Mesa Office
WE HAVE MOVED to:
Gilbert Office
3303 E Baseline Rd #109
Gilbert, AZ 85234
1-(480) 900-8765
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Fax: 602-483-1652
Our Practice
Welcome to Beyond Counseling
Beyond Counseling LLC, provides a continuum of mental health services from early intervention to intensive therapy treatment. Our overall philosophy is based on the value of preserving individual and family integrity by helping children, individuals, couples and families build on their innate strengths. We empower our clients by guiding them through the process of identifying and implementing solutions to their problems.
We provide mental health services for children, adolescents, their families, couples, and individual adults by strengthening their ability to successfully cope with social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Services include individual, group, and/or family therapy; skill-building; and parent training.
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Many of our therapists use the Gottman Method of couples counseling and have been trained in play therapy.
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Our team
Aaron Jacobson, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gottman Method Level 2 for Couples
​Armando Grijalva, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bilingual Therapist (English-Spanish)
Beyond Counseling is a place to explore your true self and confront the trials of life. Together, we create a sacred space for healing, growth, and discovery. As a counselor, hearing your story is one of my greatest privileges. It is my hope that as your life story unfolds, we can better prepare you (the main character) to face and embrace the challenges, opportunities and events that shape you.
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We will identify the gifts and qualities within you that bring about a sense of satisfaction and direction, then examine the assumptions about life that may no longer be serving you. We will also strengthen those beliefs which guide you onward toward a greater sense of fulfillment.
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In our sessions, we learn to trust in the therapeutic process, as well build trust between one another. I offer my counsel for your journey toward a consistent sense of well-being. It is an honor to be of service to you. Mr. Jacobson has been trained in Gottman Method Level 2 for Couples Counseling
Chelsey Wisehart
Licensed Associate Counselor
Chelsey is a Licensed Associate Counselor. She enjoys activities like hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending cherished time with family and friends. Chelsey is originally from the state of Nebraska where she received dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Communication Studies. She graduated from ASU with a master’s degree in Counseling. She has experience helping clients heal from trauma and has worked with a wide range of individuals including adults, children, LGBTQ+ persons, groups, and more. Chelsey is a certified Trauma Support Specialist through the Arizona Trauma Institute, is trained in DBT Level 1, and is currently receiving training in Story Play indirective play therapy. Chelsey strives to create a therapeutic environment that is safe, warm, and accepting. She values learning about her clients’ background, culture, and strengths in order to help them find the answers and solutions that are right for them. Her approach is centered around the client’s experience, the therapeutic alliance, self-empowerment, and understanding. She draws from methods and techniques including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and narrative therapy
Rosa Ruales, MS MFT. LPC, LAMFT, MBA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gottman Trained Level 3 Therapist
Certified Grief Informed Professional
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapy
Bilingual Therapist (English/Spanish)
Rosa Ruales is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with child, adolescent, individual and family therapy in English and Spanish. She creates a safe and compassionate environment in which self-understanding and self-empowerment are explored and promoted to create healthier, sustainable, and greatly fulfilling change.
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He is trained in the use of Sand Therapy and play therapy. Ms. Ruales has been trained in the Gottman Method for Couples Counseling (level 3) and has advanced training in hypnotherapy.
I believe while our minds carry our emotional stress, our bodies do, too. We store trauma and stress in our bodies and I am looking forward to helping you to reprocess and release that trauma. What is trauma, exactly? It is any stressor that occurs in a sudden and forceful way and is experienced as overwhelming. My passion is helping my clients resolve deeper problems hidden beneath the current patterns. Whatever has you feeling stuck, I am looking forward to be a source of energy and direction as you choose to become unstuck.
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I am passionate about exploring your story with you, at your own pace, with the strengths, insights, and spirituality that are important to you. I provide a safe place to be heard and understood, supportive listening, thoughtful questions, the sharing of insights, exploration of ideas, an opportunity to explore mindfulness, and practical suggestions. It brings me great joy to empower my clients to discover and foster their innate strengths while providing help to grow their tool box.
Zack Boberg, MC
Marriage and Family Counseling
Gottman Method Level 1 trained
Zack is a dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor with a strong educational background, holding a degree in Behavioral Science from San Jose State University and a Master's in Mental Health from Grand Canyon University, where he specialized in Marriage and Family Counseling. With experience in both substance abuse and various treatment settings, Zack brings a calm and supportive approach to his practice. He has completed Gottman Level 1 training and enjoys working with adults, couples, children, and families, helping them navigate their challenges and build healthier relationships.
Ebonie Brown, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
EMDR Trained
Ebonie is a Licensed Social Worker with over twelve years of working with all age groups. She is trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR) and trauma informed care. Ebonie creates a comfortable space of healing by focusing on your strengths, unseen opportunities that are usually overlooked when someone is in crisis, and encouraging you to tap into your innate ability to overcome. She believes everyone has unlimited value and power to create their ideal life regardless of what occurs along the way.
Dianna Isles, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dianna has experience working with individuals of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal issues, values that every client is an individual with unique circumstances, and strives to meet them where they are. Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, focusing on empowering the individual. Dianna believes that the most essential component to client growth and healing is a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment
Karissa Stringfield, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Currently serves as an Associate Licensed Master Social Worker Upon completing her Masters degree in 2021 from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI), She relocated to Arizona to pursue her purpose in clinical social work. Karissia brings a wealth of knowledge in behavioral & general mental health services across an array of populations and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) Modalities. Specialized Client demographics: Adolescents (13-17) and Adults (18+).
Desirai Browning, LAMFT
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Gottman Level 1 trained Therapist
Desirai Browning is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with both a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Arizona State University. Presently, she works with couples, individuals and families with adult children. During her time as a therapist, Desirai has worked with diverse cultural groups and marginalized populations, and provides an inclusive atmosphere to the broad spectrum of adult concerns. She believes in providing holistic care for clients and focuses on all aspects of a person’s life in her therapeutic approach. As a therapist, Desirai understands the enduring stigma related to seeking treatment for mental health and is devoted to opening the doors for discussion and normalizing ‘asking for help.
CLINICAL INTERNS
Carlee Bornhoft
Master's Level Clinical Intern
Carlee Bornhoft is a local student with a passion for helping others. She has attended multiple local Maricopa Community Colleges, Arizona State University, and now Grand Canyon University with several different psychology degrees. At the community college level she obtained a AA in psychology, at the undergrad level she obtained a BS in family and human development, and now finally at Grand Canyon University, she is in her last year of her master program in clinical mental health psychology counseling. She is eager to help adolescents, young adults, and couples with ideals such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, substance abuse, co-dependency, OCD, trauma and other life issues
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THE PRACTICE
TESTIMONIALS
“I've tried out many therapists and felt as if they did not want to understand me as a person but just wanted to diagnose me as a patient/client.
Here I feel affirmed and valued as a client. Very helpful especially during these difficult times during the pandemic. Thank you Beyond Counseling!”
"When we entered counseling we had seemingly lost hope. Our sessions with AJ were extremely valuable and instrumental in saving our marriage. He was the best counselor we've ever had. He not only taught us about having a good marriage, but taught us how to be better people. We are now excited to share a loving and fruitful future together. We would refer AJ to anyone and are sincerely grateful for him.
With appreciation,"
(Couples Client)