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Jennifer Rosenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85005
As a trauma, attachment and adoption specialist I have received years of specialized training.
I have been a clinical therapist for over 25 years working primarily with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I have worked with some of the more difficult needs that children and adolescents have with a specialty in attachment, trauma and adoption. Additionally, I have experience in social/peer issues, school problems and anxiety.
As a trauma, attachment and adoption specialist I have received years of specialized training.
I have been a clinical therapist for over 25 years working primarily with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I have worked with some of the more difficult needs that children and adolescents have with a specialty in attachment, trauma and adoption. Additionally, I have experience in social/peer issues, school problems and anxiety.
(516) 830-4803 View (516) 830-4803
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Amanda Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Maybe you're feeling less than confident in knowing how to best support your child with school issues, anxiety, anger issues, adoption, family conflict, working through trauma or other concerns. Lets work together! As a therapist, I value providing a non-judgmental, empathetic and collaborative relationship with my clients, as well as supporting you as the parent in finding your own strength and confidence in your parenting. You don’t have to go it alone! My goal is to help you see that you already have the tools needed to help create calm, peace and happiness for yourself and your family.
Maybe you're feeling less than confident in knowing how to best support your child with school issues, anxiety, anger issues, adoption, family conflict, working through trauma or other concerns. Lets work together! As a therapist, I value providing a non-judgmental, empathetic and collaborative relationship with my clients, as well as supporting you as the parent in finding your own strength and confidence in your parenting. You don’t have to go it alone! My goal is to help you see that you already have the tools needed to help create calm, peace and happiness for yourself and your family.
(623) 624-9159 View (623) 624-9159
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Tracy Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, MSMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85014
I work with people who are grieving, suffer with depression/anxiety, abuse, trauma, gender questioning, special needs, adoption, religious abuse, divorce, blended families, parents in of parental support, and ADHD.
Hello, my name is Tracy Elliott. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family therapist under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Frigaard. For more than 25 years I have worked in various helping positions. It is my passion to help people restore relationships and build stronger marriages and families. It can be difficult for some to find someone to trust or share your troubles with without fear of judgement or criticism. I make it a priority to provide that safe space to process your emotions, talk through your circumstances, your trauma, or even your past hurts to bring healing.
I work with people who are grieving, suffer with depression/anxiety, abuse, trauma, gender questioning, special needs, adoption, religious abuse, divorce, blended families, parents in of parental support, and ADHD.
Hello, my name is Tracy Elliott. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family therapist under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Frigaard. For more than 25 years I have worked in various helping positions. It is my passion to help people restore relationships and build stronger marriages and families. It can be difficult for some to find someone to trust or share your troubles with without fear of judgement or criticism. I make it a priority to provide that safe space to process your emotions, talk through your circumstances, your trauma, or even your past hurts to bring healing.
(928) 238-8476 View (928) 238-8476
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Adam Lovallo Counseling
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85032  (Online Only)
I specialize in individual counseling, with experience working on the following issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, grief, LGBTQ, adoption, substance abuse and video game addiction, as well low self-esteem.
I am Telehealth Therapist, licensed to serve Arizona residents. As a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years, my job is to help you to address the challenges in your life by providing you with a safe space to discover and embrace your true authentic self first and foremost. I can help you achieve this by providing you with constructive feedback coupled with unconditional positive regard and encouragement. In therapy I will also help you to understand how your thoughts and behavior affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and enduring life to actually living life to its fullest!
I specialize in individual counseling, with experience working on the following issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, grief, LGBTQ, adoption, substance abuse and video game addiction, as well low self-esteem.
I am Telehealth Therapist, licensed to serve Arizona residents. As a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years, my job is to help you to address the challenges in your life by providing you with a safe space to discover and embrace your true authentic self first and foremost. I can help you achieve this by providing you with constructive feedback coupled with unconditional positive regard and encouragement. In therapy I will also help you to understand how your thoughts and behavior affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and enduring life to actually living life to its fullest!
(520) 224-1007 View (520) 224-1007
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Kimberly Craig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85001  (Online Only)
I also specialize in working with Adoptees and issues related to Adoption.
I have been practicing therapy for over 14 years and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their personal growth. I use a person - centered approach while exploring the past and present and challenging distorted negative cognitions when appropriate. The decision to enter therapy is not an easy one and my goal is to offer support in a safe and compassionate space. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing. These training provide me with a wide variety of tools/skills to offer my clients.
I also specialize in working with Adoptees and issues related to Adoption.
I have been practicing therapy for over 14 years and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their personal growth. I use a person - centered approach while exploring the past and present and challenging distorted negative cognitions when appropriate. The decision to enter therapy is not an easy one and my goal is to offer support in a safe and compassionate space. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing. These training provide me with a wide variety of tools/skills to offer my clients.
(970) 465-5250 View (970) 465-5250
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Paul Ryan Burton
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll email me.
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll email me.
(480) 729-5975 View (480) 729-5975
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Jacqueline Alejandra Muñoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85085  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Texas and Arizona. I have been a social worker for the past 16 years, practicing in mental health for the past 11 years. My experience includes working with diverse populations including geriatric, adults, and adolescents in various settings. I have worked in foster care/adoptions, a shelter for unaccompanied minors, skilled nursing, and as the Director for inpatient and outpatient services in a psychiatric hospital setting.
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Texas and Arizona. I have been a social worker for the past 16 years, practicing in mental health for the past 11 years. My experience includes working with diverse populations including geriatric, adults, and adolescents in various settings. I have worked in foster care/adoptions, a shelter for unaccompanied minors, skilled nursing, and as the Director for inpatient and outpatient services in a psychiatric hospital setting.
(928) 382-3802 View (928) 382-3802
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Gretchen Snyder
Counselor, MSPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter who moved to Phoenix, AZ from New York, NY. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families as well as groups and couples. I have dedicated myself to excellence in care through trauma-informed integration of treatments including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive art therapy, play therapy, among other therapeutic modalities.
I am a licensed associate counselor (LAC) and licensed American sign language (ASL) interpreter who moved to Phoenix, AZ from New York, NY. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families as well as groups and couples. I have dedicated myself to excellence in care through trauma-informed integration of treatments including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, expressive art therapy, play therapy, among other therapeutic modalities.
(480) 780-3429 View (480) 780-3429
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Mia Evans
Counselor, MS, LAC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85022
I am a licensed associate counselor with five years of experience in community mental health and private practice working with at-risk youth, families, and individuals. I provide trauma-informed integrative counseling and believe there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy. Many of my clients have experienced one or more traumatic events and struggle to manage the lasting effects on themselves and those around them. I work to come alongside teens, children, individuals, and their families as they navigate life’s many challenges, providing a safe and stable environment for them to share their stories.
I am a licensed associate counselor with five years of experience in community mental health and private practice working with at-risk youth, families, and individuals. I provide trauma-informed integrative counseling and believe there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy. Many of my clients have experienced one or more traumatic events and struggle to manage the lasting effects on themselves and those around them. I work to come alongside teens, children, individuals, and their families as they navigate life’s many challenges, providing a safe and stable environment for them to share their stories.
(623) 292-2586 View (623) 292-2586
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Diane Palacios
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LISAC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY*** Se ofrece servicios en español. By helping people process trauma or life's challenges, they are able to experience hope, empowerment, and healing in their lives. Adjusting to pregnancy/parenting/life changes, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and post partum depression is my specialty. I want to help you find hope in your story, rebuild the brokenness and move towards wholeness. Many times people come to counseling because they feel as though they are in a place where they are stuck, feel desperation, and are struggling. I want to come alongside you to support you.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY*** Se ofrece servicios en español. By helping people process trauma or life's challenges, they are able to experience hope, empowerment, and healing in their lives. Adjusting to pregnancy/parenting/life changes, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and post partum depression is my specialty. I want to help you find hope in your story, rebuild the brokenness and move towards wholeness. Many times people come to counseling because they feel as though they are in a place where they are stuck, feel desperation, and are struggling. I want to come alongside you to support you.
(602) 693-1407 View (602) 693-1407
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Patricia McClure
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85013
My approach is mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mixed with Client Centered Therapy. I develop and individualized program for each client that provides support and stepping stones in achieving a better quality of life. Therapy is provided in a relaxed environment that enables the client to bring forth a variety of issues without fear of being judged. I accept and work with clients right where their at.
My approach is mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mixed with Client Centered Therapy. I develop and individualized program for each client that provides support and stepping stones in achieving a better quality of life. Therapy is provided in a relaxed environment that enables the client to bring forth a variety of issues without fear of being judged. I accept and work with clients right where their at.
(623) 335-1230 View (623) 335-1230
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Cynthia J Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85085
I have been working with children, young adults, and families for the past 20 years. I began my work in Early Childhood Development and worked with children birth-12 years old and later focused my work to include adolescents and the needs of this unique age group. I specialize in family therapy, grief, anger management, ADHD, social skill difficulties, spectrum disorders, anxiety difficulties, and early childhood traumas including, sexual abuse and child abuse. I also hold a certification in DBT. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can be helpful in treating your child or your family.
I have been working with children, young adults, and families for the past 20 years. I began my work in Early Childhood Development and worked with children birth-12 years old and later focused my work to include adolescents and the needs of this unique age group. I specialize in family therapy, grief, anger management, ADHD, social skill difficulties, spectrum disorders, anxiety difficulties, and early childhood traumas including, sexual abuse and child abuse. I also hold a certification in DBT. Please contact me and we can discuss how I can be helpful in treating your child or your family.
(480) 428-2657 View (480) 428-2657
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Rice Pierce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll give me a call at 602-456-6640 x 101.
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll give me a call at 602-456-6640 x 101.
(602) 560-8118 View (602) 560-8118
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Coral Denny
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hey! I am Coral (they/them)- I am a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent LAC/sex therapist with an education background in trauma-informed sex therapy. I am committed to creating a collaborative space where folx can seek wellness, pleasure, and liberation. I believe in supporting and empowering people in navigating the exploration of gender, sexuality, kink, non-monogamous relationships, intimate relationships, shame free sex and any other situations life has to offer.
Hey! I am Coral (they/them)- I am a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent LAC/sex therapist with an education background in trauma-informed sex therapy. I am committed to creating a collaborative space where folx can seek wellness, pleasure, and liberation. I believe in supporting and empowering people in navigating the exploration of gender, sexuality, kink, non-monogamous relationships, intimate relationships, shame free sex and any other situations life has to offer.
(602) 926-7627 View (602) 926-7627
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Kayleigh Bridget Lynch
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I believe that each client is the expert in their own lived experience. I am passionate about working to create a welcoming and safe space where you feel safe sharing your journey, challenges, and hopes. I use a relational, strengths-based, trauma informed, and person centered approach in order to treat the whole person and ensure that therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to each client with the goal of helping you become the best version of themselves.
I believe that each client is the expert in their own lived experience. I am passionate about working to create a welcoming and safe space where you feel safe sharing your journey, challenges, and hopes. I use a relational, strengths-based, trauma informed, and person centered approach in order to treat the whole person and ensure that therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to each client with the goal of helping you become the best version of themselves.
(480) 680-9159 View (480) 680-9159
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Healing Hartze
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
EMDR, Evenings, Saturday and Sundays available! Now accepting new clients as well as AHCCCS plans, OSCAR, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, AETNA, and more. Hello and welcome to the beginning of your journey to better self-awareness, growth, and healing! My name is January Hartze, and my team and I are trained in several treatment modalities which allows us to blend elements from different theories and interventions to customize our approach based on your needs and goals. We use EMDR Therapy, DBT, and CBT among many other therapy modalities to address issues and difficulties that prevent a person from reaching their potential.
EMDR, Evenings, Saturday and Sundays available! Now accepting new clients as well as AHCCCS plans, OSCAR, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, AETNA, and more. Hello and welcome to the beginning of your journey to better self-awareness, growth, and healing! My name is January Hartze, and my team and I are trained in several treatment modalities which allows us to blend elements from different theories and interventions to customize our approach based on your needs and goals. We use EMDR Therapy, DBT, and CBT among many other therapy modalities to address issues and difficulties that prevent a person from reaching their potential.
(623) 303-9040 View (623) 303-9040
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Mindful Youth Foundation
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85033
With all of the difficulties our world is currently experiencing, our founders did not want financial hardship to prevent your child from receiving necessary support to process their struggles. They were drawn together by their mutual mission to change the circumstances of underprivileged youth. We provide a seamless process to obtain immediate support for mental health concerns for youth in need. We have quality licensed therapists that have been highly trained to provide evidence based therapy, along with a mindful based cognitive platform for struggling low socio-economic youth.
With all of the difficulties our world is currently experiencing, our founders did not want financial hardship to prevent your child from receiving necessary support to process their struggles. They were drawn together by their mutual mission to change the circumstances of underprivileged youth. We provide a seamless process to obtain immediate support for mental health concerns for youth in need. We have quality licensed therapists that have been highly trained to provide evidence based therapy, along with a mindful based cognitive platform for struggling low socio-economic youth.
(623) 230-4425 View (623) 230-4425
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Shawn Foltz Emmons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
(480) 207-3432 View (480) 207-3432
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Sabino Springs Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004  (Online Only)
Life these days can be isolating, stressful, and demanding. Thriving can be even more difficult for those struggling with anxiety, past trauma, grief, and life transitions. With my educational and professional emphasis in the field of child and family welfare, I have much experience working with individuals through stressors in the nuclear family, as well as the family of origin. I am passionate about supporting those in transitioning roles such as college, young adulthood, work, parenting, relationships/marriage, empty-nesting, and grief. The goal of our work together will be to make the specific, positive changes you desire.
Life these days can be isolating, stressful, and demanding. Thriving can be even more difficult for those struggling with anxiety, past trauma, grief, and life transitions. With my educational and professional emphasis in the field of child and family welfare, I have much experience working with individuals through stressors in the nuclear family, as well as the family of origin. I am passionate about supporting those in transitioning roles such as college, young adulthood, work, parenting, relationships/marriage, empty-nesting, and grief. The goal of our work together will be to make the specific, positive changes you desire.
(928) 564-6284 View (928) 564-6284
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Arizona Family Counseling (a service of CFC)
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arizona Family Counseling is committed to providing high-quality counseling and parent coaching services to strengthen individuals, couples, and families. We believe that your past and present experiences and support system greatly help or hinder your well-being and relationships. Our compassionate team is trained and experienced in understanding family systems, trauma, and attachment. We expertly utilize this understanding to help you work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting needs, and behavioral difficulties.
Arizona Family Counseling is committed to providing high-quality counseling and parent coaching services to strengthen individuals, couples, and families. We believe that your past and present experiences and support system greatly help or hinder your well-being and relationships. Our compassionate team is trained and experienced in understanding family systems, trauma, and attachment. We expertly utilize this understanding to help you work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting needs, and behavioral difficulties.
(623) 462-2036 View (623) 462-2036
Adoption Therapists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.