service. She is trained/certified in trauma, sex offender work, adolescent and child behavior problems, and relationships. She facilitates groups and conducts individual counseling sessions.

I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life, who are seeking to meet personal goals through individual, family or group therapy. I feel very confident in working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, suicidality, personality disorders and enjoy using a wide range of treatment modalities to help Clients find peace and a life more worth living. I take great pride in the work I do, for every client, every time.

DBT is a strong therapy that helps with emotional regulation, interpersonal communications, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. This is one of the core components of the holistic approach I take with my clients.

I work as part of a team of professionals. Within our team we provide services to help with court cases, family relationships, school problems, and social problems. When necessary I will coordinate care with members of the team to better serve you and your family.

James Heiskell

James is a team supervisor who also provides direct service. He is trained/certified in sex offender work, music therapy, CBT, domestic violence, anger management, and adolescent behavior. He has a passion for using experiential work to help people find peace.

My clients gain long lasting benefits from solution focus, DBT, and actualization principles, purposed to renew perspective, manage, behavior, and heighten cognition. We have 2,000 thoughts per day, and each one is capable of changing our circumstances for the better. Why wait? Individuals "want to feel better now, not some time in the distant future." Tap into your natural resources for dynamic change. Use this opportunity to forge a new path, establish a new partnership, and change the environment to meet your needs. I utilize solutions focused motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT and creative arts therapy, to support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, anger, substance, and complications of depression. I specialize in Gottman methodology, proven to help couples and families improve communication and reestablish boundaries.

I connect with clients, and hold them accountable for change. If you tell me you want to do something, I will do everything in my power to create a plan and encourage you to achieve the objective.

Francesca Mirizio

Francesca is a team supervisor who also provides direct service. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She brings great energy to her work helping children and teens with their family situations and brings solid approaches to working to restore relationships in couples and families.

"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new" - Socrates. Knowing that therapy can oftentimes seem like an intimidating experience, I focus on providing a comfortable environment to help cope with the challenges and struggles that life brings us. Clients and I will work together to identify specific goals that will provide the most effective treatment for that client. Specializing with people struggling with suicidal ideations, (Suicide Hotline)- (623) 879-9600 ) as well as overwhelming emotions related to hormones and puberty. We help clients to make the necessary changes in there life to regain control. Focusing on the deeper issues of these struggles; anxiety, depression, anger.

I have a broad range of experience with families, children, youth, and couples at Lifeline Professional Counseling. At Lifeline Professional Counseling we provide a welcoming environment and affordable services.

Kaitlyn

I am currently working as a counselor with Lifeline Professional Counseling. I have prior counseling experience through People Help Counseling in Tempe, Arizona, working primarily with adults. I have worked and continue to work with adolescents in a variety of capacities as well including as a reading interventionist, a substitute teacher, a nanny and now as a club, high school and college soccer coach. I graduated with my Master of Arts in Counseling from Huntington University Spring 2018. I have level 1 and 2 Clinical Training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. I completed training for Mending the Soul and am a certified Mental Health First Responder.

Shelley Newman

Shelly is a therapist with training in trauma, cognitivie restructuring, dbt, and relationship issues. She has a history in life coaching and can provide a mix of coaching and therapy as needed.

Are you stuck? Same problems, same thoughts? Your relationship emotionally draining? Unable to find fulfillment in life, or imagine something different? Relief from suffering is my primary goal of the therapy I conduct. Depression, anxiety, addictions and trauma require another person to help you understand their pull and face them, so they no longer control your life. Suffering alone only forces the pain to emerge in symptoms, behaviors, and personal interactions that undermine your life. I help individuals and couples to alleviate symptoms, improve your relationships, improve your sense of self, and assist you in overcoming your suffering, transcending it, and finding meaning in it.

My approach tailors to what you need. My work is primarily psychodynamic, (a focus on conscious and unconscious processes), combining insight and reflection, but I also address your coping skills, mindfulness in the present moment, your interpersonal interactions and (any) self destructive patterns.

Patti Gillespie

Patti is an organizational trainer and a direct service provider. She is a licensed substance abuse and addiction counselor as well as a certified sex offender provider. She brings great insight and evidence based practices to our programs for substance abuse and other addictions. She provides oversight for all addiction and substance related programs as well as strong, proven approaches to help invidividuals and their families trapped in the web of addictive behaviors.

If you are struggling with an addiction, you have found the right person to help you. My experience spans multiple areas of substance addictions and process addictions (e.g. substances, pornography, sex, gambling, eating disorders, co-dependency). You will be welcomed in a non-judgmental, unbiased, caring, and empathetic fashion. I am a multi-cultural counselor, LGBT friendly and can speak Spanish. I have worked with young adults through older adults. We offer many groups: Substance Abuse and Addiction; DBT, Anger Mgmt, Divorce, and many others. Please call if you are ready to make a change. Co-occurring disorders are very common in the lives of persons with addictions. We help you make the necessary changes in your life to move away from the addiction. In addition, we will also work on the root cause, which may be causing depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems.

The years of experience I bring to the table, is walking in your shoes for over ten years of my life. It is now my time to help others experience the freedom from addiction. If you are ready to surrender, I am here to help you fight the good fight.

Brian Sillanpaa

Brian is a team lead and therapist. He is trained in emdr, anger management, cognitive restructuring, and domestic violence resolution. He is also certified in the gottman method for working with couples.

Although I was originally trained as an M.D., my current passion is teaching pathophysiology at a university in Phoenix during the day and helping people heal, psychologically, in the afternoons/nighttime. I do not personally prescribe medicine but I will absolutely work with you and your physician (or ours) to help you get the holistic treatment that is best for you. 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 approaches. Your particular need might dictate flexibility. That's okay, I'm fine with meeting you where you stand and working with you at the pace that makes you comfortable.

So whether your issue is Anger, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, relationship problems, or you suffer from Schizophrenia or one of the personality disorders like Borderline, I am looking forward to helping you find the enjoyment in life that you deserve! Please see the list on the right of the page.

Kaitlyn Johnson

Kaitlyn is a team lead and therapist. She works with all ages and brings a combination of approaches to the therapeutic relationship.

As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with families and couples. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbances. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.

I tend towards a collaborative and integrative approach when working with clients. This approach may include elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical-behavioral therapy, family systems, solution-focused brief therapy and expressive processing therapy.

Jennifer Szabo

Jennifer is a team lead and group facilitator. She works with families and individuals of all ages. She has training and experience in emdr, dbt, anger management, and trauma resolution.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients who are interested in regaining control of their life. When you enter counseling you will be welcomed into a non-judgmental space which will allow you to explore the possible source of your presenting issue and ways you can enhance your well-being. My goal is to provide you with the necessary tools to help you cope with life's issues. I feel very confident working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, challenges with self-esteem, mental illness, personality disorders, relationship issues, loss and trauma.

I use an integrative approach to help maximize the benefits of therapy. This includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Creative Expressions, Solution-focused Therapy or DBT. In addition, I have over five years experience working in a school setting providing social services to adolescents and their families.

Diana Rosen

I empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles and to improve their life. I have worked as a counselor for 5 years with unaccompanied refugee children 10 years to 17 years of age. I am a pre-licensed professional and I hold a Masters Degree in Licensed Professional Counseling. I am bilingual Spanish and English and enjoy working with adolescents, children and adults. I believe that expressive therapy, using art, music and play are counseling approaches that help children, as well as adults. I have a Masters Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Bachelors in Fine Arts.

Diana is also a licensed Hypno-therapist.

Theresa Menzies

Theresa is our go to for EMDR or Eye Desensitization Movement and Reprocessing therapy. She has multiple years of experience working with a variety of different people with differing issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma. My ultimate goal is for you to feel safe and in control of the life that you desire.

Melissa Hawes

Melissa is a counselor who has many years of experience in helping others. Currently she is trained in DBT and substance abuse and has experience working with individuals and couples.

If you have any questions for Melissa , please give our office a call at 480-641-1165

Karen Atkinson

I believe that people are the experts of their own lives. Unfortunately, sometimes past events or current situations cause upheaval and individuals begin to live according to unhelpful narratives which begin to define who they are or believe they must be. Living according to these unhelpful narratives becomes restrictive and uncomfortable, much like wearing shoes that are three sizes too small. My role as your therapist is collaborative; together we will uncover your inner strengths and begin the journey of rewriting your narrative.

This is how change begins to happen. I specialize in working with couples, families, and adolescents, and believe that if one individual starts to change, change will happen in the system.

Kellsie Siebach

My name is Kellsie Siebach and I am a master's level Marriage and Family Therapist. I completed my bachelor's degree in Psychology at Brigham Young University-Idaho and my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Houston - Clear Lake.

I am a strong believer that relationships can negatively effect each individual in their daily life especially if those relationships are unhealthy or need some work. It's not always easy to admit that we need help with our relationships but it is so unbelievably important that we try our best to keep them strong so we can have the support we need when managing the many issues and stresses that life brings. Although my specialty is with families and couples, I also work with individuals that have a myriad of difficulties such as addiction, behavior issues, co-dependence, anxiety, depression, infidelity, and trauma.

Lola Carillo

My name is Lola Carillo, I am a bi-lingual counselor, who has experience with DBT, EMDR, and also working specifically with families. It's not always easy state when there are issues going on in life. My job as your therapist is to help you become more comfortable with the issues and to work through them in a safe and healing environment. It is my goal to help you decide how to become the best version of yourself.

Specialties

Adolescent DBT Group

This is a comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group that encompasses Social Skills, Self Esteem, Anger Management, and lessons on Coping Skills for a wide range of areas. The Group is tailor made for youth currently enrolled at Lifeline Professional Counseling. Session topics can and will be changed to accommodate goals of youth who are seeking treatment. DBT is a thorough evidence based approach that makes available the skills to regulate emotions that cause stress in one or more areas in their lives such as safety, school and family relationships. DBT encompasses Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Relationships and Distress Tolerance to help youth let go of judgment of themselves and others, set appropriate boundaries and increase their communication skills.

This group is currently for adolescents, 12-18 Years of age. Call for time and location details.

Teen Empowerment Group

This group is will help teens work with the challenges of being a teen. Social media has changed how relationships form and develop. We work with teens to navigate healthy relationships while maintaining the norms of their peer group. In addition, we talk about bullying and process the emotions of being bullied. We also work through the complications of friendships and dating that are unique, and often painful. We help the teen prepare for being an adult and to learn that what happens as a teen does not mean their life is over but rather to understand that this is a time of rapid change and transition and life doesn’t really even begin until age 30. We help prepare teens for future education and the work world and learn how to let go of entitlement believes and a expand the meaning of the word fair so they can create their own safe world.

Adult DBT Group

Group therapy works well in tandem with individual counseling. It provides individuals a place to not feel alone in their struggles. Although sharing and disclosing is optional, I find even individuals who are reluctant at first, eventually open up as they feel a sense of support, safety, and belonging.

In our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups, individuals learn skills for coping with their emotions and ways to communicate with others more effectively. DBT is a thorough evidence based approach that makes available the skills to regulate emotions that cause stress in one or more areas in their lives such as safety, work, and family relationships. DBT encompasses Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Relationships and Distress Tolerance to help let go of judgment of selves and others, set appropriate boundaries and increase communication skills.

Call for time and location details.

Womens Trauma / Self Growth Group

Group therapy works well in tandem with individual counseling. It provides individuals a place to not feel alone in their struggles. Although sharing and disclosing is optional, I find even individuals who are reluctant at first, eventually open up as they feel a sense of support, safety, and belonging.

In our Women’s Trauma and Self Growth Group, individuals work through issues related to self-esteem, identity, body, and various sources of pain whether recent or lifelong issues. Women’s Process Group is a safe haven, a place where women can retreat to heal, to believe in themselves by doing hands-on projects and kinetic activities, talking about pain, exploring where the beliefs about ourselves come from, and finding new meaning and purpose. Women say they actually look forward to Women’s Process Group.

Call for time and location details.

Mental Health Intensive

Mental Health Intensive is for those who are looking for more than a weekly individual session. Generally this program is for those who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, significant anxiety, emotional dysregulation (such as with borderline personality) and/or trauma (including PTSD), as well as those with significant health/physical issues.

Mental Health Intensive is tailored around your needs. Generally you will start with 2-3 group sessions and 1-2 individual/family sessions attending 3 times per week. The DBT group is a cornerstone of this process. Along with this your program will incorporate what you need. We can add creative arts or substance abuse or trauma or anger or general processing groups along with your individual and/or family sessions.

As your treatment progresses, you will modify your program frequency and type of sessions based on your individual needs.

Call for time and location details.

Substance Abuse Groups

Several formats are available for addressing substance abuse issues. Substance abuse includes abuse of alcohol, street drugs, and/or prescription drugs. As primary treatment our full IOP program is the recommended approach. For those coming out of residential treatment, our modified IOP and transition to aftercare is generally a good strategy. For those who have sustained sobriety but hit a bump or need a bit help staying the course, we will modify a relapse prevention to suit your needs.

IOP

IOP is intensive outpatient treatment. Our full program and modified program have several common pieces. The primary difference is in the modified plan; you will transition to aftercare in less time. The primary program consists of 3 groups and 1 individual session weekly for 8 weeks, 2 groups and one individual session for 8 weeks and then a tailored aftercare program. The modified plan consists of 3 groups and 1 individual session for 4 weeks, 2 groups and one individual session for 2 weeks and then a tailored aftercare program. The primary group is the Matrix program/Relapse Prevention group and the DBT group and then you will select other groups as appropriate for you. This can include trauma work, anger work, communication work, grief work, and/or family work.

Monday & Tuesday are the primary group days in Chandler and Monday and Thursday are the primary group days in Scottsdale. Other group varies based on your need.

Primary

The Matrix and Relapse Prevention programs are where you learn coping skills, learn to deal with cravings and urges, and learn to accept the here and now. Using educational materials, videos, and art therapy, we are able to maintain a sober lifestyle and learn to live as a person in long-term recovery. The benefit of going through the recovery process in a group is that other group members share common experiences, which makes you feel that you are not alone in your journey to long-term recovery. You will have sessions 3 times per week.

Aftercare

Aftercare is what happens when you have been able to stay clean and sober for a sustained period of time. Your aftercare program will be tailored to your needs. This can include a group, and/or individual and/or family sessions 1-2 times a week.

General Substance Abuse

Sometimes you just want to get it before it gets out of control. Also, you may have run into situations with courts or other government entities that want you to get help. In our once a week substance abuse group you will learn coping skills, learn to deal with cravings and urges, and learn to accept the here and now. Using educational materials and videos, we are able to maintain a sober lifestyle and learn to live as a person in long-term recovery. The benefit of going through the recovery process in a group is that other group members share common experiences, which makes you feel that you are not alone in your journey.

Call for time and location details.

Other Addictions

What are other addictions? This can include gambling, food, sex, porn, technology, and love. What do we mean by addiction? A sense that the target of our addiction is necessary to relieve anxiety, stress, depression, or any other disruption to our mood or sense of well being. The target of our addiction becomes more important than, most often, relationships but can interfere with jobs and social activities.

Our other addictions program is comprised of groups and individual/family sessions. During the intense phase you will attend sessions 3 times a week. This will step down as you continue to heal. The primary groups are the DBT group and the Creative Arts group. These two groups help you learn coping skills to manage distress, stay in the moment, ride the wave of your urges, and express yourself in ways that promote new responses.

Anger Management – male/female

First and foremost we want to stress that feeling anger is okay!! However, how we react internally and externally to the feeling of anger is generally where we see challenges. Our anger management program is designed to help you gain the skills necessary to deal with your anger in healthy ways. You will also learn how to communicate effectively, improve interpersonal skills, and improve your relationship with yourself.

Call for time and location details.

Domestic Violence – male/female

Our program is the gender specific STOP programs supplemented with the healthy relationships program.

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New Beginnings: After the relationship ends

Divorce and relationship endings are tough on all of us. There is a process of grieving that we need to work through. There is life after the ending of a relationship but getting to the other side is not easy. Our program is designed to help you grief and help you grow. We will walk you through and gently nudge you as you work on creating a new life.

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Veterans and First Responders Group

Trauma work specific to the unique and challenging situations experienced by our vets and first responders. This group is great for those who have been on the front lines of everyday traumas. Our group is to provide a healing environment that promotes growth, development, and skills for a better future.

Grief and Loss Group

Grief and Loss is a group to help individuals going through a loss of any sort whether it is a relationship and death or even restarting life after a traumatic event. Our group is there to provide not only insight but also support for those who desire a group to have people who understand.

Call for time and location details.

Telehealth

Telehealth is a service similar to video-conferences that Lifeline professional counseling provides for their clients to obtain counseling within their own home, utilizing their own device. This service can be used for individual, couples, and family counseling. Ask about Telehealth when scheduling your next appointment.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

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