Therapists in 85284
Compassion Centered Therapy for Women
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I love working with women (ages 25 +) who want support with trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, and/or caregiving challenges. I also work with women with neurodiversity challenges. I believe that with effort, consistency and the right tools, people can not just survive, but thrive! I am licensed in both California and Arizona. I am trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, having completed extensive training at Oxford University England. I have been a therapist for over 3 decades. I enjoy working with professional woman who are balancing the demands of their lives and who are committed to a therapeutic process.
I love working with women (ages 25 +) who want support with trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, and/or caregiving challenges. I also work with women with neurodiversity challenges. I believe that with effort, consistency and the right tools, people can not just survive, but thrive! I am licensed in both California and Arizona. I am trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, having completed extensive training at Oxford University England. I have been a therapist for over 3 decades. I enjoy working with professional woman who are balancing the demands of their lives and who are committed to a therapeutic process.
My name is Debby Rabino and I hold a Master’s in Counseling and a Professional License for the State of Arizona. I am also affiliated with The National Board of Certified Counselors. I have 25 years experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and geriatrics. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and a Solutions-Focused approach to therapy. I am aware that each person, as well as situation is unique, so I tailor therapy to meet your needs. I look forward to working with you in helping you meet your therapy goals.
My name is Debby Rabino and I hold a Master’s in Counseling and a Professional License for the State of Arizona. I am also affiliated with The National Board of Certified Counselors. I have 25 years experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and geriatrics. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and a Solutions-Focused approach to therapy. I am aware that each person, as well as situation is unique, so I tailor therapy to meet your needs. I look forward to working with you in helping you meet your therapy goals.
Teresa Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MEd, MSMFT, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85284
Life can bring both joy and pain. Sometimes the challenges we experience can feel overwhelming making it hard to find hope. Showing up and doing the vulnerable work towards healing is courageous. I have had the privilege of working with children and families in the field of education for 15 years. It was during my career as an educator I realized my passion to come alongside people facing difficulties that life can bring. It is my desire to walk with others through their pain towards healing and hope.
Life can bring both joy and pain. Sometimes the challenges we experience can feel overwhelming making it hard to find hope. Showing up and doing the vulnerable work towards healing is courageous. I have had the privilege of working with children and families in the field of education for 15 years. It was during my career as an educator I realized my passion to come alongside people facing difficulties that life can bring. It is my desire to walk with others through their pain towards healing and hope.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a challenging and stressful choice, requiring significant personal strength and courage. My aim is to create a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable and safe for all my clients. I collaborate with clients to address their specific needs and goals. Recognizing that each client's journey is unique, I tailor my approach to fit each individual's requirements. My therapeutic style is both direct and supportive, with the ultimate goal of helping clients achieve personal growth and increased happiness. I offer EMDR therapy, individual counseling, and couples counseling.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a challenging and stressful choice, requiring significant personal strength and courage. My aim is to create a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable and safe for all my clients. I collaborate with clients to address their specific needs and goals. Recognizing that each client's journey is unique, I tailor my approach to fit each individual's requirements. My therapeutic style is both direct and supportive, with the ultimate goal of helping clients achieve personal growth and increased happiness. I offer EMDR therapy, individual counseling, and couples counseling.
My specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, body image issues, and an unhealthy relationship with food. Ideal clients I work with are looking for evidence- based strategies to overcome these challenges and gain the most effective ways of coping with life. If you are looking for compassion, encouragement, and empowerment to build on your strengths while changing your life for the better, I would love to work with you!
My specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, body image issues, and an unhealthy relationship with food. Ideal clients I work with are looking for evidence- based strategies to overcome these challenges and gain the most effective ways of coping with life. If you are looking for compassion, encouragement, and empowerment to build on your strengths while changing your life for the better, I would love to work with you!
Hello! My name is Jacob Benites, and I’d love to accompany you on your journey toward a more fulfilling life. If your mind feels like a relentless critic, if anxiety keeps you stuck in overthinking or self-doubt, you’re not alone. I love helping people untangle from anxious thoughts, connect with their values, and move toward meaningful change. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—because you aren’t broken. It’s about learning to work with your mind, rather than against it, so you can be fully present, build resilience, and create a future that aligns with who you truly are.
Hello! My name is Jacob Benites, and I’d love to accompany you on your journey toward a more fulfilling life. If your mind feels like a relentless critic, if anxiety keeps you stuck in overthinking or self-doubt, you’re not alone. I love helping people untangle from anxious thoughts, connect with their values, and move toward meaningful change. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—because you aren’t broken. It’s about learning to work with your mind, rather than against it, so you can be fully present, build resilience, and create a future that aligns with who you truly are.
As a marriage and family therapist, my focus is relationships and attachment. For those healing from a relationship injury (affairs or other hurtful events), I follow a structured process to repair, understand, and re-envision the future. The stresses of life can create disconnection with your loved one(s). I help couples, families, and individuals learn their relationship patterns and practice communication skills. Some of this stress appears in conflicts about mental load/invisible labor in which I help couples anticipate and interrupt their negative cycles. Another focus of my work is sexual wellness and all that it encompasses.
As a marriage and family therapist, my focus is relationships and attachment. For those healing from a relationship injury (affairs or other hurtful events), I follow a structured process to repair, understand, and re-envision the future. The stresses of life can create disconnection with your loved one(s). I help couples, families, and individuals learn their relationship patterns and practice communication skills. Some of this stress appears in conflicts about mental load/invisible labor in which I help couples anticipate and interrupt their negative cycles. Another focus of my work is sexual wellness and all that it encompasses.
Hello, my name is Lorena Diaz and I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I have 20+ years of experience providing therapy. I work with a wide range of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, coping with caregiving challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem/self-empowerment, adolescent behavior issues, family relational problems, personal and emotional growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced abuse and trauma including sexual abuse, family violence, physical abuse and associated injuries.
Hello, my name is Lorena Diaz and I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I have 20+ years of experience providing therapy. I work with a wide range of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, coping with caregiving challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem/self-empowerment, adolescent behavior issues, family relational problems, personal and emotional growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced abuse and trauma including sexual abuse, family violence, physical abuse and associated injuries.
Stacy K Sledge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85284
In this fast-paced world, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are taking the difficult first step. As a therapist of 25 years, I am committed to providing quality therapy to meet your needs with a personalized, solution-focused approach. I have twenty years of experience working with a variety of individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I also provide EMDR, a specialized type of trauma therapy. If you would like to know more about how we can work together, I look forward to connecting with you.
In this fast-paced world, many life challenges are at times more than one can handle. Whether it is processing past trauma or learning new strategies for coping with current stressors, you are taking the difficult first step. As a therapist of 25 years, I am committed to providing quality therapy to meet your needs with a personalized, solution-focused approach. I have twenty years of experience working with a variety of individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I also provide EMDR, a specialized type of trauma therapy. If you would like to know more about how we can work together, I look forward to connecting with you.
NOW accepting new clients! Adults, teens, and children ages 10+. I help individuals from different backgrounds face & overcome their mental and emotional challenges by empowering them with the tools to achieve their life goals. Everyones life has purpose, meaning, and a capacity for joy. I strive to create a compassionate environment that inspires hope. Where people feel important, valued, understood, and welcomed. Then we can work together to challenge the thought patterns and emotional limitations we may put on ourselves. I'm a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed therapist focusing on getting you to your goals.
NOW accepting new clients! Adults, teens, and children ages 10+. I help individuals from different backgrounds face & overcome their mental and emotional challenges by empowering them with the tools to achieve their life goals. Everyones life has purpose, meaning, and a capacity for joy. I strive to create a compassionate environment that inspires hope. Where people feel important, valued, understood, and welcomed. Then we can work together to challenge the thought patterns and emotional limitations we may put on ourselves. I'm a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed therapist focusing on getting you to your goals.
We might be a lot more alike than you think. I also wanted change and asked for help. So I get it. I understand it’s hard to reach out, share your pain with a stranger, and work to be who you want to be. That’s why I do this now.
For about 20 years, I taught students to think and write, but now I teach adults that they already have the capacity to heal themselves. We’re all born with that ability—you’re born with it, too. We just sometimes forget how. Whether due to trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, or just the complexities of life, we can forget we have a nervous system evolved not just for survival but for success.
We might be a lot more alike than you think. I also wanted change and asked for help. So I get it. I understand it’s hard to reach out, share your pain with a stranger, and work to be who you want to be. That’s why I do this now.
For about 20 years, I taught students to think and write, but now I teach adults that they already have the capacity to heal themselves. We’re all born with that ability—you’re born with it, too. We just sometimes forget how. Whether due to trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, or just the complexities of life, we can forget we have a nervous system evolved not just for survival but for success.
Meet Our Therapists
My name is Kendra Simpson and I am a LCSW and LISAC with over 20 years of experience. I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, empathy and empowering techniques. I offer a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, blending mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based practices to support healing and growth.
My areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, addiction, and the stress that can arise from various life events and transitions.
My name is Kendra Simpson and I am a LCSW and LISAC with over 20 years of experience. I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, empathy and empowering techniques. I offer a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, blending mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based practices to support healing and growth.
My areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, addiction, and the stress that can arise from various life events and transitions.
Audra Ekeinde-Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85284
NOW Accepting NEW clients! Teens, adults, individuals, and couples. Therapy is an important part of self care especially when things become overwhelming and stressful. I am an experienced therapist that provides a supportive, empowering and welcoming space to reach your goals. My approach is client centered and strength based to facilitate positive transformational change. Together we will identify your unique strengths and develop new skills for you to put into practice. I value authenticity and strive for my clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
NOW Accepting NEW clients! Teens, adults, individuals, and couples. Therapy is an important part of self care especially when things become overwhelming and stressful. I am an experienced therapist that provides a supportive, empowering and welcoming space to reach your goals. My approach is client centered and strength based to facilitate positive transformational change. Together we will identify your unique strengths and develop new skills for you to put into practice. I value authenticity and strive for my clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
I am passionate about supporting individuals as they make sense of their own unique story and its impact on them. For those who desire a faith based perspective, I enjoy helping people find healing within the context of their relationship with God. Since it is within healthy, connected relationships that growth takes place, my approach with clients includes collaboratively building a strong, therapeutic relationship that will create a foundation for change.
I am passionate about supporting individuals as they make sense of their own unique story and its impact on them. For those who desire a faith based perspective, I enjoy helping people find healing within the context of their relationship with God. Since it is within healthy, connected relationships that growth takes place, my approach with clients includes collaboratively building a strong, therapeutic relationship that will create a foundation for change.
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85284
I strive to help families and couples to build connection and increase their understanding of one another. I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental place for people to come together and work through life’s challenges. This process includes creating goals and working collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to meet the needs of each individual involved in therapy.
I strive to help families and couples to build connection and increase their understanding of one another. I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental place for people to come together and work through life’s challenges. This process includes creating goals and working collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to meet the needs of each individual involved in therapy.
Liz Plotkin, Crestview Child Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85284
I specialize in providing child therapy services for children dealing with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges such as emotional outbursts, aggression, difficulty managing emotions, and decreased self-confidence. I combine play therapy interventions and problem-solving techniques to help children develop coping strategies and make positive changes.
I specialize in providing child therapy services for children dealing with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges such as emotional outbursts, aggression, difficulty managing emotions, and decreased self-confidence. I combine play therapy interventions and problem-solving techniques to help children develop coping strategies and make positive changes.
Elizabeth Hightower
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients of all ages with varying degrees of concerns. I specialize in trauma, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I understand that asking for help can be difficult and has often times been characterized as a weakness. I specialize in a strength based approach to counseling and if you are asking for help that is the first step on your path to healing.
I work with clients of all ages with varying degrees of concerns. I specialize in trauma, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I understand that asking for help can be difficult and has often times been characterized as a weakness. I specialize in a strength based approach to counseling and if you are asking for help that is the first step on your path to healing.
The Arizona Psychology Clinic offers Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Services for ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Gifted IQ, Twice Exceptional and Personality Issues. Additionally, testing for accommodations on Standardized Tests such as the SAT, ACT and GRE is also offered. Testing protocols for receiving accommodations within school and college settings are a focus of the practice as well.
The Arizona Psychology Clinic offers Neuropsychological and Psychological Testing Services for ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Gifted IQ, Twice Exceptional and Personality Issues. Additionally, testing for accommodations on Standardized Tests such as the SAT, ACT and GRE is also offered. Testing protocols for receiving accommodations within school and college settings are a focus of the practice as well.
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a Masters in Business Administration, who specializes in individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise are substance abuse, anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working in disruptive event management, suicide prevention, medical hospitals, military and tribal mental health, and in adult and juvenile forensic settings.
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a Masters in Business Administration, who specializes in individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise are substance abuse, anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working in disruptive event management, suicide prevention, medical hospitals, military and tribal mental health, and in adult and juvenile forensic settings.
Time is the most powerful force in the world. It can change your feelings, finances, friends, and even family. Whether change blindsides you or you’re forced to watch as it all unravels, you’re likely to be left with two more F words: Fear and Frustration. Overwhelming emotions, unanswerable questions, and the loss control can make it impossible to find solid ground on your own. That’s where I come in. I’m a calming presence, your port in the storm. I will work to help you settle things down and to regain a sense of control. If we work together you will get a therapist who is comfortable, sincere, and willing to go the extra mile.
Time is the most powerful force in the world. It can change your feelings, finances, friends, and even family. Whether change blindsides you or you’re forced to watch as it all unravels, you’re likely to be left with two more F words: Fear and Frustration. Overwhelming emotions, unanswerable questions, and the loss control can make it impossible to find solid ground on your own. That’s where I come in. I’m a calming presence, your port in the storm. I will work to help you settle things down and to regain a sense of control. If we work together you will get a therapist who is comfortable, sincere, and willing to go the extra mile.
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Number of Therapists in 85284
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 85284 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Stress |
| 74% | Coping Skills |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 91% | Aetna |
| 72% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 85284 see their clients
| 81% | In Person and Online | |
| 19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 19% | Male |