- 54 South Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85210
ABOUT US
Located in Mesa, Arizona, Dynamis Counseling, is committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and transformation. Rebranded as Dynamis Counseling in January 2023, our name reflects the strength, resilience, and dynamic nature of personal change. We believe in meeting you exactly where you are, offering a person-centered, holistic approach to care that honors your unique experiences and needs.
Our work is rooted in the following core values, Compassion, Authenticity, Empowerment, and Hope. We are dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for all. A place where individuals, couples, and families can explore their challenges, build self-awareness, and develop the tools to navigate life with confidence.
Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples or marriage counseling, family therapy, or engaging workshops, we can meet every need. Our services are designed to support those facing anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, stress management, and personal growth challenges. We use evidence-based strategies tailored to each client.
At the heart of our service is a deep passion for whole-person healing—integrating emotional, mental, and relational wellness to foster lasting change. We strive to make care as accessible as possible, accepting most major commercial insurance plans and offering cash-pay options, including a sliding scale to accommodate most budgets (conditions apply).
You don’t have to face this journey alone. Dynamis Counseling is here to help you take the next step toward a healthier, more fulfilled life.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our Counselors want to journey with you.
The Dynamis Focus: We strive to meet people where they are. We also help to identify where their potential could take them. The focus is on increasing awareness and understanding of oneself by building on existing strengths.
Lets work on establishing a plan to help get you from where you are to where you want to be.
The Dynamis Promise: We promise to invest our expertise and compassion in each client’s journey to finding and connecting with the answers within. Whether the journey is healing from the past or simply finding more joy and peace in the present. We will be here to guide and help you realize how to step into your full potential.
Our Core Values:
- Authenticity
- Professionalism
- Compassion
Dynamis Counseling
Counseling services suited for your needs and life situation.
Accepted Insurance:
*we also offer cash pay services on a sliding scale – call for more details
Dynamis Counselors and Staff
The Dynamis Counseling Team
Matthew Rosenkilde, MS, LPC, BHP
Matthew offers a unique approach to complete wellness. He provides evidence-based interventions while treating the whole person. The evidence supports the direct correlation between ones mental and physical health.
Dynamis Counseling helps identify a path in order to help you work through what it means to have good mental health. These paths include, mind, body and spirit. Matthew uses the theoretical orientation of humanistic-existentialism as the center to his approach in providing quality clinical care.
The fundamental elements of this approach are meaning and purpose and poses two basic questions. “How is one presently living?” and “How is one willing to live?” This orientation is central to his approach in order to maximize health and wellness.
Kevin Nielsen, MA, LAC
Kevin is a licensed associate counselor who provides individual, family, couples and group counseling. He began practicing as a community mental health therapist in 2003 where he gained experience in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Kevin has also worked with both collegiate and professional athletes. Being a life-long sports and fitness enthusiast, he spent the better part of his life training for, competing in and coaching organized sports.
Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and a Master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. He took continuing education courses at Grand Canyon University while having worked with clients of all ages.
Kevin brings a cognitive and compassionate approach to life and believes in the integration of fitness and nutrition, in order to help bring balance to ones own mental health. He brings this philosophy to both the team and clients.
Under Supervision Notice
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, all of the services Kevin provides are under the supervision of a board approved supervisor. Kevin meets with his supervisor regularly to discuss treatment, and receive advice and direction. The goal of supervision is to ensure that Kevin is providing his clients high quality counseling treatment in the most effective and ethical manner.
Supervisory Contact:
Matthew Rosenkilde, LPC
Email: Mattr@dynamisaz.com
Phone: 480-709-4635
Nicki Bartram MC, LPC
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and a Master’s in Business Administration. I specialize in individual, group, couples, and family therapy, and bring a compassionate, solution-focused approach to every session. My goal is to walk alongside you—whether you’re navigating everyday stressors or working through deeper trauma—with a blend of professional expertise and genuine care.
My areas of expertise include anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I am passionate about working with military service members, veterans, and first responders, and their families, and understand the unique demands and stressors that come with a life of service.
My therapeutic style combines traditional counseling methodologies with a personalized, goal-oriented approach. I also offer Equine Assisted Therapy for clients of all ages—integrating the healing power of animals into the therapeutic process.
You’re not alone. I’m here to help you find stability, strength, and hope—one step at a time.
Laura Baggiore, MS, LAC, Contract Therapist
Laura approaches treatment from a strengths perspective. She believes that pain is progress and strives to help her clients move through it. Whether it be from grief of loss,
current stress, or past hurts, Laura will address each session with unconditional positive regard while providing nurturing space where her clients can feel safe and supported. Laura also enjoys offering psychoeducation while helping clients learn about themselves. This helps to affirm personal values and set boundaries using evidence-based strategies. She helps to set agreed upon goals to meet her clients where they are at.
Laura has worked with both youth and adults in a range of treatment settings from schools, youth rehabilitation, to outpatient addiction treatment. She holds a degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling and an active license with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health.
Laura works under supervision of an LPC to ensure that she is offering the best possible care to clients!
A note from Laura: “Nice work taking the first step in empowering yourself through therapy! I am looking forward to meeting with you!”
Under Supervision Notice
As a Licensed Associate Counselor,
all of the services Laura provides are under the supervision of a board approved supervisor. She meets with her supervisor regularly to discuss treatment,
and receive advice and direction. The goal of supervision is to ensure that Laura is providing her clients high quality counseling treatment in the most effective and ethical manner.
Supervisory Contact:
Matthew Rosenkilde,LPC
Email: Mattr@dynamisaz.com
Phone: 480-908-9878
Jordan Brewer, BHT, Pre-Licensed Counselor
Hi, I’m Jordan Brewer, a counselor-in-training completing my Master of Science in Addiction Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I provide therapy under the clinical supervision of Matthew Rosenkilde, LPC, as part of my practicum at Dynamis Counseling. I work with adults and adolescents facing substance use, behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling, internet, sex), and co-occurring concerns like anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My approach is rooted in evidence-based methods and tailored to each person’s unique needs, goals, and stage of change.
I primarily integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and the Transtheoretical Model of Change. This integrative approach allows me to offer both structure and flexibility—meeting clients with compassion while equipping them with practical tools.
I believe therapy is a partnership—you bring your story, and I bring support, compassion, and clinical tools. Clients say I’m genuine, easy to talk to, and respectful of their journey. If you’re seeking someone to walk alongside you with openness and care, I’d be honored to support you. Please feel free to reach out.
Under Supervision Notice
As a Pre-Licensed Counselor, all of the services Jordan provides are under the supervision of a board approved supervisor. Jordan meets with his supervisor regularly to discuss treatment, and receive advice and direction. The goal of supervision is to ensure that Jordan is providing his clients high quality counseling treatment in the most effective and ethical manner.
Supervisory Contact:
Matthew Rosenkilde, LPC
Email: Mattr@dynamisaz.com
Phone: 480-709-4635
Michael Sweetman, LAC, Contract Therapist
With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field—and the past two years practicing under licensure—I bring a deep well of knowledge, compassion, and structure to my clinical work. As a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, I approach therapy with a strong sense of service, integrity, and a commitment to supporting others through life’s challenges.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, mobile crisis response, and legal and forensic environments. These experiences have equipped me with a unique perspective on the diverse needs of individuals navigating complex mental health systems.
I specialize in working with adults who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. I tailor each session to meet your unique goals, providing a space where you feel both supported and empowered.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative process—one that fosters self-awareness, builds resilience, and promotes lasting change. I incorporate psychoeducation into our work together so you feel informed and equipped with practical tools to move forward with confidence.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or simply looking to strengthen your mental and emotional well-being, I’m here to help. I look forward to walking alongside you on your path to healing and growth.
Supervisory Contact:
Matthew Rosenkilde, LPC
Email: Mattr@dynamisaz.com
Phone: 480-709-4635
Amy Schmitz Ruiz, Dynamis Counseling Administrator
Amy is our dedicated administrator, joyfully serving behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. From billing and scheduling to recruiting and tackling whatever unexpected tasks pop up, Amy approaches each detail with care and enthusiasm.
She holds a B.A. in English from Azusa Pacific University and an M.A. in Theology from Bethel Seminary. Before stepping into administrative leadership, Amy spent nine years as a high school teacher — a role that honed her skills in organization, communication, and guiding people through challenges with empathy and patience.
Over the past decade, Amy has brought her administrative expertise to diverse fields, including education, nonprofit work, and international development. With more than 20 years of nonprofit experience spanning five continents, Amy currently serves alongside her husband, helping to lead a nonprofit focused on education, healthcare, child welfare, and strengthening families in Central and South America.
Outside of her professional roles, Amy’s heart for people extends to her home, where she homeschools her two teenage sons — a testament to her commitment to lifelong learning, flexibility, and creative problem-solving.
Amy believes that staying highly organized and adaptable is the secret to balancing so many moving pieces, but her true motivation is her passion for people. Supporting the mission of Dynamis Counseling allows her to do what she loves most: contribute to the well-being of others by empowering those who care for them.
Supervisory Contact:
Matthew Rosenkilde, LPC
Email: Mattr@dynamisaz.com
Phone: 480-709-4635
We’re ready to listen
Are you ready to reach your potential?
