Don Paterson, MS, LASAC
Clinical Program Manager
We are now accepting AHCCCS Health Insurance
Services
Substance Abuse Treatment
SAGE provides a range of Substance Abuse Education and Treatment services. We utilize evidence-based practices, e.g., cognitive behavioral counseling and motivational interviewing. These groups are located in our many satellite locations in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona.
Domestic Violence
SAGE Counseling is licensed by ADHS to provide court-ordered misdemeanor domestic violence offender treatment (see the Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3601.01 regarding requirements to complete such a program). We primarily utilize group rather than individual counseling, and have over 35 domestic violence offender treatment groups currently operating in Maricopa County.
Parenting
Parenting classes assist clients in enhancing their current skills, as well as developing and rehearsing new skills. Appropriate strategies for dealing with difficult parenting situations are addressed, as well as positive communication skills, appropriate use of discipline, parents’ self-care, boundary setting, anger management, developmental stages of childhood/adolescence, self-esteem, and family conflict management.
Anger Management
This program is designed for clients with clinical issues based more on aggressiveness and poor impulse control, rather than a pattern of power and control within intimate relationships. This program is not for clients with a domestic violence conviction, and does not fulfill the requirements for completing a licensed domestic violence offender treatment program.
Cognitive Skills/Recidivism Reduction Group
This intervention is grounded in the idea that our feelings and behaviors are directed by our thoughts, not by external factors, such as people, situations, or events. The benefit of this know-ledge is the understanding that we can change the way we think to change the way we feel and act, even if the external situation does not change.
Testimonials
Thanks SAGE for allowing me to get my life back.
I just would to thank my case manager from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for all your advice and helping me guiding thru all this in the past months. To my counselor as well for everything you taught me in my class this knowledge that will accompany me for the rest of my life. I now have become a certified Peer Support Specialist and further seeking into my career in drug and addiction counseling.
A graduate of our DUI education and treatment program
I learned things about myself I did not expect and that I can take with me in the future. It will help with other aspects of life which can only benefit me in the future.
City of Phoenix Municipal Court, Screening and Assessment Services
The staff at SAGE Counseling are highly responsive to our needs, dependable, and provide sound clinical knowledge. We have also found their on-line system to be extremely beneficial as we are able to obtain immediate updates regarding our defendants' progress and attendance.
Transition Client
I had a great time and the best part for me was the group experience. I learned a lot about staying positive and thinking before my behaviors and how my thoughts are connected to my behavior. I learned that making better decisions will make better outcomes.
Diane
Diane first learned of the early-release senate bill while serving her second prison sentence. After years of being involved in biker gangs, substance use, and unhealthy relationships... More >
Isaac
"...I don't have to fight everything anymore...I was able to let go, and to realize I am in control of my feelings and my decisions...." More >
Mike L
Mike describes a moment midway into his prison sentence when he realized there has to be a better way: a better way to spend his time, a different place to focus his energy... More >
Our Clinical Managers
Lauren Graceffo, LMSW, BHP
DCS/In-Home Program Manager
Shira Zias, MSW, LMSW
Transition Program Manager
Alexis Sanchez, MA, LAC
Clinical Program Manager
Brenda Young, MS, LAC
Clinical Manager