ARIZONA
Valerie Turpin, LCSW
Valerie Turpin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Yuma, Arizona, with a rich and diverse background in therapy and social work. Valerie holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University and has accumulated significant experience across various settings, including working with children, families, and elderly clients. She has spent nearly two years working remotely with clients diagnosed with PTSD and complex stress disorders and has four years of experience in child and family therapy.
Valerie Turpin,
LCSW, Arizona
Valerie Turpin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Yuma, Arizona, with a rich and diverse background in therapy and social work. Valerie holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University and has accumulated significant experience across various settings, including working with children, families, and elderly clients. She has spent nearly two years working remotely with clients diagnosed with PTSD and complex stress disorders and has four years of experience in child and family therapy. Her earlier career included a role as a hospice social worker, further enriching her empathetic approach to care.
Valerie’s therapeutic approach is highly adaptable and person-centered, incorporating a wide range of modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. She draws on evidence-based practices and emphasizes a holistic, integrative approach to therapy, blending traditional methods with innovative techniques. Valerie is particularly passionate about integrating somatic practices and trauma-informed care into her work, inspired by her own healing journey through yoga and mindfulness.
Valerie is known for her kindness, adaptability, and genuine dedication to her clients. She creates a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals reconnect with their true selves and achieve their full potential. Her approach is both eclectic and integrated, combining various therapeutic strategies while maintaining a focus on the individual’s strengths and needs.
Outside of her professional life, Valerie enjoys spending time with her two dogs, engaging in creative writing, and practicing yoga. She finds joy in drawing and has a deep appreciation for literature, with aspirations of publishing her own work. Valerie’s personal interests include witty humor, spontaneous experiences, and exploring natural environments. She prefers vacations in forested or mountainous areas, though she also enjoys being near the ocean.
Areas of Expertise:
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Body Dysmorphia (BDD)
- Boundaries
- Children
- Crisis
- Decision-making
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict (Individuals)
- Grief/Loss
- Hoarding
- Identity Issues
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- School Issues/College Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse/Sexual Addiction
- Sexual/Intimacy Issues
- Sleep/Insomnia
- Spiritual/Religious Issues
- Trauma/PTSD
- Work/Stress
Therapeutic Modalities:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-based Therapy (ABT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Family Therapy (FT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Harm Reduction Therapy
- Holistic Approach
- Humanistic Therapy
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Journal Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
- Sandplay Therapy
- Skills-Based Approach
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Stages of Change
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Systemic Family Therapy (FT)
- Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
- Yoga Therapy
Katie Lingle, LMSW
Katie Lingle is a dedicated and compassionate social worker, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her role at Willis Counseling and Consulting. With a Master’s in Social Work and LMSW accreditation, Katie is committed to empowering individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. Specializing in trauma, women’s issues, boundary setting, parenting, dating, stress, anxiety, and various areas of mental wellness, Katie possesses a unique set of skills that allows her to address a wide range of concerns.
Katie Lingle,
LMSW, Arizona
Katie Lingle is a dedicated and compassionate social worker, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her role at Willis Counseling and Consulting. With a Master’s in Social Work and LMSW accreditation, Katie is committed to empowering individuals on their journey toward mental wellness.
Specializing in trauma, women’s issues, boundary setting, parenting, dating, stress, anxiety, and various areas of mental wellness, Katie possesses a unique set of skills that allows her to address a wide range of concerns. Her approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to fostering positive change.
Katie is known for her exceptional ability to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her expertise in trauma-informed care allows her to navigate sensitive issues with utmost sensitivity, guiding individuals toward healing and resilience.
Whether in person at the Scottsdale, Arizona office or through virtual sessions, Katie ensures a seamless and effective therapeutic experience. She understands the diverse needs of her clients and tailors her approach accordingly, embracing both traditional and modern methods to meet individuals where they are.
Clients appreciate Katie’s warm and approachable demeanor, making it easy to connect with her. She strives to establish a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust and collaboration, fostering an environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and work towards positive outcomes.
In addition to her clinical skills, Katie stays up to date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and evidence-based interventions. Her commitment to ongoing professional development reflects her dedication to providing the highest standard of care.
“Our brains can be a powerful tool or our toughest competitor when participating in sports. It is a distressing experience when our brains are working against us rather than being important teammates.
As a former Division 1 student-athlete, my goal is to help people work through their issues and past traumas to perform at their highest abilities in their chosen sport or career. I use an empathetic and solution-focused approach to help my clients navigate their current stressors and move toward success.
Aside from athletes, I also work with teens and adults, and my clinical interests include ADHD, aging, career stressors, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, compulsions, eating disorders, grief and loss, injuries and pain, life transitions, and trauma.”
If you are seeking a social worker with a genuine passion for mental wellness, a focus on trauma, women’s issues, and a variety of other concerns, Katie Lingle at Willis Counseling and Consulting is ready to guide you on your journey to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
She is accepting new guests.
Camille Steffen, LCSW
Camille Steffen understands that we are designed to move through life’s challenges with the help of others, not to face them alone. She recognizes that struggle is part of the human experience and believes our struggles do not define who we are. Camille is eager to help her guests take control and live their highest quality of life. She is licensed in the states of Illinois and Arizona as a Clinical Social Worker. As a clinician, Camille primarily works with guests on managing anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes.
Camille Steffen,
LCSW, Arizona
Camille Steffen understands that we are designed to move through life’s challenges with the help of others, not to face them alone. She recognizes that struggle is part of the human experience and believes our struggles do not define who we are. Camille is eager to help her guests take control and live their highest quality of life. She is licensed in the states of Illinois and Arizona as a Clinical Social Worker.
As a clinician, Camille primarily works with guests on managing anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. Additional areas of experience include mood disorders, identity-related issues, low self-esteem, and interpersonal relationship issues.
Additionally, individuals looking to process a traumatic event and develop tools for regulation after trauma will find her style reassuring. She also takes special heart in supporting individuals looking to understand boundaries and how to maintain them in various environments.
She often incorporates mindfulness to help her guests practice a sense of self and develop boundaries. She has co-facilitated Mindfulness Groups, supported Parent-Child bonding development, and guests in gender identity exploration.
Camille’s style values trust. She describes her therapeutic style as direct, warm, and person-centered. She strives to provide a safe space where her guests can feel supported, accepted, and understood. She believes in a collaborative approach in which her guests guide their process of change.
Age Specialty: 18+
Camille’s Modalities
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families (Groups)
Camille’s Therapeutic Approach Incorporates
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Biofeedback Therapy
- Christian Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused (CFT)
- Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
- Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
Camille’s Specializations
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Body Dysmorphia (BDD)
- Boundaries
- Crisis
- Dating/Relationship (Individuals)
- Decision-making
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief / Loss
- Identity Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders (BPD)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse / Sexual Addiction
- Sexual / Intimacy Issues
- Social Justice
- Spiritual / Religious Issues
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma / PTSD
- Work / Stress
Jodi Bates, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC, C-SAT
Jodi Bates is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and Arizona, National Certified Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (C-SAT), and Certified Life Coach. She believes meaningful change begins when people feel safe enough to be honest about what is really happening in their lives.
Jodi Bates, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC, C-SAT
Jodi Bates is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and Arizona, National Certified Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (C-SAT), and Certified Life Coach. She believes meaningful change begins when people feel safe enough to be honest about what is really happening in their lives.
Jodi works with adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, betrayal, compulsive sexual behavior, life transitions, self-worth, and patterns that can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves or the people they love. She has particular experience working with individuals and couples affected by sex addiction and betrayal trauma, helping clients move beyond crisis management toward greater safety, accountability, connection, and meaningful recovery.
Her approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, direct, and collaborative. Rather than simply asking, “What’s wrong?” Jodi is interested in understanding what happened, what a person learned to do in order to survive or cope, and whether those strategies are still serving them today. She integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with mindfulness, self-compassion, strengths-based work, and practical strategies clients can carry into everyday life.
Before becoming a counselor, Jodi spent nearly three decades in Human Resources and People Operations, where she coached and supported employees and leaders at every level of organizations. That experience continues to shape her understanding of workplace stress, leadership, burnout, identity, career transitions, difficult relationships, and the complicated intersection between our personal and professional lives.
In addition to her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Jodi is pursuing a second master’s degree in Positive Psychology with a concentration in Coaching at Life University. Her work reflects a deep interest in resilience, emotional agility, personal strengths, self-trust, and helping people create lives that are not merely manageable, but meaningful.
Clients often appreciate Jodi’s ability to create a space that is warm and accepting while still being willing to ask difficult questions. She believes therapy does not have to be stiff or overly clinical to be effective. There is room for honesty, humor, curiosity, and the occasional well-placed swear word.
At the heart of Jodi’s work is a simple belief: healing is not about becoming a different person. It is about understanding yourself more deeply, reclaiming the parts of yourself that may have been silenced along the way, and learning how to move forward with greater intention, connection, and self-trust.
Jodi may be a good fit for you if you are:
- Working through trauma, anxiety, shame, or difficult life experiences
- Navigating sex addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal, or relationship repair
- Struggling with self-criticism, perfectionism, or feeling that you are never “enough”
- Experiencing burnout, workplace stress, leadership challenges, or a career or life transition
- Trying to reconnect with yourself, your partner, or the life you actually want to be living
- Looking for a therapist who will offer compassion and support while also being willing to challenge you when growth requires it
Jodi provides counseling to clients located in Illinois and Arizona.
