Counselors | The Wellness Tree

The Wellness Tree Team

Administration

Denise Stewart

CEO, Founder

I have loved being part of the Arizona community for the past 30+ years. During this time I endured the frustrating struggle with inadequate and inconsistent behavioral care provided in our state. So, now after more than a decade of working in the mental health industry in multiple different faucets and having the support and respect of my family and colleagues, I have opened The Wellness Tree where we offer integrated care to each and every patient on a consistent basis. It is my personal goal to facilitate a positive and caring environment to our community for all your mental healthcare needs.

April Bratset

Practice/Billing

Manager

Office Manager

Jessica Silva

Alyssa Novick

Receptionist

Therapists

Samantha Manchik

LCSW / Clinical Director

Samantha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced in working with Adolescents, Families, Adults and Couples. She has worked in both medical and behavioral health settings treating Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress, Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders. She practices utilizing EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to enhance quality of life and the ability to be well. She implements integrated health modalities to focus on the balance of mind, body and spirit.

Samantha received her master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University in 2013 and has become a skilled practitioner working within the diverse communities of Arizona. Samantha offers a unique perspective and a strength-based approach to compliment the therapeutic practice.

Samantha will bring a supportive ear and open heart to your sessions while providing you with education, skills and empowerment in pursuing your goals. She is honored to meet you and hear your story.

Stephanie Bilandzija

LCSW

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples. She has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, and marriage/relationship concerns.

Stephanie is an evidence-based practitioner experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness. Stephanie is passionate about helping individuals learn and grow as well as helping couples build strong relationships.

Jennifer Menichello

LPC

Erin Cartright

LMSW

Erin is a Licensed Master Social Worker who received her bachelor and master's degrees from Florida State University. She has 20 years of experience working in numerous settings that have led to her experience in working with children, adults, couples and families. Additionally, this has afforded Erin the exposure needed to work with varying degrees of client needs.

Erin believes that growth and healing can happen when given a safe environment of compassion and support. She will guide and encourage movement towards goals and overcoming obstacles. As a therapist, Erin values honesty, respect and humor. Erin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing from a variety of methods to creatively meet each individual needs.

Erin is originally from California and Florida and has made Arizona her home since 2005. She has many hobbies that include watching sports, being creative, spending time with family, and growing professionally.

Conor Sullivan

LMSW

Conor is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has experience working with adolescents, families, adults and couples. He has worked in behavioral health, hospital, home health care, and government and non-profit agency settings. He has worked with various vulnerable populations, including clients with mental health issues, addiction/substance abuse disorders, individuals with dementia, as well children diagnosed with autism. He has worked with individuals to help treat anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse and mood disorders.

He practices utilizing EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. He believes in the therapeutic relationship and strives to create a non-judgmental holistic atmosphere. He believes the energy we consume directly affects how we feel about ourselves. He understands the importance of a healthy diet, balanced homeostasis, and a driven purposeful life.

Conor has a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland. He enjoys yoga and is an avid hiker. In his free time, you may see him hiking up Camelback, Piestewa Peak or heading to the Grand Canyon for a weekend getaway.

Samuel Jean-Baptiste

LMSW

Samuel Jean-Baptiste is a Licensed Master Social Worker from Adelphi University in Long Island, New York, who specializes in working with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. He has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and marital/relationship issues. Samuel is an evidence based practitioner experienced in Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, CBT. Samuel is a compassionate, caring therapist who is passionate about learning about his clients in anyway possible to build better therapeutic relationships with them.

Beverly Buck

LMSW

Beverly is a Licensed Master Social Worker who enjoys working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Beverly strives to meet her clients where they are at in their personal journey, foster an emotionally safe therapeutic environment and assist them in achieving the goals that they set for themselves. Beverly is dedicated to helping her clients make lasting change and learning how to live the lives they envision.

Beverly has over 20 years of diverse experience in the field and has provided intensive home-based family preservation services, substance abuse recovery support, and mental health crisis stabilization. Beverly also works for a local school district and has extensive experience in school related issues, building coping skills, increasing self-regulation, and positive behavior modification. Beverly incorporates the use of evidenced based approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strength-based Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.

Beverly earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Purdue University and her graduate degree in Social Work at Arizona State University. Beverly moved from Indiana to Arizona in 1995 to be closer to family. In her free time Beverly enjoys reading, kayaking, playing with her pets and spending quality time with her family.

Monique Hall

LMSW

I am a Licensed Master's Level Social worker. I am originally from Arizona and have lived here my entire life. I have worked in most areas of social work including child welfare, Veteran's Administration, private practice and secondary school level. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and Motivational interviewing to address areas of concern such as anxiety, depression, and many other disorders. In my free time, I thoroughly enjoy movies and reading books that have absolutely no academic purpose.

Amberle Carroll

LAC

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor who graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2023. I am originally from Texas, but I lived in Arizona for about 2 years before moving back to Texas where I still enjoy working with Arizona residents towards positive mental health via telehealth sessions. I have been working in the mental health field for 3 years primarily in outpatient therapeutic services dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I enjoy working with all ages and gender identities but primarily enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. The interventions that I primarily use are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to work with my clients on gaining a better insight into their mental diagnoses with a couple of movie and tv show references thrown in there to increase comfort, peace, and safety within the counseling sessions. On my off time, I enjoy spending time with my dog, Asher, and crocheting while I watch movies, TV shows, and sports as well as spend time with my family. I hope to bring a sense of friendliness and comfort to the sessions and enjoy working with clients on feeling that sense of peace in all environments and situations in their lives.

Adriane Miles

LAC

Adriane is a Licensed Associate Counselor who enjoys working with adolescents and adults, especially in matters of Trauma and PTSD. She is EMDR-trained and a Certified Trauma Professional. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University in 2002 and Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in 2011. Adriane meets clients where they are in their journey and utilizes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy to name a few. Born and raised in California, Adriane is drawn to the ocean when on vacation and in her free time she enjoys reading romance novels, watching her favorite show The Golden Girls and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Psychiatry

Tracy Schelle

MSN, PNHMP-BC,

In-Office/Tele-provider

Tracy Schelle received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2001. As a registered nurse, she worked in the hospital on a medical/surgical floor and then worked on inpatient psychiatric units at the Medical University of South Carolina, Banner Desert Medical Center, and Banner Good Samaritan. Tracy received her Master of Science in Nursing Degree from Arizona State University. She has worked in the outpatient setting as a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) since 2010. She sees adults ages 18 years and older. She has worked with patients to help treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD. Tracy believes in a collaborative approach where you have a voice in your treatment.

Monique Manderson

FNP, PMHNP-BC

Maria Davila

MSN, PMHNP-BC

In Office/Tele-provider

Maria is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Maria received her ADN from Mesa Community College in 2014 and worked as a registered nurse for the CUSD80 school district. She then returned to school for her BSN and her MSN through Walden University while working at Valleywise Hospital as a psychiatric floor nurse from 2016-2021. In 2021, Maria began working as a PMHNP-BC in an inpatient hospital acute care setting for adolescents. She also saw inpatient residential adolescent patients starting in 2023. Maria now specializes in children/adolescents in an outpatient setting and uses her experience to better understand and engage with patients in order to facilitate a comprehensive and realistic approach to treatment. By focusing on each individual patient's case and needs,
When Maria is not working, she is an avid adventurist and loves spending time exercising, listening to music, being outdoors, and mostly spending time with her family.