Counseling with a Purpose
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
It is with great excitement that we have decided to open our services to the community. Over the years we have been only serving first responders and their families. Recently we decided to expand to others in the community. Our group of therapists truly care about their clients and work passionately to make sure each person starts feeling better. We understand trauma, families and helping to get your life back on track.
Therapists located at 809 W. Maryland Ave SUITE B. Phoenix A
Dr. Kerry Ramella LPC, Ph.D.
Owner and Clinical Director of PSCS. Dr. Ramella provides clinical oversight to our clinicians as well as treats First Responders. She brings 30 years of clinical and mental health experience to the practice and provides a wealth of knowledge to the field. She earned her PhD in Psychology and often consults with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Community Bridges and a number of Fire Departments in the nation.
Emily Priest LCSW
Emily is one of our therapists, but not accepting new clients at this time.
Emily Priest is a Licensed Master of Social Work Clinician. Her work experience ranges from working with at risk children and teens, to young adults experiencing general life issues, to individuals and families who are at end of life.
A majority of Emily’s work experience consists of working with children and teens who have been affected by trauma. She has worked with children and families who are involved with the foster care system, as well as with teens who are involved with the Juvenile Criminal Justice System. She has experience working with children/teens who display significant behavioral symptoms that may be difficult to manage.
In addition, Emily has worked with individuals who are experiencing immediate mental health crisis’s, such as suicidal/homicidal thoughts, psychosis, and needing immediate inpatient substance abuse treatment. She has worked with individuals who are at end of life or are caring for a loved one who is at end of life.
Emily specializes in treating depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, general life issues and trauma. She utilizes a strengths-based, genuine and non-judgmental approach, with the end goal for client’s to eventually be able to manage their own lives independently. Her approach is unique and tailored to you, your needs and your goals.
Please book an appointment below or contact us to have a free 10 minute consultation to find out if we can help.
Melissa Ziervogel LAC
Melissa Ziervogel is a Licensed Associate Counselor and has experience working with adolescents, teens and adults. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Argosy University and has been working in the field of crisis since 2010.
Her desire is to help those who are facing a range of difficulties in their lives and her focus is to help you realize your strengths and to provide an atmosphere that allows you to learn new approaches to those difficulties. She has been very successful using Solution Focused Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in treatment.
Melissa has experience in treating individuals who are suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors as well as family relationship troubles and those who are near end of life or taking care of those near end of life. She also has experience in treating persons who have been sexually victimized and domestic violence survivors.
She is now accepting new clients and has immediate availability during the week and on Saturdays. Call or text for more information. 602.466.9456
Sheila Huff LAC
Sheila Huff is a Licensed Associate Counselor who has experience working with adults between the ages of 18 and 72 years old. She obtained her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
It is her passion to help others reach their full potential in life through evidence-based treatment.
She has a gentle demeanor and clients often feel comfortable opening up to her, which makes for a positive therapeutic experience. She considers herself to be eclectic in therapeutic modalities, but has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy approaches.
Sheila has experience in treating individuals who struggle with Anxiety and Panic disorders, Depression, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and victims of Domestic Violence. She is now accepting clients and has availability during the week, as well as the weekend. Call or text for more information: 602.466.9456
Tuesday 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00-4:00 pm
Sarah Hanley LAC
Sarah Hanley is an amazing Licensed Associate Counselor, who provides professional counseling for children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of life difficulties, changes, stress, or trauma. She focuses on achieving balance in life, by processing and focusing on one’s emotional response.
Sarah has been in the behavioral health field for over 5 years with specialized experience in the treatment of children, utilizing play therapy; adolescents and adults in life transitions, depression, and anxiety; crisis support.
Sarah works together with her clients to create an open, collaborative, growth oriented environment where clients can process and unravel difficulties. In session, clients can expect a safe space where constructive ideas can be identified and practiced.
Throughout therapy Sarah uses a multitude of strength-focused interventions while incorporating other methods such as; Solution focused therapy, Narrative therapy as well as mindfulness in a non-judgmental environment.Sarah graduated from Arizona State University with an education focused in child/human development and received her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Sarah is currently accepting new clients:
Friday’s 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday’s 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please call or text 602.466.9456 to schedule.
Debbie McMenemy Therapist Intern
Debbie is an integrative therapist. She believes that an individual’s beliefs guide and impact their abilities to create solution for their healing. She works to create change through empowerment and helping others to bring forth their inner strengths, as well as helping them to identify their capabilities and resiliencies as they may identify them. Providing an environment that promotes healing and comfort allows individuals the ability to experience and explore the problems they may be facing with an open mind.
Her desire is to help you begin a successful journey toward healing by building an individual’s mind, body, and spirit connection. She will afford her clients the opportunity to achieve an overall sense of well-being and relief from their difficulties. She has received her Master's of Science degree and now works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director Dr. Kerry Ramella. Debbie works from a solutions focused therapy and enjoys helping clients to design goals and look towards the future to provide a sense of desire to move forward and be successful. Eliminating irrational thoughts and recognizing strengths manifests a sense of empowerment allowing an individual to take the steps forward.
Life in general can be a struggle at times, it is her passion to assist clients in designing a toolbox that best fits their needs when life feels less than optimal for them.
Debbie is currently accepting new clients:
Thursday's 9:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday's 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Types of Therapy We Provide
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A short-term goal oriented approach to looking at how our thoughts cause an emotional response and that can lead to the way we behave. The idea is to look at the thought processes we are using. Question how they got there and find ways to change them. These changes in the way we think about things will begin to create different emotional responses and then assist with creating new positive behaviors.
Solution Focused Therapy
This is a very direct and collaborative approach to finding ways to overcome obstacles in your life. Through dialogue and questions that illicit a deeper look at where the problem is coming from and the most direct way to create a new outcome, behavior or emotion.