Therapists in 85020

Reaching out for support can be difficult. Often when we finally decide to reach out we are already experiencing overwhelm and feeling discouraged. Maybe you are experiencing anxiety, having difficulty sleeping, being more irritable than usual, or having difficulty enjoying things in your day to day life. If you've experienced trauma you could be struggling with flashbacks, fear, avoidance, and difficulty moving forward in you life. Maybe your child or teen is having new behaviors, tantrums, isolation, or difficulty with connection. I am here for all of you and will stand with you on your healing journey.

My name is Grace Shivka! My pronouns are she/her. I focus on providing affirming, humanistic, and client-centered counseling for adolescents and adults. I believe each client is the expert to their own story and lived experience. As a counselor, I can provide a therapeutic lens combined with tailored coping skills, emotion regulation strategies and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help you navigate living with trauma, conflict, and other mental health challenges. While we address your unique needs and goals together, you will be met with empathy, openness, warmth, honesty, and compassion every step of the way.

I am Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist that specializes in working with adults struggling from behavioral & emotional issues including; mood challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, & trauma. I am an Advanced EMDRIA trained, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) provider. I enjoy working with individuals who want to improve their communication, self-worth, self-esteem, & rid behavior patterns that no longer serve them. I believe that every individual is entitled to deep emotional connections with self & others, & I enjoy fostering individuals in achieving their full potential.

Are you interested in living more authentically and fostering deeper connections with yourself and others? The most important relationship you have is with yourself. This affects other aspects of your life- your health and wellness, how you relate to others, and how you are performing at school or work. Life's struggles aren't linear and can be unpredictable, oftentimes catching us off guard. If unprepared for the challenges faced, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed and less connected with ourselves and others. I most enjoy working with those seeking awareness and inner balance.

Adulting is tough and at times overwhelming. It can feel like you’re stuck, not knowing what is the right direction for you. It would be so nice to have a trusted adult to talk to for guidance. That is where I come in. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD or more, I am experienced and equipped to help. I walk alongside my clients, holding the therapeutic relationship of utmost importance. I collaborate with my clients to identify core issues, develop effective coping skills, and overcome challenges that they once saw as insurmountable.

Trauma leaves us feeling constantly fearful or numb. The stress and tension in our bodies persist even when there is "nothing wrong." You may be exhausted from feeling this way but powerless to change because no one seems to understand, and nothing seems to work. Whether you have been to countless medical professionals, or this is your first-time considering therapy, you are ready for some relief. You are ready to let go of anxiety and depression dictating your choices. You are ready to wake up in the morning with a sense of hope rather than dread. Most of all, you are ready to get YOU back.

I work with couples, parents, families, co-parents, and adolescents. We work together to process trauma, conflict, and grief. I also work with clients on faith deconstruction, transition, and development.

Accepting new clients for telehealth and in person sessions. Life presents many challenges that can become consuming and overwhelming. When life happens having a supportive and kind person to have the opportunity to work with in a compassionate and helpful way with professionalism and collaboration can make all challenges manageable.

Making the decision to begin therapy is not an easy one, but the therapeutic process can help you to understand the reason for your symptoms and behaviors, and assist you in making desired changes. My perspective is strength based and together we can work to identify obstacles, which may be getting in the way of achieving your goals. My approach is warm, respectful and empathetic. I am committed to best practices and am trained in EMDR and ERP. Incorporating various treatment modalities, I offer individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults, and am trained in couples and family therapy.

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and completed my undergraduate work at Arizona State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Family Resources and Human Development and a minor in Psychology. I then moved to Washington, where I practiced social work with at-risk preschoolers, teens and families for approximately three years prior to pursuing my Master's degree. I obtained my Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University with a specialization in Child Welfare and have been serving children and families since 1999. I am currently licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Arizona.

**Unable to take new clients at this time. I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2003. After high school I attended Chapman University and earned my Bachelor's in Psychology. Immediately after I went on to achieve my Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California. Earlier experience centered around high-risk children, teens and families, as well as the seriously mentally ill (SMI) population. Since founding ACC in 2004, I have expanded my focus and training to work with youth, young adults, couples and families dealing with a myriad of mental health challenges and life transitions.

My name is Amanda Irwin, and I am an independently licensed therapist looking forward to meeting you! My approach is simple...you have a lot going on right now and I do not complicate therapy. My approach is open, supportive, and non-judgmental. I want to help you achieve your goals through therapy and get to a part in your life where you feel whole, healed, and able to maintain your progress beyond therapy. There is a place beyond the struggle, let’s work together to help get you there.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults addressing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, and eating disorders. I utilize EMDR, expressive art therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to help you improve your coping skills and work through your core issues for lasting healing.

Life can definitely go sideways; I’m here to help you right what’s gone wrong. I’m probably not your typical therapist. I’m a lawyer, a mother and a mid-life divorce survivor. I’m transparent and a little unorthodox at times. You will never wonder if you are sitting with a real person. We will laugh, we may cry, and I won't mind if you drop an f-bomb or two. I will never judge you or presume to know more about you than you know yourself. Your story matters; I want to know how you show up in your life and how your history and experience coalesced to bring you here. I will not waste your time chatting; we have work to do.

Over the past twelve years I have had experience providing counseling services to individuals of all backgrounds in various settings within the community including foster care settings, outpatient treatment centers, collaborative care, and the school environment.

Dr. Day-Hardwig has years of experience and training working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders/body image issues and individuals struggling with sexual addiction. She has had the opportunity to work in all levels of treatment (inpatient, IOP, and traditional outpatient), and strives to provide comprehensive treatment for her clients. In addition to these specialties, Dr. Day-Hardwig enjoys working with individuals who suffer from mood disorders, general life adjustment issues, and fertility struggles.

Leaving religion and deconstructing your faith is a daunting decision and process. You're likely worried about what your family and friends will say if you tell them that you no longer believe in the theologies and doctrines that are central to your religious experience. You're worried about losing your sense of belonging and community. The grief and loss of friendships, marriages, and family (amongst many things) are very real during the deconstruction process. Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS), coined by Dr. Marlene Winell, has similarities to numerous mental health disorder symptoms including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Hi! I am a bilingual therapist with over 20 years of experience. In 2000, I finished my Counseling education at Arizona State University. For the first few years, I worked in an in-patient mental health facility. Over time, I was more drawn to outpatient work and began starting my own Private Practice in 2006 called Life Transitions Counseling. Recently, I have spent time traveling the world working as a Military Family Life Counselor, aiding in the mental health care of our service members and their family members.

I’m excited you are here and looking to make some changes to improve your (or a child/teen’s) life and daily functioning! My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, empathetic, and judgment-free space for my clients to work through the challenges they are facing through collaboration with me as their therapist. I understand that a solid relationship with me is necessary for therapy to be successful and that therapy can be an intimidating process to begin. Because of this, I come into every session with patience, empathy, no judgments, and the willingness to be flexible in my approach.