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Meet The Team
Aaron Jacobson, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor Gottman Method Level 2 for Couples
"Together, we create a sacred space for healing, growth, and discovery. As a counselor, hearing your story is one of my greatest privileges. It is my hope that as your life story unfolds, we can better prepare you (the main character) to face and embrace the challenges, opportunities and events that shape you".
Rosa Ruales, MC., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor Bilingual Therapist (English/Spanish)
Rosa Ruales is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with child, adolescent, individual and family therapy in English and Spanish. She creates a safe and compassionate environment in which self-understanding and self-empowerment are explored and promoted to create healthier, sustainable, and greatly fulfilling change. She is trained in the use of Sand Therapy and play therapy.  Ms. Ruales has been trained in the Gottman Method for Couples Counseling (level 3) and hypnotherapy. She currently provides services for a professional baseball team.
Dianna Isles, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dianna has experience working with individuals of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal issues, values that every client is an individual with unique circumstances, and strives to meet them where they are. Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, focusing on empowering the individual. Dianna believes that the most essential component to client growth and healing is a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Alex Gonzalez, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bilingual Therapist
(English/Spanish)
Alex is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Alex has more than 20 years of experience working in the mental health and substance abuse field. He completed his undergraduate studies in psychology and graduated with a master's degree in mental health counseling. Prior to worning to Beyond Counseling, Alex has been working as the Clinical Director for an SMI clinic in Chandler, AZ and he spent 5 years as Clinical Director of a Psychiatric Hospital in Utah. Alex is EMDR certified and has been trained in the Gottman Method Level 1 for Couples Counseling. He enjoys working with teens, couples, and adults in English and Spanish. He also has considerable experience working with autism disorder. In his spare time, Alex enjoys traveling around the world with his beautiful wife.
Ebony Brown, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Online Services only
(In training)
Armando Grijalva, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
(English/Spanish)
My counseling style is warm, inviting and interactive. I meet you where you are and walk alongside your journey to healing. I am a licensed professional counselor offering adolescent, individual, couples, and family therapy in English and Spanish. He creates a safe and compassionate environment where self-understanding and self-empowerment are explored and promoted to create healthy, sustainable, and greatly fulfilling change. My approach In my professional practice, I exercise the following approaches to the therapeutical journey: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method (Couples), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and Mindfulness. My communication style I enjoy and take pride in working towards creating a safe and compassionate environment where self-understanding and self-empowerment are explored and promoted to create healthy, sustainable, and greatly fulfilling change
Christine Daudier, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
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Christine is a dedicated Licensed Masters Social Worker. She earned her Masters of Social Work at Adelphi University in 2012. She holds a license in both AZ and NY states. Christine relocated to AZ in 2023 for family, outdoor living and to explore new life opportunities. She has extensive history and experience working in both the clinical and school environments with children, adolescence, and young adults ( 18+). As a 3rd generation educator, she has worked as a social worker/head teacher in an early intervention school ( ages 18 months-3 years old) where she provided and taught Applied Behavioral Analysis ( ABA) to her current role as School Social Worker for an East Valley School District ( servicing elementary to high school). Christine just celebrated her 20th year in the clinical field. She began her career as a counselor in a residential treatment center for individuals ages 14-24 with substance use issues. She has worked in almost every level of care that provides behavioral and general mental health services amongst diverse populations. Her experience includes but is not limited to those with anxiety, depression, mood, anger, addiction, life adjustments, communication, ADHD, Autism and other developmental disabilities etc. Christine specializes in individual/family therapies using evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy ( SFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy. I value , " no matter what age l, I will meet my client where they’re at, help my clients identify and build upon the strengths that already exist, learn effective ways to communicate their wants and needs and lastly, to strive to build and maintain trust within the therapeutic relationship". Thank you for the opportunity! Can’t wait to meet you!
Zack Boberg, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Gottman Method Level 1
for couples
Mr. Boberg is Licensed Associated Counselor. He is currently married to a wonderful wife who works as a school counselor. He is from Santa Barbara, California and graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and Grand Canyon University with a master’s in clinical Mental Health with emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling. He started in substance abuse. He worked in the field as a mental health case manager. He continued my education because I wanted to help individuals and families. serving the elderly, adults, adolescents, couples, and children providing individual, and family counseling. He creates a safe, compassionate and a friendly environment to support people overcoming challenges in their life. He works with people in all walks of life, and with a variety of populations: children, adolescents, and adults. Some of her specialities are anxiety, depression, grief, stress, parenting, and trauma among others.
Desirai Browning
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Desirai Browning is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with both a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Arizona State University. Presently, she works with couples, individuals and families with adult children. During her time as a therapist, Desirai has worked with diverse cultural groups and marginalized populations, and provides an inclusive atmosphere to the broad spectrum of adult concerns. She believes in providing holistic care for clients and focuses on all aspects of a person’s life in her therapeutic approach. As a therapist, Desirai understands the enduring stigma related to seeking treatment for mental health and is devoted to opening the doors for discussion and normalizing ‘asking for help’.
Karissa Springfield, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Karissa currently serves as an Associate Licensed Master Social Worker. Upon completing her Masters degree in 2021 from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI), She relocated to Arizona to pursue her purpose in clinical social work. Karissia brings a wealth of knowledge in behavioral & general mental health services across an array of populations and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) Modalities. Specialized Client demographics: Adolescents (13-17) and Adults (18+).
Chelsey Wisehart
Master Social Worker
(In training)
Chelsey is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She enjoys activities like hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending cherished time with family and friends. Chelsey is originally from the state of Nebraska where she received dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Communication Studies. She graduated from ASU with a master’s degree in Counseling. She has experience helping clients heal from trauma and has worked with a wide range of individuals including adults, children, LGBTQ+ persons, groups, and more. Chelsey is a certified Trauma Support Specialist through the Arizona Trauma Institute, is trained in DBT Level 1, and is currently receiving training in Story Play indirective play therapy. Chelsey strives to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, warm, and accepting. She values learning about her clients’ background, culture, and strengths in order to help them find the answers and solutions that are right for them. Her approach is centered around the client’s experience, the therapeutic alliance, self-empowerment, and understanding. She draws from methods and techniques including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and narrative therapy
Carlee Bornhoft is a local student with a passion for helping others. She has attended multiple local Maricopa Community Colleges, Arizona State University, and now Grand Canyon University with several different psychology degrees. At the community college level she obtained a AA in psychology, at the undergrad level she obtained a BS in family and human development, and now finally at Grand Canyon University, she is in her last year of her master program in clinical mental health psychology counseling. She is eager to help adolescents, young adults, and couples with ideals such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, substance abuse, co-dependency, OCD, trauma and other life issues.
Carlee Bornholf
Clinical Intern
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