Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Arizona
Kristina Marchese
Counselor, MS, LAC, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Experiencing trauma can often create a response similar to a pebble thrown into a still pond. The incident may seem small at first, but the ripples swell out and disrupt your sense of control and balance. If you have experienced Anxiety/Depression, Sexual Assault, PTSD or other negative experiences, you most likely are familiar with the rippling effects of distressed feelings, amplifying intrusive thoughts as well as emotions of anger, pain, sadness, despair and more. Distressing and unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, and even physical ailments can interrupt your relationships, education, career, finances or more.
Experiencing trauma can often create a response similar to a pebble thrown into a still pond. The incident may seem small at first, but the ripples swell out and disrupt your sense of control and balance. If you have experienced Anxiety/Depression, Sexual Assault, PTSD or other negative experiences, you most likely are familiar with the rippling effects of distressed feelings, amplifying intrusive thoughts as well as emotions of anger, pain, sadness, despair and more. Distressing and unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, and even physical ailments can interrupt your relationships, education, career, finances or more.
Maryam Goudarzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Neuro
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85206
With over a decade of clinical experience, I've delved into Clinical Psychology with extensive training in neuropsychology. As a proud member of the American Psychological Association (APA), I bring a diverse skill set with various modalities. My work spans individuals, couples, and families, cultivating strong therapeutic relationships. By attentively listening and understanding, I tailor approaches to meet clients' needs, helping them identify and achieve their goals. Through multiple interventions, clients gain awareness, recognizing thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Empowering clients to explore new ways of thinking..
With over a decade of clinical experience, I've delved into Clinical Psychology with extensive training in neuropsychology. As a proud member of the American Psychological Association (APA), I bring a diverse skill set with various modalities. My work spans individuals, couples, and families, cultivating strong therapeutic relationships. By attentively listening and understanding, I tailor approaches to meet clients' needs, helping them identify and achieve their goals. Through multiple interventions, clients gain awareness, recognizing thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Empowering clients to explore new ways of thinking..
Michelle Juslin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85286 (Online Only)
At Phoenix Rising Therapy our mission is to empower the individual by providing the skills and understanding they need to reach their full potential.
At Phoenix Rising Therapy our mission is to empower the individual by providing the skills and understanding they need to reach their full potential.
Amanda Hineline
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Here you are, fully immersed in the role of a dedicated parent, actively shaping the ideal environment for your child. Every day presents new challenges, with the added complexity of addressing behavioral challenges. In the midst of this journey, you find yourself grappling with concerns about your child's behavior, eager for solutions that go beyond the basic or surface-level and delve into a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Right now, you're in the process of seeking a genuine understanding of behavioral principles, eager to apply this knowledge to lovingly guide and support your precious child.
Here you are, fully immersed in the role of a dedicated parent, actively shaping the ideal environment for your child. Every day presents new challenges, with the added complexity of addressing behavioral challenges. In the midst of this journey, you find yourself grappling with concerns about your child's behavior, eager for solutions that go beyond the basic or surface-level and delve into a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Right now, you're in the process of seeking a genuine understanding of behavioral principles, eager to apply this knowledge to lovingly guide and support your precious child.
Richard Zelhof
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (Online Only)
I have been fortunate to be asked by people of all backgrounds and ages to work with them in psychotherapy. For some people, there is an urgent need to tell someone they trust about their untold conflicts and fears, as well as their aspirations. For others, psychotherapy is a necessary vehicle to re-establish and/or maintain inner peace and stability. Psychotherapy begins with a clear understanding of what is most important to that person and helping them achieve it.
I have been fortunate to be asked by people of all backgrounds and ages to work with them in psychotherapy. For some people, there is an urgent need to tell someone they trust about their untold conflicts and fears, as well as their aspirations. For others, psychotherapy is a necessary vehicle to re-establish and/or maintain inner peace and stability. Psychotherapy begins with a clear understanding of what is most important to that person and helping them achieve it.
Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Dr. Joseph Gentry obtained his doctoral degree from Illinois State University, with a specialization in consultation, assessment, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Gentry and his wife, Sarah, opened Gentry PBS in 2008 to provide a wide range of services to children in the Phoenix Metro area. Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services is a multi-disciplinary private practice that brings psychologists, behavior analysts, and speech and language pathologists together. We are devoted to conducting *gold standard* diagnostic evaluations and providing comprehensive treatment options for children and families dealing with childhood struggles.
Dr. Joseph Gentry obtained his doctoral degree from Illinois State University, with a specialization in consultation, assessment, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Gentry and his wife, Sarah, opened Gentry PBS in 2008 to provide a wide range of services to children in the Phoenix Metro area. Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services is a multi-disciplinary private practice that brings psychologists, behavior analysts, and speech and language pathologists together. We are devoted to conducting *gold standard* diagnostic evaluations and providing comprehensive treatment options for children and families dealing with childhood struggles.
Stacy Gerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85283
I am Accepting New Clients for both In-Person and Telehealth appointments. I am ready and willing to provide a safe space, to help you and/or your loved one face and take on any life stressors or challenges. This can include issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, self-esteem issues, stress and much more. Services are offered for Couples, families, teens, young adults, and adults. I’d be happy to answer any questions/ concerns- Please reach out!
I am Accepting New Clients for both In-Person and Telehealth appointments. I am ready and willing to provide a safe space, to help you and/or your loved one face and take on any life stressors or challenges. This can include issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, self-esteem issues, stress and much more. Services are offered for Couples, families, teens, young adults, and adults. I’d be happy to answer any questions/ concerns- Please reach out!
Quebec Logan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85034
With more than two and a half decades in psychology, I've honed a versatile skill set adept at tackling mental and behavioral challenges. My training and experience, spanning diverse institutions and communities nationwide, enable me to effectively serve individuals of various ages and backgrounds, addressing a spectrum of concerns.
With more than two and a half decades in psychology, I've honed a versatile skill set adept at tackling mental and behavioral challenges. My training and experience, spanning diverse institutions and communities nationwide, enable me to effectively serve individuals of various ages and backgrounds, addressing a spectrum of concerns.
Shelby Rouse
Counselor, LPC, EMDR , DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Hi! My name is Shelby Rouse, LAC, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. I am currently accepting new clients. I have experience with children and play therapy. I am also EMDR trained and trauma informed. I have worked in the behavioral health field for the past 4 years and specialized in Applied Behavior Analytics with children, adolescents, and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. A solid therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors in counseling and with the art of listening and collaboratively designing your treatment plan, I look forward to to building one with you.
Hi! My name is Shelby Rouse, LAC, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. I am currently accepting new clients. I have experience with children and play therapy. I am also EMDR trained and trauma informed. I have worked in the behavioral health field for the past 4 years and specialized in Applied Behavior Analytics with children, adolescents, and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. A solid therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors in counseling and with the art of listening and collaboratively designing your treatment plan, I look forward to to building one with you.
Rick Woolfolk
LPC Intern, LAC
Verified Verified
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Waitlist for new clients
Rick became a trained and certified therapeutic foster (TFC/HCTC) parent in 2009. Rick is also a certified special education teacher working in the private sector. During this journey, Rick has experience working with children with ADHD, ADD, RAD, ODD, Autism (ASD), anxiety, depression, mood disorder, mild and severe intellectual disabilities, vision/hearing impaired, trauma, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and TBI.
Rick became a trained and certified therapeutic foster (TFC/HCTC) parent in 2009. Rick is also a certified special education teacher working in the private sector. During this journey, Rick has experience working with children with ADHD, ADD, RAD, ODD, Autism (ASD), anxiety, depression, mood disorder, mild and severe intellectual disabilities, vision/hearing impaired, trauma, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and TBI.
Allie Newell
MS, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal clients are 5+, including both children and adults who are looking to align their lives with their values, are struggling to overcome challenges, and need someone to provide guidance toward meaningful chang. While my speciality lies within neurodivergent community, all are welcome here. If you are seeking understanding, are open to acknowledging your strengths/challenges and are ready to commit to change, my services are right for you. I take a holistic, mindful and human centered approach, focused on amplifying the one’s experience through learning to work with discomfort and gain the tools needed to live life your way.
My ideal clients are 5+, including both children and adults who are looking to align their lives with their values, are struggling to overcome challenges, and need someone to provide guidance toward meaningful chang. While my speciality lies within neurodivergent community, all are welcome here. If you are seeking understanding, are open to acknowledging your strengths/challenges and are ready to commit to change, my services are right for you. I take a holistic, mindful and human centered approach, focused on amplifying the one’s experience through learning to work with discomfort and gain the tools needed to live life your way.
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Laura Rice
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Are you looking for a way to improve your overall well-being? I provide a safe and neutral counseling space for individuals, couples and families to work towards an overall improvement within their relationships, everyday life and mindset. One's choice to begin counseling is a positive decision towards self-care, improved relationships and a proactive way to handle life's hardships. Counseling provides an opportunity to learn ways to gain control over one's life. I believe that the power of empathy within counseling can be life changing.
Are you looking for a way to improve your overall well-being? I provide a safe and neutral counseling space for individuals, couples and families to work towards an overall improvement within their relationships, everyday life and mindset. One's choice to begin counseling is a positive decision towards self-care, improved relationships and a proactive way to handle life's hardships. Counseling provides an opportunity to learn ways to gain control over one's life. I believe that the power of empathy within counseling can be life changing.
Bryan Terence Gastelle
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Online Only)
My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.
My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.
Candace Bailey
MSW
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (Online Only)
This can be confusing and painful times. I help you navigate through personal paradigm shifts (life changes) using concepts from various branches of psychology and metaphysics. I offer guidance and counsel in understanding these concepts and provide techniques and resources to help them create their own treatment techniques. This is counsel for those who want to continue on the path of self-development and learn essential skills for higher conscious
This can be confusing and painful times. I help you navigate through personal paradigm shifts (life changes) using concepts from various branches of psychology and metaphysics. I offer guidance and counsel in understanding these concepts and provide techniques and resources to help them create their own treatment techniques. This is counsel for those who want to continue on the path of self-development and learn essential skills for higher conscious
Maria Blahut
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
Are your children displaying challenges with emotions, relating to others or adjusting to a school environment? Difficulty regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those relationships we need to thrive. I primarily work with children and teens with an emphasis on Autism, development delays, ADHD and anxiety and the impact on daily functioning and fully enjoying life. I have seen how trauma negatively affects normal childhood development and have been trained in EMDR for children to help free them from a burden and pain they don’t understand.
Are your children displaying challenges with emotions, relating to others or adjusting to a school environment? Difficulty regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those relationships we need to thrive. I primarily work with children and teens with an emphasis on Autism, development delays, ADHD and anxiety and the impact on daily functioning and fully enjoying life. I have seen how trauma negatively affects normal childhood development and have been trained in EMDR for children to help free them from a burden and pain they don’t understand.
Heather Koch Gonzales
PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I am a firm believer that autism is a distinct neurotype and that neurodivergence is not a condition to be cured or an autistic person radically changed. Instead, I believe that autistic people can be supported in learning skills that can improve their quality of life in a nurturing and collaborative teaching environment that builds on their strengths and interests. I am not qualified to diagnose autism. I am not a counselor or a psychologist. I specifically focus on skill building and problem behavior reduction through ABA.
I am a firm believer that autism is a distinct neurotype and that neurodivergence is not a condition to be cured or an autistic person radically changed. Instead, I believe that autistic people can be supported in learning skills that can improve their quality of life in a nurturing and collaborative teaching environment that builds on their strengths and interests. I am not qualified to diagnose autism. I am not a counselor or a psychologist. I specifically focus on skill building and problem behavior reduction through ABA.
Bonnie Barness
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Therapy, Couples, Healing, Chakras, Passion
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Are you feeling that something has to change? Are you ready to take the step that will create a new beginning, allow healing from the past and the experience of more joy and peace than you ever have had? Whether you are depressed, anxious, grieving, in an unhealthy relationship, overwhelmed or desire to change the direction of your life, a personal/ workplace relationship, behavior or addiction that is getting in the way of your happiness, you can do it! I am here to support you in your journey towards greater joy, empowerment, spirituality & fulfillment utilizing Intuitive SHIFT Therapy, CBT, Hypnotherapy and Chakra Alignment.
Are you feeling that something has to change? Are you ready to take the step that will create a new beginning, allow healing from the past and the experience of more joy and peace than you ever have had? Whether you are depressed, anxious, grieving, in an unhealthy relationship, overwhelmed or desire to change the direction of your life, a personal/ workplace relationship, behavior or addiction that is getting in the way of your happiness, you can do it! I am here to support you in your journey towards greater joy, empowerment, spirituality & fulfillment utilizing Intuitive SHIFT Therapy, CBT, Hypnotherapy and Chakra Alignment.
Danielle Le Blanc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSAC, MSPC, LISAC, LPC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Life can be complicated and seem challenging at times. Seeking help takes courage! Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone. Support and guidance are often needed for healing. Each person needs their own unique therapeutic experience, and I use a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to meet those needs. If an area of your life is not serving you well, let’s talk.
Life can be complicated and seem challenging at times. Seeking help takes courage! Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone. Support and guidance are often needed for healing. Each person needs their own unique therapeutic experience, and I use a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to meet those needs. If an area of your life is not serving you well, let’s talk.
Awhona (Nina) Sanyal
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I work with both couples and individuals who are looking to create harmony and understanding in their lives and relationships. I specialize in working with women and the BIPOC community, especially those with multicultural identities (immigrant, first generation, multilingual, etc.). I understand the importance of working with someone who fosters a safe environment and embraces all aspects of your being. It's essential to me that you feel secure, acknowledged, listened to, and appreciated.
I work with both couples and individuals who are looking to create harmony and understanding in their lives and relationships. I specialize in working with women and the BIPOC community, especially those with multicultural identities (immigrant, first generation, multilingual, etc.). I understand the importance of working with someone who fosters a safe environment and embraces all aspects of your being. It's essential to me that you feel secure, acknowledged, listened to, and appreciated.
Tatiana Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I work with clients who are ready to upgrade their lives in a significant way. Feeling stuck in the same patterns can leave you feeling hopeless and create low self-worth. The truth is, most unhealthy patterns aren't due to a lack of will power or competence; they're due to blocking beliefs and subconscious protective mechanisms. I believe that every person has the ability to uncover and reprogram those old limiting beliefs, leading to greater life fulfillment.
Welcome! I work with clients who are ready to upgrade their lives in a significant way. Feeling stuck in the same patterns can leave you feeling hopeless and create low self-worth. The truth is, most unhealthy patterns aren't due to a lack of will power or competence; they're due to blocking beliefs and subconscious protective mechanisms. I believe that every person has the ability to uncover and reprogram those old limiting beliefs, leading to greater life fulfillment.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.