Our Team
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Licensed Therapists
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Psychiatric & Medication Management
Jovan Ramirez, PMHNP-BC
Jovan Ramirez is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), who specializes in treating addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (excluding methadone) and comprehensive medication management alongside evidence-based therapy. My approach is compassionate, structured, and collaborative, meeting clients where they are while empowering meaningful change.
I integrate CBT, ACT, DBT, and person-centered care to help clients understand how life experiences shape thought patterns and behaviors. I work with individuals across the lifespan, including children, older adults, and veterans, and I am fluent in Spanish, allowing me to provide culturally responsive care.
Clients can expect a safe, supportive space that balances professionalism with warmth and approachability. My goal is to help individuals break long-standing cycles, build confidence, and create lasting improvement in their mental health and well-being.
Haley Howell, PMHNP-BC
Haley Howell, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She works with young adult to older adult individuals, offering care that respects each person’s lived experience. Haley provides medication management paired with brief supportive therapy, using a holistic approach that treats the whole person.
Clients can expect a safe, non-judgmental space where honesty, understanding, and compassionate feedback guide the work. She chose this field out of a genuine love for connecting with people and offering hope during difficult seasons. Haley helps clients navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, using medication as an adjunct to ongoing therapeutic work.
Her relaxed, accepting nature allows clients to show up authentically and feel truly seen. She believes therapy is the foundation of lasting healing and encourages anyone who feels unsure to know that simply considering help is already a powerful first step.
Amber Clark, PMHNP-BC
Amber Clark, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 10 years of experience in nursing in multiple settings including hospice, intensive care, and psychiatric services as a provider.) She has worked across a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, residential substance abuse rehab, outpatient telepsychiatry, crisis units and inpatient psychiatry units. Amber has primarily worked with adult and geriatric clients in these settings and specializes in treating substance use disorders and enjoys supporting new parents through post-partum disorders.
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, blending medication management, education, mindfulness, and holistic lifestyle support. Amber creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel understood, empowered, and actively involved in their treatment.
Administrative & Leadership Team
Ann Unrast, LPC
Ann Unrast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations across Arizona and New Mexico. She offers individual and family therapy and has a strong background in supporting clients through anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem, and caregiver burnout, as well as managing major mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Ann draws from a range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused psychotherapy. Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, rooted in the belief that mental health is just one part of overall well-being. Ann collaborates closely with each client, tailoring treatment to individual needs, goals, and pace. She values integrated care, client education, and empowerment in the healing process. Ann offers sessions in person and online, supporting clients as they build skills and strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
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.
Brock Pennington
Brock Pennington is the Director of Community Relations 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.
Stephanie Peckham, LPC
Stephanie serves as the Clinical Director for our Phoenix metro sites, overseeing the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services across the region. With deep expertise in trauma, self-esteem, stress management, and mood disorders, she provides guidance and mentorship to clinicians while fostering a culture of compassionate, client-centered care.
A strong advocate for relational and solution-focused practices, Stephanie emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and the development of effective, evidence-based interventions. Their leadership is informed by years of experience supporting teens and young adults through life transitions, identity exploration, and personal growth, ensuring that every client receives thoughtful, individualized care.
Known for building authentic relationships and encouraging open dialogue, she balances warmth with thoughtful challenge, creating a supportive environment for both staff and clients. Their commitment to excellence and innovation helps shape clinical practices that promote meaningful, lasting change.
John Ashby, LCSW
John Ashby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has 30+ years of experience working in Behavioral Health. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1997 and has been working with diverse populations ever since. Mr. Ashby has developed multiple programs throughout his career and has served both adults and children. He has experience working in different environments including outpatient, IOP/PHP, residential and behavioral health hospitals.
As a Marine Veteran, he has dedicated himself to serving the Veteran population throughout his career. Mr. Ashby is a father of twins and loves anything that gets him into nature. He is glad to be back in Tucson after spending most of his life in Colorado and is committed to helping those in need and strongly believes in working to support the community.
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.