Meadowbrook - Gilbert, AZ
3303 E Baseline Road, Building 5, Suite 111, Gilbert, AZ 85234Our office in Gilbert, AZ, provides compassionate counseling services designed to help you achieve better mental health and well-being.
Our office in Gilbert, AZ, provides compassionate counseling services designed to help you achieve better mental health and well-being.
At Meadowbrook Counseling, every member of our team, from therapists to administrative staff, is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to wellness. We are not just professionals but also compassionate allies who are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where healing and transformation can flourish. Our expert therapists specialize in various evidence-based modalities, ensuring personalized care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Join us, and experience the Meadowbrook difference - where empathy, expertise, and empowerment converge for holistic mental wellness.
Dr. Schiller began her clinical career as a hospice volunteer at the age of 16, developing a passion for clinical trauma and complex behavioral health issues. Her direct practice experience includes intensive case management working with children, families, couples, and individuals across the lifespan and with a variety of challenges. She seeks to integrate various practices and theories from evidence-based therapeutic modalities like Somatic Experience (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), which foster growth, resilience, and independence in the client through the acquisition of actionable skills and increased personal insight.
She empowers her clients through recognition and acknowledgment of their strengths and resilience by increasing positivity, and provision of validation/self-validation which includes acceptance through a non-judgmental atmosphere of support, to improve self-worth. She has extensive clinical experience encompassing a range of issues related to trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on daily functioning. She recognizes her clients as the expert of their own experiences, striving to create a therapeutic alliance that focuses on collaboration, empathetic support, and respect while identifying and celebrating client strengths.
She offers a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. Her attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, she uses an appropriate blend of modalities to help the clients she serves overcome whatever they are currently experiencing. She believes that the client is the expert in their own life and she is here to help navigate the difficulties that the client is currently facing. She concentrates on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.
Her specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences. She believes that everyone possesses the strengths and tools needed to achieve healing goals, her role as a therapist is to help the client access and utilize these strengths effectively.
She knows that finding the right therapist while a positive step towards change, is often a daunting task. Her role as a therapist is to help you find peace in a safe and confidential space by gaining insight and perspective into your current challenges.
Dr. Schiller holds a Doctor of Social Work with emphasis on clinical expertise from Walden University, a Master of Social Work and Master of Science in Gerontology from Loma Linda University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. She is certified in a wide range of social work applications that address complex trauma and seeks to implement cultural humility with all clients served. She is a licensed LCSW in Nevada and Arizona and a board certified Clinical Supervisor in the state of Arizona.
Dr. Evan Espinosa is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialized focus on helping individuals manage chronic pain and sleep disorders. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, he blends psychological insight with practical tools to empower patients to regain control of their health and well-being.
Dr. Espinosa brings extensive experience in treating complex conditions that intersect physical and emotional health. He is particularly skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral interventions for chronic pain—techniques proven to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Furthermore, Dr. Espinosa is trained in EMDR which helps with depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and PTSD.
Whether you’re struggling with persistent pain, disrupted sleep, or the emotional toll these issues can take, Dr. Espinosa provides personalized care rooted in empathy, collaboration, and results-driven strategies.
Stephanie Christianson is a clinical trainee at Meadowbrook Counseling’s Gilbert, AZ location. She is excited to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team as she continues her journey toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Stephanie has had the privilege of working with both children and adults in a variety of mental health and social service settings. These experiences have shaped her therapeutic approach to be collaborative, empathetic, and rooted in deep respect for each individual’s story and perspective.
She utilizes an integrative therapy modality, drawing from a range of evidence-based practices to offer personalized treatment tailored to the unique needs, strengths, and goals of each client. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, Stephanie is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where healing and personal growth can flourish.
Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human and Family Development from Arizona State University. During her time there, she collaborated on three research projects in human development and psychology, which helped deepen her understanding of evidence-based practices. She is currently completing her graduate degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling at Capella University, where she continues to expand her knowledge in therapeutic interventions and client-centered care.
Stephanie’s goal is to walk alongside her clients with authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their inner strengths. She feels honored to be a part of each client’s journey toward healing and is grateful to contribute to the meaningful work being done at Meadowbrook Counseling.
Klaudia is a licensed associate therapist with a holistic, person-centered approach to healing. She is passionate about working with individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the often transformative process of self-discovery. Her practice is grounded in the belief that true healing goes beyond treating symptoms—it involves understanding how energy moves through the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Klaudia recognizes that every individual's journey is uniquely shaped by their lived experiences. She approaches therapy with deep empathy and respect, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered. Whether someone is facing a challenging transition or processing past trauma, Klaudia partners with them to explore their experiences, uncover inner strengths, and build practical tools for growth and resilience.
In her work, Klaudia integrates traditional therapeutic techniques with holistic practices, honoring the interconnectedness of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. She supports her clients in reconnecting with themselves and finding balance across all areas of life.
Klaudia holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. During her clinical internship at Arizona Catholic Charities, she worked with a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate trauma, depression, grief, domestic and sexual abuse, and major life transitions. Klaudia brings this rich clinical experience into every therapeutic relationship with warmth, insight, and an unwavering belief in each person’s capacity to heal and grow.
Meet Michele. She is a licensed professional counselor and a clinical substance dependency counselor in the state of Wisconsin and Arizona. She received her Masters in Community Psychology from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI. She completed her internship at the Center for Behavioral Medicine which is a board certified Dialectical Behavioral therapy clinic in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Additionally, Michele completed her training licensure working in Medication Assisted Treatment centers for those struggling with substance dependency in Waukesha and West Allis, WI.
Michele has experience working with those experiencing grief, mood disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, Bi-polar disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline personality disorder, PTSD, domestic violence, career counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and eating disorders.
Michele has worked with both children and adults in various populations such as the LGBTQ+A, HIV, substance dependency and mental health. Her therapy style is best described as person centered and her ministry is lead with love and compassion. As a self-described comprehensive therapist, Michele does her best to bring her professional experience to treatment and does her best to help empower clients to improve their lives the way they want to.
With an open heart and a readiness to tackle any challenge, no matter the size, this counselor invites potential clients to engage in a therapeutic alliance filled with laughter, the occasional need for tissues, and the sweetness of chocolates.