Mindful Wellness of Arizona was founded in 2017 out of a desire to create a solution focused and person-centered natural and holistic approach to therapy.

We are dedicated to developing meaningful partnerships with individuals and families in order to provide a personalized journey towards emotional wellness.

Here at Mindful Wellness of Arizona, we are passionate about working in conjunction with the community and other professionals to assist in promoting growth and maximizing personal potential.

Meet Our Therapists

Jessica Lama, MA, LPC, DBTC, NCC is an Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Independently Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University, Arizona and is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Jessica is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Comprehensive Energy Psychology (CEP).

Jessica created Mindful Wellness of Arizona out of a desire to provide quality, client-centered, and holistic counseling to individuals in a compassionate and integrative manner.

Contact Jessica for more information at info@mindfulwellnessaz.com

Taking that first step towards getting help is a courageous one. I invite you and welcome you into a space that is non-judgmental, a space where there are no biases or assumptions. My goal is to provide a safe place to share your concerns and begin a journey of self-care and healing and of discovery.

I use a variety of approaches in counseling including strengths-based ideas, which can teach us that we do have control even when we feel most vulnerable. I often use therapeutic expressive art to explore creativity, which initiates change. Drawing, painting, pastels, journal work, movement, and music can be incorporated into sessions.  I am  motivated and passionate about teamwork and reaching goals together.

Contact Diane for more information at Diane@mindfulwellnessaz.com

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been practicing in the mental health field since 2008. During her career, she has worked in various settings and with individuals of all ages. She has treated conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, OCD, Mood Disorders, Self Harm, Grief and Loss, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Parent-Child conflict, and many others.

She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques through modalities and approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Somatic interventions, The Nurtured Heart, Conscious Discipline, and more. Katie has advanced training in CBT and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and is a Certified Family Trauma Professional.

Katie has a history of working to connect her clients with supports in their community and feels strongly about advocacy. She believes in using a client-centered approach to provide custom-tailored treatment, to best meet the needs of the individual or family.

Katie knows how challenging it can be to reach out for help. She is passionate about creating a warm and caring environment and a safe, therapeutic relationship with her clients in order to be successful in counseling. She truly looks forward to helping you feel well and accomplish your goals.

Contact Katie for more information at Katie@mindfulwellnessaz.com

Making the decision to seek help shows both strength and vulnerability which is the first step to making positive changes in your life. In my own life, I have worn many hats as an educator, school counselor, and for the last three years a licensed therapist. I am a certified as a Licensed Associate Counselor in good standing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. Native to Arizona, I attended Arizona State University for my Bachelors in Family Studies, attended University of Phoenix achieving my Masters in Education, and Grand Canyon University achieving my Masters in Counseling. Through this educational journey, I have also experienced the loss of my husband, single-motherhood, and the inspiration of four children who are now in adult-mode.

As a therapist, using a trauma informed lens when treating clients from all walks of life, I am direct, yet compassionate in my approach. My teaching background, care management on interdisciplinary teams, school-based and individual therapy continues to be a part of my journey. I am proficient with adolescents and young adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use/abuse and relationships.

The modalities I engage include, but not limited to are solution-focused, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Skills, polyvagal theory, and narrative therapy. I engage in a hands-on, not one size all fits, safe, non-judgmental approach in counseling using strength-based strategies to meet individuals where they are.

Contact Colleen for more information at Colleen@mindfulwellnessaz.com

Irish Britson, MS, LPC is an Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a Master’s of Science in Counseling from Capella University. She has been practicing in the state of Arizona since 2017.

Irish is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Trauma.

Her approach is client-centered, where there are no judgements or biases. She believes in a strength based approach.

Contact Irish for more information at Irish@mindfulwellnessaz.com

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing in the mental health field since 2006. During my career, my primary focus has been working with adolescents and families. I have specialized in working with trauma and am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT). I am also certified in The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) and incorporate the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach. I have also worked with a variety of other mental health areas, including mood, grief and loss, self-harm, family relationships, and more. I also incorporate Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.

It is my honor to work with you and recognize the bravery it takes to reach out for help and support. It is important to me to build a trusting relationship, meeting the client where they are at, and to go through this process together. I want you to feel safe and empowered as you go on this journey.

Contact Sarah for more information at Sarah@mindfulwellnessaz.com

Coco Bean, who prefers to go by Bean, is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Her birthday is March 1, 2018. Bean is a certified therapy dog through Alliance of Therapy Dogs with her handler, Sarah Drummond, LPC. She loves to go on walks and hikes. Bean previously worked as a facility dog with at-risk teens. She likes to sit next to or with someone, play fetch, and get chest rubs. She is very calm and would probably describe herself as an introvert rather than an extrovert. Bean looks forward to joining you in sessions, should you want her there, to help you talk about the difficult and hard things or just to support you while you talk about life. She is also okay to be crated in the office or in another room if having a therapy dog in session is not for you.

Contact Sarah for more information at Sarah@mindfulwellnessaz.com

The therapists of Mindful Wellness of Arizona, PLLC are required to practice within their scope of practice and are not considered expert witnesses with regards to legal matters. Therefore, Mindful Wellness of Arizona, PLLC therapists will not provide information or participate in any way in court proceedings including, but not limited to: custody cases, divorce, parenting plans, financial, accident/injury cases, workplace matters, disability, and civil and/or criminal cases, etc. Mindful Wellness of Arizona therapists will not complete paperwork for social security/disability, FMLA, or other legal/medical/financial paperwork. The services provided by Mindful Wellness of Arizona, PLLC do not meet the requirements for any court-mandated treatment programs.