Dr. Antonio Estrada holds a doctorate in Human Services Counseling Psychology and has worked throughout his career as a Therapist, Social Worker, Seminar Trainer and Behavioral Health Administrator. He now specializes on Spiritually based Life Coaching. Dr. Estrada is a Combat Vietnam Veteran, drafted into the U.S. Army as a teenager. He demonstrates a deep appreciation for life due to the intensity of the Combat experience. He is a warm, compassionate, and intuitive teacher designed for participants ongoing growth.


Dr. Joan McGillicuddy, LPC holds a doctorate in Human Services Counseling Psychology and has spent her career as a Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist, Behavioral Healthcare Administrator, Teacher and Seminar Trainer. She is listed in numerous editions of Who’s Who of American Women, and Who’s Who in the World. She is a dynamic, energetic, and humorous Presenter.

Our Mission

The mission of Helping Associates, Inc. is to provide quality, professional counseling services in a loving and supported environment to individuals, groups and families throughout Pinal County, Arizona.  HAI utilizes a humanistic and holistic approach to help individuals achieve their full potential as creative beings.

HAI views each individual as a unique and divine. 

Our Vision

The Vision of HAI is as follows:

• To provide high quality behavioral health services to the public and private sector

• To actively make counseling and consultation services available to industry (e.g., health care, manufacturing, education, social service agencies) in the area of high quality behavioral health services in a respectful and timely manner

• To continuously enhance services through ongoing evaluation and performance improvement

• To be an assertive and innovative resource to the community in education and prevention regarding behavioral health and leadership / managerial issues

• To network and link with professional individuals and organizations to actively promote holistic interventions and treatments

• To outreach to individuals and groups and provide stress management, training, promotion of wellness, prevention of stress-related illness, development of intuitive problem solving that will assist them in adapting meaningfully to life in the 21st Century

• To increase awareness of individuals regarding interaction of the mind, body, spirit and emotions

• To disseminate the effectiveness of Helping Associates, Inc. treatment and training modalities through the outcome studies