Brad Peters - Zen Institute
Brad Peters, Co-Founder & CEO
Brad has worked in the business world for over 25 years, serving in leadership, executive, and consulting roles. He sees his role at Zen Institute as handling the business, finance, and compliance matters so our clinical team can focus all of their time and energy serving clients. He also serves as a financial advocate for clients, and has been known to go to great lengths to get insurance benefit coverage for much needed services.
Established in 2012, Zen Institute is considered a relatively new business. Not only has Brad kept Zen Institute a debt free company from day one, he has also proven that Zen Institute can be financially secure and profitable while taking great care of our team and keeping treatment costs as affordable as possible for our clients. Brad was previously nominated for Tucson CFO of the Year and he finds great joy in serving our community.
Brad’s philosophy on business and life can be summed up simply: Live in the present, express gratitude freely, laugh often, and do the right thing. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, photography, boating, fishing, and motorcycle riding.
Brad has worked in the business world for over 25 years, serving in leadership, executive, and consulting roles. He sees his role at Zen Institute as handling the business, finance, and compliance matters so our clinical team can focus all of their time and energy serving clients. He also serves as a financial advocate for clients, and has been known to go to great lengths to get insurance benefit coverage for much needed services.
Established in 2012, Zen Institute is considered a relatively new business. Not only has Brad kept Zen Institute a debt free company from day one, he has also proven that Zen Institute can be financially secure and profitable while taking great care of our team and keeping treatment costs as affordable as possible for our clients. Brad was previously nominated for Tucson CFO of the Year and he finds great joy in serving our community.
Brad’s philosophy on business and life can be summed up simply: Live in the present, express gratitude freely, laugh often, and do the right thing. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, photography, boating, fishing, and motorcycle riding.
Joyce McQueen - Zen Institute
Joyce McQueen
Intake Director & Office Manager
Joyce is our Ambassador of Amazingness! She has twenty plus years of experience in the administrative field and she is the wizard behind the curtain that makes us all look good. Joyce takes delight in making sure each person who walks through our door feels supported, loved, and welcome at Zen Institute.
Over the last few years, Joyce has become interested in meditation, yoga and holistic practices due to everyday stress and personal experiences. She truly enjoys helping others and is a firm believer in nurturing your mind, body and soul.
In her spare time, Joyce enjoys spending time with her family and pets.
Intake Director & Office Manager
Joyce is our Ambassador of Amazingness! She has twenty plus years of experience in the administrative field and she is the wizard behind the curtain that makes us all look good. Joyce takes delight in making sure each person who walks through our door feels supported, loved, and welcome at Zen Institute.
Over the last few years, Joyce has become interested in meditation, yoga and holistic practices due to everyday stress and personal experiences. She truly enjoys helping others and is a firm believer in nurturing your mind, body and soul.
In her spare time, Joyce enjoys spending time with her family and pets.
Jenna Jarrold - Zen Institute
Jenna Jarrold, MS, LPC, NCC
Primary Therapist
Jenna received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Jenna has worked in the mental health field for over ten years, in both residential and outpatient settings. She has worked with individuals struggling with a range of concerns (depression, anxiety, relationship issues, gender identity concerns, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders) and has experience with individual, group, couples, and family work.
Jenna has a zeal for helping others. Using an integrative and holistic approach, she helps each client build upon their unique and individualized strengths, rather than solely focusing on the presenting problem. Jenna considers herself and advocate for her clients, and approaches each person with openness, acceptance, and honesty.
In her free time, Jenna explores her passions for travel, art, animals, reading, and writing.
Primary Therapist
Jenna received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Jenna has worked in the mental health field for over ten years, in both residential and outpatient settings. She has worked with individuals struggling with a range of concerns (depression, anxiety, relationship issues, gender identity concerns, PTSD, trauma, eating disorders) and has experience with individual, group, couples, and family work.
Jenna has a zeal for helping others. Using an integrative and holistic approach, she helps each client build upon their unique and individualized strengths, rather than solely focusing on the presenting problem. Jenna considers herself and advocate for her clients, and approaches each person with openness, acceptance, and honesty.
In her free time, Jenna explores her passions for travel, art, animals, reading, and writing.
Amanda Gormley - Zen Institute
Amanda Gormley, MA, LAC, NCC
Associate Clinical Director
Amanda received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. She applies a trauma-informed, interdisciplinary approach to counseling through an integrative application of EMDR, Narrative, DBT, Gestalt, and Person-centered modalities. Her work emphasizes self-discovery, healing and growth. Amanda embraces Dr. Harry Aponte's belief that 'therapy is not a conversation; it is an experience.”
Originally from Upstate New York, Amanda and her family have lived in Tucson for more than 10 years. She loves exploring, hiking, and stargazing with her two young children. Amanda is awed by the bounty and beauty of the Sonoran desert and finds inspiration in the resilience of our unique flora and fauna.
Associate Clinical Director
Amanda received her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. She applies a trauma-informed, interdisciplinary approach to counseling through an integrative application of EMDR, Narrative, DBT, Gestalt, and Person-centered modalities. Her work emphasizes self-discovery, healing and growth. Amanda embraces Dr. Harry Aponte's belief that 'therapy is not a conversation; it is an experience.”
Originally from Upstate New York, Amanda and her family have lived in Tucson for more than 10 years. She loves exploring, hiking, and stargazing with her two young children. Amanda is awed by the bounty and beauty of the Sonoran desert and finds inspiration in the resilience of our unique flora and fauna.
Susan Vose - Zen Institute
Susan Vose, MA, SEP
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
With a passion for helping people reconnect with their inner strength and resilience, Susan draws on over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. As a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Susan specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, and overcoming life’s emotional blocks. Susan uses body-centered Somatic Experiencing® methods to help individuals release tension which may be holding trauma, and restore their natural capacity for self-regulation. Her work guides clients toward a balanced state of calm, creativity, and well-being.
Susan earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Prescott College in 1998 and became a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in 2011. She has experience developing and facilitating both individual and group sessions, offering a compassionate and grounded space for healing. Throughout her career, she has worked in both residential and outpatient settings, helping clients navigate trauma and life transitions with care and clarity.
In addition to her SEP certification, Susan holds a certification in Waldorf Early Childhood Education and is a Reiki Master. In her personal time, she enjoys meditation, watercolor painting, gardening, and connecting with nature.
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
With a passion for helping people reconnect with their inner strength and resilience, Susan draws on over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field. As a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Susan specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, and overcoming life’s emotional blocks. Susan uses body-centered Somatic Experiencing® methods to help individuals release tension which may be holding trauma, and restore their natural capacity for self-regulation. Her work guides clients toward a balanced state of calm, creativity, and well-being.
Susan earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Prescott College in 1998 and became a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in 2011. She has experience developing and facilitating both individual and group sessions, offering a compassionate and grounded space for healing. Throughout her career, she has worked in both residential and outpatient settings, helping clients navigate trauma and life transitions with care and clarity.
In addition to her SEP certification, Susan holds a certification in Waldorf Early Childhood Education and is a Reiki Master. In her personal time, she enjoys meditation, watercolor painting, gardening, and connecting with nature.
Sarah Reimer Dawson - Zen Institute
Sarah Reimer Dawson, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Consultant
Sarah holds a Master's degree from the ASU School of Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is EMDR certified and DBT trained.
Sarah believes everyone can heal from trauma and be their best self through therapy and skill building, and that this makes the world a better place for everyone. She has extensive experience and training in treating mood disorders, trauma and addiction, dual diagnosis, family and relationship issues, and LGBT/identity concerns.
"I love working at Zen Institute because we share this mission and because it is a peaceful, joyful place that helps me put my principles and skills into practice in my own life."
In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, eating, and yoga.
Clinical Consultant
Sarah holds a Master's degree from the ASU School of Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is EMDR certified and DBT trained.
Sarah believes everyone can heal from trauma and be their best self through therapy and skill building, and that this makes the world a better place for everyone. She has extensive experience and training in treating mood disorders, trauma and addiction, dual diagnosis, family and relationship issues, and LGBT/identity concerns.
"I love working at Zen Institute because we share this mission and because it is a peaceful, joyful place that helps me put my principles and skills into practice in my own life."
In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, eating, and yoga.
Dr. Jeanne Hilton - Zen Institute
Jeanne Hilton, Ph.D.
Clinical Consultant
Jeanne received her Ph.D. in Family Economics from Oregon State University in 1985. She recently retired as a full professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Hilton taught courses on family resource management, individual and family resilience, contemporary family issues, and theory and research methods. She also has published numerous articles in academic journals on topics related to divorce and single parenting, child development, balancing work and family, and successful aging.
Clinical Consultant
Jeanne received her Ph.D. in Family Economics from Oregon State University in 1985. She recently retired as a full professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Hilton taught courses on family resource management, individual and family resilience, contemporary family issues, and theory and research methods. She also has published numerous articles in academic journals on topics related to divorce and single parenting, child development, balancing work and family, and successful aging.
