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
