When children and young adults struggle their loved ones struggle too. That is why I work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families to help promote strong relationships and foster healthy individuals. When working with small children I specialize in using play therapy and providing a safe, confidential and calming environment. When working with young adults there is always a need to help dalth with past traumas while working to promote the skills to transition to a health adulthood. I offer a variety of services, including therapy, consultation, and assessment in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

My strength lies in connecting with people. You are the true expert in your life, and it's important for me to collaborate with you to achieve your goals. I work with you at the pace you set for your growth and healing. You may struggle with self-acceptance and self-care. As people, we often work and feel hard and want to learn how to balance our lives in well-being and strength. We might be very hard on ourselves and filled with harsh self-talk. I work with people healing after trauma, cultivating self-love, overcoming shame, creating identity and meaning, and finding balance. Healing takes curiosity and intention.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards your wellness. We all have times that we struggle through and times of not being sure of what to do with life's stressors, this can cause symptoms of depression, anger, relational issues, confusion and other emotions that get in the way of living your best life. I help people work through life's issues though compassionate and evidence-based methods that allows you to address what you want to change or process through while supporting your strengths and assets. It takes courage to reach out for help and try new approaches in your life--and is an investment that reaps well-being.

Life: ever changing and often challenging. I offer a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can expand your ability to improve the quality of your life. Therapy can provide understanding, relief from suffering, and empowerment. Each person or couple benefits from therapy designed specifically for them.

Do you have a disability? Looking for a therapist to talk to that understands that experience and could help you navigate that part of your life? We serve individuals with all types of disabilities - providing mental/behavioral health counseling that incorporates the independent living philosophy and ensures full participation in the counseling process.

I believe individuals develop behavioral and emotional patterns which may begin as short term solutions, but can develop into long term problems. By cultivating awareness, clarifying values and approaching life with purpose; individuals, families and couples can minimize emotional suffering and move closer to their potential.

I have been in the health/wellness field for 20+ years using strength based/holistic recovery approaches. Integrated/experiential therapy helps you re-claim your authentic spontaneous self, creating the life you wish to live. Addressing emotional/relational wounding truly opens the door to a more empowered and fulfilling life. You can increase your self-esteem and confidence, free yourself from depression/anxiety, negative self-talk, substance or process addictions, trauma triggers, and emotional reactivity in relationships. Sometimes therapy addresses current challenges/difficulties, sometimes it's about family of origin issues using inner child work, and/or trauma reduction work.

With over 35 years of experience as a psychologist and a more recently earned degree as a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.

You no longer need to feel isolated or ashamed of your feelings. I have created a safe place for you to explore your concerns with empathic understanding and acceptance. I have specialized in anxiety, depression and relationship issues since 1982. Does your anxiety interfere with daily activities and relationships? We will explore the root of your issue and give you tools to help you calm down and be in control of them. Perhaps you force a smile on your face but inside are feeling despair or separated from others and your surroundings.Together we will get to the root of these issues so you can have healthy, fulfilling relationships.

I work with patients on depression issues, anxiety, grief, communication and assertiveness, past trauma, and relationship issues. I have 15 years experience with EMDR, guided imagery and relaxation exercises; have a strong focus on mindfulness, present moment and increased self awareness as well as cultivation of self compassion.

Life isn't easy. It didn't come with a manual or personalized directions, and sometimes leaves you feeling completely lost. A little help from somebody who will listen, make you feel understood and valued, can give you the guidance you need to get back on the right track. I want to provide you with a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and needs; to achieve a healthier mind, body, and spirit. There is no "one-size fits all" approach to therapy. I tailor every session to suit each individual (or couple). I appreciate being able to learn about you and walk through the challenges you are facing by helping you prioritize your needs and goals, and identify your strengths that you will use to achieve them. I utilize client-driven and strength-based therapy techniques to put you behind the steering wheel of your own self-care. After all, you know yourself better than anyone; I will be there to offer an objective viewpoint or to shift your perspective when you need it.

If you are looking at this website you, or someone you love, is hurting and you're not sure what to do about it. Asking a stranger for help is a difficult move to make and I acknowledge the courage that has gotten you this far. I honor that you are doing the very best you can with the knowledge and resources that you currently have available and I can help you build on your own strengths to do even better. A joyful and rewarding life is your birthright and I'd like to help you reclaim that gift.

If you are seeking treatment in a place where you feel safe, can speak openly, and be free from judgment, look no further. My passion is treating family of origin/childhood wounds, various types of trauma, and deficits in self-esteem, which are often the causes of issues such as depression, anxiety and addiction. While using a variety of evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, DBT and IFS, I help guide clients to the the root of the problem by providing unconditional positive regard and validation.

I am qualified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I am also a Pre-Clinical Member of American Psychology Association (APA) and Professional Member of American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). I am a student in the Sex Therapy Certificate Program at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups helping them navigate through various issues, big and small.

Are you feeling angry, frustrated or hopeless about things happening in your relationship, or just tired of feeling "stuck"? Have you or your partner had an affair and need help rebuilding trust? Are you having difficulty adjusting to the military lifestyle or a recent deployment? Do you have low sexual desire and not sure how to improve it? I can assist you in all of these areas to create the relationships that you desire.

"Your past is not your potential. In any hour, you can choose to liberate the future" -- Marilyn Ferguson. Hello and welcome to my somatic psychotherapy practice. Both personally and professionally, I have learned the value of incorporating all aspects of the self - thoughts, feelings and the physical body - when addressing the suffering of human beings. My approach to healing is focused on the different ways we experience our lives (including cognition, emotion, five-sense perception, movement and sensation).

I fundamentally operate from neurophysiological perspective utilizing an integrated approach in the therapeutic process. Specializing in trauma and stress, I help those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, substance use, and struggles with self-identity. I work with the client(s) to identify the approach that works for them while utilizing best practice techniques rooted in science and validated interventions but always honoring the fact that the client(s) is the true expert of their experience and is only asking for help toward their journey toward change, growth, and recovery.

Sunlight Center for Change has specialized providers who are dedicated to providing clinical and forensic services to the Southern Arizona community. We provide therapeutic services for individuals, families, and couples. We often work with families with high conflict needs and specialize in assisting these types of families towards being more cohesive with their co-parenting and communication through our Families Forward Program. We additionally offer specialized assessment services, expert witness cases, and pre-employment, educational , and pre-surgical evaluations.

I have worked with many people throughout my career and found it amazing how we are all different and every single one of us have something amazing to offer, something not everyone has, something others need, let me help you find what is it that you do not see that makes you who you are. My focus is to bring compassion, kindness, empathy, genuine concern, experience, knowledge and commit to offer you genuine experience in achieving the next step in personal growth. I am here to listen, provide support, and guide you to a successful and peaceful feature.