Therapists in 85719

The process of seeking help can be rough and it’s normal to have fears about trusting someone new to discuss difficult topics. However, it is also moments like this that provide us the opportunity for lasting transformation. Challenging times in our lives offer the potential to create lifelong change through abandoning unhelpful patterns of living, which were formed in our personal histories. Life is full of challenging transitions, and it can be experienced as emotionally overwhelming. In these moments, we can reconnect with our internal compass in our path to healing.

I believe change is difficult for most people. We often get stuck in certain patterns of behavior and find it difficult to move forward and heal. Every individual has the ability to change within themselves and it is my role to help guide people along the path of change. It is my goal as a Psychologist to help people capitalize on their strengths and teach them new ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with certain issues. I believe every child, teenager, adult, and family unit are unique and require an special/individualized approach to help them achieve their full potential.

The decision to begin therapy is a powerful moment. It is a mobilizing action towards living a fuller, more wholesome existence. My approach honors your inner wisdom that may be blocked by current behavior patterns, past events, or fear of the future. I use a sensorimotor psychotherapy approach to create awareness on many levels; cognitive, emotional, and physical. I will guide you in learning the tools to self regulate, feel your strength, and carry out your unique destiny.

Stories make up your life, your sense of self, your joys and your pains. We are wired for story. Too often, our stories are unconscious, running the show from behind the scenes, creating problems we don't know how to solve. As a narrative coach, I'll help you surface your stories, understand them, and look for places to begin rewriting the narrative. Whether it's a big overhaul of the life you want to live or a pragmatic support with the day-to-day trials and tribulations of life, narrative coaching can help.

I am beginning this independent practice after some 16 years in therapy delivery and instruction at The University of Arizona. Having passed about 80,000 hours of therapy delivery, you will see that my enthusiasm and compassion are poised to help you. I can be directive and offer homework and information sheets so our conversations can go with you.

Our perception defines our reality. How will you define yours?

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Using a holistic approach in therapy we will explore the mind, body and spirit connection. We will learn balance and build resilience through the power of self-discovery, thus improving your quality of life. Negative thought patterns and beliefs will be identified and challenged through DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. When needed we may create healthy eating habits and a healthy relationship with exercise. Cultivating your spirituality to relieve fear and nurture an attitude of gratitude and abundance is encouraged.

You've always thought of yourself as an artistic, empathic, and intuitive woman. Yet here you are, disconnected from your inner self and the wisdom you know is buried inside. There has to be a purpose to all of this, but the chaos & frantic pace of life is leaving you off-balance. Creativity is a distant dream, relationships are stretched, and your joy is lacking. You long to create a dynamic sense of wholeness, to find your purpose and meaning, but it's a constant struggle. If only the world would stop for a minute. If only you didn't feel everything so deeply. If only you had a moment to re-connect or at least a moment to breathe

Are you hoping to do some trauma work? Make sense of complex PTSD? Better attune to your body, while integrating mind and spirit? Explore how your identities, neurodivergence, ancestral lineage, cultural influences, and societal structure construct your experience of well-being? Do you want to move towards authenticity and liberation?

As a licensed clinical psychologist I offer a compassionate, empirically supported therapeutic approach that centers on Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I am available to address many concerns, including anxiety, worry, trauma, stress, sadness, grief, adjustment difficulties, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, sleep and sex. I individualize therapy with warmth, understanding and a dash of good humor -while integrating knowledge of psychology, biology, physical health and social well-being to help maximize positive change.

In the 20+ years I've worked in the helping profession, I've been honored to walk with many individuals on their personal paths of self discovery. Bearing witness to their journeys has inspired me on my own path, both professionally and personally. I have found my interest concentrated on Human Sexuality. My intention is to provide an open and safe environment for individuals to explore concerns and questions related to aspects of their sexuality and gender expression. By exploring how this impacts one's personal experience, close relationships and lives, insight can be gained and self esteem improved. Areas of focus include:

Beyond theories, approaches, and interventions; therapy is, for me, an incredible opportunity to accompany you on the path to creating the life you long to live. It is human to experience longing, discomfort, anxiety, sadness, grief, loss and trauma. To learn from our hard experiences; to grow, heal and change in response to them takes courage and strength. At the center of my work is an unwavering belief in your capacity. I believe that the life you imagine is possible and that, if you're reading this, it's already on the way. Let me support you in your journey. It'd be my privilege.

I am passionate about helping people heal using Somatic Experiencing. I started learning Somatic Experiencing in 2013 and continue to learn about this technique. I have several years of studying other counseling techniques so the combination of somatic work with other modalities helps with your healing journey. I would love to help you reach your healing potential using a safe effective method. Trauma does not have to be a life sentence! Transformation and growth do happen. I would be honored to assist in your healing journey. I also have training in Kathy Kain’s touch therapy along with Diane Heller Poole’s DARe attachment work.

I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.

I have over 40 years experience working with clients in Tucson, providing caring, compassionate, confidential therapy with a wide variety of folks. My work has often focused on trauma resolution with victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or recent trauma. I have extensive experience with adolescents, families, and with women who are working through life changes. I have worked with clients addressing gender dysphoria, both teens and adults working through transgender identity issues. My training is eclectic, including TA, GESTAULT, Guided Imagery, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness meditation, and EMDR. My goal is to find what works best for you.

As we journey through life, many factors blend to form who we are today. When we experience hurts, abuses, traumatic events, or unhealthy relationships we learn to find survival mechanisms that served their purpose at the time but are no longer effective in the present. I use a client-centered approach tailored to meet your individual needs to find the best path to healing. I chose counseling as a career because I have had a life-long passion for helping people.