Therapists

Dr. Jennifer Burruel, LPC, NCC offers online/virtual video telehealth counseling/therapy services. She accepts self-pay ($140-$200), Aetna, Optum, and United Healthcare. 

Dr. Burruel earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Ethnic Studies and Social & Behavioral Sciences (2006), Master of Counseling (2009), and Doctor of Behavioral Health (2014) from Arizona State University. She has been practicing psychotherapy since 2009 and her professional behavioral and mental health experience includes executive leadership, clinical supervision, and direct care in both private practice and nonprofit community agency settings. Dr. Burruel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and board certified National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Dr. Burruel has been an approved clinical supervisor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) since 2013 and has provided clinical supervision and mentoring for several counselors who successfully obtained independent licensure. She has also supervised masters level counseling interns for Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University.  

As a behavioral and mental health therapist, Dr. Burruel specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+), with a concentration on high achieving individuals. Dr. Burruel helps clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, work/life balance, interpersonal relationship challenges, personal development, and professional/career development. Her doctorate education and training included integrated care, which is the holistic treatment of both physical/medical and behavioral health, evidence-based interventions, management skills, and entrepreneurship approaches. Dr. Burruel's education, training, and experience as a provider, clinical supervisor, senior executive leader, and entrepreneur have equipped her with the skills and ability to empathize, support, and connect with high achievers in a unique way. 

Dr. Burruel provides integrative counseling and therapy services using evidence-based treatment modalities to customize services to help her clients achieve their personal, professional, and relationship goals. Dr. Burruel's style is genuine, empathetic, collaborative, respectful, direct, and encouraging. Evidence-based treatments Dr. Burruel uses include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT/SFBT), and EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).

Maritza Garza-Hogue, LCSW offers online/virtual video telehealth counseling/therapy services. She accepts self-pay ($100-$150), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Optum, and United Healthcare.

Maritza earned a Bachelor of Music Education at North Texas University (2005) and Master of Social Work from New York University (2012). Her professional experience in the behavioral and mental health field includes outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Maritza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Prior to formal clinical work, Maritza engaged in community volunteer work in the areas of child advocacy, parental rights, and women’s health. Maritza continues to engage in training to inform and enhance her engagement with her clients and to broaden her knowledge base in the areas of trauma and perinatal mental health.

As a behavioral and mental health therapist, Maritza has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She is also experienced in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. She specializes in working with adults and adolescents (16+) on issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, trauma, parenting, and relationship and family conflict. She uses an eclectic approach tailored for each of her clients’ unique needs and goals, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT/SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma focused therapy, and EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). Maritza’s hope is that each of her clients will be able to achieve their goals in a way that enhances and honors their authentic self. 

Alicia Godinez, LMFT offers online/virtual video telehealth and in-person sessions at our Phoenix office. She offers services in English and Spanish and accepts self-pay ($100-$160), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Optum, and United Healthcare.

Alicia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2012), Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development (2012), and a Master of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy (2016) from Arizona State University. She has experience in community mental health working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Alicia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and able to provide counseling/therapy services in Spanish.  

As a behavioral and mental health therapist, Alicia has a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families who may be going through a difficult season, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, communication issues, family conflict, and personal growth. Alicia uses Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT/SFBT), Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and Strength based approach to help her clients reach their goals. Alicia’s style is warm and compassionate. Her hope is that every individual/family gets to live a life that feels genuine and true to themselves.

Emily Nielsen-Beatty, LCSW offers online/virtual video telehealth and in-person sessions at our Phoenix office. She accepts self-pay ($100-$160), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Optum, and United Healthcare.

Emily Nielsen-Beatty earned a Bachelor of Science in Theatre with a minor in Psychology from Northern Arizona University (2007) and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University (2012). She has worked in various roles within the nonprofit community healthcare setting for over a decade, including as a counselor, clinical supervisor, and senior management-level administrator. Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Emily is on the list of approved clinical supervisors through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) and has helped associate-level counseling professionals from various disciplines achieve independent licensure, since 2016. She has also overseen multiple clinical and managerial internships for masters-level students from various educational institutions, including Arizona State University.

Emily has a passion for working with teens (ages 16+) and adults who experience trauma, depression, and/or anxiety-related concerns. Emily has worked with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds over the years, including but not limited to urban American Indian/Alaska Natives and LGBTQ+ individuals. Emily believes that building a strong and trusting rapport between client and counselor is at the foundation of achieving clinical success. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) approaches in an individual and/or family counseling setting with her clients. Emily considers her clinical approach to be empathic and personable, while also being pragmatic. Her hope is that everyone she works with feels valued, heard, and ultimately empowered to live their life with purpose and happiness.

April Siegel, LAC offers online/virtual video telehealth services. She accepts self-pay ($80-$125), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Evernorth Behavioral Health.

April graduated from Arizona State University with a double major in Sociology and Political Science (2011) and Bellevue University with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling (2020). April is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in her first year of supervised practice. She completed a master level internship where she worked with individual clients from a wide range of biopsychosocial backgrounds and facilitated a Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) group for adolescents. April comes from a 10+ year career as a public servant in the criminal justice system, and values serving and advocating wellness in our community. 

In her counselor role, April is passionate about helping her clients heal, grow, and develop to reach their optimal health and wellness. She works collaboratively with her clients to discuss and address their most pressing concerns by exploring thoughts, actions, feelings, biology, interpersonal patterns, social systems, and cultural contexts. This integrative approach acknowledges the dynamic human spirit while helping clients actualize all that they can achieve. April embodies empathy, respect, and acceptance while being sensitive to client's needs and expectations. She values and encourages self-expression as this is a means to connect, navigate challenges, and grow. 

April provides services for individual clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, negative thought patterns, and more. She draws from approaches such as Person Centered-Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT/SFBT). 

Jennifer Vega, LAMFT offers online/virtual video telehealth and in-person sessions at our Phoenix office. She accepts self-pay ($80-$135), Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Evernorth Behavioral Health.

Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion (2005) from Truman State University, a Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies (2010) from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (2021) from Touro University Worldwide. Jennifer is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) in her second year of supervised practice. Jennifer draws on her career experience of 14 years in the mental health field as well as her training in marriage and family therapy to provide excellent services to families of all sizes. Jennifer is also trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), the gold standard in treatment for trauma and loss.

As a marriage and family therapist, Jennifer works within relationships. She helps individuals, couples, and families during times of transition: high school, college, career, retirement. Jennifer´s masters level training focused on marriage and family issues: couples work, new family members, sibling relationships, parent-child relationships. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to help clients identify strengths and successes to create action steps. Her style is caring and compassionate. Jennifer’s hope for her clients is to celebrate progress and achievements every step of the way.