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My name is Alana, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide counseling to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I have a 17-year background in education from 7th-12th grade. I specialize in helping the parent-child relationship with education and setting appropriate boundaries. I help families who are divorced or separated co-parent children effectively. I also facilitate weekly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills groups.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and United Health Care PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments.

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It has always been my passion to help individuals and families through difficult situations in life and find great fulfillment in improving my community one person at a time.

I am dedicated to helping individuals meet their goals by examining the connection between how they think, feel (emotionally and physically), behave, and interact in their various environments. I facilitate growth and change in my clients by teaching mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as processing underlying trauma when needed. I provide counseling to individuals of all ages, couples, and families.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and United Health Care PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments.

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Hello! My name is Brina and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I hold a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am also a Registered Dietitian and I’ve found mental health impacts so many areas of our lives including nutrition.

I seek to help teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficult life situations. I utilize Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), brief therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in my practice. My goal is to provide a supportive environment to clients where they feel heard as well as empower them with new skills to help them through difficulties. I believe in collaborating with the client on the goals and pace of therapy.

I’ve lived in Arizona over 20 years and enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also love long distance running, yoga, and listening to podcasts.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and United Health Care PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

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Hello, my name is Demi Garcia, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am glad you  took your first step toward healing.  As a holistic therapist, I value  the importance of self-empowerment through the mind, body and soul  connection.  My role as a therapist is to create a safe and nurturing  environment where clients pave the path for healing and I walk alongside  with guidance.

I believe  that having a multitude of approaches offers clients the opportunity to  truly be seen as their unique individual selves. I use an eclectic  approach involving trauma informed care, solution-focused, person  centered, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. I am also trained  in EMDR.

I work with  adults and teens dealing with trauma, substance abuse, suicidal  ideation and abandonment issues. My passion for counseling grows every  time I help individuals re-discover the relationship with their inner  child and adult self.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and United Health Care PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

Life is an exhilarating adventure filled with challenges, requiring us to navigate through obstacles and face the breathtaking cliffs that rise before us. In this journey, sometimes we need a compassionate co-pilot to help us find our way. It is both an honor and a privilege for me to accompany individuals on their unique adventures, for I firmly believe that your journey matters and, most importantly, you matter.

With over a decade of experience in the field of behavioral health in Arizona, I have dedicated myself to empowering others. I hold a BA in Psychology from the University of Alaska and an MS in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

My counseling approach is deliberately eclectic, tailored to meet your specific needs. In our sessions, I will listen attentively, challenge you when necessary, and guide you to tap into your innate strength, enabling you to navigate to the next stage of your personal journey with confidence.

I am able to accept Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

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It has always been my passion to help children and adolescents gain their full potential in life. I am dedicated to helping them meet their goals by examining the connection between how they think, feel (emotionally and physically), behave, and interact in their various environments. I facilitate growth and change in my clients by teaching mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as processing underlying trauma when needed. I provide counseling for individuals with a variety of issues and concerns, from anger management to self-esteem building.

I specialize in Mindfulness skills for Children and Teens. Teaching children ages 7-22 mindfulness techniques that help them become more calm, focused, and kind. With these skills they learn effective ways to self-soothe, reduce intensity of emotions, and bring awareness to their actions and feelings.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, and United Health Care PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients. I offer in-person appointments, and telehealth appointments with teens & parents.

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Hello! My name is Andrea March, and I am licensed by the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to practice psychotherapy as a Master level Social Worker working under the direct supervision of Terri Roman. I have a BA in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University.

A little about me, I am an Arizona native, and am dedicated to my family. I love to travel and can often be found with my toes in the sand. I enjoy hot yoga as often as I can. I am a creative individual which allows me to practice a healthy work-life balance. My creativity has also benefited me in my professional life as I share these ideas with my clients. Professionally, I have worked in the field of mental health for well over two decades in all levels of care. I have a daily meditation practice that has given me the ability to be present with my clients and model skills vital to healing the mind and body.

I enjoy working with adults, teens and families learn to manage their mental health symptoms and live the most authentic life that has purpose and meaning. I am well versed in trauma and substance abuse counseling and have an intentionally eclectic approach to counseling.  I tend to gravitate towards, motivational interviewing, Mindfulness, solution-focused trauma informed care.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, and Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.
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Greetings! I’m Andrew, a Licensed Associate Counselor under the direct supervision of Terri

Roman. I have had the privilege of taking on several different career paths, which began after

receiving my bachelor’s degree in finance from Southern Methodist University (‘02). I have held

several roles in a variety of fields and have lived all over the United States in both big cities

(New York, San Francisco, Dallas) and smaller communities (Topeka, KS., Alliance, NE.). The

diversity of my work and living situations have been a true gift providing me with several useful

insights into life and how best to overcome the inevitable pitfalls we all encounter. After

spending several years as a freight conductor on the railroad I came to realize I was ready to

grow in a different direction. Having grown up in St. Louis, MO. I chose to complete my Master

of Arts in counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary.

This crazy and challenging time we find ourselves in may seem overwhelming and too much at

times. Life is not often fair and comes complete with complex issues. I desire to hear your story

and come alongside you to develop the skills necessary to overcome adversity in your life. I have

experience working with those grappling with trauma, grief, substance abuse / addiction, anxiety,

depression, boundary setting, and I have a huge heart for those currently going through career

and life transitions. I believe in the relational nature each of us possesses and enjoy helping

others discover their own talents and how to better utilize them. To assist my clients in meeting

their goals, I employ psychological assessments and depending on the situation different clinical

interventions. I have found success with clients through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy

along with narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, and person-

centered approaches. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

I have experience working with individuals and groups and am available to meet with teens as

well as adults. I accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay

clients.

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My name is Ben, and I am Licensed Associate Counselor working under the direct supervision of Terri Roman. My academic journey has led me to complete my bachelor’s degree in psychology and Master of Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Before this, I was in the United States Army for 9 years. I have learned many important lessons from while serving, during and after my active-duty status. Every single one of these moments helped shape who I am today, and I have learned to respect the journey and trust in myself. It was needed for me to learn from my experiences to become better, instead of criticizing my choices and becoming bitter.

This little explanation is just a small portion of what I like to do with my clients. I feel like examining the positives instead of condemning the negatives is a positive path to healing. I listen attentively and hear what they are saying about themselves and what it is they want to be. Sometimes, connecting these dots can be tough because finding the error in our thinking formula could take a while. With time, understanding, and guidance, I would like to work with you, on this journey, to discover your authentic self. 

I have found great success with the approaches of CBT, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based and Existential. The reason for this is because we are in our own heads all the time. We are in our heads or distracted a large portion of the day and sometimes, we forget about the importance of who we are or the amazing things we have done. That’s what I am here, to assist and help when a person finds themselves going against themselves.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

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Welcome to Gilbert Counselors, my name is Jessica Miller and I am a clinical psychology doctoral candidate and Licensed Associate Counselor working under the direct supervision of Terri Roman, LPC. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis of human sexuality from San Francisco State University and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University - San Francisco. Currently, I am finishing my Doctorate’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis of social justice from CSPP and have advanced to doctoral candidacy.

My areas of clinical focus include substance-related and addictive disorders, personality disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, bipolar and mood related disorders, as well as disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. I have experience working with culturally diverse individuals across the lifespan in various academic, forensic, medical, rehabilitative, and community behavioral health settings. Additionally, I have experience working with couples, families, and groups.

My clinical work is centered in the philosophy of humanistic psychology, which emphasizes the individual’s personal worth, the centrality of human values, and the creative, active nature of human beings. To help my clients meet their goals, I utilize a combination of evidenced-based psychological assessment measures and clinical interventions including, person-centered and solution-focused approaches, as well as cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and motivational interviewing strategies.

My passion for holistic wellness and healing is inspired by experiences of personal and generational trauma and addiction. I have dedicated my life and careers to helping those who have ever been hopeless or voiceless overcome adversity and thrive. As a mental health clinician and advocate, my goal for treatment is to work collaboratively with my clients to improve their quality of life and capacity for growth. Long-term recovery of any kind requires honesty, open-mindedness, and a willingness to change. Please allow me the opportunity to join you on your path of self-discovery and actualization; together we can broach and conquer some of life’s smallest to greatest challenges, one session at a time.

I accept the following payment options: private pay rate of $105 or preferred provider organization (PPO) type insurance with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna.

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Hi, my name is Julia and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor under the direct supervision of Terri Roman, LPC. I graduated from University of Arizona with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Adolescence, Community, and Education. I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University with a focus on children and adolescents.

Despite my educational focus on children and adolescents, I enjoy working with all ages and utilize my background of development to aid in understanding your lived experiences to a new depth. I have a wide range of clinical interests that coupled with an integrative approach to the therapeutic relationship allow for more room for the complexities of the human experience. My therapeutic framework is rooted in psychodynamic from which I incorporate other modalities (Gestalt, IFS, person-centered, DBT skills, etc.) that best suit each client. I am passionate about women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, and ADHD-related issues. I will work with and alongside you to create a space both physically and interpersonally that will allow for curiosity, exploration, skill building, and healing.

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Hi there! My name is Julia and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor working under the direct supervision of Terri Roman, LPC.

I believe prioritizing one’s mental health is essential and I aspire to create a welcoming, safe environment for clients of all ages and backgrounds. My goal is to navigate through the client’s mental health journey together. Though it may seem intimidating at times, I truly believe that all clients are capable of achieving their goals.

I believe in client-centered treatment where each client receives a unique treatment approach tailored to fit their needs and goals. My aim is to work with clients to identify their strengths, identify their resources, and develop tools that will promote their well-being and their goals in the long-term. I hope to do this by utilizing approaches from a cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and person-centered perspective. When a client leaves a session with me, my goal is to help them feel empowered and capable!

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

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Hello! My name is Natasha Losey and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor. I have worked with clients and families struggling with substance abuse issues and also the co-occurring mental health disorders that often occur with addiction. I am a solutions focused therapist that believes in providing care that is holistic, trauma informed and person centered. I am passionate about my clients understanding that they are not alone, that they are safe and comfortable in the therapeutic relationship.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Nursing in 1996 from the University of Arizona, my Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2002 and my Master’s in Community Counseling in 2012 from the University of Phoenix. I use my diverse background to provide individualized, psychodynamic, empathetic and humanistic approach of personal growth and healing. 

I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from PTSD and trauma, chemical and behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, parenting issues, self-esteem issues, co-dependency, grief and loss, domestic violence, betrayal, anger management, life transitions, relationship issues, and adjustment, and sexual orientation issues.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

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Hello! My name is Samantha Clay, and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor. I work under the direct supervision of Terri Roman, LPC. I have a BS in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University and a MA in Counseling from the University of Arizona.

A part of my approach includes understanding the various identities you may have, what they mean to you, and how they impact your journey. A few of the identities my clients have may include race, gender, religion, sexuality, or being a caregiver or a student. It is an honor and a privilege to work alongside people as they work toward change and healing.

I believe that asking for help is one of the bravest things we can do. Sharing our pain is vulnerable, but healing occurs when we share our stories. I strive to create a space where you feel safe to share your story, and we will work together to write your new ending.

I integrate different counseling techniques, such as Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to best address your needs. I have experience working with children (6+), adolescents, and adults. I strive to take a collaborative approach and work together as a team with my clients. I believe that you have the power to create change in your life, and my role is to support you as you access that power and work toward change.

I am able to accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO insurances, and/or private pay clients.

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Hello, my name is Benjamin John, and I am an Intern with Gilbert Counselors working toward completing the Master’s program for Mental Health Counseling. I am excited to take what I have learned and begin applying it under the guidance and direct supervision of Terri Roman (LPC).

There are times in our lives when we experience overwhelming distress such as anxiety, depression, or grief. Often it feels as though we have lost control, leaving us confused or lost. You are not alone! By developing a therapeutic relationship based on empathy and nonjudgement, we can work together to overcome the difficult experiences in life.

I believe strongly that different perspectives have their own unique benefits. Which is why throughout my training I’ve grown increasingly toward an eclectic approach, inspired by psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, reality therapy, and narrative therapy. It is my goal to apply these concepts to help you to reconcile with past trauma, live more in the present, and have hope for the future. I am eager to meet you!

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My name is KeiVonna Gordon and I am a Clinical Intern here at Gilbert Counselors under the supervision of Terri Roman (LPC). I received my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in Psychology, and I am now entering the final chapter of my Graduate degree in Mental Clinical Health Counseling at the University of Phoenix.

I look forward to creating a holistic approach that is culturally diverse and inclusive of individuals from all walks of life by providing a comfortable and equitable environment. 

My philosophy is it is okay to not always be okay. Growing, healing, and conquering day to day struggles can be a very difficult task, but you do not have to do it alone. I am willing to collaboratively provide the support and resources needed to subdue the unique dilemmas that you are facing. Furthermore, I would be honored to be a part of your journey by respecting where you currently are in your life and working towards gaining control of your life objectives and overall happiness.

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Greetings! It's a pleasure to virtually connect with you and extend a warm welcome! My name is Sky LeMans and I currently serve as an Intern here at Gilbert Counselors. I hold a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona—Go Wildcats! My aspiration is to achieve a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I am working diligently towards this goal under the supervision of Terri Roman, LPC.

A little about my background: I was born and raised in Arizona. I am passionate to both my family and my many dogs. I'm genuinely passionate about traveling and exploring new places. Traveling fuels my personal growth and allows me to see the world from different perspectives. My philosophy is simple—just as you would seek a doctor's help for a physical ailment, why not seek the assistance of a counselor to fortify your mental well-being?

My commitment revolves around creating a welcoming and secure space where you can openly express your true self, discuss your aspirations, and equip yourself with the tools needed to enhance your day-to-day life. Together, my aim is to collaboratively identify areas for personal growth and diligently work towards achieving your goals. I work with clients of all backgrounds and cultures. We all face unique challenges, and recognizing the importance of seeking support is a testament to your strength. Always remember, your strength and bravery surpasses your awareness! I look forward to meeting you soon!

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