Anasazi Outdoor Therapy
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Mission
The mission of the non-profit ANASAZI Foundation is to prepare parents and children to turn their hearts to one another, begin anew, and walk in harmony in the wilderness of the world. "At ANASAZI, the children come first. We come second. To free themselves from worldly cares, I counsel our people to 'drop their burdens at the gate' and tend to the needs of the YoungWalkers on the trail. We strive to remind ourselves that the ANASAZI Way is not to change the behavior of the YoungWalker or the Parents, but to provide opportunities for the heart to be touched, so the change can come willingly from the 'one who stands within.' Then the Change of Heart, like clear water, will flow without compulsion." -The One Who Stands Within by "Good Buffalo Eagle", Ezekiel C. Sanchez About ANASAZI
ANASAZI Foundation's state-licensed and Joint Commission accredited behavioral healthcare services are effective for adolescents (age 13-17) and adults (18+) with mood disorders, behavioral concerns, attachment disorders and/or adjustment difficulties. Treatment addresses depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, substance abuse, relational problems, school failure, self-harming behaviors (eating disorders, cutting, suicidal ideation, etc.), poor social skills, lack of motivation, entitlement, failure to launch and other issues related to a lack of self-regulation and moral identity. Youth and young adults whose parents are willing to play an active role in treatment are more likely to achieve the desired outcomes. Parents participate in an admissions-day orientation; attend a relationship workshop; consult weekly (via phone or in person) with their child's therapist; and join their child in the wilderness for the final two nights/three days of the program. ANASAZI also encourages the consideration and exploration of the spiritual component of one's life as a part of treatment. The choice to include spirituality is purely voluntary. ANASAZI does not endorse or favor a particular religion or belief system. Founded by wilderness therapy pioneers Larry Olsen and Ezekiel Sanchez, the nurturing approach at ANASAZI summons introspection and personal responsibility-it powerfully invites a change of heart that promotes a lasting change of behavior. Treatment is individualized and provided by a licensed and credentialed staff specializing in child and adolescent psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing, and experiential education. Staffing ratios are 2:1, and group sizes range from 3-8. Outpatient, aftercare, and alumni services are available to support and sustain changes made while at ANASAZI. Fees may be covered by insurance, and financial aid is available for families in need. Admissions occur continually, year-round.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle Anasazi Outdoor Therapy
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Arizona / BH1130
- In Business for 38 years
- Certificate from Arizona Department of Health Services BH1130 / 2026
- Certificate from The Joint Commission 387257 / 2025
Years In Business
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pornography Addiction
- School Issues
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
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Client Focus
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Programs and Services
Treatment Programs
- Adult Residential
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Intervention
- Outdoor Therapy
- Residential Inpatient
- Small Residential Programs
- Substance Use
- Teens & Adolescent Residential
- Wilderness Rehab
- Young Adult Residential
Out / Inpatient
- Long Term (>30 Days) Residential
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Intervention
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
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Location
Primary Location
Anasazi Outdoor Therapy
1424 S Stapley Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204
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