Marc fell in love with Medicine while deployed during Operation Desert Shield, Saudi Arabia. His assignment to the 47th Field Hospital allowed him to see first-hand what the doctors and nurses did for the sick and wounded and wanted to be part of that world. He was accepted into the Army Physician Assistant Program in 1995 and graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. He later attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. He specialized in Orthopedics and later became a Board-Certified Pain Management Physician Assistant.
He received his Doctorate in Medical Science (DMSc), specializing in Psychiatry through Rocky Mountain University.
Marc Raciti served in the US. Army for twenty-four years, often practicing good Medicine in bad places. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and a Bronze star retiring in September of 2013. His passion is treating those suffering from PTSD and Depression. His speciality in Trauma, Pain Management and Psychiatry sets him apart from other providers. He takes most insurances and is a native Spanish speaker.
Dr. Raciti completed her undergraduate degree at Hawaii Pacific University double majoring in pre-medical studies and psychology. She went on to complete her doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University in San Francisco. She specialized in forensic assessment and child maltreatment while completing a fellowship at Kapiolani Child Protection Center in Hawaii.
She became interested in the military after learning about trauma and the effects on the human psyche after 9/11. In 2009 she joined the Hawaii Army National Guard as the Behavioral Health Officer and began working at Scofield Barracks as a civilian psychologist. She worked in child and family services and in 2012 she became the program director. In 2013 she was accepted as an Air Force Psychologist and was assigned to Luke Air Force Base.
With a heavy heart she and her family left Hawaii and moved to the sunny city of Phoenix. At Luke Air Force Base, she was able to direct the Drug Treatment Program and was able to expand the unit outreach program to include sister services, the guard and the reserves. She then took leadership of Family Advocacy Program, which provides voluntary preventative services for high-risk families and victims and mandatory treatment for perpetrators. She was able to revamp the outreach and prevention program doubling their effect which earned then a joint award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Upon leaving the USAF she was given the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Since leaving the military, she began private practice while teaching adjunct at Grand Canyon University within their graduate Counseling Program. She sees children and families as well as couples and individuals. She is board certified in Clinical Psychology and is a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. She was awarded the 2019 - Best of Scottsdale Award as Child Psychologist. She specializes in EMDR, Somatic Experience, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Behavior Modification, marital therapy, autism and learning problems.
Dr. Soltes offers an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for her clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices.
She practices from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client.
She completed her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. She was a recipient of the Army Health Professions Scholarship and completed her APA Internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She then continued to serve on Active Duty as an Army Psychologist as part of the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea and later as part of 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. In 2008 she continued to serve soldiers as an Army Civilian Psychologist as part of the Concussion Clinic. In 2012, she moved to Arizona and worked with Veterans and families with PTSD first with the Phoenix VA and later within Readjustment Counseling Services in the Valley centers.
"Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement.
I understand that connecting with a therapist that best fits your needs can be a challenge. I honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. My goal is to create a space that is welcoming, warm and nonjudgmental. One that supports the development of self and will encourage each client to remain steadfast in their journey towards living their most authentic life."
Tater Tot is Dr. Martina Soltes's co-therapist. Tater Tot is available for most sessions and does an amazing job of helping patients with emotional regulation and joy.
Marc is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing in Arizona since 2002. He works with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents (16 years and older he does his best work with) to improve their quality of life by strengthening/developing/utilizing problem solving skills, improving interpersonal relationships, managing/regulating emotions, increasing motivation for change, and overcoming past traumatic experiences so as to live more freely in the here and now. Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy by The University of Chicago Hospitals as well as Marsha Linehan's Behavioral Technology Group, LLC., Marc specializes in the treatment of clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, the spectrum of behaviors associated with other personality disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, grief/loss, marital distress/conflict, mood and other anxiety disorders. Grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, he integrates his formal training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Interpersonal Psychotherapy approaches to help clients achieve their goals.
Professional member of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Marc is currently expanding his practice to assist clients cope with the myriad of psychological issues/stressors associated with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases both pre and post-operative with evidence based treatment approaches including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Distress Tolerance skills. Teaching family members various acceptance, change and motivation strategies gives them and the client living with I.B.D. and other chronic autoimmune illnesses the best chance of improving quality of life and actualizing to their fullest potential.
Marc has had the pleasure of working with world class professional athletes during his years as a teaching/playing tennis professional in Chicago and continues to offer cognitive/behavioral/mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic services to athletes wanting to reach and exceed their fullest potentials as he has done throughout his counseling career.
Mary Huckaby, LCSW, is a dedicated clinician with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health care.
After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with distinction, from the University of Missouri in 2002, she went on to complete her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, with honors, from the University of Kansas in 2004—an institution recognized globally for its rigorous academics and groundbreaking research.
Throughout her career, Mary has served on multidisciplinary treatment teams across a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment, as well as crisis intervention services. She has supervised Master’s-level clinical social work students and graduates, guiding them toward licensure, and has contributed to debriefing committees supporting mental health providers who experience trauma in their professional roles. In her time at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, Mary worked closely with veterans and their families, offering treatment for PTSD, mood disorders, and substance misuse while also educating loved ones on how best to support their veterans in recovery. Her dedication to this work is deeply personal—she is the daughter of a Vietnam combat veteran.
Mary specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. While she primarily works with individuals, she also supports couples using the Gottman Method. She employs a range of evidence-based treatments—including Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths-Based approaches, and Motivational Interviewing—to tailor care to each person’s unique needs. Mary’s goal is to help patients (PTs) recognize their inherent resilience, assist them in developing personalized treatment plans, and support them in embracing post-traumatic growth. By helping PTs identify their strengths, Mary fosters hope, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and empowered future.
Mary feels called to do this work and invites you to take that first step toward wellness.
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