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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.
Isabella Moreno, Ed. S., M.S., LPC,
Certified School Psychologist
Bilingual Therapist
(English/Italian)
Ms. Moreno has received training in Structural Family Therapy at the Child Guidance Clinic and University of Pennsylvania and a post graduate certification in marriage and family therapy from Saint Mary’s University, MN. Ms. Moreno is also a nationally and Arizona certified school psychologist, where she has worked in public schools for more than 20 years.
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.
Angel Paige, LPC, LISAC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor
Angel Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in Arizona. Angel is also a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Minnesota. She is a board-approved supervisor with each license she holds in each state. Angel has worked in the mental health field since 2006. She has experience in residential and outpatient treatment settings and private practice. Angel has also been in the chemical dependency field since 2012 in various work environments, she has been a Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Clinical Director. Angel’s approach to counseling is calm and supportive. She enjoys working with adults, couples, and families. Angel’s training includes an Adlerian background and generally focuses on client-centered care, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Family Systems Modalities. Angel is currently being trained in the Gottman Method, level 1.
Erica Ayala, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
My counseling style is warm, inviting and interactive. I meet you where you are and walk alongside your journey to healing. My approach is very diverse and combines cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, trauma focused therapy, 7 challenges, certified clinical trauma specialist, sex-trafficking and exploitation. It takes great courage to make the first step in your journey to healing. I look forward to walking that journey with you towards a more fulfilling, happier life and best version of yourself.
Angela Binns, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Angela Binns is a licensed Master Social Worker. Angela completed her master’s degree from University of Denver in 2021, specializing in trauma-in formed care, Angela has worked as a school social worker in Phoenix and Tempe public Schools over the last two years working with children ages 5-11 year olds and their families. She uses Cognitive Behavioral and play therapy techniques. Her experience includes but is not limited to those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, communication, self-awareness, life adjustments and children with Asperger/autism. She creates a safe, non-judgmental and open environment in which to explore the gifts of each individual client. She allows them the space to for clients to navigate, express themselves safely while learning new ways to effectively communicate with others, increase self-esteem and build more fulfilling relationships.
Tricia Hetrick, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Ms. Hetrick has experience serving the elderly, adults and young adults, and children. She creates a safe, compassionate and a friendly environment to support people overcoming challenges in their life. She has five years of experience in the mental health, social services, substance abuse, and crisis intervention. Treatment areas include: * Trauma * PTSD * Anxiety and stress management * Anger management At the end of therapy clients will leave with emotions, understanding and perspectives that will lead to a healthy and useful behavior and interactions. She works with both children and adults to identify, understand, and process their trauma in a safe, carding and supportive environment. She uses evidence-based intervention strategies such as CBT and DBT.
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.
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+).
Zachary Boberg, LAC
Licensed AssociateCounselor
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, 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, LAMFT
Licensed Associate
Marriage & 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’.
Nicole Matheny
Clinical Intern
Nicole is pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Ottawa University. Her passion is assisting women and teenagers with their mental health. Nicole understands from personal experience that it is easy to feel overwhelmed with life and its entirety. If you are struggling with life, you are not alone. I will meet you at whatever stage you are at, and we will walk this path together. I am here to help. On a personal note – my husband and I have two adult children and two teenagers. When not busy with school, I enjoy writing and illustrating children’s books, working out, traveling with my family, and playing with my dogs. “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
