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Licensed Therapists
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Dara Ulibarri, LCSW
Dara earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work at Arizona State University. She provides compassionate whole health approaches including Mindfulness, CBT-Trauma Informed, Couples Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Substance and Relapse Prevention, Grief and Loss, and psychoeducational tools to improve coping skills and communication techniques. Dara has worked with adolescents and adults in community behavioral health and hospital settings for over 25 years.
Stacey Stocks, LCSW
Stacey brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and compassion to Entune Behavioral Health. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology and master’s in social work from The University of Michigan. Stacey believes in the body-mind connection. To achieve overall health and wellbeing, it is important to care for both body and mind. She is passionate and committed to helping others to heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
For over 25 years, Stacey has cared for individuals, couples, and groups in inpatient and outpatient levels of care. As a therapist, she helps people effectively manage issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress/Trauma, Emotional Dysregulation, Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders. She is a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Stacey uses a strength-based, person-centered approach to develop strong, therapeutic relationships.
Imaan Ahmed, LPC
Imaan Ahmed has over four years of experience in the mental health field, with expertise in various settings, including private practices, partial hospitalization, and community-based organizations. She specializes in working with adults, adolescents, and children, with a focus on helping adolescents during their critical developmental years. As both an individual therapist and group facilitator, Imaan uses therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet the unique needs of each client.
Passionate about destigmatizing mental health, Imaan has also led community initiatives and frequently lectures on wellness topics. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and make meaningful progress in their mental health journeys.
Elizabeth Arrington, LCSW
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience in behavioral health, including work in group homes, crisis intervention, community outpatient care, and detox services. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Arizona in 2010 and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2017. She has worked with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, life transitions, identity concerns, and self-esteem challenges.
Elizabeth has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults both individually and through group facilitation. She views therapy as a journey and a partnership to work towards achievable goals.
Zachary Arrington, LMSW
Zachary is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University. Committed to providing high-quality mental health care, Zachary has extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy technique particularly effective for trauma and anxiety-related conditions.
Zachary has a wide breadth of therapeutic skills, with significant experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). These modalities enable him to offer a tailored approach that addresses the unique needs of each client, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being.
Having experience in the treatment of a range of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, Zachary works collaboratively with his clients to help them navigate their challenges and build resilience. His empathetic and client-centered approach ensures a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve their mental health goals.
Iona Bailey, MSW
Iona Bailey, MSW, is dedicated to fostering a supportive and affirming environment for clients. She is passionate about working with neurodivergent populations—particularly individuals with Autism and ADHD—and also specializes in chronic illness, disability, end-of-life issues, and LGBTQ+ experiences. Drawing from her lived experiences as a neurodivergent, disabled, and queer person, Iona brings authenticity and empathy to the therapeutic process.
Incorporating existentialist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspectives, she emphasizes practical skills for navigating the complexities of identity, neurodiversity, and disability. Iona is committed to creating a safe space where clients can explore their challenges and celebrate their strengths.
Bonnie Bordner, LMSW
Bonnie is a Licensed Master Social Worker and holds a Master’s of Social Work from Arizona State University. Her professional background includes working in education, arts non-profit, child advocacy, parental attachment research, general mental health treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and trauma-focused therapy. She also has specialized training and experience working with military and first responders.
Bonnie believes the most important thing in creating a therapeutic relationship is trust. In order to establish this, she works to create a secure, open, and safe environment for her clients. Bonnie specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) along with brain-spotting and parts work. She utilizes a variety of additional modalities to help individuals obtain real, tangible skills to feel more confident dealing with their personal, daily struggles. Bonnie works to highlight an individual’s strengths to propel them toward healing and is passionate about connecting people with their core selves.
Brittany Cabezas, LCSW, CCTP, CCATP
Brittany earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and employs various therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to individualize treatment for each client and approach every session with a person-centered and strengths-based perspective. Brittany has worked in detox, inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. She has diverse experience working with adults of all ages involving dual diagnoses, general mental health, trauma, substance use disorders, serious mental illness, and neurological and chronic health conditions. Brittany is passionate about helping clients and their loved ones in navigating circumstances to improve their quality of life.
Z DeWald, LAC
Z graduated from Prescott college with a Masters in Counseling with a focus on social justice and an Educational Specialist degree in Nature-Assisted Therapy Program Administration. They are Neurodivergent, Queer, and Disabled. She values gentleness, honesty, humor, weirdness, communication, defiance, liberation, hope, community, and identity pride. Z’s therapy style is flexible and collaborative. Clients can expect to be asked for honest feedback, support needs, etc., so changes and plans for therapy can be matched to their needs. Their office has areas to sit, lay, or stand, and they are also able to go outside/into nature with clients (weather permitting). She believes that while therapy can be difficult, effective healing should also feel liberating, fun, and empowering.
Z is influenced by salutogenic theories (i.e. what creates health vs. what creates illness). Discrimination, prejudice, and oppression in all forms are enemies of mental health; how we respond to these and the systems that enact them is where we find health through empowerment and celebration of communities, kinship, and revolution. Their favorite part of therapy is honoring each feeling (sadness, joy, rage, confusion, fear, etc.) as important, valuable, and part of a beautiful whole that is each stunningly unique person.
Brittany Dorsey, LAC
Brittany began her passion for work in behavioral health in 2015, after graduating from the University of Arizona with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After spending time working in case management, crisis intervention, and counseling for multiple populations in the community, she attended graduate school and earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Walden University. Brittany takes a true collaborative approach to her therapy, and works alongside clients to create a supportive, “real”, and open space where true healing can happen. Brittany values autonomy, and the client’s ability to know what is best for them – especially when given the safe space to explore what that looks like. Her approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, and she utilizes practices from Somatic-based therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parts work (IFS). She has experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, relational issues, impulsivity, substance use, and other real-life concerns. She is looking forward to being a motivating force on your work towards healing, content, and happiness in your life.
Ellie Favara, LMSW
Ellie earned her BA and Masters of Social Work from Arizona State University. She assists clients with aging issues, the emotions related to complex and terminal medical conditions, adult caregiver stress, depression and anxiety. Her compassion, warmth and ability to show clients how problems can become manageable are her strengths. Ellie utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, strength prospective and solution focused therapy to help her clients create their solutions.
Frank Fountain, LPC
Frank is a graduate from Grand Canyon University with honors. Frank has certifications in Trauma and Grief and Bereavement. He specializes in these areas along with substance abuse and addictions along with mood and personality disorders. Risk and crisis management are a focus. In meeting the client where they are, Frank uses an integrated approach to therapy. Utilization of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provide an approach to meet the client where they are at. Other integrations of Existentialism and Gestalt supplement the main modalities. Frank brings experience from Group Therapy, Inpatient and Outpatient settings, as well as Title 36 Work in providing a level of safety to the individual in exploring personal Challenges. Frank also has worked in Child Therapy, Play Therapy and Family Therapy.
Frank has worked in the field of mental health for over 15 years beginning with traumatic brain injured individuals and is a licensed professional counselor.
Kelli Gacic, LCSW
Kelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been serving the Tucson behavioral health community since 2005 after earning her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Arizona and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. Her career spans serving children, adolescents, adults and families across an array of substance use and mental health disorders through direct care services and administrative roles. Kelli works to support individuals on their own defined paths of recovery in a non-judgmental, free and protected space using modalities including Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Mindfulness, and Sand Tray Therapy, always through a trauma informed lens.
Amber Gin, LCSW, ECDCS, CCATP
Amber provides person-centered therapy with compassion and empathy through an integrated approach. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. Amber works with adults of all ages who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, and low self-esteem. She specializes in therapy with older adults and has extensive experience with informal caregivers and families of loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Devin Gorman, LMFT
Devin received a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University and has been in the field for over 10 years. She has worked in group therapy, inpatient, residential and outpatient treatment settings. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she excels in working with couples and families to strengthen the bonds between loved ones. She also specializes in working with those who have experienced family of origin dysfunction, marital discord, mood instability, anxiety, and relational or childhood trauma.
Devin enjoys practicing person-centered therapy and strives to make sure her approach is affirming. Her therapeutic style often includes mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other integrative approaches. Above all, she is passionate about creating an environment in which the client can feel safe, heard, and supported. Devin collaborates with the client to guide them in exploring their capacity for positive change.
Brittany Griebling, LCSW
Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She received her BA in Gender Studies from the University of California, San Diego and her Masters in Social Work from Temple University. She also has a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania and taught in Temple University’s Intellectual Heritage Program before pursing a career as a therapist.
Brittany’s primary interests are familial and relational issues, life transitions, mood and personality disorders, self-worth, and trauma and post-traumatic growth and thriving. She enjoys helping clients discover practical ways to increase their wellbeing and achieve their goals. Her approach is strengths-based, hopeful, and respectful of the client. She believes in having a friendly, non-judgmental curiosity towards the challenges and joys of being human. Brittany is most strongly informed by person-centered and psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. She has a background in substance use disorder (SUD) assessment and treatment across a range of severity, working with clients with these challenges, as well as their loved ones. Brittany is LGBTQ+ and poly/kink affirming. She strives for cultural humility and awareness of racial trauma and other justice issues that have both individual and social dimensions.
Claudia Hannum, LISAC
Claudia is a graduate from Grand Canyon University where she obtained her masters’ degree in Addictions Counseling. As a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Claudia is passionate about helping individuals break generational patterns and establish new ways of coping. She utilizes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Claudia recognizes the correlation between substance use and mental illness, and she has extensive experience treating clients with depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, PTSD, and ADHD. Claudia provides psychoeducation to help clients build healthy boundaries and increase insight and self-awareness. She works with couples and individuals in helping build strong relationships and improve communication. Claudia understands the importance of providing a safe space, one that is conducive to healing through the use of Trauma Informed Care. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and may conduct sessions in either language to accommodate client’s preference.
Paige Harlan, LCSW
Paige’s professional background is in individual therapy, group therapy, and mental health workshops. Paige uses a holistic and eclectic approach to improve mental health by providing knowledge, empowerment, and practical skills to encourage well-being, growth, and change. Paige is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received their B.A. in Psychology and their Master’s of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice. Paige uses modalities such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Tapping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Contemplative Therapy. They are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent, and a trained yoga instructor.
Jose Hernandez, LAC
Jose is a skilled mental health professional and a graduate of Grand Canyon University, certified in providing domestic violence psychoeducation to court-mandated offenders. With a deep commitment to aiding families, he works with both mothers and fathers in individual or couples’ settings, focusing on enhancing relationships and fostering supportive environments for children.
His expertise spans various areas, including substance use, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem issues, anger management, and parenting. Passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential, Jose employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Bilingual in English and Spanish, he offers flexible session options to cater to clients’ language preferences, ensuring accessible and effective support for all.
Demi Holmes, LCSW
Demi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is empathetic and passionate about helping her clients to adjust, heal, and reach their higher potential. She graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2018 and has 6 years of counseling experience in private practice, community agency, and correctional settings. She has treated individuals with a wide range of mental health needs.
Demi takes a person-in-environment perspective, considering how her clients and the world around them influence one another. She values working together with her clients to explore and honor their experiences in a safe space and helping them to leverage their own strengths to achieve their goals.
Demi’s therapeutic modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with elements of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and trauma-focused therapy. Techniques including role-play, talk therapy, meditation, DBT skills, and thought-experiment to name a few. Her office is a safe space for adult clients of all identities.
Bruce Kahler, LPC
Bruce completed a B.A. in counseling at Penn State and M.A. in Counseling at Liberty University. He has worked in community mental health in three states since 1993 and as a counselor/therapist since 2010. Bruce specializes in experiential therapies that use the client/therapist relationship, along with clinically proven, effective and brief strategies to repair attachment injuries and conflicts and restore a healthy sense of self-acceptance and confidence to improve clients’ mood and experience.
Bruce enjoys year-round hiking in canyons around Tucson, and regularly joins other local singer-songwriters to sing and play guitar to refresh his creativity.
Morgann Kidwell, LAMFT
Morgann received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Family Sciences with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Kentucky. She brings experience in assisting individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Morgann’s expertise extends to working with couples, families, LGBTQ+ couples, addressing infidelity issues, trauma, and anxiety. Additionally, as a certified provider with Star Behavioral Health, she has particular proficiency in supporting members of the military.
Morgann is certified in Post-Traumatic Somatic Growth Therapy (PTG) and Somatic Experiencing (SE). Her approach to therapy is person-centered and she prides herself on working with you to find the modality that best fits your needs. Morgann utilizes a mix of interventions including EFT, Gottman, Somatic Therapy, DBT, Sand Tray and Play Therapy techniques.
Morgann’s goal as a therapist is to help you discover your own inner strengths and light. Clients have described her therapeutic presence as grounded, humorous, and empathetic.
Victor Lennartz, LAC
Victor is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona. He has experience working with adults facing a range of mental health and behavioral health challenges, including depression, anxiety disorders, grief and bereavement, trauma and post-traumatic stress, anger management, addiction and substance use issues, and couples in conflict or recovering from infidelity.
Victor takes an integrative, client-centered approach to counseling. He draws from evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to provide tailored support that helps clients achieve their goals. Victor is committed to facing any and every challenge a client is struggling with, ensuring they never feel alone. His aim is to create a safe, compassionate environment where clients feel empowered to explore their difficulties and develop effective coping strategies to improve their overall mental well-being. As a counselor, Victor’s greatest strengths are his compassion, curiosity, kindness, and sincerity. He is approachable, empathetic, and deeply invested in each client’s healing and growth.
Amber Moriconi, LMSW
Amber earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. She is passionate about assisting others through life difficulties to promote healing and acceptance. Her professional background includes working within the DCS and foster care system, assisting those with chronic and life limiting illnesses, hospice care and grief and loss counseling. Amber assists people with finding skills to cope with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, work stress, life transitions, identity issues and trauma. She specializes in working with chronic/terminal illness and processing religious and childhood trauma. LGBTQ affirming. Amber approaches therapy with compassion and acceptance in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Haleigh Nettles, LMSW
Haleigh earned their Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Work from Texas Tech University. She earned her Master of Social work from Arizona State University in 2020. She has worked in various mental health settings including community clinics, schools, prisons, and women’s healthcare. As a social worker, Haleigh leans heavily into the Person in Environment theory, exploring with clients the impact of their environment on their behaviors.
Haleigh’s therapeutic style is eclectic, utilizing aspects from motivational interviewing, mindfulness, CBT, solution-focused therapy, strengths-based therapy, and psychoeducational. They are passionate about empowering clients and helping them build resiliency, process trauma, and explore/affirm their identity in an inclusive space.
Paula Norris, LMSW
Before earning a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University, Paula served in the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. After completing her military service, Paula became a minister in a nondenominational church, where she worked with individuals, couples, families, and children from many different walks of life. During grad school, Paula was an intern at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System where she co-facilitated suicide prevention groups, assisted veterans navigate end-of-life issues, and worked at the Fisher House with families of veterans who were receiving intense treatment at the VA. Upon graduation, Paula worked as a Counselor at a Crisis center for drug addiction and mental health working with patients from the community to establish the best treatment plan and level of care needed. Paula has worked with adults, couples, and families experiencing PTSD, drug addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychiatric disorders.
In her personal life, Paula has engaged in Equine Therapy and has experienced first hand the healing and growth that can happen while engaging in therapy. Through a client-centered approach, empathy, and compassion, Paula aims to create a safe space where healing, growth, and hope can be found.
Khalyia Patterson, LMSW
Khalyia (kah-lee-uh) is a licensed social worker in Arizona. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy Pre-Law from Western Illinois University and a Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University. She has extensive experience working with underserved and at-risk populations, adolescents, individuals involved with DCS, those navigating family law, and community crisis intervention. She has supported individuals diagnosed with anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, depression, psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
Khalyia is passionate about building a person-centered and strengths-based foundation to better assist individuals on their journey. Her goal as a therapist is to meet individuals where they are in their journey to better accompany them throughout their therapeutic process.
Bianca Pimentel, LPC, CRC
Bianca Eileen Pimentel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Bianca received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in rehabilitation and mental health from the University of Arizona. Through a Rehabilitation Services Administration Grant, Bianca obtained specialized training to understand the physical, social, and emotional impact that Visual Impairments could cause on a person’s life.
Bianca firmly believes in utilizing the strengths of individuals, with or without disabilities, to effectively address their needs and concerns. For the past five years, Bianca has provided individual, group, couples, and family sessions in both English and Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health. Bianca implements a diverse range of techniques and approaches with clients that entrust her with their cognitive and emotional well-being. These techniques and modalities include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to personalize your experience.
Bianca’s kindness and compassion allow for a safe space where you can be vulnerable to express and understand your thoughts, behaviors and emotions fully. Through collaboration, she hopes that you have realizations that inspire change so you can further understand how anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health-related issues have affected you. She hopes that you are willing to embark on an adventure into your own development and growth.
Jacqui Placencio, LMSW
Jacqui is a licensed social worker in the state of Arizona. She brings a diverse background in behavioral health spanning over 15 years. She first earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Arizona in 2008, and then a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2016. Her professional background includes: outpatient mental health, mobile crisis services, the VA Healthcare system nursing home program, community prevention and diversion services. She has worked with a wide range of individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use and personality disorders. Jacqui has experience in a variety of treatment modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefing, and Substance and Relapse Prevention. She is particularly passionate about assisting individuals with progression and adjusting as needed to meet the individual where they are in their treatment.
Jonathan Rosales, LASAC
Jonathan Rosales is a dedicated Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona, where he laid the foundation for understanding human behavior and mental health. Building on this foundation, Jonathan pursued a Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University, specializing in the complexities of substance abuse and addiction treatment.
Jonathan has accumulated significant experience in both individual and group therapy settings. His expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered approaches. He is certified in Moral Reconation Therapy and has been trained in the Seeking Safety curriculum, demonstrating his commitment to utilizing evidence-based practices in his counseling sessions. Jonathan’s clinical focus encompasses substance use disorders, relapse prevention strategies, and addressing co-occurring mental health conditions. He approaches each therapeutic journey with empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face in their recovery process. His goal is to empower clients to achieve lasting change and improve their overall well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.
Laura Speta, LPC
Laura Speta is a dedicated mental health therapist committed to helping you achieve your treatment goals. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tucson. Laura holds a Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also a proud member of the American Counseling Association.
Laura has extensive experience in the behavioral health field, having worked with both non-profit and for-profit agencies. Her clinical expertise spans children, families, and individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, complex trauma, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA2+ issues, ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, mood disorders, and general mental health concerns.
Laura has served clients from a wide range of unique, inclusive, and diverse backgrounds. She employs a versatile counseling approach with a strong preference for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and related modalities.
As an empathetic professional, Laura firmly believes in the potential for healing for everyone. Her mission is to enhance each client’s quality of life by gently encouraging greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Her goal is to help clients find tranquility, emotional healing, and self-mastery.
Sarah Stewart, LAC
Sarah left the gray skies and rain of London for the desert of Tucson to continue her passion of working in behavioral health. Sarah is a Licensed Associate Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She has over 25 years of experience working in the fields of education, youthwork, community mental health, and private practice counseling. Sarah’s undergraduate degree is from the U.K. in Comparative Religion and Philosophy. She also obtained her qualification as a Middle School and High school teacher from the Institute of Education (University of London), and earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Edinburgh University. Though her education and experiences are varied, her primary focus and passion lies in the therapy process.
Sarah works collaboratively with all her clients to become the best version of themselves, so they feel lighter, more grounded, and have greater agency in their lives. She is passionate about helping people succeed, and has found a love for working with both teens and adults. Sarah enjoys working with individuals and especially couples. One thing that you may not know about her, is that when driving (alone), she loves to sing very loudly in the car with the music blaring.
Talia Thurber, LMSW
Talia earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. She has 5 years of experience in behavioral health, working in various settings and with diverse populations. As a social worker, Talia acknowledges that problems often arise from broken systems. To this end, Talia is committed to providing trauma-informed counseling rooted in curiosity, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive practices. She uses an integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based models including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Talia employs a warm, practical, and person-centered approach. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Benjamin TreDenick, LAC
Ben completed a M.A. in counseling (Interdisciplinary) at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan in August of 2018. He is a credentialed para educator and gained the credential of Registered Behavioral Therapist in 2019. Ben has recently served as a Substance Abuse clinician to provide Residential Substance Abuse Treatment including PTSD impacted counseling.
Ben is passionate about working with people who are struggling with grief, trauma-related substance abuse issues and other mental health related concerns. He approaches counseling with a shared responsibility for the counseling process in mind. Ben offers an integrative approach to healing, which encompasses the totality of human experience: the physical, spiritual, and psychological (taking into account individual belief systems).
A recent transplant to Tucson, Ben enjoys participating and volunteering at his church, teaching children, teens, adults, and seniors. He can be found hiking at sunset through the foothills and enjoys spending time with family and extended family here in Tucson.
Shay Wills, LAC
Shay is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) holding a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. He possesses experience in assisting individuals coping with a spectrum of psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, grief/loss, and navigating life transitions. His professional journey has afforded him the opportunity to engage with diverse demographics, including Hispanic, African American, as well as gay and lesbian communities.
Operating within a framework of various therapeutic modalities, Shay employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and trauma-informed care. His approach is characterized by a compassionate commitment to tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs, fostering a non-judgmental environment that seeks to empower clients by leveraging their inherent strengths and resources.
Arlene Woolfolk, LPC
Arlene’s experience is in individual counseling, family counseling, treatment planning, individualized assessments, and trauma informed crisis management. A University of Arizona graduate with a master’s in mental health counseling, Arlene uses psychoeducation to promote client understanding regarding the impacts of trauma as it relates to integrated care services. This covers treatment issues (including medication), official diagnoses, and relevant skills training. She approaches therapy with professionalism, warmth, empathy, acceptance, and humor.
Arlene is bilingual in English and Spanish and may conduct sessions in either language to accommodate the client’s preference.
Psychiatric Services
Amy Duschinski, PMHNP-BC
As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Amy is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care rooted in evidence-based practices. Amy earned her advanced degree from Wilkes University, where she developed a strong foundation in mental health care. Her approach integrates the latest research and clinical guidelines to ensure that each patient receives personalized and effective treatment. She is committed to understanding the unique needs of each individual providing support that is both holistic and empathetic. Her goal is to foster an environment of trust and collaboration, empowering patients to achieve their mental health and wellness goals. With a focus on continuous learning and professional development, she strives to stay at the forefront of advancements in psychiatric care. Her passion for mental health drives her to make a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.
Leadership Team
Allison DeBruycker
Allison DeBruycker has over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, with a career shaped by her passion for helping diverse populations. A graduate of Texas A&M with a master’s in social work, she has worked with veterans facing PTSD and substance use challenges, as well as children in outpatient mental health settings. Over the years, she’s held various leadership roles, from directing social services in hospitals to serving as CEO. Through it all, her focus has remained on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
Stacey Stocks, LCSW
Stacey brings over 25 years of experience to her role at Entune, where she joined in March 2024 to help expand its reach into Phoenix. Originally from Metro Detroit, she earned her degrees in psychology and social work from the University of Michigan. Stacey’s career has spanned various settings, from inpatient to outpatient care, and she is trained in EMDR and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Known for her compassionate, servant leadership style, she’s passionate about helping those with mood disorders, trauma, and severe mental illness. In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, and baking.
Dara Ulibarri, LCSW
Dara has over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in both community behavioral health and hospital settings. A graduate of Arizona State University, Dara provides a compassionate, whole-health approach to therapy, using techniques like Mindfulness, CBT-Trauma Informed, and Couples Counseling. She also focuses on grief and loss, substance abuse prevention, and improving communication skills. Dara is passionate about helping her clients build resilience and develop better coping strategies for life’s challenges.
Amy Duschinski, PMHNP-BC
Amy is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Earning her advanced degree from Wilkes University, Amy integrates holistic and empathetic approaches to address each patient’s unique mental health needs. She strives to foster an environment of trust and collaboration, empowering patients to achieve their mental health and wellness goals. With a commitment to continuous learning, Amy stays at the forefront of psychiatric care advancements to make a lasting, positive impact on those she serves.
Imaan Ahmed, LPC
Imaan Ahmed has over four years of experience in the mental health field, with expertise in various settings, including private practices, partial hospitalization, and community-based organizations. She specializes in working with adults, adolescents, and children, with a focus on helping adolescents during their critical developmental years. As both an individual therapist and group facilitator, Imaan uses therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet the unique needs of each client.
Passionate about destigmatizing mental health, Imaan has also led community initiatives and frequently lectures on wellness topics. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and make meaningful progress in their mental health journeys.
Brock Pennington
Brock Pennington is the Community Liaison at Entune Behavioral Health and an Army veteran passionate about supporting veterans and their families. He values community, empathy, and trauma-informed care, which has driven his work with the TPCH Homeless Outreach Coalition and founding the VA EVS (End Veteran Suicide) Coalition. Through EVS, he helps reduce stigma and foster engagement in the veteran community. Brock is dedicated to organizing community events and fundraisers for veterans in need, and he enjoys collaborating with others to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of his community.
Support Staff
Angelina Prospal
Behavioral Health Technician, Front Desk
Kirstyn Vessey-Webb
Behavioral Health Technician, Front Desk