Integrated Mental Health Associates

02/03/2026

At the end of the day what truly matters is simple: connection. From five years of running our marriage retreat: "Marriage, It's Not for the Faint of Heart" - we keep returning to that truth. If you want a richer life, chase connection over perfection. Read more: https://wix.to/RUX0YJm

We just finished our fifth year of the marriage retreat that Dr. Erica and I developed and present at the Franciscan Renewal Center, which five years ago we titled "Marriage, It's Not for the Faint of Heart" - and it once again solidified for me a fundamental truth. At the end of the day, when the n...

01/30/2026

What is a life for? A short, thoughtful read from Ryan M. Sheade, LCSW that goes beyond success and productivity to explore how people find real meaning. If you’ve ever felt quietly off or misaligned, this one’s for you. Read now: https://wix.to/mRIKOS6

I have spent my entire professional life sitting with people who are searching for meaning. Not success. Not productivity. Not even happiness, at least not in the shallow sense.Meaning.People come into my office with impressive resumes, full calendars, families they love, and lives that look good fr...

01/27/2026

The world is HARD. How to manage it?. Read now: https://wix.to/Qaqw8PG

We are living in a time where it feels like everything is an argument waiting to happen.Politics. Parenting. Race. Gender. Religion. Vaccines. Education. Even grief has become something people debate instead of honor.For many people I sit with, the exhaustion is not just about what they believe. It....

01/21/2026

Are you an Arizona LCSW that works with couples? Our founder Ryan M. Sheade, LCSW needs you for his research! Reach out at rmsheade@upenn.edu for details!

01/18/2026

See our owner Ryan's latest blog:

"Silence has a way of asking questions we have avoided for years. Are you actually happy? What are you grieving that you never let yourself mourn? Who did you become to survive, and who did that cost you? What are you tolerating that no longer fits?"

Most of us are not afraid of silence because it is empty. We are afraid because it is full.We stay busy on purpose. Podcasts in the car. Music in the shower. Notifications lighting up the quiet moments between tasks. Even exhaustion can feel safer than stillness. At least exhaustion gives us somethi...

01/09/2026

"If you’re here right now, not thriving, not collapsing, just continuing, I want to say this clearly:

You are not behind. You are not broken. You are not doing it wrong."

We spend a lot of time talking about beginnings and endings.Fresh starts. Clean slates. Big breakthroughs. And when things fall apart, we talk about closure. Letting go. Moving on.But most of life doesn’t happen at the beginning or the end. It happens in the middle.The middle is where the exciteme...

01/08/2026

She’s asking “who am I?” Let’s help her answer “Who I Am”

G.E.M.S. (Girls Empowered Motivated and Strong) is back with two new cohorts starting soon!

This 8 week group helps girls ages 8-18 build;

💎 Confidence and Self Esteem
💎 Healthy Communication Skills
💎 Tools for Navigating Friendships and Peer Pressure
💎 Emotional Awareness and Coping Strategies

Created by Dr. Erica Tatum-Sheade and backed by years of research, G.E.M.S. Has empowered hundreds of girls

Spots are limited

Questions let’s connect ☎️ 480-261-5015

01/07/2026

These are the best times of our life, right? So why does it feel so hard? If you’re navigating career pressures, relationship questions, the new challenges that come with the early stages of motherhood and the journey there- you’re not alone.

Meet Leah, she specializes in helping young adults and women find clarity, build confidence and actually enjoy this chapter of life.

Leah is now accepting new clients and has availability this month.

☎️ 480-261-5015 or book online link in bio

01/06/2026

New Year New Chapter

If 2026 is the year you’re finally getting your teen the support they need, we’d love to introduce you to Maddie!

Maddie Pruden, LAMFT specializes in helping children and adolescents navigate anxiety, family transitions and the emotional rollercoaster of growing up. Her warm down to earth approach helps young people feel safe enough to open up.

Did we mention she’s a former college athlete so she understands performance anxiety and the pressure that comes with being an elite athlete.

Maddie is currently accepting new clients and would love to meet your family!

☎️ 480-261-5015 or book online- link in bio

01/05/2026

We currently have therapy openings available this week for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

We have 15 therapists with different specialties and styles, which allows people to find a good fit rather than waiting weeks to be seen.

We are offering a free 15-minute phone consultation to make getting started easier. Booking is available through phone or by clicking “Book Now” on the homepage of our website: www.integratedmha.com

If this might support you, your team, or someone you know, feel free to pass it along.

01/04/2026

Can’t Wait To Have You Join!

Our signature courage building confidence groups are back

01/03/2026

Know an adolescent that could use some extra support this year? — Dr. Erica Tatum-Sheade, LCSW is offering an upcoming 8-week group for high school girls focused on confidence, belonging, and leadership.

G.E.M.S. – B.R.A.V.E. Edition supports identity development, emotional awareness, boundaries, and authentic connection.

Happy to answer questions or share more details.

Info here: 👉 https://www.integratedmha.com/group-registration