Jessica Kamin / Hardman
Jessica Hardman LMFT, Owner, Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Behavioral Health Practitioner- Infant Mental Health Clinician - Child & Adolescent Specialist-
You are overwhelmed and exhausted. You feel like you have tried everything to help your child. You have been looking and searching for answers from teachers, friends, parents, in-laws, and most of the time you just want to shout “ I have tried that and it does not work!” You have started to look for help in behavioral health which has been a whirlwind of confusion, long wait times, and unreturned phone calls. All of this is beyond frustrating and all you want is to help your child from this pain and raise over the challenges that your family is facing.
you did it, you found me, and I am here to help.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist or LMFT who specializes in children and adolescent family therapy in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Michigan. The LMFT status I have obtained means I have reached the highest level of licensure possible to practice therapy. I have been working with children, adolescents, and families for over a decade. I have experience working and volunteering as a Child and Adolescent Habilitation Specialist, Child Development Specialist, and as a Child Life Specialist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Also, I have experience as being a part of Arizona’s Early Intervention Program where I helped teach other professionals to learn the importance of Early Intervention. I have 6 years of experience as a teacher teaching multiple ages. I also have specializations in working with children with challenging behaviors, families with special needs, infant and toddler mental health, and medical family therapy. I have also been a part of hundreds of hours of research conducted at ASU through different projects that studied and researched how to raise mentally healthy children and families. I practiced as a therapist at Arizona Children's Association where I became an expert at helping children and families with behavioral health needs. I also obtained the role of practicing as an infant mental health clinician and was a member of the Infant Mental Health Coalition of Arizona for Birth to Five Specialization. I then moved into a group private practice and became one of the most referred clinicians by schools, pediatricians, and psychiatrists in the east valley. I continued to further my education in therapeutic approaches and gain more experience helping children. I look forward to helping your child and family raise over the challenges you are facing today.
What sets me apart from other clinicians is that I value the systemic family approach to therapy. This means as parents you will be included in therapy sessions and kept in the loop about what is going on with diagnosis and treatment throughout the therapeutic process. I find that doing family therapy with children instead of just the individual produces the fastest and long-lasting results to make real change. Depending on age and circumstance I do offer individual sessions to children and adolescents but the parents will always be informed of progress and checked in with during the session to ensure proper communication and a healthy therapeutic relationship.
I know choosing a therapist for your child and family can be a very personal decision in finding the best fit for you. I am extremely transparent about who I am as a person to make the best connection with your child and you. Here are a few things I enjoy doing "On the Side" to help you get a little bit better of an idea of who I am.
I am originally from Southern California and moved to Arizona over a decade ago to attend ASU. I have a husband named Jason Hardman who is the co-owner of Raise and an Australian Shepherd named Tonto after the Tonto National Forrest.
-Ironman Traithlete Ultra Marathon Runner -
I have completed finished and won multiple Ironman Triathlons and Trail Running Ultra Marathons. I love pushing myself to better be able to cope with being uncomfortable to accomplish amazing things I never thought were possible. I love how physical and mental toughness come together in these types of endurance sports to help me on my own journey of becoming my best self. I share a love for this sport with my Mother and my Husband
2gether We Live Non-Profit Team Member
I spend my days off helping children with disabilities complete marathons and triathlons by pushing them in the races and being their legs and arms. I help give them the opportunity to bike, swim and run and the sense of community, inclusion and belonging we all need.
Yoga Instructor
I am a certified Yoga instructor and although I do not teach currently right now I practice every day and use it in sessions to help my clients get the benefits of yoga and relaxation.
Raise's Incredible Clinicians
Nichole Villasana - Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Nichole is a Marriage and Family Therapist who completed her internship at Raise. We were so impressed with Nichole and what an incredible clinician she is we decided to hire her on into our practice. Nichole is an extremely effective clinician and has a great balance of warmth and structure for working with children and families. Nichole graduated North Central University to obtain her degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nichole loves helping children and families and has years of experience in other areas in the field working with families in different domains such as but not limited to families with kiddos with special needs and military families. Due to Nichole's amazing resume, inclusive personality, and passion for helping others Raise is honored to have Nichole be a part of our team. Nichole staffs all cases closely and attends routine weekly supervision with Jessica to ensure Raise's families are getting the best care possible. Nichole is equipped and trusted with the skills and experience she has through her education and practice to support families at Raise!
Nichole is a great option for lower cost cash pay services while still getting to see clinician who is out of graduate school with more experience.
Nichole has no intake fee, and her sessions are $150 and she works MTWTHF
Teena is our Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Raise. Teena completed her entire internship program at Raise and we loved her so much we have the honor of continuing to be a part of her clinical practice as she practices with us now as a LAMFT. Teena is passionate about mental health and helping our children grow up to be confident in themselves. Teena has experience working with children and families in many different domains helping her to be well versed in supporting families with many different challenges. Teena is very encouraging and really has a gift to connect and make everyone feel comfortable and important in the room when you are with her. Teena specializes in supporting the LGBTQIA community for children and adolescents. Teena also specializes in supporting LGBTQ families with parents who are a part of the community. Teena is wonderful at supporting adolescents with building self-esteem and self-worth. Teena staffs all cases closely and attends routine weekly supervision with Jessica Hardman to ensure Raise's families are getting the best care possible.
Teena is a great option for lower cost cash pay services and families who need after school hours!
eena has no intake fee, and her sessions are $150. Teena works WTHF
Call or send us an email to get set up with Teena for services today!
Jessica Trotter-Licecened Associate Counselor (systemically trained)
Jessica has experience working with child, adolescents and families for 6 years now. She graduated with her Undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Jessica's has an incredible ability to support and understand neurodivergence in children and teens. Jessica's background comes from experience in practicing with ABA therapy and supporting kiddos and teens and their families with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jessica is a Registered Behavioral Technician which means she is very well trained in behavioral modifications and supporting kids and teens with big emotions. Jessica is also a Certified Family Coach so she has experience working within family dynamics to help increase positive communication and healthy coping skills. Jessica has graduated from Grand Canyon University and we loved her so much that we hired her on to continue working with us as a LAC as a part of our team. Jessica staffs all cases closely and attends routine weekly supervision with Jessica to ensure Raise's families are getting the best care possible. The icing on the cake, Jessica works on Saturdays!
Jessica is a great option for lower cost cash pay services and families who need after school hours!
Jessica has no intake fee, and her sessions are $150. Jessica works WTHFS
Call or send us an email to get set up with Jessica for services today!
Leah Hebting- Graduate Student Intern
Leah has a bubbly and fun personality that allows her to connect with any child and family that comes into her office. Leah has an amazing ability to make everyone in her therapy room feel important, valued and heard and is great for kiddos who may be nervous about the therapy process. Leah has expeirnce nannying for many families with kiddos of different ages helping to support her with different and creative play interventions. Leah would also be a great fit for teens who feel like "no one understands." Leah is very "on trend" with all of the lingo, styles, and technology as she herself is younger and relatable. However Leah has an amazing clinical foundation in evidence based practice to guide teens in a way that makes them feel heard but also helps to make progress where growth is needed. Leah graduated with her undergraduate degree and is now pursuing her Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Leah has also has shadowed Jessica Hardman (Owner and direct supervisor) and other clinicians before starting to see families on her own and is equipped and trusted with the skills and experience she has through her education and practice to support families at Raise!
Leah is a great option for lower cost cash pay services and families who need after school hours as she works on evenings!
Leah's sessions start ay 75 dollars and she works Mondays and Tuesdays
