About Us

A team of professionals to help you learn the tools you need to feel better.

We often need help when our feelings or emotions are affecting our everyday lives. Getting angry all the time? Worrying so much you have trouble sleeping? Not connecting with your child? We can help.

Better Days Behavioral Health Services offers therapy for children, adults, couples, and families. We Work with clients to develop an individualized plan to address the needs of the client and family. We can then work on tools and skills to help in daily life.

A multidisciplinary approach means that we are able to find and fit you with the best possible tools to help you in everyday life. We use a multidimensional approach which can include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
EMDR
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Grief and bereavement Counseling
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Couples Counseling

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We're here for you.

Reaching out and asking for help is often the first and hardest step. We are here to help.

The mission of Better Days is to ensure that we are able to provide quality mental health care while meeting the flexibility of individual and family needs. We have both day and evening appointments available, as well as in-person or telehealth options.

Meet Our Team

Connor Stark, LAMFT

I graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters in Family and Human Development, along with a Masters of Advanced Studies in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Laura Janikowski, MSW, LCSW

I’m a co-founder of Better Days Behavioral Health. I have been working with individuals and families for more than fifteen years.

Lauren Wright, LAC

I have been serving individuals and families in the mental health field since 2004.

Jenna Stoner, LPC

I am a Phoenix native and received my Masters in Professional Counseling from GCU.

Michelle Beveridge, LCSW

I am a New York City native and I earned my Masters in Social Work from the City University of New York, Lehman College.

Stacy Wimmer, LCSW

I graduated from California State University Northridge with a Masters in Social Work.

Michael Lawson, LAC

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and received my Masters in Counseling from the University of Phoenix.

Karina Valazquez, LMSW

I have a Master's in Clinical Social Work where I received my degree at Westfield State University.

Savannah Smith, LMSW

I am a licensed master social worker in the state of Arizona. I graduated from Arizona State University with my Masters in Social Work.

Josh Brody, LAC

I received my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Phoenix in 2021.

Deborah Wene, LAC

I am known as Debbie, short for Deborah, and I hold the title of Licensed Associate Counselor.

Olivia Gonzalez, MSW Intern

My name is Olivia and I am currently earning my Master's of Social Work at Arizona State University.

Ashtyn Faehnrich

I'm Ashtyn Faehnrich, a compassionate therapist with a mission to guide individuals towards empowerment and self-discovery.

Brianne A. Hill, LMSW

Greetings! My name is Brianne A. Hill. I hold a license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) and completed my Master's in Social Work in 2006.

Shea Boyle, Intern Therapist

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Arizona State University. I pursued my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Phoenix.

Samantha Longe, LMSW

My clinical experience has included crisis work, couples therapy and working with children and adolescents, including depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, self esteem issues, and family stressors.

Jae (Jimmy) Bunn, LPC

My name is Jae (Jimmy) Bunn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I graduated with my Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. I have worked in community behavioral health agencies before transitioning to Better Days Behavioral Health.

Testimonials

Someday you’ll return look back and see that this was a hard time, but it was noweher near the end. It just pushed you stronger and faster towards much, much BETTER DAYS.

~ DOE ZANTAMATA

“Therapy has helped me better understand and work with my child. His tantrums went down to 0.”

~ Client

“EMDR and therapy helped me get my life back”

~ Client

“Everyone is so nice. They work with your schedule. Its really helped a lot”

~ Client

“My daughter learned the skills she needed to feel better. We are closer now than ever “

~ Client

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