DVCC - Meet your Therapist

13460 N. 94th Drive, J-2, Peoria, Arizona 85381, Phone: 623-487-7763, Fax: 623-486-8276 • Phoenix Location: 1130 E Missouri Ave., Suite 780, Phoenix, AZ 85014

We believe one of the most important aspects of effective counseling is helping clients find someone with whom they have a positive connection.

Our therapists have all received training in providing services that include diversity and cultural awareness. Some have special experiences that enable them to provide unique insights into people’s lives. Please let the scheduling staff know of any preferences so we can best meet your needs.

	Valorie Everton Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and one of the business owners. I bring over 25 years experience in private therapy practice and community behavioral health program development and management. I offer client centered counseling / psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral techniques, emotionally focused therapy, play therapy, as well as classes in mood management. I enjoy working with children ages 8 and older as well as teenagers and adults. My goal is to meet people where they are, help them to identify their goals and strengths and teach new personal and relationship skills that will support their change and growth. I want clients to be able to let go of any shame, embarrassment or worry about being judged that controls or limits them in their lives. One of my specialties is about helping couples heal and re-connect in areas where their connection, intimacy and partnership have been fractured. I teach couples new communication skills and how to hear and listen effectively using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy techniques. Another passion, Life Creating Rhythms, is a self-developed program teaching people (and their families) suffering mood instability, emotional chaos and self-destructive or self-defeating behaviors new techniques for replacing mood instability with balance and happiness. These techniques can also provide the next step for business and professional men and women who are looking for ways to reach their dreams or overcome the business and economic challenges of today. Back to top
	Georgia Franko Licensed Clinical Social Worker Hello, I am Georgia Franko. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience working with children and families in child protective services, adoption and private therapy practice. My primary specialties are trauma from child abuse, including sexual abuse, children’s issues around divorce, anxiety, grief and loss: I also have developed a holistic approach to treatment of children who present exceptional challenges from AD/HD and other behavioral disorders. I treat children ages 3 and up as well as adults with trauma and childhood abuse issues. I am also a co-owner of DVCC. Back to top
	Elizabeth J. Roberts Licensed Clinical Social Worker I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with more than 18 year’s experience in the mental health field. I know that, at times, life can be overwhelming for all of us. Perhaps you have found yourself feeling “stuck,” unsure, even fearful over how to proceed. As a therapist, my goal is to help you discover your own truths and resources to strengthen and empower you. I tailor my approach to your needs, firmly believing that you can regain your balance and move forward in your life’s journey. I specialize in dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and family of origin issues. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and adolescents. Some of the approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Redecision Therapy, Mindfulness, Communication Skill Building, and Interactive Guided Imagery. Back to top
	Judith F. Sears Licensed Clinical Social Worker My name is Judith F. Sears and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in treatment of families and couples. I have advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders in both individual and group therapy. I have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and utilize EMDR and Hypnotherapy. I also treat persons with eating disorders. I see adolescents and adults and have over 20 years in private therapy practice. Back to top
	David K. Ashbeck Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Hi! I’m David Ashbeck and am a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona and Wisconsin. I’ve been a therapist since 1982 and have worked at Children’s Psychiatric Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, Eudes Family Programs, American Foundation of Counseling Services and New Wellness Associatives all in Green Bay, Wisconsin and now at Desert View Counseling. I help all kinds of folks, young and old; married couples struggling to save their relationships; men and women facing depression or anxiety; people dealing with gambling addiction; people of different ages and circumstances in grief; young kids and teens growing in their identity and adjusting to life’s early demands; business people and workers of all kinds stressed out by demands of family and job; survivors of sexual and physical abuse resolving past issues and trying to find happiness; and other problems. My approach is eclectic, a fancy word meaning that I try to use the approach and method that is practical and best suited to the person, circumstance and problem. I have a background in Family Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, the 12 Step Approach to Gambling Addiction, Christian Counseling and others. This sounds like a lot of “stuff” but which I hope may be helpful to clients. However, what is most important to me is being able to be with people who are looking for help, walking with them and helping them as a person who has compassion, understanding and care learned from living my own human life Back to top
	Dottie Anderson Licensed Clinical Social Worker Hi, my name is Dottie Anderson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona and I have a master degree in Social Work. I am adept at Christian Counseling and will use this style of counseling when asked to do so. My counseling style is based on a person’s strengths and developmental stage in life while looking for a solution to the issue(s) you request to work on. Often, these described approaches are brief in nature. I see children 3 years old and higher, adolescents, and adults of any age. I also do marriage/couple counseling. Should you request my assistance, I look forward to meeting you and helping you with all that you request. Back to top
	Patti Ryan Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor Hi my name is Patti Ryan. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and also a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. I specialize in treatment of families, couples, and individuals. I have worked with individuals and families from birth to the elderly. I have expertise in Christian Counseling. My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families to have the best life possible. I look forward to meeting with you and supporting you in your growth. Back to top
	Jodi L. Stone Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Degree in Clinical Psycology. I am Jodi L. Stone, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. I am passionate about helping others on their Journey to peace and healing. I have worked in a variety of therapy settings here in the valley for nearly a decade. I have a strong history of working with children and adolescents who struggle with day to day living as well as serious life changing events, including suffering abuse, experiencing divorce, grief, loss, criminal consequences and developing positive relationships. I enjoy greatly the opportunity to support couples and families by supplying guidance in active listening, communication and improved intimacy. I have worked with adolescents and adults managing mental illnesses, most specifically, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as well as issues surrounding drug use/abuse, emotions management and impulse control. Back to top
	Krista Soste Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Hi, I am Krista Soste and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor with over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I began my practice in Toronto where I was the Senior Art therapist working with survivors of the holocaust and victims of trauma and domestic violence. I have expanded my non-verbal approach with intersubjective and psychodynamic methodologies. Utilizing both non-verbal and verbal techniques through spontaneous art and poetry, I draw on the collaboration that takes place in the therapeutic relationship as the core to being the change agent. Whether life’s daily stressors or past fears and conflicts have caused emotional distress, I believe individuals, given a supportive and nurturing environment, can heal their pain and can discover their strengths achieving their fullest potential. Back to top
	Kathy Britton Licensed Professional Counselor Hello, my name is Kathy Britton and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I see myself as a guide and believe that you know yourself better than I ever will. Problems erupt when we lose touch with this knowledge and my passion is to guide you in your journey to reconnect. I have over 10 years of experience helping people recover from trauma, abuse and attachment problems in their life. My work has been with women, men, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. I have extensive experience treating trauma and guiding others in their treatment of trauma. In addition I have helped those dealing with family issues, anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders. Primarily, I practice Cognitive Behavioral and Gestalt therapies. I am also a practitioner of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with over 5 years of practice with this modality. My approach to therapy is ‘person-centered’ and I believe that I have come to do this work because I love people. I am ultimately curious about the amazing story you have to share and look forward to our first meeting. Back to top
	Jasmine Perez Moore Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor., and a graduate from Northern Arizona University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling (Magna Cum Laude). I have extensive experience working as a child and family therapist specializing in parent-child relationships, trauma, eating disorders, depression, and women’s issues. My true passion lies working with parent-child relational issues. This interest began more than 10 years ago when I volunteered as a bilingual co-facilitator for a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy family relationships in Flagstaff, AZ. Since then I have both facilitated many workshops on parenting skills, health communication, and positive discipline and I believe that healthy family communication is a fundamental component to a child’s growth and development. I utilize an integrative approach that employs techniques from the following theoretical approaches: Skills Training, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy. Back to top
	Lauren Donley Licensed Professional Counselor I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. I began working in the field of counseling in 2003. For the last six years I have provided family counseling through Multi-Systemic Treatment, an evidence based program for high risk adolescents and families. I currently work with ages 5 and older and specialize in working with adolescents, families, and individuals to overcome issues of family relational problems, behavioral problems, ADHD, and mood related concerns. I utilize cognitive behavioral and structural family therapy in my practice. I use a goal and action oriented treatment approach, focusing and building on the strengths of my clients to help them achieve their desired goals. I seek to help my clients establish skills to manage future problems for long term and sustainable success. My overall goal is to be effective in helping my clients through a caring therapeutic relationship that treats them with the highest level of respect. Back to top

13460 N. 94th Drive, J-2, Peoria, Arizona 85381, Phone: 623-487-7763, Fax: 623-486-8276 • Phoenix Location: 1130 E Missouri Ave., Suite 780, Phoenix, AZ 85014