Therapists
Ulises Gonzalez, MAPC, LPC, LMFT
Accepts: *AHCCCS Plan, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Champ VA, Cigna, Holmen Group, Mutual of Omaha, Most EAP Programs, Tricare, TriWest and United Health Care.
Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety & Depression
- Career & Leadership Issues
- Developmental Concerns
- Faith, Ministry and Spiritual Concerns
- Holistic Healing and Lifestyle Wellness
- Marriage and Family Counseling (Not accepting at this time)
- Men’s Issues and concern
- PTSD & Trauma Therapy (Veterans and First Responders)
- Young Adult through Senior concerns
- Substance Abuse
About Ulises
“Home” since 1993 following his assignment to Luke AFB, Ulises was inspired into the helping profession through volunteerism with a central Phoenix inner city ministry. In 2007, Ulises completed his Master’s in Professional Counseling through Ottawa University, achieving LPC and LMFT independent licensure in 2011 and 2015. Passionate about his community Ulises founded Light of Life Counseling Services in 2014 to assist the under serviced residents of the far west valley. Ulises incorporates Attachment theory and Solution Focused therapy to encourage desired change by helping client’s beak unhealthy cycles of past relationships while embracing the process of growth. Ulises is trained in CBT, TF-CBT and CPT and incorporates solution focused approaches to reinforce change outside of therapy. Serving as a Military Officer, inner city minister, addictions therapist, crisis counselor and family therapist in community and private practice mental health, Ulises has 20+ years of experience helping clients with their mental health and emotional needs. Outside of work, Ulises is highly involved with his sons’ school and sports activities, volunteering as a community sports coach, and assisting at his church.
Ulises Gonzalez presently reports an appoximate 8
week wait-list.
Please email any questions for Ulises directly to him at info@lightoflifecounseling.com
Rachel Bentley, MMFT, LMFT
Accepts: *AHCCCS Plan, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Champ VA, Cigna, Holmen Group, Mutual of Omaha, Most EAP Programs, Tricare, TriWest and United Health Care
Specialties
- Addictions
- Anger Management,
- Anxiety & Depression
- Art Therapy and Play therapy
- Children Teens & Young Adults
- Christian Counseling
- Grief & Loss
- Marital, Couples, & Family Counseling
- Parenting
- PTSD, Military Families and Veterans Issues
- Relational Issues & Boundaries
- Women’s issues
About Rachel
Originally from Southern CA, Rachel earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy through Pepperdine University in 2005, achieving LMFT independent licensure in 2010. Her wide range of experience includes individual, child and family therapy in group homes, schools, and outpatient addiction and Seriously Mentally Ill adult residential programs. Rachel approaches therapy through Object Relations and Attachment theory which aid clients understand how past relationships with care givers, influence present attitudes, thoughts and reactiveness in relationships. Rachel is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Play therapy. Through empowering and advocating, Rachel assists clients discover and understand existing strengths and coping skills to promote personal growth and desired change. Rachel is an army wife of 20+ years and has a heart for serving military families and veterans. When Rachel is not working she is highly involved with her children’s academic and sports activities.
Rachel Bentley presently reports an appoximate 10
week wait-list.
Please email Rachel with any qeustions directly to her at r.bentley@lightoflifecounseling.com
Amelia “Amie” Lohr MSW, LCSW
Accepts: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Champ VA, Tricare and United Health Care
Specialties
- Anxiety/Depression Disorders
- PTSD/CPTSD/Trauma
- Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Family and Relationship Issues
- Teen/Adolescent Concerns
- Addictions/Substance Abuse
- Women in Recovery
- General Women’s Issues
- Young Adult Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
About Amie
Arriving with her family to Luke AFB in 1981, Amie considers herself an Arizona native despite further military deployments and moves. While at Misawa AB, Amie became interested in working with children, teens and families through base Family Advocacy services. Amie has 15+ years of clinical experience through in-home services, community-based and outpatient programs, crisis intervention programs. Amie is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (TF-CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapies (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapies (DBT-Adult/Teen), Somatic Experiencing Informed Therapies, Crisis Intervention, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR-Adult/Teen) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR-Adult/Teen). Amie is invested in neurobiological-informed whole-person approaches emphasizing Behavioral and Social Learning, Psychosocial Development, Transpersonal, and Psychodynamic Theoretical Approaches, which look at behavior and problems through individual, relational, and systems contexts. She generally incorporates an integrated therapies approach to teach her client’s how to live mindfully, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships. When not working, Amie enjoys reading literary fiction, traveling to explore familiar and new places, going on walks or hikes, and spending time with her family.
*Can not accept AHCCCS, Cigna or TriWest insurance
Currently only accepting Telehealth appointments.
Amelia Lohr presently reports an approximate
7-8 week wait-list.
Please email any questions for Amelia directly to her at: a.lohr@lightoflifecounseling.com
Natalie Aug, MC Intern
Accepts: Only Out-of-Pocket payments
Specialties
- Anxiety/Depression Disorders
- Stress Management
- Teen and Young Adult Concerns
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Family Counseling
About Natalie
Natalie is completing the Practicum and Internship requirements in the master’s in counseling (MC) Degree through Grand Canyon University. Natalie is supervised by Ulises Gonzalez and will be accepting new clients until May 2024. Due to insurance credentialling requirements LLCS will only collect insurance deductibles and copays from anyone interested in meeting with Natalie as these expenses would normally be paid out-of-pocket by the patient for services rendered by an credentialed in-network therapist.
*Can not accept AHCCCS Plans, Cigna/Evernorth or EAP Insurance Benefits
.
Natalie Aug presently reports an appoximate 1-2
week wait-list.
Please direct any questions regarding services with Natalie directly to Ulises Gonzalez at info@lightoflifecounseling.com
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