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Dana Anderson, PhD
drdana@andersonpsychassoc.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dana Anderson, PhD is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and New York. She earned a BA in mathematics and music from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA and EdM in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University before earning her PhD in Clinical Psychology at St. John's University. She has training and experience in multiple therapeutic approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy and strives to create an individualized treatment plan with clients. A strong emphasis during her graduate training was on multiculturalism and multicultural competence, thus making hermore aware and increasing my understanding of the key roles that a client’s culture, identity, ethnicity, race, gender, and other aspects of diversity play in the counseling process. Through both her training and practice, she learned culturally-competent counseling practices and the current theoretical approaches necessary to engage a diverse clientele. I aim to identify specific goals while being sensitive to ethnic/cultural/religious beliefs and values as well as sexual identity. Treatment will be collaborative - you will be treated with professionalism and respect.
drdana@andersonpsychassoc.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dana Anderson, PhD is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and New York. She earned a BA in mathematics and music from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA and EdM in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University before earning her PhD in Clinical Psychology at St. John's University. She has training and experience in multiple therapeutic approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy and strives to create an individualized treatment plan with clients. A strong emphasis during her graduate training was on multiculturalism and multicultural competence, thus making hermore aware and increasing my understanding of the key roles that a client’s culture, identity, ethnicity, race, gender, and other aspects of diversity play in the counseling process. Through both her training and practice, she learned culturally-competent counseling practices and the current theoretical approaches necessary to engage a diverse clientele. I aim to identify specific goals while being sensitive to ethnic/cultural/religious beliefs and values as well as sexual identity. Treatment will be collaborative - you will be treated with professionalism and respect.
Brian Bantel, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
brian@andersonpsychassoc.com
Brian Bantel, PsyD joined the practice at the end of August 2017 and recently became licensed in AZ. He completed his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University – Phoenix. His training and experience has included work in community mental health settings, outpatient substance abuse programs, school settings, crisis work, hospital settings, residential settings, and private practices. He is returning to Arizona after completing his APA accredited internship at Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families in Camarillo California.
Dr. Bantel is experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specializes in working with children and adolescents. His focus is on depression, anxiety, attachment, and a variety of disruptive behaviors. He works collaboratively with clients and their parents to develop treatment goals that meet the needs of the family. He utilizes an elective approach of evidenced-based interventions, including Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion Focused therapy. Personally, Dr. Bantel enjoys traveling, particularly to places where to scuba diving is great, cooking, and exploring new cuisines from around the world. He is excited to be back in Arizona surrounded by his family and pets.
Dr. Bantel is experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specializes in working with children and adolescents. His focus is on depression, anxiety, attachment, and a variety of disruptive behaviors. He works collaboratively with clients and their parents to develop treatment goals that meet the needs of the family. He utilizes an elective approach of evidenced-based interventions, including Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion Focused therapy. Personally, Dr. Bantel enjoys traveling, particularly to places where to scuba diving is great, cooking, and exploring new cuisines from around the world. He is excited to be back in Arizona surrounded by his family and pets.
Megan Jeffreys, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
megan@andersonpsychassoc.com
Dr. Megan Jeffreys joined Anderson Psychological Associates as a Post-Doctoral Resident in fall of 2018 and recently became licensed as a Psychologist in Arizona. Dr. Jeffreys earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Swarthmore College and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. During her graduate work, her research focused on implementation of behavioral therapies for anxious and depressed youth in usual care settings (e.g., primary care). She completed her predoctoral internship in the Vanderbilt-Veterans Affairs Internship in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Jeffreys has expertise in conducting evidence-based assessment and intervention with youth and adults in individual and group settings. Her approach is centered in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She has experience in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, primary care, inpatient units, and clinical trials. Dr. Jeffreys takes a collaborative approach to building treatment plans with her clients. She has specialty experience implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxious and depressive disorders with adults, children and their families.
Licensed Psychologist
megan@andersonpsychassoc.com
Dr. Megan Jeffreys joined Anderson Psychological Associates as a Post-Doctoral Resident in fall of 2018 and recently became licensed as a Psychologist in Arizona. Dr. Jeffreys earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Swarthmore College and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. During her graduate work, her research focused on implementation of behavioral therapies for anxious and depressed youth in usual care settings (e.g., primary care). She completed her predoctoral internship in the Vanderbilt-Veterans Affairs Internship in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Jeffreys has expertise in conducting evidence-based assessment and intervention with youth and adults in individual and group settings. Her approach is centered in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She has experience in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, primary care, inpatient units, and clinical trials. Dr. Jeffreys takes a collaborative approach to building treatment plans with her clients. She has specialty experience implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxious and depressive disorders with adults, children and their families.
Beverly Kube, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
beverly@andersonpsychassoc.com
Beverly Kube, LCSW joined the practice in March 2020. She has over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has training and experience as a psychotherapist and a behavioral health consultant. Beverly also has clinical training in multiple evidence based psychosocial treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Beverly completed her graduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and training at George Washington University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. She has experience in a variety of settings including a state psychiatric hospital treating patients with chronic and severe mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, she has provided behavioral health assessments, crisis stabilization, and interventions to support patients and their families in an outpatient center, a behavioral health hospital, the emergency department, and when hospitalized on a medical floor. Most recently, she has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) using an integrated care model delivering brief behavioral health consultation-based services to primary care patients and traditional psychotherapy to the community.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
beverly@andersonpsychassoc.com
Beverly Kube, LCSW joined the practice in March 2020. She has over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has training and experience as a psychotherapist and a behavioral health consultant. Beverly also has clinical training in multiple evidence based psychosocial treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Beverly completed her graduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and training at George Washington University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. She has experience in a variety of settings including a state psychiatric hospital treating patients with chronic and severe mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, she has provided behavioral health assessments, crisis stabilization, and interventions to support patients and their families in an outpatient center, a behavioral health hospital, the emergency department, and when hospitalized on a medical floor. Most recently, she has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) using an integrated care model delivering brief behavioral health consultation-based services to primary care patients and traditional psychotherapy to the community.
Shelley Fassett, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
shelley@andersonpsychassoc.com
Shelley Fassett, LCSW, EMDR Therapist joined the practice in May 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive background in integrated care for adults with chemical/behavioral addictions, co-occurring disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders), Complex Trauma/PTSD and chronic pain disorders. Shelley is an EMDR therapist with over 30 hours of EMDR-specialized training for the treatment of addiction, complex trauma/PTSD and Dissociative Disorders/Parts work. Shelley also has extensive training and provision of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and chronic pain methodologies/research from the Neurological Orthopedic Institute (NOI). Shelley has several years of experience treating current/retired First Responders as well as adults participating in court-orderedtreatment programs within the Maricopa County criminal justice system. She is a Clinical Supervisor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, has previously taught at ASU’s School of Social Work and is currently pursuing EMDR certification.
Penny McDonald, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
penny@andersonpsychassoc.com
Penny McDonald, LCSW joined the practice in December 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 30 years of experience. She earned her social work degree at the University of Denver. Recently, she moved to Arizona from Colorado where she previously worked in private practice and with hospice/palliative care. She spent many years providing child and family therapy and has provided services under numerous managed care contracts and been responsible for program development, supervision, and administrative management of multi-disciplinary teams. She has worked within a brief therapy model with children, adults, families, and couples as well as in school-based settings with elementary-aged children. She has completed some training with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). She very much enjoys doing family and marriage therapy as well as adult and child therapy using a variety of treatment modalities.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
penny@andersonpsychassoc.com
Penny McDonald, LCSW joined the practice in December 2021. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 30 years of experience. She earned her social work degree at the University of Denver. Recently, she moved to Arizona from Colorado where she previously worked in private practice and with hospice/palliative care. She spent many years providing child and family therapy and has provided services under numerous managed care contracts and been responsible for program development, supervision, and administrative management of multi-disciplinary teams. She has worked within a brief therapy model with children, adults, families, and couples as well as in school-based settings with elementary-aged children. She has completed some training with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). She very much enjoys doing family and marriage therapy as well as adult and child therapy using a variety of treatment modalities.
Michael Capone, LMSW (under supervision of Dr. Anderson)
Michael Capone, LMSW joined the practice in December 2022. After serving in the U.S. Army, he earned his Master of Social Work degree from Southern Connecticut State University. He also earned a BA in Psychology from Providence College. Michael focuses on treating adolescents and adults suffering from substance use disorders, gambling disorders, and co-occurring mental disorders, as well as singles and couples experiencing relationship difficulties. He has training and experience utilizing multiple therapeutic approaches such as, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Michael focuses on a biopsychosocial/spiritual model of care and implements a whole health approach to treatment.
Michael Capone, LMSW joined the practice in December 2022. After serving in the U.S. Army, he earned his Master of Social Work degree from Southern Connecticut State University. He also earned a BA in Psychology from Providence College. Michael focuses on treating adolescents and adults suffering from substance use disorders, gambling disorders, and co-occurring mental disorders, as well as singles and couples experiencing relationship difficulties. He has training and experience utilizing multiple therapeutic approaches such as, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Michael focuses on a biopsychosocial/spiritual model of care and implements a whole health approach to treatment.
Alondra Millan, LAC en route to LPC (under supervision of Dr. Dana Anderson)
Alondra Millan, LAC is joining the practice in October 2022 and is accruing her hours toward earning her LPC while under the supervision of Dr. Dana Anderson, Alondra is a humanistic therapist who views life through an existential lens. The way we feel, think, and behave has a big influence in our day to day life. The way we bond with others impacts us more than we understand. And life isn't always easy, there are constant ups and downs. Alondra would like to help you through that journey by helping you overcome difficulties life keeps throwing your way. To help you find that inner strength you have inside of you. Her goal is to empower you and watch you grow into your highest potential. All you have to do is try. Together, Alondra works with clients to create SMART goals and works hard to reach those goals. Alondra is fluent in Spanish and can provide therapy in Spanish. Alondra's professional experience ranges from individuals who have been designated as seriously mentally ill and individuals who experience day to day stressors. She works with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, chronic pain, self-esteem, spiritual/faith, & much more. Alondra is trained in person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, and psychodynamic therapy. She also has a special interest in providing Christian-based counseling and integrating faith into therapy sessions for clients who prefer this approach. Lastly, Alondra utilizes sandtray, art therapy, positive psychology, strength-based therapy, mindfulness, relaxation, and many other techniques. Outside the office, Alondra enjoys watching movies, reading books, spending time with her husband and two dogs, and traveling.
Alondra Millan, LAC is joining the practice in October 2022 and is accruing her hours toward earning her LPC while under the supervision of Dr. Dana Anderson, Alondra is a humanistic therapist who views life through an existential lens. The way we feel, think, and behave has a big influence in our day to day life. The way we bond with others impacts us more than we understand. And life isn't always easy, there are constant ups and downs. Alondra would like to help you through that journey by helping you overcome difficulties life keeps throwing your way. To help you find that inner strength you have inside of you. Her goal is to empower you and watch you grow into your highest potential. All you have to do is try. Together, Alondra works with clients to create SMART goals and works hard to reach those goals. Alondra is fluent in Spanish and can provide therapy in Spanish. Alondra's professional experience ranges from individuals who have been designated as seriously mentally ill and individuals who experience day to day stressors. She works with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, chronic pain, self-esteem, spiritual/faith, & much more. Alondra is trained in person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, and psychodynamic therapy. She also has a special interest in providing Christian-based counseling and integrating faith into therapy sessions for clients who prefer this approach. Lastly, Alondra utilizes sandtray, art therapy, positive psychology, strength-based therapy, mindfulness, relaxation, and many other techniques. Outside the office, Alondra enjoys watching movies, reading books, spending time with her husband and two dogs, and traveling.
Stacy Adler, LCSW (starting May 1st)
Stacy has been in practice for 30 years doing therapy with children, adolescents and adults who experience challenges in their lives in outpatient and private practice. She works with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress management, eating issues, relationships and trauma. Her focus is working in a caring, supportive manner that enables clients to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Stacy has been in practice for 30 years doing therapy with children, adolescents and adults who experience challenges in their lives in outpatient and private practice. She works with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress management, eating issues, relationships and trauma. Her focus is working in a caring, supportive manner that enables clients to make meaningful changes in their lives.