Meet the Team
Caring Clinicians and Support Staff
Specialties
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma (A.R.T., PE, CPT)
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Psychological Evaluations
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Military/First Responder Families
Dr. Jessica Kaffer, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist & CEO
Dr. Kaffer is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a mother of three little girls. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical psychology (PsyD) from Midwestern University and completed an internship working in community mental health in Flagstaff, Arizona. During her postdoctoral residency, she created and lead an intensive outpatient treatment program for military members at a local psychiatric hospital. She has taught multiple graduate level courses and serves as a certified supervisor for the Arizona Board of Behavioral health.
Although initially Dr. Kaffer's heart and focus was pursuing specialty trainings specific to trauma treatment for first responders and members of the armed forces, her interests shifted when she became a mother. After experiencing her own struggles in pregnancy and postpartum and noticing a general lack of resources and education, Dr. Kaffer redirected her love and attention to providing support and treatment to moms in every stage of motherhood. Now Dr. Kaffer provides virtual psychotherapy sessions to moms in need nationwide as a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) and a PsyPACT credentialed provider. Dr. Kaffer believes women do not have to sacrifice themselves to have a happy and functional family because it is not about saying "Me first" it is about saying "Me too."
For fun, Dr. Kaffer loves traveling and spending time with her husband and three little girls. Watching her girls learn new skills and explore is one of her greatest joys! She also likes cooking new (and easy) recipes, crafting, dancing, and spending (very rare) moments with good friends!
*Accepts Cash Pay, TriCare, and Aetna
Natalie George, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
After serving 12 years in the United States Army, as a first responder, Natalie went on to complete her master’s degree at Chaminade University of Honolulu in counseling psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. She has over 14 years of experience and has received specialized training in working with couples and families, individuals impacted by trauma, and is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Natalie’s experience ranges from children to older adults, in a variety of settings, though her expertise is in working with military, first responders, adults, and couples.
Natalie uses a non-judgmental, trauma informed, person-centered approach, this means that you are in the driver’s seat while working together to accomplish your goals. Natalie is empathic, kind, gentle, funny, direct, and open-minded. She knows that therapy can 100% work when you feel supported and can trust the process. Natalie believes that everyone has a story to tell, a path to walk, and the ability to be the best version of themselves.
*Accepts Cash Pay, TriCare, and Aetna
Specialties
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EMDR
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Trauma
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Military/First Responders
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Marriage/Families
Diane Wagner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Diane is a wife, mother of 3, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona and Florida. She approaches therapy from a trauma informed and cognitive behavioral perspective. She has extensive experience with a wide variety of mental health concerns among individuals and families in the inpatient, outpatient, and private practice setting. She brings a warm and empathic understanding to all of her interactions and she places great value on the input of her clients throughout their healing and growth process.
Diane is not afraid of changing the course of treatment or shifting gears - wellness is an ever-changing journey that looks different for each person. She sees you as the specialist in your life, using a collaborative process and holistic tools to support you toward the peace and healing you seek. She believes that your mental and emotional well-being is the foundation that serves you in life. Although life may seem uneasy right now, addressing your needs should not be seen as a selfish act, but rather a path to self-preservation. Reaching out for support is not always easy and getting the help you desire is her highest priority.
Having fun is an essential part of living! Diane loves exploring the outdoors, a long beach day, reading, meditation, homeschooling and free play with her kids, and spending quality time with her husband.
*Accepts Tricare
Specialties
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Trauma
Specialties
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EMDR
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Art Therapy
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Grief
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Equine Assisted Therapy
Barbara Hatton, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Barbara is a Certified Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the State of Arizona and Michigan. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University and her master’s degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University. Barbara focuses on a holistic approach to treatment to meet individuals where they are at. She is trained in EMDR, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Stages of Grief, Body Image Work, and connecting to the emotional core issues and body by taking a Neuro-Science Approach. She is also trained in somatic techniques and Equine assisted therapy.
In Arizona Barbara has continued to work with a variety of individuals who are struggling in many areas of their lives. She specifically enjoys working with individuals who are reinventing themselves because of life circumstances and has done this with individual counseling and hosting workshops. Another one of her passions is to help military and first responders in navigating their mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Considering the unique challenges people in these fields of work face daily she wants to offer the utmost respect and support for them as they work to serve their communities and country. Barbara brings years of experience to each interaction, so that clients feel safe and free to explore new possibilities.
*Accepts Cash Pay, Tricare, and Aetna
Ron Promisson
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Ron is our officer manager and behind the scenes mastermind for everything Kaffer Psychological. He has substantial experience as a business owner and manager. He makes KPS run efficiently and is the go-to guy for billing and insurance.
He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, grilling out, trying new recipes on his smoker, and tinkering with tech and automation.