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 of Admissions & Business Development
Jeff serves as the Executive Director of Admissions & Business Development developing and managing the admissions process to ensure clients and families are guided through the intake process with dignity and support. He also manages the business development...
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...
Jenna Gardner, LCSW
Primary Therapist and Clinical Manager
Originally from Delaware, Jenna now thrives in Arizona, bringing over a decade of hands-on social work experience and a passion for transforming lives. As a clinical manager, therapist, and ASU MSW intern practicum supervisor, she guides both clients and future...
Natalie Sokol, LPC
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...
Jason Bleich, BHT
Clinical Coordinator
Jason is a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with years of experience helping clients overcome mental health and substance use disorders. Since starting his career in 2019, Jason has been passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey,...
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...
Eric Burns, BA, MSW Intern
Business Development Representative
Eric Burns is a Business Development Representative at Rising Phoenix Wellness Services, as well as a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Arizona State University. Originally from the East Coast, he relocated to Arizona three years ago and is now pursuing his...
Courtney LeBoeuf, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Courtney LeBoeuf, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of prior experience as a psychiatric registered nurse. She brings a deep understanding of the full spectrum of mental health diagnoses, from mood and...
Michelle McLeod
Administrative Assistant and Equine Specialist
Michelle McLeod comes from a long line of horsewomen and is the third generation in her family to dedicate her life to Arabian horses. Beginning with her grandmother, her family shares more than a century of experience in breeding, training, and showing these...