Teletherapy for Arizona

What is more important than the quality of your life? Relationships are the cornerstones to your personal well being. I work to take a close look at bonds that continue to influence your present experience. I have worked extensively with couples, including pre-marital and marital, individuals, teens to address such issues depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationships, substance abuse, grief, stress. My approach is strength based, goal-oriented, and includes cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, strategic intervention and family systems. Additionally I am trained to conduct EMDR.

I assist individuals and couples over the age of 21 to gain understanding and management of the issues causing conflict.

I am currently accepting new clients. I am an outside the box thinker that wants to help you see your struggles in a different light and help you be independent in working through all facets of your life and your mental health. I've worked with adults from all different lifestyles and backgrounds and I practice a person-centered approach, knowing that all people are unique beings requiring different approaches, modalities and techniques. The areas of your life that you want to grow take top priority and I want to help you with them. Your mental health is the top priority.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whatever your problem, I will help you find a solution. Therapy is enriching and life changing as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to handle your life and emotions. There is no reason to stay in bad relationships, a job you hate, being stuck in anxiety/anger/depression or trauma. I will guide you to emotional freedom full of meaning and purpose.

You’ve made the first step in reaching out for support and I recognize that this is not the easiest process and want you to know you are not alone. Through our work, I focus on developing a collaborative relationship and place your strengths and goals at the center of our work together. Through my supportive and non-judgmental nature, I strive to create a safe place that promotes positive change and healing. My experience includes working with adolescents, adults and families coping with anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues, life transitions and co-occurring disorders.

Are you tired of being sad, depressed, or anxious? Do you have an issue relating to others or expressing your feelings? Is your lack of impulse control damaging your relationships with the people you love most? Working with adults and at-risk youth presenting with bi-polar, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, schizophrenia, and dissociative disorder from a diversity of religions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds over the past ten years has provided me with a positive and unique approach to helping you gain the skills needed to overcome your issues.

I'm a licensed therapist (Arizona & Oregon) with master's degrees in Clinical Social Work (MSW) & Divinity (MDiv) & 15 years providing counseling services in Arizona. Prior to that, I spent a decade in other forms of social service & pastoral care. I've been privileged to help clients from diverse backgrounds overcome a wide variety of challenges, including complex & acute trauma, abuse & neglect, anxiety & anger, marital & intimate partner problems, grief & loss, substance & behavioral addiction, vocational struggles, spirituality challenges, & more.

Michelle works with complex trauma using EMDR, Structural Dissociation theory and SE. Michelle is a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and financial/work disorders (CMAT). Michelle worked for 4.5 years as a primary therapist at The Meadows, a world-renown inpatient treatment facility and trained under Pia Mellody. Michelle works in private practice, assisting clients in addressing their childhood trauma, process/substance addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, rage/anger and PTSD. The Safe and Sound Protocol, by Dr. Stephen Porges, is also available. Michelle works with the veteran community and is a veteran herself.

My passion is helping people improve their ability to experience emotions in a healthy way so that they can be the best versions of themselves. We will work together to resolve issues with trauma, anxiety, anger, addiction or feeling stuck in life. You may have tried making changes to feel better or be more positive, but despite your best efforts something is holding you back. You may have instinctual response patterns that are working against you. That's not you, that's survival mode. I will help reduce the struggle by teaching you how to "rewire" your nervous system so that it works with you, allowing you to be the real you.

I work with children 13 or over through adolescence, and adults of all ages.

I am an experienced, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Life Coach who cares and can help! I have over 25 years experience working with adult men in a variety of settings. I offer counseling (www.hedberglpc.com) and life coaching services (www.lifecoaching4men.com). I specialize in working with adult men on a broad range of problems such as: life transitions (divorce, job loss, grief), anger/stress management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual performance issues (ED, Infidelity), addictions, mental disorders, family issues, grief, codependency, low self-esteem, school/career problems, and life goals.

It can be stressful and overwhelming to be a man with the pressures of being a high achiever, financially successful, balancing personal & family relationships, and dealing with difficult life transitions. Many of the problems that we men face are not addressed because it is uncomfortable or difficult to find the right person who is trustworthy and can really help. Life Coaching for Men is a safe and confidential place where men can address their personal and professional issues in a comfortable office setting or in the convenience of their own home or anywhere via phone or video.

If you struggle with debilitating trauma symptoms (nightmares, panic, rage, etc.) addiction issues, or just cannot seem to express your anger appropriately, we may be a good fit. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego in Business Administration and my Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I encourage clients to achieve and maintain a proper recovery life balance . I am a big believer in “Living in Integrity” to help clients build self-esteem.

While experiencing pain is a part of the human experience, long term suffering does not have to be. Life brings with it a rich and vast set of experiences which can include complex and confusing family dynamics, navigating relationships, death of a loved one or an animal, an end of a relationship or friendship and existential questions around who we are, what our purpose(s) are in life and why we matter. For some people these existential questions and the emotions that accompany them have come closer to awareness in the face of climate change.

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.

I have been in practice since 1997. I am Licensed Professional Counselor as well as an Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician (CBT-C) & Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) to address anxiety and depression. I believe it is the relationship with the patient and therapist which are significant to build trust and in turn facilitate change. It is important to have a treatment plan to set goals to learn healthy coping skills to address negative thought patterns. The recent years have brought such change in how we work, attend school, have relationships, and work through adversity. Therapy is key.

Welcome! I am a compassionate and empathetic counselor with 4 years of counseling experience working with children, teenagers and adults. My specialties include helping manage anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harming, LGBTQ+ issues, identity struggles, grief & loss, major life changes, trauma, attachment, family and peer relationship problems, communication, work or school problems, anger, and bipolar disorder.

Accepting New Clients. Welcome! I am a compassionate therapist with over six years of counseling experience specializing in working with teenagers and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family relationship problems, anger, grief and loss, life changes and navigating adulthood. I am EMDR trained and use EMDR to help process trauma. I can help you move from feeling stuck and incapable of change to a place of freedom and relief.

I am excited to offer the services of my private therapy practice for children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults, Through the Woods Therapy AZ, LLC.   For the past 11 years I have worked with children and their families who have struggled with issues including but not limited to: suicide attempts and ideation, homicidal ideation, family conflict, behavioral issues, aggression, anxiety, emotional and physical abuse, ADHD, defiance, and emotion dysregulation. I also provide therapy services for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, as well as other difficulties.