Ashworth Health

Therapy is often seen as boring, monotonous, and ineffective. Tony recognizes that mental healthcare models often fall short in delivering individualized, client-centered care. Many clients struggle with standardized therapeutic models and impersonal interactions that fail to address their unique needs. Tony is committed to solving these pressing issues by reimagining the client’s experience from the ground up by using an individualized, multi-modal approach. Rather than simply assigning diagnostic labels, he strives to educate patients about the underlying factors of their conditions and circumstances, empowering them through knowledge. His approach is based on the clinical trauma treatment model that fosters building trust, encouraging personal growth, and promoting positive mental health outcomes to help individuals live more balanced lives. Tony specializes in working with adolescents aged 13 to older adults. He graduated from Arizona State University, obtaining his Bachelors and Master of Social Work with emphasis in Children, Youth, and Families from Arizona State University. He has completed additional training and certification in: • Clinical Trauma Treatment – Clinical Trauma Professional I • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – DBT • Trauma Focused CBT • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – CBT • ADHD Clinical Services Provider (>100 hours specialized training postgraduate) • Treatment of Substance Use Disorders • Grief Counseling for Children and Adolescents Tony has worked in the healthcare system for over 20 years with experience in critical care, emergency services, and crisis management involving both individuals and families. He worked as a healthcare supervisor and Angel transport team member at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Prior to moving to the Phoenix area 8 years ago, Tony grew up in Nashville, TN. Being from the south, Tony is well versed in southern hospitality and customer service. During his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife who is a family nurse practitioner and his son who is a registered nurse. He enjoys car shows, concerts, and lifelong learning.