FAQ

Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 8:00 a.m. The last session of the day begins at 7:00 p.m.

Each session lasts 50 minutes.

We provide Superbills that include diagnostic and treatment codes, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Our commitment is to deliver the best possible mental health care. We believe that insurance requirements should not dictate treatment length and modality, but rather by what is in the client’s best interest.

You can set up your first appointment in several ways: fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, call the office at (480) 635-6679, email kyle@sanctuarycounselingsvcs.com, or access the calendar through the portal if you are already a part of our system.

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your appointment. If canceled within this timeframe, no charge will be incurred. Late cancellations will result in the full session fee being charged.

I have a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

In addition, I have completed EMDR training, focusing on trauma, addiction, dissociation, and eating disorders, facilitated a DBT group for adolescents for many years, and am currently pursuing EMDR certification and fulfilling consultation requirements to become an Eating Disorder Specialist.

I work with children, teenagers, adults, seniors, and families of all ages.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Research in psychology and physiology suggests that Bi-Lateral Stimulation (BLS) enables the brain to access different neural networks, pairing traumatic experiences with adaptive networks to alleviate and resolve trauma symptoms.

This process enables the brain to make essential connections that support self-healing. Individuals receiving EMDR often notice reduced anxiety, fewer panic attacks, and less frequent intrusive thoughts and dreams.

For immediate mental health concerns, please use the following resources:

• Emergency Medical Services – 911
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – 988 or (800) 273-8255
• SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline – (877) 726-4727
• Phoenix/Maricopa County Crisis Hotline – (602) 222-9444
• Phoenix/Maricopa Non-Crisis Warmline – (602) 347-1100

Yes, they are available Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The last session begins at 7:00 p.m.

Yes, I offer family counseling and consider it an essential part of the recovery process.

The short answer is yes, I do not share the details of therapy sessions with parents. While parents have the legal right to be informed about their child’s therapy, the effectiveness of treatment relies on the trust and confidence between the therapist and client.

Typically, parents are expected not to interfere with this therapeutic relationship, and information will only be shared with them in the case of an emergency.

I’ve always been fascinated by what helps people heal and grow. After going through my own challenges, I wanted to help others find calm and clarity as well.

I love hiking, traveling, cycling, skiing, playing with my dogs, and reading – anything that helps me stay grounded and present.

I used to perform in a jazz band playing the baritone saxophone!