Therapists in 85021

Sarah Zillweger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CA/LPCC, AZ/LPC, CCTP, Adjunct
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Navigating life, stress, and building meaningful connections can be hard. As a clinician with a unique therapeutic skill set, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all who enter. The hardest step can be getting here, and you did it, you are here. With a passionate background and experience working with children, teens, their parents, and adults, I offer a variety of neurodiverse neurobiology attachment, neurodevelopment, play therapy, client centered, and other evidenced based techniques such as ACT, to support and strengthen an individuals self-confidence and navigation of life challenges.
Navigating life, stress, and building meaningful connections can be hard. As a clinician with a unique therapeutic skill set, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all who enter. The hardest step can be getting here, and you did it, you are here. With a passionate background and experience working with children, teens, their parents, and adults, I offer a variety of neurodiverse neurobiology attachment, neurodevelopment, play therapy, client centered, and other evidenced based techniques such as ACT, to support and strengthen an individuals self-confidence and navigation of life challenges.

Jean Ball, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Online Only)
I am a seasoned, licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years practicing in New York and Arizona. My goals for clients are to reduce emotional distress, improve coping skills and help with relationship conflict and communication. I believe negative thinking and beliefs affect both feelings and resulting behavior. Together, we will work to challenge barriers that interfere with your goals and emotional well being.
I am a seasoned, licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years practicing in New York and Arizona. My goals for clients are to reduce emotional distress, improve coping skills and help with relationship conflict and communication. I believe negative thinking and beliefs affect both feelings and resulting behavior. Together, we will work to challenge barriers that interfere with your goals and emotional well being.

Dale F Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
as a retired Colonel in the US Army I prefer structure. I have also recently retired as an FBI Chaplain so the spiritual side is important. I continue to teach marriage and family therapy at the university level. I am looking for clients that want to bring clarity in communication into their marriage using a family systems perspective and is willing to move from controlling to managing their relationships..
as a retired Colonel in the US Army I prefer structure. I have also recently retired as an FBI Chaplain so the spiritual side is important. I continue to teach marriage and family therapy at the university level. I am looking for clients that want to bring clarity in communication into their marriage using a family systems perspective and is willing to move from controlling to managing their relationships..

Samuel Damon Mays
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021
The current world offers individuals a variety of challenges that can be daunting when feeling alone or left without viable solutions. We want, and need, to be well and that means identifying problems, their sources, and figuring out the best answers from the available options. Together, I aim to help navigate that journey.
The current world offers individuals a variety of challenges that can be daunting when feeling alone or left without viable solutions. We want, and need, to be well and that means identifying problems, their sources, and figuring out the best answers from the available options. Together, I aim to help navigate that journey.

Jason D Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAPS, WFR, ANFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Therapy is an incredible opportunity to invest in YOU. I combine ACT, Restoration Therapy, The Gottman Method, DBT, and story work all while staying in the present moment. Whatever goals you have for our sessions, we will discover or re-discover your values, strengths, heal, find some beneficial coping skills, and help you awaken to new ways to live a full, wholehearted and alive life. I am convinced there is healing to be found engaging with nature. I enjoy meeting with clients on trails, at parks, and near all types of trees, even if we are meeting virtually, I will do my best to incorporate this intro our sessions.
Therapy is an incredible opportunity to invest in YOU. I combine ACT, Restoration Therapy, The Gottman Method, DBT, and story work all while staying in the present moment. Whatever goals you have for our sessions, we will discover or re-discover your values, strengths, heal, find some beneficial coping skills, and help you awaken to new ways to live a full, wholehearted and alive life. I am convinced there is healing to be found engaging with nature. I enjoy meeting with clients on trails, at parks, and near all types of trees, even if we are meeting virtually, I will do my best to incorporate this intro our sessions.

Kathryn McClearn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
I have experience working in many different settings including city social services, in education, an outpatient clinic and within a homeless shelter. I am trained to work with children, adolescents, parents, individuals, couples, and families on various issues that hinder growth and happiness. I specialize in the trauma therapy (EMDR), ABA for working with individuals on the spectrum, mindfulness and relaxation methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My counseling style is centered around helping you complete the goals you set for yourself in a supportive and warm environment, free of judgment.
I have experience working in many different settings including city social services, in education, an outpatient clinic and within a homeless shelter. I am trained to work with children, adolescents, parents, individuals, couples, and families on various issues that hinder growth and happiness. I specialize in the trauma therapy (EMDR), ABA for working with individuals on the spectrum, mindfulness and relaxation methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My counseling style is centered around helping you complete the goals you set for yourself in a supportive and warm environment, free of judgment.

North Pointe Services featured Clinician
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
At North Pointe Services, we believe no individual or family should go through difficult situations alone. We are here to offer you support in times of crisis, to understand and advocate for your needs, help you recognize your strengths, and provide real solutions to real issues. We provide encouragement and skill building to parents of children and teens that are struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. We also support adult individuals who are on their journey towards living their best lives. Learn more us on our website at www.northpointeservices.org
At North Pointe Services, we believe no individual or family should go through difficult situations alone. We are here to offer you support in times of crisis, to understand and advocate for your needs, help you recognize your strengths, and provide real solutions to real issues. We provide encouragement and skill building to parents of children and teens that are struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. We also support adult individuals who are on their journey towards living their best lives. Learn more us on our website at www.northpointeservices.org

Matt Slavsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021
I now have evening and weekend availability! Knowing how to seek help and support for whatever issues are going on in your life or the life of someone you care about such as a spouse or child can be very difficult. I have been told that I provide a safe and supportive environment which facilitates opening up and confronting issues. As a therapist, I strongly believe that it is critical to meet people where they are at in their life, not forcing change, but rather stimulating and motivating change providing individualized treatment for each client. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
I now have evening and weekend availability! Knowing how to seek help and support for whatever issues are going on in your life or the life of someone you care about such as a spouse or child can be very difficult. I have been told that I provide a safe and supportive environment which facilitates opening up and confronting issues. As a therapist, I strongly believe that it is critical to meet people where they are at in their life, not forcing change, but rather stimulating and motivating change providing individualized treatment for each client. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.

Misty Andersen-Pitcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Online Only)
I work from a holistic approach to life, learning, and healing; everything is connected in some way. Once you identify and master the connections that work for you, then the doing just makes sense, and you move forward with new life practices. My clients heal painful past experiences with current awareness, start trusting & caring for themselves, learn how to identify & break from toxic relationships while developing healthy ones, establish skills & routines to improve follow-through, gain emotion regulation, develop skills for problem-solving/ decision-making, and overcome harmful thoughts and behavior patterns.
I work from a holistic approach to life, learning, and healing; everything is connected in some way. Once you identify and master the connections that work for you, then the doing just makes sense, and you move forward with new life practices. My clients heal painful past experiences with current awareness, start trusting & caring for themselves, learn how to identify & break from toxic relationships while developing healthy ones, establish skills & routines to improve follow-through, gain emotion regulation, develop skills for problem-solving/ decision-making, and overcome harmful thoughts and behavior patterns.

Alison Strandberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Waitlist for new clients
Alison holds a Bachelor's in Rehabilitation and a Master's in Counselling: Rehabilitation and Mental Health from the University of Arizona, and she is a certified Rehabilitation Counselor as well as a Licenced Professional Counselor. She specializes in individual, group, and family therapy using CBT, play therapy, sand tray, and DBT approaches. She primarily works with children and adolescents, although she also treats adults. Alison has been using Sand Tray Therapy and play therapy interventions to help people process their lived experiences via their own language and other forms of expression.
Alison holds a Bachelor's in Rehabilitation and a Master's in Counselling: Rehabilitation and Mental Health from the University of Arizona, and she is a certified Rehabilitation Counselor as well as a Licenced Professional Counselor. She specializes in individual, group, and family therapy using CBT, play therapy, sand tray, and DBT approaches. She primarily works with children and adolescents, although she also treats adults. Alison has been using Sand Tray Therapy and play therapy interventions to help people process their lived experiences via their own language and other forms of expression.

Heather Brady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021
After receiving her master’s degree with distinction in clinical mental health counseling, Heather’s journey as an individual and group therapist began in residential treatment, where she specialized in acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, with diverse youth and their families.
After receiving her master’s degree with distinction in clinical mental health counseling, Heather’s journey as an individual and group therapist began in residential treatment, where she specialized in acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, with diverse youth and their families.
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Donn R. Yeager
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LASAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Online Only)
Donn Yeager is a Substance Abuse Counselor that has been in the industry since 2012. His experience includes having been a Residential Therapist at Calvary Addiction Recovery Center, later was the Clinical Director at Recovery in the Pines in Prescott, AZ and currently working at St. Luke's Behavioral Health Hospital. Donn has a passion for serving others and finds satisfaction in finding individuals troubled with addiction become productive citizens that further leads to the family's healing.
Donn Yeager is a Substance Abuse Counselor that has been in the industry since 2012. His experience includes having been a Residential Therapist at Calvary Addiction Recovery Center, later was the Clinical Director at Recovery in the Pines in Prescott, AZ and currently working at St. Luke's Behavioral Health Hospital. Donn has a passion for serving others and finds satisfaction in finding individuals troubled with addiction become productive citizens that further leads to the family's healing.

Rachael Plyler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
It's a privilege to bear witness to the beauty and pain of someone’s story. I approach such a privilege with care and sensitivity for each individual, providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to talk about their issues in a safe space. I understand that each individual is part of a larger system involving family, community, culture, and more. Assisting clients in processing through the different parts of their life, I hope to help clients experience the change, growth, and freedom they desire.
It's a privilege to bear witness to the beauty and pain of someone’s story. I approach such a privilege with care and sensitivity for each individual, providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to talk about their issues in a safe space. I understand that each individual is part of a larger system involving family, community, culture, and more. Assisting clients in processing through the different parts of their life, I hope to help clients experience the change, growth, and freedom they desire.

Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Online Only)
Ilyssa Swartout, Psy.D., founder of Growing Edges, is dedicated to helping others find within themselves a deep and lasting sense of wholeness, worth, and esteem. Dr. Swartout brings a special expertise to the field of psychology as she helps individuals through difficult periods by helping them to maximize their potential. While practicing from existential-humanistic framework, Dr. Swartout uses an effective combination of methods to help her clients achieve a harmony between the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical aspects of life.
Ilyssa Swartout, Psy.D., founder of Growing Edges, is dedicated to helping others find within themselves a deep and lasting sense of wholeness, worth, and esteem. Dr. Swartout brings a special expertise to the field of psychology as she helps individuals through difficult periods by helping them to maximize their potential. While practicing from existential-humanistic framework, Dr. Swartout uses an effective combination of methods to help her clients achieve a harmony between the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical aspects of life.

Jonathan Thrall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
I have a true passion for helping people experience health and wellness in their relationships and in their lives overall. I believe that when our relationships are healthy, we create an environment that allows us to live more freely and more openly share ourselves with others. I understand the loneliness that develops when partners lose their close connection to each other and how frustrating it can be to have the same argument over and over again. I can help you understand your patterns, change them and create the type of relationships you've been longing for.
I have a true passion for helping people experience health and wellness in their relationships and in their lives overall. I believe that when our relationships are healthy, we create an environment that allows us to live more freely and more openly share ourselves with others. I understand the loneliness that develops when partners lose their close connection to each other and how frustrating it can be to have the same argument over and over again. I can help you understand your patterns, change them and create the type of relationships you've been longing for.

Edward L James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LMSW
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
I concentrate on the strengths clients present to enhance their recovery and assist with lifelong learning about relationships. I concentrate with men of color who may present unique challenges with discovery of their relational communication strategies. I also concentrate in premarital consultation with couples seeking relationship and marital stability.
I concentrate on the strengths clients present to enhance their recovery and assist with lifelong learning about relationships. I concentrate with men of color who may present unique challenges with discovery of their relational communication strategies. I also concentrate in premarital consultation with couples seeking relationship and marital stability.

A.R.I.S.E. Community Solutions
Counselor
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
ARISE is a non-profit organization that strives to provide healing services to individuals, couples, and families. They offer counseling services to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Additionally, an Intensive Outpatient Program is available for adults. Our providers use a variety of theoretical perspectives and modalities. The patients’ situation, needs, culture, and spiritual prospective are taken into consideration. ARISE has a Psychiatrist (Dr. Sora), Licensed Associate Counselors, Master Level Counselors, BHTs, Veteran Peer Support, Case Managers and Family Nurse Practitioner on staff to best meet the needs of the community.
ARISE is a non-profit organization that strives to provide healing services to individuals, couples, and families. They offer counseling services to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Additionally, an Intensive Outpatient Program is available for adults. Our providers use a variety of theoretical perspectives and modalities. The patients’ situation, needs, culture, and spiritual prospective are taken into consideration. ARISE has a Psychiatrist (Dr. Sora), Licensed Associate Counselors, Master Level Counselors, BHTs, Veteran Peer Support, Case Managers and Family Nurse Practitioner on staff to best meet the needs of the community.

Erik M Gagnon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LISAC
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Erik, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor with 20+ years of experience treating not only substance use issues, but also a wide range of mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety. I have spent the majority of my career treating adolescents, individual adults, and families for local non-profit organizations. I specialize in working with those who may be experiencing family and relational conflicts. I am a dad of two teenagers who have taught me much about the practical application of parenting and relationships!
Hello! I’m Erik, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor with 20+ years of experience treating not only substance use issues, but also a wide range of mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety. I have spent the majority of my career treating adolescents, individual adults, and families for local non-profit organizations. I specialize in working with those who may be experiencing family and relational conflicts. I am a dad of two teenagers who have taught me much about the practical application of parenting and relationships!

Elliot Talenfeld
Counselor, MC, LAC
Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021
“Every genuinely loving relationship is one of mutual psychotherapy.” So wrote M. Scott Peck in "The Road Less Traveled." I knew Scotty, and he included our 10-yr. correspondence in his final papers. I now teach couples how to become their OWN mutual therapists. Most of us have scars from our childhood or past relationships that deter us from opening our hearts even to those we claim to love. Many couples thus enter into a tacit agreement not to rock the relational boat. But I see relational tension as a thrust for both personal authenticity AND intimacy. A blessing, not a curse, it is the very coin of the mutual-therapeutic realm.
“Every genuinely loving relationship is one of mutual psychotherapy.” So wrote M. Scott Peck in "The Road Less Traveled." I knew Scotty, and he included our 10-yr. correspondence in his final papers. I now teach couples how to become their OWN mutual therapists. Most of us have scars from our childhood or past relationships that deter us from opening our hearts even to those we claim to love. Many couples thus enter into a tacit agreement not to rock the relational boat. But I see relational tension as a thrust for both personal authenticity AND intimacy. A blessing, not a curse, it is the very coin of the mutual-therapeutic realm.

Jennifer L Pham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Waitlist for new clients
Life can sometimes move too fast, too slow, or just be a bit too much – it can throw you off-balance as things continue to change around you. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged when you try so hard to get by but still feel like things are not going the way you wish it would. All of this is even harder when you have burdens from past traumas or aren’t sure where you want to go. The truth is that behind all the struggle, life curveballs and misunderstandings you may experience, there is strength within you that can be uncovered and brought to the forefront.
Life can sometimes move too fast, too slow, or just be a bit too much – it can throw you off-balance as things continue to change around you. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged when you try so hard to get by but still feel like things are not going the way you wish it would. All of this is even harder when you have burdens from past traumas or aren’t sure where you want to go. The truth is that behind all the struggle, life curveballs and misunderstandings you may experience, there is strength within you that can be uncovered and brought to the forefront.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.