Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Gilbert
At The Next Step, we take an integrated approach to individualized mental health treatment, prioritizing your overall well-being. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions through evidence-based therapies. Specializing in services for children, teens, adults, and first responders, we utilize modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and play therapy to create personalized healing pathways.With a commitment to accessibility, we offer evening/weekend appointments, telehealth options, and in-network coverage with major insurers. Our mission is to empower clients to overcome emotional challenges and build resilience through compassionate, client-centered care.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Child Counseling
Depression Treatment
Trauma Recovery
First Responder Counseling
Play Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Family Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Adolescent Mental Health
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans developed by licensed clinicians with specialized training in trauma and mental health disorders
- Our therapists utilize evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and play therapy
- We provide age-specific care for children, teens, and adults through dedicated specialists
- Our team includes first responder mental health experts with firsthand understanding of occupational stressors
- We maintain flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments for client convenience
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. Our clinicians help clients understand anxiety's root causes while developing coping strategies. Services include panic attack management, social anxiety treatment, and worry reduction through structured therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive trauma therapy utilizing EMDR, somatic approaches, and cognitive processing techniques. We address both acute and complex trauma from personal experiences or occupational exposure. Treatment focuses on nervous system regulation, memory processing, and developing safety strategies for long-term healing.
Child Counseling
Age-specific mental health services for children using play-based interventions and family involvement. Our specialists address behavioral issues, developmental challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties through creative therapeutic modalities. Parent collaboration ensures consistent support across home and clinical environments.
First Responder Counseling
Specialized mental health care for law enforcement, healthcare workers, and military veterans. Trauma-informed therapists address occupational stress, secondary trauma, and crisis response challenges. Treatment incorporates resilience-building techniques and peer support strategies tailored to first responder experiences.
Depression Treatment
Evidence-based depression therapy combining behavioral activation with cognitive restructuring techniques. Our clinicians address both situational and clinical depression through personalized treatment plans. Services include motivation enhancement, negative thought pattern interruption, and lifestyle modification strategies for improved emotional wellness.
People
Andra Perryman
CEO & Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18+ years experience in trauma treatment. Holds Master's degrees in Social Work and Child Development. Specializes in Christian-integrated mental health care for children and adults.
Carolyn Osenbau
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in child mental health. Expertise in play therapy and trauma-focused CBT for children birth to twelve years old. Addresses ADHD, behavioral issues, and postpartum mental health concerns.
Jennifer Nye
Therapist
Licensed Social Worker with 12 years experience treating trauma and anxiety disorders. Utilizes art therapy and mindfulness techniques for adolescent and adult clients. Focuses on holistic healing approaches and creative expression.
Stephanie Alamond
Therapist
EMDR-trained Social Worker providing play and sandtray therapy for clients of all ages. Specializes in developmental trauma and attachment issues through creative therapeutic interventions.
Ashley Ramirez
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker focusing on young adult transitions. Combines cognitive behavioral therapy with motivational interviewing to address anxiety and depression in adolescent and adult populations.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, first responder mental health, child/adolescent behavioral issues, and life transition challenges using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna/Evernorth. We also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other providers.
What therapy options are available for children?
Our child counseling services include play therapy, art therapy, and age-appropriate cognitive behavioral techniques delivered by specialists in pediatric mental health.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with evening appointments until 8pm and Saturday sessions to accommodate working clients.
Do you provide telehealth services?
Yes, we offer secure virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health care while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
What should I expect during initial counseling sessions?
Your first session will involve completing intake paperwork, discussing treatment goals, and developing a personalized therapy plan with your assigned licensed clinician.
