OUR APPROACH
Our goal is that every client feels welcomed, loved, and accepted. We promise to be patient and truthful. Our time together should feel casual, comfortable, and above all else, it should feel safe.
Our practice skills are trauma-informed and integrate theology, psychology, & neurobiology.
MEET OUR TEAM
Crystal Tena, Founder & Counselor
I'm a San Diego native enjoying the Arizona sun for over 20 years. I love loud music, chips & salsa, and fishing. I also enjoy silence and a good nap!
I'm passionate about helping people take the lead in their own stories. Sometimes that means processing past experiences and noticing how it affects their present situation. My clients learn how to move forward in new ways - towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Certified Trauma & Resilience Life Coach - Arizona Trauma Institute
(2023).
Trauma-Informed Healing for LGBTQIA+ Communities - Arizona Trauma Institute (2022).
Certified Trauma Professional with emphasis in Complex Trauma (cPTSD), CCTP-1 - PESI. Inc. Janina Fisher Ph.D. (2021).
Master of Arts in Counseling - Westminster Theological Seminary (2021).
Board Certified Biblical Counselor, BCBC #765 - AACC International
Board of Christian Care - Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors (2020).
Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Behavioral Health (2020).
Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation CCEF - School of Biblical Counseling (2018-2019).
Level 3 Certification - The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (2015-2018).
Level 1 Finger Print Clearance Card #4A01020870 - Arizona Department of Public Safety (2016).
I am not licensed by the State of Arizona as a mental health professional. I do not provide psychotherapy. I do not make psychiatric diagnoses nor offer medical advice. I recognize certain needs may be outside of my scope of training and expertise. Therefore, it may be necessary to collaborate and/or refer to other qualified professionals.
Bryce Neuberger, Youth & Ministry Support Specialist
As a Youth Pastor for several years, I realized my passion for ministering to young adults on an individual level is where God was calling me for my next mission.
As a Youth Support Specialist with Side by Side, my mission is to mentor individuals navigating: Teen Issues, Grief, Divorce, Single Parenting, Remarriage, Depression, Anxiety, and Faith.
Thanks to my experience serving as a Youth Pastor, I am also very passionate about helping other pastors and churches with Training & Support regarding mental health. As a Ministry Support Specialist, I understand the need for confidential care & support to those serving in full-time ministry.
In my downtime, I enjoy pizza and wings, a good blockbuster movie, and setting aside time to draw or get crafty.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Certified Trauma Support Specialist - Arizona Trauma Institute
(2024).
Psychological First Aid - National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2024).
Strategic Planning Approaches to Suicide Prevention - Suicide Prevention Resource Center (2022).
I am not licensed by the State of Arizona as a mental health professional. I do not provide psychotherapy. I do not make psychiatric diagnoses nor offer medical advice. I recognize certain needs may be outside of my scope of training and expertise. Therefore, it may be necessary to collaborate and/or refer to other qualified professionals.