Empowering Your Path to Well-Being
Meet The Team
Co - Founder
Tara Catanzaro, LPC
In-person and Virtual Appointments Available
Tara holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor by The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship conflicts. Prior to returning to direct service as a clinician and co-founding AZ Holistic Approach (AHA), Tara worked in leadership roles for 7 years, including Clinical Manager and Clinical Director, overseeing over 50 clinicians and ensuring compliance with governing agencies. She has worked in various settings, including hospitals and integrated health clinics, providing and overseeing counseling and case management for diverse populations. With over 12 years of experience, Tara treats adults, adolescents, and geriatrics using evidence-based practices like CBT, EMDR, yoga, mindfulness, and psychoeducation. Tara's mission is to empower both her staff and clients to live their best lives, fostering growth through effective counseling techniques and solid leadership. She prioritizes making her clients feel heard, understood, and appropriately challenged to facilitate meaningful changes in their lives.
Co - Founder
Nicole Pacheco, BHT Clinician
Not currently taking appointments
Nicole, brings nearly two decades of leadership experience and over a decade in the behavioral health field. She has honed extensive expertise in clinical practice, case management, and program management, leading large statewide behavioral health programs. She has supervised a diverse team of professionals, ensuring high standards of care and operational excellence. Through deep-rooted community relationships, Nicole has built a robust network of community contacts that provide invaluable support to both clients and staff, helping them overcome barriers and achieve success. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Nicole excels at identifying core issues and implementing effective, pragmatic solutions. She co-founded AHA to address the deep need for counseling services that facilitate real, life-changing work, aiming to help people live more fulfilling lives.
Licensed Counselor
Benjamin Gatliff, LPC
Virtual Appointments Only
Benjamin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia College and State University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Fort Valley State University. His diverse work settings include community mental health centers, prisons, and hospitals, and has volunteered with organizations like hospice and the Salvation Army. Benjamin has a strong focus in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to facilitate personal change and healing.
Benjamin’s therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), helping clients explore the impact of their thoughts and actions on their well-being. He specializes in various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Benjamin believes in the inherent worth of every individual and aims to empower clients on their journey toward healing and fulfillment.
Licensed Counselor
Pamela C. Bye, LMSW
Flagstaff Office - In-Person and Virtual Appts.
Pamela is a compassionate licensed psychotherapist in Arizona, holding a Master of Social Work degree from Northern Arizona University. With a diverse educational background that includes four degrees, Pamela began her professional journey as a Technical Research Assistant at Princeton University. She is committed to providing holistic counseling that addresses the root causes of mental health challenges. As a dedicated suicidologist and member of the American Foundation for Suicide Research, Pamela is passionate about helping her clients recognize the inherent value of their lives. Pamela utilizes a wide array of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Therapy, and Art Therapy, among others. She welcomes clients facing various mental health diagnoses and believes in customizing her approach to meet their unique needs. By empowering her patients to discover their own healing potential, Pamela guides them in finding the tools necessary for personal growth and recovery, fostering a warm and supportive environment.
Licensed Counselor
Evelyn Herrington, LAC, CRC
In-person and Virtual Appointments Available
Evelyn has over a decade in the behavioral health field and has dedicated her mission to assisting individuals and families in navigating the complexities of chronic mental and physical health conditions. She focuses on guiding them through the healing process associated with chronic grief and trauma. Her own journey of discovering purpose, strength, and resilience in the face of chronic pain has ignited her passion for counseling.
Evelyn is trained in evidence-based trauma treatments such as EMDR to help people work on issues from childhood developmental, medical, relational, and complex trauma. She also has training in DBT, Christian approaches to counseling theories, and marriage and family therapy approaches such as Gottman. Although her desire is to help clients heal and reconcile relationships, she can assist with divorce agreements and parenting plans. Evelyn is deeply committed to helping others uncover hope and meaning in their struggles. She believes that each person is truly unique, and the challenges they face are just as individual. Because of this, she emphasizes the importance of tailoring each session to meet the specific needs of her clients. Evelyn aims to help you look inward, explore your true purpose, and nurture the relationships that matter most to you.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision towards licensure available.
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