Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who are navigating relational difficulties, life transitions, identity shifts, anxiety, and unprocessed trauma. I have found that many people in the millennial, young adult, and teen age range are experiencing a very unique set of challenges these days, often struggling to prioritize their mental health. Having faced many of these challenges myself, I get what it’s like to walk in your shoes and hope to offer guidance and support in your journey towards healing.

Hi! I'm Kiara, a Mental Health Counselor at Evolve Counseling. Thank you for considering me to be a part of your or your family's healing journey! I specialize in attachment-based therapy & parent-child therapy, empowering parents to connect with their children and help their children heal from childhood issues. I am equally passionate about supporting adults in healing from childhood trauma, attachment trauma, generational trauma, and strengthening relationships and boundaries. My goal is to provide a space where my client's feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported as they navigate their unique paths toward healing and well-being.

If you are here, I imagine you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or you are unsure what you may be feeling. Whether you have been to therapy before or considering trying it for the first time, I am committed to helping you identify and remove the barriers of eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, relationship issues, and problematic sexual behaviors. I will work with you to remove these barriers by establishing a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment. In addition, I will work to facilitate a strong therapeutic relationship, which I find to be a catalyst of change.

I have experience working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment based issues, traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress, meaning of life issues, substance use disorders, emotional dysfunction, stress management, and self-esteem and self-worth issues.

I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within. I also write evaluations and do expert, witnessing in wrongful death suits, for those who have lost a loved one

Accepting new clients now at Desert Magnolia Therapeutic Services! My specialties include working with the LGBTQ+ community, both adults and couples. I use an eclectic and affirming approach to support your whole self. I am passionate about serving historically marginalized communities experiencing stressful relationship dynamics or trauma.

I'm so happy that you reached out for help. I am David Kolker, a licensed therapist. You can read more about my background, education, experience, and therapy approach by clicking on qualifications on this page. Rest assured that I am atypical and truly seek to work with you from an authentic perspective. My goal is to work "with" you and get to know you as we seek solutions to issues

You might be thinking, “I’ve tried talking about this before, but nothing seemed to change,” or, “Is something wrong with me for feeling this way?” You might feel unable to fully connect with your most important people, or even with yourself. But you have a sense this didn't start out of nowhere, and you're motivated to get to the bottom of it—for good. I get it, I’ve been there, too, and know that with the right support, you can actually heal and move forward. I'm ready to help. I specialize in millennial & gen-z adulting, helping you transform pain from current/past relationships, and navigate life's stressors with confidence.

With over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, Cynthia A. Criss, LPC, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, founded a private practice, Open Hearts, Open Minds Counseling Services specializing in the treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and intimacy disorders. Treatment of intimacy disorders may include a focus on sexual compulsivity, infidelity and relational trauma. Cynthia helps persons to create healthy and intimate relationships. She provides individual, group, couples and family therapy in the treatment of addiction (sexual compulsive behavior, drugs, alcohol), depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Different times and experiences in life inspire a desire (or need) for change in our selves, and in our relationships. When you're facing challenges and at the cusp of growth, I can offer you understanding, insight, and support for your unique experience, background, and next steps. With a warm and personal approach, I strive to maintain a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental therapy setting where we can work together to address challenges, changes, and goals, while also making space to explore the power and influences of the past.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I seek to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to work through life’s challenges. I offer support to individuals, couples, and families by promoting vulnerability, healing and connection. I utilize evidence based approaches that are clinically shown to improve relationships. Through a comprehensive assessment, I seek to understand how personal experiences, family history, culture, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, race, life stage, and relationship patterns influence well being and current challenges.

VIRTUAL (secure portal accessible by your phone, tablet, or computer) & IN-PERSON. Have you been struggling to keep everything together but now have a growing sense that you are stuck and need help? Have you experienced a recent traumatic event that has shaken your world? Or do past events distress you still even though they happened years ago? Does anxiety or depression keep you from living the life you want? If you answer “Yes” to one of these questions, then I can help you bring a sense of balance and healing to your life.

In relationships, do you constantly second guess yourself, feel unworthy or give so much to others that you neglect yourself? Do you feel stuck and can't find your way out of unhealthy patterns? Therapy can be helpful to obtain awareness of the root cause of these issues such as an abusive relationship, challenging childhood or other traumas which we can then strategize the best way to build your skills for healthy behaviors and decision making so you can obtain the optimal life you want.

As human beings, we heal through connecting emotionally with other human beings. It’s not necessarily the talking that heals us, but the being heard. We are fellow travelers in the same ocean, going through the same storm in our own boats. It is our shared humanity that connects us all. Therapy comes from the heart, and I hope to show my own humanity and humility and empower you to know that you know your story best! I am also mindful of the realities of the world in which we live, and I take a liberation-based approach toward counseling. As Maya Angelou writes, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

I am currently accepting couples only. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals get to the heart of the matter and create a deeper, safer, and more meaningful connection with themselves and others. If you are struggling with negative impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, negative patterns of communication, feelings of loneliness, lack of fulfillment in your relationship, infidelity, betrayal, and/or lack of intimacy; I am committed to understanding you and your relationship fully, walking into painful experiences, and standing by your side as you tackle the underlying issues that have led you to this painful place.

So much of the pain and stress many of us deal with daily stems from disconnection in relationships with our partner, family, or even the relationship to ourselves. I work with clients from all walks of life, with an emphasis on couples and individuals who are experiencing feelings of rejection, shame, and worthlessness in relationships. If you feel that being yourself is never good enough, if you are struggling to express your needs, beliefs, or feelings, or if there’s a relationship issue you can't seem to resolve, I want to work with you to achieve a lasting sense of relief.

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.

People can and do recover from Sex Addiction. When words lose their meaning, place your trust in a PROCESS of recovery.

My passion is to help individuals struggling with emotional and mental health concerns find balance and peace in their lives. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. My ideal clients are individual, couples, and families ready to facilitate positive change in their lives. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, or feelings of overwhelm and stress. My clients are willing to explore their thoughts and emotions in a deep and meaningful way and are open to make positive changes in their lives.