Bobbe McGinley, MA, MBA, LISAC, NCGC II, CADAC

Bobbe has been working in the field of Chemical Dependency since 1988, and she has worked with Problem and Compulsive gamblers since being Certified by the Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. in 1996 and Nationally Certified in 1999. Beginning her career at the Hazelden Foundation, Bobbe moved to Phoenix as Senior Counselor at Progress Valley, IV, and then went on to became the Addictions Program Director at Charter Hospital, and Program Manager for Trimeridian, Inc. Bobbe works in private practice, where she is now Clinical Director, Counselor and Consultant at her agency: ACT - Counseling & Education.

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Sue Figueroa, MSAC, LASAC

Sue’s education includes an Associate Degree in Chemical Dependency at Rio Salado College, Bachelor and Masters Degree in Addiction Counseling. At Grand Canyon University. Sue fulfilled two of her internships at ACT under the supervision of Bobbe McGinley and the Masters’ internship at Terros Inc were she eventually, after completing her education, worked as a clinician leading Relapse Prevention Groups for individuals experiencing dependence and/or substance abuse addictions.  For many years, Sue provided volunteer translation at ACT for Spanish-speaking clients. Her active participation and recovery in a 12-Step Fellowship gives Sue the understanding of how a program of recovery works in combination with professional counseling services. Sue is currently licensed by the Arizona Behavioral Board of Health to practice as a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families experiencing the negative effects of alcohol and other drugs. She has completed the required training to provide gambling counseling services at ACT.  Sue speaks fluently Spanish and English.

Jeffrey Schwartz, MSAC, LASAC

Jeff holds a Master degree in Addiction Counseling, and he is a licensed associate substance abuse counselor. Jeff has extensive experience working with chemically dependent and gambling addicted clients and their loved ones, providing treatment, education, and indicated resources, in both the individual and group setting. Jeff is passionate about sharing his insight and wisdom with addicts and their affected loved loves. Jeff also has eighteen months of prior experience working with DUI clients, and he has developed a program that meets all court and MVD requirements for the State of Arizona. Jeffrey's journey has bestowed him with a profound understanding of addiction, and he is an experienced and informed referral source to 12-Step and other peer-support recovery.

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Donn Yeager, MS, LASAC

​Donn Yeager is a Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) with extensive experience in the addiction treatment field.  His experience includes being a Primary Therapist at Calvary Addiction Recovery Center followed by serving as Clinical Director for Recovery in the Pines in Prescott, AZ. Prior to joining the recovery field, Donn dedicated 20 years of service to our country by serving 10 years in the US Navy and 10 years in the US Marine Corps. as a Combat Medic/Hospital Corpsman and retired in 2001.  During his tenure in the Military, he obtained his Airline Transport Pilot License and flew for the commercial Airlines while on active duty and for several years after. Donn has a passion for serving others and finds satisfaction in helping individuals struggling with addiction become productive citizens and witnessing that grow into family healing. We are happy to have Donn on our team here at ACT Counseling & Education.  Donn’s motto is, “We are a product of what we think.”  So let’s change the way we think, change our behavior and learn to love ourselves again. 

Shawna Dean, Program Director

Shawna received her Associates degree in Chemical Dependency at Rio Salado College and her Bachelor's degree in Counseling with an emphasis in addiction from Grand Canyon University. Shawna is currently enrolled in the Master's program at Grand Canyon University for Addiction Counseling. Shawna interned at ACT Counseling & Education while completing her undergraduate Bachelor's degree, and she plans to do so again for her Master's internship. Shawna has been receiving supervision under Bobbe McGinley for the last 2 years.

Sylvia Banks, MS, LAC

Sylvia is a licensed counselor providing Individual, Couples, Families, and Group Counseling for Mental Health, Substance/ Gambling and other addictions. Each person is unique with different needs in therapy, and Sylvia finds that the most important aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. Sylvia uses an Integrative therapeutic approach that compliments the individual’s goals to promote positive change, helping each person reach their full potential. Sylvia's primary experience is working with community mental health providing services in the inpatient and outpatient settings, including alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Matthew Wohl, BS, BHT

Matthew received his Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Studies at Minot State University in North Dakota, where he was on the Dean’s list twice, while also being a three-time President’s Honor Roll recipient. While working on his Bachelor’s degree, Matthew completed an internship at The Heartview Foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he gained invaluable experience working with highly qualified clinicians in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Matthew is currently in the process of earning his Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of South Dakota. Matthew worked as a client services manager in addiction recovery, and also as a case manager and group facilitator for a year prior to working at ACT Counseling and Education, with Bobbe McGinley. 

 Jess Jacupke, BA, BHT

Jess received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Hastings College in Nebraska.  She is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at University of Phoenix.  She is a member of the Psi Omega Pi chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society. Jess gained valuable experience working with veterans at the Southeast Phoenix VA Clinic, where she was a Behavioral Health Tech
for over one year. Jess has extensive experience in twelve step program recovery, and she is dedicated to helping clients reach their therapeutic goals. 

Carol Farmer, MA, LAC, LASAC

Carol earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fort Hays State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Carol is currently working toward earning a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health from Grand Canyon University. Carol is licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health as a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor. Carol’s area of research focuses on Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth in Trauma Therapists. Carol’s therapeutic experience is in supporting substance abuse and eating disorder populations with co-occurring mental health diagnoses. She has worked in a variety of treatment settings and specializes in building hope in recovery through the use of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma processing in individual and group settings. Carol is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy by the EMDR institute and as a Clinical Trauma Specialist-Individual by the Arizona Trauma Institute. She is passionate about empowering trauma survivors to create a sense of personal safety while desensitizing the impact of their past traumatic experiences.

LINDA POLLACK,  BA, MC, LPC, LISAC

Linda Pollack is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. She has a BA from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and a MC from University of Phoenix. Her background includes teaching on a secondary level and providing individual and group therapy to adults and adolescents in the areas of Life Management Skills, Addictions,  Anger Management,   Career Path Development, Domestic Violence, and Relapse Prevention.  Linda has developed and implemented a Relapse Prevention Program for court ordered DUI and substance abuse offenders, She believes in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance with clients and working with them to focus on building their strengths for success in their recovery journey,

Dr Karp, MD

Dr Karp is a certified addiction psychiatrist, practicing in the field of addiction medicine since that time. He was the chief medical officer for Rosewood Treatment Centers for 10 years, and he has vast experience in both addiction treatment and eating disorder treatment.  Prior to coming to Arizona to lead Rosewood he was medical director for the Office of Mental Health and Substance abuse Services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in that role over saw the clinical aspects of the Pennsylvania state hospital system and community mental health system.

Dr. Karp graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, spent some time as a primary care physician before completing his psychiatric residency at Norristown State Hospital in Norristown Pa.  He worked with the seriously mentally ill in a variety of settings during his time in Pennsylvania including inpatient, intensive outpatient and jail settings.

Dr Karp believes that it is of prime importance to develop an accurate diagnosis of both psychiatric and addiction problems  in order to be most effective in a person's recovery and is very conservative with medications until it becomes clear what benefits the medication can be expected to offer the individual in treatment

Audrey Corsberg Elliott FNP, MSN

Audrey has been a family nurse practitioner for 14 years.  She graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University in 2005.  Prior to working for ACT - Counseling & Education, Audrey worked in family practice, urgent care, and in women's health.  Audrey has a passion for the nursing profession, & she has been a nurse for 24 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1995 from Northern Arizona University.  Audrey has traveled throughout the world and is an avid outdoorsman (woman) enjoying running and hiking.  She is married and has a 9 year son and 7 year old daughter.  

Debbie Richardson, MA, RD, CEDRD

Debbie is the owner of Optimal Nutrition, LLC which provides nutrition support for behavioral and lifestyle modifications for both pediatric and adult populations, and numerous conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, weight management, childhood obesity, and heart disease. She attained her Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian credential in 2014. She was the Lead Dietitian for Rosewood’s Intensive Outpatient Program in Tempe, AZ for 4 years. Debbie continues to provide consulting as needed for eating disorder facilities and substance abuse programs focusing on the presence of eating disorders is the addiction population. Her experience also includes designing and facilitating nutrition education programs, nutrition assessment, nutrition consults for the geriatric population and experience in the pharmaceutical research industry assessing the effects of medications on weight loss and diabetes. Debbie is an adjunct instructor for community college nutrition classes and has presented at numerous conferences/ organizations on a variety of nutrition topics. ​

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Maria Harmon, MA, LPC, LISAC​

Maria earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University. Maria is licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. She is trained in E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) which is an evidence based therapeutic modality which helps individuals to process adult and childhood traumas. Maria offers directive, insight-oriented therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups recovering from painful life history and current difficulties, such as trauma and abuse; depression and anxiety; intimacy and connection; addictive behaviors and effects caused by others’ addictive behaviors; shame and guilt; grief and loss; and individuals who feel ‘stuck’ in old ways of thinking and behaving.  She especially enjoys providing specialized therapy toward healing and restructuring to post-substance-abuse-treatment couples and families. In offering a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment, Maria receives satisfaction in her work through witnessing her patients’ growth and personal empowerment. Maria was raised in Japan for most of her childhood and speaks fluent Japanese.