Our Therapists

Kari Hesketh, LPC

Kari offers a calm, grounded presence in therapy—meeting each client with compassion, curiosity, and care. She specializes in helping children, teens, and adults navigate challenges related to trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relationships, and behavioral concerns. Her approach is collaborative, client-centered, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and empowered to grow. Kari’s Approach & Philosophy Kari draws from a wide range of evidence-based approaches, thoughtfully tailored to each individual. Her work is informed

Allison Ellsworth, LMFT

Individual & Couple Counseling Allison is a compassionate and dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience working with couples, families and individuals in Arizona.  She loves working with couples and draws from training in Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as from her skills as a former educator to teach communication and healthy relationship patterns. Couples can expect to discover the ways that the behaviors that helped them feel emotionally safe in earlier relationships may be

Shiloh Lundahl, LCSW

Child and Family Therapist in Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona Shiloh Lundahl, LCSW, is a bilingual therapist (Spanish) who specializes in working with parents, children, couples.  He is the founder of a company called Parent Arizona and Counseling Services which specializes in providing quality therapy and parenting classes to help improve relationships in families. Shiloh’s unique personality helps him build relationships with children and teens easily and quickly and helps him get beyond the resistance that some kids have toward counseling.

Garron Griffitts

Garron Griffitts, LCSW

480-203-9653 Garron Griffitts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of addiction treatment, marriage counseling and adolescent counseling. He also works with issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger and other life challenges. He has worked as an adjunct faculty at ASU and has taught SWG 608: Ecological Approach to Working with Children, Youth and Families, SWG 664: Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders and SWG511 Foundations of Practice 2. His treatment approach centers around cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Michelle Fowler, LPC

Individuals Wellness comes from balance in all the areas of our lives: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual. Often things come up that can tip the scales beyond what we can handle on our own. In counseling we work together to help you find that balance again, develop skills where needed, and work to move you into a healthier place. With a strong background in biology the approach to counseling is very solution focused and takes into account the natural tendencies

Kira Butler, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist in Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona Kira works together with her clients to create a safe, collaborative, growth-oriented space in therapy where constructive ideas can be identified and practiced. Outside of session clients will be invited to practice new ways of acting and thinking. Kira wants her clients to know that therapy involves work. And it can be a joyful process of growth and improvement. Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression Kira works with individuals navigating the

Kyle Bringhurst, Arizona

Kyle Bringhurst, MSW

Behavior and Mental Health Consultant and Life Coach in Gilbert, Mesa and Queen Creek, Arizona Kyle Bringhurst is a behavior and mental consultant and life coach who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. He is the founder of a company called Arizona Behavioral Consulting which specializes in providing services to those with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Developmental Delays.  Kyle received his Bachelor of Social Work Degree and Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Utah.

Angela Allen

Angela Allen, LPC

Adolescent Therapist in Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona Angela Allen, LPC holds a Masters degree in counseling and is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona. She uses a person-centered approach to therapy and believes each individual has the capacity for self-understanding and healing when given the proper tools. Angela uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, emotionally focused therapy and expressive arts/music therapy. She also believes a spiritual approach is beneficial when appropriate. Angela specializes in working with teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, partners of

Valerie Alston-Southwick, Couples Counselor in Mesa, Arizona

Valerie Alston-Southwick, LPC

Couples Counselor in Mesa, Arizona Request Appointment COVID-19/Coronavirus update – Video conference or Phone sessions available as an option. Contact us if you prefer a remote session. Call or Text: 480-744-5864 Email: info@AZConnectionCounseling.com Valerie Alston-Southwick, LPC, specializes in helping couples repair their relationship.  She has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, EFT, which research has shown to be highly effective in helping couples strengthen their relationship and stay together. She also has training in and uses a type of therapy

Marilyn Tenney, LPC

Marilyn Tenney, LPC

Trauma Therapist and Individuals and Couples Counseling Scheduling a Counseling Session To schedule an appointment, please call Sue Watkins at (480) 307-7183)  or click on the button  below: Marilyn Tenney, LPC, has many years of experience as a therapist.  She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and continue to be effected by it. She also works with couples and families to help them break out of self-destructive cycles and she helps marriages heal from the effects of hurt and