Aaron was inspired to create a space where individuals could find solace and strength in nature while rebuilding their lives. His own experiences in recovery illuminated the profound impact that outdoor adventures can have on mental and emotional well-being. At Mountain House Recovery, Aaron combines his love for the outdoors with structured recovery support, offering residents opportunities for hiking, fishing, rafting, and other outdoor activities. He believes that these experiences foster resilience, community, and a renewed sense of purpose, making recovery not just a process of healing, but an exciting and transformative adventure.

Reed earned his Master of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and has spent several years working in the behavioral health and recovery field supporting individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring challenges. With over five years of personal recovery, Reed brings both lived experience and professional training to his work, allowing him to connect with clients through empathy, authenticity, and a deep understanding of the recovery journey. He helps guide the structure of the program while working closely with residents to build accountability, life skills, and meaningful goals in early recovery. Reed believes lasting recovery is built through connection, purpose, and community, and he is passionate about supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives and create a strong foundation for long term sobriety.

Alaina Juneau earned Bachelors Degrees in Psychology and Social Work from Bethany College in West Virginia. She then went on to earn her Masters Degree in Social Work with an area of emphasis on mental health and substance abuse from The Ohio State University. She has experience in a variety of settings including partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment, and recovery settings. Alaina takes a strengths based approach to empower clients to move through their traumas and address their substance usage at a foundational level. She utilizes EMDR therapy in conjunction with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to bring understanding to the past, explore what is and isn't

working in the present, and helps clients move toward their desired future. Alaina has extensive training in adventure therapy, and became a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist in 2021, which allows her to help clients connect their experiences on the Adventure Trips to their internal experiences and interpersonal relationships.

In her free time, Alaina can be found training for her next ultra marathon, mountain biking, or hiking with her dogs.

John Cohen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has been providing therapeutic services for over 30 years. His career experience includes many years as a wilderness therapist, including clinical director, psychiatric hospital clinician, and a clinician in the juvenile justice system. He also lived in Costa Rica developing and directing an adventure therapy program for young adults. Johns’ years of experience working with adolescents,  young adults, and parents has shaped his knowledge and belief in the absolute value of honesty and integrity to solidify the treatment process. John specializes in addiction, failure to launch, adoption, attachment, anxiety, and depression.

Michel Vaughan is a dedicated 13 year counselor at an in-custody treatment center. He received his Masters in Social Work from ASU in 2020 and is currently working on his clinical hours by providing Mountain House clients therapeutic services by doing groups and individual sessions. He has been in active recovery for over 18 years. He is an avid runner and cyclist. Michael believes the work he does outside of him employment makes him a more effective practitioner.

Amanda Shanley earned her bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Psychology from DePaul University in 2010 and her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2013. She practices from a trauma-informed, Self-led approach grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping clients understand and work with the protective parts that develop through trauma while supporting wounded parts in the healing process. Her goal is to help individuals reduce internal conflict, release old burdens, and lead from their authentic Self with greater clarity and resilience. Amanda began her clinical work serving children in inner-city Chicago who had experienced trauma related to community violence, which shaped her understanding of how unprocessed trauma can impact people across the lifespan. She also brings over 15 years of experience in hospice care. Having begun her own recovery journey in 2008, Amanda brings lived experience to her work and is passionate about helping clients move beyond guilt and shame toward self-compassion and lasting healing. She moved from Chicago to Arizona in 2020 and enjoys spending time outdoors while remaining a loyal fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs.

A veteran of the treatment industry, Alex has worn many hats over the years. However, his true professional passion has come through recovery coaching. Alex see’s recovery as a puzzle. He is the guy helping his clients find and fit each piece of success together. Alex’s Mountain House client’s work on skills like budgeting, financial independence, positive self image, and spiritual connection. Alex believes that with accountability, community, and right action we just might have a chance to free ourselves from addiction. A long time Flagstaff resident Alex now resides with his wife and young son in Denver, CO. When not working with clients Alex spends as much time as he can with his family, outside in the beauty of the Southwest and the Mountains.

Austin has been part of the Mountain House Recovery community for two years. He began working within the program to support others in their recovery journey. He initially served as a House Manager and now works as a full-time Behavioral Health Technician, where he helps provide structure, guidance, and support to clients. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he developed a love for the outdoors, hiking, and sports. As a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Registered Behavioral Technician, he is passionate about helping others build a strong foundation in recovery by supporting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Cole is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and attended Northern Arizona University. Recovery has given him the opportunity to give back to the community that supported him during a time of crisis. Through his own journey, he learned how to build healthy habits in sobriety and develop strong character. His goal is to help others discover the motivation within themselves to create meaningful change and live their best lives.

Emmanuel is 29 years old and originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He has been on the journey of recovery for four years now and has found a deeply rooted passion for the industry. In recovery, he values his relationships with family and friends and is committed to continuous self-improvement mentally, physically, and spiritually. Emmanuel entered the behavioral health field because he wants to support individuals facing struggles similar to those he once experienced, understanding firsthand what it feels like to need help but not know where to begin or how to ask for it.

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