The Next Step

08/14/2026

✨ Meet DeJon, Our Clinician! ✨

We’re excited to introduce DeJon, a compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, healthier relationships. 💙

DeJon believes that every relationship has the capacity for growth, especially when we challenge the way we think, communicate, and see life. She enjoys supporting couples, marriages, and families as they navigate conflict, adjust to life transitions, and work toward strengthening their relationships and family connections.

🌿 A Personalized Approach to Therapy

DeJon understands that no two people or families are alike. She takes a diverse and individualized approach to therapy, tailoring her work to each client’s unique dynamics, goals, and strengths.

Her approach incorporates Family Systems Theory, recognizing that we are shaped by the relationships, experiences, and patterns within our families. DeJon also values the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship and creates a supportive space grounded in compassion, unconditional positive regard, and honesty.

Together with her clients, DeJon explores relationship dynamics with curiosity and understanding, helping them identify strengths, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change. 🤍

🌱 Your next chapter can begin with one small step.

💙 Ready to take the next step? Let’s take it together. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, strengthening a relationship, or simply looking for a safe space to be heard, The Next Step Counseling is here to support you.

📞 Call: (480) 757-7445
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.thenextstepaz.com

✨ You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Take the next step toward connection, growth, and meaningful change.

07/07/2026

✨ What if healing from the past could help you feel more present today?

Meet Lonnasha, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, who is currently completing EMDR training and is now accepting new clients for both in person and telehealth sessions.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized therapy designed to help individuals process traumatic or distressing experiences. By combining talk therapy with bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories, reduce emotional distress, and create space for healing and growth.

If you have been feeling weighed down by past experiences or are looking for a new path toward healing, Lonnasha is here to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can move forward at your own pace.

💙 Ready to take the next step? Contact The Next Step Counseling today to learn more about EMDR therapy or schedule an appointment with Lonnasha. Healing begins with one conversation.

Call: (480) 757 7445
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thenextstepaz.com

07/01/2026

✨Ashley is a graduate intern pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northern Arizona University. She is passionate about supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life’s many transitions. Ashley believes healing flourishes in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. Her integrative, client-centered approach emphasizes authenticity, collaboration, and honoring each person’s unique experiences. Ashley enjoys helping clients build resilience while fostering meaningful connections. Outside the office, she loves getting lost in a good book, taking peaceful walks, and spending quality time with family and friends, finding joy in life’s simple and memorable moments.

✨From stress and anxiety to relationship concerns, Ashley creates a supportive environment where healing, self-discovery, and resilience can thrive.

Email or Call or Text us today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (480) 757-7445
🌐 www.thenextstepaz.com

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06/30/2026

✨Meet Helen, a graduate intern pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and life’s many transitions. Helen believes healing begins in a space where people feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. She enjoys incorporating creative approaches, including art and play therapy techniques, to help clients express themselves in meaningful ways. Her warm and compassionate style helps people of all ages feel comfortable throughout their mental health journey. Outside the office, Helen loves exploring new artistic hobbies, making memories with family and friends, and working toward her dream of visiting every national park across the United States.

✨From life transitions to emotional wellness, Helen offers a welcoming space where healing, creativity, and authentic connection can flourish.

Email or Call or Text us today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (480) 757-7445
🌐 www.thenextstepaz.com

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04/18/2026

✨We are excited to introduce DeJon, LMSW. DeJon is a Licensed Master Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building stronger, more meaningful connections.

✨Since 2019, she has supported clients experiencing anxiety and depression and has expanded her work to include couples and family relationships. With specialized training in domestic violence for both women and men, anger management, and decision-making skills, DeJon brings a thoughtful and informed approach to supporting clients through complex family dynamics.

DeJon earned her Master of Social Work from Texas A&M University. She believes in the importance of balance, connection, and self-care, values that she practices in her own life through staying active outdoors and spending quality time with her family. These experiences shape the compassionate, relationship-centered care she provides.

If you are looking for support in strengthening relationships or navigating personal challenges, DeJon is here to help.

Email or Call or Text us today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (480) 757-7445
🌐 www.thenextstepaz.com

03/27/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Lonnasha Powell Nelson, M.S., LAMFT! Lonnasha is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that healing is not linear and looks different for everyone. She creates a space where clients can show up honestly, feel supported, and begin to make sense of their experiences at their own pace.

Lonnasha earned her Master of Science degree from Texas Tech University and brings over eight years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults in a variety of roles. She supports individuals, couples, and families in navigating relationship challenges, including patterns shaped across generations, life transitions, identity development, and grief. Grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, she helps clients identify strengths and build toward meaningful, lasting change. She offers an inclusive, culturally affirming space to explore who they are, where they’ve been, and where they want to go.

Lonnasha is now accepting new clients. If you are ready to begin your healing journey with compassionate and expert guidance, we invite you to connect with her today.

Email or Call or Text us today:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (480) 757-7445
🌐 www.thenextstepaz.com

Because healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. 💚

02/13/2026

You don’t have to be falling apart to deserve help.

Seeking therapy is a brave and proactive step toward a happier, healthier life. We understand how hard it can be to ask for help, and we’re here to make that first step easier for you.

👉 Schedule a session with a licensed therapist in Arizona today.

📞 Call or Text Us: (480) 757-7445
📧 Email us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn More About Our Integrated Approach: www.thenextstepaz.com

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

Needing therapy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you 💚

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Therapy provides a safe space to work through stress, anxiety, or life challenges at your own pace.

👉 Start with a private conversation, no pressure, no judgment.

Contact The Next Step Counseling today:
🌐 www.thenextstepaz.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 (480) 757-7445
📍 1166 E. Warner Rd., Suite 206, Gilbert, AZ 85296

02/10/2026

💚Struggling with anxiety attacks or overwhelming stress? You are not alone.

🥺Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and anxiety attacks can build slowly, affecting your heart rate, breathing, focus, and overall well being. Learning how to calm anxiety naturally and recognize early warning signs can make a real difference in your daily life.

🌟Our blog, Quieting the Storm: How to Calm Down When an Anxiety Attack Builds, explains the difference between anxiety attacks and panic attacks, common triggers, physical symptoms, and proven coping strategies such as breathing exercises, mindfulness, movement, and therapy.

If you are searching for anxiety help, anxiety therapy, or ways to manage stress and anxiety, this guide is a great place to start.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4bMViRX

Professional support can help you take control of anxiety and improve your mental health. Therapy provides tools to manage anxiety attacks, reduce stress, and build long term coping skills.

Contact The Next Step Counseling for Anxiety and Mental Health Support
🌐 Website: www.thenextstepaz.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (480) - 757-7445
📍 Address: 1166 E. Warner Rd., Suite 206, Gilbert, AZ 85296
📍 Address: 6641 S Kings Ranch Rd. Suite 1 Gold Canyon, AZ 85118