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Meet Our Staff

Ryan Hausenfluck, LMFT – Clinical Supervisor

Currently accepting clients. (Nights and weekends) Hello! My name is Ryan Hausenfluck and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I live in San Tan Valley with my beautiful wife and we enjoy spending time with our families and watching funny shows or the latest Marvel project.

Melissa Araujo, LAMFT

Hi, my name is Melissa Araujo and I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family therapist. I have been working in the field of human services for 12 years and specialize in working with adolescents, couples and families. I live in Mesa, AZ with my husband and two beautiful children.

Mary Walczak, LAC

Hello, my name is Mary and I’m a licensed associate counselor (LAC). I am a mother to two sweet fur-babies; Madden, a Yorkipoo (who has overcome his own trauma and has three legs), and Makana, a loveable female mutt. My practice is trauma-focused and holistic, with an emphasis on our mind/body/spirit.

Derek Allen, LPC – Founder & Clinical Director

Hi, my name is Derek Allen and I am a licensed professional counselor. I have been providing therapy for over 10 years. I live in Gilbert with my wife and four amazing and busy boys. My responsibility is to provide individuals with quality treatment they deserve.

Monica Fooe, LMSW

Hi my name is Monica and I have a LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) degree from Arizona State University. I have over 20 years of experience in the social work field. I enjoy spending time with my family and running with my dog! I have two grown children in college and one child at home. I enjoy reading, cooking, hiking and the beach. Over the years I have specialized in working with individuals, adolescents, adults and senior populations.

Colin Bennett, LAC

My name is Colin and I am a licensed associate counselor. I work with individuals who are experiencing challenges in life and looking for hope. That’s where I come in – a partner in assisting you to find courage and healing from life’s adversities that are making your path difficult.

Ashley Hebert, LPC

Hi, my name is Ashley Hebert. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I specialize in anger management and anxiety disorders. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals and families from a variety of ages and stages to improve life satisfaction and overall well-being. Together, I help them to find practical solutions for overcoming life’s problems.

Kathleen Tyrakoski, Intern

Kathleen is finishing up her Masters degree in counseling and is currently getting supervision from Derek Allen, LPC. In order to provide experience and training to Kathleen, we offer her services at a discounted rate of $60 per session.

About AARC

Adult & Adolescent Recovery Counseling (AARC) was founded by Derek Allen in 2015. After spending years working in community mental health and with large agencies, Derek realized there were limitations that prevented him from providing the quality service that individuals deserved. AARC was created with the goal of providing treatment designed specifically for the person, not a one-size-fits-all model. By focusing on the individual, without the distractions and politics of a large agency, treatment can be dedicated to quality, integrity, progress, and results. Our clients are able to take an active role in their treatment, feeling empowered in their progress. At AARC, we ensure that our clients are clear about the treatment focus and goals, and have a clear picture of what their treatment will look like.

We understand that there are hundreds of therapists to choose from and we appreciate you taking the time to research our services. We are confident that you will see the value in trusting us with your care. Give us a call today for a free consultation and never feel lost in the mess of mental health treatment again.

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