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.
“Great place to Grow, staff is great and you get the support you need, would highly recommend.”
“Scottsdale Providence has truly changed my life. All of the staff members and therapists are so kind, compassionate and truly care about the clients and their well being. I have never seen anything like it and would highly recommend them to any one suffering with substance abuse or mental health issues.”
“Very grateful for my experience at SPRC and elated that I chose this treatment center. This process was wonderful my physical, mental, and spiritual health. Dan is a great clinical director and Jackie was a wonderful primary therapist.”
“Scottsdale Providence recovery center is Amazing. staff are fair firm and reasonable they are understanding and we’ll equipped with the skill and knowledge to help with just about any situation or circumstances one will struggle with I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking help.”
“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.”
“Providence was extremely helpful to my personal recovery. They provided me with many helpful coping skills as well as resources for managing my substance abuse. The staff are all really kind and it has made a big difference in my perspective and outlook on my future.”
“Scottsdales Providence Recovery Center saved my life. I have a new lease on life along with the tools to use moving forward. The staff is professional and compassionate. I will be forever grateful for my time here!”
“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.”
“Great place to Grow, staff is great and you get the support you need, would highly recommend.”
“Scottsdale Providence has truly changed my life. All of the staff members and therapists are so kind, compassionate and truly care about the clients and their well being. I have never seen anything like it and would highly recommend them to any one suffering with substance abuse or mental health issues.”
“Very grateful for my experience at SPRC and elated that I chose this treatment center. This process was wonderful my physical, mental, and spiritual health. Dan is a great clinical director and Jackie was a wonderful primary therapist.”
“Scottsdale Providence recovery center is Amazing. staff are fair firm and reasonable they are understanding and we’ll equipped with the skill and knowledge to help with just about any situation or circumstances one will struggle with I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking help.”
“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.”
“Providence was extremely helpful to my personal recovery. They provided me with many helpful coping skills as well as resources for managing my substance abuse. The staff are all really kind and it has made a big difference in my perspective and outlook on my future.”
“Scottsdales Providence Recovery Center saved my life. I have a new lease on life along with the tools to use moving forward. The staff is professional and compassionate. I will be forever grateful for my time here!”
“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.”
“Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center was amazing. I was looking for PTSD treatment at first, but through the help of the SPRC staff I have now been sober for 2 1/2 months! They helped immensely with my mental health disorders, which included psychosis when I got there. I have been to other inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, and SPRC is above and beyond any treatment I have ever received. They have a different way of handling addiction and mental health that really makes a difference. Also, every staff member I worked with really cared about my recovery and mental health. I would definitely recommend SPRC to anyone looking for help with mental disorders or addiction issues!”
“This place is life changing. I researched so many places before choosing to come to SPRC and am so thankful I was able to get in here. The staff is amazing and have made such a difference in my life. They are all very passionate and effective at what they do. From my first call to my intake they showed me professionalism, kindness, compassion, understanding, empathy, thoroughness and follow through. I can't imagine going anywhere else for such sensitive treatment that requires gentle but firm hands. If your thinking of coming in for treatment come in for a tour to see exactly what I am talking about. They truly care and know what they are doing.”
“My time at SPRC was incredible! It helped me understand who I am and brought me back to life. The staff is absolutely phenomenal. They provide a great sense of community and wherever you turn there is always someone that can help you with your needs. From group sessions to individual ones, you are always heard. It is a safe environment where all can connect on the same level. I would recommended SPRC to anyone I know who is struggling in their daily lives!”
“Amazing recovery center… I was only supposed to be here 30 days and I ended up staying 60 because I noticed a big difference in my mindset and my sobriety. The community here is unmatched and the staff is incredible. I made life long friendships with my peers and will miss this place. SpRC has changed my life for the better.”
“SPRC helped guide me into knowing how to live a healthier life mentally. The community is supportive and loving and the staff go above and beyond for their clients. Scottsdale Providence is an excellent choice to get help.”
“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.”
“Working with Kyle, Stephanie and Teslaya was a 5-star experience. These people really care about their patients. Their PHP program is excellent.”
“Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center was amazing. I was looking for PTSD treatment at first, but through the help of the SPRC staff I have now been sober for 2 1/2 months! They helped immensely with my mental health disorders, which included psychosis when I got there. I have been to other inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, and SPRC is above and beyond any treatment I have ever received. They have a different way of handling addiction and mental health that really makes a difference. Also, every staff member I worked with really cared about my recovery and mental health. I would definitely recommend SPRC to anyone looking for help with mental disorders or addiction issues!”
“This place is life changing. I researched so many places before choosing to come to SPRC and am so thankful I was able to get in here. The staff is amazing and have made such a difference in my life. They are all very passionate and effective at what they do. From my first call to my intake they showed me professionalism, kindness, compassion, understanding, empathy, thoroughness and follow through. I can't imagine going anywhere else for such sensitive treatment that requires gentle but firm hands. If your thinking of coming in for treatment come in for a tour to see exactly what I am talking about. They truly care and know what they are doing.”
“My time at SPRC was incredible! It helped me understand who I am and brought me back to life. The staff is absolutely phenomenal. They provide a great sense of community and wherever you turn there is always someone that can help you with your needs. From group sessions to individual ones, you are always heard. It is a safe environment where all can connect on the same level. I would recommended SPRC to anyone I know who is struggling in their daily lives!”
“Amazing recovery center… I was only supposed to be here 30 days and I ended up staying 60 because I noticed a big difference in my mindset and my sobriety. The community here is unmatched and the staff is incredible. I made life long friendships with my peers and will miss this place. SpRC has changed my life for the better.”
“SPRC helped guide me into knowing how to live a healthier life mentally. The community is supportive and loving and the staff go above and beyond for their clients. Scottsdale Providence is an excellent choice to get help.”
“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.”
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