About Us

THE NEXT GENERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH

Our Story​

Launched in 2023, Partners in Treatment was founded on a shared vision among some of the nation’s leading mental health facilities. What began as an ambitious initiative to create a premier educational experience for Arizona’s mental health community has now expanded to Nashville, marking the conference’s inaugural year in this vibrant new location.

Originally focused on serving Arizona’s local industry and highlighting the expertise of its founding partners, the Partners In Treatment Conference has grown rapidly, capturing the attention of mental health professionals across the country. Now, as a dynamic mid-size national conference, it is expanding to new regions while staying true to its mission: delivering unparalleled value to all stakeholders in the mental health field through community, connection, and collaboration.

The Nashville conference represents an exciting milestone in our journey, bringing together professionals for a unique blend of innovation, education, and networking. Partners In Treatment is poised to become a leading platform for advancing mental health care, and we invite you to join us—whether as a participant, supporter, or partner—in this historic first-year event. Together, we can shape the future of mental health care.

Meet the Conference Team

Aaron Johnson

Conference Director

Dr. Karlyn Pleasants, PsyD

Clinical Advisor

Jaime Vinck, LMFT

Clinical Advisor

Kerry Paulson

Anew Treatment Center

Hugh Nash

Integrative Life Center

Joey Darby

Cumberland Heights

Amara Townes

Cumberland Heights

Chase Sewell

OnSite Workshops

Brianna Appert

Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

Cindy Warren

Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

Stacie Kish Collins

Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

Tom Parker

Lindner Center of HOPE

Mischele Hagood

Lindner Center of HOPE

Kristen Thompson

Embark Behavioral Health

Questions?