Therapists in 85260

Marc is a Licensed Professional Counselor 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.

I have one guiding principle in my work: be effective for my clients. This philosophy is woven into the fundamentals of my practice. I offer my services on nights and weekends and virtually because therapy should never be a burden. I strive to help my clients deal with their pain and meet their goals using methods that align with their beliefs. I have focused on a specialty for which I have extensive training. credentialing, and almost a decade of experience because you cant be an expert of everything. If I can help, Id love to try, and if I cant I have the humility to tell you that and help you find someone who can.

At times in our lives, it can feel as if there is a storm raging around us and often times within us. I am here to help you navigate your way out of the storm and into a life of wellness, resiliency, and peace. I provide individuals and couples a non-judgmental and positive environment through telehealth therapy. Together we will work on resolving internal and external conflict related to trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, and other difficulties. I focus on each client individually because each person is unique in the challenges they face.

I earned my master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Performance Psychology from Boston University. I've been fortunate to serve as a mental performance consultant for youth, a variety of collegiate teams ranging from Division III all the way to the Division I level, and professional and retired athletes. I additionally worked closely with athletes struggling with eating disorders at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, Ma. I am incredibly passionate about bridging the gap between sport & performance and mental health because at the end of the day we are all humans who are a work in progress.

Do you regularly hear a voice that says “I’m not good enough”? Do you feel out of control and powerless against your emotions? Anxiety can be overwhelming. You have experienced it for a long time but dealing with it on your own has proven to be unsuccessful. You want to talk about it but others tend not to understand and their attempts to fix you can feel shaming. Perhaps you are experiencing struggles in your marriage or partnership. You have grown apart from your loved one and don’t know how to salvage things. There is one good thing about these realizations for you; now you know you need a real change. Fortunately, there is hope.

Abusing alcohol or other drugs stems from lacking purpose, identity, connection, or happiness. Alcohol/Drug abuse is masking an underlying issue. Through counseling, Dan can help you tap into your gift - find your purpose, develop your identity and achieve sustained happiness and confidence!

Welcome to a transformative journey towards emotional and relational well-being! I'm here to offer you a warm, nurturing, and non-judgmental space where your healing and personal growth can thrive. As I train to become a sex therapist, my dedication is to provide holistic support, including addressing the intricacies of sexual well-being. My passion lies in working with individuals and couples, helping them overcome life's challenges and rediscover the joy and fulfillment they seek. Your unique experiences, struggles, and aspirations are at the heart of our work together.

Is trauma getting in your way from becoming who you want to be or doing what you want to do? Imagine moving toward unburdening yourself of the weight given to you through that trauma. If you have ever found yourself struggling with a lack of motivation, feeling stuck, issues within your relationships, internal messages of inadequacy, shame, addiction, or other issues leading to life feeling overwhelming, I can help. The world is always changing and life can be difficult to navigate while coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or unrealistic expectations (set by self or others).

Warfighter Psychology works primarily with doctors, surgeons, college & professional athletes, attorneys, engineers, and others whose lives and professions are high-risk and demand extreme precision. Our practice also treats the children and families of individuals in professions like this given that they face unique stressors and pressures that can cause disruptions in functioning or family dynamics.

Congratulations for your strength in taking this big first step and seeking help. That decision suggests that you are motivated and ready to take the action necessary to move forward and address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back. My counseling style is collaborative and personalized. This non-judgmental and safe relationship is the foundation which allows for honesty, transparency, and change. Our journey together will not always be clear and easy; such is life, but nothing stays the same, we can always make life better.

Your anxiety is a car on a racetrack of thoughts where the only way off is a brief pit stop for repairs. But that only delays reentry to the same circular pattern. Your mind turns familiar scenarios, images, and disasters over and over again, plunging you into stomach-clenching agony. Stress from work, family, and other relationships only make it worse. The worry and fear get so bad sometimes that they boil over into panic. The shame of losing control causes the cycle to start all over again. So you become avoidant of the people and places that seem to trigger these difficult feelings.

Not accepting new clients. If you've been feeling plagued by a sense of hopelessness or feeling stuck in life, then what I'd most like to help you do is find your way out of the fog. Throughout my career I've helped clients that have struggled with addiction and trauma regain hope and become the best version of themselves. I take a trauma focused approach to help clients to get to know themselves again, or sometimes even for the first time. It has been an incredible honor and pleasure to help people sort out the chaos of their past and find hope and joy again. I would love to help you to overcome your trauma and find your resilience

****I AM CURRENTLY CONDUCTING SESSIONS BY TELEHEALTH ONLY****I believe that you are utilizing the best coping skills you have available at any particular moment. Sometimes, despite best efforts, you might get stuck. You might feel like you have approached a problem area from all angles. Prolonged stress can make matters worse. It is not uncommon for life to feel, "out of balance." My philosophy is to try to re-gain balance. To feel like all parts of your life are in sync. Further, I believe that true happiness is possible once you reach your highest potential.

You have the freedom to create the life that you choose. Rather than conforming and living out someone else’s vision, let’s work together to embrace and build upon the things that make you unique. I support a community that encourages people to use their abilities and talents by working with neurodivergent people and families to construct values, set goals, and clear the path toward a meaningful life. Let's maximize your strengths and learn how to manage the things that cause distress and harm your relationship with yourself and the world.

Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".

You are most likely reading this right now because you're looking for support. I have been there too. I am here for you. With over 20 years of pastoral and non-pastoral counseling with individuals, families, couples and adolescents, I hope to bring an empathetic and hopeful approach to counseling. We can do this together!

I believe that at any given moment you are doing your best with what you are given. Through a trauma-informed and unconditionally positive lens; I am eager to support you in learning and exploring your past and present. I aim to empower you to be an agent of change in your own life and in doing so, find your own path in creating a hopeful future where you can live, thrive, and achieve your true potential. I have experience working with diverse populations including individuals that are neurodivergent, and individuals with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and severe mental illnesses.