Founder Profiles

Eryn Sparzo

Co-founder of Phoenix Rising Intervention, Court Advocacy Services,
Owner of White Heron Counseling

Eryn Sparzo is the co-founder of Phoenix Rising Intervention and Court Advocacy Services and owner of White Heron Counseling. Eryn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Intervention Professional through the Pennsylvania State Board (CIP). Both companies are focused on healing trauma and supporting individuals and families who are affected by substance abuse disorder.

Eryn is trained in somatic modalities such as EMDR and Brainspotting and is a graduate from the University of San Francisco with a Master’s degree in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy. Eryn uses an integrated approach to therapy in order to provide a customized treatment plan for each client and their family. She offers compassionate treatment, education and ongoing support to the individuals and families she collaborates with. Eryn works with people of all ages, genders and sexual orientations. She offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where her clients are able to heal from unresolved trauma, develop a strong recovery program, recognize their strengths and rebuild relationships. Eryn’s desire is to walk alongside her clients as they seek to rediscover their truth and live authentic joyful lives.

Eryn believes that everyone is exactly where they need to be in each moment of their life to learn the next valuable lesson set before them, and is committed to meeting each client in that place. In her free time Eryn enjoys the company of her children and grandchildren, relaxing on the beach, biking, kayaking and hiking with the love of her life and partner Anthony.

Anthony Sparzo is the CEO and Co-founder of Phoenix Rising Interventions & Court Advocacy Services. Anthony has worked in the addiction field since 2010 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Brandman University. Anthony has been facilitating interventions since 2012 and is a Certified Intervention Professional through the Pennsylvania State Board (CIP). Anthony Specializes in interventions, Case Management and Court Advocacy, and believes that the option for rehabilitation over incarceration is far too often overlooked.

Anthony has firsthand knowledge of addiction, as he has been in recovery from both alcohol and heroin addiction since 2007. Anthony has been able to incorporate both his personal and professional education with social work skills to create a highly effective program of recovery. Anthony has collaborated with many clients, helping them rediscover their love for life and their place in that life. Anthony has seen great success in building proof of rehabilitation, therefore avoiding incarceration for many of his clients seeking recovery.

Anthony believes that each client should be treated with respect and understanding while instilling hope, regardless of the circumstances that brought them into treatment. Anthony feels that recovery is complex, has many layers, challenges and rewards. Anthony’s experience has taught him that he must be willing to guide clients through their personal journey in order to evolve out of the darkness of addiction into the light of recovery. In his free time Anthony lives life with his wife and partner Eryn and enjoys the company of his children and grandchildren. In recovery he now enjoys experiences that eluded him for years during his addiction; biking, concerts, baseball and basketball games, hiking, camping, and many days on the beach.