Our Team

Building Strong, Supportive Relationships

Apple Blossom Counseling is passionate about building strong, supportive relationships with its clients and believes that trust and compassion are the foundation for meaningful healing and growth.

Helping Navigate Life’s Changes

Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic approaches—including ACT, CBT, EMDR, and more—we create a safe, nurturing environment where individuals and families can overcome barriers, navigate life’s challenges, and realize their fullest potential.

With specialized expertise in trauma and a commitment to ongoing learning, we bring hope and practical guidance to those facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and complex life transitions. Our dedication to empowering clients inspires our team and the community we serve.

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Mesa Location

Cara Jones, MPA, MSW, LCSW

Cara Jones, MPA, MSW, LCSW – Clinical Director

Specialties
ACT, CBT, TFCBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, Gestalt, Brainspotting, Narrative, and Psychodrama
Roland Machlowski

Roland Machlowski, LPC

Specialties
CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy and specializes: Anxiety and Depression, Relationships, Trauma, grief and loss
Grysell Fabaro, LMSW

Grysell Fabaro, LMSW – Couples Therapist

Specialties
Grysell is trained in CBT and Gottman Approach and is expanding her skills in additional interventions to help individuals and couples.

Scottsdale Location

Jennifer Koppes, MPA, MSW, LMSW

Jennifer Koppes, MPA, MSW, LMSW – Trauma Therapist

Specialties
Jennifer is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, EMDR, and specializes: Mindfulness, Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Relationships
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Janet Carpentier LISAC, LAC, NCC

Specialties
With 20 years in the industry, Janet is trained in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
Brandon Brizel, LMSW for Apple Blossom Counseling

Brandon Brizel, LMSW

Specialties
Trauma