Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling
The Next Step AZ is a dedicated mental health counseling practice serving individuals across various stages of life. Founded on the principle that healing and personal growth are always possible, we specialize in trauma-informed care, anxiety and depression therapy, and support for life transitions. Our team of licensed clinicians brings decades of collective experience in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. We pride ourselves on creating safe, nonjudgmental environments where clients can explore their challenges and develop personalized strategies for emotional resilience. With expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults, and first responders, our mission is to empower every client to reclaim control over their mental health journey.Recognizing the unique needs of each individual, we offer both in-person and telehealth services to ensure accessibility. Our commitment to professional excellence is reflected in continuous education and adherence to ethical standards, while our compassionate approach fosters lasting therapeutic relationships. We maintain partnerships with major insurance providers to enhance service accessibility and provide transparent cost estimates for self-pay clients. Through integrated treatment planning, we address both surface-level symptoms and underlying causes of emotional distress, helping clients build sustainable coping mechanisms and achieve long-term wellness.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Child Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Depression Treatment
Life Transitions Counseling
First Responder Counseling
Family Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Play Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized counseling for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions
- Our team includes licensed clinicians with advanced training in evidence-based therapies
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs
- Our therapists have decades of combined experience working with diverse populations
- We maintain transparent communication about costs and insurance options
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety Therapy at The Next Step AZ addresses excessive worry, panic attacks, and chronic stress through evidence-based approaches. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients identify thought patterns and develop coping strategies. We treat generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias in children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on reducing symptoms while addressing root causes.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized Trauma Therapy employs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-informed care to process distressing experiences. Our clinicians help survivors of abuse, accidents, and professional trauma exposure rebuild emotional regulation. Treatment focuses on restoring safety, processing memories, and developing resilience through individualized therapeutic approaches for all age groups.
Child Counseling
Child Counseling addresses behavioral issues, emotional regulation, and developmental challenges through play therapy and family involvement. Our specialists work with children aged 2-12 using age-appropriate techniques to process experiences and develop coping skills. Services include parent guidance to support treatment continuity in home environments.
First Responder Counseling
First Responder Counseling provides specialized support for police, firefighters, and medical personnel exposed to traumatic incidents. Our trauma-informed therapists address occupational stress injuries and PTSD symptoms through evidence-based treatments modified for high-performing professionals. The program emphasizes peer support and resilience-building while maintaining confidentiality.
Life Transitions Counseling
Life Transitions Counseling helps clients navigate major life changes including career shifts, relocation, and identity redefinition. Our approach combines cognitive restructuring with practical planning strategies to manage uncertainty and build adaptability. Therapists guide clients through emotional processing while developing forward-focused coping mechanisms for successful transition periods.
People
Andra Perryman
CEO & Clinical Director
With 18+ years of mental health experience, Andra holds masters degrees in Social Work and Child Development. She specializes in trauma treatment and has advanced training in evidence-based therapies, bringing clinical leadership to The Next Step AZ's operations.
Carolyn Osenbau
Clinical Supervisor
Carolyn has 15+ years of experience working with children birth to twelve. She specializes in play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with expertise in trauma-focused treatment and attachment issues, providing clinical oversight for therapeutic programs.
Jennifer Nye
Internship Supervisor
Jennifer has practiced mental health counseling since 2012, focusing on trauma, abuse, and mindfulness-based approaches. She supervises interns while maintaining a caseload of adolescent and adult clients in both in-person and telehealth formats.
Ashley Ramirez
Clinical Supervisor
Ashley employs client-centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches in working with young adults. She supervises clinical staff while maintaining her caseload in adolescent and adult mental health treatment, emphasizing therapeutic relationship building.
Shauna Osten
Therapist
Shauna provides trauma-informed care using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Relocating from Vancouver, she brings six years of international social work experience to Arizona-based client services in individual and family counseling.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in anxiety therapy, trauma counseling, depression treatment, life transitions support, first responder mental health services, and child counseling using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. For out-of-network plans, we provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth counseling sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services, maintaining the same quality of care as in-office visits.
What age groups do you treat?
Our therapists specialize in working with children (ages 2-12), adolescents, adults, and first responders, with treatment approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
What happens during first counseling sessions?
Initial sessions involve completing intake paperwork, discussing treatment goals, and developing personalized therapy plans. Parental involvement occurs for minors' sessions as appropriate.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website contact form or call (480)757-7445 to request a free 15-minute consultation and schedule your first therapy session with our intake team.
