Taelor is an Arizona State University graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Family and Human Development and a Masters Degree in Counseling. Taelor has years of experience working with children and families and developed a deep-rooted love for the culture of children and the unique culture of each family. She has clinical experience working with children, teens, young adults and families with a variety of struggles including family disruption, trauma, anxiety, grief and depression.
Taelor has witnessed the healing process of play therapy for children, adults and families and the importance of healing the family unit as a functional system. She understands that therapy can be a scary process and believes in the power of play to create a safe and warm healing environment. Taelor approaches the therapeutic process by incorporating many modalities into therapy that fit the needs of each client.
Jeff Fulkerson MC, LAC
Licensed Associated
Counselor
Allison@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $100 / session
Taelor@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Taylor Burke, LAMFT
Marriage & Family
Therapist
Jeff is a Licensed counselor who enjoys working with adults, teens and children. Jeff has a Bachelor’s of Elementary Education from ASU and Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Jeff taught and was an administrator in a middle school for 14 years. His work as an educator included working with student behavior modifications, academic counseling, socialization skills, organization, and developing and implementing individualized educational plans for students.
As a therapist, Jeff believes that we all have untapped potential to overcome life’s challenges. Jeff has experience helping individuals who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavior issues and other mood disorders. Jeff’s approach to therapy is using a variety of therapeutic modalities with his clients. These include: CBT, Motivational interviewing, solution based therapy, EMDR and play/sand tray therapy. Jeff helps his clients develop strategies/coping skills to deal with their challenges and find peace and happiness in their lives.
Josh@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $100 / session
Sarah Smidstra MS, LAC
Licensed Associate
Counselor
Tiffany@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Sarah@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Josh Adams MC, LPC
Program Director
Steffany studied at Brigham Young University-Hawaii and Arizona State University. She has a degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies. She is a certified educator and a licensed massage therapist specializing in trauma touch/energy work. Steffany brings nearly 20 years of therapeutic experience to her clients' care.
Steffany specializes in eating disorders, addiction, depression, grief/loss and trauma. She believes that healing is most effective when it occurs on three levels: body, mind and spirit. She brings compassion, validation, and presence to her practice. She creates a sacred space for healing and provides unconditional acceptance and love.
In 2000, Steffany entered inpatient treatment for depression and a life-threatening eating disorder. For years, she battled her way through anorexia and exercise bulimia. She learned from painful and personal experience how to support and guide someone through an eating disorder to true and lasting freedom.
Bonnie@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
TRAUMA SPECIALIST
Jessica earned her Bachelors degree in Human Development and has completed her coursework for a Master’s Degree in Licensed Professional Counseling from Capella University.
Jessica appreciates learning about individual’s personal stories and unique life experiences. She has experience working with women, children, students, families and those struggling with addictions. She also has worked with sexual abuse from a prevention point of view with individuals from all walks of life and cultural diversities. Although there is not one theoretical approach that applies to everyone, Jessica encourages personal growth and healing with an emphasis on solution-focused and reality therapy while integrating one’s spirituality. She held the role of Assistant Director of Uniting Women’s Ministry in a Faith Based, non-profit Community Development organization.
She believes all people at some point in their life need help and non-judgmental support and are worthy of a life of mental and emotional wellness.
COGNITIVE SPECIALIST
Steffany Hardison
Holistic Counselor
Josh Harrold MC, LAC
Associate Counselor
(pending)
IOP Facilitator
Jamie is a licensed counselor who is committed to helping her clients gain satisfaction in their lives. Jamie has the unique ability to quickly identify dysfunctional thought and behavior patterns. Once these patterns are known, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques can be used to elicit change.
Jamie has had great success in working with adolescents. She has experience and specialized training in working with teens who struggle with depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues. Using motivational interviewing and other techniques, Jamie helps teens create the necessary desire for change.
Jamie received her Bachelor’s degree from ASU and her Masters in Counseling. She enjoys spending time with her family and two daughters.
Bonnie Yardley MC, LAC
Licensed Associate
Counselor
Juanita has been assisting clients for over 20 years. She finds it a privilege to assist individuals in their journey toward self-awareness and personal growth. She believes that treatment must be structured specifically to the unique needs of each individual. She also views the therapeutic journey as an experience, where together, goals are identified and the client’s strengths are utilized in achieving these personal goals.
Juanita received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Arizona State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is certified in EMDR and has specialized training in treating survivors of trauma and child abuse.
Juanita has been married over 30 years. She has four married children and 11 grand-children. Her family is and continues to be a top priority in her life
Veronica@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Jessica Reid BHPP
Behavioral Health
ParaProfessional
Emily Beard BHPP
Behavioral Health
ParaProfessional
Tiffany Denos MC, LAC
Licensed Associate
Counselor
Jennifer Watson MC, LAC
Licensed Associate
Counselor
Kim@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $100 / session
Tiffany earned her Master’s degree in Counseling at Argosy University and is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She has prior experience as an elementary teacher, and has always had a passion supporting children in their journey toward becoming successful and healthy adults. Tiffany believes in the inherent strength of the family as a functional system, and has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has worked with those experiencing family disruption, behavioral issues, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma.
Tiffany knows the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in the healing process. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, one that is meant to honor the experiences, strengths, and needs of the client. Tiffany has also witnessed the power of a variety of theoretical approaches and techniques with her clients, including play therapy, Gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and art therapy
Life is full of challenges and sometimes overwhelming. Everything a person experiences creates an image of how one views oneself, others, and the world.
Bonnie believes that everyone has the power within oneself to live a productive, meaningful life, full of purpose and peace. She has experience working with children, adolescence, adults, couples, and families. She has assisted children, adolescence, and their families overcome traumatic experiences, develop effective communication skills, and cultivate healthy relationships.
Since each individual responds so differently, Bonnie uses a variety of therapeutic techniques such as, EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness and Spirituality.
Bonnie has first-hand experience with divorce and blending families. She and her husband love to travel and spend time with their family. She is a mother to fourteen children and seven grandchildren. Her greatest joy is her family.
Jennifer is focused on helping clients achieve personal potential through authentic healing & recovery, she approaches collaborations with adults, adolescents and children from a somatic, neurogenic perspective, working to increase clients’ understanding and control of their systemic responses to the environment. Because she believes growth and well-being are best accomplished within safe, supportive relationships, Jennifer prioritizes compassionate connection with clients and builds upon their strengths, creativity and spirituality to design individualized treatments.
Jennifer has utilized techniques from SE, DBT, TRE, ACT and EFT in her clinical experience with those recovering from trauma, abuse and addictions. She is also EMDR trained, employing this and other therapies to address depression and anxiety as well as trauma. Jennifer additionally enjoys working with artists, performers, students and professionals seeking performance enhancement.
Jennifer@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Juanita Adams MC, LPC
Quality Management
Supervisor
Jamie Jeffery MC, LPC
Licensed Professional
Counselor
Kayla Byrd BHPP
Behavioral Health
ParaProfessional
Jordan is a graduate of Arizona State University, and has completed the coursework for his Master’s degree in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University. He is passionate about his job and enjoys working with all individuals from all walks of life. Jordan has experience working with victims of physical and mental trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders.
Jordan focuses on achieving a balanced, simplified life and in order to decrease anxiety and unnecessary stress. Adolescents and young adults respond well to his non-threatening manner and approach to therapy. He utilizes evidence based practices such as; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, as well as solution-focused therapy in a non-judgmental environment.
Jordan has many hobbies but loves spending time with his wife, 2 children and his German Shepherd.
Veronica Ezop BHPP
Behavioral Health
ParaProfessional
Michelle works with individuals and couples experiencing a range of challenges involving life changes, depression, conflict resolution, and serious mental illness. Michelle specializes in emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT; http://www.iceeft.com/), and loves to watch couples transform their relationship to one of deep and loving connection.
Michelle uses a person-centered theoretical approach to counseling. She believes that in an environment of unconditional positive regard, genuine responsiveness, and empathic listening each person is able to identify his or her true needs and experience insight for desired change.
Michelle is also able to provide a spiritually based atmosphere rooted in Catholicism and 12-step recovery, while always respecting the faith and worldview of every client. As a recovering alcoholic with 26 years of sobriety, Michelle has experienced the hold of addiction on her life and believes it is a privilege to share the joy and freedom of sobriety with others.
Samantha@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $50 / session
JoshH@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Juanita@TotalLifeAZ.com
COUPLES SPECIALIST
Jamie@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $100 / session
Taylor@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Steffany@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Craig Dalton MC, LPC
Licensed Professional
Counselor
Samantha Bailey BHPP
Behavioral Health
ParaProfessional
Michelle Goodwill MC, LPC
Licensed Professional
Counselor (pending)
Craig@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $100 / session
Jessica@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Veronica received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has completed the coursework for Master’s in Clinical & Mental Health Counseling. Veronica has clinical experience working with anxiety, substance use, depression, trauma, sleep disorders, adjustment disorders, couples therapy and infertility.
Veronica understands that each client has unique qualities and needs. She believes in creating a partnership with her clients that works towards accomplishing balance and wellness in their life. Veronica treats her clients with unconditional positive regard while encouraging growth and exploration through facilitating self-actualization.
Veronica is passionate about supporting the couple and family unit as she believes marriage is the foundation of the family and family is the foundation of society. She takes a strengths-based approach while challenging her client to reach a new level of fulfillment and autonomy in one’s life.
Emily@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $50 / session
Kim Palmer MC, LPC
Licensed Professional
Counselor
Craig Dalton received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Grand Canyon University in 2012 and completed his Masters in Professional Counseling through Grand Canyon University.
Craig is compassionate and easy to work with, He is attentive and thorough in his approach to therapy. Craig enjoys working with adults and young adults in a group setting as well as individually. He has facilitated mental health and substance abuse recovery groups. Craig has a deep understanding of how addiction works and also how to treat it using spirituality, connection and mindfulness.
He is a strong believer in cognitive behavioral therapy combined with behavior modification which allows him to effectively work with issues such as depression, anxiety, mood swings and adjustment disorders.
Kayla received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and has completed coursework for a Masters in Counseling from Arizona State University. Kayla has clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and child-centered/play therapy. She has also worked in an inpatient setting with children, assisting with facilitating groups for psycho-education, emotional processing, and learning coping skills.
Kayla understands that growth is a process. She is passionate about walking alongside others as they move toward healing. She values the process of transforming consciousness, acknowledging the ways in which pain shapes a person, and developing and acting on personal agency.
Kayla enjoys fitness and athletics, traveling, and art, among other hobbies.
ADDICTION SPECIALIST
Taelor Emmert MC, LAC
Licensed Associate
Counselor (Pending)
Therapy & Outpatient Treatment
Allison Dukat MC, LPC, NC
Clinical Supervisor
Allison received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from ASU and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, transition difficulties and trauma. She is trained in EMDR, a model of therapy that seeks to bring adaptive resolution to adverse life experiences. She has also worked extensively with adolescents spending the last several years of her 30+ years in education as a junior high and high school counselor. She brings a strong understanding of this age group and the unique struggles faced by students today.
Allison views the counseling relationship as a partnership where her skills simply complement the strengths her clients bring to the process. She approaches each client with “unconditional positive regard” and structures each session with the individual’s needs in mind. She encourages clients to find balance and healing through meaningful spiritual practice and healthy lifestyle choices. Allison has been married over 30 years. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family consisting of two sons, a daughter-in-law and an adorable granddaughter.
Samantha graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Family and Human Development. She has completed coursework for her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Grand Canyon University. Samantha has a great passion for bringing hope and healing to others. She understands therapy can be a vulnerable place but takes pride in helping clients find joy and healing in the therapy process.
Samantha enjoys working with teens and young adults. She has experience treating depression, anxiety, mood swings, behavioral issues and parent / child relationships.
Kayla@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $50 / session
Josh received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and his Master's in Counseling. He is a licensed professional counselor with experience in working with adolescents and adults. His approach to therapy combines a cognitive behavioral model along with behavioral modification. When appropriate, Josh also prefers to use spirituality in the counseling process.
Josh has spent time working with adolescents through the Anasazi Foundation. He has also facilitated addiction recovery groups as well as aftercare support groups at Banner Behavioral Health. Through these experiences he has had the opportunity to assist clients through struggles such as addiction, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and other behavioral issues.
Josh is married to his lovely wife Jodi and they have 4 children. He loves the outdoors and traveling with his family.
Josh acquired his bachelor’s degree in psychology from ASU and has completed all the necessary course work for his masters in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University. Josh has professional clinical experience working with clients that suffer from a variety of substance abuse addictions, as well as anxiety and depression related disorders. He enjoys providing hope and optimism to the down trodden and suffering. He believes that everyone’s life has value, meaning and purpose and that often the path to hope and healing is found in the untapped potential or resources available to the client. His compassionate, friendly and nonjudgmental approach to therapy helps to establish an environment where clients feel safe to work through sensitive and difficult problems. Josh feels strongly about spirituality in the counseling process which he believes brings balance and sustained healing in the lives of those he works with.
Emily views the counseling process as a team effort where the counselor and client learn to trust one another in order to define and explore problem areas. Emily believes that all people are capable of success and she enjoys instilling hope in others through the healing process of counseling..
Emily has recently completed coursework for her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Ottawa University. She has extensive experience working with adolescents (female & male) ages 10-17 and families but also enjoys working with adults of all ages. Her areas of expertise are working with behavioral issues, substance use, depression, anxiety, conduct disorder and trauma. Emily has also facilitated a variety of evidence-based treatment groups, such as, Thinking for a Change, Seeking Safety & Substance Abuse.
While Emily understands that no single approach is the right one for every individual, Emily enjoys working with a variety of techniques & theories, such as, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based and Solution-Focused therapy as well as Client-Centered therapy.
Jeff@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Michelle@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $100 / Ind. Session
$130 / Couple Session
Jordan@TotalLifeAZ.com
Cash rate: $70 / session
Kim graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She has worked with men, women and children of all ages. She believes in a positive, multi-faceted approach to psychology and helps her clients to find ways to use both their strengths and weaknesses to create positive and desirable changes in their lives
Kim has worked with victims of abuse, depression, anxiety, court ordered clients, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, and specializes in trauma. She has also worked with couples and families in building better communication skills and strengthening their relationships. She believes that one of the most important aspects of a therapeutic relationship is trust and she aims to foster a feeling of safety, understanding, and clarity for all her clients. She believes that all the bumps and trials along life’s road give a person depth and teach us humility.
TRAUMA SPECIALIST
Taylor Burke, LAMFT, is a Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in working with young adults and couples. She received her masters from California Baptist University and her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. Taylor has experience using Equine Assisted Therapy to help heal traumatic scars. She has also worked in a non-profit setting, assisting couples with healthy communication and skills to repair damaged relationships.
Taylor has extensive experience working with young adults and teens. She enjoys helping them with this challenging period in life. She is especially skilled at working with depression, anxiety and problematic relationships. Taylor implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and an approach called EFT (emotionally Focused Therapy).
Jordan Miller MC
Licensed Associate
Counselor (pending)
Sarah received her bachelors degree in psychology from Arizona State University and then went on to Grand Canyon University where she completed her master of science in professional counseling. She is also a certified clinical trauma specialist through trauma institute international.
Sarah is a licensed counselor who is committed to walking beside her clients in their journey of self-discovery and healing. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples in a variety of areas, including trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, addiction, and grief/loss.
Sarah is married to her amazing husband Alan and they have two children. Sarah enjoys music, travel and spending time with her family.