Mental Health Practice – Second Story Counseling
Second Story Counseling is a mental health practice based in Mesa, Arizona, providing therapy services in-person at its Mesa office and via telehealth to clients in Arizona and Utah. The practice can be reached by phone at (602) 529-5177 or through the online client portal at mysecondstory.clientsecure.me. A free 15-minute consultation is available for prospective clients considering services at the practice.
The clinical team includes nine licensed professionals: Cali Crismon (LAC), Cassandra Darner (LAC), Carisa Crismon (BHPP), Darcey Huish (LAC), Janae Adams (BHPP), Julie Halls (BHPP), Lisa Randall (LCSW), Olivier Eltiste (LMSW), and Sheri Mills (LAC). This team collectively serves children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across the service area.
Services include individual therapy, child counseling, teen counseling, family counseling, marriage counseling, EMDR therapy, and DBT group workshops. The DBT workshops address the four core skill areas of mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; participants are required to purchase the associated workbooks before attending. EMDR is also offered as a standalone service alongside the broader therapy menu.
Clinical concerns addressed include ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, family conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, burnout, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and boundary setting. The practice serves clients across the age range from children through adults.
Insurance accepted includes Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna. The practice also accepts cash, check, debit, and credit card payments. The cancellation policy requires at least 24 hours advance notice; late cancellations are charged the full regular session fee.
Appointments are available both in-person at the Mesa, Arizona location and via secure telehealth for clients in Arizona and Utah. Prospective clients can schedule through the online portal or by calling the office directly. The practice’s client portal at mysecondstory.clientsecure.me provides a self-service scheduling option available at any time. Office hours and current clinician waitlist status are not specified on the main practice page.