Amy Burnside, LCSW

Owner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

As mental health providers, our goal is to establish an affirming, accessible, and healing environment that is as safe as possible. We are committed to serving individuals from all backgrounds, identities, orientations, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences with the dignity and care everyone deserves.

My name is Amy. I am the owner of Be Balanced Counseling. I am a licensed therapist specializing in adult individual therapy as well as adult DBT skills group therapy. I would like to help you find balance in your life by working with you to identify your innate strengths as well as potential barriers that may be keeping you stuck. These may be thoughts, feelings, or past memories and/or experiences. I hold a B.A. degree in Business from Michigan State University and master's degree in social work (MSW) from Arizona State University. Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years in the corporate world working in semiconductors and volunteering for non-profit organizations. After my time in a corporate setting, I spent several years as a stay-at-home mom raising children and then returned to graduate school to pursue my passion in mental health.

I have specialized training in EMDR therapy (a specialized trauma therapy used to heal PTSD, C-PTSD, Single
Incident Trauma, and many other trauma related symptoms) as well as IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for treatment of disorders relating to emotional dysregulation and difficulty with interpersonal skills. Additional modalities and therapies I use include CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Solution-Focused therapy, Attachment based therapies, Mindfulness, and Somatic therapies. I integrate these therapy modalities and techniques to assist you on your path to finding balance whether that be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, or any of number of challenges we each face.

I value continuous learning; therefore, I attend advanced trainings, seek professional consultation, and participate in peer consultation so I have up to date skills and knowledge to help you reach your treatment goals. Additionally, I offer a down to earth and authentic therapy style which allows clients to develop trust and rapport with me, a key component to successful therapy. You are important and deserve to live your life in a way that is right for you and is in line with your values. I hope that my diverse life experiences, authentic style, and clinical expertise can help you.

I also am an approved clinical supervisor by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health (AZBBHE), which allows me to provide clinical oversight, mentoring, and coaching to associate level clinicians during the residency years. I am fully licensed in Arizona and I have a tele-health license in South Carolina.

Jennifer Watson

M.S., M.Ed., LPC, NCC, P-SEP

Therapist

Hi, I’m Jennifer. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I am here for you.

I work with adults (18+) to create a safe, supportive environment where you can tap into your strengths, creativity, spirituality, and unique humanity to reach the goals that matter to you. And because I value safety and individuality, I am also trauma-informed in my approach to treatment and in my approach to life.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and various forms of trauma (including single incident events, such as a car accident, as well as those smaller negative life experiences that might affect us more than we realize). I also love working with artists, performers, and professionals wanting to tap into their creative potential and increase their confidence.

Before I was a counselor, I was a teacher, performer, and occasional van lifer. My van still transforms from “grocery go-getter” to “festival condo” in 10 minutes, and my love for the Oxford comma flames forever. But the only performing I do now is for my dog. He loves a nom-nom dance.

I show up to therapy sessions not only with the expected professional training, licensing, and experience (in Somatic Experiencing, SE Touch and EMDR), but also with a compassionate, empathic nervous system. I'm fully present with your emotions, memories, and uncertainty around choices, and I'm honored to be here for you.

Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. We can learn a little about each other and determine if we’d be a good fit for your counseling journey.

Elizabeth Shrader

DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner

Hello. My journey began at Johns Hopkins University where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For the next several years I worked with children undergoing chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants; it was here that I first began to understand how important it was to deliver compassionate, empathetic care to individuals suffering from unimaginable trauma.

I obtained a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Women’s Health from the University of Maryland. For the next 15 years, I focused my career on caring for women with infertility, hormonal dysregulation, pregnancy, anxiety, depression, and trauma. During this time, I realized a gap in care for women experiencing perinatal and perimenopausal mood disorders. I realized that many women and healthcare providers were unable to effectively counsel and manage the hormonal and mental health needs of women during this very vulnerable time.

As my career continued to evolve, I obtained my Doctor of Nursing Practice and specialty as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Arizona. I spent over two years reviewing evidence and writing a scholarly paper on the safety of medications used for mood disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. I am honored to have had this paper published. I am excited to bring this knowledge to my patients at Cap Healing/AWAREPSYCH.

Over the years I have developed an integrative, holistic, and empathetic approach while delivering high-quality evidence-based care. I continue to focus on expanding my knowledge of integrative therapeutic techniques by refining my own practice of meditation for another tool in my clinical toolbox. My goal is to foster growth and improve patient outcomes through empowerment and safety while working together to improve both physical and mental health.

Audra Holinka

DBT Skills Group Facilitator

Audra is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor, DBT Skills Group Instructor and Licensed Realtor. She was inspired to pursue coaching and teaching after completing the MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) skills programs. She experienced firsthand the transformational benefits of growth work and mindfulness practices and is passionate about sharing with others. She teaches classes and workshops, and offers private coaching. Her areas of focus include but are not limited to: support with managing anxiety, reducing stress, improving interpersonal relationships, reconnecting to self, and making positive changes in lifestyle behaviors for overall health & well-being.

Peyton Burnside

Graduate Student Intern & Office Coordinator