- 54 South Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85210
ABOUT US
Located in Mesa, Arizona, Dynamis Counseling provides compassionate, professional mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Since rebranding in January 2023, our practice has remained committed to helping people navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
We offer individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling, and family therapy to support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, stress, and other life transitions. Our counselors use evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and experiences.
At Dynamis Counseling, we believe meaningful change begins with understanding where you are and identifying where you want to go. Our approach combines clinical expertise with authenticity and compassion, helping you build self-awareness, develop practical skills, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
We believe quality mental health care should be accessible. Dynamis Counseling accepts most major commercial insurance plans and offers cash-pay options, including sliding-scale fees for eligible clients (conditions apply).
Whether you’re beginning individual therapy, working to improve your marriage, navigating family challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life, you don’t have to face the journey alone. Dynamis Counseling is here to help you take the next step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Our Counselors want to journey with you.
The Dynamis Focus
At Dynamis Counseling, we believe meaningful change begins with understanding where you are and discovering where you want to go. We provide compassionate, professional counseling in Mesa, Arizona, helping you build self-awareness, recognize your strengths, and develop a path toward greater emotional well-being and personal growth.
The Dynamis Promise
Our promise is to bring clinical expertise, authenticity, and compassion to your journey. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or searching for greater meaning and balance, our counselors will work alongside you to explore what matters most, build practical skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Our Core Values
Authenticity — Showing up with honesty, openness, and genuine care.
Professionalism — Providing thoughtful, ethical, and evidence-informed counseling.
Compassion — Meeting every person with empathy, respect, and understanding.
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 believes meaningful change begins with understanding the whole person—not just the challenges bringing someone to therapy. His approach combines evidence-based counseling with a focus on emotional wellness, physical health, relationships, and personal growth.
At Dynamis Counseling, Matthew emphasizes meeting people where they are, helping them recognize patterns that may be holding them back, and developing practical tools to create lasting change. His clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and navigating life’s difficult transitions.
Grounded in humanistic and existential principles, Matthew encourages clients to explore what matters most to them, discover a deeper sense of meaning and purpose, and build a life that reflects who they want to become.
Kevin Nielsen, MA, LAC
Kevin is a Licensed Associate Counselor who works with individuals, couples, families, and groups to navigate life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. He brings extensive experience in community mental health, having begun his clinical career in 2003, and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, including collegiate and professional athletes.
Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and his master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. He has also completed continuing education at Grand Canyon University and has experience working with clients across the lifespan.
Kevin takes a compassionate, practical approach to counseling and values the connection between mental and physical wellness. His background in sports, fitness, and coaching informs his perspective on resilience, personal growth, and developing the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.
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
Nick Saunders, MC, LAC
Hi there! I’m Nick Saunders, a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) at Dynamis Counseling in Mesa, Arizona. I know that finding a new therapist can be an overwhelming process, so the fact that you are here seeking help with your struggles shows just how strong you really are.
I hold a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University and a Certificate in Addiction Studies from the University of Minnesota. I also have years of experience working with teens as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Minneapolis, where I supported individuals navigating substance use and addiction-related challenges.
I currently work with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, career issues, relationship problems, and other difficulties. My passion lies in helping those struggling with mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Whether you are navigating anxiety, working through depression, addressing substance use concerns, or trying to make meaningful changes in your life, I want to help you understand what you are experiencing and discover a path forward.
I take a holistic approach when designing your treatment plan to incorporate mind, body, and spirit into your recovery. I believe counseling should consider the whole person, not just the challenges that bring you into therapy. Together, we can explore underlying patterns, develop healthier coping skills, and work toward lasting change that aligns with your goals and values.
I envision our work as an empowering partnership based on trust and safety. You can be your true self in our sessions without fear of judgment or labeling — my promise is that I will always show up authentically for you in return. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest, exploring difficult experiences, and taking steps toward the life you want to live.
Whether you are a teen experiencing challenges with mental health or an adult looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationships, or addiction recovery, you do not have to navigate life’s difficulties alone. I look forward to working alongside you.
Under Supervision Notice
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, all counseling services Nick provides are under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. Nick meets with his supervisor regularly to discuss treatment and receive advice and direction. The goal of supervision is to ensure that Nick provides clients with 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.
You’re not alone. I’m here to help you find stability, strength, and hope—one step at a time.
Evelyn Herrington, MS, CRC, LAC, Contract Therapist
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor whose work is grounded in my faith in Christ and the belief that God is the ultimate source of healing, restoration, and hope.
Attachment serves as the foundation of my clinical approach. I integrate evidence-based modalities—including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR, including EMDR for couples—to help individuals and couples heal emotional wounds, deepen connection, rebuild trust, and restore intimacy.
Drawing upon my background in rehabilitation counseling, I also have a heart for supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating acute or chronic disabilities, medical trauma, chronic pain, and the complex ways these experiences can affect relationships, identity, independence, and employment.
My goal is to provide a compassionate, Christ-centered space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they pursue healing, renewed connection, and meaningful transformation.
Under Supervision Notice
As a Licensed Associate Counselor,
all of the services Evelyn 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 Evelyn 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
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?
