Behavioral Heatlh

Integrated Behavioral Health 

At Chiricahua, our Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) program brings medical and behavioral health providers together to support your overall well-being. IBH providers offer practical guidance to improve both your physical and mental health.

 

MAT Program

We also provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals facing substance use or chronic pain. MAT combines counseling with Buprenorphine (Suboxone) to support long-term recovery.

 

Counseling Services

At Chiricahua, our counseling services offer a welcoming, confidential space where individuals and families can feel heard and supported. Our caring, licensed counselors work with patients ages 6 and older to help navigate emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. We focus on building trust, strengthening coping skills, and supporting healing at your own pace. Whether you are dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns, our team is here to walk alongside you and support your overall well being.

At Chiricahua Community Health Centers (CCHCI), we care about your mental health just as much as your physical health. We offer counseling for individuals and families who are 6 years old and older. We can help you with many common issues, such as:
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Conduct Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • ADHD
  • ADD
  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Psychiatric Medication Management

Chiricahua offers psychiatric medication management for patients who may benefit from medications as part of their mental health care. They specialize in evaluating mental health symptoms, prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications, and ensuring those medications are working safely and effectively. They carefully watch for side effects, symptom changes, and potential interactions with other medical medications a patient may be taking.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners work closely with counselors and medical providers to support the whole person. This team based approach helps address mental health conditions while also supporting overall physical health and long term stability.

Integrated Behavioral Health 

Tamika Sullivan headshot

Tamika Sullivan, MSW LCSW

Director of Behavioral Health
Tamika Sullivan headshot

Director of Behavioral Health

Tamika Sullivan, MSW LCSW

JOINED CCHCI IN 2015

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

I believe in the mission of Chiricahua because it states very clearly “health care of all” and mental health care is such an important part of one’s overall health and wellbeing. Being able to assist Chiricahua with providing quality mental health care to all of our patients means being able to help change the overall wellbeing of all Cochise County one patient, one family and one community at a time. I look forward to bringing mental health care to all for many years to come.

TAMIKA'S BACKGROUND

I was born in Virginia but lived in several states and countries due to being part of a military family. I went to Virginia Polytechnical Institute and University (Virginia Tech) for undergrad degree in Family and Child Development. I received my Master’s Degree from a joint program with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T). I am a current doctoral candidate with Cummings Graduate Institute for my Doctorate of Behavioral Health.

My experiences of living all over the world encouraged me to be interested in working with people from all walks of life. Having worked with both children and adults in both a crisis and chronic case management setting I feel very passionate about my ability to assist people with all mental health questions and concerns.

I enjoy spending time with my two wonderful children, 14 and 16, my awesome husband of two years, and all the wonderful family I have located in the area.  Studying for my doctorate program has taken away all of my hobbies but my faith and my love of travel still hold a special place in my heart.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Professional School

Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University 1991-1995

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Doctorate of Behavioral Health (2026)

Board Certification / Specialty

Licensed Clinical Social Worker AZ

Practice Interests 
Behavioral Health

Patients Seen
Birth and older

Glenn D. Tanita, DMH

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Glenn D. Tanita, DMH

JOINED CCHCI IN 2022

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

Health for all means breaking down barriers to quality behavioral health services for everyone. I am excited to bring my experience as a psychologist to compassionately treat individuals at CCHCI.

GLENN'S BACKGROUND

I have dedicated my over 3 decade professional career to providing behavioral health care to individuals and families regardless of setting or circumstance. My journey has taken me from private sector health care to providing care for incarcerated individuals to providing care to individuals with disabilities. I am excited for my next chapter with CCHCI in Benson.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Doctor of Mental Health – 1985, University of California (San Francisco)

Master of Science – 1982, University of California (Berkeley)
Bachelor of Science – 1977, University of California (Los Angeles)

Practice Interests
Health and Wellness
Chronic Pain
Trauma-informed care

Patients Seen
School-age to Adult

Jazmine Morales, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jazmine Morales, MSW, LCSW

JOINED CCHCI IN 2024

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

Health for all means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to the care and resources needed to live a healthy life. It involves working together to remove barriers and prioritize the health of all community members, while providing compassionate, high-quality services

JAZMINE'S BACKGROUND

I was raised in Agua Prieta, Sonora, and Douglas, AZ. After graduating from high school, I moved to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University, where I completed both of my degrees. Since then, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations in various social work roles, including hospice care, private practice, equine-assisted psychotherapy, an inpatient psychiatric facility, and a college counseling center. I am passionate about being a social worker and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals from all walks of life. I am excited to return to Douglas and have the opportunity to serve the community where I grew up.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work – Arizona State University

Master’s degree in Social Work- Advanced Direct Practice – Arizona State University

PRACTICE INTERESTS:

PATIENTS SEEN (AGES): All ages

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and Spanish

Kerstin Hurley, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Kerstin Hurley, PhD

JOINED CCHCI IN 2016

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

I was drawn to work for the CCHCI by the enthusiasm of the staff to provide good care for their patients and community overall. They don’t just talk about good care, they provide it, to all people, and treat every patient as a valued person, regardless of why and how they present.

KERSTIN'S BACKGROUND

I’ve worked in Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology specialties throughout my training years and into my career. I have worked in in- and out- patient psychiatric facilities and in Emergency Departments providing psychiatric services to people in a variety of levels of crisis. I’ve enjoyed serving people at all levels of mental and physical health and look forward to the challenges ahead.  My life experiences encouraged me to be interested in working with people from all walks of life. Having worked with both children and adults in both acute and chronic settings, I feel very confident about my ability to assist people with all mental health questions and concerns.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

University of Arizona – MS in Sport Psychology with emphasis in Stress Management and Wellness – 1996

California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego – MS in Health Psychology – 2002

California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego – PhD in Clinical Psychology – 2012

Paula Bird, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Paula Bird, LCSW

JOINED CCHCI IN 2019

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

I believe in the mission of CCCHI because I think healthcare is a basic right. When there is good healthcare available, it helps build communities.

PAULA'S BACKGROUND

I’m from New Hampshire. I moved to Bisbee after visiting and falling in love with the community.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Professional School:

Masters of Social Work
Boston College, Newton, Massachusetts

Patients Seen: 
All ages

Polly Lund, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Sierra Vista Pediatrics

Polly Lund, LCSW

Coming Soon

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ange-Marie Pompee-Synsmir, PhD, MSN,APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ange-Marie Pompee-Synsmir, PhD, MSN,APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

JOINED CCHCI IN 2025

Jonathan Rutherford, PMHNP-BC

Director, Advanced Practice- Psychiatry, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Director, Advanced Practice- Psychiatry, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jonathan Rutherford, PMHNP-BC

JOINED CCHCI IN 2021

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

This organization was founded on the principle of bringing quality health care to even the most needy and vulnerable. While anyone can experience behavioral health difficulties, it is especially prevalent among those with the least access to essential resources. I love that Chiricahua can help bring these essential services to those who need it most.

JONATHAN'S BACKGROUND

I have long been fascinated by the mind and loved helping those with struggles with their mental health. I initially studied psychology, obtaining my bachelor’s degree in that field. However, I decided to change to nursing, figuring I would be able to better care for my family. In 2015, I joined the Behavioral Health Unit at Canyon Vista Medical Center, marrying my two fields. In 2016, I began pursuing further nursing education with the goal to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In 2017, I became the director of the Behavioral Health Unit. In 2020, I completed my education, and in 2021, I obtained my license as an NP. In late 2021, I joined Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.

More important than my career is my family. I love my wife and my five children more than anything else.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University, November 2020

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)

PRACTICE INTERESTS:
Adult and pediatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy

PATIENTS SEEN (AGES):
All ages

Kathryn “Katie” Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC

Kathryn “Katie” Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kathryn “Katie” Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kathryn “Katie” Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC

JOINED CCHCI IN 2024

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

In order for an individual to have an opportunity to live their best life, attending to their whole person health is crucial. All individuals, from all walks of life should have the opportunity to access comprehensive healthcare. Whole person health is readily embraced and practiced by CCHCI from the ground up, in every department.

KATHRYN'S BACKGROUND

I have had the amazing opportunity to engage in the field of mental health from the beginning of my career as a registered nurse. It was clear to me from day one that my personal attributes and values could guide me to assist others that were struggling from mental health challenges. In 2001, I felt a need to advance my career and obtained my Master’s degree. I have been a successful and accomplished Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ever since. I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings throughout my career, though my heart is centered in community mental health.

I am an outdoor, nature loving individual. I am outside as much as I possibly can. I am an avid backcountry horseman. I have more recently initiated my running career, participating in 10k and half marathon events.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Education:

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Washington State University, Pullman Washington, 1987

Master’s of Nursing from University of Washington, Seattle Washington, 2001

ANCC certification in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.

Member of the Neuroscience Education Institute for 15 years.

PRACTICE INTERESTS: Serious and disabling mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders and medical complexity. Assertive Community Treatment is of great interest to me. I enjoy program development and the opportunity to precept PMHNP candidates.

PATIENTS SEEN (AGES): Ages 13 and up.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, smattering of Spanish.

Patrick Thurber, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Patrick Thurber, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Patrick Thurber, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Patrick Thurber, MSN, PMHNP-BC

JOINED CCHCI IN 2023

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

Everyone has a different, personal definition of “health.” Whatever that definition may be, I believe that all of us deserve choices when it comes to our physical and mental health, as well as someone who we trust to help us navigate those choices. I work each day to offer those choices and that trust to our patients as part of Chiricahua’s mission of “Health for All.”

PATRICK'S BACKGROUND

Until I became a nurse, I followed a very scattered professional path. I have worked in a bakery, home construction, driving a tractor for a marina boatyard, teaching elementary school, teaching college, bartending, and as an innkeeper. I lived in 11 different states as well as Costa Rica, Spain, and 3 years in Chile. Frankly, this chapter of my life was pretty fun but I also got pretty lost! In the process of being found (by my wife), I decided to become a nurse and began working for a local in-patient behavioral health facility here in Cochise County. My experience there encouraged me to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Now, I work alongside my wife at CCHCI: the best possible destination along this wild and winding road that is life!

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Education:

Bachelor of Arts – University of Toledo 2008

Associate Degree in Nursing – Cochise College 2018

Master of Science in Nursing – Yale University 2023

 

PRACTICE INTERESTS: Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health, Integrative Psychiatry, and Existential Psychotherapy.

PATIENTS SEEN (AGES): 0-100+

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Spanish

Counseling staff

Ana Rebecca Toothman, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Ana Rebecca Toothman, LMFT

JOINED CCHCI IN 2024
Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

For the past 30 years of my serving as a counselor in various capacities, at diverse locations/ institutions and organizations, Chiricahua Community Health Centers is where, I believe that we can make, “Health for All” a reality for our community. “Health for all,” is about offering hope and healing to everyone who is willing to receive it, and I am proud to say that here at Chiricahua, we are believing, practicing, and putting all our effort towards that very goal. I have seen firsthand that there is a culture of compassion cultivating an awareness of genuine care, because this has been a longstanding cry of my heart for many years, to finally work in an environment where we can acknowledge and treat all our members in the community, as valuable human beings, worthy of life, health, and prosperity. It is an undeniable foundational principle based on scientific knowledge that confirms we are all humans connected in a magnificent way and integral parts in the success of our own existence.

ANA'S BACKGROUND

Most of my educational background in counseling involved extensive supervision and research related training, both at UCLA Trauma Psychiatry School-Based Program for 5 years and CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Outpatient Psychiatry Program for 2 years. Additional training was received through GREENPESHAH CLINICS, Center for Autism and Related Disorders and PACIFIC CLINICS Day treatment center and other various clinical programs. Extensive training acquired continued education courses have been completed in seminar formats and online courses to include child development, adult, parental, family, and couples counseling training.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

SPECIALITY:

Integrative Systems Therapy, a META Frameworks Approach, which can integrate CBT, RAT, Narrative, Experiential, System and Strategic Therapeutic Modalities to inform a Client Centered approach to treatment.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Occidental College, Los Angeles

Master of Arts in Marriage, and Family Therapy– Fuller Theological Seminary,

Pasadena Master of Arts in Theology– Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena

PRACTICE INTERESTS:

Integrative Meta Frameworks Approach to Client Centered Treatment which includes working with individuals and families who struggle with loss and bereavement issues, trauma Issues, oppositional defiance issues, parenting issues, family and couples’ issues, behavioral Issues, mood Issues.

PATIENTS SEEN (AGES): 6+

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Bilingual, Spanish and English

Antoinette M Martinez, MS

Antoinette M Martinez, MS

LAC, Counselor
Antoinette M Martinez, MS

LAC, Counselor

Antoinette M Martinez, MS

JOINED CCHCI IN 2023

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

Everyone deserves to be heard and to be healthy. It is important for someone to know they have a team to support their decisions on their health as well provide services to help them along in their journey.

ANTOINETTE'S BACKGROUND

I am a Sierra Vista Native. I am a mother to 3 handsome sons and a grandmother to a beautiful girl. I have met people in my lifetime that gave me tools to better myself and I wanted to share my experiences but also meet people where they are at. Everyone deserves to be heard.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Associate in Biblical Studies from North Carolina College of Theology

Bachelor of Science in Counseling from Grand Canyon University

Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University

 

PRACTICE INTERESTS: Substance Abuse Counseling and Mental Health

PATIENTS SEEN (AGES): From ages 6 to adult

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English

Larry Corrales, LPC, MSCHMC, NCC, BHP

Counselor, BH Substance Use

Counselor, BH Substance Use

Larry Corrales, LPC, MSCHMC, NCC, BHP

Coming Soon

Scott Lacy, LAC Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Scott Lacy, LAC Counselor

JOINED CCHCI IN 2022

Sherri Arenas, MS, LPC, BHP

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sherri Arenas, MS, LPC, BHP

JOINED CCHCI IN 2019

Why I Believe in the Mission of CCHCI

I work at CCHCI because of the strong mission statement that promotes positive change in people’s lives. “Health Care for all” is not just treating a person’s medical needs. To me is about promoting wellness for the whole person that includes the physical, mental, social, and environmental needs of the our members. I strive to work as a team member in providing solution focused, person centered and evidence based mental health services for our members to promote a stronger healthier individual.

SHERRI'S BACKGROUND

I was born and raised in Illinois and, as a military spouse for over 23 years, my family and I had moved frequently and found ourselves making our final move to AZ in 2006. I have two daughters and now five grandchildren. When my youngest child moved on to college, I returned to school in 2007 to complete my Master’s degree at University of Phoenix in Tucson , AZ in Community Counseling.

I have had the opportunities to work with person’s from all walks of life: Employment Specialist/ Case manager for the mentally and Developmental Disabled Adults; Social Service Director in multiple skilled Nursing facilities, juvenile Probation Officer with youths ages 9-17; Counselor for an adult inpatient treatment facility for substance abuse and severely mentally ill; Community counselor working with all age groups and diagnoses in members’ homes and or community.

I believe in using a person centered approach to therapy using a solution focus method that best promotes progress with the individual. I have training in the following therapy approaches: person center, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Eye movement desensitization Reprocessing, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focus and psychotherapy.

 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Professional  School

Masters of Science, Community Counseling
University of Phoenix, Tucson

Bachelors of Science, Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Board Certification / Specialty
Licensed Professional Counselor

Practice Interests
Behavioral Health

Patients Seen
18 years and older