Addiction Therapists in Apache Junction, AZ
Jason Willyerd
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, ART
Verified Verified
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
In the past 12 years he has obtained much experience working with children, teens and adults both male and female, addressing issues that range from addiction (sex and substance) to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and serious mental illness.
Doctor Willyerd graduated from Arizona State University with a doctorate in behavioral health in 2011. prior to that he had a masters degree in counseling in 2009. Since then his professional career has taken him into helping many at risk individuals such as sex offender youth, children with severe childhood trauma, families with fragile home life and structure, prisoners in the prison system and on suicide watch and prisoners having severe psychotic episodes.
In the past 12 years he has obtained much experience working with children, teens and adults both male and female, addressing issues that range from addiction (sex and substance) to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and serious mental illness.
Doctor Willyerd graduated from Arizona State University with a doctorate in behavioral health in 2011. prior to that he had a masters degree in counseling in 2009. Since then his professional career has taken him into helping many at risk individuals such as sex offender youth, children with severe childhood trauma, families with fragile home life and structure, prisoners in the prison system and on suicide watch and prisoners having severe psychotic episodes.
Lacey Schuster, PLLC; Equine Therapy
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Waitlist for new clients
At this time in our world, many feel disconnected and in need of support and grounding that is not necessarily found inside of an office. I provide nature-based counseling in a peaceful and scenic outdoor environment. I also offer tele-health for those who prefer counseling from the comfort of their own home. Whether you prefer to be seen in person or virtually, I can help you heal from trauma, make meaning from what has happened in your past, and create a new way of being that allows you to fully live in the present. Schedule with me today to experience equine therapy, paddle therapy, trail therapy, or tele-health.
At this time in our world, many feel disconnected and in need of support and grounding that is not necessarily found inside of an office. I provide nature-based counseling in a peaceful and scenic outdoor environment. I also offer tele-health for those who prefer counseling from the comfort of their own home. Whether you prefer to be seen in person or virtually, I can help you heal from trauma, make meaning from what has happened in your past, and create a new way of being that allows you to fully live in the present. Schedule with me today to experience equine therapy, paddle therapy, trail therapy, or tele-health.
Deborah Mulgrew
LMSW
Verified Verified
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Life can be challenging and you are not alone in your struggles. We often get stuck in using coping strategies that are no longer serving us well. The process of therapy can help you discover what is causing you to suffer and how you can improve your responses to life situations. You will find that some things are within your control and also that acceptance is key to those that are not. I believe that all of us have an innate tendency to move towards healing and a trusting therapeutic relationship can help you with that.
Life can be challenging and you are not alone in your struggles. We often get stuck in using coping strategies that are no longer serving us well. The process of therapy can help you discover what is causing you to suffer and how you can improve your responses to life situations. You will find that some things are within your control and also that acceptance is key to those that are not. I believe that all of us have an innate tendency to move towards healing and a trusting therapeutic relationship can help you with that.
Amber Andrews
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I’m Amber Andrews (Licensed Associate Counselor). I am an individual and couple’s counselor at S.O.L.E Counseling in East Mesa. My professional interest is helping individuals and couples learn how to find identity again and attain healthy relationships, especially if infidelity, pornography use, or any other form of sexual acting out has happened in your relationship. My passion is to help explore and put order to life experiences, create deeper bonds, and discover how to repair trust, communication, and intimacy.
Hello, I’m Amber Andrews (Licensed Associate Counselor). I am an individual and couple’s counselor at S.O.L.E Counseling in East Mesa. My professional interest is helping individuals and couples learn how to find identity again and attain healthy relationships, especially if infidelity, pornography use, or any other form of sexual acting out has happened in your relationship. My passion is to help explore and put order to life experiences, create deeper bonds, and discover how to repair trust, communication, and intimacy.
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John Jaksich
Counselor, MA, MBA, LAC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85207
I have over 10 years of experience counseling adults, couples, and families in the areas of relationships, trauma, grief, addiction, stress, and general mental health.
I’ve been a counselor and a coach for over a dozen years now and I have learned that to be our best, to truly make positive changes in our lives we need to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is the full integration of the emotional child, the intellectual adult, the physical body, and the spirit guide (soul). I believe that everyone is capable of, is in fact entitled to, a life of happiness, love, peace, and fulfillment. I utilize an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), empathetic listening, mindfulness, and spirituality.
I have over 10 years of experience counseling adults, couples, and families in the areas of relationships, trauma, grief, addiction, stress, and general mental health.
I’ve been a counselor and a coach for over a dozen years now and I have learned that to be our best, to truly make positive changes in our lives we need to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is the full integration of the emotional child, the intellectual adult, the physical body, and the spirit guide (soul). I believe that everyone is capable of, is in fact entitled to, a life of happiness, love, peace, and fulfillment. I utilize an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), empathetic listening, mindfulness, and spirituality.
Saguaro Springs Healing Center (JoAnn Walters)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LISAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85207
We specialize in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and mood disorders.
Welcome to Saguaro Springs Healing Center. Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey to healing! SSHC was born from a sincere desire to work with people one-on-one in a calm, safe, and therapeutic environment. We are able to provide in-office counseling to individuals, couples, and families who seek to heal from past experiences in order to live their lives to the fullest and without barriers
We specialize in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and mood disorders.
Welcome to Saguaro Springs Healing Center. Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey to healing! SSHC was born from a sincere desire to work with people one-on-one in a calm, safe, and therapeutic environment. We are able to provide in-office counseling to individuals, couples, and families who seek to heal from past experiences in order to live their lives to the fullest and without barriers
Total Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85212
Sessions as low as $70! As an Arizona Licensed Outpatient Treatment Center, we are committed to providing the best therapy and helping services possible. Total Life Counseling offers up-to-date mental health and substance abuse treatments that promote meaningful change and spiritual growth for our clients. Services available at Total Life: Child, Adolescent and Adult services, Individual, Couples and Family Therapy; Mental Health (MH) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Chemical Dependency (CD) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Dialectical Behavior Groups (DBT), Support and Educational Groups.
Sessions as low as $70! As an Arizona Licensed Outpatient Treatment Center, we are committed to providing the best therapy and helping services possible. Total Life Counseling offers up-to-date mental health and substance abuse treatments that promote meaningful change and spiritual growth for our clients. Services available at Total Life: Child, Adolescent and Adult services, Individual, Couples and Family Therapy; Mental Health (MH) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Chemical Dependency (CD) Intensive Outpatient Programs, Dialectical Behavior Groups (DBT), Support and Educational Groups.
Katy Kandaris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85212
I have specialized training working with adults who have depression, anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues, codependency, substance abuse, trauma (both adult, childhood and complex) and dissociative disorders.
I know that you want to feel hopeful about your future and not haunted by your past. You need to find a way through your biggest fears. The problem is you feel hopeless and trapped by what has happened. Your past should not haunt you and hold you back from a great future. I understand your fears and pain. I have over 10 years of experience and extensive training to help you tackle the ghosts of your past. I have helped many people create road maps through their fears and find hope in their futures.
I have specialized training working with adults who have depression, anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues, codependency, substance abuse, trauma (both adult, childhood and complex) and dissociative disorders.
I know that you want to feel hopeful about your future and not haunted by your past. You need to find a way through your biggest fears. The problem is you feel hopeless and trapped by what has happened. Your past should not haunt you and hold you back from a great future. I understand your fears and pain. I have over 10 years of experience and extensive training to help you tackle the ghosts of your past. I have helped many people create road maps through their fears and find hope in their futures.
Family Strategies Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85207
We provide a variety of specialties at our agency among our 24 therapists. Programming for pornography and sexual addiction (adults, couples and teens), betrayal trauma, marriage therapy, parenting, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicide prevention, trauma, self-harm and other mental health concerns. We treat children, youth and adults. Our counselors have specialized training and expertise in their specific areas of emphasis. We also work closely with HOPE foundation to help clients who need financial support for therapeutic services.
We provide a variety of specialties at our agency among our 24 therapists. Programming for pornography and sexual addiction (adults, couples and teens), betrayal trauma, marriage therapy, parenting, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicide prevention, trauma, self-harm and other mental health concerns. We treat children, youth and adults. Our counselors have specialized training and expertise in their specific areas of emphasis. We also work closely with HOPE foundation to help clients who need financial support for therapeutic services.
Zach Dixson
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85212
Whether it be anxiety or depression, addiction, or trauma-related concerns, I can help.
Hi! My name is Zach and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in Mesa, Arizona. Beginning counseling can often be scary and overwhelming. I do everything I can to create a warm, safe, and friendly space for anyone seeking counseling services. I am passionate about using research-based strategies that work to help you reach your goals. Please feel free to reach out and contact me about starting counseling!
Whether it be anxiety or depression, addiction, or trauma-related concerns, I can help.
Hi! My name is Zach and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in Mesa, Arizona. Beginning counseling can often be scary and overwhelming. I do everything I can to create a warm, safe, and friendly space for anyone seeking counseling services. I am passionate about using research-based strategies that work to help you reach your goals. Please feel free to reach out and contact me about starting counseling!
Journeys Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85207
The etiology of many forms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, and relationship disruption is often a history of physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, or systemic abuse, so our team appreciates the value of getting to the root cause.
Journeys Counseling Center has been providing exceptional counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children for over 15 years. Our center specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We believe that incorporating all facets of humanity (emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual) improves the outcome of treatment. We are especially passionate about encouraging healthy communication and relationships and stand strongly against the abuse of power in relationships and communities.
The etiology of many forms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, and relationship disruption is often a history of physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, or systemic abuse, so our team appreciates the value of getting to the root cause.
Journeys Counseling Center has been providing exceptional counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children for over 15 years. Our center specializes in a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We believe that incorporating all facets of humanity (emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual) improves the outcome of treatment. We are especially passionate about encouraging healthy communication and relationships and stand strongly against the abuse of power in relationships and communities.
Erik Adair Johnson
LCSW, BSW, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85212
I work with (ages 16+), adults, and couples that are pursing healing. I honor the courage to start counseling. I have spent thousands of hours in the mental health field and have keynoted at national trainings for using experiential modalities. I am a certified-sex addiction therapist (CSAT-C) by ITAP. I view therapy through an emotional and attachment lens. and use modalities like emotionally focused therapy and experiential therapy. I tailor these modalities to meet the needs of each client. I focus on creating treatment with structure, shame reduction, and help foster meaningful connection and attachment with family and friends.
I work with (ages 16+), adults, and couples that are pursing healing. I honor the courage to start counseling. I have spent thousands of hours in the mental health field and have keynoted at national trainings for using experiential modalities. I am a certified-sex addiction therapist (CSAT-C) by ITAP. I view therapy through an emotional and attachment lens. and use modalities like emotionally focused therapy and experiential therapy. I tailor these modalities to meet the needs of each client. I focus on creating treatment with structure, shame reduction, and help foster meaningful connection and attachment with family and friends.
Penelope Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85212
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona. I work with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples and families. I also provide counseling services for anger management, stress management and individuals struggling with addiction. My passion is helping individuals and families find freedom from codependency, negative thinking, anxiety and depression
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona. I work with children, adolescents, teens, individuals, couples and families. I also provide counseling services for anger management, stress management and individuals struggling with addiction. My passion is helping individuals and families find freedom from codependency, negative thinking, anxiety and depression
Ann M. Warner
Counselor, MAPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85207
Whether you are seeking solutions for a long standing issue or with a recent struggle, I would love to help. I work with adult individuals and couples regarding relational conflict, parenting struggles, present or past trauma, depression, coping with life transitions, low self esteem, anxiety, shame, addiction, and spiritual struggles. My approach is client-centered and holistic in view as I believe that each of us present with a rich history of our own unique qualities and experiences that have led to successes as well as challenges..
Whether you are seeking solutions for a long standing issue or with a recent struggle, I would love to help. I work with adult individuals and couples regarding relational conflict, parenting struggles, present or past trauma, depression, coping with life transitions, low self esteem, anxiety, shame, addiction, and spiritual struggles. My approach is client-centered and holistic in view as I believe that each of us present with a rich history of our own unique qualities and experiences that have led to successes as well as challenges..
Dan Oakes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85209
I have specialized training in sexual addiction and sexual abuse.
My years of clinical practice have helped me to understand the value of an individual. Most people have the resources they need to manage the challenges they have, but they sometimes struggle to see the resources that are available to them. I use a solution focused, non judgmental, approach to help individuals resolve major life issues like addiction, depression, anxiety, and family and relational conflict. Individuals and couples can find affective attunement with themselves, their spouse, and their children, as they learn to strengthen who they are as individuals and become clearer about their own emotional regulation.
I have specialized training in sexual addiction and sexual abuse.
My years of clinical practice have helped me to understand the value of an individual. Most people have the resources they need to manage the challenges they have, but they sometimes struggle to see the resources that are available to them. I use a solution focused, non judgmental, approach to help individuals resolve major life issues like addiction, depression, anxiety, and family and relational conflict. Individuals and couples can find affective attunement with themselves, their spouse, and their children, as they learn to strengthen who they are as individuals and become clearer about their own emotional regulation.
Julianna Kellner
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85212
I have experience in helping many people from all walks of life overcome difficulties related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, ADHD, and substance abuse.
Life can be beautiful, but at times, it can feel messy, out of control, and overwhelming. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, it's normal to feel unsure of where to turn or feel like you do not have the right tools. I'm here to help you discover right the tools to overcome these obstacles and challenges. Together, we'll explore your strengths, uncovering patterns that might be causing roadblocks. Through this process, we can foster hope, understanding, and growth as you strive for a better future.
I have experience in helping many people from all walks of life overcome difficulties related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, ADHD, and substance abuse.
Life can be beautiful, but at times, it can feel messy, out of control, and overwhelming. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, it's normal to feel unsure of where to turn or feel like you do not have the right tools. I'm here to help you discover right the tools to overcome these obstacles and challenges. Together, we'll explore your strengths, uncovering patterns that might be causing roadblocks. Through this process, we can foster hope, understanding, and growth as you strive for a better future.
Transcendent Counseling (555) - Kathy Sexton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85207
In addition, I do couples counseling and help people suffering with addiction.
Welcome! My passion is working with those who want to grow and heal no matter the problem. The truth is we all want the same thing - to feel good about ourselves, be loved and experience joy and happiness. If client's are willing to go into the areas they have avoided and allow healing, both dignity and peace of mind will increase. During therapy, clients will uncover their own inner wisdom and learn therapeutic tools. At end of therapy, clients will feel a deeper respect for themselves and understand what has gotten in the way of their happiness after months or years. Life will have more meaning and make more sense.
In addition, I do couples counseling and help people suffering with addiction.
Welcome! My passion is working with those who want to grow and heal no matter the problem. The truth is we all want the same thing - to feel good about ourselves, be loved and experience joy and happiness. If client's are willing to go into the areas they have avoided and allow healing, both dignity and peace of mind will increase. During therapy, clients will uncover their own inner wisdom and learn therapeutic tools. At end of therapy, clients will feel a deeper respect for themselves and understand what has gotten in the way of their happiness after months or years. Life will have more meaning and make more sense.
Julie Dana Young
Counselor, MSc, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85212
I have extensive training in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and problems with regulating emotions, sexual addiction, and intimacy-blocking behaviors.
There are times in our lives when we may feel overwhelmed, powerless, or hopeless. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma related to your partner or other relational issues, I believe I can help. My approach to treatment is from a place of empathy and unconditional positive regard for my clients in order to create a safe and trusting therapeutic alliance. Together we can build a stronger, healthier, more resilient you.
I have extensive training in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and problems with regulating emotions, sexual addiction, and intimacy-blocking behaviors.
There are times in our lives when we may feel overwhelmed, powerless, or hopeless. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma related to your partner or other relational issues, I believe I can help. My approach to treatment is from a place of empathy and unconditional positive regard for my clients in order to create a safe and trusting therapeutic alliance. Together we can build a stronger, healthier, more resilient you.
Shirley Dayley
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85207 (Online Only)
Is betrayal threatening your love story? Let’s rewrite your next chapter together! If your relationship has suffered an affair, addiction, intimacy or communication issues, interracial challenges, grief and loss, parenting discrepancies, or other types of relational disconnection, you may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. I understand the weight of these struggles. But amidst the chaos, there is hope! Imagine a future where communication flows effortlessly, trust is rebuilt, and love thrives despite the obstacles. That's the vision we'll work towards together.
Is betrayal threatening your love story? Let’s rewrite your next chapter together! If your relationship has suffered an affair, addiction, intimacy or communication issues, interracial challenges, grief and loss, parenting discrepancies, or other types of relational disconnection, you may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. I understand the weight of these struggles. But amidst the chaos, there is hope! Imagine a future where communication flows effortlessly, trust is rebuilt, and love thrives despite the obstacles. That's the vision we'll work towards together.
Healing & Beyond Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85208 (Online Only)
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families. Addiction issues, loss and trauma are also areas that I enjoy working with. I have worked with all ages and cultures and love seeing people overcome their obstacles and move forward in their lives; feeling lighter, happier and able to achieve their dreams and goals. I know people are capable of achieving happiness and connections in their lives with additional supports and can become who they want to become with support and direction.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and families. Addiction issues, loss and trauma are also areas that I enjoy working with. I have worked with all ages and cultures and love seeing people overcome their obstacles and move forward in their lives; feeling lighter, happier and able to achieve their dreams and goals. I know people are capable of achieving happiness and connections in their lives with additional supports and can become who they want to become with support and direction.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.