Dr. Debbie Ritterbush, PhD, LPC, NCC and EMDR Certified Owner/Director

Dr. Debbie Ritterbush, PhD is Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and the owner and Clinical Director of Start Moving-on Counseling Trauma Center, and TelePractice in Prescott, AZ.  Debbie holds a PhD in Psychology, and a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling, with an Advanced Graduate Degree in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a National Certified Counselor, NCC. She is Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Debbie  uses an EMDR, Behavioral/Cognitive Behavioral, and an Attachment Theory approach in treatment.

Debbie is a member of the Granite Mountain Psychological Society, the  International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, (ICEEFT), Arizona Community Emotionally Focused Therapy (AZEFT), EMDR International (EMDRIA), and the Arizona EMDR Trauma Recovery Network.

Debbie specializes in the treatment of adults. Debbie is known for treating Arizona First Responders and their families, veterans, and women/men who have experienced trauma or distress. She has 20-plus years experience coaching and counseling clients in several settings such as; community mental health, out-patient, in-patient hospital setting, group  counseling, university/college campus, and private practice. Debbie is approved by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE), to provide Clinical Supervision.    

Charissa Pritchard, LISAC is an Independently Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and  a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist  She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from George Fox University, and her Master’s degree in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She has worked with first responders and their families, juveniles, adults, and families since 2003. She has experience working with clients dealing with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and anger.

Charissa seeks to meet the client where they are at and provide a safe environment in which the client can build trust and find hope. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief-Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other substance abuse modalities.

Charissa believes that each person holds their own unique story and they can uncover strength and find courage to heal and lead a life of freedom.  She understands the complexities and stressors first responders and their families face on a daily basis. 

Terri Stowell, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)Trained. She received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University, and her Master's degree in Social Work from Walden University. She is licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, is a member of the National Association of Social Work, and a member of the Granite Mountain Psychological Society.  

Terri has over 25-years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults, couples, first responders and their families, and the elderly, focusing on discovering their own identity, coping with challenging and complex family issues, addressing mental health concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal tendencies, psychosis, and varied other mental health concerns. Terri has over ten-years of experience working with adults and children who have experienced loss, life transitions, grief, and bereavement. Terri practices Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Grief and Family-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Brief-Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Terri believes in empowering her clients to build self-esteem, learn new and healthy coping techniques, and improve social, personal, and community functioning. Terri respects the inherent dignity and worth of each person and is mindful of individual differences including cultural and ethnic diversity.      

Ben Walker, LMSW, holds a Master's of Social Work Degree from Walden University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling from Aspen University. Ben is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained. He has worked in the behavioral health field since 1999. Ben has experience working in several mental health settings, including  the treatment of first responders and their families, alcohol and substance abuse inpatient rehabilitation facilities (residential and partial hospitalization), long-term settings for adults with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health disorders, and mobile crisis services. Ben has experience working with people from many different populations and cultural backgrounds and have experienced a wide variety of adversities and successes.     

Ben practices Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CB), including Mindfulness-Based CBT), Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), and uses concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He has experience working with first responders and their families,  other people who have experienced trauma, adults, veterans, homeless populations, prison populations, people who live with various disabilities, older adults, and people who suffer from substance abuse alongside their families.   
 

Ben desires to help individuals overcome the barriers that limit them in finding happiness, peace, and balance through discovering new ways to integrate their existing strengths.   

Chris Little, LASAC, holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Sacramento. He is a Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor with the State of Arizona. Chris is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained. 

For over 20 years Chris has worked to help individuals and families overcome such barriers as homelessness, serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and addiction. Through multiple capacities and roles within residential, outpatient, and cross-cultural settings, he has drawn from personal and professional experience to assist clients in determining goals, building personal insight, identifying strengths, and cultivating hope.      

Chris draws upon training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI),  Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and other substance abuse modalities to work with clients in addressing struggles with mental health concerns, trauma, substance abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues.      

Sarah Huebner, LASAC,  is a Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor. Sarah obtained her Master’s of Science in Addiction Counseling, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, through Grand Canyon University. Sarah has over six years of experience working in a therapeutic environment for adults who struggle with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. 

While trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Sarah incorporates a solution focused approach by combining different techniques such as; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivational interviewing (MII). She believes that all people can find answers, solutions, healing, recovery, and change. Through personal experience in recovery from an eating disorder, she recognizes the obstacles of self-defeating thoughts and has a strong desire to strengthen and challenge individuals’ self-esteem.

Sarah has a working knowledge on relapse prevention, attachment styles, and family dysfunction. She believes in providing an environment where individuals, first responders and their families, can identify their strengths and ambitions to set the foundation for life success.

Craig Brown, BA, Therapist, is completing his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Prescott College. He is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained and has worked at various levels of care in substance use and recovery, including medically supported detoxification, residential inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. In addition, he has experience working with individuals from all walks of life confronting trauma, addiction, PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. 

He is a member of the Granite Mountain Psychological Society and the American Counseling Association.  Craig enjoys working with adults, first responders and their families, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He appreciates sharing space with clients, exploring mindfulness practices, dealing with life stress, and investigating emotional literacy. Craig operates from a strength-based, person-centered approach and considers clients to be the experts of their own experiences. 

Scott has worked with a variety of populations including children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, military veterans, first responders and their families, geriatric and retired populations, and offenders.  Problems Scott can help guide people through include: PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, difficult adjustments, relational issues, parenting, addictions and self-esteem problems to list a few.  

Scott utilizes research-based protocols in his therapy including Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  Scott’s approach is gentle, yet structured, individualized and encouraging to help his patient’s see the greatest results in the shortest amount of time.  

As a Christian, his philosophy views every human being as having intrinsic worth apart from externals.  External objects often draw our attention away from what is true and can cause us to embrace false, irrational belief patterns that can lead to more problems and unwanted symptoms.  Learning to be aware of negative cognitions, facing them and eventually letting them go, can greatly improve spiritual, physical and emotional health.  

Chita Olson,MA, Intern Therapist, is currently attending the Townsend Institute, Concordia University Irvine, where she is studying for her Masters degree in Professional Counseling. Having graduated with her Masters degree in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. 

Chita is currently a Chaplin for Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) and has been assisting Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA)with creating their Chaplin program. She has been a Chaplin for PVPD for 5 years. Additionally, Chita has served victims of domestic violence and sexual assault at our local family advocacy center . 

Chita’s passion to bring healing, hope and restoration through her Christian faith has led her to pursue her counseling degree. Her work with victims and first responders assist in her desire to help those who have experienced trauma.

Colleen McHorney, BS, Certified Health and Wellnes Coach, BHT,  holds a BS in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University. She is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance, as well as a LifeForce Yoga Instructor and Trauma Specialist.  
 

Colleen has been a LifeForce Yoga practitioner for over 15-years, with more than a decade of teaching experience in the Prescott community. She specializes in therapeutic yoga practices to manage anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. She offers evidence-based yoga skills, adapted for a clinical setting. 

As part of resiliency training for first responders and their families Colleen focuses on the second phase of EMDR Therapy, or Resourcing. She supports clients to design personal rhythms to sleep better, eat well and move more. Colleen has a holistic approach to wellness and teaches breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and Yoga Nidra. She believes in empowering individuals to reclaim their inherent strength, wisdom and inner dignity.