Our Team

Rachel Rubenstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Scottsdale, Arizona with over 20 years experience working with children, teens, adults, and families.  She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Temple University in 1991 and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 1999. Rachel has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She thrives when empowering others by sharing knowledge, perspective, decision making and creativity to assist clients in finding solutions to life’s most common challenges.

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Adults

I am committed to provide individualized support to encourage you in achieving healthy goals. Because all people are unique, treatment plans and therapy techniques are tailored individually and created collaboratively together.

I have a broad range of experience and structure therapy according to your needs and style. During our meetings I may use a variety of techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, or other methods to assist you in your growth and recovery. I look forward to working together!

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Adolescents

Growing up can be a hard journey for many of our kids. Technology, social media, academic stressors and peer pressure (just to name a few common challenges) can be overwhelming.  Obstacles and overcoming those challenges are a normal part of adolescents and becoming an adult. Many of the skills we need to be successful in life are not taught in school. Rachel believes building a “toolbox” of coping skills and strategies can help adolescents navigate their way into adulthood and help improve happiness for a lifetime. The way young adults and parents interact can be challenging. Using Positive Discipline techniques, as well as facilitating communication and learning as a team, many parents and kids find interacting more meaningful and more successful

EMDR & Trauma

I am a trained EMDR therapist and believer in it’s effectiveness at treating trauma. I strongly believe strength can result from our trauma and we often can learn important life skills...but that is easier said than done! The dynamics of trauma are complicated and the multiple negative outcomes it can have on our mind, body and soul are vast. Unresolved trauma can show up as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles and general dissatisfaction. EMDR therapy is a gentle, easy process with powerful results. Learn more about EMDR therapy and how this technique might benefit you on your journey.

Parenting with Positive Discipline

Parenting! One of our most important and most challenging roles. In my continuous search to do my best as a parent of two children I study, learn, practice and try all I can to raise healthy happy children. While there is no official parenting manual there are guides and experts to assist with healthy parenting. I am a certified Positive Discipline Parent Facilitator, a philosophy and set of tools to guide parents and children to empower kids, teach life skills and create connection.

Areas of Interest

• EMDR
• Trauma/PTSD
• LGBTQIA+
• Depression & Anxiety
• Adolescents
• Gifted & Talented Children
• Divorce
• Parenting with Positive Discipline
• Skill Building and Coping Techniques
• ADHD (children & adult)
• Relationships
• Grief & Loss
• Family of Origin

Investment

Rachel’s fee is $200 per 50-minute session. Rachel currently offers in-person sessions in Scottsdale and Mesa as well as tele-health throughout the State of Arizona. (REMOVED STATEMENT HERE) To schedule an appointment with Rachel or have any questions about our programs or services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at RRubenstein@TheCounselingConsultants.com..

Rachel is an out of network provider. Rachel will provide a superbill upon request.

More about Rachel...

Rachel Rubenstein is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Arizona with over 20 years experience in the Mental Health field. Rachel thrives when sharing creativity, knowledge, perspective and decision making with her clients. Her education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Temple University in 1991 and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 1999. She has been in private practice since 2008 and currently provides Telehealth counseling services to communities across the state of Arizona including children, adolescents and adults. Rachel is also the Board Chair of the Scottsdale Youth and Community Coalition - a professionals group dedicated to providing resources and education to those professionals supporting youth and families through prevention and education regarding Mental Health, Eating Disorders and Substance Use (www.scottsdaleyouth.org). Rachel enjoys her role as a Mental Health educator speaking on topics such as Anxiety, Depression and our Youth focusing on how to create mental health and wellness. A few of her areas of clinical expertise include trauma and PTSD (EMDR),  Depression, Anxiety, divorce, and the adolescent and young adult populations. Her treatment model involves a holistic approach, targeting family of origin issues, EMDR therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and other evidence-based interventions. She is bilingual (Spanish/English) and enjoys creative Arts, travel, food, and her 2 adorable children.

How will you shape future chapters of your life? Therapy can help us navigate the most challenging times or begin the journey of changing negative core beliefs, turning toward experiencing the whole self and lasting well-being. We can make a sustainable change by welcoming present-moment awareness and developing healing responses to traumatizing life events. I work with clients to resolve suffering, build self-compassion and self-acceptance, and create new habits. Clients can expect sessions to include a solution-based approach using mindfulness, acceptance, psychological flexibility, and evidence-based skill building.

Therapy should be a judgment-free and secure space to explore emotions and experiences. Our trauma-informed offices provide varied seating options and allow you to evaluate and create the personal space that feels most comfortable for you. I specialize in holistic modalities focused on talk therapy, body awareness, mindfulness, and expression. Over the past twenty years, I have been a psychotherapist, program administrator, Applied Human Behavior Professor, and clinical supervisor. My clinical style focuses on a range of third-wave therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, CBT interventions, Parts therapy, and the PERMA model of wellbeing.

Jessica Hubbell is a Board-Certified Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the State of Arizona with over 10 years' experience as a Professional School Counselor. Jessica loves kids! She is passionate about supporting and educating our youth and families to foster healthy futures for our children. Her education includes a Bachelor of Sociology from University of Arizona in 2009 and a Master of Counseling with a specialty in School Counseling from Depaul University in 2012. 

Jessica works with teenagers and adults who are on a path of self-discovery. We will work together to empower you through an eclectic approach utilizing strength-based techniques such as motivational counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and educational mental health. Her counseling style is rooted in the belief that we are wired for connection, within ourselves and to others.

Learning about the brain and stress responses is what helps us to better understand the roles that our thoughts play when we experience stress, trauma, and emotions. Learning and evaluating our coping strategies can help with emotion regulation, which will also help to reinforce compassion for yourself and others.

Jessica provides a place that is safe for you to explore what pursuing a meaningful life that you are proud of means to you.

If you or your child is struggling or just needs a person and space that will offer support through a difficult time, please reach out to us.

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Investment

Jessica’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session. Jessica currently offers in person visits in Scottsdale and tele-health throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with Jessica or have any questions about services please call (480) 630-6354 or email her at Info@TheCounselingConsultants.com.

Lana is a Board Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Arizona with over 10 years' experience in the field of Mental Health and Human Services.

She has practiced in a variety of Mental Health settings and specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Lana has a passion for the LGBTQIA+ community specializing in gender identity issues. She also has extensive expertise in assisting women and parents. She has a Certificate in Postpartum Mental Health and Infant Mental Health.

Her education is rooted here in the valley at Arizona State University. Go Sun Devils! She studied at ASU and received her Bachelor's degree in Women’s Studies in 2009, a Master's degree in Family Studies & Human Development in 2017, and her Master of Social Work in 2020.

Lana provides a comfortable place that allows you to explore your intrapersonal life and relationships. She is a strength-based, caring and supportive therapist.

If you are struggling or just want a person and space to create more meaning and clarity in your life, please reach out to us.

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Investment

Lana’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session. She currently offers in person visits in Scottsdale and tele-health throughout the State of Arizona. She accepts insurance including BCBS, AETNA and United.To schedule an appointment with Lana or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at LSchmitt@TheCounselingConsultants.com.

David is a Board Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Arizona with over a decade of experience in the Mental Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services fields. His professional experience spans school-based mental health, outpatient mental health therapy, wilderness therapy, and private practice.

David uses both a holistic and integrative approach that is general in practice yet customized to individuals. He works with individuals of all ages and utilizes curiosity, compassion, and humor to provide a safe, nurturing space to foster healing, meaning making, and well-being.

Modalities used by David include but are not limited to Solution-focused, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Nature Therapy/Ecotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He often interweaves these modalities to support the most effective approach for the individual. ______________________________________________________________________________

Investment

David’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session. He does accept insurance including BCBS, AETNA and United. He currently offers in person visits in Scottsdale and Mesa and tele-health throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with David or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email him at DKairis@TheCounselingConsultants.com.

Greetings! & ¡Saludos! Sukey is a bilingual Board Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Arizona with over 20 years' experience in the field of Mental Health and Human Services.Sukey's full name is Socorro, pronounced: soh-KOHR-oh, meaning "Help or Relief," reflecting her deep commitment to assisting others. Named after her grandmother, this meaningful connection adds a unique touch to her compassionate and personalized approach.

Sukey is a Spanish bilingual therapist who embraces holistic therapeutic approaches for flexibility and best practice. Understanding the mind-body connection, intergenerational dynamics, grief, relationships, transitions, the LGBTQIA+ community, career demands, parenting, and caregiver stress, she is trained in EMDR, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, CBT, brain health, relationships, solution-focused interventions, and is a master trainer in motivational interviewing and health coaching. She has practiced in a variety of Mental Health settings and specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and couples.

Sukey provides a comfortable place that allows you to explore your intrapersonal life and relationships. She is a strength-based, caring and supportive therapist. She has worn many hats—as a psychotherapist, administrator, program creator, and leader. She served as a field instructor for Arizona State University for over a decade, consistently aiming to enrich the lives of children, youth, adults, couples, and families through mental health. Sukey is a board-certified Licensed Master of Social Work, holding a Master's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University, an MBA, and a Bachelor's in Social Work · Summa Cum Laude. Energized by the opportunity for artful collaboration, she navigates clients through life's challenges to discover greater personal agency and wholeness.

If you are struggling or just want a person and space to create more meaning and clarity in your life, please reach out to us.

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Investment

Sukey’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session and does accept some insurances. She accepts insurance including BCBS, AETNA and United. She currently offers in person visits in Mesa and tele-health throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with Sukey or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at SDominguez@TheCounselingConsultants.com.

Holly is a client-centered therapist, passionate about helping people from all walks of life. She provides a comfortable, non-intimidating, and nurturing space to talk through issues relating to depression, anxiety, stress, and other conflicts. Through open communication, humor, and curiosity, Holly aims to both challenge and support you on your journey to self-healing. Her objective is to empower you with the tools to improve and become the best version of yourself. Modalities used by Holly include but are not limited to DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is trauma informed and often interweaves these modalities to support the most effective approach for the individual.

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Investment

Holly’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session. She accepts insurance including BCBS, AETNA and United. She currently offers in person visits in Scottsdale and telehealth throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with Holly or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at HLeffhalm@TheCounselingConsultants.com.

Shauna is a board licensed Master level social worker in the State of Arizona. She is dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for children, teens, adults, and families to cultivate strong and healthy relationships. Utilizing a client-centered and trauma-informed care approach, she is here to support you through life's many challenges. Specializing in modalities such as CBT, EFT, and Narrative Therapy, Shauna will tailor the approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Clients have shared that she is able to create a safe space allowing clients to engage and be open with themselves. Shauna has experience supporting children and youth facing various diagnoses, including complex mental health and behavioral challenges. Additionally, she offers support in areas such as communication, parenting skills, and trauma recovery. As an LGBT2QIA+ affirming therapist, Shauna welcomes clients from all backgrounds with empathy and understanding. ______________________________________________________________________________

Investment

Shauna’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session. She accepts insurance including BCBS, AETNA and United. She currently offers in person visits in Scottdale and telehealth throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with Shauna or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at SOsten@TheCounselingConsultants.com

Brittany is a Board Licensed Master Social Worker, with over 15 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. Throughout her career, she has worked with a wide range of individuals, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to talk through everythings from life’s challengesto other things that may be weighing on the mind. Brittany believes therapy is a journey rooted in healing and understanding of oneself. She understands that we are all complex human beings and tailors her sessions to each clients’ unique needs. Working with those within the LGBTQ+ community is a passion of Brittany’s, she has committed herself to creating a safe space to support and help people to feel heard, understood, and valued. Brittany also specializes in working with children and those children who have experienced trauma, she utilizes a number of different therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. Brittany earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2017, before completing her Master’s in Social Work from Grand Canyon University in 2022. She works with clients of all ages from all different walks of life, which has allowed her to gain a profound understanding that everyone has a point of view and individual lens through which they view the world. Our experiences are what help to shape us, and Brittany provides a nurturing environment where a person is free and encouraged to be their authentic selves while on the journey of self discovery, and self love. When she is not seeing clients Brittany enjoys spending time with her wife and children while enjoying everything Arizona has to offer even on the really hot days. ______________________________________________________________________________

Investment

Brittany’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session, $200 for the first session. She accepts insurance including BCBS, AETNA, and United/Optum. She currently offers in-person visits in Mesa and telehealth throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with Brittany or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at Blane@TheCounselingConsultants.com

Venesa is a Board Licensed Master Social Worker, with over ?? years of experience in the field of Mental Health. Venesa believes every client has their own story. Reaching out is usually the hardest step. She helps clients navigate low self-esteem, low confidence, and negative limiting core beliefs to align with the highest version of themselves. Venesa helps guide you in learning coping skills, life skills, assertive communication, and boundary setting. She believes in meeting clients where they are and embracing a collaborative approach of allowing you to be an expert on your own life.

Venesa offers a safe, non-judgmental, and warm space for my clients to explore vulnerability, process traumas, and learn skills to improve daily functioning. We will work together to create individualized and achievable goals. Venesa intends to provide a healing space where you can come exactly as you are.

This is about YOU, not what others expect or the goals they have for you. Let's move forward together. Call or email to schedule. ______________________________________________________________________________

Investment

Venesa’s fee is $150 per 50-minute session, $200 for the first session. She accepts insurance including BCBS, AETNA, and United/Optum. She currently offers in-person visits in Mesa and telehealth throughout the State of Arizona. To schedule an appointment with Venesa or have any questions about services please call (480) 994-9773 or email her at VChee@TheCounselingConsultants.com