Meet our staff

Xinia Pansano is a seasoned Administrative Assistant with over 25 years in the field. She has extensive experience with all administrative tasks, including scheduling and bookkeeping. Xinia graduated from Veritas University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing.

Krystal is an expert in customer experience and billing, her background includes 3+ years working as an Administrative assistant, where she oversaw medical billing and scheduling at a pediatric clinic. She is passionate about mental health and is currently pursuing a degree in behavioral health to eventually become a trauma therapist. Krystal is excited to […]

Meet Jennifer, our Intake Coordinator. With many years of experience serving her community as a Sergeant with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Jennifer has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate challenging situations with compassion, professionalism, and understanding

Savanah is the Intake Coordinator at our Scottsdale practice, bringing a strong background in behavioral health, client intake, and administrative operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Katie aims to provide her clients with a safe space to share, connect, and work on treatment goals together. Katie’s hope is to create a therapeutic relationship with her clients where they can learn about themselves and how to best cope with life's challenges.

Azizza has more than six years of dedicated experience in the field of clinical mental health, where she has supported individuals through meaningful growth, healing, and life transitions. Her work centers on creating a warm, affirming, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered.  Specializing in working with individuals, Azizza draws […]

Nicole is a therapist with international expertise and a passion for improving mental health. With a degree in Psychology from Peru and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University, she's well-equipped with the latest therapeutic techniques.

Rachel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is dedicated to helping people identify their strengths, improve their relationships, and effectively manage life’s challenges. She is passionate about helping people discover their authentic selves and empowering them to live life in a way that works best for them. She provides a safe, collaborative, and […]

Shari Short, LMFT, is the founder of Aloha Counseling. LLC. Shari enjoys training other Therapists (she is an approved Supervisor in the state of Arizona). Shari is a clinic owner, speaker, and writer; her mission is to help others discover their authentic selves by exploring their family history. She is currently writing a book titled "The Confident Clinician," a step-by-step guide to becoming an authentic therapist. She is available for speaking engagements and workshops.

Kaitlin is a customer experience professional with a background in health and wellness, currently serving as Outreach and Marketing across all locations. Kaitlin is responsible for outreach and marketing initiatives that connect clients with the care they need.