About Perry
PERRY EMERICK, MS, LPC, ORDAINED MINISTER
Perry has spent his entire professional life serving and caring for people. After completing his undergraduate degree in youth ministry and being ordained in 1996, he served in full time vocational ministry in various roles for over 28 years across all age groups. As a result of his counseling people in a pastoral role, Perry felt called to increase his skill and ability in this area by completing his Master’s degree in Professional Christian Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Perry is a biblically-based, trauma-informed therapist and is EMDR trained, working towards certification.
Perry works with clients from late adolescent and up, both male and female. Of special interest for Perry is working with men and couples who have been stuck in their life through a variety of challenges including traumatic experiences and addictions to pornography. He has witnessed first-hand the destructive nature of these issues on the individual, couples, families, and society and has a passion to help men experience freedom, healing, and hope. As a former Pastor, he also has a heart for, and a unique understanding of the challenges of vocational ministry and has worked with a variety of church leaders and staff alike.
Perry is married with three children and loves spending time around anything with water, specifically scuba and boating, as well as hiking and the outdoors.
Perry works out of the Mesa Baseline office on Tuesday and Wednesday and the South Scottsdale office on Thursday and Friday.
Sarah Starr - MA, LAC
Sarah Starr is a Licensed Associate Counselor at Christian Counseling Services. She holds a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and previously graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Before joining the team, Sarah worked as a clinical intern in Denver providing in home therapy to children and families of underserved populations. She also worked as a clinical intern at a private practice in Denver serving a wide range of clients including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Sarah is currently being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Sarah has a strong passion for working with children and adolescents. She has worked with children in multiple capacities including volunteering at her local church’s children ministry, volunteering as a camp counselor at Royal Family Kids Camp serving children in the foster care system, working in a preschool setting serving children on the Autism spectrum, and has provided professional in-home child care for many years.
Sarah’s goal is to be a supportive, empathic, engaging, and calm presence in therapy. All adults deserve a place to be heard and accepted. Teens deserve a place of stability, independence, and exploration. And kids deserve a place of curiosity, creativity, and playfulness–a place where they can truly be kids!
Sarah was raised in a Christian family and her faith has always been an integral part of who she is. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” - Psalm 73:26
Sarah is currently working out of the Central Phoenix office and has availability for both in-person and virtual sessions. She can be contacted at 623-451-3773 or sstarr@christiancounselingservicesaz.com.
Sarah's rates are $125 per clinical hour.
Chris Panepinto - MA, LAC
Chris is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Chris earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work from Arizona State University in 1995. For six years, she had the privilege and pleasure of leading psychoeducational groups encouraging character integrity and goal-setting with thousands of young men and women across many high schools and youth groups within the state. She has been a homeschool educator to her two children for 11 years while serving on ministry teams and eventually as a Women’s ministry director at her church. She has been married for 24 years and has two children.
Chris is passionate about helping people and encouraging them to live their best life. She believes that one of the best ways to do this is to help people understand the root causes that negatively impact their identity and relationships. Because she believes in the goodness and faithfulness of God, she believes there is always hope, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Chris is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She is working under the direct supervision of Perry Emerick, Licensed Professional Counselor and approved Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Behavioral Health Examiners.
Chris will be seeing clients at our Mesa Greenfield office on Tuesdays, Wednesday's, Friday's and Saturday's. You may reach Chris at her email address: chrisP@christiancounselingservicesaz.com or contact her on her cell (call or text) at 480-710-0377.
Chris' rates are $135 per clinical hour.
Joshua Danaher - MS, LAC
After teaching communications at Grand Canyon University for 13 years, Josh followed God’s call to serve as a trauma-informed counselor. Josh is a Licensed Associate Counselor and a firm believer in holistic therapy because the trials we face in life deeply impact our mind, body, and relationships. He believes that growth, resilience, and well-being are cultivated by leveraging God-given strengths in all of these areas!
Josh is a certified instructor and blue belt with Gracie University, training in the Master Cycle program at Gracie Jiujitsu Glendale while teaching Gracie Combatives for adults and Gracie Bullyproof classes for children ages 5- 12.
Josh is married to his wife Mindy, and they have been blessed with four very active boys. As a family, they love to hike, read books, do CrossFit, practice jiujitsu, eat good food, and travel together. Josh is grateful to be able to serve at his church teaching the children’s Sunday school and helping with the worship service.
Josh is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, is passionate about couples counseling, and is under the direct supervision of Perry Emerick, M.A, LPC, who is an approved Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Josh works out of the Central Phoenix office on Mondays and Tuesdays and the Metrocenter office on Wednesdays and Thursdays (availability for both in-person and virtual sessions). He can be contacted at 623-330-0931 or josh@christiancounselingservicesaz.com.
Josh's rates are $135 per clinical hour.
William Lehman - Masters Level Intern
William is a master’s level intern completing his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. He graduated in 2022 from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. William sought out Christian Counseling Services because he believes the positive impact faith can have on a client’s healing journey.
William’s goal is to help every client with one’s specific needs towards a successful therapeutic journey and treatment. He is open to working with all demographics and client populations.
As a follower of Christ since a young boy, William desires to help everyone from a holistic approach, which considers the mind, body, and soul. William currently serves in the church as a drummer on the worship and praise team. He has been drumming since he was three years old, and has experience performing in jazz bands, marching bands, and indoor drumline at the independent level. William also enjoys hobbies like soccer, baseball, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
William is in the process of completing his training in EMDR therapy and is under the direct supervision of Perry Emerick, M.A, LPC, who is an approved Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
William currently works out of the Gilbert office on Sundays, and the Mesa office on Mondays (availability of both in-person and virtual sessions). Other dates may be available upon request. He can be contacted at 4807513458 or William@christiancounselingservicesaz.com.
William's rates are $80 per clinical hour.
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