About Us

Dr. Wooten is a compassionate therapist and Executive Clinical Director of Wooten & Associates, PLC, specializing in trauma-focused therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) since 2001. With extensive experience in substance abuse treatment and corrections, she is a respected advocate and speaker on mental health and mindful living. Through Phoenix Professional Practice Associates, she fosters a supportive environment for clients and practitioners, encouraging growth and the artful practice of psychology.

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Dr. Barnes-Palty is a Clinical Psychologist who creates a safe and caring space for people to explore their unique life experiences and grow toward joy and purpose. She specializes in supporting pregnant women, new mothers, infants, couples, and families through challenges such as perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, and early parenting adjustments. With a holistic approach addressing mental, emotional, physical, and cultural aspects, Dr. Barnes-Palty helps clients heal and strengthen bonds within themselves and their relationships.

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Dr. Lang specializes in attachment issues and trauma recovery, helping clients reconnect with their unique spirit through a blend of somatic psychology, creative arts, mindfulness, and traditional techniques. She works with both adults navigating complex emotional experiences and children ages 3–10, using movement, art, play, and family therapies to promote self-regulation and cooperation. With a compassionate focus on integrating physical and emotional awareness, Dr. Lang employs a somatic educational model to foster healing and alignment in a supportive and transformative space.

Judith Levin, a Constructionist Therapist and Nurse Practitioner with 32 years of experience, collaborates with clients to create a safe space for addressing challenges and fostering healing. With specialized training in Mindfulness (MBSR), EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Therapy, she focuses on restoring resilience and helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and aging. Judith is dedicated to empowering clients to discover new possibilities and achieve greater satisfaction and wellness in their lives.​​​​​​​

Mimi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1977, has dedicated her career to supporting diverse and vulnerable populations. Her work spans residential treatment for adolescents, bilingual domestic violence programs, AIDS crisis support, and recovery for women overcoming addiction. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, mindfulness, guided imagery, and DBT, Mimi helps individuals, couples, and families heal and find joy. A student of Thich Nhat Hanh for 15 years, she values mindfulness and balance, finding personal renewal through painting and embracing peace in the present moment.

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Toni discovered her passion for counseling through marriage ministry, inspiring her to pursue a Master’s in Counseling and expand her practice to include individual and couples therapy. She specializes in fostering self-awareness and growth across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, helping clients build healthy relationships and navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. A 21-year Air Force veteran, Toni is uniquely attuned to the needs of military veterans and employs modalities such as DBT, CBT, EFT, and Gottman Therapy to support individuals and couples on their healing journeys.

Yolette is a licensed associate counselor with over 10 years of experience, specializing in mental health for marginalized communities through mindfulness and tailored counseling approaches. Passionate about fostering connection, she now focuses on couples counseling, utilizing CBT, SFBT, and attachment-based strategies to deepen intimacy and commitment. When not advancing her counseling licensure, Yolette volunteers at Heart and Soil People’s Garden, teaching Black families to grow fresh food, and enjoys hiking and sharing healthy meals with her family.

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Alexis Faison specializes in Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients challenge maladaptive beliefs while exploring how culture shapes their experiences and therapeutic journey. Passionate about dismantling structural barriers to mental healthcare, she creates spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and validated. With a PhD in Counseling Psychology and experience in diverse settings, Alexis provides compassionate telehealth services, focusing on building strong therapeutic relationships.

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Holly Williamson is an independently licensed addictions counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of addiction and its attendant suffering through mindfulness-based practices and dialectics. A believer in connection being the antidote to addiction, Holly’s approach facilitates and encourages holistic connection in the mind-body-emotion-spirit-relational contexts. Holly is passionate about the healing power of mindfulness as an evidence-based therapeutic technique to support lasting recovery, emotional balance, spiritual connection, and personal growth.