We have therapists for everyone.

Not sure where to start? Read our therapist’s bios below to see if someone resonates with you. If you’re still not sure, contact us to get suggestions.

Our Specialties

  • If you are feeling disconnected in the present because of difficult experiences from the past, trauma therapy can bring the necessary healing to invite you to re-engage with your life. You are never required to share the details of your trauma but are invited to look at how your life is being presently impacted and begin with re-establishing a sense of safety in yourself and with others. We work together to develop new coping skills and create the life you’ve always wanted to live but has always seemed out of your grasp. We are passionate about helping survivors of trauma overcome the power that their past experiences have had. We do this work because it is ripe with hope and we see healing day after day.

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma therapy developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro. EMDR involves recalling a stressful past event and reprogramming the memory into a positive, self-chosen belief while using bilateral stimulation to facilitate the process. At the time of a traumatic event, strong emotions interfere with our ability to process the experience and the memory becomes stuck in time. When we are triggered and we recall the traumatic event we may feel as though we are reliving the event. These memories cause a negative impact on our daily functioning and interfere with the way we see ourselves, the world, and how we relate to others. EMDR therapy can release these stuck memories allowing you to resolve them. Over time the disturbing memory and associated beliefs, feelings, and sensations become resolved and you are able to think about the event without reliving it. The memory will still be there but it will cause less distress. 

    During an EMDR therapy session, you focus on the traumatic memory and the associated negative emotions and beliefs while participating in a form of bilateral stimulation. Some forms of bilateral stimulations are: tracking your therapist’s moving finger with your eyes as it moves back and forth, alternating hand taps, or bilateral tactile sensation.

  • We live in anxious and frenetic times.  As a result many suffer with anxiety or depression that affects their ability to live rich, full and connected lives. At Cultivate Counseling  our hope is to  provide our clients with resources to develop healthy  and full lives while building up coping strategies to manage and overcome anxious or depressed thoughts and feelings.  Whether it is worries and concerns related to life issues, feelings of disconnection or loneliness, or anxiety related to PTSD. We  collaborate with our clients to increase a sense of safety, connectedness and reduced stress. 

Our Therapists

Melissa Dohse, LCSW, SEP, Founder, Clinical Director & Supervising Therapist

Your capacity for change, healing, and growth is why I do this work. In the 10 years that I have been in the field, courage is what has always shown up at my door. Courage is always what leads us to change -- courage to believe that things could be different, that life doesn't have to feel this way. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey from courage to hope.

I received my Bachelors of Social Work from NAU and graduated with a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Denver.

I specialize in utilizing EMDR, working with survivors of trauma, women in the postpartum period, and individuals parenting with PTSD.

I provide individual counseling in my office and walk-and-talk sessions in the community. New mothers are welcome to bring their infants.

Melissa Dohse, LCSW, SEP, Founder, Clinical Director & Supervising Therapist

Denise L. Henderson, LPC, SEP, Therapist

Life is an ever shifting journey that proves more challenging at certain times than others. The challenges that we face are unique to each of us. It is my belief and the reason this work continues to be my passion, that having safe, compassionate, skilled relationships are what heal us and support our agency (I can!). As a therapist, I strive to offer work that is reparative and restorative to my clients' nervous systems. When clients feel that they belong, have an increased sense of hope and understanding of self, and can take another step forward I believe that I have done a large part of my job.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I specialize in trauma work which includes developmental trauma and increased resolution of both past and present trauma. This trauma may have been ongoing over a period of time or an isolated incident. I have been trained to understand how trauma affects the nervous system and how to support a person back to a sense of greater ease in the world. I have been a therapist for 20 years and have worked with with most ages and stages of development.

Denise Henderson, LPC, SEP, Therapist

Rachael Farrier, LMSW, Therapist

As a therapist, I specialize in working with survivors of domestic, intimate partner, and sexual violence, as well as those experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and racial identity. My extensive experience in the criminal justice system and crisis intervention has deepened my awareness and application of behavioral health resources and trauma informed care. The incredible courage behind asking for help is what drives my passion within this type of work.

My focus is to provide you with the appropriate tools needed to heal from deep trauma. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Empowerment Models, Mindfulness, and Strength Based Approaches, my goal is to see you step into your most authentic self.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and my Master's Degree in Social Work from Northern Arizona University. I am a lifelong learner who is always seeking continued education to provide the most effective, culturally relevant approaches to my practice.

It is a great privilege to provide you with a safe space, to meet you where you are in your journey, break generational patterns, and delve into self-discovery. I welcome you with an open mind and an open heart.

Rachael Farrier, LMSW, Therapist

KC Rhon, LAC, Therapist

As a therapist, I am honored to walk alongside my clients as they embark on a journey that encourages awareness, insight, and understanding. My goal is to offer a non-judgmental, curious space where clients feel seen, heard, and known.

I have worked with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, faith-integration, childhood trauma, religious trauma, and life transitions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

If I could sum up my work in one sentence, it would be this: Therapy is an invitation to worthwhile exploration because you matter and your story matters. It takes courage and effort to cultivate growth and here you are bravely taking that step. I’m so glad you’re here.

I received my Bachelor’s degree from Azusa Pacific University and my Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University.

KC Rhon, LAC, Therapist

Tracy Malcolmson, LAC, Therapist

"My objective in our work is to hold space for you, without condition and without expectation. This enables me to meet you where you are and to spend our time together on a shared frequency, viewing your world through a shared lens. You are the foremost expert on your own life and experience. I am here to offer support, tools, reflection, resources, perspective at times, and most of all, a safe and confidential space devoid of judgment.

I received my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Saint Bonaventure University in New York in 2023. I also hold Bachelors and Masters degrees from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. I have a background in the arts, education, and social work, and have been doing adjacent work for 20 years. I am a culturally diverse individual who has lived abroad and travelled extensively. I have a deep respect for and sensitivity to issues of diversity, oppression, bias, and community. Providing advocacy and support in these areas is very close to my heart.

My way of seeing, understanding, and supporting you as a unique individual or couple is a holistic one. I take a mind, body, spirit approach to therapy and the exploration of modalities that will support the creative and collaborative work we do together. My work incorporates a variety of theoretical orientations. I am fully trained in EMDR and available to provide trauma services. Just a few areas of passion and experience for me are family and relationship struggles, transitions and life-stage challenges, existential, religious, or faith-based trauma, and mood and personality disorders.

Tracy Malcolmson, LAC, Therapist

Alexandria Bangert MA, LPC, Assistant Clinical Director & Supervising Therapist

As an EMDR certified therapist, I specialize in treating clients with complex trauma and dissociation. My approach integrates parts work to help clients access and heal from their past traumas. My training in parts work and dissociation allows me to address the complex layers of trauma and identify the different parts of self that may be affected. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I assist clients in uncovering and processing their past wounds leading to a sense of wholeness and self discovery. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for clients to process and integrate their experiences leading to lasting and healing growth. It is an honor to witness the transformation and growth of my clients through this powerful work. 

I received my Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University and my Master’s Degree from Webster University in Counseling Psychology in 2010. I have worked in various milieu’s throughout my career and I have discovered that I have an enthusiasm for working with trauma survivors, and those recovering from addiction and other mental and emotional challenges.

Alexandria Bangert, MA, LPC, Assistant Clinical Director & Supervising Therapist

Lorena Lechuga Gutierrez, LPC, Bi-Lingual Therapist

Stories are one of the primary reasons why I chose to enter this profession and, while I have only been a professional for part of my life, I have been listening to peoples stories for a long time. I believe stories is where our humanity rests and stories display the full range of our complexity and connection as humans. I feel honored and humbled to be a listener of people’s unique stories; to cultivate a space for someone to feel safe, to be vulnerable, and share whatever dimension of their story they are writing or editing. I seek to empower clients to see themselves as the experts and authors of their life whether their journey inward is beginning or continuing.

My orientation as a counselor is to serve all communities in need with authenticity, curiosity, and cultural humility. I have experience supporting individuals facing the hidden pandemics of our time: anxiety, trauma (intergenerational, cultural, racial, childhood, and other forms), depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and family system dynamics. I provide services in both English and Spanish languages to clients based on their preferred and primary preferences.

I have a Bachelors in Psychological Sciences, Bachelors in Criminology and Criminal Justice; and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. In my life I value and integrate social justice and diversity equity advocacy, poetry, music, art, cooking, nature, and climbing.

I am currently in network with BCBS, United Healthcare and most Aetna plans.

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Lorena Lechuga Gutierrez, LPC, Bi-Lingual Therapist

Tempest Black, LMSW, Telehealth Therapist

"It is an honor to participate in people’s growth and change. My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered. I strive to make therapy a place of safety, vulnerability, and connection. You are the expert of your life experience, and as your therapist I am glad to walk alongside you as you learn more about yourself.

Systemic oppression affects how we navigate the world and shapes our perspectives. At times, life circumstance, trauma, and mental health struggles can leave us feeling hopeless. I see therapy as a way to restore hope and be the author of our own stories. My passion is to provide space for this reclamation and empowerment.

I received my Master’s of Social Work from Arizona State University. I use a variety of modalities including narrative therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and focus on the mind-body connection.

My areas of interest include neurodivergence, relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma,

In my free time I write poetry, paint, and play board games. I look forward to meeting you!

Tempest Black, LMSW, Telehealth Therapist

Lauren Schneidewent, LAC, Therapist

I hold the belief that all people have the capacity for growth and that therapy can be a helpful tool in achieving it. With your expertise of your own experiences and my training in mental health, I strive to establish a collaborative relationship where we can clarify your unique goals and determine meaningful avenues for change. My mission is to do so in a way that promotes empowerment, reduces shame, and builds upon your unique skills and strengths!

I see clients from all walks of life, and find myself drawn to topics of: anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, trauma, grief (and disenfranchised grief), dissociation, and life transitions. I also take special interest in helping clients improve their relationship with money by exploring core beliefs and creating more adaptive financial behaviors.

My counseling model pulls from several approaches, including: Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), “parts work”, and somatic therapies. In our work together, I find it so valuable to build skills that regulate your nervous system and create an inner framework to disrupt default cycles of thought. I am also keen on using creativity and experiential exercises to help you discover new ways of being in the world.

I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy paddle boarding, interior design, thrifting, and tending to my many houseplants!

Lauren Schneidewent, LAC, Therapist

Erin Meyer, Supervised Intern

I believe people heal in the context of connection, and I strive to provide opportunities for clients to practice ways to connect with self and others. I aim to provide a space for clients to feel understood and supported as they explore themselves with compassion, acceptance, and curiosity. I emphasize a person-centered and strengths-based lens when working with clients. I also use evidence-based techniques tailored to clients’ needs and preferences, including interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness strategies. I have clinical interests in attachment, life transitions, grief, loss, emotional regulation, and interpersonal conflicts. I hope clients feel empowered with new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to improve their relationship with themselves and their relationships with others. I look forward to collaborating with clients to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing.

I will earn my master's in clinical mental health counseling from Northern Arizona University with the completion of my internship at Cultivate Counseling.

Erin Meyer, Supervised Intern

Dorothy (Dorrie) Beckley, LPC, Intern Coordinator and Supervising Therapist

As humans, I believe one of our greatest needs is to be seen and heard by others with kindness and understanding. My intention as a practitioner is to provide a safe, calm, and grounded space in which you are heard and deeply respected. To that end, I practice counseling with focused sincerity and heartfelt joy.

As a practitioner, I think of myself as a generalist and enjoy working with a wide variety of people across the lifespan with different challenges and symptoms. I have specialized training in trauma recovery, and I have particular clinical interest in working with adults who are recovering from complex developmental trauma and building long term healing relationships with clients. I am hesitant to pathologize, and more often tend to view symptoms as natural adaptations and defenses to challenging or unsafe circumstances in one’s developmental environment. Together we can explore these dynamics with curiosity and kindness, and learn skills to meet these moments in new ways so that you experience a greater sense of choice and freedom in your life.

Person-centered counseling is the platform for my practice and it is the lens through which I work and offer interventions. Other modalities that I practice via formal training or self study are Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I typically incorporate some level of grounding skills, self regulation skills, and mindful curiosity with all clients I work with in early treatment. I am also a board approved clinical supervisor and I enjoy mentoring graduate level interns who are in the beginning steps of becoming a counselor.

I look forward to meeting you to see if we might be a good fit as you either begin, or continue, the journey of coming home to yourself.

I am a certified provider with Compassionate Bereavement Care

Dorrie Beckley, LPC, Intern Coordinator and Supervising Therapist

Hannah Sweeney, LCSW, Therapist

Your healing journey is as unique as your fingerprint. Cultivating this path takes openness, intention, and nurture - all key elements in the therapeutic process. While the depths of ourselves can be excruciating to explore, it is only with deep discovery that true awareness and relief blossom. This knowledge opens the path toward acceptance and change.

As a therapist, my focus is creating an authentic space where genuine expression thrives. This environment allows for a strong therapeutic bond, which I believe is the catalyst for major transformation. Laced within these elements, I follow a person-centered and strengths-based approach, with emphasis on mindfulness techniques, holistic care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker in the states of Arizona and Nevada. I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. Throughout my career, I have journeyed with those experiencing anxiety, addiction, grief & loss, depression, and various types of trauma.

You are here because you are brave. It would be an honor to accompany you on your unique exploration.

Hannah Sweeney, LCSW, Therapist

Bria Sherinian, LAC, Therapist

I provide a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental environment for individuals and couples who are wanting to work through the core issues and experiences that lead to challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, and relational difficulties. My goal is to be a warm and honest space for you to address any issues preventing you from living your best life.

I have a passion for working with people from all walks of life, especially those healing from dysfunctional families or relationships, childhood trauma, and life transitions. I enjoy working with the pregnancy and postpartum period, couples learning to transition to parenthood, and supporting healthy parenting.

I come from a person-centered and collaborative approach and utilize a range of evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each client to best address the complexities of an individual’s life experiences. I believe in the importance of the multiple elements of a person’s “culture” (including, but not limited to; religion, race, gender, ethnicity, family of origin structure, region, education level, ability level, belief systems, etc.) and will work to understand you as a whole person as part of a bigger system.

I received my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NAU. I am a long time Flagstaff resident and love supporting people in our community. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends, outside enjoying the beauty of Flagstaff, and exploring interests and hobbies.

Bria Sherinian, LAC, Therapist

Nancy Luketic, LAC, Telehealth Therapist

Seeking out therapy can feel scary, but I am here to give you a safe place that is non-judgmental, empathetic, and supportive to take a courageous step in your journey to a fuller life. As a therapist, it is my pleasure to help you find peace and discover a better life with deeper insight, self-awareness, and personal growth.

I prefer to use a collaborative person-centered approach that is tailored to each client in order to develop and reach one’s unique goals. Through this approach, I utilize techniques from evidence-based therapies, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

My clinical experience includes helping individuals navigate various challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional abuse, codependency, childhood trauma, infidelity, and relationship distress.

I received my Bachelors degree from the University of Georgia and my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Hodges University. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and our two dogs. I love hiking, traveling, and whipping up new recipes in the kitchen!

Nancy Luketic, LAC, Telehealth Therapist

Hannah Hackett, Supervised Intern

I love humans and our messy, beautiful journeys here on earth with all our humanity. When we are provided spaces to be held, seen, and loved in our humanity, powerful things take place. As a counseling intern, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and empathetic support for individuals navigating their unique journeys. My belief in the power of genuine connection and being seen underscores my intention to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore, reflect, be, and heal.

As a counseling generalist, I find joy in working with diverse individuals across their lifespans and addressing various challenges. In my work, I believe looking at societal factors, systems of power, and cultural narratives that influence our mental health is as important as the individual ones. Guided by person-centered, social-constructivist, and gestalt counseling, my practice integrates various modalities, including mindfulness and somatics. Rejecting a pathologizing approach, I view symptoms as natural adaptations to life's challenges. Together, we can delve into these dynamics with curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to grow.

I received my Bachelor's degrees in Adventure Education and Psychology at Prescott College, and I am completing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling also at Prescott. Outside of counseling, I love doing yoga, spending time in nature, and building community. I look forward to starting our journey together.

Hannah Hackett, Supervised Intern

Aimee Dassele, MS, LPC

I commend you for taking courageous steps to seek out therapy! My desire as a therapist is to connect with you on a genuine level, to know your story and to offer support, reflection and encouragement, as well as tools to assist you on your journey. As a therapist, I desire to help you lay a healthy and stable foundation for your next life-steps.

While in session, I might utilize EMDR, "parts work", Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness-based strategies and exposure-related strategies in order to move toward accomplishing your goals. I have knowledge and experience in working with trauma, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), obsessive-compulsive tendencies and those who struggle with perfectionism. I am also drawn to work with those who are experiencing religious-related challenges and/or have experienced religious-based trauma.

I love working with clients who are motivated and open to the process of healing and who are open to trying various therapeutic modalities!

I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Bethany University in Scotts Valley, California and my Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I have worked in the behavioral health field in various capacities for the last 25 years and have been a therapist for the last 12 years.

I am available for individual counseling sessions “in-office” and am available for “walk-and-talk” therapy sessions as weather permits and as it benefits the client. I look forward to meeting and working with you as you begin to heal your pain, tap into your strengths and clear away what has been holding you back!

Aimee Dassele, MS, LPC, Therapist, OCD: Education & Skills Group Leader

Kristin Anderson, LMSW, Therapist

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you” -Friedrich Nietzsche

I’d be honored to fight with you; and perhaps, if we're brave enough, even make peace with the monsters that you may be free. This work is powerful, transformative, and hard. I love it. I’ve been a social worker for the past 15 years, typically drawn to those fighting big monsters like domestic violence, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. I like to think of myself as a fairly eclectic therapist with the ability to tailor my approach to the client’s needs.

I received a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Utah Valley University (former LDS… I saw you wondering) and a Master’s in Social Work from Northern Arizona University (...Go Jacks).

I provide individual counseling in my office and over zoom when needed. New mothers are welcome to bring their infants.

Kristin Anderson, LMSW, Therapist

Eric Dean, LAC, Therapist

You are inherently creative. Together we will explore this truth, uncovering how (1) your creativity driven by trauma restrains your authenticity (through anxiety, depression, people pleasing/codependency, perfectionism, disordered eating, etc.) and (2) ways your creative power can be consciously channeled to unleash your authentic self!

Our tools of exploration and co-creation will include parts work, EMDR, Authentic Relating, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, embodiment work, walk-and-talk sessions, and multimedia activities (such as writing, drawing, expressive movement, etc.).

This is an invitation to move beyond trauma and beyond talk therapy into empowered, playful states of being. As a therapist and an artist, it would be my absolute joy to leverage my creative abilities to support you in reconnecting with who you truly are!

Eric Dean, LAC, Therapist, Men’s Group Leader

Rob Williams, LAC, Therapist

I believe that every person deserves a space where they are honestly seen, heard and valued for who they are. To that purpose, I help people live more meaningful and authentic lives, working through anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and relationship issues.

If there is something in your life that you would like to change or are simply thinking about addressing - having someone that you can talk to beyond friends and family, someone who really listens and is there to support you unconditionally can be a huge help for almost any issue.

I welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, and am experienced in working with LGBTQ+ related individual and relationship issues.

Having worked in the mental health field for close to fifteen years I have come to believe that it is important to utilize a variety of approaches and that we find the approach that works best for you, whether that is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR.

I received my Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College and my Master's Degree from Northern Arizona University.

Rob Williams, LAC, Therapist