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Team Members

Our team of dedicated and compassionate therapists are here to support you on your journey toward emotional well-being. Each therapist brings a unique set of skills and experiences to guide you in your personal growth. You can reach out to our therapists directly to schedule a consultation or request the necessary documentation to schedule an intake appointment.

 

We’re here to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced life.

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Let’s walk this path together!

Mya L. Adams M. Ed., LPC, ADHD-CCSP,   C-DBT

Mya L. Adams M. Ed., LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT

Clinical Director & Founder, Mesa & Telehealth

Mya founded the this practice with the dual purpose of providing accessible, high-quality therapy to clients while also fostering the development of therapists' skills and professional growth. She is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate their challenges and achieve lasting personal growth, and is known for her down-to-earth and quirky personality which lends to her empowering approach.

Evelyn Alvarez MS, LAMFT

Evelyn Alvarez MS, LAMFT

Bilingual Therapist, Goodyear Litchfield Rd. & Telehealth

Evelyn is an empathic, bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapist who helps couples and families reconnect, navigate addiction, trauma, and grief, and rebuild communication in a warm, judgment-free space. - Evelyn es una terapeuta empática y bilingüe que ayuda a parejas y familias a reconectar, superar la adicción, el trauma y el duelo, y mejorar la comunicación con calidez.

Jennifer ‘Jen’ Clifton MA, LAMFT

Jennifer ‘Jen’ Clifton MA, LAMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist Gilbert & Telehealth

Jen is a talented therapist who specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families. Grounded in narrative and trauma-informed approaches, She collaborates with clients to explore their stories, uncover strengths, and open space for new possibilities to emerge. Her style is warm, conversational, and deeply respectful of each person's unique experiences.

Donella Hedges MS, LAC, NCC

Donella Hedges MS, LAC, NCC

Therapist, Goodyear Litchfield Rd. & Telehealth

Donella, a first-generation multiracial therapist with immigrant roots, is passionate about breaking mental health stigmas and creating inclusive healing spaces. A trained Brainspotting practitioner, Donella integrates evidence-based and holistic approaches to support clients from diverse backgrounds toward empowerment and lasting growth.

Camille Rankin M.Ed., LAC

Camille Rankin M.Ed., LAC

Therapist , Telehealth Clients Only

Camille is a thoughtful and skilled therapist specializing in grief, addiction, trauma, and neurodiversity. With a background in school counseling and crisis intervention, she supports children, teens, and adults—especially LGBTQIA+ individuals—using client-centered, trauma-informed approaches like CBT and DBT. Camille creates a safe, inclusive space for healing, resilience, and growth.

Tawny Bill MA, LPC,   EMDR,                                        C-DBT

Tawny Bill MA, LPC, EMDR, C-DBT

Clinical Supervisor, Goodyear Park Place & Telehealth

Tawny is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of work supporting clients through challenges like substance use, PTSD, mood disorders, and anxiety. She specializes in emotion regulation and draws from CBT, DBT, EMDR, to empower individuals of all ages. She makes a supportive client-centered space focused on building resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change.

benjamin ‘ben' Brandley MC, LAC

benjamin ‘ben' Brandley MC, LAC

Therapist, Telehealth Clients Only

ben is a compassionate therapist with a background in counseling and communication, dedicated to helping individuals build healthier relationships with themselves and others. He specializes in working with men, college students, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals.

Rifat ‘Ralph’ Daoud MA, LAC

Rifat ‘Ralph’ Daoud MA, LAC

Therapist, Goodyear Litchfield Rd. & Telehealth

Ralph is a committed therapist with a whole-person approach to therapy, drawing on his background in exercise science to support the connection between physical and mental resilience. He works with individuals ages 12 and up, addressing depression, grief, transitions, and performance anxiety, with a particular interest in supporting young men and teenage boys.

William ‘Wil’ Lehman MS, LAC, NCC

William ‘Wil’ Lehman MS, LAC, NCC

Therapist, Mesa Office & Telehealth

Wil is an attuned individual and couples therapist who blends warmth with practical, goal-oriented strategies. He supports clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties, drawing on EMDR and Gottman Method training. Wil tailors each session to his clients' unique needs, helping them build resilience, clarity, and stronger connections.

Kathleen Tyrakoski MA, LAC

Kathleen Tyrakoski MA, LAC

Therapist, Gilbert, Mesa & Telehealth

Kathleen is a dedicated, first-generation Filipino-American counselor passionate about creating culturally responsive healing spaces where clients feel genuinely seen and supported. She integrates evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches—including CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy—to support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.

Lily Alvarado MA, LAC, LAMFT

Lily Alvarado MA, LAC, LAMFT

Dual Licensed Therapist, Peoria & Telehealth

Lily is a knowledgeable dual-licensed LAC and LAMFT providing relational, change-oriented psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. She integrates EFT, Experiential, DBT, and Narrative therapy to help clients build secure, authentic connections. Lily also offers specialized Christian counseling for those wishing to integrate faith into their therapeutic journey.

Karina Chandler MA, LAMFT

Karina Chandler MA, LAMFT

Therapist, Telehealth Clients Only

Karina is a resourceful clinician with over 20 years of experience supporting marginalized and underserved communities through trauma-informed, social justice-oriented care. Her work emphasizes empathy, empowerment, and creating safe spaces for healing, and she has contributed to the field through research on vicarious trauma and art-based treatments published in professional journals.

Sarah Slaughter Harper  M. Ed., LAC

Sarah Slaughter Harper M. Ed., LAC

Therapist, Chandler & Telehealth

Sarah is a compassionate and creative therapist specializing in play therapy, adoption, foster care, and childhood trauma. With experience in family systems and trauma-informed care, she supports children of all ages, adoptive families, and caregivers navigating complex emotional journeys. She creates a warm, child-centered space where families build connection, resilience, and healing.

Kristina Murray MS, LAC, NCC

Kristina Murray MS, LAC, NCC

Therapist, Telehealth Clients Only

Kristina is a focused therapist with over six years of experience specializing in military populations and individuals facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She integrates mindfulness-based practices with evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT to create a safe, client-centered space for healing and growth.

Drew Adams

Drew Adams

Practice Manager

Drew, Practice Manager at Adams Mental Health, is dedicated to handling your administrative needs and navigating insurance complexities. He advocates for clients to resolve insurance issues and is available to answer questions or help connect you with the right therapist for your needs.

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Get in Touch With Us

Email:

info@adamsmentalhealth.com

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Call or Text:

480.447.6537 

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Fax:

480.452.0242

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