Your Staff

Jailene Sanchez, LMSW

Licensure #23352

I believe that one of the most powerful parts of therapy is having someone who truly listens. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where we can work together to navigate life's challenges and build the skills and confidence needed to move forward.

I earned both my Bachelor of Arts in psychology and my Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals across a variety of settings. My experience includes supporting residents in group homes as they navigated trauma, anxiety, emotional challenges, and the transition back into everyday life.

I have also worked with teenagers, helping them better understand and manage their emotions during difficult stages of development.

Currently, I serve as a crisis responder, providing support to individuals experiencing anxiety, hopelessness, emotional distress, and other life challenges. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and believe that meaningful change begins by working collaboratively with each client. Whether you are looking to build coping skills, regain motivation, or have a space where you feel heard and supported, I strive to meet you where you are and help you move toward your goals.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in nature and traveling whenever I have the opportunity. I believe that balance, connection, and personal growth are important both inside and outside the therapy room.

Elizabeth Pimentel, Masters in Psychology

Bilingual Therapist (English/Spanish)

I earned my master's degree in psychology and have spent years working as a full-time English Language Development teacher, supporting students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. My experiences in both education and my own journey through therapy have shaped the therapist I strive to be today.

Through my personal experience with therapy, I came to understand the important impact of having someone who truly listens and seeks to understand your story even when it feels difficult to put into words. That experience inspired me to create the same kind of supportive, compassionate space for others. Throughout my teaching career, I have been a trusted source of support for my students, fostering safe, inclusive environments where they felt seen, heard, and valued. I bring that same commitment into my work as a therapist.

My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and trauma informed. I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling heard, accepted, and understood. Together, we'll identify your strengths, explore life's challenges, and develop practical tools that support growth both inside and outside of therapy.

I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care.

My goal is to help clients build healthy coping skills, create sustainable habits, and feel more confident navigating life's challenges.

As a bilingual therapist, I proudly offer services in both English and Spanish, creating an accessible and culturally responsive space for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, or the effects of trauma, I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and respect as you work toward healing and lasting change.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors, strength training, practicing Pilates, and learning to play the guitar.

Most importantly, I cherish spending quality time with my family. I believe that maintaining balance, nurturing meaningful relationships, and continuing to grow personally allows me to be fully present for the people I serve.

Donita Goodin, LPC

LPC-22019 · Board-Approved Supervisor

I have over thirty years of experience working in behavioral health. I obtained her Master's degree from Oklahoma State University in Community Counseling. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Performance from Northeastern University and I have professional experience in strength training and performance coaching.

I began my career in Oklahoma and have also practiced in New Mexico and Arizona, owning an outpatient business in all three states. I have also been a program consultant for behavioral health businesses throughout the United States and have taught graduate level group processes for the University of Oklahoma. I am currently Licensed in Oklahoma and Arizona as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board approved Supervisor for candidates seeking licensure.

I have worked throughout the continuum of care to include acute care, residential treatment, juvenile justice group homes, therapeutic foster care, PHP/IOP and general outpatient services. The latter part of my career has had more of a concentration of outpatient services supporting individuals to thrive in their natural settings.

I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing trauma, relational/family difficulties, anxiety, depression, substance use and sexualized behavior problems.

I am a strong proponent of both mind-body wellness and the power of hope and resiliency. I am passionate about supporting others to increase their happiness and become their best version of themselves. When not working, you will likely find me playing competitive softball with my travel team based out of New Mexico or adventuring in the great outdoors cycling, rowing, hiking or kayaking with family and friends.

Chawna Anderson, LMSW

Therapist

With over 25 years of experience serving individuals and families across healthcare, hospice, and public-school settings, I bring both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to the therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I am committed to walking alongside those navigating life transitions, grief, stress, identity development, caregiving challenges, and emotional overwhelm.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Grand Canyon University.

I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate space where clients can build resilience, gain clarity, and grow more confident in their sense of purpose and identity. Whether you are facing a major life transition, grief, burnout, or simply feel ready for personal growth, I would be honored to support you on your journey toward healing, greater balance, and empowerment.

My approach is grounded in the belief that healing and well-being involve the whole person - mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Courtney Jackson

Professional Counseling

I believe healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, validated, and supported. If you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating difficult emotions, or facing life transitions, you don't have to go through it alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental supportive space where you can finally exhale, be yourself, and process what you've been carrying. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, neurodiverse individuals, and adults managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, family conflict, and behavioral concerns.

I understand that each person's story is unique, and I am committed to meeting you where you are with compassion and respect. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I use a blend of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and advocacy, to help you build coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change.

Together, we will identify your goals, uncover patterns, build healthier coping strategies, find and strengthen your voice, help you reconnect with your sense of balance and self. It is truly an honor to support you on your journey.

Cydney Buxton, MC

Therapist Intern · GCU Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Hi there! I'm Cydney and I'm a therapist intern currently pursuing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I'm passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to counseling is rooted in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, while remaining flexible to meet each client's unique needs.

I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions openly. I believe that healing happens through connection and authenticity, and I aim to create an environment where clients feel safe to be themselves while building insight, resilience, and confidence.

Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my dogs, reading, being in nature, and finding small ways to recharge and stay grounded. I value balance and self-care, and I bring that same intentionality into the work I do with clients.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward growth and healing.

Amanda Tallman, LMSW

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Amanda Tallman is a Licensed Master Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She is especially passionate about working with military service members, veterans, first responders, medical first responders, and dispatchers. Amanda understands the pressure that comes with high-responsibility roles and the impact that repeated exposure to crises can have on the body, sleep, relationships, and sense of self.

Amanda's approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in building a safe and steady therapeutic relationship. She prioritizes trust, pacing, and nervous system regulation, especially for clients who feel overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in talk therapy.

Many clients come in feeling on edge, irritable, numb, or disconnected, and want help with anger, stress reactions, and the strain that trauma can place on relationships at home and at work. Amanda helps clients reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen connections with the people who matter most.

Amanda integrates a variety of modalities to meet each client's needs. Her work may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Polyvagal Theory, somatic interventions, and mindfulness-based strategies. She also offers equine-assisted psychotherapy for clients who prefer an experiential option. Amanda believes horses act as co-facilitators and can support insight, grounding, and connection in a way that feels different from traditional office-based sessions.

Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and running very, very slowly.

Celeste Ford, LAC

LAC-22819 · IOP Intake & Group Therapy

Celeste Ford is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelors in Psychology.

Celeste works specifically in intake counseling for our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and group therapy. Her role is to help clients understand where they are, what they need, and what the next steps in their care should look like before beginning an intensive treatment journey.

Celeste brings a compassionate and naturally curious approach to the intake process. She takes the time to understand the person behind the presenting concerns, while thoughtfully assessing symptoms, history, safety, strengths, and diagnostic considerations to help determine the most appropriate level of care.

Having also facilitated IOP groups herself, Celeste understands the unique challenges that can accompany intensive treatment, including complex mental health concerns, significant life disruption, and circumstances involving court-ordered care. She believes that whether someone enters treatment feeling excited and eager or overwhelmed and resistant, they deserve to be respected, understood, and be given a space to be genuinely listened to.

Celeste sees the intake as the beginning of a collaborative process involving creating a clear understanding of the challenges someone is facing, identifying meaningful goals, and establishing realistic milestones to help an individual be invested in their treatment and measure progress along the way. Her goal is for each person to leave the intake feeling seen, understood, and more prepared for what comes next even when an intake process requires a lot of questions and historical context to explore.

Kayla Cummings, LAC

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Hi there! I'm Kayla Cummings, and I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on trauma from Grand Canyon University. My journey started at Arizona State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a secondary discipline in Human Development. From there, I dove into teaching special education and behavioral education for grades K-8. This experience gave me deep insights into working with children who face trauma, mental health challenges, and behavioral issues.

As a trauma survivor myself, including the profound loss of a partner, I'm deeply passionate about helping both children and adults heal from their pasts and thrive in their lives. I've had the privilege of completing an internship at The Serin Neurohealth Center, where I trained in innovative therapeutic methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and neurofeedback.

Under the mentorship of skilled neuropsychologists and psychologists, I refined my ability to conduct therapy sessions tailored to the unique needs of children and adolescents with trauma. My approach is integrative, combining EMDR and play therapy with evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT.

I've not only led therapy sessions but also have experience administering psychological assessments, facilitating neurofeedback sessions, and developing personalized treatment plans using precise data to encourage client growth and healing.

I'm also dedicated to my own ongoing growth, actively participating in professional associations like the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Arizona Counseling Association (AzCa). These memberships help me stay current with the latest advancements and connect with others in the field to bring the best options to my clients so that they can be the best version of themselves.

In my personal life, I have channeled my love of writing and literature into creating a children's therapy book titled "Felix the Feelings Ferret's EMDR Adventure: A Journey to Happy Memories" which I hope to publish soon. I am also a ferret enthusiast, having a strong affinity for these curious and playful creatures, I often dedicate time and effort to ensure their well-being and happiness. Beyond my passion for ferrets, I love immersing myself in nature. I particularly enjoy spelunking - exploring caves and hiking. I am also quite fond of reading, mostly fantasy and classic literature as well as watching foreign animation. Currently, I am undertaking the task of learning to play the harp so I can add that to my repertoire of hobbies.

Andrew Murray, LAC

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Andrew completed his internship at The Psychology Lab and earned an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. His motivation to become a counselor stems from a deep belief in the transformative power of psychotherapy to create lasting change in people's lives. Andrew offers individual and couples therapy and enjoys working with adults of all ages and adolescents.

Starting therapy is a courageous and important step in one's personal journey. Andrew believes that the client-therapist relationship is a vital foundation for that journey. In his work, he draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and existential therapy.

With empathy and a non-judgmental approach, Andrew will collaborate with you to help you reach your goals. Andrew is supervised by Breeanna Horton, MBA/HA, LCSW.

Snehapriya (Priya) Nalli, LAC

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My name is Priya, and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor. I am passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges and move toward healing and personal growth. Over the past two years, I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life stressors. I enjoy working with individuals ages 11 and above and strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to express themselves openly.

I have experience utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches. While I integrate different techniques based on each client's unique needs, my preferred approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as I believe our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are deeply connected and can greatly influence our overall well-being. I also enjoy incorporating trauma-informed therapy into my work, as I believe trauma can significantly impact an individual's emotional, mental, and overall well-being. My goal is to help clients better understand their experiences while creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth.

I understand that every individual is different, and each life experience impacts people in unique ways. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and encouraged throughout their therapeutic journey.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy reading books, painting, cooking and baking, spending time outdoors, and going on walks. I look forward to supporting you on your path toward healing, self-discovery, and growth.

Jasmine Lynch, LCSW

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Jasmine has a background working in the field to address anxiety, trauma, stress, coping skills, social skills, and depression. She has experience working with both adults and adolescents.

She likes to ensure her clients feel heard and understood throughout the healing process

Her goal is to support you in reaching your goals to become a better version of yourself! With using a variety of different modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution focused approaches.

She strives to create a safe environment where her clients can express their feelings/emotions in a non-judgemental way.

Mallary Wadle, LMSW

LMSW · Working toward LCSW

Mallary is a Licensed Master's Level Social Worker working towards independent licensure (LCSW). Mallary attended her undergrad and grad program at Northern Arizona University.

Mallary has worked in different environments and has taken something special from each experience.

During these experiences she has worked with adults, families, and adolescents from a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Mallary believes in meeting the client where they are and helping them reach self-determination. She utilizes Evidence Based applications such as CBT, a holistic approach, talk therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy, MI, strengths based, and ecological systems theory.

Mallary also works full-time as a Social Worker at an Elementary School. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 dogs, hiking, playing pool, playing darts, horse-back riding, swimming, camping, and doing puzzles.

Melissa Bailey, LMSW

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Melissa is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) currently working towards obtaining her Licensed Clinical Social Work License. She moved to Arizona in 2011 to complete her graduate degree at Arizona State University. Melissa obtained her Master's in Social Work in 2013. She has over ten years of experience working in the mental health field to include: inpatient, outpatient, school, and hospital settings in both community and private healthcare settings. Melissa enjoys working with adolescents and adults from an array of cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and behavioral health backgrounds. Melissa is an LGBTQIA+ ally and has worked with multi diverse people with serious mental illness, trauma, general mental health, and substance use/abuse issues.

Melissa practices from a trauma informed perspective and utilize techniques from a variety of therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Focused, Crisis Stabilization. Melissa is currently obtaining her Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification as well as her Certificate for Somatic Trauma treatment. Melissa focuses on individualized therapy as Melissa realizes that one size does not fit all.

In Melissa's free time, she loves the outdoors, especially the beach and hiking. Melissa loves her animals and treats them like they are human.

Melissa's focus is to meet her clients where they are, emotionally, and assist them in navigating through any barriers they may have towards healing.