Our Staff

Michael B. Bayless, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist-Arizona
CEO of Michael B. Bayless and Associates, PC

In 1977, Dr. Michael B. Bayless began providing Forensic psychological services to adult and juvenile probation departments, federal and state court, insurance companies, and private attorneys. Since that time, Dr. Bayless has evaluated and diagnosed over a thousand clients. Additionally, he has testified in both federal and state court for both plaintiff and defense in hundreds of cases.

In 1984 Dr. Bayless created a child and adolescence center specializing in treating at risk children from inter city families. The company has twenty-two mental health professionals with sub-specialties in treatment and diagnostic services.


Education:
  Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
  Arizona State University
  Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
  Northern Arizona University
  Bachelor of Science
  Northern Arizona University

Active Affiliations:
  Board of Directors of Homebase Youth Services
  Advisory Board to Value Options
  American Psychological Association
  Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity


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Michael Ashton
Family Support Counselor

Mr. Ashton has experience working as a case manager for developmentally disabled and mentally ill adults and children. He also has three years experience working with children with ADHD and behavioral issues.

At Bayless and Associates, Michael works directly with children and families to help children be successful at home and school by providing parenting skills, anger management and, coping skills.


Education:
  Bachelor of Science, Public History
  Western Michigan University


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Mark Colclough
Case Manager

Mr. Colcough brings thirteen years experience in behavioral health services to Bayless and Associates. He has provided a wide variety of services from prevention to rehabilitation. His expertise lies in behavior modification, life skills, social skills, leadership and personal development.

At Bayless and Associates, Mark is a part of the intensive case management team where he facilitates the Child and Family Team process, strength needs and culture discovery, crisis and safety planning, and implementation of service plans.


Education:
  Bachelor of Arts, Family Studies and Counseling
  University of New Mexico
  Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
  Central Arizona College



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Jennifer M. Cataleta, MSW, CISW, CADAC
Certified Independent Social Worker
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Ms. Cataleta has worked in the Phoenix metropolitan area for approximately nine years. She has experience working with culturally diverse populations of children, adolescents and families providing general mental health assessment and treatment. Ms. Cataleta has also provided substance abuse treatment, domestic violence counseling and has skill with program development and implementation.


Education:
  Master of Social Work
  University of Maryland School of Social Work
  Bachelor of Social Work
  University of Maryland

Active Affiliations:
  National Association of Social Workers


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Pam Chambers, M. Ed, LPC

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Ana Columbo

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Richard Crislip, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Director

Mr. Crislip has experience working as a child and family therapist specializing in parent-child relationships, trauma, disruptive behavior disorders, depression, and acculturation issues. Over the past 15 years, Richard has worked in a variety of behavioral health settings, including community-based mental heath agencies, managed care organizations, domestic violence shelters, schools, and a private practice focusing on marital and family counseling.

Richard is bilingual and has spent the majority of his career working with Hispanic families. He has worked at Bayless and Associates for 5 years and currently has been promoted to Clinical Director.


Education:
  Master of Social Work
  Augsburg College
  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
  St. John's University

Active Affiliations:
  National Association of Social Workers


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Jennifer DeGraffe
Family Support Counselor

Ms. DeGraffe began working at Bayless and Associates in February 2005 as a Family Support Counselor. Previous experience includes three years working with adolescent males in a Residential Treatment Facility specializing in drug and alcohol and behavioral management.

Jennifer previously worked in the school setting implementing a drug prevention program. At Bayless and Associates, she specializes in adolescent behavioral disorders, school related difficulties, and behavioral modification.


Education:
  Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  Arizona State University


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Cynthia Doyle
Family Support Counselor

Ms. Doyle came to Bayless and Associates in June of 2005 with fourteen years experience working with the Department of Mental Retardation in Massachusetts. Cynthia has also worked as a bilingual paraprofessional in the elementary schools.

In addition she has worked with children of all ages that were placed in a group home setting. Cynthia specializes in school related difficulties and independent living skills.


Education:
  Associates Program
  Springfield Technical Community College

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Robert Emerick, M. Ed

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Julie Garcia, BA
Clinical Liaison

Ms. Garcia joined the Bayless and Associates team in March of 2005. She has over 18 years experience providing substance abuse counseling for adults and juveniles. Julie was a therapeutic foster parent for several years for teenagers. Julie is also an active surrogate parent for a number of children throughout the state of Arizona. She also has an extensive background in developing intensive outpatient and residential programs.

Julie was involved in the initial pilot program implementing the Child and Family Team Model in Arizona. At Bayless and Associates, she specializes in adolescent behavior disorders, independent living skills, and quality management.


Education:
  Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
  Northern Arizona University


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Ana M. Gomez, M.C., NCC
National Certified Counselor

Ms. Gomez has worked in the Phoenix metropolitan area for approximately five years. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has experience in working with victims of trauma and sexual abuse, victims of domestic violence and individuals with learning disabilities. Ms. Gomez has also provided psycho-educational groups in substance abuse, anger management and domestic violence. At Bayless and Associates she offers counseling services to children, adolescents and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.


Education:
  Master of Counseling
  Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
  Catholic University of Columbia



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Marian J. Humphries, M.A., CPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical Liaison

Ms. Humphries has worked for the past 6 years at Bayless & Associates. Her duties have included therapy for child and adult populations who are culturally diverse. Marian has gained knowledge and experience in the coordination of intake assessments, adolescent behavioral disorders, school related difficulties and adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders and stress management, and is currently the lead Clinical Liaison at Bayless and Associates.


Education:
  Master of Arts Counseling Certificate
  Ottawa University
  Master of Education
  Northern Arizona University
  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
  Arizona State University


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Susan Lindgren

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Lorraine Luciano

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Minerva Macias

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Michelle Ortega

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Christina Palacios

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Bianca Saldivar
Family Support Counselor

Ms. Saldivar joined the staff of Michael B. Bayless and Associates in March of 2005. As a Family Support Counselor she specializes in implementing various life skills and social adjustments to adolescents who have been sexually abused and have behavioral disorders.

Ms. Saldivar has experience working closely with school faculty and family members in promoting a better social environment in school as well as in the home.


Education:
  Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  Arizona Institute of Business and Technology


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Beth G. Valdez
Clinical Liaison

Ms. Valdez has a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, family and couples in a variety of settings including in-patient psychiatric settings, clinical settings, schools, in-home and court referred clients. She has worked as a group leader for substance abuse, domestic violence, and anger management groups.

She has also worked extensively with families to help improve communication, martial/relationship issues, family functioning, and parenting skills.


Education:
  Master of Education, Counseling
  Northern Arizona University


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Suzi Wall

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Matthew Wattay
Family Support Counselor

Prior to joining the staff at Bayless and Associates, Matthew worked as an Employment Recruiter, which included assisting individuals with job placement, as well as overall career counseling.
In April of 2005, Matthew joined Bayless and Associates as a Family Support Counselor assisting a culturally diverse children and adult population.

He has been able to implement various life skills and behavior modification techniques to facilitate and improve physical, social psychological, and environmental life style for children and adults, as well as their family members.


Education:
  Bachelor of Arts, Education
  Salisbury State University


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Helene Zupanc, M. Ed, LPC
Clinical Liaison

Ms. Zupanc has strong experience currently serving as a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Special and Elementary teacher, and a certified school counselor. She also has experience as a special education teacher, mental health consultant, prevention specialist, and counselor.

Helene specializes in working with children around various issues such as feeling management, social skills, impulse control, trauma, sexual abuse, grief and loss, and problem solving.


Education:
  Master of Education in Counseling
  Northern Arizona University
  Bachelor of Science in Special and Elementary Education
  Northern Arizona University


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Maria E. Willis

Ms. Willis possesses over twenty years of experience as a care giver, teaching life skills, coaching and mentoring children and adults. Maria has received training through Dept. of Children Family Services of Illinois and Providence Corporation in Arizona and works extensively with sexually abused children, behavior disordered children and children with special needs. Also for twenty years she has served as a foster and surrogate parent.

Maria joined the team of Bayless and Associates as a Family Support Partner November of 2004.


Education:
  Baccalaureate Degree Program
  Chicago State University
  Associates Program
  Chicago Community College


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Virgina A. Gonzalez, MSW, CISW
Certified Independent Social Worker

Ms. Gonzalez has worked in the Phoenix metropolitan area for approximately three years. She has experience assessing and treating a diverse population of children and families and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Ms. Gonzales has also provided parent training and domestic violence groups, as well as, groups on self-esteem for youth.

At Bayless and Associates she offers counseling services to children, adolescents and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.


Education:
  Master of Social Work
  University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
  University of Michigan



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