Valerie Girod, CEO, LPC:
Valerie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma and has over 20 years of experience in the social service field. Valerie has been a Clinical Director for several programs in the valley but enjoys providing therapy to individuals and families the most. Valerie believes strongly that the relationship built between the client and Therapist is very important in order for trust to be developed and people to feel comfortable sharing their feelings and experiences with her. Valerie works with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and provides individual, couples, and family therapy. She believes her life experience, as well as her education, has assisted her in providing excellent services to the people she works with. Valerie understands that taking the first step towards getting help can be the most difficult and looks forward to gaining your trust and helping you regain peace and happiness in your life.
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Adena Ray, MSW, LCSW:
Adena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona. She graduated from Arizona State University and has over 20 years of experience working in the social services field in a variety of settings. Her experience includes individual, family, and group therapy with children, adolescents, adults, pregnant teenagers, and the elderly. In addition to program development, Adena has utilized her experience and expertise for over 12 years providing clinical supervision to therapists and staff in various programs. These include four Advocacy centers partnered with police departments assisting victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and assault victims, juvenile prevention and diversion programs, and family preservation and parent aide programs.
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Adena has a passion for helping others, is positive, empathetic, and a good listener. She believes a strong, trusting relationship between client and therapist is the foundation for creating a safe, accepting environment to share one’s experiences and foster change and growth. Adena utilizes a strengths-based approach focusing on partnering together to identify positive attributes a person already possesses, exploring thoughts, experiences, and emotions, which may be limiting a person’s ability to achieve their potential and learning skills to address areas of challenge. She believes people are the best “experts” in their own lives and, with encouragement and support, possess the ability to create a more fulfilling life.
Adena currently works with adolescents, adults and seniors in the areas of building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, adjusting to life transitions, grief and loss, women’s issues, codependency, self-esteem, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, victims of crime, depression, anxiety, parenting skills, identifying self-limiting thoughts and beliefs, life skills, developing insight into challenging areas of one’s life, problem-solving, skill development, recognizing opportunities for growth/initiating change, managing stress and regulating emotions.
Adena welcomes the opportunity to support you in your journey to a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Azure Adams, LPC:
Licensed Therapist
Azure is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) holding a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience supporting adults navigating a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, military adjustment, and issues specific to the LGBTQIA+ community. Her clinical work is grounded in a deep understanding of interpersonal dynamics and the lasting impact of childhood trauma, and she is committed to helping individuals reduce emotional intensity and reclaim a sense of inner stability.
Drawing from an eclectic blend of evidence-based modalities, she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, experiential/psychodrama techniques, and interpersonal therapy into her practice. She also has specialized training in behavioral addictions, suicidology, and thanatology. Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, focused on building a strong therapeutic relationship while tailoring treatment to meet each person’s individual needs.
She works exclusively with individuals ages 16 and up, offering both in-person and virtual therapy sessions. Known for her non-judgmental presence, she fosters a space where clients feel empowered to explore, process, and grow at their own pace and in their own way.
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Kenyetta Herd, LMSW:
Kenyetta Herd is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over six years of experience in the mental health field, specializing in support for children, youth, and young adults. Her work has focused on empowering individuals and families through compassionate, strengths-based care.
Kenyetta began her career providing wraparound services to children and adolescents at risk of entering long-term care, later serving as a Community Support Specialist supporting youth and families through crisis stabilization and coordinated care. She then worked with young adults in extended foster care, serving as a Program Supervisor, where she helped young adults navigate the transition to independence with a focus on emotional wellness and life skills.
Most recently, Kenyetta worked as a Mental Health Consultant for early childhood and preschool programs, partnering with educators and families to promote healthy social and emotional development.
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Jessica Hernandez, LMSW:
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over six years of experience in behavioral health, working with both children and adults. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Northern Arizona University and strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to heal and grow.
As a bilingual therapist, I am proud to serve the Spanish-speaking community and am committed to providing culturally responsive, compassionate care that honors each individual’s unique background and experiences.
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