I became a licensed counselor in 2012. Prior to that I was mentored by some amazing humans- @geoffsteurer

The spark for clinical work came in 2007 while working as a Case Manager at a Residential Treatment Center for teens in beautiful St George, Utah.

I guess I was destined for the desert and never knew it.

I’ve had two beautiful children since then— who are my world.

I’ve worked in private practice @familystrategies, outpatient and inpatient @aurora_arizona, outpatient @seekarizona, directed the Intake Department @havenbhphx, and managed mental health intake at the State Prison Complex in Phoenix.

All this breadth of knowledge of my community and my field comes now full circle to my very own private practice.

My life experiences have turned into my passions which fueled my training and specialities.

My theoretical framework is based largely on attachment & systems theory. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy @iceeft.official, Mindfulness & Self Compassion @centerformindfulselfcompassion, Trauma Informed Yoga @transcending_trauma_with_yoga, Brain-spotting @drdavidgrand — among others.

I take my education and providing the most effective services for you very seriously. I am currently a student at the University of Arizona Global campus pursuing my Doctorate in Psychology. 

First & foremost, I’m a HUMAN. I’ve suffered.

It’s difficult sometimes to reach out or find the right fit.

I’ve sat across from inmates with life sentences processing their trauma, played with families on the floor of an Inpatient wing dedicated to Autism, and sat on the couch of a Mom experiencing suicidal thoughts with a newborn in her arms.

I’ve seen and done a lot.

Nothing is going to scare me. I’m not judging ever— and I got you.

I empower my clients to find healing through their intuition, their voice, their needs & their OWN resilient spirit.

I’m a guide. I’m no better than you. I AM YOU.
We are just in a certain role when you sit across from me.

If you feel brave enough to reach out to me— I value our connection.

This work is more than a job to me. It’s a life’s work. A calling.

The light in me honors the light in you.

Jess