Formerly known as Ahwatukee Psychology, Center for Progressive Therapies is here for you!
Progress equals Happiness!
Our Promise to You
We care about your overall well being and will provide you with the guidance, knowledge, and tools needed to be healthy-physically, financially & emotionally. Let us help you achieve optimal wellness!
Progressive therapies include any combination of traditional, non-traditional, Eastern, Western or other style of therapy that is instrumental in helping you live your best life!
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. C.J. Jung"
Therapy Services
Center for Progressive Therapies, in coordination with Ahwatukee Psychology LLC offers services for individuals, couples, groups and families- serving children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We are a teaching group practice with a variety of clinicians including practicum students, interns, licensed associate and professional counselors who will coordinate services and treatment to meet your needs.
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Meet our Counselors
Mysti Rainwater
MA, LPC, Founder of Center for Progressive Therapies
"Sometimes you just need someone to talk to... someone who isn't your spouse, your child, your parent... who isn't a friend or family member, neighbor or co-worker... someone who can give you support by listening without judgement or challenge you, as appropriate, if necessary... someone who can give you feedback that isn't biased by their relationship with you... this is the beauty of the counseling relationship."
Crystal Sheard
MS, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor
"Vulnerability is hard; it can be uncomfortable. I work to create a safe space for my clients to express their feelings, share their experiences, and practice vulnerability. By working collaboratively in this space, we can explore their negative beliefs about themselves and create powerful change. My compassion and authenticity are the key to creating that space. You are the key to creating that change."
Cheri Palazza
MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
"Life can be stressful and I believe we are designed to cope with things together not alone. Counseling can help navigate some of the many transitions we face on our journey. I love what I do and believe that together we can develop a strategy and treatment plan that is strength based to achieve your future goals!"
Alyson French
MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
"My passion is helping others to find and embrace the best version of themselves. I want to help you discover your strengths, enhance them, change negative thought patterns, learn ways to manage your emotions, build healthier relationships, and help you find ways to be satisfied with your own wellbeing.
You must know, there is a freedom in discovering YOU and being comfortable in your daily life or doing what makes you feel good!"
Ben Pedraza
MS, Licensed Associate Counselor
"Feeling like your life is missing something, like you're going in circles, or frustrated because you don't know what to do next? Do you often criticize yourself, or expect yourself to "just get over it?" Do you sometimes feel like you want to scream? Let me tell you, I too, have lived through uncertain, challenging times and second-guessed myself, so let's talk?
I offer sessions in English and Spanish, specializing in helping people with diverse backgrounds re-energize their lives"
Samara Ethier-Whitmore
MA, Behavioral Health Technician
"Sometimes words fail and we need a way to express ourselves and the issues present. Art is an avenue to the self and creative expression is a means to cultivate self-awareness and provides space to represent issues being brought up in therapy. To be willing to be uncomfortable and explore a form of expression that we may not have done since childhood, takes bravery and openness. This may be a new way to look at life and understand how we are dealing with it. Unfolding with gentleness we seek the truth of our own being and how we want to face life in the here and now."
Sean Rainwater
Chief Financial Officer, Facilities & Licensing
"I help make the client journey pleasant from initial contact to scheduling, including Simple Practice portal setup and billing. I ensure the facilities are welcoming, clean and comfortable for our clients and their families."
The Ahwatukee Office
Suite 101 on the left
Suit 106 in the middle
11011 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
The Chandler Office
1600 W Chandler Blvd.
Suit 220, Floor One
Chandler, AZ
85224