About Us

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

Masters in Mental Health Counseling — Grand Canyon University

Licensed Associate Counselor in AZ

Originally from North Carolina and now proudly based in Arizona since 2005, Dan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their paths toward mental wellness. With an undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2024, Dan is passionate about guiding individuals through their struggles and helping them unlock their potential for growth.

For more than fifteen years, Dan has had the privilege of working in a variety of community mental health settings—residential, clinical, and home- and community-based services. This diverse experience has allowed Dan to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, from different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic environments, as well as those facing serious mental illness and substance abuse challenges.

Dan’s counseling approach is grounded in the belief that every person deserves a safe, nonjudgmental, and authentic space to heal. He is deeply committed to fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. His work is driven by a genuine passion for helping individuals not only overcome their struggles but also embrace their inherent strength, resilience, and capacity for change.

Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges or seeking personal growth, Dan is honored to join you on this transformative journey toward mental wellness and self-discovery.

Dan is completing hours towards his independent license and is supervised by Danielle Japenga, LCSW.

Specialties

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

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Reality Therapy • Solution-Focused Therapy • Gestalt Therapy

Education & Licensure

Masters in Mental Health Counseling — Grand Canyon University

Licensed Associate Counselor in AZ

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

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