“Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.” ― Bruce Perry
The Arizona Family Institute (AFI) is a cooperative of therapist and mental health experts that have come together with a shared focus on helping individuals, couples and families restore connection and emotional health. Our focus on attachment as a primary function of human connection and emotional regulation guides our clinical work.
Treatment Services
RELATIONAL HEALTH
Couples Counseling, Affair Recovery, Parenting, Betrayal Trauma
EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Thinking and Behaviors, Building Reslience
PROCESS ADDICTIONS
Unwanted Sexual Behaviors, Digital Addictions, Compulsive Behaviors
If you are interested in video conferencing please speak to your specific therapist
MEET OUR TEAM
CLICK ON A THERAPIST TO READ A BIO AND TO SCHEDULE A SESSION
Dan Oakes, MEd LPC
Executive Director
*On Sabbatical*
Kristine Garner, LMFT
Therapist
Director of Operations
Mark Bell, LMFT CSAT
Therapist
Clinical Director
Crystal Bowman, LMFT
Therapist
Director of Development
Jeni Steele, LAC
Therapist
Sam Taylor, LPC
Therapist
Dr. Jason Willyerd, DBH LPC
Therapist
Jeff Anderson, FPNP
Psychiatric Medication Management
*Video Sessions Only*
Missy Soldner, LPC
Therapist
Kim Paraboschi, LCSW
Therapist
Paige Schickedanz, LPC
Therapist
*Gottman Certified*
Danny Durrant, LAMFT
Therapist
Barbara Hettinger, LAC
Therapist
Kelsey Peterson, LMSW
Therapist
Jeff Erickson, LAC
Therapist
Monica Muñoz, LAMFT
Therapist
*Hablo Español*
Emily McIntosh
Therapist Intern
Office Management Team
Rebecca Rankin
Office Manager
Rachel Taylor
Office Assistant
OUR LOCATION
We are located at
2500 S. Power Rd. Suite120, Mesa Arizona, 85209(480) 382-1257
You can call, text and this number.
Fax Number (480) 999-0657
