Mike Gurr M.S., M.A., L.P.C. Clinical Director
Mike received his Master of Science from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sport Science, with a concentration in Sport Psychology. He worked with various high school and college teams as well as with the coaching staffs. Mike completed another Masters degree from Argosy University/Phoenix in Professional Counseling. For three years Mike was a counselor at Paradise Valley Community College as well as an adjunct facility member where he was involved in career counseling, individual counseling, and group work. He taught classes in stress management, peak performance in activated learning, career exploration, and study skills. Mike is a certified instructor for the Maracopa Community Colleges.

Mike also has a private practice where he works with athletes at all levels from amateur to pro to increase their performance through disciplining their mind. He also works with teens and parents as they transition from residential programs back to home. For the past 7 years Mike has created and facilitated the student and parent workshops for Aspen and Copper Canyon Academy. During that time he has worked with over 2000 people and developed parenting workshops and a manual to help parents learn better parenting skills and how to regain their relationships with each other and their children. Mike is a sought out speaker for various groups and associations on topics such as: choice, self-concept, relationships, how to change behavior through positive routines, power of belief, stress management, and strengthening ones mind. He and his beautiful wife Ginger reside in Anthem, AZ with their 3 wonderful boys and 2 beautiful girls.