Maria A. McKivergan LPC, LPCC, NCC

  Tawnya is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with adolescents, couples, and adult populations. She received a Masters in Counseling from the University of North Dakota. Tawnya has experience providing therapy services for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-compassion, stress management, and trauma. 

 Tawnya works from a person centered perspective while using other empirically validated modules to guide therapy. Tawnya has clinical experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings. She has experience providing educational classes for the community.  

Lisett is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has provided over 15 years of service to the Yuma community, in various capacities, within the social services field. She gained years of experience within the justice and judicial field prior to transitioning to adult education as an assistive technology instructor for the blind and visually impaired.

Lisett receive her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She also has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology from Arizona State University.

Lisett has clinical experience facilitating outpatient therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. She has experience in providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Lisett also has experience working with individuals experiencing difficulties with thought, emotional, and behavioral processes; including depression, anxiety, adjustment, stress, anger, trauma and relational challenges. She also has experience as a co-facilitator to peer-support group for homeless and at-risk Veterans.

 Aleksia is a Yuma native and graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University. Aleksia is an associate-level clinician and is in the process of obtaining her clinical licensure with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Aleksia has experience working in a private therapeutic setting and has worked with adolescent and adult populations. Aleksia has worked with clients to address challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, parental/relational conflict, self-exploration, and life transitions. Aleksia strives to provide a stress-free and welcoming environment for the clients. She desires to work with clients to discover their inner strength and potentials to overcome their barriers 

  Reyna is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from the University of Phoenix. She has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. Reyna has experience in group work, supervision, chemical dependency, residential settings, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, in addition to extensive outpatient treatment experience. She has experience with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems.

Reyna incorporates an eclectic therapeutic approach that is person-centered, solution-focused, and strengths-based; this includes psychodynamic, conflict resolution, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Her genuineness, empathy, and warmth help to create a safe, nonjudgmental space, where clients feel accepted, respected, and can process and heal.  She has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, relationship concerns, and other life experiences. 

  Angelica is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She has experience in trauma-focused interventions for children, adolescents, and adults while employing trauma-informed care. 

Angelica is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused CBT. She has further experience working with adults with autism, LGBTQ+, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, stress/trauma, relationship distress, grief and loss, as well as ADHD. She leverages an eclectic therapeutic approach designed to suit each client’s needs. Angelica is devoted to having a safe and comfortable environment where clients feel valued and accepted.

 Anthony is an intern currently working on his second master's degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in childhood and adolescents from Grand Canyon University. He has a master's in Psychology from Grand Canyon University. He has experience working with children adolescents, and young adults for over 10 years. He plans to take this experience into the counseling field and work with children and adolescents, as well as provide sessions with a variety of other populations. He has been presently working with couples and conducting DUI screenings, treatment and education groups here at Desert Counseling.