Sara Codner, M.S.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Clinical Director

The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall. - Nelson Mandela

Sara oversees the clinical operations across the organization. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work with an emphasis in mental health and developmental disabilities from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006. Sara has extensive experience working in the field of developmental disabilities and behavioral health and specializes in positive behavioral support, behavioral consultation, functional behavioral assessments, and dual diagnoses (developmental disabilities & behavioral health).

Jennifer McConnell, B.A.
Consultant

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Social Work from the University of Iowa. She has 10 years experience working in the behavioral health field with extensive knowledge working with at-risk youth and their families. Jennifer is trained in the Multisystemic Therapy model (MST) as well as experienced in intensive community-based and group home programs for troubled youth, families and individuals with disabilities.  She is currently trained in working with individuals diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and substance use.

Megan Woods, B.S.
Consultant

Life is rather like a tin of sardines - we're all of us looking for the key. – Alan Bennett

Megan earned two bachelors degrees while attending Northern Arizona University, in Psychology and Sociology, as well as obtained a certificate in gerontology. She has worked in the field of behavioral health since graduating from NAU in 2006, and has experience working with adults and children who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities. Megan is trained in Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and has additional experience working in crisis intervention and with populations at danger of harm to self or others. Megan specializes in working with people diagnosed with personality disorders, conduct disorders, and bi-polar disorder.

Karen E. Freeman, M.A.P.C., L.A.C.
Consultant

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken

Karen has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and Music/Vocal Performance from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. She earned her Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral (Professional) Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. Karen’s experience in the Mental Health field includes counseling individuals, couples, juveniles and groups. Karen has also specialized in working with grants focused on decreasing out-of-home placements and those involved in the Court Ordered Behavioral Rehabilitation Alternative Program (COBRA), probation and diversion programs. She has conducted trainings and groups on parenting, life-skills, relationships, ADD, Dysthymic Disorder and grief, loss and trauma issues. Her interests lie in a variety of areas including working with those diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder, Autism and in utilizing alternative methods of therapeutic approaches such as Animal Assisted, Music and Adventure-based Therapies.

Elizabeth Davis, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.
Consultant

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. - Zen Master Suzuki Roshi

Elizabeth earned her Master degree in Social Work from New York University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She has been working in the mental health field since completing her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University in 2000. Her love for the outdoors brought her to the southwest where she lived on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for six years. Elizabeth was the counselor at Grand Canyon School and the Employee Assistance Program Counselor for Xanterra. She enjoys working with individuals, families, and groups and has experience working in substance abuse, mental health, and with individuals who present with self-injurious behavior. She is grateful to be a part of the Flagstaff community and the Counseling and Consulting Services team.

Ariella Allaman, M.A.
Consultant

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill

Ariella began with Counseling and Consulting Services in Flagstaff as a practicum student in 2008. She returned in 2010 as a consultant in the Tucson office and then transferred to the Flagstaff office. She has a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University-Phoenix and earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Northern Arizona University. Ariella has a passion for working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system. She specializes in working with children and families involved with Child Protective Services and those diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Margaret Nicoll, B.A.
Support Specialist

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful that the risk it took to blossom. –Anais Nin

Margaret earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The George Washington University. She has 8 years of experience working with children in educational and behavioral health fields, and with individuals diagnosed with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Margaret has particular knowledge of skills training, independent living support and behavioral management techniques and specializes in working with foster children, and at-risk youth and their families. Margaret takes a holistic strength based approach blending clinical training with alternative expressive therapies of yoga, art and animal therapy.

Angela Keith, Ph.D., L.P.C.
Licensed Psychologist

Angela is a licensed psychologist working with the Homestead North treatment team. She completed her Masters in Community Counseling in 2001 and went on to attain her PhD in Counseling Psychology in 2005, both at Northern Arizona University. Angela has 10 years working in community mental health, primarily with children and families. She is trained to work with children, adolescents and adults presenting with a variety of issues including mood disorders, trauma, phase of life issues, ADHD, issues with adjudication, and family or sibling conflict. Angela also completes full psychological evaluations to determine diagnosis, psychological functioning and recommendations for treatment.

Rose Wall
Intern

I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it. - Audrey Hepburn

Rose Wall began her internship with Counseling and Consulting Services in August, 2011. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, with an Emphasis in Anthropology and a Focus in Education. Rose has worked in the mental health field since 2002 in a variety of capacities, including case management for individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI), substance abuse counseling, and supervising a SMI mental health case management team. She has 5 years of experience co-facilitating DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) groups and has had extensive training and experience using the transtheorectical model to address substance abuse issues. Rose has a passion for developing therapeutic relationships with hard to engage individuals and assisting them with reaching their next level of recovery.

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