About our Clinicians

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Dr. Debbie Ritterbush, PhD is Certified in 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 Therapy, (EMDR). 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, EMDR Certified, 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 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 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, 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 EMDR Trained. He has worked in the behavioral health field since 1999. Ben has experience working in several mental health settings, including 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 Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness-Based CBT, and uses concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He has experience working with 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 and is working toward completion of requirements for independent licensure. Chris is EMDR Trained. 

For the past 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, 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.      

Trish Haver, LAC, NCC,  is a Licensed Associate Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. She is trained in EMDR Therapy. Trish holds a Master’s of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and two Bachelor’s of Science Degrees in Psychology from Liberty University. She attended specialized classes for treating Combat Trauma during her graduate program and enjoys working with this population. She is currently studying integrative medicine and plans to add integrative trauma treatment to her toolbox when training is complete.  

Trish has worked with military families for over thirty years. She remains an experienced advisor to command staff and has formerly served in various volunteer leadership positions Army wide. One of her favorite duties was working with the Army’s Gold-Star program which cares for the families of soldier’s who have been killed in combat. Trish is the mother of a combat veteran and raised a military family, so she is well aware of the challenges and loss the military community encounters.  Trish worked for a humanitarian aid organization for a couple of years after moving from Fort Hood, Texas to Phoenix, Arizona. She is familiar with Ethiopian, Israeli, and South Korean culture. During her undergraduate studies she helped Sudanese and Afghani refugees in France. Her graduate program included a trip to Kosovo to learn from genocide survivors. She has a heart for helping individuals who need care due to their service to others. She also enjoys engaging with individuals who have made the United States their second home.  

Trish practices both basic and recent event protocols for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). She uses an integrative approach to counseling, incorporating aspects of Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Person-Centered Therapy into her sessions. She believes that life should be lived in balance and hopes to help her clients achieve harmony in mind, body, spirit, and soul so that they can feel whole.

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 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. 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 can identify their strengths and ambitions to set the foundation for life success.

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

Colleen has been teaching in the Prescott community for over 6-years, with a focus on addiction recovery and trauma-related disorders. She specializes in therapeutic yoga practices which are rooted in classical Hatha Yoga traditions that have been adapted for a clinical setting. These techniques support clients to cultivate compassionate self-awareness. Colleen has immersed herself in the study of asana, breathwork, and mantra, using a holistic approach to her time on and off the mat for radiant healing practices.   

Using  evidenced-based practices,  Colleen supports clients as they return to the sense that all we desire is already within. These techniques include resourcing for phase-2 of EMDR Therapy, resiliency training for first responders,  creating personal intention, breathing exercises to regulate the emotions, easy meditations to empower the self, imagery, gentle movement with body awareness, and Yoga Nidra.