Jaqualine Pierce, msw LMSW - Arizona

"Connection: The energy that exist between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship" Brene Brown. 

Connection is important in the therapy process. I build therapeutic relationships and alliances to assist individuals in their healing journey. Every moment, tear, pain, and success is important to acknowledge and express. I am an agent of HOPE and will assist you in your hope, healing and restoration process.

I provide therapy interventions for families, children, adolescents, and adults. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy, and Child Parent Psychotherapy Principles. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, infant mental health, and trauma across the lifespan.

"Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you're feeling. To have the hard conversations." -Brene Brown. Allow yourself the freedom to be vulnerable.

 I am a licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPCS), coach, speaker, author, advocate, and consultant. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from UNC Pembroke where I majored in Criminal Justice, with hopes and aspirations of one day becoming a lawyer and then judge. God, however, had different plans. I continued my education at Liberty University and graduated with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in May 2010. Prior to serving as a full time Counselor, I served 24 years with State Government in Department of Correction and Department of Health and Human Services. After 24 years God said it was time to move into full time counseling.

I am a wife of 32 years to Roger and a mother to two sons, Blane and Jonathon, who are public servants, mother-in-law to two beautiful daughters, Deanna and Taylor, and the grandmother of 3 beautiful treasures, Ella Grace, Adalyn Ruth and Lainey Olivia. I am passionate about my family and the family unit as a whole, working tirelessly to ensure its healing and wholeness. As a military spouse to an Army Veteran and the mom to a Marine Veteran, the military family holds a special place in my heart.

Along with counseling and coaching, I support the family by leading marriage conferences, speaking on relationship issues and offer biblically based parenting classes.

My heart is to always provide those I am serving a safe place to land, so when they are ready, the touch down, is soft, smooth, and easy. My mantra is “people don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” The people who God entrusts to me will always know that I care for them, their healing, and their forward movement.

 I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), owner of a teletherapy private practice and Clinic Manager of a Behavioral Health Clinic that serves soldiers, veterans, and their families. I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, lived in Brooklyn, New York for many years and now call Washington State my home. I have been married for 16 years to my husband Elisha who is originally from Jamaica and is an Army veteran; we have one child- Jeremiah who is our pride and joy. I love spending time with my family, relaxing in my backyard, reading, “retail therapy,” writing, trail walking and dancing. As an immigrant and wife to an Army veteran, immigrants and military families are dear to my heart. I am experienced in pre-marital, marriage counseling and counseling adults who are impacted by burnout, chronic stress, adverse life events and are seeking support in managing transitions, stress, loss/grief, anxiety, and religious/spiritual issues. I also specialize in counseling military families, healthcare and mental health professionals, immigrants, leaders, and those seeking faith-based counseling.

Collaboration, strong clinical skills, and the use of non-judgmental Christ centered values are the cornerstones of my counseling style. Because relational, emotional, mental, and religious/spiritual challenges can be complex, I use a biopsychosocial approach to counseling. This means that in my assessment and treatment planning, we look at biological, psychological, social/environmental factors and spiritual factors that are contributing to the problem(s). Depending on your treatment needs, and with your consent, I sometimes may need to consult with other professionals. I use interventions from cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), psycho-dynamic, family systems and experiential therapies. For instance, tools from CBT can help clients explore helpful and unhelpful thoughts, feelings, behaviors and patterns and work with them to build their strengths and learn new approaches. A range of experiential exercises and values-guided behavioral interventions are also used. Ultimately, the goal of these interventions is to help clients create a rich and meaningful life, while accepting the growing pains that inevitably goes with it. My clients and colleagues often say that my calm personality, genuine concern, gentle “tough love” and empathic curiosity help them to feel safe, supported, respected, understood, and motivated.

I appreciate you taking the time to read my bio and welcome any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Simoneice

I am a native of Phoenix, Arizona.  I attended the University of Phoenix where I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Management.  I latter attended Ottawa University where I received a Master of Science degree in Addictions Counseling.  

I have worked with several social services agencies in the vally, providing the following evidenced based practices: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Trauma Informed Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment.  As a Mental Health Clinician, I understand the importance of providing compassionate care to children, teens and adults.  My work with helping people discover their strength and value continues to fuel my desire to pursue my purpose.

Some of the things I enjoy are spending tiem with family and friends, watching plays, hiking and spending time at the park.  As an advocate of self-care, I consciously incorporate  that element into the therapeutic process.

Hello! 

I am first a follower of Christ and am blessed to be a part of Faith Solutions to Mental Health.  I am also a native of Arizona and have worked in Medical Billing for many years.  Starting out in Admitting and working all the way up to Executive Assistant.  My career interest has always been in the total revenue management cycle for clinical providers.   I became an AAPC certified outpatient coder in 2010 and since then have completed several various medical billing and professional management courses including AAPC Behavioral Health Coding Course and their Practice Management course. 

I have also completed Faith Solutions to Mental Health’s Mental Health Minister course as I want to help point people to Christ as God grants divine meetings.  I am blessed with a wonderful husband, 2 sons and 6 grandchildren.  Outside of work like I enjoy being with my grandchildren, walking through farmer’s markets, reading and doing jigsaw puzzles. 

Sincerely,

Lisa Wuerfel