Meet Our Team
A team of therapists who, without compromise, will be your beacon of hope and come together to heal the whole person and restore faith through Integrative mental health treatment.
Benefit from both evidence-based therapy and spiritual guidance in a manner that is personalized to you and your journey.
Licensed, highly qualified, and compassionate individuals with skills and training to ensure we provide evidence-based and ethical best practices.
Our warmth, enthusiasm, spiritual knowledge, and 20+ years of expertise in Psychotherapy are what sets us apart.
Anca Sabo, MS, LMFT
Clinical Director/Owner
Marriage and Family Therapist
My name is Anca Sabo, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Clinical Supervisor. I am the founder of Hope Counseling Center. With a specialization in couples and family therapy, I provide a welcoming and sacred environment for individuals striving for deeper fulfillment within their most cherished relationships. I am trained in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Sensorimotor Therapy (body-centered approach to understanding and treating trauma), and The Developmental Model for Couples Therapy.
Our therapists at Hope Counseling all have an approach that is relational, warm, yet strong and direct. In times of crisis, we need a LIGHTHOUSE that will be a beacon of HOPE. We want to know we are cared for, and that someone sees our pain, but we also need someone who can lead and guide and give HOPE.
Within this supportive space, our therapists draw from a variety of evidence-based methods (please view our services page) tailored specifically to meet the needs of adults, teens, children, couples, and families. We are a Trauma-Informed counseling center that draws upon an Attachment and Systems Focused Model. We are clinically trained to understand the impact of present or past trauma/attachment trauma and how it shapes our relationship with self, God and others. More importantly, we want clients to understand their past, not to relive it, but so that they can move past it with HOPE and to find HEALING.
“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37
For those who hold Christian faith, we offer Christian Integrated Therapy as a cornerstone of healing. This approach affirms a Christian Worldview, discusses God’s role in your healing journey, and employs spiritual resources to help you connect more deeply with your faith, finding strength and guidance that aligns with your values.
Our goal at HOPE is to honor your journey toward hope, healing, and authentic connection with God, self, others and to find an anchor in the storm. “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebews 6:19
Jason Dumitru, LMFT
Clinical Director
Family & Individual Therapist
I specialize in working with males (adolescent or adult) that are struggling with a wide range of issues; in particular, identity issues/crises, life transitions, difficulty with relationships, and/or anxiety/depression. I utilize a more direct approach to therapy, similar to coaching, yet explore with clients the underlying therapeutic themes that are fueling their struggles.
In addition to my area of specialization, I also enjoy working with couples and family systems (with both adult and young adolescents) that desire a spiritual focus in their relational growth but find themselves stuck in communication, connection or commitment.
I am certified as a Level 1 Brainspot Therapist, I utilize the trauma-informed Developmental Model of Immaturity, and I take a non-judgmental, yet directive approach to therapy. My desire is to allow my clients to speak freely and be emotionally vulnerable while providing guidance, discernment, and hope.
Bianca Bennett, LAC
EMDR & Trauma Therapist
I am deeply compassionate towards those in pain and find immense fulfillment in witnessing individuals embrace lives filled with joy and purpose. Sharing joy is a profound expression of our humanity. While the road to healing may be challenging, it also holds countless transformative moments of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and personal and relational growth. As a counselor, my mission is to walk alongside my clients on their path towards reclaiming joy and fulfillment, supporting them every step of the way.
My work focuses on aiding adults, teenagers, and children grappling with personal or relational challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, unresolved traumas, or navigating through a period of uncertainty, I'm here to guide you through your healing process. Together, we'll delve into your life's difficulties, uncover their roots, and equip you with tools, insights, and clear direction to alleviate symptoms and find hope. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Family Therapy, I approach therapy through a Family Systems and Attachment framework, fostering an understanding of tools within the broader context of self and relational connections.
Mark Grochocki, LAMFT
Couples Therapist
I have a passion for helping marriages, families and individuals heal the painful parts of their lives that have held them back from thriving in every area of their life. The family system, whether our family of origin or our current family, plays such an important part in shaping the way we see and operate in this world and I am excited to help people learn how to operate and thrive within their family systems. Through my training at Fuller Theological Seminary and my 15 years as a pastor in the local church, I have gained an appreciation for relational dynamics seeing how there is hope for everyone no matter what type of trauma or pain one may have experienced in life. I have also been trained in Level 1 and Level 2 of the Gottman Method of Couples Training and I am a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and SYMBIS facilitator.
In session I use a variety of methodologies based on what may be most beneficial for that session including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Solution focused therapy and others through the guidance of professional peers and supervisors. I have learned that to help clients heal and be successful in their relationships and in life it takes patience and working together to achieve success and healing.
Amanda Wild, LAC
Therapist for Adults & Teens
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor with a strong background in public service. Before becoming a counselor, I worked as a classroom teacher, school counselor, and leader within the public education system. My training from Phoenix Seminary and Grand Canyon University, combined with my hands-on experience, allows me to draw upon a range of evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Attachment Therapy, cognitive techniques, and communication strategies. These tools enable me to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges, transitions, and growth.
I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, compassionate, and personalized counseling experience, built on trust and empathy. I specialize in helping women work through trauma and relational difficulties, including issues related to marital separation and divorce.
Together, my goal is to help you feel truly heard and understood while fostering your personal, relational, and spiritual development. I believe that with time, healing and hope are possible, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward growth.
Nira Tamayo
Master’s level - MFT Intern
I am currently completing my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Touro University, where I am acquiring the skills necessary to support individuals on their healing journeys. My passion is focused on helping women who have experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse. I am deeply committed to empowering women to heal from trauma and build fulfilling, meaningful lives.
My journey into the therapeutic field began in 2006 with my volunteer work in an intensive trauma workshop. Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, loss, and the impacts of trauma. These experiences have reinforced my belief that even in the darkest moments, strength, beauty, and acceptance can be found within our stories.
As a bilingual therapist, I offer services in both Spanish and Arabic (not fluent), which enables me to connect with a diverse range of individuals and provide culturally competent support. I approach therapy with compassion and respect, underpinned by an unwavering belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
My faith guides me in the conviction that God can use our most painful experiences to facilitate healing and transformation. I am honored to walk alongside those who are ready to begin or continue their journey toward wholeness and hope.
Istvan Dioszegi, LAC
Trauma Specialist
Adults, Teens, Couples and Families
I’m a trauma-informed therapist passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families heal and reconnect. I moved to Arizona from Romania in 2012 after a career in Olympic weightlifting and serving in the Romanian Intelligence Service. My own healing journey—through faith, sports psychology, and trauma work—inspires the work I do today.
I earned my Marriage and Family Therapy MS degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and am trained in EMDR, IFS, AEDP, KAP, and attachment-based methods like the Gottman Method and EFT. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, shame, emotional regulation, and trauma rooted in childhood or faith backgrounds. My goal is to create a safe space where lasting change and connection are possible
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing intimacy challenges, unresolved guilt or shame—often rooted in upbringing or faith—and early childhood trauma such as abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, anger, stress, or low self-esteem. I believe healing is always possible—for you and those who matte to you most.
Lorrain Hozan
Christian Life Coach
Teens & Young Adults
I am a Trauma-Informed Christian Life Coach dedicated to walking alongside teens as they navigate some of life’s toughest challenges. I work with young people who are seeking a coach—not a therapist—someone who can support them with compassion, practical tools, and a faith-based perspective as they face struggles with identity, depression, anxiety, relationships, and spiritual questions.
I believe every teen deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. Using a trauma-informed lens, I provide a safe and supportive space where young people can be themselves, process life’s challenges, and grow into the person God created them to be. This is coaching—not therapy. That means we focus on the present and the future: building self-awareness, setting meaningful goals, developing life skills, and nurturing spiritual and emotional growth.
Whether your teen is wrestling with who they are, feeling stuck emotionally, or struggling with their relationship with God, I’m here to help guide them with truth, grace, and encouragement.
Serene Sun
Intake Coordinator
My name is Serene and I am the intake coordinator at Hope's Counseling Center. In every conversation, I bring a welcoming presence that is full of peace and joy, relying on God in all that I do. It is a privilege getting to walk alongside individuals as they take their first steps toward healing. Currently I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Family Studies with a concentration in Marriage and Family at Arizona Christian University, which has developed my passion to support families. I am looking forward to connecting with you!
Abigail Oprea
Administrative Assistant
My name is Abigail, I am the administrative assistant. My goal is to do my best to help things run smoothly to ensure that you receive the quality care that you need here at Hope Counseling Center. I strive to make a difference every day by being helpful in the office and anticipating the needs of our team. I am currently studying Forensic Psychology (BS) at Arizona State University. In this position, I look forward to learning new skills that I will be able to apply in my future endeavors.
