Doorways Arizona Staff- Teen Counseling

Meet Our Team

At Doorways, our team approach to teen and young adult mental health treatment gives us the opportunity to allow for collaboration between psychiatric providers, counselors, and dietitians in order to offer the best possible treatment for adolescents and young adults.

Every provider at Doorways offers a unique specialty in their training and experience to meet the needs of clients and families. Each of our staff is dedicated to the specialized needs of this age group and committed to the compassionate understanding of their culture and struggles. Many of our providers take insurance. Please call for availability.

Leadership

Jan Hamilton

Jan Hamilton is the Founder and Owner of Doorways. She is a Nationally Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in adolescent treatment. Jan worked as a registered nurse for 20 years prior to receiving her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Arizona and her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification in 1999. Her desire to provide quality psychological and psychiatric care for adolescents and young adults in an outpatient, faith-based setting led to the opening of Doorways in 2008. She’s thrilled about the opportunity for teens, young adults and families to receive the best care possible on their journey of healing!

CEO, Founder, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Heather Hall

Heather obtained a B.S. degree in both Accounting and in Marketing from Black Hills State University. She has years of professional leadership experience in a variety of private, public, governmental and non-profit industries. She loves helping companies develop, coordinate and expand operations while accomplishing organization-wide goals. Heather is married and has two sons and is very excited to be a part of the amazing team at Doorways.

COO, Chief Operating Officer

Chase Kerrey

With prior work experience in youth ministry, Chase received his Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University with dual specializations in Trauma and Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009. Since that time, he has worked directly with adult, young adult and adolescent populations in inpatient, collegiate, and outpatient environments, with experience both in treating and providing training on anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, sexual compulsivity issues, relational and/or family issues, codependence, and trauma. Chase is married with three children and enjoys traveling, playing and/or watching sports, and watching The Office.

CCO, Chief Clinical Officer, Licensed Professional Counselor

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Jan Hamilton

CEO, Founder, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dr. David Tanis

David received his Doctoral degree from the University of Arizona as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He has an extensive background in alcohol and opioid addiction treatment, as well as years’ experience providing care to those with eating disorders. David has worked in both inpatient and outpatient environments and loves the work that he does with adolescents and young adults. He looks forward to working with you or your child to help address any mood, behavioral, trauma, addiction, or eating disorder concerns, working as a team with his patients and their families to help them achieve a more meaningful life. In his time away from work, David enjoys cooking, trips to the beach with his wife, hiking, and fishing.

DNP, PMHNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Therapists

Chase Kerrey

CCO, Chief Clinical Officer, Licensed Professional Counselor

Aviya Bensky

Aviya Bensky has her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University where she was certified to treat Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of Arizona. Aviya believes in a holistic (mind/body/spirit) approach to counseling. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, and finding new places to explore.

LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

McCall Campbell

McCall has received her Bachelor’s in Sociology from ASU and her Masters in Professional Counseling from GCU. She enjoys assisting adolescents and young adults, as well as their families, by promoting healing, balance, and long-term recovery. McCall is passionate about helping individuals with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and people in the LGBTQ+ community. When not at work, McCall enjoys interior decorating, art projects, growing houseplants, spending time with family and her dog, Bella!

LAC, Licensed Associate Counselor

Carolyn Dolejs

As a Nebraska native, Carolyn received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Creighton University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego. Following graduation in 2021, Carolyn took on a new adventure moving to the great state of Arizona. Carolyn’s passion within the mental health field centers around working with adolescents/young adults and aims to provide a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. Carolyn has experience working with adolescents in a variety of settings including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, juvenile detention, and school-based mental health. Carolyn enjoys traveling, spending time near the beach, trying new restaurants, and watching football.

LAC, Licensed Associate Counselor

Marian Humphries

Marian graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1995 with a Master’s degree in education and received her Master’s certificate in Counseling from Ottawa University in 1997. She has worked with children and their families for over 20 years, providing services individually as well as in schools, homes and group homes. She also has provided supervision for master’s level interns for the past ten years. Marian has a passion for counseling adolescents and young adults dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, attention and behavioral problems.

LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Abigail Jones

LAC, Licensed Associate Counselor

Mitch Krmpotich

Mitch received his Bachelors in Political Science from Gonzaga University and his Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. He is passionate about working with OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma and is trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). In his free time, Mitch enjoys basketball, playing guitar, and reading.

LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker

Russ Yost

Russ Yost is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, having received the Master of Counseling degree from ASU in 1981. He has worked in behavioral health for over 30 years. Russ is trained in EMDR, a trauma resolution therapy, and provides family and individual counseling. Russ is married with two adult children, and enjoys reading and choral singing.

LMFT & LPC, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist & Licensed Professional Counselor

Lindsey Millenbaugh

Lindsey Millenbaugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years of experience working with adolescents and young adults struggling with substance use and other issues. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Toledo and her master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Akron. She spent the first part of her career working with adolescents and young adults in Akron, Ohio. She moved to Arizona in the fall of 2018 to be closer to her family and continue her passion of working with youth.

LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Isabel Ball

LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker

Dietitians

Jody Pannozzo

Jody has over 20 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. She graduated from Ohio State University and served as the Sports Nutritionist and Dietitian for the Ohio State Athletic Department. Jody has helped clients combat all types of Eating Disorders, in settings ranging from intensive inpatient to private practice. She has shared her perspectives on nutrition at national conferences, on television and through print, and has dedicated her career to offering education and support that encourages others towards a healthy relationship with food and an overall healthy and happy life. When she is not working, she is hiking, reading, doing yoga or cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes with her beautiful family.

RD, Registered Dietitian

Liz Sims

Liz Sims is a Registered Dietitian with a masters of science in clinical nutrition from Rush University. Liz has 8 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings offering nutrition counseling. She is passionate about connecting with her patients to create a healing environment and supporting goals towards recovery and overall well being. Liz is a proud mom of two fur babies and a new baby boy. Liz and her family love to travel to escape the city and surround themselves in nature.

RD, Registered Dietitian

Behavioral Health Technicians

Courtney Kucera

Courtney is currently pursuing her Masters of Counseling (MC) from Arizona State University. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education from Northern Arizona University in 2014, and was a 7th and 8th grade English teacher for 4 years prior to going back to school. She is passionate about mental health, self-care, and walking alongside adolescents and young adults on their journey to become the best version of themselves. She also enjoys reading, music, and hiking with her dog.

BHT

Interns

Andi Young

Andi is currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University and plans to graduate in May of 2022. Prior to Doorways, Andi interned at a behavioral health hospital and worked directly with adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and substance use. She is passionate about helping youth overcome anxiety, eating disorders, and the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. When she’s not interning or going to school, Andi enjoys spending time with her husband, two teenaged children, and two dogs, as well as cooking, bike riding, and traveling.

Intern

Lynne Davis

Lynne is pursuing her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University, with a concentration in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She is passionate about helping young people work through the unique challenges they face and supporting them as they move towards resilience, wholeness, and healing. She enjoys hiking, exploring, cooking, and game nights with friends.

Intern

Jaelen Westbrook

Intern

Administrative Staff

Sarah Noto

Sarah has been working in office environments for the past 8 years. She enjoys building relationships with the clients at Doorways and walking alongside them on their path to recovery. She longs to provide hope and healing to those in need. She recently changed positions at Doorways and is now the new IOP Coordinator. She enjoys taking her dog to the park, singing (frequently at her desk!), and hiking.

IOP Coordinator

Giulia Rayis

With over 4 years of healthcare related experience, Giulia enjoys creating long-lasting relationships with both patients and staff members. She thrives in a busy workplace that fosters and promotes healing. She began working in office administration with growth in medical, human resource and office management. Giulia is aiming to complete her bachelor’s degree in healthcare and business administration while working diligently as the office manager at Doorways! When she is not working, she treasures her down time with her family and fur children.

Front Office Manager

Jennifer Derr

Jennifer has worked in the medical field and outpatient substance abuse facilities for over 30 years. She truly enjoys helping clients and families in their healing at Doorways. Additionally she works diligently alongside the office manager and IOP coordinator. In her down time, she enjoys traveling, arts & crafts, reading and spending time with her kitty’s.

Front Office Lead

Eileen Gomez

Eileen has experience working in occupational, speech, and physical therapy settings. She believes mental health is as important as one’s physical health and it deserves the same quality of support and treatment. Eileen is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace alongside the team to help adolescents and young adults. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and volunteering to aid special needs children in respite and rehabilitation care.

Office Staff

Jessica Hafer

Jessica recently graduated from ASU with a BA in Psychology and is starting her MA in Counseling at Ottawa University. Jessica has a strong desire to work in the behavioral health field and learn every part of the system. During her free time, she loves to be with her family and friends and baby kitty.

Office Staff

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Meet Our Team

Leadership

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Therapists

Dietitians

Behavioral Health Technicians

Interns

Administrative Staff

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4747 N. 7th Street, Suit 450, Phoenix, AZ 85014

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