Our Team
Rising Phoenix believes in maintaining a culture of trust and safety. Personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported by our company to foster an environment of self-care, balance, and successful employee development. These values are very important to us and contribute to providing optimal services to our clients.
Our Staff are Invaluable
We understand that without qualified staff, our clients cannot achieve their desired life goals. Rising Phoenix Wellness Services acknowledges that we must be innovative by creating an environment that encourages continuing education, dedication, and best practices.
Our leadership team has completed specialized Leadership Assessments to identify unique work styles. The core evaluations of the assessments are to determine D (Dominant, Determined), I (Influencing, Inspiring), S (Stead, Supportive), and C (Compliant, Creative) traits, along with emotional intelligence, leadership abilities and axiology. An overview was then completed by Jim Hayden at Board Developer to identify strengths and opportunities for growth. We then developed a better understanding of one another to create a more cohesive culture to serve our employees and clients.
Dr. Aaron Wilson
Medical Director
Dr. Wilson earned his medical degree from Tulane University in 2007. Following graduation from medical school, he completed his Psychiatric residency at Tulane University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and subsequently served as the Chief Resident...
Erin Stanfield, LCSW
Chief Executive Officer, Clinical Director
Erin has extensive experience in treating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, process disorders, and co-occurring disorders. She has been in practice for the past 15 years. Erin received her bachelor's degree in recreational therapy from Indiana...
Jeff Keffler
Executive Director
Jeff serves as the Executive Director managing current operations, compliance, and assisting with the company’s mission and future goals. He started with Rising Phoenix in 2019 as Director of Admissions & Business Development before transitioning into his current...
Zach Regier, BS
Clinical Coordinator
Zach holds a degree in Entrepreneurship from the ASU WP Carey School of Business. His previous business experience, including healthcare office management and real estate fueled his desire to provide an impeccable client experience. He joined Rising Phoenix to deliver...
Seth Jenkins, LPC, LISAC
Primary Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Seth has been providing counseling services at Rising Phoenix Wellness Services since January of 2020. Seth began his career in behavioral health in 2005 when working as a behavioral health technician while completing graduate school. He is currently licensed through...
Tessa Mandala, LPC
Primary Therapist
Tessa is a licensed clinician and certified yoga therapist. She believes all individuals can recover from distressing issues and each person’s journey may be different in achieving a fulfilled life. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from Colorado State University in...
Jenna Gardner, LBSW, MSW
Primary Therapist
Originally from Delaware, Jenna now resides in Arizona. She holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Social Work from ASU. Social work proves to not just be a career path but a life calling for Jenna. In her own life experience, Jenna has overcome challenges...
Natalie Sokol, LAC
Primary Therapist
Natalie is an Arizona native who has come back to the desert after spending the last 5+ years traveling and living abroad. She originally received a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, but has pivoted careers and is...
Annie Gipson, LCSW
Equine Psychotherapist
Annie is the founder and owner of Hope Bandits, LLC. She has dual licensure in Arizona and Texas and is a board-approved clinical supervisor in AZ. Annie has a wide variety of clinical experience including working with individuals in acute psychiatric care, substance...
Jeff Thomas, BA
Experiential Group Facilitator
Jeff is the founder of Impact Recovery and the creator of the LifeForce, Transformational Coaching program. He holds a BA in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and is a certified and trauma-informed recovery coach, performance coach, and life coach....
Bhante Sujartha
Meditation & Spiritual Facilitator
Bhante Sujatha, a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focused on adding more love in the world. He teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. Bhante brings his joyful, radiant, funny and...