Meet The Team
Therapists

Licensed Professional Counselor
Marilee Tryon, LPC
States Covered: AZ
Marilee is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with over five years of experience supporting adults and couples navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship conflict. She brings a client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. Marilee creates a safe, validating space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful change.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Virginia Pierce, PhD, LPC
States Covered: AZ
With a Master’s degree in counseling and as a current doctoral candidate in Humanistic Psychology, Virginia is an independently licensed psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She draws from modalities including CBT, solution-focused, faith-based, and expressive arts therapy to create individualized, client-centered care.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Cindy Stephenson, LPC
States Covered: AZ
Cindy Stephenson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling & Guidance from Louisiana Tech University and over five years of clinical experience. She specializes in trauma-focused care using EMDR, CBT, and DBT to support adults experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Cindy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can reclaim their lives and move toward healing.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Anndrea Terry
States Covered AZ & MI
Anndrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and Michigan with over a decade of experience in crisis work, holistic healing, and empowerment. She blends evidence-based approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing with wellness-based modalities including mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork. Anndrea supports individuals through a client-centered, trauma-informed lens, offering compassionate care tailored to each person’s unique path to growth and transformation.

Founder and Clinical Psychologist
Bryan Gastelle
States Covered AZ
Dr. Bryan Gastelle is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Empower Psychotherapy, LLC, a fully remote group practice serving clients across multiple states. He brings a direct, collaborative approach to therapy, utilizing evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy to support individuals experiencing trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum challenges, and couples experiencing complex relationship dynamics. Bryan has extensive experience with ADHD.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Isaiah Tatum
States Covered: AZ
My name is Isaiah Tatum. I am a person-centered therapist. I also use CBT, Gestalt and Motivational Interviewing modalities to serve my clients. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and groups. I have helped many clients through their battles with anxiety, depression and trauma. I look forward to serving you if you need my services.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Cristy Gomez
States Covered: AZ
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I specialized in treating anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and trauma. As a therapist of Mexican descent, I value the richness of cultural identity and the importance of inclusive, affirming care.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Rachel Hayes
States Covered: AZ, TX, NV, WY
I offer compassionate and evidence-based telehealth therapy services. With extensive experience in eating disorders, addictions, PTSD, family trauma, and relationship struggles, I provide personalized online therapy sessions to support healing and growth. My approach includes EMDR, DBT, CBT, Brainspotting, and trauma-focused care through secure mental health telehealth platforms. Whether you’re seeking telehealth counseling, online medication management, or a trusted telehealth therapist near me, I am here to guide you toward recovery and stronger relationships.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Layla Kleinman
States Covered: AZ
I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona, providing adult therapy and telehealth therapy sessions. As a registered clinical supervisor with the Arizona Counseling Association (AZCA), I also supervise intern master-level students and LAC staff. My goal is to continue growing in the mental health field with a forward-thinking company that values teamwork, education, and client care.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ani Saraydarian-Roe
State covered: AZ
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with Empower Psychotherapy. Including seven years providing therapy, I earned my bachelor’s in psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and my master’s in social work from Arizona State University. I’ve worked with at-risk youth, DCS, and individuals in therapy settings. I specialize in CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and more. I provide online therapy sessions, telehealth therapy, and telehealth counseling, making mental health services accessible in Arizona and beyond.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Francesca Anthony
State covered: FL
I am Francesca Anthony, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Empower Psychotherapy, offering online therapy sessions for adults throughout Florida via secure mental health telehealth services. With over 20 years of experience, I provide telehealth therapy for individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver stress, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, and is delivered through accessible and convenient online therapy in Florida.
Medication Management

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nina Ling
AZ
Nina Ling is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Arizona State University. She provides telehealth services to adolescents and adults, specializing in mood disorders and behavioral concerns, using a minimalist and compassionate approach grounded in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Nina believes in guiding clients to access their own inner resources, offering attentive care and thoughtful medication management tailored to each individual’s needs.
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