Meet the Full Life Family

The Full Life family is on a mission to provide accessible and personalized counseling services to our clients.  In a world that is often so divided, Full Life Counseling seeks to create safe and supportive connections within our community by celebrating our commonalities as we continue to learn from our differences. We welcome humans of all backgrounds, are a safe space for LGBTQ+, and hope to assist in the continued effort to improve relationships between communities and law enforcement.   

Full Life Counseling, LLC

• Dana Strickland LPC, CCTP
  • Owner and Clinical Director of Full Life Counseling, LLC
  • At this time, Dana is not accepting new clients.
    • Dana grew up as an "Army brat", later served in the U.S. Army, is a military spouse, step-parent, and lover of furry babies. She is a believer in the power of gratitude and creating meaning through difficult situations, is a LGBTQ+ ally.  
    • Dana holds a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Dana is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; also a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & TFT Tapping, Pia Mellody's Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) Model also known as the Model of Developmental Immaturity, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). 
    • Dana specializes in the treatment of complex and chronic PTSD. Dana is passionate about working with service members and first responders.  Dana has experience in providing individual therapy, facilitating 90-minute groups, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), leading educational workshops, creating group therapy and workshop curriculum, navigating case management and services provided through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS). 
    • Dana primarily treats adults; works with children and adolescents on a case-by-case basis. 

• Jen St. Clair LAC, CCTP 
  • Therapist
  • Jen is an Arizona native. She married her high school sweetheart, is the proud parent of two adult children, one of whom is on the Autism Spectrum. She is passionate about raising awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities due to raising her son and being a paraprofessional in the Deer Valley School District for eight years. She has a heartfelt compassion and empathy for the parents of these “differently-abled” children and the unique challenges they face.  Jen is also the mother of three sassy cats and lover of all fur babies. 
  • Jen holds a Master of Professional Counseling degree from Grand Canyon University. 
    • Certification(s): Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). 
    • Certificate(s): Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/Thought Field Therapy (TFT) Tapping; Positive Psychology Art Coaching (applying Mindfulness training with experiential art activities). 
    • Additional Training: EMDR trained (Level 1), Grief, Pia Mellody's Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) Model, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy.  
  • Jen is a LGBTQ+ ally who has completed additional training through the American Counseling Association (ACA) in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling. 
    
    • Khalil Gibran is quoted as saying, “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” Jen is looking forward to walking alongside her clients in the path of their healing.

• Persephone Figueroa, Office Manager
  
  • Persephone's is typically the first friendly face you'll see when you come into the office. 
  • Persephone has several years of experience in customer service. 

• Chanelle Noyes, Billing Specialist
  • Chanelle grew up as an "Army brat" and now resides just outside of Nashville, Tennessee with her three daughters and fur baby. 
  • She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with over 18 years' experience in a medical support role; 8 of which have been in the mental health field. 

• Jack
  • Registered Emotional Support Animal
    
  • Is an Australian Shepherd - business in the front and wiggle in the back. Jack is a gentle boy, lover of cuddles, fetch, squeaky & rope toys, and peanut butter based treats.
  • Jack has a detached retina in his right eye and can be shy at first. We honor his boundaries by letting him take his time to warm up to humans and deciding when he is ready for cuddles.