About

 We Boldly Go With You

To Discover Your Best Life.

Hi! I'm Dr. Neil Stafford,

My mission is to help my clients discover their best life. Using my background with 18+ years in Clinical and School Psychology, my therapy sessions are engaging and comfortable where clients feel accepted and supported.

I am currently accepting new clients ages 8 through adulthood and cater our sessions to the client's unique needs. 

I am proud to offer an array of services for adults and children including psychological evaluations for ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, and personality assessments.

Individual therapy helps clients overcome life's challenges. I use approaches such as Person Centered, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.

People need support through childhood and adolescence. Therapy for children and teens helps them to learn about themselves, create coping skills, and navigate life.

I'm a certified Geek Therapist, Therapeutic Game Master, Culturally Competent in Geek Therapy and a Problematic Gaming Specialist.

Geek Therapy helps clients of all ages overcome obstacles, develop critical thinking, learn emotional regulation, and much more. Clients love Geek Therapy because they are having fun while developing skills they can take with them outside of the session.

Board certified in School Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Hi! I'm Dr. Selena Contreras,

My friends and family lovingly call me a “professional student,” not only because of the decades I spent as a student but because I have always held a position working with the student population. My roots as a student have indeed shaped the course of my professional journey to be a helper to school-aged children and adolescents.

Whether as an after-school program leader, A.V.I.D. tutor, adjunct faculty for a university, in-home behavior consultant, or school psychologist, I have sought to use my training in psychology, child development, learning, and mental health to help children and their families experience positive change and improved life outcomes.

As a school psychologist, I have conducted psycho-educational evaluations and provided mental health counseling with children & adolescents for 10+ years in California and Arizona.

With trauma and adverse childhood experiences being common aspects of my clients’ backgrounds, I am conscientious about creating a meeting space where my clients can feel safe to share what is on their minds and be themselves. 

As a licensed psychologist at Desert Rain Health & Wellbeing, I am accepting new clients aged 8 through 19 years. Along with working with child and adolescent clients, I also offer consultation services to parents as they seek help for their loved ones.

Hi! I'm Maddison Stokes,

I am currently a Post-Doctoral Resident, supervised by Dr. Stafford. 

My passion is creating a space where my clients are able to show up as their authentic selves.

I value the therapeutic relationship and tailoring my approach to meet each client's unique needs. Sessions could include playing games, engaging in shared activities, and exploration of emotions through reciprocal discussion.

For younger clients, I prefer to work collaboratively with parents to ensure that their child is getting their needs met and making progress on their goals outside of the therapy room. 

I am currently accepting new clients of all ages and have immediate availability in my schedule. I look forward to connecting with you!