Our Team
Kathy Gerstner, LCSW
(480) 382‑0810 • Kathy@OasisChandler.com
Meet Kathy
Therapy can be an important step toward healing and meaningful change. With more than 30 years of
experience in the counseling field, Kathy understands that each person's journey is unique. She strives to
create a warm, compassionate, and welcoming environment where clients feel safe and understood.
Kathy earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago in 1987.
Throughout
her career, she has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including community mental health,
inpatient care, substance abuse treatment, older adults, and private practice. These experiences
have given her a broad understanding of the many challenges people may face throughout different seasons of
life.
Much of Kathy's work has focused on supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction,
trauma, and other life challenges. She believes therapy is a journey of healing and growth and approaches that
journey with empathy, warmth, and genuine care. Kathy considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients
as they work toward greater emotional health, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of personal
well-being.
Kathy is passionate about helping people grow toward greater health and maturity in all areas of
life—including emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. She recognizes that meaningful change can look
different for every person and works collaboratively with each client to find approaches that fit their
individual needs and goals. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among other strategies.
For Kathy, therapy is not simply about addressing problems—it is about helping people discover hope, develop
healthy patterns, heal from past experiences, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
A Little About Kathy
Kathy is the mother of four children and grandmother of two and values the time she gets to spend with her
family. She is also active in her church community. Kathy enjoys hiking, listening to music,
reading, traveling, photography and exploring new experiences with family and friends.
Emily Miranda, LCSW
(602) 888‑6080 • Emily@OasisChandler.com
Meet Emily
Emily earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and has worked as a
mental
health counselor throughout her career. She has experience supporting individuals through a variety of life
experiences and challenges, including anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, end-of-life transitions,
relationship struggles, self-confidence, and social difficulties. She has also enjoyed working with teens and
adolescents as they navigate the unique challenges of growing and finding their place in the world.
Emily believes that therapy should be a place where you can feel comfortable being yourself. She strives to
create a warm, relaxed, and judgment-free environment where clients feel safe to talk openly about what they
are experiencing. With empathy, compassion, and genuine care, Emily meets each person where they are and works
alongside them as they explore their thoughts, feelings, relationships, and goals.
Her hope is that each client leaves therapy feeling heard, supported, and encouraged as they work toward
greater emotional well-being and personal growth. Emily also recognizes that faith and spirituality can be an
important part of healing for many people. When desired by the client, she welcomes the opportunity to
incorporate spiritual and faith-based perspectives into therapy in a respectful and nonjudgmental way.
Most importantly, Emily wants her clients to know that they do not have to navigate difficult seasons alone.
She considers it a privilege to walk alongside each person as they work toward healing, growth, and a greater
sense of peace and confidence.
A Little About Emily
When Emily is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and her dogs. She
loves all things creative, particularly knitting and crocheting, and enjoys traveling and attending concerts.
She is also an avid reader and movie enthusiast and is often listening to music.