HEALING HEARTS

Myra Hurtado is the Owner and Clinical Director of Healing Hearts Counseling in Gilbert, Arizona. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. Myra specializes in trauma, complex trauma, dissociation, grief, and nervous system-informed care.

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Myra approaches therapy with warmth, compassion, and clinical depth. She believes healing is not simply about managing symptoms, but about restoring connection, safety, wholeness, and the capacity to live more fully. Her work is rooted in the understanding that trauma impacts the whole person — mind, body, and soul — and that meaningful healing must honor each person’s unique story, culture, beliefs, and lived experience. When desired by the client, Myra is able to integrate a faith-based perspective into the counseling process.

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In addition to her work with clients, Myra is a speaker, trainer, consultant, and supervisor for other mental health professionals. She provides EMDR consultation, clinical supervision, and trauma-focused training for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of complex trauma, somatic therapy, EMDR, and nervous system-informed care.

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Myra is also the Founder of The Institute for Integrative Healing, where she offers trainings and courses for clinicians. The Institute is an approved NBCC continuing education provider, supporting therapists with professional education in trauma recovery, EMDR, somatic integration, and whole-person healing. Learn more at www.instituteforintegrativehealing.com.

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Myra’s heart for integrative care also led her to co-found The Integrative Healing Center of Arizona, a collaborative space for mind-body-spirit healing in Gilbert. The center brings together professionals in mental health, holistic wellness, nutrition, body-based care, and restorative services to support whole-person healing.

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When Myra is not working with clients, training clinicians, or dreaming up new ways to support integrative healing, you will likely find her with her family, cheering on one of her four children from the sidelines. Family, faith, healing, and community remain at the heart of who she is and the work she feels called to do.

“The best thing you have to offer is yourself” Quote by Lisa Olivera. These words are the best way to describe Tiffany’s approach to helping others by using therapy, connection, and body work such as yoga, and breathe to come back to our authentic selves. Tiffany specializes in working with people to overcome trauma and/or adverse experiences. When it comes to trauma many people lose their connection to their authentic self.  Tiffany believes the brain is always working to protect us and will build up defenses to help get us through to the next moment, this is what is sometimes referred to a survival mode. There comes a time when we no longer need those protections and Tiffany helps find ways for individual’s to build new pathways to re-connect to their authentic self and in the process build confidence and security to create the life they want.

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Tiffany’s journey to becoming a therapist was not a linear road. Tiffany has been in the Social Services field for over 20 years. Tiffany completed her Bachelors of Science through University of Phoenix and went on to complete her Masters of Science in Counseling through Southwest Oklahoma State University. Tiffany is also a Certified Yoga Teacher. Tiffany has a passion for creating services in areas of need and spent the last 10 years creating and providing services for people in rural Oklahoma. Tiffany is currently licensed in Oklahoma and Arizona and also provides Supervision for LPC candidates. 

 

Tiffany is EMDR trained through EMDRIA, is a Nationally Certified TF-CBT provider and has extensive experience in Suicide prevention.

Tiffany has worked through her own journey to healing and understands the value of having a therapist to provide a safe place to help guide one through the healing process. Through Tiffany’s own healing experience she strongly believes in the power of healing our mind, body and spirit and that it is vital to have safe people to share our in our journey to healing. In Tiffany’s off time she enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, dancing, and spending time with her Pugawa Snort.

Tiffany lives with her family and Snort in Mesa, AZ.

 

Services offered by Tiffany :

• EMDR

• Relational and Family Therapy

• Mindfulness, Attachment Theory

• Teens Therapy

• Adult Therapy

• Trauma Informed Yoga

 

Contact Tiffany at tiffany@healingheartsccaz.com

 Thomas has a heart for working with individuals, families, and couples to help unlock their strengths as they journey through difficult circumstances. He believes that clients are the experts of their own lives and sees his counseling role as a helper and sojourner. In addition to providing counseling services, Thomas serves as the Faith Services Administrator for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry. He also adds value to the East Valley in a variety of other ways including as a professional hospital and volunteer fire chaplain. He spends a significant amount of time supporting first responders and front-line medical teams. Although he uses a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques, his primary lens is a systems framework, through which he offers solution-focused, strengths-based interventions to help clients overcome obstacles. Outside of his professional and civic roles, Thomas enjoys fitness, endurance events, and spending time outdoors with his wife and three children.

 

Thomas holds a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in care and counseling from Emmanuel Christian Seminary, a Master of Science in clinical counseling from Milligan University, and a Bachelor of Arts in social work from California State University, Chico. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in organizational leadership at Grand Canyon University. He is a certified coach with Maxwell Leadership Team, ordained by the Independent Christian Church, licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and board-certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains.

 

Contact Tom at tom@healingheartscca.com

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Servies offered by Tom:

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Trauma Informed CBT

• Therapy for Adults

• Therapy for Couples

Sara loves the quote "Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us” by David Richo. Sara is passionate about creating a strong sense of self and connection between mind, body, and soul. She focuses on promoting strength, and resilience in her work with individuals who have experienced trauma. Through trauma-informed, client-centered approaches Sara creates a safe space for children, adolescents, young adults, and families, to develop healthy views of themselves and strengthen relationships with acceptance and empathy; helping clients to see the beauty within themselves and enhance their self-worth.
 

Sara implements mindfulness-based, creative (art/play), and client-centered therapeutic approaches. Sara is also EMDR trained and deeply enjoys helping individuals develop healthy responses to emotional stressors by supporting clients in identifying their strengths and internal/external resources that will help them navigate through traumatic experiences and life challenges.
 

Sara is a Licensed Associate Counselor with the Arizona Behavioral Board of Health Examiners. She earned her Masters in Clinical Counseling with Grand Canyon University and has obtained her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Arizona State University. Sara also has experience in working with children, families and adults in many environments including domestic violence shelters, schools (autism/special needs), and behavioral health.
 

Sara was born and raised in Arizona and greatly values spending time with her husband and dog Ham, hiking, kayaking, camping, and getting together with family/friends. Sara has experienced her own journey through trauma and recognizes the importance of creating a trusting therapeutic relationship for individuals to feel heard, accepted, and supported throughout their healing.
 

Services offered by Sara:

• EMDR

• Relational and Family Therapy

• Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory,

• Attachment Theory

• Child Therapy

• Teens Therapy,

• Adult Therapy

• Couples and Family Therapy
   

Contact Sara at sara@healingheartsccaz.com

Christie’s favorite quote is “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 
by Maya Angelou
 

Christie believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harding University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Christie is a Licensed Associate Counselor with the AZBBHE and vis working under the direct supervision of Myra Hurtado, LPC-S.

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Christie comes from a multicultural family and understands how culture can impact the family dynamic, so she uses this understanding to create a culturally inclusive environment for all clients. As a child of adoption herself, she understands the hardships and trauma that can come from adoption and is eager to help children and families work through any difficulties in order to experience the love and joy that can come through adoption.
 

Christie’s goal is to help each individual achieve their goals by listening, understanding, and creating a safe space where clients can openly express themselves, discuss goals, and be equipped with the tools needed to enhance their day-to-day life. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds and is particularly passionate about helping foster/adopted children, and as moms who are dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. If clients desire, Christie can integrate a faith-based perspective during her sessions.
 

Christie has been married for 12 years and has three kids. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going out on dates with her husband, playing board games, and enjoying Friday’s “Family Movie Night”.
 

Services offered by Christie:

• Relational and Family Therapy

• Attachment Theory

• Child Therapy

• Teens Therapy

• Adult Therapy

• Couples and Family Therapy

• EMDR

Contact Christie at christie@healingheartsccaz.com

Kaylie approaches the therapeutic process with great empathy and provides a judgement free space for clients in their healing journey. She is Licensed Associate Counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Psychology, with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology, and dual Masters degree from Walden University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology.

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Kaylie has experienced her own personal trauma, including medical trauma, which has led to her passion for helping others find a safe space to heal. Kaylie is trained in EMDR and has a trauma informed approach to therapy. As a veteran herself, Kaylie has the utmost respect for current and prior service members and also has an understanding unique to those experiences. She utilizes a person-centered approach and focuses on understanding the world through the client's viewpoint. This has led to her passionate belief that healing is most effective when done through a holistic lens, addressing the mind, body and soul. Kaylie works with children, teens, adults and families and will be working under the direct supervision of Healing Hearts Counseling’s Clinical Director Myra Hurtado, LPC-S.

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Kaylie has a heart for serving people. That path has led her through years of military service and Life Guarding/Water Safety Instruction across multiple states. This front-line work throughout the past decade has shown Kaylie a society lacking in mental health support and guidance. It has become her passion to be a counselor and help those looking for guidance on how to work through traumas and life stressors effectively.

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When Kaylie is not with clients, you can often find her with her family, exploring the states and raising her 3 rambunctious children.

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Services offered by Kaylie:

• Mindfulness

• Child Therapy

• Teens Therapy

• Adult Therapy

• EMDR

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Contact Kaylie at kaylie@healingheartsccaz.com

Sunny’s favorite quote is, “Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted” – Christine Caine. She believes healing often begins when we feel safe enough to be honest—with ourselves, our stories, and our hopes for the future.

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Sunny is passionate about walking alongside individuals as they process trauma, rebuild trust in themselves, and rediscover their voice. She works from a trauma-informed, eclectic lens, drawing from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sunny also integrates mindfulness practices to support clients in reducing anxiety, regulating emotions, and reconnecting with their inner strengths.

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She enjoys working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and women’s mental health concerns—including infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum adjustments. For clients who desire it, Sunny is happy to incorporate a faith-based perspective into the therapeutic process.

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Sunny earned her Master of Public Health and a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Trauma from Grand Canyon University. She is a Licensed Associate Counselor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Sunny is trained in EMDR, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and holds designations as a Certified First Responder Associate Counselor (CFRA), Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), and Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP).

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In the therapy room, Sunny’s focus is on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes. She believes therapy is not about fixing what’s broken—but about uncovering the parts of us that have always been whole.

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Originally from Montana, Sunny has lived in the Valley since 2012. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two quirky cats, reading, and watching baseball.

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Services offered by Sunny: 

• EMDR

• Teen Therapy

• Adult Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Internal Family Systems

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Contact Sunny at sunny@healingheartsccaz.com

Julia Bishop, LAC

Julia connects to Sigmund Freud's quote, “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” Julia believes there is power in vulnerability and strives to provide a comfortable and safe space that allows clients to form a partnership with their therapist. This includes the freedom to encourage open expression and individuality, free of judgment, and full of empathy. She is a Licensed Assoicate Counselor who completed her clinical mental health counseling coursework at Grand Canyon University.

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Julia has experienced her own trauma throughout her life that has motivated her to help others navigate their healing journeys. Julia recognizes that trauma may be generational. She acknowledges that the healing process is not linear and that a solid support system formed with trust and integrity can assist clients through the winding paths of their road to meet their therapeutic goals.​

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Julia works with children, teens, adults, couples and families, focusing on PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other life challenges. She utilizes a trauma-informed approach including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Mindfulness techniques and also focuses on Attachment Theory. She is inspired to help clients connect confidently and calmly to their mind and body. Julia is passionate about a multifaceted approach to healing that may incorporate mindfulness, faith, and self-care techniques. Julia is under the supervision of Myra Hurtado, LPC-S at Healing Hearts Counseling.

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Julia is practically an Arizona native, having moved here from Redondo Beach when she was two. Julia enjoys spending time with her family and dogs and is passionate about paddleboarding, sports, being a soccer mom, live music, camping, traveling, fishing, reading, and volunteering locally.

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Contact Julia at julia@healingheartsccaz.com

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Services offered by Julia:

• EMDR

• Grief and Loss Therapy

• Relational and Family Work

• Mindfulness

• Attachment Theory

• Therapy for Children

• Therapy for Teens

• Therapy for Adults

• Therapy for Couples

Kristen believes that healing begins when we feel safe enough to be honest about our story and supported enough to move through it with compassion. She connects deeply with Brené Brown’s words: “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”

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Driven by her own journey through trauma and recovery, she is deeply passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate their unique paths to healing. Kristen is a Master's level intern who completed her clinical mental health counseling coursework at Grand Canyon University.

Recognizing that true wellness requires tending to the whole person, she embraces a holistic care framework that integrates the mind, body, and spirit. Kristen cultivates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to embrace their narratives at their own pace, recognizing that healing requires profound courage and self-compassion.

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A former educator, she brings a wealth of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families. Her clinical focus includes PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and situational crises. She practices under the direct supervision of Myra Hurtado, LPC-S, Clinical Director at Healing Hearts Counseling.

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Originally from upstate New York, Kristen traded the East Coast for the desert 15 years ago and is proud to call the Grand Canyon State her home. She is an avid nature lover who enjoys exploring the diverse landscapes of the Southwest. When she isn't out in the wilderness, you can find her unwinding with a good movie or making memories with her family and friends.

Savannah is a counseling intern who is passionate about helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported throughout their healing journey. Her approach is rooted in warmth, empathy, and client-centered care. She strives to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly explore their experiences, challenges, strengths, and goals.

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Savannah has a heart for working with individuals and families impacted by trauma, addiction, and generational patterns of pain. She understands that addiction can affect not only the individual, but the entire family system, shaping relationships, attachment, identity, trust, and emotional well-being. Because of this, she is passionate about helping clients make sense of their story, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward healing with greater self-awareness and hope.

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Savannah also has experience working with children and adolescents. Her background in education has strengthened her ability to connect with young people and families while creating an environment of trust, encouragement, and support. She values meeting each client where they are and walking alongside them with patience, authenticity, and care.

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Savannah is committed to empowering clients as they build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and take meaningful steps toward personal growth and healing.

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Outside of counseling, Savannah enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, working out, traveling, trying new coffee shops, and spending quality time with her family, including playing board games and video games.

Laura believes in creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted exactly where they are. She approaches counseling with warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and compassion, helping clients better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and work toward meaningful change.

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Laura enjoys working with adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. She has a particular heart for first responders, veterans, and their families and understands how cumulative stress, trauma, and major transitions can affect relationships, identity, and well-being.

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Before becoming a counselor, Laura served as a police officer for over ten years. Her experience as a first responder and transition into counseling shaped her appreciation for resilience, vulnerability, and significant life changes, particularly for those accustomed to being the person others rely upon.

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Laura earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Somatic Counseling from Prescott College. Her integrative counseling approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, drawing on mindfulness, CBT, DBT, parts-informed work, self-compassion, and somatic approaches tailored to each client's needs and goals. Laura welcomes clients of diverse identities, backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. She embraces faith or spirituality in therapy when the client desires it, while also creating space to explore complicated religious or spiritual experiences.

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In her work with couples, Laura draws from Gottman-informed principles, recognizing that each partner brings their own history, experiences, needs, and patterns into the relationship. She supports couples in strengthening connection, navigating challenges, and building relationships that feel meaningful and authentic to them.

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Laura is a certified yoga teacher who enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, traveling, and being with family and friends.

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Contact Laura at laura@healingheartsccaz.com

Jenna Jacobs is the Client Care Coordinator at Healing Hearts Counseling and serves as the first point of contact for individuals reaching out for support. She helps clients navigate scheduling, communication, and the intake process with care and attention to detail.

 

She is a current professional counseling college student who loves being a comfortable, welcoming, and caring person for all, and strives to make every person who connects with Healing Hearts Counseling feel valued and supported. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading.