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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 providing child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy in both English and Spanish. She creates a safe, compassionate environment where clients can explore self-understanding and build self-empowerment, supporting healthier, sustainable, and deeply fulfilling change. Rosa is trained in Sand Therapy and play therapy, and she holds Level 3 training in the Gottman Method for Couples Counseling as well as training in hypnotherapy.
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.
Chelsey Wisehart, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
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
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Neal Reiersen, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
About Neal I'm Neal, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's most challenging moments. My work is guided by a deep belief that everyone has the capacity to find peace and build a more meaningful life. My Approach I offer an encouraging and supportive therapeutic environment where self-reflection and self-acceptance become powerful tools for growth. Using an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model within a Cognitive Behavioral framework, I help clients acknowledge life's realities while not being limited by them. I also incorporate an existential perspective, empowering you to direct our work toward the changes that matter most to you. Through respect and understanding, my goal is to support you in processing past traumas, managing disruptive mood symptoms, breaking old patterns, and becoming a more authentic version of yourself. Areas of Focus I specialize in working with individuals experiencing: Trauma and PTSD Depression and anxiety Addiction Grief and bereavement Life transitions Family relationship challenges Stress management Taking the First Step The road to a happier, more fulfilling life begins with small but significant steps. Seeking help is the first step on a journey of infinite possibilities. I look forward to speaking with you and supporting you along the way.
Karissa Stringfield, 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+).
Kimberley Pontious
Licensed Professional Counselor
With twenty-five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Kim specializes in helping individuals break free from stuck patterns and heal their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. Her approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a compassionate, evidence-based modality that teaches you how to make peace with difficult thoughts and feelings while taking active steps toward what truly matters to you. Kim also treats anxiety disorders and works with those caught up in unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that feel overwhelming and are negatively impacting their lives. Having spent over two decades navigating complex clinical spaces, Kim is deeply committed to social justice, cultural humility, and equity in mental health, ensuring every client's unique background is honored and integrated into the healing process. Her goal is to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can drop the struggle with your internal world and reconnect with your values.
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’.
Lindsay Walker
Clinical Intern
Lyndsay Walker is a graduate student completing her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. Before entering the counseling field, she worked in special education, where she gained experience supporting a diverse range of students across many ages and needs. That background shapes how she approaches therapy today, with a genuine passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. Lyndsay works with children, adolescents, young adults, and couples, and enjoys the variety that comes with treating clients across the lifespan. Her approach is person-centered and strength-based, and she is intentional about building a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a welcoming space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. A few notes: I tightened the language, varied the sentence structure so it doesn't read as choppy, and gave it a bit more warmth for a client-facing audience while keeping it professional. If you'd like, I can also draft a shorter version for a staff directory listing, or match the tone to bios already on your site if you send me one or two for reference.
