On a tranquil desert oasis in Nevada,
we’re writing success stories every day.



On our scenic campus in the breathtaking Verde Valley of Arizona,
we’re writing success stories every day.


Our Vision

Striving for a bright future.

Students at our Academy are empowered with skills, knowledge, and attitudes that help them become successful members of their families and communities.

Serenity

Surrounded by scenic Arizona desert views, our sprawling 29-acre campus is the ideal setting for healing, learning, and self-discovery.

Safety

Every student is cared for as a member of our family in a compassionate environment of acceptance and support.

Structure

The daily routine combines academics, life-skills, recreational activities, and therapeutic services.

Success

As our graduates move into the next phase of their lives, they are equipped with valuable tools that ensure lifetime emotional well-being.

Enabling families to heal and thrive.

Sedona Sky Academy has been committed to impacting adolescents and their families for over two decades, since its founding in 1998. In a unique all-girls program that combines academic, therapeutic, and residential services, the Academy has made it possible for hundreds of graduates to develop their inner selves, reconnect with their families, and pursue impressive academic and career paths.

The redesigned and updated Sedona Sky Academy was opened in 2022 by the Epic Behavioral Health Group, a firm recognized for elevating the standard of behavioral health care across the country. Epic’s licensed team harnesses top talent and field expertise, offering your family access to specialists that are approachable, communicative, and passionate about joint success.

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Meet the Team

Clinical excellence built on compassion.

Our family is happy to welcome yours.

Clinical Team

Andrea Jones,
Clinical Director

Tim
Mullins, Therapist

Jennifer
Mellum, Therapist

Leadership Team

Julie Sheppard,
Executive Director

Erin Smith,
Director of Operations

Andrea Jones,
Clinical Director

Donovan Tagaloa,
Residential Director

Bethany Becker,
Academic Director

Marina
Vidrine, Director of Admissions

Sarah
Kirwan, Equine Director

Tiffany Thiede, Director of Business Development

Academic Team

Bethany Becker,
Academic Director

Sarah
Kirwan, English Teacher

Kathleen McCabe, Teacher

Medical Team

Mele
Carlson, RN

Meet the Team

Psychiatric excellence built on compassion.

Our family is happy to welcome yours.


Diana
Wade


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Diana Wade, MA (Vice President of Client Services) Diana brings her 30+ years of experience in the mental health field to NGUYHC, where residential treatment brings her full circle back to her beginnings. She has served at-risk youth and their families for more than 3 decades, including owning a successful outpatient mental health facility, working in foster care and adoptions and providing direct care to youth. Working with youth has always been a passion for Diana and being able to bring a strong leadership foundation to the team is a self proclaimed major accomplishment. Program Development is also a passion of hers. Diana has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and is ABD in a doctoral program in Organizational Leadership. In her free time, Diana enjoys riding the sand dunes in her sandrail, or traveling the world. Some of the best places she has visited are India, Vietnam and Fiji. Diana is also a dog lover and currently has 6 rescue Chihuahuas.

Benjamin O’Steen


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Brenda Tucker


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Corbin
Alred


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Kyle
Dunlap


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Dr. Osuchukwu


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Randon Lawrence


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Stacie Warren


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Tammi
Cox


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Michael Spindler


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