Behavioral Health Services
Casa de los Niños provides behavioral and mental health services in a safe, supportive,
and non-judgmental environment for children, teens, and adults.
Medical
Our holistic approach considers the medical, physical, psychological and interpersonal backgrounds of each client. Areas of psychiatric service and expertise include:
- Child psychiatry expertise for children and youth
- Expertise in a broad range of adult mental health concerns
- Psychiatric medication management for children and adults
- Expertise in complex mental health concerns, including autism spectrum disorder, stress disorders, and trauma-related concerns
- Expertise in specialty areas, including integrative and forensic psychiatry
Medical Team Members
Therapy Team Members
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Aseel AbushaarSpecialties:
Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Self-Esteem, Child and Adolescents
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Oralia Anda
Specialties:
Children, Teens, Family, Adults, Trauma Informed, Healthy Relationships, Anger Management, Nurtured Heart Approach, Parenting
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Margaret (Maggie) Bellino
Specialties:
Maladaptive Sexual Behaviors, Sexual Abuse, Trauma in children, adolescents, and adults
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Martha Corella
Specialties:
Bilingual (Spanish and English), Individual and Family Therapy, Domestic Violence, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Bonding and Attachment, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Anxiety/Depression, Social Skills Groups
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Desirae Cruz-Bailey
Specialties:
Early Childhood Mental Health, Birth to Five, Parent-Child Relationship
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Laura Epperson
Specialties:
Children – Ages 6-17 years old, Attachment, Trauma, Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence and Removal by DCS
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Diana Uriarte Garcia
Specialties:
Coping Skills, Social Skills, Mood Regulation, Depression, Anxiety
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Angela Hiser-Martinez
Specialties:
Children and Adolescents – Ages 9+, Transitional Age Youth – Age 16-23, Adults, and Families
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Cassaundra (Cassie) Loller
Specialties:
Adolescents, Young Adults, Families and Trauma Exposed Youth
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Julie Lopez
Specialties:
Children and Adolescents – Ages 7-13 years, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships (Social Skills).
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Lourdes Lopez-Escobar
Specialties:
Young children (Ages 0 – 10), Certified Grief and Loss Professional
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Shawna McKee
Specialties:
Autism and Special Needs, ADHD/ADD, Birth to Five, Anxiety, Anger, Grief/Loss, Parent Child Relationship Therapy
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Sylvia Neal
Specialties:
Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger, Violence and Abuse
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Amber Poplewko-Armstrong
Specialties:
Trauma & Resiliency Work, Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships
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Autumn Rodriguez
Specialties:
Children and Families (Civilian and Military), Veterans, Children in Community Mental Health
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Sean Seeba
Specialties:
Families, Teens, Adults, DCS Involved Families, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Adoptive Families
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Therapy
Our dedicated and experienced therapists have expertise in a variety of areas and approaches to help children (of all ages), and families address and heal from behavioral and mental health challenges. These include:
- Specialty in providing therapy for children birth to five years old
- Individual and group therapy for victims of domestic and/or family violence
- Therapists who work with youth who engage in sexually maladaptive behaviors
- Therapists who specialize in specific therapies, including:
- Play therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (for those who have experienced trauma)
Click on each therapist’s photo or name to view their bio and areas of focus.
Groups
Group classes and therapy can benefit children and adults who are addressing a variety of behavioral and mental health issues and trauma. Casa de los Niños currently offer these groups:
- Dinosaur School (Incredible Years): Evidence-based social skills curriculum for children age 4-8
- Healthy relationships groups for youth age 14-17
- Domestic violence groups for adults who are victims of domestic or family violence
- Art groups for children and youth age 5 – 16
- Triple P (Parenting Classes)
How Do I Receive Services?
Services are provided to clients as well as their families. Families may have AHCCCS, KidsCare, or CMDP coverage.
All clients are offered services without discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability or because of an individual’s inability to pay for the services.
Hours & Contact
Behavioral Health Services
Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
To schedule an appointment or receive more information call (520) 624-5600 or Contact Us.
Contact our 24 Crisis Line at (520) 326-1365
Our office is located at
1120 N. 5th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705
