Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders addressed through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Whole Person Healing
Co-Occurring Treatment
Freedom from the combined challenges of mental health and substance use starts with integrated care delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Dual-diagnosis treatment addresses both conditions together to help you thrive across all dimensions of wellness and support lasting, fulfilling recovery. You deserve to see what is on the other side of this struggle.
Find Your Peace
Primary Mental Health
Modern mental health treatment for the challenges of real life; we are here with compassion and warmth to help you find your footing. We are fully dedicated to supporting you every step of the way with programs designed around you, backed by evidence-based approaches. You don't have to go through this alone.
A New Beginning
Addiction Treatment
We have been where you are, we can show you a path forward. Addiction treatment focuses on helping you maintain abstinence, regain stability, and begin living the life you’ve always wanted. Getting sober is just the beginning.
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Wondering What Your Life Could Be?
Scottsdale Rehab for Mental Health, Addiction & Alcoholism
When you are ready to seek out treatment, finding a trusted place you feel safe is important. We recognize this courageous first step. Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center has helped families nationwide find a new way of living and thriving. We're here when you're ready.
Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center builds comprehensive treatment programs designed to assist our clients in transforming their lives through a therapeutic journey of self-discovery, real-world experiences, skill building and relational repair. Guided by principles of authenticity, compassion and fellowship, we consider ourselves a healing community rather than a "facility". Providing a full continuum of care across Residential and Outpatient centers, our goal is for our clients to rewrite their stories, creating a new relationship with themselves and the world around them.
Journey to Wellness
Levels of Care
Walking through our doors welcomes you into a lively and welcoming culture of joyful and authentic recovery, no matter if it is your first time seeking help or your 10th time in treatment.
Different levels of care are available to match where you are in your recovery journey, whether you need intensive daily support or more flexible outpatient options. Our full continuum is intentionally designed to provide 90 days of healing and includes Inpatient-Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Evening IOP programs, allowing you or your loved one to receive the right level of care at the right time.
In Their Own Words
Voices of Recovery
“This is my second home. This place was here for me in my time of need and accepted me back with open arms. I cant explain the how much I value my friends i expect to have for life here and also the staff who are like apart of my family. If you are looking for people who know how to treat people you should put this at the top of your list for sure. Much love <3.”
Kameron L.Verified Patient
Dual Diagnosis Program
Many Struggles.
One Integrated Path to Healing.
Designed by Clinical Founder Daniel Nichols, LCSW, our co-occurring treatment programming provides specialized care for clients who struggle with ongoing substance abuse alongside unresolved trauma, mood disorder or personality disorder. We address this complexity with an Integrated Health Model with Abstinence Focus which allows for sobriety to be established within a foundation of evidence-based clinical interventions, psychiatric care and resilience building.
From Our Clinical Founder
Whole-Person Treatment Built Around Each Client
Daniel Nichols, LCSW shares the philosophy behind Scottsdale Providence: providing individualized care that is supportive and challenging enough to help people grow. Treatment combines expert clinical guidance, an emphasis on personal responsibility, and a recovery community where clients build connection and fellowship together.
Treatment Modalities
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches
A comprehensive range of proven therapeutic modalities are used to meet your unique needs. From trauma-focused treatments to behavioral therapies, evidence-based approaches are combined to address the challenges you are facing and support steady, long-term progress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Deep Brain Reorienting
EMDR
Neurofeedback Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Grief Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Rebuild essential daily living skills and establish healthy routines through purposeful, meaningful activities. Our occupational therapists work with you to restore independence in self-care, productivity, and leisure while developing coping strategies that support long-term recovery and help you reintegrate into work, family, and community life.
Addiction
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Overseen by Board-Certified Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Steven Locnikar, substance use disorder treatment combines a holistic approach with medically supported detox, personalized treatment planning, and a positive, solution-focused recovery culture. Evidence-based therapies including 12-Step Facilitation help you address substance use patterns while also supporting your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being in a structured, supportive setting focused on long-term sobriety.
Medically Supported Detox
Begin safely and comfortably with round-the-clock medical care through withdrawal.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Care built around your story, your substance use patterns, and your goals.
12-Step Facilitation
Evidence-based engagement with a proven framework, fellowship, and accountability.
Solution-Focused Recovery Culture
A positive community that builds momentum toward lasting sobriety.
Physician-Led Care
Dr. Steven Locnikar
Every step of treatment is overseen by an addiction medicine expert, so your recovery is grounded in real medical care from day one.
Primary Mental Health
Mental Health Care That Meets You Where You Are
With over 300 years of clinical expertise our comprehensive mental health treatment program includes diagnostic and assessment services, one-on-one and group therapy, trauma work and continuous psychiatric support. Our approach promotes healing through both compassionate self-awareness and comprehensive psychoeducation, driving rapid and lasting improvements in your emotional wellbeing.
Our Clinical Philosophy
Trauma-Informed Care for the Whole Person
Keren Poirier, LCSW explains how individualized, trauma-informed care looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. Scottsdale Providence combines clinical insight, compassion, and respect for each client’s role in their recovery.
Our Staff
Meet Our Treatment Team
Meet the people behind Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center. Our team brings together clinical, medical, and operational experience to support every stage of recovery.
Daniel Nichols, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer, Co-Founder
Alex Porter
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Steven J. Locnikar
Medical Director
Sabrina Robidoux, NP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Keren Poirier, LCSW
Clinical Director
Andrew Parker, LMSW
Lead Residential Therapist
Lisa Mutterperl, LMFT, LAAC, CAADC, ATR
Residential Primary Therapist
Tyler Kees, LPC-S
Lead Outpatient Therapist
Jillian Turner, LPC, NCC, CCTS-A
Clinical Supervisor, Trauma Therapist
Denise Aguilera, LAC
Primary Therapist
Michael Marino, LAC
Primary Therapist
Jackie Powell, LIAC, MAC
Primary Therapist
Cynthia Loven, LAC
Primary Therapist
Liz Gori, LAC
Evening IOP Therapist
Sarah Anderson, OTD, OTR/L
Director of OT Programming, Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Raini Leveen, MOT, OTR/L
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Freddy Saenz, BA
Intake Therapist
Samantha Jerome, RDN, CDCES, LRD
Nutritionist
Ciara Shoptaw
Medical Manager
Dr. Susan Borgaro
Independent Consulting Neuropsychologist
Tyler Williams
Residential Case Manager
Logan Thompson
Outpatient Case Manager
Mark Voglio
Facilities and Housing Director
Kassie Thompson
Office Administrator
Michelle Sheydayi
Chief Marketing Officer
Shannon Spollen
Clinical Outreach Specialist
Logan Bennett
Senior Clinical Outreach Specialist
Todd Bolser, MM, CRS
Utilization Director
Nicole Notorio
Billing Director
Shawn Mikiska
Clinical Operations Director, Co-Founder
Taliah Tsunis
Chief Administrative Officer, Co-Founder
David Humphreys
Chief Financial Officer
Ashley Banderet
Director of Admissions
Elisa Sabyan
Lead Admissions Coordinator
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Caitlin Day, LAAC
Admissions Coordinator
What Our Clients Say
Stories of Hope & Recovery
Browse firsthand reviews of Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center, shared in the words of the people who wrote them. The comments below offer a closer look at the care team, treatment setting, communication, and support available here.
“I have been a client at SPRC since the end of May 2025. This place honestly saved my life. I was in the PHP house for my first 2 months, and while there were hard days, I could not be more grateful that I stayed. SPRC taught me not just how to sit with discomfort, but how to thrive in it. Before coming here, I was hopeless. I did 3 weeks at a residential treatment center in Tucson before I was booted due to insurance. Alex and the other staff at SPRC were incredibly gracious with my financial situation; they look at the clients as real people rather than numbers. Each therapist here made me feel cared for and understood in both groups and individual sessions. Working with Denise has expanded my view of past traumas and how those affect my decisions and actions today, and she has facilitated so much healing of my inner parts. Dr. Sarah and her OT team helped me significantly with understanding my underlying neurodivergence. If you are debating coming here or sending your loved one here, I can attest to it being an extremely compassionate, fun-loving, and respectful community. The people I’ve met here have become a family to me, so much so that I decided to return for IOP after taking time out of state. That’s not to say it’s an easy walk in the park; you will work here, and you will face challenges. But you will have people standing by your side throughout them all. I feel the team at SPRC genuinely wants the best for me and cares about my wellbeing and success living a sober, free life. All of my love to this place.”
“Scottsdale Providence changed my whole life. I walked in completely broken, drinking and using to survive, carrying years of trauma and pain I didn’t even know how to set down. I didn’t know what I needed. I just knew I couldn’t keep living the way I was bc it was killing me. From the second I got there, the staff saw me in a way nobody ever has. They understood me. They didn’t judge me. Everything they do has intention. Nothing is random. There is rhyme and reason behind every group, every boundary, every tough conversation, and every moment they push you to sit with yourself instead of running. And honestly, the people you meet here… they’re a huge part of the healing. The patients are amazing bc the staff creates a space where everyone feels safe and connected. You end up being transparent in ways you never have before. You hear everyone’s truth. You share yours. You feel seen and less alone. That kind of honesty changes you. Most of the staff are addicts in recovery too, with years and years of sobriety. That makes such a difference. They don’t talk at you. They talk with you. They get the addict mind. They understand the shame, the fear, the spiraling, the survival mode. They know what it feels like to want to quit and still feel pulled back in. You just feel understood on a soul level. They didn’t just help me stop drinking and using. They helped me understand why I did it. They got to the root emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They taught me tools I actually use every single day. They challenged me when I wanted to shut down. They held space for me when I couldn’t catch my breath. Not once did I feel judged. I felt guided. I felt held. I felt like my life actually mattered. Scottsdale Providence didn’t just help me get sober. They gave me my life back. They gave my kids their mom back. They helped me find myself again. If you’re scared or feel like there’s no way out, I’m telling you from my own heart, this place is real. This is where healing actually happens. I’m forever grateful.”
“I attended SPRC for both sober living and intensive out patient therapy (IOP). The experience was amazing start to finish. The entire team is highly trained in both addiction and mental health counseling. This is a must use treatment center if your battling addiction or mental health issues.”
“Good staff and good programming. I would recommend this place if ur looking into getting help.”
“it was a great environment! all the staff are wonderful & super supportive. i felt heard & seen & i was provided with whatever i needed.”
“I had a really great experience here. The staff was great. They genuinely cared about the patients. They have so much love and patience. They helped me with knowing that these feelings won’t last forever. And reminded me of grounding techniques that I can use to help calm myself down. The therapists are amazing, especially Jillian and Denise. They really know their stuff and are easy to build a rapport with. They helped me learn skills to help with emotional regulation. Jillian made getting through EMDR possible with time. I felt so safe with Jillian. I wish she could come back to Virginia with me.”
“Scottsdale Providence is amazing! The staff genuinely cares and does fantastic work”
“This is my second home. This place was here for me in my time of need and accepted me back with open arms. I cant explain the how much I value my friends i expect to have for life here and also the staff who are like apart of my family. If you are looking for people who know how to treat people you should put this at the top of your list for sure. Much love <3.”
“I have been a client at SPRC since the end of May 2025. This place honestly saved my life. I was in the PHP house for my first 2 months, and while there were hard days, I could not be more grateful that I stayed. SPRC taught me not just how to sit with discomfort, but how to thrive in it. Before coming here, I was hopeless. I did 3 weeks at a residential treatment center in Tucson before I was booted due to insurance. Alex and the other staff at SPRC were incredibly gracious with my financial situation; they look at the clients as real people rather than numbers. Each therapist here made me feel cared for and understood in both groups and individual sessions. Working with Denise has expanded my view of past traumas and how those affect my decisions and actions today, and she has facilitated so much healing of my inner parts. Dr. Sarah and her OT team helped me significantly with understanding my underlying neurodivergence. If you are debating coming here or sending your loved one here, I can attest to it being an extremely compassionate, fun-loving, and respectful community. The people I’ve met here have become a family to me, so much so that I decided to return for IOP after taking time out of state. That’s not to say it’s an easy walk in the park; you will work here, and you will face challenges. But you will have people standing by your side throughout them all. I feel the team at SPRC genuinely wants the best for me and cares about my wellbeing and success living a sober, free life. All of my love to this place.”
“Scottsdale Providence changed my whole life. I walked in completely broken, drinking and using to survive, carrying years of trauma and pain I didn’t even know how to set down. I didn’t know what I needed. I just knew I couldn’t keep living the way I was bc it was killing me. From the second I got there, the staff saw me in a way nobody ever has. They understood me. They didn’t judge me. Everything they do has intention. Nothing is random. There is rhyme and reason behind every group, every boundary, every tough conversation, and every moment they push you to sit with yourself instead of running. And honestly, the people you meet here… they’re a huge part of the healing. The patients are amazing bc the staff creates a space where everyone feels safe and connected. You end up being transparent in ways you never have before. You hear everyone’s truth. You share yours. You feel seen and less alone. That kind of honesty changes you. Most of the staff are addicts in recovery too, with years and years of sobriety. That makes such a difference. They don’t talk at you. They talk with you. They get the addict mind. They understand the shame, the fear, the spiraling, the survival mode. They know what it feels like to want to quit and still feel pulled back in. You just feel understood on a soul level. They didn’t just help me stop drinking and using. They helped me understand why I did it. They got to the root emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They taught me tools I actually use every single day. They challenged me when I wanted to shut down. They held space for me when I couldn’t catch my breath. Not once did I feel judged. I felt guided. I felt held. I felt like my life actually mattered. Scottsdale Providence didn’t just help me get sober. They gave me my life back. They gave my kids their mom back. They helped me find myself again. If you’re scared or feel like there’s no way out, I’m telling you from my own heart, this place is real. This is where healing actually happens. I’m forever grateful.”
“I attended SPRC for both sober living and intensive out patient therapy (IOP). The experience was amazing start to finish. The entire team is highly trained in both addiction and mental health counseling. This is a must use treatment center if your battling addiction or mental health issues.”
“Good staff and good programming. I would recommend this place if ur looking into getting help.”
“it was a great environment! all the staff are wonderful & super supportive. i felt heard & seen & i was provided with whatever i needed.”
“I had a really great experience here. The staff was great. They genuinely cared about the patients. They have so much love and patience. They helped me with knowing that these feelings won’t last forever. And reminded me of grounding techniques that I can use to help calm myself down. The therapists are amazing, especially Jillian and Denise. They really know their stuff and are easy to build a rapport with. They helped me learn skills to help with emotional regulation. Jillian made getting through EMDR possible with time. I felt so safe with Jillian. I wish she could come back to Virginia with me.”
“Scottsdale Providence is amazing! The staff genuinely cares and does fantastic work”
“This is my second home. This place was here for me in my time of need and accepted me back with open arms. I cant explain the how much I value my friends i expect to have for life here and also the staff who are like apart of my family. If you are looking for people who know how to treat people you should put this at the top of your list for sure. Much love <3.”
“If you are serious about getting help with your mental health and/or sobriety this is THE PLACE!!! SPRC has changed my life and given me everything that I need in my mental health recovery, and I am so grateful that I will be continuing my care with them for years to come. I was skeptical about seeking treatment for myself after seeing family members shuffled around and medicated to collect a copay and to bill insurance. SPRC treats you like an individual and will go above and beyond to get you the help that you need! They do everything with love and sometimes it’s tough love, but true healing and serious treatment needs that! The community that has been built is unlike any other as well! Come to get healthy, and stay for the love and support!!!”
“My experience at Scottsdale Providence was amazing. I wasn’t sure what treatment would be like or what to expect but the staff has been beyond amazing and helpful throughout my journey. They offer many tools to help out through recovery process. I started out at the residential house first and the staff there is awesome, extremely helpful, and very well educated. They have group therapy sessions that I found to be extremely helpful and have helped me out a lot with my social anxiety. I then moved to the PHP house which was also another awesome experience for me. The PHP program was also extremely beneficial and involves a more work like schedule to help with adjusting back into the real world. Both houses were a great opportunity to get to know the staff on a bit of a personal level and build relationships with other clients as well. The fellowship I have gained in treatment is just one of the many things that makes me want to continue on with my sobriety. I have built relationships that I truly believe will last a lifetime. I am beyond thankful to the staff at the houses and at the center as well.”
“This is not an ordinary treatment center. The staff genuinely cares about you and the groups are top quality. There’s no perfect treatment facility, but this one comes pretty close. My time has been much better than other places I’ve gone to because the people here make you feel like you truly matter. I came into this place hopeless and feeling broken and they have supported me every step of the way. They pushed me at times, which was hard, but it has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. I will forever be grateful that I chose Scottsdale Providence. I am a new person because of it.”
“I came into this place absolutely lost and hopeless. This place showed me the love and grace i needed to get back on my feet and on track to living a healthy successful life. A huge Thank you to the staff and everything you have all done for me if you suffer from mental disorders/substance abuse this is the place to go for help, couldn’t have asked for a better experience”
“Providence of Scottsdale is NOT just another treatment center. They are not the place that is going to keep you sober 30 days, drain your bank account, and kick you out the door only to relapse a week later. Providence is a place that will teach you how to live life again, or maybe for the first time ever, without needing mind altering substances. It will teach you how to be okay with the person you are right now, and how to make changes to the areas you need help with. The staff are people I can call my friends even to this day. If you are looking for a life changing place to go, then this is the place for you. How badly do you want it?”
“This facility saved my life! I highly recommend this program to any individual that is struggling, I couldn’t thank the staff here enough for the impact that has been made for my family and I!”
“SPRC provided professional level of care for my mental health and helped me reshape some of my beliefs to produce a more healthy state of living. I would recommend the facility to anyone struggling with depression or anxiety.”
“For my first attempt at treatment...it has been exceptional. The staff here are knowledgeable, caring and easy to deal with. I highly recommend SPRC”
“If you are serious about getting help with your mental health and/or sobriety this is THE PLACE!!! SPRC has changed my life and given me everything that I need in my mental health recovery, and I am so grateful that I will be continuing my care with them for years to come. I was skeptical about seeking treatment for myself after seeing family members shuffled around and medicated to collect a copay and to bill insurance. SPRC treats you like an individual and will go above and beyond to get you the help that you need! They do everything with love and sometimes it’s tough love, but true healing and serious treatment needs that! The community that has been built is unlike any other as well! Come to get healthy, and stay for the love and support!!!”
“My experience at Scottsdale Providence was amazing. I wasn’t sure what treatment would be like or what to expect but the staff has been beyond amazing and helpful throughout my journey. They offer many tools to help out through recovery process. I started out at the residential house first and the staff there is awesome, extremely helpful, and very well educated. They have group therapy sessions that I found to be extremely helpful and have helped me out a lot with my social anxiety. I then moved to the PHP house which was also another awesome experience for me. The PHP program was also extremely beneficial and involves a more work like schedule to help with adjusting back into the real world. Both houses were a great opportunity to get to know the staff on a bit of a personal level and build relationships with other clients as well. The fellowship I have gained in treatment is just one of the many things that makes me want to continue on with my sobriety. I have built relationships that I truly believe will last a lifetime. I am beyond thankful to the staff at the houses and at the center as well.”
“This is not an ordinary treatment center. The staff genuinely cares about you and the groups are top quality. There’s no perfect treatment facility, but this one comes pretty close. My time has been much better than other places I’ve gone to because the people here make you feel like you truly matter. I came into this place hopeless and feeling broken and they have supported me every step of the way. They pushed me at times, which was hard, but it has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. I will forever be grateful that I chose Scottsdale Providence. I am a new person because of it.”
“I came into this place absolutely lost and hopeless. This place showed me the love and grace i needed to get back on my feet and on track to living a healthy successful life. A huge Thank you to the staff and everything you have all done for me if you suffer from mental disorders/substance abuse this is the place to go for help, couldn’t have asked for a better experience”
“Providence of Scottsdale is NOT just another treatment center. They are not the place that is going to keep you sober 30 days, drain your bank account, and kick you out the door only to relapse a week later. Providence is a place that will teach you how to live life again, or maybe for the first time ever, without needing mind altering substances. It will teach you how to be okay with the person you are right now, and how to make changes to the areas you need help with. The staff are people I can call my friends even to this day. If you are looking for a life changing place to go, then this is the place for you. How badly do you want it?”
“This facility saved my life! I highly recommend this program to any individual that is struggling, I couldn’t thank the staff here enough for the impact that has been made for my family and I!”
“SPRC provided professional level of care for my mental health and helped me reshape some of my beliefs to produce a more healthy state of living. I would recommend the facility to anyone struggling with depression or anxiety.”
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