About us: Where Healing Meets Innovation

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Founded in 2012 by Shannon Winters. Changing Lives Inc. began as a traditional marriage and

family counseling practice rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to

helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult seasons. Over the years, Shannon became one of

the most trusted and referred counselors in the East Valley, known for her intuitive approach and

unwavering presence with clients.

But healing doesn’t stand still — and neither did Shannon.

In 2021, Shannon was approached by a visionary Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (MHNP), Allison

Scott who had been working in ketamine infusion clinics. The MHNP had witnessed firsthand

how patients were being left alone with IVs — disconnected from therapeutic support and

without guidance to integrate their experiences. She saw the untapped potential of pairing

ketamine treatment with psychotherapy, and she believed Shannon was the right person to bring

that vision to life.

Changing Lives Counseling KAP was founded and developed by Shannon Winters, who created the business model and therapeutic framework to deliver emotionally attuned, clinically grounded ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.  Shannon transformed the concept into a fully integrated program—combining clinical expertise, emotional safety, and intentional goal-setting. This wasn’t just medicine—it was a blueprint for transformation.  

As demand grew, Shannon knew she needed help. She brought on Kim Adams to assist with

administrative operations at Changing Lives Counseling. But Kim wasn’t just organized — she

was passionate. Inspired by the work and her own journey, Kim pursued a national certification

in mental health coaching and began integrating coaching into the counseling framework.

Her testimony (see “Kim’s Story”) speaks to the power of purpose, and today, Changing Lives

Life Coaching offers clients a forward-focused, strengths-based path to personal growth,

resilience, and empowerment.

Changing Lives Inc. now includes three interconnected branches:

 Changing Lives Counseling — Traditional therapy for individuals, couples, and families

 Changing Lives Counseling KAP — Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with licensed

clinicians.

 Changing Lives Life Coaching — Certified coaching for mental wellness and personal

development

Together, we offer a continuum of care that honors the complexity of healing — from trauma

recovery to transformation.

We believe healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. It’s layered, personal, and sacred. Whether

you’re seeking support through counseling, exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy, or building a

new chapter through coaching — we’re here to walk with you.

Because changing lives isn’t just our name.

It’s our mission.

“Healing doesn’t require a clinic. It requires safety, science, and someone who sees you.”

Changing Lives Inc  offers different modalities to receive therapy. We do office visits, virtual sessions and in home sessions. We have a variety of packages  available to fit a variety of needs.