MIH PROVIDERS, THERAPISTS & STAFF

PSYCHIATRISTS AND PA’S

“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!” ~ Mary Poppins

Marc Monette, MMS, PA-C

Marc Monette is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined the MIH team after completing his professional training at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Marc is a strong advocate for individualized, patient-centered care to help patients increase their quality of life. He believes in the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual rather than using a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Before moving to Arizona for graduate school, Marc completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. While completing his undergraduate coursework in Wisconsin, Marc also worked as an EMT. Marc is also a veteran of the armed services with three years of active-duty service in the Army, including a one year deployment to Afghanistan. Marc is motivated to help patients achieve their goals using compassionate and evidence-based treatment. Marc is offering evening appointments for those who cannot attend an appointment during regular business hours, so feel free to ask when scheduling an appointment!

Adam Patterson, M.M.S., PA-C

Adam is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a special interest in psychiatry and neuroscience. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University in 2021 and later joined the MIH team after finishing his graduate training at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Adam has previously worked as an operating room orderly, a phlebotomist, and a medical assistant, giving a wide variety of experiences to draw upon when helping his patients. Utilizing evidence-based treatment plans with consistent follow-up, Adam aspires to help empower patients to achieve their goals and create lasting, positive change in their lives.

In his free time, Adam likes to spend time with his wife and two children, play games, and be outdoors. His family enjoys going swimming, hiking, exploring local parks, and watching movies together. His strong sense of family provides him motivation and fuels his passion to help others.

Shannon McQuaid, MS., LMFT, LISAC, CSAT, CDWF

Shannon McQuaid, MS., LMFT, LISAC, CSAT, CDWF is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. Shannon Graduated from Arizona State University with a master and doctorate degree. She has been practicing in the field for 25 years. She has extensive experience in the field of substance abuse, sex addiction, trauma and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and mood disorders. Shannon is currently finding her expertise in co-dependency to be extremely helpful in her practice as well as narcissistic abuse and trauma bonds with domestic abuse being on the rise. Shannon also has a passion for working with couples and families and uses her expertise in shame resiliency to empower clients to work through challenges that have kept them from living their best lives.

Shannon has worked in a variety of treatment settings including intensive outpatient and residential treatment centers. She has developed clinical programs for facilities across the country and has been in leadership roles the last 10 years. She is skillful in helping people achieve recovery and their best life through the use of many therapeutic modalities including; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Shame Resiliency and a Family Systems model to treatment. Shannon has also done extensive work in parenting and co-parenting as well. Shannon has published articles and done research in her past academic career around resiliency factors in those dealing with trauma and parenting factors related to children who experience positive and negative outcomes.

“It's no the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Mary Anne Stich, LIAC

Maryanne Stich is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor through the state of Arizona working with individuals, couples and families struggling with the effects of both chemical and behavioral addictions and the underlying issues at the core of the problem. Before starting her journey with Mindfully Integrated Health, Maryanne has had extensive experience in the Behavioral Health field including working as the Program Manager at an upscale Substance Abuse Treatment center in the Valley as well as the Lead Therapist at an Intensive Outpatient Program for Teens and their families dealing with Addiction.

Maryanne received her undergraduate degree in General Business from Arizona State University. She completed a Masters in Organizational Management while working full time for a large organization. She took some time off to raise her three children. During this time, Maryanne’s own family struggled with addiction which motivated her to obtain her Master’s degree in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University which helped her to understand the topic of addiction, with its capacity to destroy lives and relationships. This allowed her to discover her passion with working with individuals and families afflicted with problems caused by addiction.

Maryanne utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as incorporating motivational interviewing, DBT and mindfulness techniques. She is trained in both Basic and Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a Gestalt based therapy designed to overcome intense emotion tied to trauma and other maladaptive behaviors. She works with codependency, understanding family dynamics and its role in addiction, the neurobiology of addiction, cognitive distortions, and developing multi-faceted relapse prevention plans to sustain life-long recovery. She strives to help her clients create a life that has purpose and meaning through creating intentional change.

Joanna Lensch, LCSW

Joanna Lensch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona. Joanna received her Master’s degree in Social Work with a Specialization in Child Welfare from Arizona State University in May 2007. Joanna’s social work experience began at the Arizona Department of Child Safety where she assisted victims of abuse and neglect for eight years while navigating the child welfare system, including Juvenile, Criminal, and Family Courts. Joanna worked to build an understanding of challenges and struggles inside the children’s homes and environment to better serve her clients. Joanna’s social work experience later expanded to clients who suffered from mental health, addiction, and clients in a forensic setting. Joanna also gained extensive experience in crisis management and de-escalation as a medical social worker in an Emergency and Trauma Department for five years as she helped individuals and families who suffered from grief and loss, as well as individuals who experienced domestic violence, trauma, mental health crises, and addiction.

Joanna has applied her experience, training and education to trauma-based counseling with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both residential and outpatient settings. Joanna utilizes different treatment modalities to help individual clients achieve their optimal level of functioning. Joanna is EMDR trained, and experienced in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and sand tray therapy. Joanna is passionate about therapy and works to empower patients to institute change, healing, and overall progression through different life stages.

The lotus is a reminder that even in difficult circumstances, we have the potential for enlightenment and transformation. ~ Eckhart Tolle

Scott Wilson, MS, LAC

Scott Wilson is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Prior to coming on board with Mindfully Integrated Health, Mr. Wilson worked for an agency that dealt mainly with addictions including but not limited to drugs, gambling, and sexual behaviors.

Mr. Wilson received his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Phoenix and obtained his Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling also at the University of Phoenix. Mr. Wilson is dedicated to helping clients reach their therapeutic goals by creating a strong working alliance and working with clients to help them focus on their strengths which will help facilitate a successful recovery process. Mr. Wilson is a State Board Certified Counselor and a member of the American Psychological Association.

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack strength... not a lack of knowledge... But rather in a lack of will… ~Vince Lombardi

Natalie Davis, LCSW

Natalie Davis LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. She completed her graduate degree in the field of social services at Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona in 2012. Natalie also completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Arizona State University the Glendale Arizona campus in 2008. As a member of the mental health community she had the pleasure of acting a field instructor for students pursuing degrees in the field of mental health at Grand Canyon University, Walden University and Northern Arizona University.

Natalie’s experience includes supporting individual, couples and families impacted by trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and depression as well as populations with co-occurring mental health concerns such as depression and substance abuse. Natalie’s clinical passion and expertise lies in approaching treatment with a humanistic perspective combined with evidence-based interventions.

Natalie has worked in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient. Natalie is skillful in helping people achieve an improved quality of life and healthy relationships with themselves and others through the use of therapeutic modalities including such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).  Natalie delvers services in a manner which is gender inclusive. She believes in developing a strong therapeutic alliance with clients and is a supporter of a collaborative approach to health and well-being.

Natalie is native born to Arizona. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, listening to an eclectic array of music, and exploring local restaurants.

Michael Keenen, LMSW

Michael is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). He specializes in treating adolescents and adults with a personal history of trauma. He is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral trauma interventions. Working with Michael, you can expect to find a patient listener who collaborates with his clients to define problems and work towards solutions. It’s his goal to help clients heal the painful experiences they’ve been through, but also to embrace the beauty and love that life offers. In addition to trauma, Michael works with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar, dissociation, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, attachment issues, relationship issues, and other challenges causing distress.

Michael has been working in the mental health field since 2014. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Seattle University and his Master of Social Work at Arizona State University. Michael has worked in addiction treatment settings, wilderness therapy, the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital, and outpatient individual therapy. He has developed a diverse treatment philosophy throughout his academic and professional career. Michael draws upon concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, family systems theory, mindfulness-based interventions, and other modalities to support clients’ healing and growth. He completed his EMDR training with the EMDR Institute. Michael continues to develop his clinical competency through ongoing training, consultation, and personal study.

Away from work, Michael is a passionate rock climber, yoga practitioner and golfer. He loves to disconnect from modern life on long backpacking trips in the wilderness. Michael speaks conversational Spanish and enjoys traveling to different countries. His favorite daily activities are cooking, spending time with family and friends, and playing with his dogs.

Dr. Milissa Cooper at Cooper Care AZ

All are welcome at CooperCareAz, a time-honored Family Practice with a focus on personal touch. At CooperCareAz you will only ever see Dr. Cooper. Dr. Cooper treats hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypothyroidism, generalized anxiety, depression and a host of other diagnoses. We also believe in annual wellness and physicals and provide both Medicare and Commercial complete physical exams.

Our foundational program is a client-centered, strengths-based treatment approach for addiction recovery and other mental health issues. Recover Strong utilizes the neuroscience of physical movement with intense physical exercise to achieve neuroregeneration in a community setting. The effect of this process in the brain will support an improved capacity to handle stress, a reduction in symptoms of anxiety or depression, as well as improved cognition, social engagement, self-image, and self-esteem. As the foundational program in our treatment model, we have witnessed improved retention rates, which have a significant impact on addiction recovery success rates, group attendance, and community engagement, as well as minimal after hours patient vs. patient conflicts that require intervention. As a result, it's clear this program makes the community culture—increasingly more supportive.

The Recover Strong program provides clients with a unique life changing experience which highlights—as well as showcases—their resiliency and inherent personal power for addiction recovery or mental health issues. Our substance use treatment program blends these proven mental health therapies and intense physical movement in a fun and challenging environment. Why does this process produce such incredible results?

For more information on their services or to speak to a recovery expert, visit their website https://granitemountainbhc.com/

Quail Run Behavioral Health

Our behavioral health services include acute inpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Our team of professionals will develop an individualized plan of care to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team takes pride in offering quality care in a compassionate and comfortable setting that focuses on both the client and his or her family.

At Quail Run Behavioral Health, we have a team of professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, behavioral health specialists and recreation therapists working together to support the process of discovering hope and inspiration while undertaking the necessary steps to progress toward wellness.

Our facility is located in North Phoenix and creates a calming and nurturing environment. Through integration of soft color palates and artwork focusing on the beauty of Arizona, the environment allows for a clear and concentrated focus on the treatment process. Our location melds the convenience of being near a major thoroughfare and the privacy of being nestled at the end of a quaint street.

Quail Run Intensive Outpatient Program brochure

Quail Run Behavioral Health

2545, W Quail Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Toll-Free Phone 844-772-7771 ~~~ Local Phone 602-455-5700