THERAPY IN MESA, ARIZONA
Healing Happens Through Connection
Compassionate, specialized therapy for individuals, couples and families navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, betrayal and relationship pain. You do not have to figure it out alone.
Telehealth available
If you’re interested in video conferencing,
please ask your therapist.
WELCOME TO AFI
“When worry, fatigue or disconnection feels too heavy to carry alone, support can help you move forward.”
Arizona Family Institute is a cooperative of therapists and mental-health professionals helping people restore connection and emotional health. Attachment—our need for safe human connection and emotional regulation—guides our clinical work.
Serving Mesa and the East Valley
Our Mesa office welcomes clients from Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek and surrounding communities who want thoughtful, high-quality care close to home.
Care that meets you where you are.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy tailored to your story, your goals, and your pace — a confidential space to do your own work.
Couples Counseling
A structured space for two to understand their patterns, repair hurt, and build a stronger, more connected relationship.
Family Therapy
Healing the system, not just the symptom — helping families communicate, understand each other, and function better together.
Group Therapy
The healing power of shared experience. Therapist-led groups reduce shame and build connection with others on a similar path.
Retreats
Immersive, focused experiences designed to create meaningful movement in a concentrated period of time.
Telehealth & Online Therapy
Secure video sessions so you can access care from wherever you are. Ask your therapist about video conferencing.
Meet our team
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Kim Paraboschi, LCSW
Therapist
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Matt Wheeler, LPC CSAT
Therapist
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Jenae Juarez, LCSW
Therapist
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Michael Nelson, LMSW
Therapist
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Barbara Hettinger, LAC
Therapist
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Jeff Erickson, LAC ASAT
Therapist
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Jill Brown, LAC
Therapist
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Makenna Lowe Reduced Intern Rate
Therapist Intern
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Tyler Arnson Reduced Intern Rate
Therapist Intern
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Rebecca Rankin
Office Manager
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Jen Tucker
Office Assistant
Why Arizona Family Institute
A place that feels
safe, human, and real.
Compassionate care
You’ll be met with warmth, not judgment — from your first call forward.
Experienced professionals
Licensed clinicians with decades of combined experience and specialized training.
Personalized treatment
Your care is built around your story, your goals, and your pace.
Connection-focused therapy
Attachment and connection guide everything we do, clinically and humanly.
Confidential environment
Your privacy is protected. What you share here stays here.
Multiple treatment options
Individual, couples, family, group, intensives, and medication support.
Whole-family support
From one person to the whole system — we support individuals, couples, and families.
OUR LOCATION
We are located at
2500 S. Power Rd. Suite 120, Mesa Arizona, 85209You can call or text this number.
Fax Number (480) 999-0657
