Compassion Focused Therapists in 85001

My name is Imran Kirkland El and I’ve been an advocate in the field for over 15 years. I’m determined to hold a decolonized healing space for individuals and communities who are seeking support as they navigate the complexities of their inner world and external experiences. My passion is to serve QTBIPOC individuals and families facing unique challenges related to identity, discrimination, and systemic oppression. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples. The focus of therapy will include: healing from past traumas, cultivating Self-Love, building resilience, skills training and establishing a sense of community.

I offer virtual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults in Illinois and Arizona. My holistic and eclectic treatment approach draws from strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, positive psychology, culturally sensitive, and mindfulness-based theories to understand problems and bring about growth and change. I believe every individual is unique and treatment is tailored to the individual’s needs. I value client self-determination and feel empowering clients to participate in their treatment process actively is essential. Sessions focus on building on an individual’s strength and capacity for change while addressing the stressor.

Have you ever felt alone in your struggles? Well you don't have to be. I would love to walk along side you and assist you in navigating your issues, whether it be childhood trauma, adult trauma, depression, anxiety or general adjustment and every day struggles. With over a decade of experience, I have assisted countless individuals grow, heal and develop into the person they desire to be. I specialize in treating trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety. I have been trained by some of the biggest leaders in trauma and have extensive experience working with trauma survivors.

Psychotherapy, from its Greek origin, means to tend or render service to the soul or life spirit. My goal is to assist you to find that quiet place within you, your soul or life spirit, where your healing begins. From this source, you have the opportunity to transform your life. Couples can learn to truly know and accept one another and take their relationship to a higher level. Many of my clients describe me as warm and intuitive and believe that I am able to get to the core of their issues in a relatively short time.

Within all people there is a compelling force to move toward life and fulfillment. There are challenges along the way, and in the midst of COVID 19, there is extraordinary stress. Health, relationships and coping is of paramount importance. Is there hope for my marriage? What impact is marital conflict having on my children? I specialize in co parenting after divorce and those contemplating divorce. My background allows me to work with chronic illness, as well as with medical students, residents and fellows experiencing both acute and long term stress, particularly in their personal and professional lives.

During the course of our lives we experience many joys and hardships, and along with them the full range of human emotions. Each moment and feeling is an opportunity to better understand self, other, and the world. Your painful feelings may be signals that old wounds need to be acknowledged or that your truth is not being lived fully. If you are currently struggling to cope with life challenges, feeling unfulfilled or seeking personal growth, the therapeutic relationship can provide an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere to explore the body and mind in a safe, comfortable space.

I became a licensed counselor in 2012. Prior to that I was mentored by some highly-trained LMFT’s in Utah. The spark for clinical work came in 2007 while working as a Case Manager at a Residential Treatment Center for teens in beautiful St George, Utah. I guess I was destined for the desert and never knew it. I’ve had two beautiful children since then— who are my world. I’ve worked in private practice, outpatient and inpatient at several phoenix hospitals, outpatient clinic, directed the Intake Department at Haven Behavioral Health Hospital, and managed mental health intake at the State Prison Complex in Phoenix.

My passion is empowering you to take control of your holistic well-being and happiness, encompassing the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of your life. We'll address life's challenges, from rediscovering your identity and building confidence to managing stress and shaping your future. Together, we'll foster accountability, deepen your awareness, and guide you in reframing failure, conquering negative self-talk, and shedding unhelpful habits. You will define your story, embrace all aspects of your identity, and achieve your full potential. As a united team, we'll navigate the past to create the freedom for a brighter future.

My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving by way of examining the ways in which you perceive the world around you. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.

Hi, I’m Cynthia. Welcome to Desert Somatics & Psychotherapy. In this practice, I endeavor to create a safe, healing space for people to work with the most vulnerable parts of themselves. When you are facing anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm, grief and loss, or the residual effects of traumatic situations or experiences, it can feel insurmountable. My passion is helping people to take the big, scary events, feelings, thoughts, and life experiences they are facing and to break them down into manageable pieces we can work through together. In so doing, we find that healing and repair are possible.

I believe anyone can learn how to create and foster a healthy meaningful life. Our work in therapy will be strength-based, collaborative, and uniquely tailored as no two people are alike. Together, we will work to create insight and connect the relationship between beliefs, behavior patterns, and emotional responses in an effort to deepen the understanding of your capabilities and choices in life.

Do you feel tired, worn out, lonely, or lost? Has joy been difficult to find? Are you stuck and not sure what step to take next? Let's work together to build your confidence, find what lights you up, create healthy relationships, and overcome the obstacles holding you back.

Wait list! Have you found therapy unhelpful in the past? If you are looking for a change and a new approach, I can help. I have more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families overcome life's hurdles and feel fulfilled. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome PTSD, CPTSD, developmental, religious and other specific trauma. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social personalities, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, addiction, disassociation and chronic pain. I am passionate about LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.

I devote my practice to gender diverse and LGB/Queer adults. I have experience working with transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, and gender queer individuals. I value creating a safe and confidential therapeutic alliance to address your needs whether they are based on gender identity and sexuality or other mental health concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am trained in EMDR therapy and use a variety of other treatment approaches depending on your unique needs.

I'd like to be a source encouragement, accountability, real tools, and hope as you tackle unwanted porn use and/or sex addiction, anxiety, or relationship harms resulting from these type of struggles. I'm ready to join you on your Journey to Progress. Contact me today.

I am a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS) and enjoy working with all clients but have a specific interest in working with people who want are struggling with anxiety, chronic illness and weight loss and want to align their physical and mental health through nutrition, proper sleep and self care. I also have experience working with people who have suffered from narcisstic abuse and are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and the daily stresses of life. I also enjoy working with seniors and people with disabilities,

If you're LGBT+ or neurodiverse, you know how murky and chaotic this road can be. It's a difficult journey, figuring yourself out and untangling yourself from your trauma. I'm here to help. I take a comfortable, compassionate, slightly humorous approach to therapy where I focus on self-empowerment in the face of complicated systems of oppression, collaboration with my clients where we go wherever you want to go in your journey, and discovering the joy of living authentically.

I have a few openings for new clients in August 2023. My aim is to help you address problematic ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving by way of examining the ways in which you perceive the world around you. The goal is to assist you in reaching a position of appreciation for your genuine self (for you are the perfect you!) and an acceptance of the events that occur in your life. I would be honored to take part in your journey of discovering the narratives which potentially distort reality and lead to discomfort, diminished self-worth, or other barriers to attaining contentment.

Therapy is an investment in your growth. Life is challenging, sometimes we all need a little help. I offer a warm, empathetic and accepting approach. My goal is to help you along life’s journey through your ups and down. Further helping you navigate the various challenges that life throws. The creative approach in which I use, is to work to find your strengths and explore emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns. Ultimately, I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort in working together to examine your goals, strengths, and resources in an effort to develop a renewed sense of identity.