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About Us

OUR TEAM...

We are a group of compassionate therapists dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve more balance and control in your lives. ALL are welcome to come as you are without discrimination. Meet our team of Clinical Therapists and Clinical Interns below. Each team member has a unique set of skills and experiences. To learn more about the insurances they accept and their rates, check out their bio below!

Amberlee Orchard

Amberlee Orchard

LAC

Licensed Associate Counselor

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Amberlee has a passion for helping neurodivergent teens and adults navigate life’s complexities with greater self-understanding, confidence, and authenticity. Her clinical focus includes ADHD, Autism, trauma, anxiety, and motivation challenges — with a strong emphasis on honoring each person’s unique perspective and lived experience.

Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT. She believes that growth begins by meeting you where you are and working together to support change that aligns with your values and identity.

Amberlee holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling with a concentration in the treatment of trauma, abuse, and deprivation. Since 2018, she has worked in various behavioral health settings, gaining hands-on experience supporting diverse populations with a wide range of needs.

As a diversity-focused and LGBTQ+ affirming clinician, she strives to create a safe and welcoming space for all clients. Whether you’re seeking support for mental health challenges, identity exploration, or personal growth, she is here to help you build a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and whole.

Specialties

Autism • ADHD • Anxiety • Depression • Unexpected Life Events • Neurodivergence • Relational & Interpersonal Issues • Anger Issues

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Reality Therapy • Solution-Focused Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Education & Licensure

Masters in Mental Health Counseling — Ottawa University

Licensed Associate Counselor in AZ

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.

– James Baldwin

  • Accepting Clients

    Yes

    In Person Telehealth
  • Availability

    Mornings • Afternoons • Evenings

  • Insurance & Payment Options

    Aetna • Anthem BCBS • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Cigna • HSA • Sliding Fee

  • Populations Served

    Neurodivergent teens & adults in Arizona

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Jessica Sambrano

Jessica Sambrano

LAC

Licensed Associate Counselor

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Jessica is excited to witness your journey toward creating positive change in your life. We often encounter challenges like unstable relationships, difficulty in setting boundaries, communication issues, overwhelming emotions, or low self-esteem, which can lead to mental health concerns. Jessica is dedicated to assisting individuals in finding balance and reclaiming control over their lives. Her aim is to foster an environment where you feel both empowered and listened to. The approach is rooted in guidance that is accepting, empathetic, and culturally sensitive, while emphasizing self-awareness and helping you navigate challenges with confidence.

Jessica adopts a holistic and personalized approach to treatment, drawing from a diverse range of counseling theories, frameworks, and modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

If you feel hesitant about starting or returning to therapy—whether due to fear of vulnerability, unresolved issues, feeling misunderstood, concerns about judgment, fear of failure, stigma, or negative inner thoughts—know that she completely understands. It can be challenging, and she is here to support you as you take those initial steps.

Jessica is completing hours towards her independent license and supervised by Danielle Japenga, LCSW.

Specialties

Anxiety • Career Counseling • Caregiver Issues • Stress • Child and Adolescent • Depression • Emotional Intelligence • Life Transitions • Coping Skills • Meditation & Mindfulness • Mood Disorders • Parenting • Relationship & Interpersonal Issues • Self-Esteem

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) • Humanistic • Interpersonal • Mindfulness • Motivational Interviewing • Person-Centered • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) • Internal Family Systems (parts work) Informed

Education & Licensure

Masters in Mental Health Counseling — Grand Canyon University

Licensed Associate Counselor in AZ

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

– T.S.Elliot

  • Accepting Clients

    Yes

    In Person Telehealth
  • Availability

    Mornings • Afternoons • Evenings

  • Insurance & Payment Options

    Aetna • Anthem BCBS • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Cigna • HSA • Sliding Fee

  • Populations Served

    Adults • Adolescents in Arizona

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Beth Grady

Beth Grady

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Supervisor

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Beth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and went to Winona State University in Minnesota for her undergraduate degree. She moved to Arizona in 2008 and completed her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling at Ottawa University in 2013. She has worked in the behavioral health field since 2009 in various capacities and settings. In 2023, she moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. As a Chicago native, Beth is an avid Bears fan and looks forward to football season every fall.

Beth’s goal, as a therapist, is to help people navigate their mental health journey in a safe and positive way. She achieves this by providing a judgement free space for her clients.

Beth provides telehealth services only. Any necessary in-person care, such as supplemental trauma therapy, is administered by Danielle.

Specialties

ADHD • Trauma • Anxiety • Depression • Unexpected Life Events • Transitioning Youth • Mood Disorders • Relational & Interpersonal Issues • Anger Issues • Couples

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) • Motivational Interviewing • Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Education & Licensure

Master of Professional Counseling – Ottawa University

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in AZ, WI, MN

Arizona Board Approved Clinical Supervisor

  • Accepting Clients

    Yes

    In Person Telehealth
  • Availability

    Mornings • Afternoons • Some Evenings

  • Insurance & Payment Options

    Aetna • Anthem BCBS • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Cigna • HSA • Medica • Optum Behavioral Health • Self Pay • United Health Care

  • Populations Served

    Adults • Couples in Arizona, Wisconsin, Minnesota

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Danielle Japenga

Danielle Japenga

LCSW

Founder, Clinical Director, Psychotherapist

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Danielle, the founder of Mind Empowerment, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) hailing from Iowa and Montana, now based in Arizona since 2008. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Arizona State University, earning her Master’s in Social Work in 2011.

In the past decade, Danielle has worked across various settings including inpatient and outpatient, adolescent residential, detox, community mental health, and in private practice. She collaborates with adolescents and adults from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and behavioral health backgrounds. Danielle is an LGBTQIA+ ally and has engaged with local Native American Communities, individuals with serious mental illness, and substance use issues.

Acknowledging that everyone faces challenges, Danielle advocates for the healing power of human connection. She believes in creating a safe space where individuals can be truly seen and heard, leading to introspection, connection with inner vulnerabilities, and embracing growth through discomfort - ultimately resulting in HEALING. Remember, you are not alone, and Danielle and her team are here to support you every step of the way.

Specialties

Trauma • Anxiety • Depression • Unexpected Life Transitions • Transitioning Youth • Mood Disorders • Relational & Interpersonal Issues

Modalities

Internal Family Systems (parts work) Informed • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Mindfulness & Somatic awareness • Motivational Interviewing • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Education & Licensure

Master of Social Work – Arizona State University

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in AZ

Arizona Board Approved Clinical Supervisor

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

– Mahatma Gandhi

  • Accepting Clients

    Yes (Limited Availability)

    In Person Telehealth
  • Availability

    Mornings, Afternoon & Saturdays

  • Insurance & Payment Options

    Aetna • Anthem BCBS • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Cigna • HSA • Medica • Optum Behavioral Health • Self Pay • UHC Community AHCCCS plan • United Health Care

  • Populations Served

    Adults • Adolescents in Arizona

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