Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
Hello, my name is Jo Ann Walters (technically Jo Ann Collins-Walters). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in the state of Arizona.
I have a tremendous heart to work with people seeking to find healing and are looking for someone to help them in their journey. Having experienced many struggles of my own, I know first-hand how difficult it is to share your inner thoughts and fears with another person. I try to honor this by creating a safe and non-threatening environment that facilitates healing and growth.
Currently (and for the past 6+ years), I have been working with the Gila River Indian Community and feel honored to have the opportunity to get to know many of my clients on a personal level and assist them through whatever obstacles have been in their way.
Prior to working with Gila River, I worked 4 ½ years as a crisis counselor in Maricopa County as well as working with seriously mentally ill clients within a Community Living Program in west Phoenix. I have a heart to help people learn to help themselves in a non-threatening, sensitive, and caring environment. My faith is a part of who I am and strongly guides the work I do. I have always been open to including this in the counseling process for those who express a desire to have this as a part of their treatment. For those with other spiritual beliefs or no identified belief system, I will incorporate what works for the individual, couple andor family.
