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HELPING ASSOCIATES, INC.






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Dr. Joan McGillicuddy (left) and Dr. Antonio Estrada (second from left) holding a weekly staff meeting.

Helping Associates, Inc. (HAI) was co-founded in 1982 by Dr. Antonio Estrada and Dr. Joan McGillicuddy, who serve as Co-Directors of this organization. Their commitment is to improving the quality of life in Arizona, and HAI has been serving Central Arizona since the founding date.

Dr. Antonio Estrada, Ph.D. holds a Doctoral Degree in Human Services with a specialization in Counseling Psychology. He is a Co-Director of HAI; and is a warm, compassionate, intuitive therapist and teacher.

Dr. Joan McGillicuddy, Ph.D., L.P.C. is a Co-Director/Clinical Director of HAI, a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds a Doctoral Degree in Human Services with a specialization in Counseling Psychology. She is a dynamic, energetic and humorous therapist and teacher.

All Associate Counselors are well trained and skilled in understanding the needs of individuals and offering viable solutions to life's challenges. Nearly all Associate Counselors are licensed by the State of Arizona.

Dr. McGillicuddy and Dr. Estrada have built their practice to the current level of employing 17 clinicians and 10 support staff to serve over 750 individuals weekly.

The Clinic is accredited through the prestigious Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), a national seal of excellence.