Meet the Phoenix Rising Team

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    Kristine Stangle, LAPC

    OFFICE COORDINATOR

    It’s easy to lose yourself when you’re always caring for others. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure of what’s next, therapy can be a space to focus on you. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk with you.

    Meet Kristine
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    Ben Marchman, LAPC

    I help men and adults who feel disconnected or emotionally stuck find their way back to themselves—without pressure, judgment, or pretense. If you’ve been carrying things alone for too long, you don’t have to keep doing it that way.

    Meet Ben
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S. Anni Skurja-Brown, LMFT-S

Founder | Therapist | Clinical Supervisor | Presenter

I work with people who feel disconnected from themselves and unsure whether they can really trust anyone. If you often feel out of control, overwhelmed, or like something must be wrong with you because of how others respond—you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

Meet Anni