YWCA Mental Wellness Series, Summer 2026. A woman closing her eyes and smiling, practicing positive mental welnness.

Summer 2026
Mental Wellness Series

In partnership with Healthy Synergy, LLC, we’re offering this 5-week virtual series to provide classes that will equip you with the tools to be mindful and protect your emotional peace. Classes are offered online, Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., via a HIPAA-compliant platform, at no cost with the with the option to donate. Because everyone deserves access to mental wellness tools.

RSVP to the entire series or just the classes with topics of interest.

For individuals who are 18+.

If you have any questions, please email info@ywcaaz.org

About This Series

This series is led by Lexi Monke, BS, MA-Intern, a Clinical Mental Health Counseling candidate at NAU, under the direct supervision of Dr. Sophia Murphy, DBH, LPC — owner of Healthy Synergy, LLC.

Before You Attend

Prior to class, you’ll receive intake forms via Therapy Mate from Healthy Synergy. These must be completed at least 1 week before your class date or you will not be able to attend. These forms clarify that this is not a therapeutic relationship.

How to Join

Classes are held on Microsoft Teams. A link will be provided upon registration.

Class Schedule

What are values? You can live intentionally by identifying which values matter most to you. This class includes open group discussion around what values are, how they’re implemented, understanding other people’s/society’s values vs our own, and ways to put your values into action. This class also includes a journaling activity for self-reflection.

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This course will provide psychoeducation on grounding, regulation, and self-compassion paired with key activities such as mindful breathing, PMR, and calm place. We will specifically address how these concepts relate to how we feel about our bodies, and how to practice self-compassion and self-care while using social media.

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This class covers the different types of boundaries, why they are important, and what they can look like. We will also explore how cultural contexts shape our understanding of boundaries and begin to clarify our own internal and external boundaries.

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Now, we will turn from the self towards navigating relationships with others. What do healthy relationships with our partners, friends, and families look like? Building upon previous lessons, we will show how values and boundaries contribute to forming more authentic relationships. We will also talk about healthy communication, dependency, and co-regulation.

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Today, stress is all too common. And yet we all have resilience and resources that we can tap into to beat it. Participants will understand how our bodies and minds respond to stress and how we can start to take control of the stress response. We will identify resources and return to the lessons from “Self-Compassion and Self-Care.”

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Lexi Monke, B.S., MA-Intern

My current approach to therapy is that therapy is a place to explore yourself and the world around you. I view the complexities of life as integral parts of one’s self-being: we are who we are in part because of the world around us. Therapy with me is a place to be able to evaluate the parts of oneself and how they affect the whole person, while integrating the outside parts that affect us as well. My style is an integrative approach that meets the person where they’re at with authenticity and helps build their perseverance; while acknowledging we all have individual experiences and cultural backgrounds that shape our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the inner complexities of who we are. The space I provide is for genuine well-being, curiosity, and empathy. My aim for therapy is to foster understanding of deeper issues within an individual’s life, and to foster growth with self-discovery with them. 

I am currently receiving my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NAU’s North Valley Campus! I received my BS in Psychological Sciences, with a Clinical/Health emphasis, with a minor in Sociology, from NAU as well. I am currently working under the direct supervision of Jessica Fletcher, MC, LPC, CCTS, TCYM. I am working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. As an intern, I am committed to continuous learning and growth to further discover ways to support clients through their own journeys, life challenges, and successes. I believe everyone has a story that should be heard! 

Martha (Lorena) Jasso Solorzano, M.C., LAC (Spanish Classes Instructor)

Hello and welcome! In my current approach to therapy, I integrate person-centered, multicultural, and psychodynamic approaches to create a holistic and client-centered therapeutic experience. I believe in tailoring the therapeutic experience to each individual, acknowledging that we all have unique experiences, cultural backgrounds, and emotional complexities that shape who we are. With a genuine interest and commitment to fostering personal growth and well-being, I prioritize creating a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and understood. I value each individual’s cultural background and aim to help them understand and resolve deeper issues, promoting personal growth and self-discovery in a culturally sensitive manner.

Throughout my clinical experience in the behavioral health field, I have worked with a range of populations including individuals with serious mental illness, as well as young adults and adults who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. I have experience in treating issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, and familial/relationship concerns. I am excited to continue to be working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and hope to uplift the voices of those in marginalized communities.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC-23605) with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. I received my Master’s of Counseling from Arizona State University and received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University. I am working towards my independent licensure under the supervision of Dr. Sophia Murphy, DBH, LPC, CPT, SXI. My goal is to empower clients to explore and achieve their fullest potential!

These courses are made possible by Dr. Sophia Murphy, Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Professional Counselor. With over a decade’s experience of direct service, Dr. Murphy has provided treatment to individuals, families, and groups. She emphasizes the value of multicultural competency and deep exploration of the relationship between identity and health. Dr. Murphy aims to support her patients in bettering their lives and reaching their individual goals through a holistic approach targeting mind-body health. She specializes in working with individuals of color and female-identifying patients and is also an LGBTQ+ allied provider and aims to support marginalized groups in receiving care, free from stigma.

Questions? Please contact info@ywcaaz.org

Huge Thank You to Healthy Synergy, LLC. for providing their time and expertise.

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