Meet the Team

Since opening the doors of the practice in 2009,  We have provided clients in the west valley with a wide range of psychological services. Life can be hard, but we are here to guide you through those obstacles towards emotional health and healing.

The Becoming Transformed Team

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Lisa Gomez MA, LPC, ACS

  • FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something impactful, our founder brings a rich history of hands-on experience. She has been working in the mental health field in Arizona since 1997. Upon completing her Master's Degree from NAU Lisa was recruited to work with an innovative program, Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST). She became one of only 5 therapists in the state of Arizona to be certified as an MST therapist. Lisa also work at the world-renowned Remuda Ranch, where she specialized in working with people suffering from eating disorders. In 2019 she received her ministry license through the Arizona School of Ministry. In 2023 she became certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help her clients with trauma. Lisa is also a Nationally Accredited Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Lisa's expertise is available to you with the hope of assisting you in Becoming Transformed.

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  • Clinical Lead

    Ryan received his Master of Science in Professional Counseling in 2015, and his Master of Science in Leadership in 2011, both at Grand Canyon University. He has received a certification in Christian counseling and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. He spends much of his spare time with family, serving in church leadership, reading/writing, and enjoying the great outdoors. He offers a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy. Specifically utilizing realistic solution-focused interventions and empirical counseling skills with a variety of psychological, social, behavioral and emotional needs, Shelby provides a values-based mental health service. He provides services for with any gender and cultural background.

Ryan "Shelby" Butler MS, LPC

Samantha Martin MS, LPC

  • Child & Adult Counselor

    Samantha Martin is a licensed associate counselor. Born and raised in the state of Arizona, she has received a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in May of 2013. She also has received a Bachelor in Psychology as well as Bachelor of Communication from Arizona State University. Her approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapies as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapies and she focuses on understanding clients’ needs and goals to provide the best care for them. She strives to understand and work with her clients to help them build a more satisfying life experience for themselves.

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Carley Hawkins MS, LAC

  • Children & Adult Counselor
    Carley completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University in 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2018, also at GCU, after shifting her focus from premedical studies. Carley’s experiences in special education and community mental health has helped to shape the approach in helping support people.Carley has a passion for helping others advocate for themselves and a goal to encourage you to believe in your worth. She values a person-centered approach to therapy and applies the conditions of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard in her practice. She believes the therapeutic relationship is key to the counseling process and feels it is essential for counselors to demonstrate cultural awareness and trauma sensitivity. Carley is grateful for the opportunity to connect with you and hold space as you process your experiences and work towards your goals.

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  • Child and Adult Counselor
    Kirsten completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University in 2024. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2017 from University of the Southwest. Kirsten has always had a passion for helping and supporting others in a manner that best honors them. She has worked in the medical field over the past 9 years, which has enhanced her empathy and passion for assisting others and for helping them feel comfortable during uncomfortable situations. With this experience, Kirsten’s focus is an eclectic approach with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy. She believes that all clients should be met where they are at and that the therapeutic relationship should be collaborative in nature, allowing the client to define their goals and advocate for themselves. She is excited to embark on this journey with you, to support you, to honor you, and to help you achieve your goals.

Kirsten Yaksich MS, LAC

  • Adult Counselor

    Michelle is a trauma experienced Clinical Psychotherapist with over 20 years within the behavioral health arena with experience in public health education, domestic violence advocacy, and the judicial system; treating severely traumatized populations, court-ordered adolescent sex offenders, adult DUI, and Domestic violent offenders.  Michelle’s passion is to work with adults who have endured early childhood trauma, and subsequent cascading trauma as a result.   Michelle believes that “education is the key to healing” offering a range of safe, compassionate, and holistic treatment modalities including:  IFS, EFT, CBT, and TA.  Her passion is to empower her patients to create their best lives-to love the life you live, and to live the life you love!

Michelle Mulnix, MS LPC

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  • Dr. Sharon L Paul, DNP, PMHNP-BC, known as “Dr. Paul,” is a doctor of nursing practice in psychiatric-mental health. Dr. Paul is a seasoned provider practicing for over 22 years. She moved from Michigan to Arizona in 2006 with exemplary academic preparation and clinical experience from Saginaw Valley State University, University of Michigan, and Rush Medical University. While residing in Arizona, Dr. Paul has served individuals from all age groups with various types of psychiatric-mental health needs in clinics and hospitals throughout Maricopa County including Remuda Ranch, The Meadows, Arizona Children’s Association, and Southwest Behavioral Health. To better serve her patients, Dr. Paul became interested in integrative and functional medicine for mental health, a revolutionary approach that treats the underlying causes of psychiatric symptoms that can lead to better outcomes towards recovery. Her interest in identifying underlying causes has turned into a passion that she incorporates in her practice for patients who are interested in a more robust approach to wellness. It is important to Dr. Paul that her clients experience a patient-focused avenue unique to each person. Her extensive experience allows her to design a versatile treatment approach specific to your own customized needs, which includes the use of nutrition, reduction of toxin exposure, effective herbs and supplements, along with traditional pharmaceuticals to address mental health concerns associated with substance use, eating disorders, process addictions, anger issues, mood instability, anxiety, ADHD, impulse control, and psychotic symptoms. Dr. Paul is committed to leaving a legacy to newly trained psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who hold a passion for functional psychiatry to join her in providing comprehensive mental health care at Integra Mental Health in Surprise, AZ. As a satisfied resident of the Grand Canyon State, Dr. Paul enjoys her time as a widowed mother of 4 adult children, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Her hobbies include organic gardening, cultivating herbal medicines, and exploring Christian studies.

Candi Kusler MA, LPC

  • Child, Adult and Marriage Counselor

    Candi Kusler is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Born and raised in Kansas, married and moved to Colorado where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at University of Northern Colorado in 2005. She volunteered in the community in various capacities and worked in ministry while raising her three kids, until returning to school for her master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian university and graduated in 2022. Candi moved to Arizona from Wyoming in June of 2025. Candi utilizes a variety of modalities in therapy to meet each individual client’s needs for healing. She has training in Synergetic play therapy, Sand tray therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Person-Centered, Solution focused therapy, Trauma informed therapy, Biblical informed therapy. Candi works with ages seven years to adults, families, couples, and parental support. Candi has worked with kids and young adults on the spectrum. As a therapist her goal and joy is to support your mental, physical and spiritual healing and growth.

Dr. Sharon Paul DNP, PMHNP-BC

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