Ann Pardo, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.G.C, A.C.S.
Director of Behavioral Health DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION

• Master's degree, counseling, Northeastern Illinois University
• Bachelor's degree, dance therapy, Columbia College of Chicago
• Bachelor's degree, Italian literature, University of Massachusetts
• Certified in gerontology
• Approved Clinical Supervisor, American Counseling Association
• National Certified Counselor
• Licensed Counselor in the State of Arizona

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Aging, caregiving, spirituality, grief and loss, grief and creativity, dance therapy, body image, stress management, relationships, hypnotherapy.

Michael A. Brown, M.A., L.I.S.A.C.
Behavioral Therapist DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Columbia University, New York, NY.
• Master of Arts in Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Graduate of Sierra Tucson Counselor Training Program

Family of Origin (FOO), personal growth programs, spirituality and recovery, using Toltec wisdom in the modern era, experiential work, Native American ceremonial practices

• Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work, Delaware State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Science, University of Delaware
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Arizona
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Clinical Hypnosis
• Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Communication, Relationships, Sexual Health, Addictions, Relaxation, Meditation, Chronic Illness, Life Transformation

• Master’s degree, counseling - University of Vermont
• Bachelor’s degree, therapeutic recreation - Lyndon State College
• Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona
• National Certified Counselor
• National Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Certified Guidance Counselor

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Adolescents, addictions, relationships, communications, parenting and lifestyle changes, discovery or re-discovery of the benefits of play, the value of pursuing passion and achieving balance in life, peak performance

• Master's degree, counseling, University of Nevada
• Bachelor's degree, family studies, University of Arizona
• National Certified Counselor
• Trained, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Licensed Counselor in the State of Arizona

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Self-esteem, substance abuse/12-step recovery issues, family issues, communications, meditation and guided imagery. Al is passionate about family dynamics and the effect of family origin on adult lives.

• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Houston
• Master’s degree, psychology, University of Houston
• Bachelor’s degree, UCLA
• Specialty training, cardiac-risk management, Meyer Friedman Institute

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
As director of behavioral services for the Family Practice Residency Program at Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and as UCLA School of Medicine faculty, Dr. Mauer has traveled extensively presenting seminars and consultations on the new psychology of success. Robert visits Canyon Ranch monthly to do presentations and see guests. Specializes in individual and couples counseling; enhancing success in health, relationships and work; food concerns and weight management; creativity; spirituality.

• Masters of Social Work, Arizona State University
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (pending)
• Bachelor’s degree, Kansas State University

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Stress management, guided imagery, relaxation, creative problem solving, healthy aging, drama therapy, dream interpretation

• Bachelor’s degree, Psychology – University of Maryland
• Master’s degree, Clinical Social Work – University of Maryland School of Social work
• Licensed Social Worker in State of Arizona

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Stress management, life transitions, care taking, family issues, coping with medical problems

• Ph.D., clinical psychology, Ohio University
• Licensed psychologist, Arizona and Colorado
• National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Habit change, health-related behaviors of weight loss and moderate drinking, relationship conflicts, stress management, and sleep improvement. Robert helps people find their "road to change".

• Master's degree, counseling and guidance, University of Arizona
• Master's degree, education, University of Arizona
• Bachelor's degree, psychology, University of Arizona
• Licensed Counselor in the State of Arizona

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Intervention, family therapy, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, food habit management, relationship/couples therapy, life transitions, chronic/terminal illness, and attention deficit disorders. Alice’s humor puts guests at ease.

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor
• Associate Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
• Level II trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Master's degree, rehabilitation counseling, University of Arizona
• Bachelor's degree, speech/ language pathology and audiology, minor in psychology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• Associate Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Children, teen and adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families, prevention of addictions, infant loss and infertility, adventure therapy, pre-marital, marital and family counseling, EMDR, psychodrama