Gathered Connections Counseling has expanded! Our new office in Surprise, AZ is now open.

Matt Sandoval, LMSW

Matt Sandoval, LMSW
Matt Sandoval, LMSW, offers therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, blending talk therapy with creative expression to support healing, emotional growth, and better communication in relationships.

Therapist

Matt Sandoval is an Arizona native who has served as an executive leader in human services and non-profit organizations for over 15 years. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker who meets with clients interested in personal growth, stronger relationships, and developing resilience in the face of life’s challenges. He has experience as a public speaker and trainer on mental health and youth-related topics.

Matt works with clients by creating a sense of safety and understanding that becomes a foundation for new skills and perspectives. He believes in mindfulness based approaches, trauma-informed care, and seeks to help relationship clients understanding their emotional life and their communication styles.

Matt holds a Master of Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University.

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Luis A. Lopez, LMSW

Luis A. Lopez, LMSW

Luis A. Lopez, LMSW, provides compassionate, culturally humble therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples. With specialized training in trauma-informed care, he combines a person-centered, strengths-based approach with evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. His background in school settings informs his collaborative work with families, and he offers services in English, with Spanish available upon request.

Stephanie Lamb, LAC

Stephanie Lamb, LAC

I’m Stephanie Lamb, a therapist in Surprise, AZ at Gathered Connections Counseling. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, and major life transitions. Using CBT, DBT, and EMDR, I provide compassionate, individualized therapy focused on practical coping skills, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.

Karen Tabloff, LCSW

Karen Tabloff, LCSW, offers compassionate therapy for children, adults, couples, and families in Goodyear, Arizona. With decades of experience supporting anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, Karen brings warmth, practical guidance, and gentle humor to help you feel understood and supported.

Sharon Martland, LAC

**Meet Sharon**

I’m Sharon Martland, LAC, and I offer counseling for teens ages 16+, adults, seniors, and couples at Gathered Connections Counseling in Arizona. Through trauma-informed, gender-affirming care, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, identity, and relationship challenges while building coping skills, confidence, and authentic connections.